Lightning Scar Near Guttenberg Averts Injury
Mrs Ray Holtbane narrowly escaped a strike while picking strawberries near Guttenberg. The bolt struck nearby, numbing her arms for minutes. Other items report visits, car details, a fatal accident when a rifle discharged in a car seat injuring Don vid Holder, and a baby delivery at Eagle Grove with a hospital escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Holtbane
Guttenberg
Donvid Holder
Montana
Carroll
Eagle Grove
Mra Howard Staley
Obituary of Mary Marinda Turvey of Gravity Iowa
Mary Marinda Turvey born November 30 1861 in Fayette County Illinois passed away August 4 1949 at Gravity Iowa aged 87 8 4. She married Daniel Embree in 1881 and John E Peters in 1904 survived by daughter Mary R Marshall Gravity IA son Ray Embree Los Angeles CA sister Allie Sadler Wheatland WY four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services August 6 1949 at Gravity Methodist Church conducted by Reverends Bertha Brown and D C Callison with music by Mrs Gold Mrs Bordner and LaDonna Heller. Interment in Lincoln Cemetery near Grant IA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Marinda Turvey
David
Mary Turvey
Fayette County
Illinois
Gravity
Iowa
Daniel Embree
Embree
John E. Peters
Methodist
Advent Chrisstian Church
Mary R. Marshall
Ray
D. C. Callison
Mrs Gold
Mra Bordner
la Donna Hellér
Charles Lock
Charles Perdew
Billy Brown
Pink Gold
Harley Nickell
Lewis Coy
Anderson trio visits Leroy Johnson home
J B Martin and W F Martin of Anderson Indiana with Jim Melvin and family spent Monday at the Leroy Johnson home. The Me Martins were uncles of Mrs Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Martin
W. 4. Martin
Anderson, Ind
Jimmie Melvin
Leroy Johnson
Me Martina
Mra Johnson
Becker Makes Two Illinois Trips But Prefers Home
Toledo radio enthusiast Yellingston Don Aoterson erected a 75-foot aluminum reception tower and is now getting television. Becker made two trips to Illinois but argued only a few days, not liking being away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker
Illinois
Don Aoterson
Toledo
James S. Francis Obituary Pioneer Editor of The Independent
James S. Francis 75 longtime Gravity Iowa editor of the Independent died August 8 at his home. Born September 27 1873 near Kent Iowa he lived in Gravity 42 years publishing the Gravity Independent. He served as school board member city council state legislator Mason Sunrise Lodge member and active church worker several decades. He married Mary Coan in 1906 and had one daughter Jeanette Ann. The obituary notes his broad knowledge of scriptures and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Francis
the Independent
James Smith Francis
Alfred and
Georgaina Jane Davidson Francis
Kent
Iowa
Io Gravity
Highland Port College
Aie
Georgeina
Jances Francie
Supar
Tie Wife
Prairie Ster Presbyterian Church
Mary
Gravity Independent
Merc Francie
Gravity Alnee
Gravity
Methodist Church
James Francis
James Smith Francia
Mes Scott Cremer
Chicago
Hindz
Jeanette Ann
Anna Smith
Okamulgee
Oxlahams
Chas. J. and
Alfred R
Crasson
Geo
Should you go first and I remain
Poem reflecting on memory after a loved one dies. The speaker asks the departed to walk ahead, promising to follow and recall each step. Memory of shared happiness sustains hope, with the belief that death cannot destroy that gift. The plea to walk slowly down the path conveys enduring love.
Visitors at the Celesta Smith and Herbert Home
Mrs Edith Corbin of Elliott and Mrs C T Barton with her granddaughter, both from Santa Ana California, were visitors at the home of Mrs Celesta Smith and Herbert last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Corbin of
Elliott
Lester Corbin
C. T. Barton
Santa Ana
Calif
Celesta Smith
Herbert
Funeral services for faithful year’s, at Methodist church
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev D C Callison officiating. The singers were Mr Pink Gild and %ye Frank Bord ner, with Mrs Callison as pianist. Interment followed in Gravity cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
D.C. Callison
Pink Gild
Frank Bordner
Mra Callison
Paul Greeley
Elmer Brows
Kelena Henloger
Mes L.T. Reed
Caskee Bravura Warenix
Paul, la
Card Of Thanks for kind words and service after death
We extend sincere thanks for kindness, love, and floral offerings during our husband and father’s illness and passing. Special thanks to the singers pianist and Reverend Calilson for the inspiring service. Mrs J S Francia Mr and Mrs Scott Cramer and Jeanette Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calilson
J. S. Francia
Scott Cramer
Jeanette Ann
Callisons Travel to Attend Donald Callison Wedding
Rev and Mrs Callison with Miss Minnie Callison and Mr Nelson travel to Altoona for the wedding of their son Donald that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Mra Callison
Minnie Callison
Mra
Paul Nelson
Mr Nelson
Altoona
Donald
Woodfills Visit J. Francis Home Saturday
Mr and Mrs Morris Woodfill of Strand called at J Francis home Saturday afternoon. They are former residents of Gravity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Woodfill
Strand
J. 8. Francis
Gravity
Obituary of Mrs Jess Wilson Jeene Ethel Baker
Mrs Jess Wilson Jeene Ethel Baker daughter of Ellhu Marion and Serena Alice born November 10 1881 Dallas Township Taylor county died August 5 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital age 67 8 25 Married to Jess Wilson November 29 1900 lived near Gravity. Survived by husband Marion Gravity daughter Mrs Elton Hall Bagley three grandchildren three great grandchildren and brother Clarence Baker Leroy Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeene Ethel Baker
Ellhu Marion
Serena Alice
Dallas
Iownahip
Taylor County
Clarinda Municipal Hospital
Baptisl Church
New Market
Oak Mill Church
Christian Church
Fairfield
Iowe
Jess Wilson
Gravity
Marion
Mra Elton Hall
Bagley
West Gravity
E& von
Merion of
Mra
Elton Hall
Clarence Baker
Leroy, Lowa
Gravity Legion To Present Hilarious Cepera Play
The Gravity American Legion plans a home talent show at Gravity High School auditorium tomorrow evening August 19 at 8 o clock. The comedy features an all male cast portraying many women roles in a light hearted performance likely to entertain local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion Poss of Gravity
Gravity High School
the Legion
Club Notes D O G C Annual Guest Day at the Park
The D O G C club held its annual guest day at the park on August 4 with large attendance. Myre Grayson received four gifts. Ice cream and cake refreshments were served and cones provided for the youngsters. September will feature the annual picnic for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.O. GC. Club
the Park
Myre Grayson
Younga
Conway Merchant Henry Burge Dies at 90
Henry Burge, a Conway merchant of many years, died at his home Sunday August 7 after a period of failing health. Funeral services were held at the Conway Methodist church Tuesday afternoon with burial in Gravity cemetery. He is survived by a daughter Mrs Ozda Heas two sons Floyd Burge and his wife and Dick Burge all of Conway and several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Burge
Conway
Conway Methodist Church
Ozda Heas
Floyd Burge
Dick Burge
Conwa
Aleo
Badford Times
Prene
Western trip brings Corbin family home from Idaho and Colorado
Mr and Mrs Lester Corbin and Norma Jesu returned from a two week Western trip accompanied by Mr and Mrs Floyd Lewis. They stayed with the ladies' brother in Boulder Colorado, then visited relatives in Nampa Idaho before returning home via Yellowstone Park and the Black Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Corbin
Norma Jesu
Floyd Lewis
Boulder
Colo
Namps
Idaho
Willis Clowner
Francis Elee
Boise
Yellowstone Park
Black Hille
Miss Evelyn Heller Visits Liberty Parents
Miss Evelyn Heller of Liberty Missouri visits her parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Heller while staying in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Heller
Liberty
Mes
Clifford Heller
Posten Reunion Held In Corneé Park
Posten family and relatives from Clearfield Seymour Gravity Corning and nearby towns gathered for a reunion on August 14 in Corneé park. Attendees listed include Mr and Mrs Chas Posten Mr and Mrs W A Lake Gloria Maymé Gold Sonny and many others. Next year’s reunion will be at Villisca Park on the second Sunday in August with Cora White and Charlie Posten as table committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posten
Corneéing
Chas. Posten
W. A. Lake
Wilkees
L. A. Bush
Gloria
Clearfield
Maymé Gold
Sonny
Seymour
Jerry Irvin
Brooks
Corning
Floyd Bush
Eddie Joe
Harry Sickler
Douglas
Lyle Posten
Jane
Carroll Posten
Carolyn Kay
Marjean
Linda
Cora White
Zina Posten
Ida Possten
Geetrude
Dean Fleming
Dave Posten
Fores Posten
Seelie Roush
Donna
Cars Roll
Deloris
Jerryy
Orville Posten
Michael
Howard McColm
Joreen
Cha. Hussj
Violation Report Details 1948 49 Prosecutions
A conservation officers summary shows 1 729 prosecutions in the fiscal year ending June 30 with 1 712 convictions. Fines totaled 42 468 14 and jail time 43914 days. Violations included 66 for illegal fishing 913 hunting 41 trapping 25 navigation and 89 miscellaneous.
Fields Visit Family in Bedford Weekend
Mr and Mrs Chas Fields of Clear Lake visited relatives and friends Saturday evening and attended a family dinner in Bedford on Sunday before returning home Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr and
Mes
Chas
Fields of
Clear Lake
Bedford
Rice Sale Ad Listing Minute Rice Prices
An advertisement notes pre cooked Minute Rice priced at 45c per package, with deals showing 13c and 25c price points. The small-format ad emphasizes budget items and pantry staples for shoppers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Luellen Ross
Clarinda
Guy Rice
Haynes
Nebraska
Rice
Glenn Lund
Aren Anderson
Belle Plefne
Ber Oplomates
Karen
Center Junction
Belle Dodson
Mary Mead
Esther McDonald
August Norris
McDonald’s
Mes Dodson
David Bachmen
Clarence
Thera
Waverly
Fred Becker
Lincoln Cemetery
Grant, Iowa
44Th Street
North River
New York
Jaznck
Masonic Sunrise Lodge
Frei
Happi
Nes
Gravity Legion
D.O
Conway Merchant
Omar Devils
Crisco
Posten &Son
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!