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Our Last Issue Of The Local

[Page 1, August 6, 1942]

  • From every indication this will be the last issue of the Grand River Local as I am suspending publication for the duration of the war.

    Business conditions and the possibility of being inducted into the army has caused me to make a serious decision. I received a war service appointment as a Mechanic Learner by taking a Civil Service Examination. I am to report to Des Moines Monday, August 10, where I will take training in the fundamentals of overhauling, maintenance, and inspection of Miscellaneous Signal Corp equipment, including radio, telephone and telegraph. After the completion of this training I will either be given advanced training or be sent to do they type of work wherever needed.

    Lucile, Mary Louise and I find it very difficult to say goodbye. Our ten year stay here has brought us in close contact with people of the community in which a large number of friendships have been made. We have been well received by all of you and in return we hope we have been an asset to the community. As to whether we will return to operate the Local is not yet known.

    One of our greatest regrets is to our subscribers in not being able to fill out the balance of the year. My business is somewhat different than others as we cannot have a sale and close out the merchandise. Ours is the equipment and our ability as a publisher. Due to conditions I have been unable to find a buyer and it is very doubtful that one will be found, therefore we are losing over a thousand dollars investment and ten years of work [illegible] myself here.

    We wish to take this means of saying that we wish the best to every one.

    Keith, Lucile and Mary Louise

    Henry J. Street, Ida Brown, Wed Tuesday, July 28

    [Page 1, August 6, 1942]

  • Mr. H. J. Street, of Grand River, and Miss Ida Brown, of Wellington, Kansas, were married Tuesday, July 28th, at the home of Mrs. Celia Patterson at Wellington. The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev. W. W. Owen at 8 o'clock. They were accompanied by Mr. Street's son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Zell Street and other close relatives.

    On the return trip they visited with Charles Leigh and family of Harding, Nebraska.

    Gathered at the Street home Sunday to welcome the new bride were Mr. and Mrs. Zell Street, Nicky and Nancy, of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Street, Lorna Lee, John and Joseph, of Ft. Madison, Mrs. Marcia Covert, Robert and Joanne, of Rockford, Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Baker, Mrs. Edith Street and Mrs. Joe Shields. A delicious turkey dinner was served at noon by [illegible] and Grandma West.

    Calling in the afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baker and Dan, Mrs. Mary Brennaman, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Haines and Julie Ann, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert James Gorman and Dennis, all of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Foland, Richard and Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burchett and family and Norma Foland.

    U S O Drive For Richland Twp. Starts Today

    [Page 1, August 6, 1942] The U S Drive for Richland township will be made this week starting Thursday, August 6. Irwin Brennaman is chairman and announces that a farm to farm canvass will be made. At this writing he had not completed the list of the names of his co-workers.

    Everyone is urged to contribute as liberally as possible and any farmer who wishes to make a contribution by mail can hand it to the rural mail carrier and he will see that it gets in the hands of the proper authorities.

    The secret "skyway" to a famous dancer's heart. Chance discloses the door through which a bashful millionaire used to skip from his office into her arms in her house next door. Read of this recent intriguing discovery, as told in The American Week-Chicago Herald-American.

    Twenty Carloads Of Walnut Logs Shipped From G. R.

    [Page 1, August 6, 1942]

  • Upon checking with Mr. Luther Miller, of Cambria, Iowa, local walnut log buyer, reports that twenty car loads of walnut logs have been shipped out of Grand River the past year. Also a number of the logs from this locality have been shipped from other places. Mr. Miller says that this is one of the best state for walnut logs. He has from two to three crews cutting timber all of the time. Most of these logs are sent to the mill at Burlington where they are cut up for gun stocks. The larger and better grade of logs are sent east for veneer work.

    Contributors To Sending Army Boy's Local
    [Page 1, August 6, 1942]
  • We wish to take this opportunity to thank Willie Warrick, Mrs. R. C. Walters and Kenneth Jennings for their contributions in helping send the paper to the boys in service. It has been the policy [of] this office to send the Grand River Local free to the boys in service and we are now sending over thirty-five. We have been glad that we could do this but also appreciate this help.

    We are sorry to have to tell the boys that we are suspending publication Saturday. Anyone who wishes the address of any of the boys, we will be glad to give it.

    Men To Report For Induction August 12
    [Page 1, August 6, 1942]
  • Following is a list of the registrants to report for induction August 12, 1942.

       Arthur Fisher, Lamoni
       Milton Phipps, Leon
       Francis Githens, Van Wert
       Earnest DeVore, Van Wert
       Curtis Campbell, Leon   Melvin Latham, Leon
       Ralph Hamilton, Davis City
       Carrol Rew, Lineville
       Arthur Honn, Leon
       Willis Palmer, Lamoni
       Ernest Sellers, Davis City
       Dewey Chlopek, Leon
       Charles Boyce, Leon
       Ray Brenizer, Davis City
       Elmer Wasson, Decatur
       Harold Hoag, Garden Grove
       Donald Newton, Grand River
       Kenneth Phipps, Leon
       Roydon McDaniel, Davis City
       Clell Honn, Leon
       Oland Elliott, Decatur
       Olin Hall, Leon
       Clarence Givens, Leon
       Max Adair, Lineville.

    U S O Drive Results in $80.75 For Grand River
    [Page 1, August 6, 1942]
  • The U S O Drive for Grand River resulted in the collection of $80.75. The quota for Grand River was $75.00 and again this town went over the top. According to the county chairman, Dr. E. J. Hines, of Leon, this is the first town to meet its quota and turn in the money.

    Local chairman, Dick Burham, wishes to thank everyone for their contributions and also the men who helped him canvass the town.

    Letters From Our Boys In Service

    [Page 1, August 6, 1942] Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Jones have received word from their son, Raymond, that he has received the rating as Corporal. His address is
    Corp. Raymond H. Jones
       A. S. N. 37109474
         Hq. Btry. 75 F. A. Bn.
           c/o P.M. A.P.O. 948
             Seattle, Washington

    _____

    Hi Keith,
    How's everything in Grand River? They put me way down here in Austin, Texas, at a new camp and gee, is there a lot of work here getting it fixed up? There are about one thousand boys coming in here every day.

    Ralph Glazebrook is here too. He is in the same Regiment that I am but different company. I am in Co. L. and he is in Co. A.

    [continued on Page 2 - Transcriber's Note: The rest of the letter was continued on page three of the Centennial Edition.] I would have written to you sooner but was too busy. It sure has been plenty warm here.

    This camp will consist of everything but the Air Corps. There are about 35,000 acres in the Camp area so you see it's not such a small camp.

    Well that's all I can think of at the present and I am thanking you in advance for the paper.

    Your friend,

    Pvt. Woodrow Zimmerman
       Co. L. 378th Inf.
         A.P.O. No. 95
           Camp Swift, Texas

    * * *

    Dear Sir:

    I received the Grand River Local today and was surely glad to get it because I like to know how the people of my home town are getting along. My home town may not be Grand River but I was reared there and know all of the people so I like to get the news.

    I hope it is as cool in Grand River as it is here. It puts you in mind of being in the mountains. It gets to be 85 or 90 at noon but soon cools off.

    Well, Keith, I sure hope to keep receiving the Local and will give you my address. We are 600 miles from any big town and away from the railroad. The plane brings in the mail twice a week when it can get here.

    Well I will close.

    Your friend,

    Pvt. George R. Short
       17038949 Co. H/S
         89 Eng. Bn.
           A.P.O. 999 c/o P.M.
              Seattle, Washington

    Corp. Frase Havard Honored At Party
    [Page 1, August 6, 1942]
  • A group of neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Jennie Havard Friday night, July 31, in honor of Corporal Frase C. Havard, who was home on a nine day furlough, from Fort Bliss, Texas. Ice cream, cake and cookies were served.

    Those who were present were:

    Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Fletcher and son, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Larson and son, Mr. and Mrs. Jont Jones and Ruby, Mr. and Mrs. Winston Pace and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hopkins, Marjorie, Donnie, Arletta and Harry, Mr. and Mrs. Paul German, Max and Kay, Mrs. C. N. Lamb, Alberta, Maxine and Clark, Marvin Busick, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Chew, Mrs. Junior Price, Mrs. James Carrel, Mr. and Mrs. James McGreevy, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Trumm, Mr. and Mrs. George Pederson and son, Willie Jones, Iris and Jimmie, Duane Hill, Glen Davis, Willene Chew, Bessie Jackson, Berle Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Chew and Howard Wilkie.

    Rites Held Here Sunday For Mr. John Overholtzer
    [Page 1, August 6, 1942]
  • John Overholtzer passed away Thursday, July 30, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Margaret Northey, after having been in ill health for three years. He was 74 years of age at the time of his death.

    Although he was born in Illinois, he moved with his parents to Iowa when he was only two years of age. He spent several years working for the railroad and the remainder of his life was spent with his two brothers, William and Charlie, on their farm west of Grand River. After returning from the Harken Hospital [located in Osceola, Iowa] some time ago, he went immediately to Mrs. Northey's home.

    He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and we join all the friends in expressing our deepest sympathy to the bereaved brothers and sisters.

    Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Church on August 2, at 2:30 P. M. with Rev. H. J. Lacey officiating and assisted by Rev. Wendell Marshall. Burial was made in the Oak Hill cemetery near Grand River.

    Murray Jamboree Thurs. and Fri. August 6th, 7th
    [Page 1, August 6, 1942]
  • The Eleventh Annual Jamboree will be held at Murray Thursday and Friday, August 6th and 7th. A fine program has been arranged for both days with the public wedding to be Thursday evening, Bert Henderson, Impersonator of Radio and Hollywood Fame will be on the program.

    Everyone is cordially invited to attend and admission is free.

    Read the complete program in their ad appearing in this issue of the Local.

    Keith E. Hall To Hold Public Sale
    [Page 1, August 6, 1942]
  • Keith E. Hall will hold a public closing out household goods sale Saturday, August 15, at his residence in Grand River. The sale will begin at two o'clock. The sale consists of a complete line of household goods. Read the ad appearing in this issue of the local.

    Save a life. Don't follow the car ahead too closely. If HE stops quickly, can YOU?


    [Page 2, August 6, 1942] Mrs. Bert Baker spent Saturday in Tingley and Ellston.

    Mrs. Frank Cochran spent Friday in the George Grimm home.

    Mrs. Carrie Daughton, of Beaconsfield, spent Wednesday with Mrs. Jane Burham.

    Mrs. Frank Bryant called on Mrs. Johnnie Brown Friday evening.

    Miss Virginia Watts spent the week end with her parents at Murray.

    Mrs. Ray Morrell is visiting in the Clark Burchett home at Rockford.

    Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fear went to Ft. Des Moines Friday to visit their son, Doyle.

    Mrs. Ethel West of Ellston called on Mrs. Frank Bryant Friday afternoon.

    Gertrude Day spent from Monday until Wednesday with her parents in Newton.

    F. D. Conwell, Catherine and Julia visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Treanor of Creston Saturday.

    Mr. and Mrs. Alden Ashley and daughter called Saturday afternoon on Mr. and Mrs. Hadley Chew.

    Mr. and Mrs. George Sego of Des Moines spent the week end in the Warren Day home.

    Mrs. Elmer Munyon and Grace Woodard spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. Phil Crees.

    Mr. and Mrs. Paul Giltner were Saturday evening dinner guests in the Floyd Campbell home.

    Mr. and Mrs. Eldred McClure and Twila Lacey were Sunday dinner guests in the Vern McClure home.

    Mr. and Mrs. J. J. McGreevy and Mrs. Ed O'Grady were Sunday dinner guests in the F. D. Conwell home.

    Mr. and Ms. J. P. Daughton, Mary Madeiline (sic) and Marjorie were in Creston and Osceola Sunday.

    Mr. and Ms. V. R. Barnhouse were Tuesday evening supper guests in the Robert Boyd home.

    Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Radnich, of Boone, spent the week end in the Nile Gibson home.

    Mr. and Mrs. Joe Munyon and Kenneth called Sunday evening on Mrs. Julia Munyon.

    Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Baker and family, of Waterloo, spent the week end in the Dick Baker home.

    Mr. and Mrs. Keith Glazebrook and children, of Murray, called Sunday afternoon in the Cliff Brown home.

    A. L. Chew and Owen Chew called Saturday afternoon on Mr. and Mrs. Hadley Chew.

    Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Brown and Mrs. Dora Bradshaw called Sunday afternoon on Mrs. Nancy Haines.

    Mrs. Elsie Zimmerman is helping Mrs. Nancy Haines with her housework and in making her garden.

    Mrs. Dora Bradshaw, of Van Wert, spent from Saturday until Monday morning in the Glen Brammer home.

    Max Brothers, of Des Moines, came Thurs. and spent the week end with relatives here.

    Mrs. Roy Brammer and Wayne, of Dubuque, spent a few days last week in the Frank Overholtzer home.

    Tony Johnson, of Des Moines, came Saturday and visited until Monday with James Overholtzer.

    Save a life. Drive slowly when children are near the highway. Be able to stop INSTANTLY if necessary.

    See the Dean Fear Insurance Agency.

    Mrs. Ida Edwards, of Mt. Ayr, called in town Tuesday evening and attended the Dorcas Club.

    Mrs. Levi Williams and Marilyn called in the Frank Bryant home Monday evening.

    Mr. and Mrs. Homer Townsend, of Council Bluffs, spent the week end in the Bob Snyder home.

    Mr. and Mrs. Dwain Daughton and family, of Park Rapids, Minn., came Sunday to spend Easter vacation in the Emmett Daughton home.

    Mrs. Lottie Gibson moved to her home Thursday after spending the winter with her mother, Mrs. Eva Overholtzer.

    Mr. and Mrs. Dick Burham and Mrs. Vera Brothers and Max were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Maude Brothers and Aunt Jane Burham.

    Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Yahns and Junior, Carmaleta Bryant and Evelyn Conwell went to Des Moines Sunday afternoon.

    Miss Louva Hanner and Mrs. Lert McConnell and Leo were week end visitors in the Earl Sutherlin home in Decatur.

    Fred Crees and Nellie Nichols went Saturday to get her sister, Hattie Brotherton of near Creston who will visit here for a while.

    Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Burham and daughter, Kathleen, of Des Moines, spent Saturday in the Dick Burham home.

    Mr. and Mrs. Glen Coverdell and daughter spent from Thursday until Monday in the Arthur Wycoff home and with relatives in Ellston.

    Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wineinger went Thursday evening to spend Easter with their son, Frances and family, of Sioux City.

    Maxine Bell and Maurice Pryor, of Winterset, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Harger and daughter were Sunday guests in the Keith Hall home.

    Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Baker and family, of Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Baker and Henry Street and Richard spent Sunday evening in the Johnny Foland home.

    Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brammer spent Sunday in Bedford with Dan Brammer and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Arnold. Mrs. Arnold returned home with them and spent Sunday nite.

    Mrs. Jennie Metz, of Westerville, Mrs. Lizzie Hewlett and Richard Street were Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Baker in honor of Mrs. Baker's birthday.

    Corporal Dale Burchett, who is stationed at Esler, Louisiana, arrived her Saturday for a seven day furlough. Dale speaks very highly of army life.

    Mrs. Well Taylor and baby were brought home from the Stroy Hospital at Osceola Saturday. Mrs. Orfa (sic, should be Orpha) Scadden, of Van Wert, is staying with her.

    Catherine and Julia Conwell returned to their school work at Ottumwa Heights College Tuesday after spending their Easter vacation with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Conwell.

    Odessa Bone of Iowa Falls and Dorothy Bone and Mrs. Flora M. Corns, of Detroit, Michigan arrived Monday afternoon to spend their Easter vacation in the Frank Boone home.

    Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Baker and family of Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Foland and boys and Henry Street and Richard were Sunday dinner guests in the Dick Baker home.

    Mr. and Mrs. Jim Daughton and family, of Kellerton, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Clark and family, of Osceola, and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Radnich, of Boone, were Sunday dinner guests in the Nile Gibson home.

    Mrs. Stella Brammer, Marion and Sandra Kay, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coverdell and family, of Ellston, and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Coverdell and daughter, of New Melle, Mo., were Sunday dinner guests in the Arthur Wycoff home. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Brammer and family and Cliff Shaw called in the afternoon.

    Town Council Decided on Fire Siren

    [Page 3, April 5, 1939]

  • The Town Council of the City Dads reconsidered there (sic) previous decision and decided to keep the Fire Siren.

    However, as soon as possible, they intend to change its present location and put it on a pole on the vacant lot here on Main Street. This will be a more centralized location and will no doubt be far more satisfactory. The public is becoming quite accustomed to it and the time signals will be continued at 7 A. M.; 12 noon; and at 6 P. M. The signal for fire will be the same siren ringing several times in succession.

    Hot Lunch Project Under Way In G. R. School

    [Page 3, November 13, 1941]

  • The hot lunches for the Grand River school children are being served and a exceptional large number of children are receiving the lunches. The number will greatly increase as the weather becomes more unfavorable.

    This has been a very worth while project and has met with real favor from the students and parents. Mrs. Margaret Bright and Mrs. Della Woodard will again be in charge of the project with Mrs. Viola Nuzum, Home Ec. teacher as overseer.

    This summer a garden project was sponsored and was tended by Alva Hileman and Elmer Munyon. This was not only an exceptionally fine looking garden, but a large quantity of vegetables were realized. Mrs. Bright and Mrs. Woodard spent most of the summer canning them. Space was secured under the Green Corner Store and used in storing the canned goods and vegetables. It would be well worth anyone's time to see this exceptional fine display of goods.

    The N. Y. A. girls are helping with the lunches and are doing various work around the school building. Mr. Barnhouse is their supervisor.

    R. E. A. Lines To Be Completed By Christmas

    [Page 3, December 18, 1941]

  • REA electricity by Christmas was the goal set today by officials of the Clarke Electric Cooperative, as work was pushed forward rapidly in the wiring of the northern loop of the local REA set-up.

    Wire enough to finish the wiring of the northern loop has now been received. N. T. Miller, superintendent of the cooperative states and a crew of twelve men is working long hours seven days a week to complete the work. The wiring of the southern loop was completed about two weeks ago.

    The first two carloads of wire needed to complete the wiring of the northern loop arrived last Saturday and work started immediately. The second carload will be here by the time the first is on the poles.

    As set-up at present, the Cooperative will supply 100 farms on the northern loop which extends into Warren County. It will also serve 100 farms on the southern loop, or a total of 200 farms in all.

    A total of 116 miles of line will be in use when the service begins. The line extends 36 miles in Warren County to the north and one mile into Decatur County to the south, the balance being in Clarke County.

    Later the service will be extended further in Clarke, Warren and Decatur counties and new sections Wayne and Lucas counties will be enerized (sic) , making a five-county set-up.

    Grand Theatre Moves Equipment Out

    [Page 3, December 18, 1941]

  • The Grand Theatre has closed its doors and the equipment is being moved to Seymour.

    This is with deep regret and loss to the community as very good shows have been furnished to the people. A lot of work and promotion was done in order to secure a theatre here and it is very improbable that another show house can be secured here.

    Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Walters have planned to leave for California for some time and have made very effort to try to sell the theatre so that it would remain here in Grand River but this seemed to be impossible.

    This is the fourth business firm that this community has lost and their loss undoubtedly is felt not only by the business men but to the Grand River public as a whole. It means a loss of investments, their families and their personal and business purchases here in the community.

    Anything to Sell?
    Want Ad it.

    Professional Cards [Page 4]

    E. J. HINES
    DENTIST

    X-Ray          Gas
    Office over the Long Bldg.
    Leon, Ia.

    J. ROSS CARR, M. D.
    Office at the House
    Phone 112

    ENOS MITCHELL, M. D.
    Calls answered day or nite
    Office at the House

    TOWN DRAY LINE
    Joe Munyon, Proprietor

    City and Country Hauling
    Call Us Up

    M. E. CHURCH

    10:00 A. M. Sunday School
    Ethel Green, Supt.
    Cecil Latta, Pastor

  • This Sunday is Easter Sunday. Easter is probably one of the greatest days that we can think of. It means that all men have been reconciled to God.

    The business men of Grand River are very cordial and have bought an Easter Lily to be presented to the largest family at church Sunday. Please bring the whole family and sit together. Also one dozen roses will be presented to the six men and six women who are furthest advanced along life's pathway. There will be special music that will quicken and strengthen our spiritual lives. The pastor will speak on the subject, "The Grandeur of Life." If you can, bring someone with you. You will not only be blessing your own life but also blessing some one else.

    Mr. and Mrs. Wareburg will sing a duet and there will be special music by the choir.

    * * *

    ASSEMBLY of GOD

    Sunday School   
    10 a. m.
    Morning Worship   
    11 a. m.
    Saturday night
    Evangelistic Service
       
    7:30 p. m.
     
    Saturday night   
    8:00 p. m.
    Wednesday Prayer Meeting   
    8:00 p. m.
    Pastor A. L. Schoonover

    * * *

    St. PATRICK'S

       First, third and fifth Sundays, Mass at 10 A. M. Second and fourth Sundays, Mass at 8 A. M. Rev. Father Schumann, Parrish Priest.

    * * *

    BAPTIST CHURCH

    Sunday School   
    10 A. M.
    Prayer Meeting Wed.   
    8 P. M.
    Ray German S. S. Supt.

    * * *

    MAPLE GROVE CHURCH

    10:00 Preaching services.  : Rev. Cecil Latta
    10:45 Sunday School.   Marie Smith, Supt.

    * * *

    PLEASANT VALLEY CHURCH
    Sunday School - - - - 10 A. M.

       Preaching Services on 1st and 3rd Sundays of month.

    RIVERVIEW

    Mickey Arnold called on Doyle Munyon Sun. morning.

    Those who called in the Floyd Binning home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Vane Greenaulche, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beers, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Beers and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Beers.

    Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Munyon called in the Leland Munyon home Sunday afternoon.

    Doyle Munyon called on Dickie Brown Saturday.

    Dickie Beers spent Saturday night with Gene and Max Binning.

    Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Munyon and children called in the John Munyon home Sunday afternoon.

    Lawrence Binning was a Grand River caller Sunday afternoon.

    Doyle Munyon called on Mickey Arnold Sunday afternoon.

    Mr. and Mrs. Homer Crees was a Grand River called Sunday afternoon.

    Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McCarl were Leon callers Thursday.

    Mr. and Mrs. Leland Munyon and family called in the John Munyon home Sunday nite.

    Dr. E. J. Hines Moves To Leon

    [Page 4, November 11, 1937] The community deeply regrets losing Dr. E. J. Hines but is proud of the progress he has made in his profession and wishes the best for him. Dr. Hines began his practice here some twenty years ago spending practically all that time here.

    Snow Storm Rages Here This Last Week

    [Page 4, January 8, 1942]

  • Grand River received its first blizzard New Years eve. The snow started Wednesday evening and continued snowing and the wind blowing all nite and all day Thursday. By Thursday evening the streets and the roads were blocked and no trains came through until late Fri. evening. However, we in Grand River were not completely blocked in as it was possible to get to Leon by going south to highway number 3 [present-day Highway 2]. Snow plows were busy Friday nite and Saturday and the roads were quickly opened.

    Grand River Seined Friday, August 8 [1942]

    [Page 4]

  • Between sixty and seventy-five men gathered at the river last Friday, August 8, to sein the river for carp and rough fish. They started at the Harrison Acton place down the river to the dam. They then started at the Campbell riffle and seined on down the river. It was under the supervision of W. H. Youngblood, Fish and Game Officer for this District. He reported that over 800 pounds of carp was taken from the river and that an exceptional fine number of catfish was found, but these, or course, were put back in the river.

    At the beginning of the seining the boys caught a female river cat, approximately three feet long and when weighed that evening, tipped the scales at 19 1/2 pounds. Mr. Youngblood took possession of the fish and will take it to Des Moines where it will be placed in an aquarium on the State Fair grounds. Mr. Youngblood stated that after the fair was over, it will be brought back and put in Grand River.

    25,000 Ia. Farmers Moved March 1

    [Page 4, March 23, 1939]

  • Approximately 25,000 Ia. farmers, including both owners and tenants, participated in the annual farm "moving day" March 1, according to an estimate made by Rainer Schickele, agricultural economist at Iowa State College [present-day Iowa State University, Ames] and a member of the Iowa Farm Tenancy Committee.

    River Stocked With 4 Beavers

    [Page 4, September 12, 1940]

  • Mr. Youngblood, State conservation officer of this district, was in Grand River last week and stated that he has put two pair of beavers on the river near the Kline Crees farm.

    [Page 5, December 18, 1941] A stork shower was held for Mrs. Lloyd Dean Wednesday, December 10. Hostesses were Mrs. Harold Gilreath and Mrs. R. C. Walters. She received many lovely gifts. The afternoon was spent with contests. Delicious refreshments were served.

    Pinochle Club -
    Pinochle Club met Monday evening, December 15 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. Ross Carr. There were four tables at play with Mrs. Keith Hall and Harold Gilreath receiving high scores. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Walters and Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Bone were guests. Keith Hall, who had the lowest score, had to play Santa Claus. A delicious pot-luck dinner was served.

    Baptist Ladies Aid -
    The Baptist Ladies Aid had their Christmas exchange Thursday, December 18, with Eva Allen.

    Community Club -
    The Community Club met with Mrs. Noel Boles Thursday, December 11. The day was spent in making quilt blocks for the hostess.

    M. I. Club -
    Mrs. Dora Day was hostess to the members of the M. I. club last Friday evening at their annual Christmas party.

    A delicious dinner was served at 6:30. Mrs. Etola Campbell and Mrs. Lucile Hall read Christmas stories followed by the exchange of gifts.

    W. S. C. S. -
    Mrs. Tyle Hembry was hostess to the W. S. C. S. Tuesday afternoon. A very interesting Christmas program was presented. A ten cent lunch was served to thirty ladies.

    GRADE SCHOOL NOTES
    6 - 7- 8

    Those who go to Leon for the Spelling contest are: 6 - Jackie Keller, 7 - Dorothy Keller, 8 - Hazel Burchett.

    We have a new pupil in our room.

    Those who had perfect spelling lessons last week are: 6 - Verle Bryant, Dorothy Zimmerman, Donnie Keller, Gerald Palmer, Jackie Keller, and Francis Green. 7 - Jackie Keller and Dorothy Keller.

    The Junior High boys will play at the basketball tournament at Leon, Friday, 24th.

    WANT ADS

    FOR SALE: Four algebra books. We'll sell 'em cheap. For further information, DO NOT consult Miss Lenicek.

    NOTICE: I, Dale West, do hereby declare that anyone at anytime may present me with a new notebook for I fear that my present green one is wholly dilapidated.

    COUNTY LINE

    Mr. and Mrs. Fred Havard, Mr. and Ms. Oren Havard and son, Jont Jones, Ella German and Jennie Havard and son were Osceola shoppers Monday.

    Everett Grimm helped Roy Burchett butcher Tuesday.

    Mr. and Mrs. Sam Briner spent several days last week with their daughter and family, Neva Grimm.

    Sant Burchett is helping Orval Burchett with some carpenter work.

    Erwin McConnell spent last week with relatives near Murray and Osceola.

    Jean and Jimmie Jones were Sunday dinner guests of Bobby Burchett.

    Mr. and Mrs. Roy Burchett spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Havard.

    Mr. and Mrs. Oren Havard and Donnie and Alvin Havard spent Sunday at t he Fred Havard home.

    Willie Jones was a Hopeville caller Sunday.

    Ina Healy Achieves Publication In Song Anthology

    [Page 5, February 12, 1942]

  • The Exposition Press, publishers at One Spruce St., New York, have announced that Ina Healy, of Grand River, Iowa, has an excellent opportunity to achieve professional recognition as a songwriter virtually overnight. In a prize contest sponsored to secure worthwhile lyrics and poems for their forthcoming volume, OUTSTANDING SONG-POEMS AND LYRICISTS, the author had the following song lyrics accepted for immediate publication. "I Want You Body and Soul" and "Going Down The Trail Of Life With You."

    Since the publishers will distribute their volume among all the leading figures in the music industry, it is altogether possible that the author's lyrics will be purchased and published as a song. With the publishers offering $100.00 in cash as a prize, the author may very well profit by her work even sooner than expected.

    A biographic sketch reveals that the author has attended the following schools: Bedford Iowa Public School and Country School near Bedford. Her occupation is a farmer's wife and she is 54 years of age. Mrs. Healy has not had any of her work published before this, as up until now, she has written songs, words and music, as a pastime and hobby, only.

    NOT DEAD BUT VERY MUCH ALIVE
    Walter Case, Presumed to be Dying in Penitentiary
    Getting Well, Writes to His Attorney.

    (Osceola Sentinel)

    [Page 5] Transcriber's note. The Walter Case article printed in the Centennial Issue of the Grand River Local has already been transcribed
    and may be found here.

    Please Help the Grand River Library

    [Page 6]

  • In constant use as a good many of the books in a library are, a great deal of work is required to keep them legible.

    HATCHER PLAYERS

    The Hatcher Players will be here for three days staring Thursday evening, Sept. 26, and continuing through Saturday night.

    Every effort is being made by the Grand River men to play real hostage to their rural friends and also provide interesting and amusing entertainment for all.

    PLEASANT VALLEY

    Mr. and Mrs. Jim Munyon and family visited Sunday in the Charley Foland home.

    Mrs. Henry Jimmerson and Robert were Leon callers one day last week.

    PINE GROVE

    Harry Wilson and son, Junior, helped Charley Wilson put up hay Monday afternoon.

    Mrs. Lucy Wells and Frank Miller were Osceola callers Tuesday and Friday.

    Railroad Hearing Held Nov. 4 At Mount Ayr

    [Page 7, from November 06, 1941]

  • The railroad hearing for the discontinuance of the passenger service between Weldon and Clarinda was held Tuesday, November 4, at the courthouse at Mt. Ayr, Iowa. The hearing started at 10 A. M. and continued until 6 P. M. and was adjourned to 7 P. M. Exhibit number 9 offered by the Burlington Railroad Company apparently needed some clarification so time was given by the Commission for this purpose and for briefs and pleadings so that the Commerce Commission will not be in position to render its decision for a period of thirty days.

    The Iowa Commerce Commission was present in a body and was presided over at this hearing by Barr Keshlear, chairman. Barr Keshlear was formerly from Decatur County and we feel a debt of gratitude to Mr. Keshlear and the entire Commerce Commission as a whole for granting the hearing and for furnishing us with their legal counsel, of who was present, Harold E. Davidson and Hoyt Crooks.

    We think it is in order to state that their legal council in the conduct of this case did honor the Commerce Commission and to this area being effected by the issues involved. Their legal council was assisted by Charles Lewis, of Mt. Ayr, and Lloyd Thurston, of Osceola, and other councils. Charley Lewis of Mt. Ayr, volunteered his services and gave generously of his time and talent. In behalf of the people along this branch of line, we want to thank him.

    A real vote of thanks and gratitude is due J. P. Daughton of Grand River, for his time and effort spent in securing this hearing. Also for his advise (sic) work in preparing the case.

    The citizens all along the lines manifested an intent interest and many of them were present at the trial. Many citizens of Grand River were present and we are grateful to them.

    The case of the people living along this line from Weldon to Clarinda was well tried. There is no way to prophesy as to what the final decision of the Commerce Commission will be. But an adverse deceision (sic) to the interest of thousands of people living along the line would be so serious that it is our opinion that the Commerce Commission of Iowa will be motivated by the weight of reason to render a decision in favor of this rather extended area. At lease this is the fervent hope of thousands of people living along this branch line of the Burlington railroad.

    OAK HILL

    [Page 7, August 6, 1942] Mr. and Mrs. Day Wookey and sons spent last Wed. evening at the Gail Bright home.

    Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dorn called Sunday at the Kirt Boyd home.

    Grandpa Thompson returned to his home Friday after being a patient at the Osceola Hospital for sometime. Mr. Thompson is reported about the same.

    Mr. and Mrs. Paul Crees and family were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hoyle McConnell Sunday.

    [Page 7, August 6, 1942] Mr. and Mrs. Chris Overholtzer and Ms. Ed Gale were Mt. Ayr and Kellerton callers Sunday.

    Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Zimmerman and Janice spent Sat. nite and Sun. in the Claude Pierce home.

    Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Barnhouse and children spent last Thursday evening in the Robert Boyd home.

    Mr. and Mrs. George Bryant spent Sunday afternoon at the Glen Bryant home at Creston.

    Mrs. Vern Needham and daughter were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Grimm.

    Barbara Green and Joan Bright called in the Lert McConnell home Sun. morning.

    Mrs. Gerald Stubbs and two little girls spent Wed. afternoon at the George Bryant home.

    Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Wycoff of Cincinnati, called Sunday morning in the Willie Bryant home.

    Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Daughton and Mrs. F. M. Daughton spent last Thursday in Des Moines.

    Mrs. Clark Jennings and Mrs. Coleman Young called on Mr. and Mrs. Al Jennings Saturday afternoon.

    Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Johnson, of Osceola, called Sun. afternoon in the Marion Spray home.

    Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Daughton, of Creston, spent from Tuesday until Friday in the J. P. Daughton home.

    Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Andrew and Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Barnhouse and boys spent the week end in Estherville.

    Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bennett, of Atlantic, called Saturday afternoon in the Lert McConnell home.

    Save a life. Drive slowly when children are near the highway. Be able to stop INSTANTLY if necessary.

    See the Dean Fear Insurance Agency.

    Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Daughton and John called in the Levi Williams home Sunday evening.

    Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Radnich and Lloyd Rash, of Boone, and Paul Radnich, of Des Moines, spent the week end in the Nile Gibson home.

    Mr. and Mrs. Max Cushman and daughters, of Kansas City, Mo., spent Sunday evening in the George Grimm home.

    Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Campbell and children were Sunday evening dinner guests at the Paul Giltner home, near Beaconsfield.

    Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pierce, Leo McConnell and Richard Street were Sun. dinner guests in the Claude Pierce home.

    Mr. and Mrs. Holly Rynor and daughter, Norma Jean, of Corydon, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Eli Girdner.

    Mr. and Mrs. Sam Black and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Black and family were Friday dinner guests of Mrs. Myrtle McIntosh.

    Patty Jane, Katherine and Billy Daughton, of near Kellerton, spent from Friday until Monday morning in the Emmett Daughton home.

    Mr. and Mrs. Glen Brammer and family and Mrs. Dora Bradshaw were Sunday dinner guests in the R. C. Walters home.

    Mr. and Mrs. Harry Glazebrook and children and Joe Shields, of Creston, were Sunday dinner guests in the Clarence Bryant home.

    Ruth Wycoff and Mary McConnell were Leon shoppers Thursday.

    Mrs. Ed Gale called last Tuesday afternoon on Aunt Jane Burham.

    Kenneth Williams was a Monday dinner guest in the Levi Williams home.

    Mrs. Lert McConnell spent Sunday afternoon with Louva Hanner.

    Calvin Spray and Dan Brammer were in Shennandoah (sic) Sunday.

    Aunt Jan Burham spent the week end at the home of her son, Dick and wife.

    Henry Street and Richard were Sunday dinner guests in the Dick Baker home.

    Marjorie Munyon was a Wednesday nite guest of Lee Green.

    Ray Jennings spent Saturday evening with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Al Jennings.

    Mr. and Mrs. Oren McDowell and family have moved near Murray.

    Orlan Wilbur called in the Levi Williams home Sunday morning.

    Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor spent Sunday evening in the Well Taylor home.

    Miss Alice Scott was a Sunday dinner guest of Mary Madeline Daughton.

    Mrs. Levi Williams called on Mrs. Maggie McConnell Thursday afternoon.

    Ruth Wycoff was a Thursday nite guest of Mary McConnell.

    Want Ads [Page 7, August 6, 1942]

    FOR SALE: A Black, Poland China, Male Hog. Weight about 235. See of call.

    - Everett West

    FOR SALE: Milk in gallons. 30c Delivered in town in mornings. See or call.
    Van Ritchie, Grand River RR

    FOR SALE: Dressed, young geese. See or call.

    - Mrs. Russell Adams

    TRUCKING: For lime spreading, coal hauling, and trucking of all kinds. See or call

    - Ira Bennett

    LOST: A child's brown overshoe. Size 9. Finder please see or call.

    - Willie Bryant

    FOR SALE: Two Chester White and one Spotted Poland China Male Hogs. See or call

    - Wayne Fullerton

    FOR SALE: Two male spotted Poland China Hogs. Weight about 200 lbs. See or call

    - Everett Boles

    FOR SALE: Another crib ear corn. 385 bushels. 1 mile south of Beaconsfield. See of call

    - Clair Kirkpatrick

    FOR SALE: Sow and pigs. Sow wght. about 225 lbs. See or call

    - Fred Norris

    FOR SALE: A 8x8 Ft. Bldg. fit for granary. Some wagon box material. Some wagon and implement tongues. See or call

    - Orval Burchett

    LOST? STRAYED? STOLEN? BORROWED? One mortor box from the lot north of the Mason hall, borrower please return it to the Brown Garage.

    WANTED: Some new ideas for the paper. Will accept all ideas readily. Anyone on the paper staff will willingly accept your contribution.

    Banner Lodge Holds First Meeting In New Hall

    [Page 7, December 11, 1941]
  • The Masons of Banner Lodge, No. 327, of Grand River, Iowa, held their first regular meeting in the new Lodge Building Tuesday evening, December 8, with approximately fifty men in attendance.

    Two third degrees were conferred upon Junior Yahns and Frederic Edwards during the evening and also the transaction of the regular business.

    One officer of the Grand River Lodge of Iowa, one past Grand Officer and visitors from the following Lodges were present: Leon, Murray, Decatur, Allerton and Osceola.

    The hall has been completely remodeled and decorated and is very attractive. This is going to make an exceptionally fine place for the Lodge, giving them more room and is more accessible.

    Airplane Makes Forced Landing Here
    [Page 7, November 13, 1941]
  • Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn Smaldridge, of Neveda (sic), Iowa, were flying their piper club airplane from Columbia, Mo., to their home Tuesday and due to bad weather were forced down in the Dick Baker field, Tuesday evening. They spent Tuesday nite in the John Taylor home. Wednesday morning they took Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Taylor, better known as Cotton and Shirley, for a ride and then returned to their home.

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    Transcriber's Note: The final page of this Centennial Issue was somewhat blurry. Transcription of the center of page 8 follows:

    GRAND RIVER, DECATUR COUNTY, IOWA

    This town is located on the Humeston and Shenandoah Rail Road. Though the town is less than a year old, it has about 30 business houses, representing nearly all lines of trade. Grand River is situated on the west bank of the river; hence the nomenclature. Its location is all that could be desired, having no equal as a town site on the "Line." The town is in one of the most fertile and beautiful valleys of the State, and is surrounded for miles in each direction by beautiful [illegible] Prairies, which cannot be cancelled for Grain or Stock growing. There is no other town of any importance nearer than 20 miles in either direction. Grand River is destined to become one of the best towns in the County, or Southern Iowa, and offers the greatest inducements to parties desiring a good point for manufactures or to engage in lines of other business.

    Grand River, June 10, 1882

    Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, November of 2015

     

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