Marshall County on the map as rural unit study advances
The LeGrand Reporter notes Augustus W. Set assistant professor of Sociology Tulane University discusses local rural organization. The study focuses on identifying a focal county unit for cohesive farming communities and coordinated public utilities, highlighting Randolph County Indiana and Marshall County Iowa with acknowledgments to mentors and local officials. The article lists contents and maps, plus local notices and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
Marshall County
Randolph County
Ind
Augustus W. Set
Tulane University
New Orleans
Leirand Consolidated
Chas. J. Galpin
University of Wisconsin
United States Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Reverend Frederick Cooper D D Sermon Lineup
A church notice touts Dr Frederick Cooper D D delivering good music each night and invites all, regardless of church membership, to attend services noting his unique presentation of themes and welcome for all attendees.
Open Letter on Highway Powers and Road Safety at LeGrand
Corwin O Neal of LeGrand Indiana writes Hon Fred B Gilbert State Center urging that local roads remain under county supervision and warns of dangerous grade crossings west of LeGrand. He notes a proposed Highway Commission plan risking lives of residents including school children and promises publication in the Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrand
Fred B. Gilbert
State Center
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Scott
Corwin O'Neal
Notice of LeGrand Iowa Special School Election Bond Proposition
Notice that a special election will be held in LeGrand Consolidated Independent School District in Marshall and Tama counties Iowa on March 26 1923 from 1 PM to 6 PM at Town Hall LeGrand. Voters will decide on issuing 35000 in bonds to build and equip a new school house. Signed W W Southwick secretary board of directors dated February 21 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrand
Mershell
Tama
Iowa
Consolidated Independent School District
Marshall
W. W. Southwick
Board of Directors
Love Not the World Verse Inspires Faith Narrative
A religious reflection cites I John 2 15 urging believers to shun worldly desires and seek the Father. The message centers on spiritual devotion over earthly attachments and cautions against lov ing worldly pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Christian Church Notice Rev R W Prrruas Pastor
Christian Church announces Sunday School at 1040 a.m with Mrs Grace Collar superintendent A preaching service at 730 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 730 o'clock A cordial welcome is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Collar
Friends Church Roy Service Schedule
Roy area Friends Church invites worship with Pastor Guy W Harvey. Morning services at 6:50 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday school and Junior Endeavor at 11:00 a.m. in the basement. Mrs W L York leads Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Chas Hibbs presides worship at 7:30 p.m. Bible study in Oxodus with choir practice Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hoover
Morasiog
Junior Endeavor
W.L. York
Christian Endeavor
Chas. Hibbs
Oxodus
Strand Lutheran Dunbar Service Notice
Strand Lutheran Dunbar announces English language services on March 4 at 10 30 a m with a Bible moment. Pastor Ray Oravs Quacex invites all to join for worship and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Oravs Quacex
Pioneer letter from Northwest Iowa farmer to West Writes
A Northwest Iowa resident near Marshall County, writing from O'Brien, Paullina, Ia., dated February 26, 1923, reports on family, long-time farming, and a 91-year-old mother while noting ongoing checks for two subscriptions. He mentions avoiding winter train rides, his son Arthur and family visiting, and plans to move to a farm soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paullina
Lars Stangeland
Arthur
Lowa
Chicago
LeGrand
Tam
Hartford Company Allows Total Loss
Community praise follows a signed agreement with Hartford Fire Insurance Company settling the 36 000 loss on the consolidated school building fire of February 8. The paper urges focus on future improvement, upcoming March 12 school election, and March 26 bond issuance, urging voters to support steady progress and avoid personal attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Hartford Company
Annual Meeting Notice for Consolidated ISD LeGrand Iowa
The Consolidated Independent School District of LeGrand Marshall Tama counties Iowa gives notice to qualified electors that the annual meeting will be held at the town hall on the second Monday in March 1923 at 1 pm finishing at 7 pm A director will be chosen for a 4 year term to succeed H E Gibson and another for 3 years to succeed I F Rubenbauer The meeting may conduct legal business W W Souricher Secretary February 26 1923
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Independent School District
Towa
Consolidated Independent School
LeGrand
Marshall
Tama
Iowa
H. E. Gibson
I. F. Rubenbauer
W. W. Souricher
Spring Millinery Openings Invite for New Hats
Mrs EE Wade announces spring millinery shop opening with new shapes and colors for immediate wear. Includes hats for children and invites calls to view offerings. Also notes local visits by Frank B Lynch of Farpan Raska, formerly a night operator here, visiting George Renbarger, W M Gaunt, and Cyrus Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EE. Wade
Frank B. Lynch
Tventy
Farpan, Raska
George Renbarger
W. M. Gaunt
Cyrus Richards
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LL. M. Armstrong
Fred van Horn
Cedar Rapids
Roy Collar
Armstrong Cottage
East Main Street
B. Adair
Alexander Rawlinson
Timber Creek
Flossie Lamer
Gwendolyn Collar
Hugh C. O'Neal
Webster, Ta
Doris Lucille
LeGrafd Shipping Association
O. E. Slayer
Gilman
Lona
Art Harvey
Montour
C. B. Adair
Mesdames
Rosa Beechout
Eva Smahs
Della Richards
Marshalltown
Mrs. Hogan
Lyell Johnson
Green Mountain
L. H. Billick
Newburg
Dew Garage
Geo. Arnold
Geo. Dunham
Keen Place
LeGrand Elevator Company
Hartford
C. D. Harvey
Chas. Davis
Searsboro
Chas
IL C. Herbert
Nevada
Josephine Herbert
Herbert
Chas, Beane
Carlton
Conducted BY
Frederick Cooper
At Christian Church
LeGrand, Iowa
Hampshire
R. L. Pemberton
Christian Church
R. W. Prrruas
Friends Church
Roy
Guy W. Harvey
Pastor
West
O'Brien
K. Botnen
Marietta
Ito
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