Moore Farm Sale Brings Prices for J D Moore Estate Lands
The Moore estate auctioned Friday at the residence south of town. Walter Webb bought the 80 acre tract northwest of Gravity at 1275 dollars per acre, described as rough pasture but a bargain. Harry Lambley purchased the west 80 acres east of the twin bridges for 26 dollars per acre. Carl Prather of Clarinda bought the remaining east 80 acres adjoining Highway 148 for 22.50 dollars per acre. A heavy morning shower reduced attendance, but the sale finished as advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Moore
Walter Webb
Harry Lambley
Highway 148
Moore
Carl Prather
Clarinda
Commercial Teacher Signs Contract
Miss Wilma Hadorn of Savannah Missouri has signed a contract to join the school faculty as Commercial English teacher. She is 22, graduates this year from State Teacher's College Maryville Missouri with a B.S. in Commerce and English minor, and has three years of office work experience. She will replace Misa Barrock who did not seek re election. The remaining vacancy is head of the music department and high school duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Wilma Hadorn
Savannah
Missouri
Maryville
Miss Hadorn
Junior College of
St. Joseph
Misa Barrock
Fifteen Grandparents in One Portrait of Gary Beemer
A three month old, Gary Lee Beemer of Sharpsburg, sits with his parents and 15 living grandparents in a posed family tree photo taken last Sunday by Ed Janky. The article traces a multi generation lineage through the Beemer and Wilson families with ties to Gravity and Marion, Bedford, Villisca, and Elihu Baker and Archer, ending with the caption noting the courtesy of Adams County Free Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Lee Beemer
Quentin Beemer
Sharpsburg
Gary
Ed Janky
Beemer
Marion Wilson
Gravity
Ernest Hoops
Lewis Coy
Jesse Wilson
Seal Beemer
Judson Beemer
Grandma Archer
Gary Lee
Elihu Baker
Elina Baker
Adams County Free Press
Camping Adventure Editorial in Boys' Life Sets Outdoor Theme
Dr James E Westin advocates camping in a Boys Life editorial describing camping as a vigorous outdoor program that strengthens the body, builds initiative, and counters modern convenience softness, framing camping as essential training for youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Westin
Boys’ Lirz
Bee Men Meet At Corning Beekeeping Demonstration
A special beekeeping meeting was held Tuesday afternoon in Spring Lake Corning. Howard Shipton of Ames led a package bee installation demo for the State Agricultural College bee department. Mr Turner funded the hives and bees and will host summer sessions to compare progress with existing colonies. About 20 people attended including Rev. C. W. Proctor and J. S. Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Lake
Corning
Howard Shipton
Ames
Bee Department
State Agricultural College
Turner
C. W. Proctor
J. S. Francis
Miss Loretta Baker Visits Omaha With Parents
Miss Loretta Baker of Omaha spent the weekend visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Glen Baker in the city, enjoying family time and local activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Baker
Omaha
Mra
Glen Baker
Club Notes D O C meets with hints and games
The D O C club met on Tuesday April 15 with thirteen members and two guests Mrs Verla Brown and Mrs Jessie Masker present. Roll call answered with household hints. Three short business meetings followed by dominoes. high score won by Mrs Jane Huss and Mrs Vera Brownlow. Refreshments served. next meeting with Mrs Eva Coy and Mrs Gladys Davis on April 1 with tribute to mother. Double Deck hosted by Mrs Willis Kimpton with guests Mrs Cleo Roberts and Mrs Glen Lock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. O. C. Club
Verla Moore
Carrie Utter
Verla Brown
Jessie Masker
Jane Huss
Vera Brownlow
Eva Coy
Gladys Davis
Mother
Social visit to Sigourney by local families
Mr and Mrs Chas Lock Oliv er Lock Miss Dora Mae Babcock and Mr and Mrs Raymond Johnson drove to Sigourney Sunday where they visited relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Lock
Oliver Lock
Dora Mae Babcock
Raymond Johnson
Sigourney
Sunday dinner guest at Jess Clark home
Miss Mary Hill visited as a Sunday dinner guest at the home of Jess Clark, sharing a cordial afternoon with local family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hill
Jess Clark
Ladies Aid at Christian church basement meeting
The ladies of the Christian Aid met Thursday in the church basement with Mel Lillian Savage in charge of devotions and business. The program featured group songs, readings by Celesta Smith and Mra Monahan, a contest by Eva Coy, and a talk by Rev. Sinderson. Edna Roberts and helpers served cup cakes and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Christian Aid
Mel Lillian Savage
Reading
Celesta Smith
Hula Morris
Adda Morgan
Stella Posten
Mra Monahan
Eva Coy
Rev. Sinderson
Edna Roberts
Helpera
Four Car Loads of Cattle Arrive From Des Moines
Four carloads of young white faced cattle came last week from Des Moines. Three loads were sent to Houchin farms north of Gravity, and one to CG N. Hargadin farm east of here. A black cattle load arrived earlier, totaling five carloads to be delivered here this spring. Farmers are expanding herds due to cattle shortages and good pasture prospects and prices.
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Des Moines
CG. N. Hargadin
Here
Mrs Savage Visits Relatives After Sharpsburg Visit
Mrs Sarah Savage of Sharpsburg visited at her son Glen Savage and family then went to New Market Saturday evening to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Savage
Sharpsburg
Glen Savage
New Market
Harold Dowell and Clifford Young Visit Des Moines
Harold Dowell accompanied by Clifford Young of Sharpsburg made a business trip to Des Moines on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Dowell
Clifford Young
Sharpsburg
Des Moines
Dinner Guests at Postens Include Fleming Family
Mr and Mrs Dean Fleming and Dick were guests of Mr and Mrs Lester Posten at dinner Sunday, sharing an evening of conversation and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Fleming
Lester Posten
E. S. Holds Special Meeting With Traveling Star Program
The local O. H E. S. Chapter hosted about thirty visitors from Lenox and other guests Tuesday evening in the Lodge rooms. A Lenox group presented a Traveling Star program under director Dixon, enjoyed by members and visitors. The entertainers will tour Conway Friday evening with the Traveling Star to present to the Conway Chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox
Dixon
Conway
Summer Jobs for Boys Highlights Benefits
Robert K Burns and Live M Spencer of Science Research Associates write in Boys' Life that summer work builds good work habits, cooperation with employers and coworkers, independence, and business exposure. It prepares youths to answer employers with experience when seeking permanent jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert K. Burns
Live M. Spencer
Science Research Associates
Lire
Cemetery road grading plan faces delay and relocation
Supervisor Cade in Lenox Tuesday stated the cemetery road grading crew will be sent to a six mile section south of Bedford before work resumes here. He said mid summer is likely before cemetery road grading is completed, despite earlier plans.
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Cemetery
Cade
Lenox
Bedford
Rhubarb Shortcake and Rhubarb Desserts Report
A set of rhubarb based dessert recipes includes Rhubarb Shortcake with sour cream soda and nutmeg, Rhubarb Vanity with coconut and cocoa, and Rhubarb Whip Cream with raisins. Each uses rhubarb, sugar, and cream or coconut to create layered desserts or chilled dishes.
Stearns Family Dines at Shenandoah Event
Mr and Mrs Russell Stearns and daughter with Lucille Blake joined Mr and Mrs Glen Mick southeast of Bedford for a Saturday outing and were guests at a Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Stearns
Lucille Blake
Shenandoah
Glen Mick
Bedford
Vernon Gold Home Guests Include Four Couples
Sunday guests at the Vernon Gold home were Orie Cree and wife, Walter Fuelberth and wife, Fred Dunkin and wife, and Dorothy Beemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Gold Home
Orie Cree
Walter Fuelberth
Fred Dunkin
Dorothy Beemer
Gravity uses strong pitching to blank Culver and win
Gravity defeats Maloy as Wayne Lovitt Farrell and Gravity combine for two hit no run victory. Lovitt earns the win while Culver takes the loss as Gravity collects eight hits and seven runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Lovitt
Farrell
Gravity
Culver
Reading Party Brings Four County Schools to Primary Room
Miss Ritter and Mrs Engle visited the Primary Room on Wednesday April 16 to lead a Reading Party. Primer and Second grade pupils and teachers from four county schools joined forty three students and twenty four visitors for reading writing and poems for mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ritter
Mra Engle
Mrs Engle
County Official Hospitalized After Illness
Arthur Clabaugh of New Market former county supervisor was taken to the hospital at Iowa City last week for treatment. His condition is reported as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Clabaugh
New Market
Iowa City
Gravity Town Council to Hold Board of Equalization
The Town Council of Gravity will meet as a board of equalization at the town hall on April 28 at 7:30 p.m. Taxpayers may be heard for or against property values set by the local Board of Review. Dave Foster, Town Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town of Gravity
Board of Equalization
Board of Review
Dave Foster
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D.O. C
Willis Kimpton
Cleo Roberts
Glen Lock
Cherald Roberts
Spring Hill
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George
Dave
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Ladies Aid
E. S
Maloy
Perfex
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