LeGrand Schools Open with Record Enrollment
LeGrand Consolidated school opened Monday for enrollment only and the year’s work began Tuesday. Total enrollment 206, highest in school history. high school enrollment 90. Teachers listed led by Superintendent H. F. Pfingston and Principal Mrs. Earl Busenbark. Community notes describe visits, moves, and a Friends church parsonage move nearby.
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LeGrand Consolidated School
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H. F. Pfingston
Earl Busenbark
Claude Mages
Merle Kabuda
C.be ‘Adair
Julia Beem
Hilda Poduska
L. Meredith
Death of Mrs. Mary J. Van Orsdel at Kingsley Ta
Obituary notice for Mrs. Mary J. Van Orsdel, aunt of Mrs. W M Gaunt, died last Saturday at her Kingsley home from a brain blood clot. Maiden name North, sister of Cyrus Richards and Albert J North. Lived around LeGrand, long time Reporter subscriber. request for extended obituary. Also brief local notes: shower Tuesday, Ludwig family at Toledo, Harold Rasmus to Oska loosa for Peon college, vacuum cleaner for rent, Hibbs’ Oskaloosa trip for fair exhibits, Beane family in Oskaloosa, Penn college enrollments for Lewis and Ralph Beane.
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Grattan
Gon Leland
Grinnell
Harry Horn
WW. W. Newall
Ovo
LeGrand
Caldwell
Idaho
Puilina
Homie
Star Fair
Laverne Bigelow
Webster City
Peter Paulson
Roseburg
Ore
Henry - Hanson
Nellie
Henry Jr
Ross, Beechout
H. Biddlecum
Oskarooss
Iowa
Friends
Friends Church
Bia
Mills
Woods
Davis
Mitchell
W.M. Gaunt
Kingsley
Mary J. van Orsdel
van Orsdel
Mary J. North
Cyrus Richards
Albert J. North
L. T. Hibbs
Oskaloosa
la Grand
Hampshires
B. B. Beane and Sons
Raymond
Lewis
Ralph Beane
Penn College
Ralph
R. L. Rembert
Alec
Oskaloose
Dunbar Old Settlers Reunion Draws Big, Festive Crowd
The Dunbar Old Settlers reunion last Monday attracted a large friendly crowd with a scheduled program. Attendees included Attorney B. L. Wick of Cedar Rapids and Supt. Karl Hanson of Tama who delivered uplifting talks. A novelty ball game between bachelors and married men ended with the latter victorious. Horseshoe contests entertained, a noon basket dinner and refreshments from a stand run by Keight of Lief Erikson. A Sept. 29 meeting in Dunbar will elect a new slate of officers for seven years.
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Dunbar
B. L. Wick
Cedar Rapids
Karl Hanson
Tama
Keight
Lief Erikson
Diinbar
Oil Outlook Reassuring for Future Supply
The Standard Oil Bulletin notes predictions of American oil shortages have been proven false since the industry began. New fields replace depleted ones, while cracking crude oil could boost gasoline yield and motor design may double miles per gallon, all suggesting a reassuring long term supply despite brief shortages.
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Standard Oil Bulletin
Standard’ Oil Company of California
E Nericat’ “Patrolé Institute
Ex-service men urged to meet for American Legion drive
Community members are asked to attend a meeting Friday evening at LeGrand Savings Bank to support the American Legion Endowment Fund drive. Harlow Mills returned home from Cass Lake Minnesota after a summer at the Town State College Forestry Camp. A fishing crew including John R Manship Max Radloff Irving Rubenbauer Emmett Rubenbauer Dan Wolken Gilbert Swenson Tom and Mike Mikkelson sailed for Whitefish Lake Minnesota for a ten day outing.
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American Legion Endowment Fund
LeGrand Savings Bank
Harlow Mills
Cass Lake
Minn
State College Forestry
Notices: Utilities Bills Due and Delinquent Policy
Our bills for light and power service rendered during the past month are due and payable. Some may be found at LeGrand Savings Bank until the 20th of each month. Bills not paid by that time are returned to our Marshalltown office and posted as delinquent. To insure continued service please pay promptly. Visitors in Marshalltown are cordialy invited to use our office as a rest room or in meeting friends. Town Rainway and Ligur Co. 1a are
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LeGrand’ Savings Bank
Marshalltown
Town Rainway and Ligur Co
Fish Die in Iowa River from Polluted Runoff
Reporters describe hundreds of dead and dying fish along the Iowa River banks after heavy rains. Species include gar and soft varieties, with the water described as filthy and a strong odor noted. Citizens urge health officials to investigate and stop dumping waste.
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Iowa River
State Board of Health
Iowa
Furniture Choosing Tips For Small Living Rooms
Miss Ruth Spencer of Town State College warns against large overstuffed pieces which make rooms feel smaller and stuffy. She recommends mixed individual chairs, open arm chairs, drop leaf and gateleg tables, a small buffet or hutch to conserve space, and emphasizes simplicity and harmony in color and design.
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Ruth Spencer
Applied Art Department
Town State College
Ides
Public Meeting Invited at Dillon Hall
A community gathering is planned in Dillon Hall on Tuesday evening Sept 22 inviting residents of LeGrand township. J R Powers national deputy of The Grange will speak and a literary and musical program is planned with emphasis on inviting ladies and youth.
Kodak Price Drop on Developing and Enlargements
Kodak announces new low prices for developing printing and enlargements. Rolls of all sizes developed for 10 cents. Packs up to box and tray size offered.
Friends Church Program and Christmas Box Plan
The Friends Church schedule lists Sunday School, morning and evening services, and Endeavor groups led by Hattie Hibbs and Addie Adair. The Missionary Society plans a Christmas box for Jennie Hoover in Jamaica, due for shipment by September 24, with volunteers Mattie Pemberton and Cora Hoover coordinating donations.
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Ma. m
Wm. E. Hoover
Hattie Hibbs
Addie Adair
the Missionary Society
Jennie Hoover
Jamaica
Mattie Pemberton
Cora Hoover
Christian Church Activities and Upcoming Speaking Event
The Christian Church holds a full Sunday schedule with Church School led by Anna Herbert, morning worship led by Rev. Sarah Piper, and an Endeavor gathering directed by Opal Billick. The evening service is canceled for the incoming pastor. Dr. C. B. Whitaker will speak both services on Sept 27, promoting Christian education. Regular Endeavor meeting is Monday evening.
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Anna Herbert
Sarah Piper
Christian Endeavor
Opal
Billick
Pres
Hartman ‘Coffin
Cherry Lake
Tama
Beane
C. B. Whitaker
Dr. Whitaker
Dr. Follawsbee
Quarry Chapel Sunday schedule and picnic notice
Quarry Chapel announces 10 a.m. Sunday School led by Mrs. Lara Dougherty, superintendent, followed by an 11 a.m. Morning Service on The Friendship of Jesus. A mid week service is at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The Ladies Aid Society plans a Children’s Day picnic at the Marshall County Fair. Everyone is welcome.
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Lara Dougherty
Friendship
Fall Hats and Towana Frocks Highlight Store Display
Ready Now showcases a fall arid winter hat line with Pirate Hats noted as leading styles at fair prices. A Towana frocks line debuts. Mrs. E, Wade, Fortner arrive in LeGrand Thursday for a brief visit with Mrs. E. K. Strom before continuing to Sterling, Calo.
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Wade
H.R. Fortner
Europe
LeGrand
Endowment Fund drive proclaimed in Iowa 1925
Iowa Governor John Hammill proclaims September 18 to 19 Endowment Week and September 13 Endowment Sunday for the American Legion Endowment Fund. Campaign aims to raise 225000 of 5000000 to care for disabled veterans and orphans, with ministers urged to speak on September 13.
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American Legion Endowment Fund
John Hammill
Iowa
American Legion
Hammill
Jou
Legion
N. E. Kandsli
Ben Webster
Jews Department
State Legion
Margaret Jones Hinderman
R. E. Drigcoll
Kendall
Torug
Viennas
Waeneas
Towa
Waerens
Commonwealth of Iowa
Iowa Department
J. John Hammill
Des Moines
Jorn Hasna
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LE Grand
G.C. Johnnson
TD Hibbs
Amilé
Frandle
I. H. Billick
Chas. Harvey
John Davis
Scarsboro
Roy , Hilsabeck
E. M
Green Mountain
Marian Mills
Ames
Glenn Milla
L. E. Johnson
Ralph, Marjorie
Harlow
Ernest Milla
Mary van Orsdel
Ludwig
Toledo
Wise
Harold Rasmus
Peon College
LeGrand Telephone Exchange
Dunbar Old Settlers
Finny
Triba
Kodak
Homer Bipprecum
Christian Church
Rev. L. BE
Founinssee
Quarry Chapel
L. T.hises
Pastor
Marshall County
LeGrand Township
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