Old Academy Days Recalled From Altadena Letter
Edwin McGrew writes from Altadena in April 1943 about memories of old academy life in LeGrand Iowa. He recalls Flora E. Green, the Philomathian society, and teachers, mentions incidents with Charlie Benedict and Jimmy Hanks, and notes health of Frank Benedict and Mrs. McGrew. He thanks the recipient for shared information and signs affectionately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altadena
Calif
Albert L. Beane
LeGrand
Iowa
Academy
Flora E. Green
Old Philomathian Society
Thomas McCool
Asa M. Townsend
Joel’ Willitt
Jimmy Hanks
Charlie Benedict
Charlie
Joe Hisey
Frank Benedict
McGrew
Tulip Festival Date Set and Local News Notes
Local news from Pella notes the tulip festival date of May 3 as a one day event. James Nelson has been under the weather with the flu and complications. The high school alumni banquet is canceled this year. Raymond Beane announces. Mrs Carrie Ankrum and Miss Della Richards dined with Mrs Minnie Terrill. Donna Hage improved after illness at Deaconess hospital in Marshalltown. Max Duncan visited with aunt Mrs Richard Hickman of Hastie Minnesota. Leonard Lang added a closed porch to his eastern house. Hazel O Neal visited from Des Moines and returned Monday. Guy Finton shows a four legged chicken from Le Grand hatchery where he is first assistant. E L Condon announces public sale Wednesday May 19 of household goods antiques and curios. List will be published next week. Mrs George Nichol vacationing with Gaunt parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Richard Hickman
Hastie, Minn
Guy Finton
le Grand Hatchery
E. L. Condon
High School News And Editorial Highlights At Montour
The issue notes school will close May 14 with graduations for high school and eighth grade, urging attendance to support students. It includes editorials on war bonds and victory gardens, student reports from Jack Keen and Betty Adair on athletics and grades, plus poems and social notes. It also lists local visits, royal neighbors initiation, and classroom activities with names such as Robert P and Dale Floyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Do Is
Ferneau
Bobby Phipps
Jack Keen
Betty ‘Adair
Dale Floyd
David Laurie
Donald Erickson
Dale Gibson
Greta Wolken
Robert Perisho
Clemens
Bird Calendar list of winter and spring arrivals
A calendar of birds with listed arrival or observation dates. Cardinal, Bluejay, English Sparrow, Crow, Starling, Robin to February 22, Blackbird to March 10, Meadow Lark to March 24, Turtle Cove to March 29, Bluebird and Purple Martin to March 30, Flicker to April 2, Phoebe to April 4, White-throated Chickadee to April 4, Nuthatch to April 20, Brown Thrasher to April 22, Bob White Quail to April 26, Golden-crowned Kinglet to April 28, Baltimore Oriole to May 4, Redhead Woodpecker to May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turtle Cove
Phoebe
Pee Wee
Bob White
Wren
Baltimore
Old Subscriber Reminds of Annual Reporter Renewal
In LeGrand the long standing subscriber Annie Reed and her emissary Ed Blodgett visit the Reed home to renew another year of Reporter. Mrs Reed, who started with the first issue on November 5 1909, turns 90 on June 13 and is the town’s oldest resident. The report notes appreciation for her loyalty and mentions the seventh and eighth grade classroom updates, student activities, and local club notes including the Audubon Bird Club program date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Reed
Ed Blodgett
Reed
LeGrand
Friday May 14 Field Day and Picnic at Noon
Friday schedule lists Field Day at 9 30 a m and a noon picnic. Buses depart the grounds at 1 p m. The public is invited to all school activities.
LeGrand Friends Church welcomes with friendly services
Ray C. Thompson serves as pastor at LeGrand Friends Church. Morning services include Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening services feature Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p.m. with a friendly welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Sunday Service Schedule for Christian Church
Christian Church announces offerings with Rev. L. T. Hibbs presiding. Church School at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. A welcome extended to all. Wednesday prayer meeting in the evening.
Gough Schreiber at Miami Beach Florida Letter Home
E M Schreiber writes from Flamingo Hotel Miami Beach to Mr. and Mrs. Wolken and teachers describing NCO physical training school, its size limits, subjects covered, and living conditions. He notes meal quality, weight gain, and prior postings with fellow LeGrand alumni. Also mentions trout fishing season in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flamingo Hotel
Recreation Pier
Miami Beach
Florida
Clarke
Marshalltown
George Kouba
LeGrand
Clarence R
Harold Lapour
Harold Cary
Leland Gibson
Jack Gaunt
Donald Wolf
Miami
N.C.C
S. T
E.M. Schreiber
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leonard Lang
Hazel O'Neal
Des Moines
George Nichol
Green Mountain
W. M. Gaunt
High School Reporter
Herman Wolken
Chicago
Ideal Optical Co
R. C. Schiller
O. D
Sherratt
Masonic Temple
Dial
Towa
John C. Stover
Victory Gardens
V.S. Whitehead
Tampa
Rosa Beechout
Wm. Speas
Glenn Speas
Union
Arthur Somérsot
Albion
D.E. Brush
Gerald Brush
Ferguson
Robert Pierson
Oskaloosa
Margaret
Mae Scriven
Hilda Deloris Adair
Audrey Marie Ferkin
Cora Russell
George ‘Nichol
Vernon Thompson
Uncle Sam
Robert P. High School News
Houdyshell
Lyell Johnson Timber
Billy Shope
Jack Overstake
Donald Swenson
Mary Sawyer
Mary Stewart
Janet, Long
Lois Hartwell
Patsy Lapour
Mrs. Allman
Gilman
Betty Adair
Allene Kaisand
Jimmie
Barbara Ingebritson
LeRoy
Carol
Caroline
Lorraine
Marilyn Kay
John Krughel
Dwayne
Mr. Krughel
Schreiber
Elwyn Beane
Harry Kaisand
Donald Lupardus
Japan
China
Richard Drury
Dale G
Miss Turner
W.A.F.C
D. M
Martha
Audubon Bird Club
Elwyn
Janet Devig
Max Howard
Gary Trossem
Lorraine Kinter
Wayne Gibson
Wayne Weitzell
Barbara
Roy Thompson
Friends Church
B. J. Trickey
LeGrand Friends Church
Ray C. Thompson
Sarah M. Piper
L. T. Hibbs
Gough Schreiber
Miami Beach, Fla
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