Fireworks Show at County Fair Promises Jazz Themed Spectacle
Secretary McGrew unveils a modern fireworks extravaganza during the Central Iowa Fair on September 11 and 13. Theaters from the Theale-Dufield laboratories reproduce Gershwin’s A Rhapsody in Blue with new color and sound effects, including blue dust, bombs, and rapid bombardment. The display aims to astonish crowds and set night-show attendance records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGrew
Theatle-Duffield Laboratories
George Gershwin
Local News and Personals Items From LeGrand
Local notes report grape sales and births, visits by Dena Nodland and families, teaching moves in Havelock and Miles, and farm notices. Excerpts cover Fair premium winners led by R L Pemberton and L C Knudson, marriage at Kelloge home, and local travel and farm events.
Labor and Community Growth Prayer on Labor's Value
A reflection on labor noting many kinds of work from professional to daily labor. It emphasizes labor as vital to community life and prays that as long as people exist there will be those who labor to accomplish needed tasks.
Death of Mrs. Lillian F Stanfield of LeGrand
Mrs Lillian Frances Stanfield wife of Lee Stanfield born August 24 1872 LeGrand Iowa died August 27 after long illness just after her 57th birthday She leaves nine children three brothers and two sisters The family includes members in Iowa Falls Los Angeles Beloit State Center and New Jersey Funeral services were held at LeGrand Friends church August 29 burial in Friends cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Frances Stanfield
Lee Stanfield
le Grand
Iowa
Chas. F. Snyder
All. Stanfield
LeGrand
Os Paris
Iowa Falls
Los Angeles
Calif
George Sullivan
Vern Denton
Taylor Guthrie
Friends Cemetery
Wedding Anniversary Reunion At Cutler Home
Sunday marked the sixteenth anniversary of Willis Cutler and Frances Peterson. A large family reunion was held at the Cutler home north of LeGrand with baskets of good food and a shaded picnic meal. Forty four people attended including Mr. and Mrs. Cutler and three children Tenas Lloyd and Floyd, and many relatives from Marshalltown Buffalo Quarry Dunbar Le Grand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Cutler
Frances Peterson
Cutler
LeGrand
Tenas
Lloyd
Floyd
Harry Olson
Clarence Peterson
Marshalltown
Wm. Grege
Buffalo
Wm. Jubeck
Felix Jubeck
Quarry
Harry Weitzell
Dunbar
Fred Peterson
Lamb
Harry Kempe
le Grand
Guy W. Harvey
West Branch
M. Mills
Glenn Mills
King Hill
Idaho
Max Mills
Ralph Mills
Harlow
Marian Mills
Ames
Roy Grimes
Green Mountain
L. E.johnson
Team Runaway Hits Rosdale Farm Near Town
On the Rosdale farm west of town last Thursday a team driven by Truman Rosdale bolted at full speed ripping through the field and colliding with Oliver Rosdale who was mowing. The boy escaped unharmed though Oliver was left shaken and sore. Neighbors came to assist as damage to gear and property was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman Rosdale
Rosdale
Truman
Oliver Rosdale
Oliver
Fifth Annual Leif Ericson Picnic Draws Thousands
Labor Day at Medicus Grove north of Gilman hosted the fifth annual Leif Ericson picnic. Attendance likely around 5000 with no precise check. Charles Hearst of the State Farm Bureau spoke on taxation while Rev. J J Share praised Leif Ericson. Games ran smoothly. lunch stands stayed busy. profits covered expenses.
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Leif Ericson
Medicus Grove
Gilman
Charles Hearst
State Farm Bureau
J. J. Share
Humboldt
Card of Thanks to LeGrand Friends
A. L. Stanfield and children thank LeGrand friends for aid and sympathy during the death of their wife and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrand
A. L. Stanfield
PTA Meeting and Teacher Reception at High School
The first PTA meeting plus a teachers' reception will be held in the high school auditorium on Tuesday evening September 10 at 8 o'clock. Each family should bring half a cake and utensils for each family member. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Parent- Teacher Association
A Dumb Friend Sermon at Friends Church
The church invites worship at Union GC and Wednesday service with a monthly business meeting. Pastor Rev Taylor Guthrie leads sermons on seeking God, urging members to respond to his call and find happiness through diligent seeking. The note emphasizes God as personal and near, urging quiet stillness to hear his voice.
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Bible School
C. W. Johnson
C.E. Edna Johnson
God
Jeff
Christian Church Weekly Services and Mission Circle Activities
The Christian Church announces 10:00 a.m. Church School led by Maude Gaunt and 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship with Romans 12:4-8 topic. Evening service at 7:00 p.m. led by Doris Baumgartner. Prayer Circle Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Mission Circle met with Mrs. Roy Bilsabeck reviewing Home Mission work. Next meeting at Mrs. Anna Herbert’s home. Sunday school certificates and new dollar bills to fund offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Gaunt
Christian’ Endeavor
Cloris Ludwig
Doris Baumgartner
Roy Bilsabeck
Susie Gaunt
Hilsabeck
McCarel
Anna Herbert
Florence Emiley
Mammoth Engines on North Western Await Service Entry
North Western Railway prepares 35 class H passenger locomotives weighing about 823000 pounds to enter service by mid September. Built with Baldwin Locomotive Works after over a year of design, they promise 8525 pounds per square inch steam power and 65000 pounds tractive effort with booster. These 108 foot engines feature 76 inch driving wheels and will handle fast passenger trains and possibly fast freight, while incorporating train control for safety and efficient performance.
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Chicago and North Western Railway
Fred W. Sargent
Chicago & North Western Railway
Baldwin Locomotive Works
North Western
North Western Railway
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Gounty Fair
Dena Nodland
Tenus ‘Olson
Betty Jake
Ida Bigelow
Brooklyn
L. E. Bigelow
Irena Hibbs
Havelock
Ben Kelly
Tone
Hartley
Jack Scriven
T. M. Sawyer
Ft. Dodge
John Haynes
Harold Rasmus
Harvey, IL
John Rasms
Jessie Manship
Miles
Biddlecum
Russiaville
Ind
Oskaloosa
D. M. Parsons
Richard Parsons
Dixon
Diels
Les Norton
Shady Oaks Park
Coney Levert
Lansing, Mich
Rosa Beechout
R. L. Pemberton
Lin
Central Iowa
Chas. Dunham
George Dunham
Hampshire
Tle
Charles
Leona Specht
Marvin Nodland
West Liberty
J. M. Gaunt
Joe Ganniger
Rolfe
Elmer Colebaugh
Oliver’ Rosdale
C. W. Kelloge
Gail Olivia DéWitt
Clifford Jessup
Union
Justice of Peace
Kelloge
A.J. Knepper
Estherville
Legion
Hugh O'Neal
Kokomo
Garnet Ellis
Vermilion Grove
Yhe
Hugh
Frank Frundle
Rogers
Lan
Daughter
Falls
Ralph Wolken
Will Ewart
Gertrude Long
Paullina
Herman Wolken
Dillon
Knights of Leif Ericson
Friends Church
Christian Church
Edward Dykhuis
Quarry Chapel
L. ¥. Hibbs, Pastor
Mammoth
Guy Gummert
Edith Gaunt
Ferguson Consolidated School
Eric Ericson
Des Moines
Robt. Meinire
May (Dodd) Evans
St. Louis
Flora Garland
H. C. Herbert
Evans
M. M. Evans
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