Quarry Worker Elmer Halverson Injured In Quarry Blast
Elmer Halverson of Quarry, an employee of LeGrand Limestone Company, suffered a severe skull fracture after a rock struck him during a night shift blast at the north quarry. He was taken to St Thomas hospital in Marshalltown, where X rays showed a four inch skull fracture above the ear. He was reported as getting along and recovery predicted.
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Elmer Halverson
LeGrand Limestone Company
North Quarry
St. Thomas Hospital
Marshalltown
Republican Caucus for LeGrand Township Nominees
A Republican caucus for Precinct No. 1 LeGrand township will nominate township officers and delegates to the county convention. It will be held at the town hall LeGrand at 8 p m on Monday May 5 with B H Beane as Committeeman and Rosa Richards as Committeewoman.
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LeGrand Township
LeGrand
B. HL
Beane
Rosa Richards
Literary and Musical club to meet in Toledo
The Literary and Musical club will meet Wednesday May 4 at Mrs R L Pemberton's home in Toledo. It is an all day final meeting of the club year with a covered dish requested from each member. Buns and coffee will be provided. Members able to drive should notify the president and meet downtown at 10 o clock. ways will be provided.
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R. L. Pemberton
Toledo
Political announcements for Marshall county candidates
A series of Republican primary notices announces candidacies for county representative treasurer and supervisor. J F Rylander seeks nomination for representative before the June 2 primaries. G W Gilbert runs for county treasurer. Elwood E Robinson seeks the supervisor nomination for term starting January 1 1931. C C Stangeland also statements for supervisor candidacy ahead of the June primary.
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Marshall County
J. F. Rylander
C. C. Stangeland
Candidate announcements for county recorder in Marshall county
Republican voters are informed that Rose Rook announces candidacy for county recorder in the upcoming Jane primaries. Bertha M Spratt also announces candidacy for county recorder at the June primary for the term beginning January 1, 1981.
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Marshall County
County Recorder
Jane
Rose Rook
Bertha M. Spratt
Sanders Family Visits Relatives and Local Notices
Local notes list Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Sanders and son Stephen visiting Lynnville relatives. A. Sloat hosts WCTU meeting May 6 at 2 pm. bake sale by Christian Ladies Aid Saturday at 2 pm. various locals mention cattle losses, new trains, and residents traveling or relocating.
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P. A. Sanders
Stephen
Lynnville
Cimberland
Alice Sloat
Ralph "Duncan
Texas
Robert Bros., Contractors
Helen Haynes
Charles Specht
Vernal
Hall
Carlton
John Dobson
LeGrand High Notes On Banduet May 2 And County Contest
High School Gazette reports the Junior Senior banduet set for May 2 at Hotel Tallcorn and a May 8 town hall musical event directed by Prof. Jones. It notes Willis Guthrie absent, a birthday party for Prof. Nathan Jones on April 28, LeGrand’s first county tournament game at Lamoille versus Rhodes, and a County Musical Contest in Marshalltown where four LeGrand entrants won three seconds.
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Roord
Junior Dunham
Ruth Simms
Marshalltown
LeGrand
Gilman
Jaiberts
Liberty
le Grand
Rhodes
Lamoille
Accident on Highway Injures Quarry Man and Driver Unknown
Will Dougherty of Quarry was hurt when a Ford struck his wagon near Harvey Walken while he returned from Ash home with corn. He fainted and was taken home after a doctor said two bones were broken, with outcome pending. An unknown driver fled the scene.
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Will Dougherty
Quarry
LeGrend
Harvey Walken
Morning Bible School at Friends Church Service
The Friends Church lists events led by Rev. Taylor Guthrie with Bible School theme God’s Morning at 7 00 C E Service and 8 00 Worship period on the program. O W Johnson is superintendent Edna John leads Junior C E with a Wednesday 7 30 meeting of Ministry and Oversight. A cordial welcome is extended with quotation poetry from Joyce Kilmer and a Seer diary reference about trees.
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Bible School
O. W. Johnson
Edna Johnson
Ralph Horn
Christian Church Services Schedule and Call to Return
The Christian Church announces 10:00 Church School led by Maude Gaunt and 11:00 Morning Worship with Rev. Sarah M. Piper. Evening Service at 8:00. Christian Endeavor at 7:00 led by Anna Herbert. Prayer Circle Wednesday at 7:30 followed by church business at 8. All welcome to worship. The church urges renewed effort after a forced vacation.
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Maude Gaunt
Sarah M. Piper
Christian Endeavor
Quarry Chapel Services Announced by Hibbs
L T Hibbs pastors Quarry Chapel with Sunday School at 10 and church service at 11. Clarence Hartwell serves as superintendent. Tuesday evening gathering at 8 p m offers a cordial welcome to all.
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Clarence Hartwell
Lord's Prayer Sermon Series Opens at Trinity Lutheran
Trinity Lutheran Church in Dillon hosts Sunday services at 10 and 10:30 a. m. with a sermon series on the Lord's Prayer The Call of God's Fatherhood focusing on the phrase Our Father in heaven and the three virtues faith hope and charity Also mentioned are Earl Gaunt and W. M. Gaunt as visiting relatives in Marshalltown
Spratt Seeks Republican Nomination For County Recorder
Marshalltown resident Miss Bertha M Spratt announces her candidacy for county recorder on the Republican ticket. A Marshall County native and high school graduate, she has worked with the Hawkeye Commercial Men’s Association and the Marshalltown Savings and Loan Association as bookkeeper and secretary helper. She emphasizes economy and prompt service and would use public funds wisely. Also note Miss Mabel Gaunt visiting sister Miss Edith Gaunt after traveling to Ferguson. The column closes with a cooking tip advising simmering new peas without full boil and minimal salt until halfway through cooking.
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Bertha M. Spratt
Marshalltown
County Recorder
Recorder’s Office
Mabel Gaunt
Ferguson
Edith Gaunt
Russia Seeks American Tourists Amid Visa Cut and Plans
The Soviet group aims to attract U S travelers by waiving the 22 dollar visa fee and projecting substantial tourist spending this year. The piece also notes ongoing census work and a humorous Iowa counting snafu where a farmer’s head and feet straddled county lines, illustrating life’s oddities.
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Russia
Iowa
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Elwood E. Robinson
Kate’ Armstrong
John
I. M. Home
C. I
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West Liberty
Stratford
Marvin
Given Johnson
F. H. Luthe
Des Moines
Luthe Bros
Effie Adamson
Pomona
Calif
Dr. B. M. Mulls
Streator
Ill
Gil Horn
Ernest Beane
Lois Beane
Clris “Ludwig
Mr. Jones
Batty Peterson
Jack Gaunt
Norman Johnson
Mema Johnson
Robert Johnson
Irene Humphrey
Betty Holland
Irene Rosedale
Glenn Olson
Raymond Rhodes
Arlene Hibbs
Clarice Iverson
Hazel Mable
George Perry
Dorothy Dunham
Wayne Guthrie
Wilma Peak
Neil Perry
Lora Keen
Donald Dunham
Floyd Cutler
Verlyn Tweet
Louise Johnson
Loretta Harem
Hilda Rylander
Maxine Rasmussen
Lois Gaunt
Maxine Hoover
Beryl Keen
Esther Mahle
Gilman Dispatch
O.J. Manship
Gilman School
Helen Test
Florence Dunkle
Addie Adair
Bernard Russell
William
Chas. Dunham
Russell
Dena Nodland
Thorval
Rochelle
Mesdames- Rosa’ Beechout
Jessie Hanson
Ray Duncan
Blanch West
Genevieve Gossman
Devorah
Leon Oakes
Arden Shutts
Pacific Junction
Harry. Kempe
Deaconess Hospital
Mary Weaver
John Rasmus
Rasmus
Harvey, Ill
W. M. Gaunt
Amos ’N Andy
Lieb
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Jeffersonville
New York
Taylor Guthrie
Joyce Kilmer
F. C. Hobson
Quarry Chapel
L. T. Hibbs
Pastor
Trinity Lutheran Church
Dillon
Theo, E. Hinck
Earl Gaunt
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