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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1925
Page
5
October snow blanketed Iowa with six and a quarter inches at LeGrand after a record day of cold rain. Travel was suspended, a school area culvert caused an embargo, and farmers face worsened conditions as corn harvest and pasture routines are disrupted by the early snow.
The Women's Foreign Missionary Union organized a Christmas box for Miss Vonnie Hoover, now teaching in Albany Jamaica. Sunday schools filled a white table with 202 articles including 54 dolls 40 balls 520 marbles beads scrapbooks pencils and clothing plus dried foods and fruit. Community members Quarry Chapel and local church helpers expressed thanks for the generosity and support.
Jam boree committee announces a postponed jamboree to be held November 6th and 7th with an overnight encampment contingent on weather. Barbecue and competitive jamboree events will occur Saturday November 7. Next bulletin will provide changes. Also notes various local notices and social updates from LeGrand area including visits, sales, and a wedding announcement. community events remain tentative pending weather.
Governor proclaims a week from October 18 to 25 as Herbert Quick week. A biography of a great author and a literary program feature the observance. Readings, music, and declamation mark the event amid school activities and upcoming Tama declamatory contest.
The November meeting of the W. G. T. U. will be held on Tuesday November 3 at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs Herman Wolken. A committee chaired by Mrs Dough erty will lead the program.
The church outlines a full week: 10 a.m. Bible School led by Wm. E. Hoover, a special temperance program, Promotion Day on Nov. 8 at 11 a.m., worship with a sermon titled Shall Prohibition Endure, Junior Endeavor supervised by Hatlie Hibbs, Senior Endeavor led by Addie Adair at 6:30 p.m., Gospel Services at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m., and Friday Christian Endeavor business meeting at Majorie Mills home.
The Christian Church outlines services with Church School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship at 7:30 p.m. includes a prayer circle on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the A. C. Herbert home. Mission Circle updates feature “Peasant Pioneers” and “Characteristics of the Slav” with a host of local members and guests.
Quarry Chapel holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. under Mrs. Lafe Dougherty, Supt. Morning service at 11 a.m. Evening worship at 8 p.m. Tuesday evening midweek service. A cordial welcome to all attendees.
A meeting at Community Hall in LeGrand gathered about thirty residents to spark a winter series of local talent entertainments. Officers named include H C Herbert president J R Manship vice president Mrs L Knudson secretary and Corwin O Neal treasurer. Committees were formed for program planning membership quotes on hall painting and staging for the first show expected in early December.
The Reporter closes Volume XVI reflecting on 16 years since its Nov 5, 1909 start, noting 832 to 835 total issues with weekly Friday editions. The writer, “Johnny on the spot,” recalls community coverage and paying bills, credits two young relatives for one issue during a death, and thanks readers while requesting continued support.
A one week sale at Mrs Wade's Hat Shop in Le Grand Iowa offers hats at reduced prices. For every five dollar hat sold on Saturdays, one hat is given free. Sale starts Friday and runs through the week.
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