Breezy Letter From An Old Resident
Pasadena writer James Pearson alias Jimmy sends a personal note to LeGrand Reporter subscribers in 1928 mentioning emigration to Pasadena the garden spot of the world and recalling a humorous vinegar anecdote involving Joe Holmes and local names. He plans a future aeroplane visit and signs off with good wishes from 1009 North Marengo Ave Pasadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Corwin O’neal
LeGrand
Iowa
P. O
Ethan Mote
Jimmie
Bolt
Herbert
Charley
Daddy
Johnny Crum
W. G. Benedict
Daddy Crum
Johnny
Bol
James Pearson
Jimmy
North
Marengo Ave
LeGrand Consolidated School bids sought for 1928 29 routes
The LeGrand Consolidated School District invites bids for driving back routes for 1928 29. Bids must reach the secretary by May 10, with the board reserving right to accept or reject any or all bids. T. M. Sawyer, Secretary. Also notice Mothers Day program hosted by Literary and Musical Club at Mrs Rosa Richards home next Wednesday afternoon May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrand
T. M. Sawyer
Literary and Musical Club
Rosa Richards
Local notes and notices from LeGrand area
Buick crank found and various birth, marriage and visiting notes from LeGrand and nearby towns. Reports include births of Robert Lee Manship and a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Thurston, arrivals and callers, farm for sale, trucking, tire salesperson ad, PTA meeting at high school, and local street improvements three blocks from Main Street South on Prairie Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Thurston
Eric Ericson
Adams
Marshalltown
Hiram Olson
Buhl
Idaho
LeGrand
Missour
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arizona
California
Oregon
Prairie Street
High School Gazette Reports Activity At LeGrand and Local Games
High School Gazette editor Mildred Coffin and Worth Garrett note progress on the tennis court repair by Mr Ehrhorn and students. LeGrand’s battery Thurs ton and Hines led a close 8 7 win at Ferguson, while a lopsided 24 3 victory at Lamoille saw Cy and Seandy pitch with Tim catching. Junior news covers U S history and speeches, sophomores study Goldsmith, freshmen reflect science class eating to live, and grade news notes illness and a May 16 commencement program with honor students and original essays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamoille
Seandy
Tim
Ehrhorn
New Quarry Opens Near Town With Busy Preparations
Dickinson-Stark Co. of Des Moines unloaded machinery including a Fordson tractor and Sullivan air compressor for the Devil's Anvil quarry on the George Coffin place east of town. Eight or ten men work to open a road, build houses, and dig wells as crews prepare to surface 12,000 yards of stone for the Montour Gilman road. The quarry plans day and night operation this summer once the crusher arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson-Stark Co
Des Moines
Fordson
Sullivan
Devil’s Anvil
George Coffin Place
Tama County
Montour- Gilman Road
Words of Tribute to W R Lippincott from LeGrand community
Dear friend Corwin O Nea l, Sam informs of the passing of noble neighbor W R Lippincott. He was inseparable from LeGrand Two, part of everything worthwhile in the years of association. He stood for the right, helped in emergencies, cared for his invalid mother, and was kind, loyal, honest, generous, and sympathetic. A.W. Coppack signs the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittier, Cahif
Corwin O'Neal
Sam
W. R. Lippincott
LeGrand-Dillon
LeGrand
A.W. Coppack
Richest Man at Friends Church Morning Service
Rev. Taylor Guthrie leads Bible School at 10 with W. Johnson as superintendent. Morning service at 11 covers The Richest Man. Junior Endeavor led by Trivia Guthrie at 7. Christian Endeavor led by Ercil Beane. Evening Service at 7 on Do You Know Your Ql. Wednesday prayer meeting welcomes all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
W. Johnson
Junior Endeavor
Trivia Guthrie
Christian Endeavor
Ercil Beane
Christian Church Schedule and Mission Circle Notes
The Christian Church offers a full day with church school at 10 a.m. led by Supt. Mrs. Mary Higinbotham, morning worship at 11, Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. led by Mabel Gaunt, and an 8 p.m. evening service. The Mission Circle met Thursday with Miss Della Richards. devotional led by Mrs. Herbert. lesson by Mrs. Kelloge. discussions on current events for peace. letters read from Porto Rico, Haverhill Mass., and the Franklinton, N.C. colored school. Social hour followed with refreshments. Prayer Circle Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and church business meeting afterward. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Higinbotham
Christian Endeavor
Mabel Gaunt
Opal Billick
Mission Circle
Della, Richards
Herbert
J. W. Piper
Kelloge
Porto Rico
Haverhill
Mass
Franklinton
N.C
Higinbotham
Emley
Mabel Piper
Quarry Chapel Service Times
Sunday School begins at 10a.m with Clarence Hartwell as superintendent. Morning worship at 1a.m one o clock. Evening services scheduled for 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hartwell
Obituary of Sarah Swank 1844 1928
Sarah Swank daughter of Joseph and Mary Swank born November 17 1844 in Ohio died April 26 1928 at the home of her sister Mrs Anna M Van Horn after 80 years in the same home She was 83 years 5 months 9 days old Survived by brother George Swank sister Anna Van Horn several nieces and nephews She was a Christian church member for 35 years Funeral held at the Christian church Saturday at 2 pm conducted by Rev H A Crawford with Rev Guthrie of the Friends church Pallbearers B H Beane T G Gibson C W Kellogg A A Piper I M Gaunt and A L Beane Burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery Distances attendees listed Get your copy in Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Swank
Wapello
Anna van Horn
LeGrand
The
Christian Church
H. A. Crawford
Guthrie
Friends Church
B. H. Beane
T. G. Gibson
C. W. Kellogg
A. A. Piper
I. M.gaunt
A. L. Beane
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Fred [Swank
Emma Hughes
Muscatine
F. E. Swank
Cedar Rapids
Glen Stafford
Marengo
County Convention of Women’s Clubs Held in LeGrand High Gym
The Marshall County Convention of Women’s Clubs met at LeGrand High School gym hosted by the Ladies Literary and Musical Club under county chair Mrs. H O Hyatt. Reports from county clubs followed a luncheon and a postponed tree planting ceremony as a Norway spruce was presented to the school and town for a living Christmas tree. The afternoon featured a business session, an all county chorus, a farce, and a keynote by Mrs Eugene Heneley on The Club and the Home, with visitors from Grinnell Vinton Toledo Tama and State Committee Woman of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
H. O. Hyatt
Lamoille
A. A. Piper
Lou Dennis
Albion
L. M. Tuttle
A. L. Beane
LeGrand
Hyatt
Marshall Co
G. R. Beswick
Lamoille Club
Eugene Heneley
Grinnell
Hickory Hill School Board
Green Mountain Club
Fred Loss
Marshalltown
Schilling
State Center
Heneley
Woodhouse
Vinton
Fifth District
Maplethorpe
Toledo
Tama Co
W. G. McMartin
Tama
State Committee Woman of Education
Card of Thanks to sponsors and volunteers for county convention
The note thanks the school board the Boy Scouts and every person who helped entertain the Federated Women's Clubs county convention held here on May 2 alongside the Literary and Musical Club requesting appreciation for services rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Federated Women's Clubs
Republican Caucus Names County Delegates and Local Officials
About thirty rock ribbed Republicans met at the town hall Saturday night per Committeeman Ogier’s call. Four delegates were named to attend the county convention: C. B. Adair, C. W. Johnson, Max Radloff, and G. C. Ogier. Nominations included C. W. Kelloge for justice of the peace, Jonas Olson for constable, F. H. Nuese as trustee for 1929, Ed Harem as trustee for 1930, J. F. Smaha township clerk, I. F. Rubenbauer assessor, B. H. Beane committeeman, and Mrs. H. C. Herbert committeewoman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogier
C. B. Adair
C. W. Johnson
Max Radloff
G. C. Ogier
C. W. Kelloge
Jonas Olson
Constable
F. H. Nuese
Ed Harem
J. F. Smaha
I. F. Rubenbauer
B. H. Beane
H.C. Herbert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jimmie” Pearson
Bob” Herbert
Buick
Elmo Beane
Oska- Noosa
A. C. Rowlison
Omer Manship
Robert Lee Manship
Marjorie Mills
Ames
BE. M. Mills
L. E. Bigelow
Hoover
Jessie Manship
Beaman
John Man‘ship
Gretchen Hines
Dorothy Coffin
Grace O’neal
Nevada
James Doughterty
Paul Tighe
Collins
R. D. McKinney
Cole
C. R. Dougherty
John Davis
Norfolk
Neb
John
Harlow B. Mulls
Phi Mu Alpha
Ames Glee Club
Milestone Rubber Co
East Liverpool
Ohio
P.T. A
Raymond Manship
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Raymond
Rhodes
Chas Harvey
Fred Phipps
Frank Payne
Jimmie Pearson
al Bear
John Herbert
High School Gazette
Mildred Coffin
Worth Garrett
Ferguson
Cy” Thurston
Cap” Hines
Stephen Guthrie
Clara Lamb
Minnie Glidewell
Berna
G. E. Maxfield
Illinois
Municipal Corporations Committee
Maxfield
Senator” Publicity Committee
Taylor Guthrie
Herman A. Crawford
L. T. Hibbs
Pastor
4. M. van Horn
County Convention OF Women’s Clubs
Republican Caucus
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