Narrow Escape and Odd Local Happenings from Iowa
A stray bolt during strawberry picking barely missed Mra Ray Holthane near Guttenberg, leaving her arms numb for minutes. Reports include Luellen Ross in Clarinda visiting by Guy Rice of Haynes Nebraska, a Washington to Mapleton Dodge road trip, and a 16 year old Donald Holder in a shooting accident in Montana. Also noted are a seven hour birth tale at Eagle Grove, four Center Junction women camping, David Bachman’s fatal tractor incident, and Fred Becker’s 79 year tenure on a Waverly farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Ray Holthane
Guttenberg
Mre Luellen Ross
Clarinda Arreless
Legious Girl
Guy Rice
Haynes
Nebraska
Rice
Karen Anderson
Belle Plefac
Bre
Wbit
Karen
Vicusa
Donald Holder
Montana
Carroll
Obituary: Mary M Turvey of Gravity Iowa
Mary Marinda Turvey born November 30 1861 in Fayette county Illinois died August 4 1949 at home in Gravity Iowa aged 87 years 8 months and 4 days She married Daniel Embree in 1881 and after his death 1901 wed John E Peters in 1904 Peters died 1911 She is survived by daughter Mary R Marshall son Ray Embree sister Allie Sadler four grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral August 6 1949 at Gravity Methodist Church conducted by Reverends Bertha Brown and D C G Callison with music by Mrs Gold Mrs Bordner and LaDonna Heller Interment Lincoln cemetery near Grant Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Marinda Turvey
David
Mary Turvey
Fayette County
Illinois
Gravity
Iowa
Daniel Embree
Embree
John E. Peters
Methodist
Advent Christtian Church
Mary R. Marshall
Ray
Mrs Gold
Mrs Bordner
la Donna Heller
Charles Lock
Charles Perdew
Billy Brown
Pink Gold
Harley Nickell
Lewis Coy
Martins and Melvins Visit Leroy Johnson Home
B Martin and W H Martin of Anderson Indiana along with Jim mie Melvin and family spent Monday at the Leroy Johnson home. The Martins were uncles of Mrs Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Martin
W. H. Martin
Anderson, Ind
Jimmie Melvin
Leroy Johnson
Mr Martins
Mrs Johnson
Becker’s brief Illinois trips show homebody preference
Mr Becker made two visits to Illinois but stayed only a few days each time. He does not enjoy being away from home and prefers returning quickly. The notes imply a strong attachment to his local surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Becker
Illnoia
Television advances as Don Roterson unveils new tower
Don Roterson, a radio enthusiast, erected a 75 foot aluminum reception tower and is now getting television signals at Tiltde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levision
Don Roterson
Tiltde Radio
Enthusiea
James F Francis longtime editor dies at 75 in Gravity
James Francis 75 longtime editor of The Independent died August 8 at his Gravity Iowa home. Born September 27 1873 near Kent he edited Gravity Independent for 42 years and served on school board city council and in the Iowa legislature. He supported community life and was active in the Presbyterian and Methodist churches outlining a long service record. Funeral held at the Gravity Methodist church with many local and family attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James $. Francis
the Independent
James Smith Francia
Alfred and
Georgeson
Jane Devidean Feaocit
Kent
Iowa
Gravity
Highland Park College
Des Moines
Mary Duan
Creston
Georgina
James Francis
Presrbyter Presbyterian Church
Mary
Methodist Church
Mrs Edith Corbin Visited Ler Ter Corbin Home
Mrs Edith Corbin of Elliott was a recent visitor in the Ler ter Corbin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Corbin of
Elliott
Lerter Corbin
Santa Ana visitors visit Mrs Celesta Smith and Herbert
C J Barton and his wife and granddaughter from Santa Ana California were guests at the home of Mrs Celesta Smith and her husband Herbert last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 'J. Barton
Santa Ana
Calif
Celesta Smith
Herbert
Should You Go First Poem Reflection of Grief and Memory
A nostalgic verse contemplates who goes first after a loved one dies. It envisions memory as a garden of happy days and teaches silently how the survivor will follow along the same path, listening for the departed’s voice and aiming to share their last steps in life.
Obituary for Mrs Jess Wilson Irena Baker in Iowa
Mrs Jess Wilson Irena Baker born November 10 1881 in Dallea township Taylor county died August 5 in Clarinda Municipal hospital after months of illness. She was 67 years 8 months and 25 days old. She joined Baptist church in New Market later transferring to Oak Hill and Christ in Fairfield. Married Jess Wilson November 29 1900. They lived in Gravity and nearby areas. Three children Marion Gravity, one died in infancy, and Mrs Elton Hall Bagley. Survived by husband Merion Gravity daughter in law, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren, brother Clarence Baker Leroy Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irena Ethel Baker
Ellhu Marion
Serena Alee
Dallea Township
Taylor County
Clarinda Municipal Hospital
Baptist Church
New Market
Oak Hill
Christ In Church
Fairfield
Iowe
Jess Wilson
Moat
Card Of Thanks For Kindness After Loss
We extend sincere thanks and appreciation for the kindness, messages, and beautiful floral offerings from relatives, friends, and neighbors during the illness and death of our husband and father. Special thanks to the singers pianist and Rev Calilson for the inspiring service. Mr and Mrs Scott Cramer and Jeanette Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piamat
Calilson
JS. Francia
Scott Cramer
Jeanette Ann
Callison Family Attends Donald Callison Wedding
Rev and Mrs Callison and Aunt Minnie Callison with their daughter Mrs Paul Nelson and Mr Nelson left Sunday for Altoona to attend the wedding of their son Donald that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Mra Callison
Minnie Callison
Mra
Paul Nelson
Mr Nelson
Altoona
Donald
Me and Mrs Morris Woodfill callers at the Franela home
Mrs Morris Woodfill of Strand and the speaker visited J. Franela home Saturday afternoon. Both are former presidents of Gravity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs Morris Woodfill
Strand
J. 8
Franela
Gravity
Gravity Legion To Present Play at Gravity High School
The American Legion post of Gravity will present a home talent show tomorrow evening August 19 at 8 oclock in the city high school auditorium. The play Hilarious Capers features a large all male cast of local talent portraying several women characters and aims to entertain the audience with a comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post of Gravity
Vity High School
Euditorium
the Legion
Club Notes D.O.C. Hosts Annual Guest Day at Park
The D.O.C. club held its annual guest day at the park on August 4 with large attendance. Mrs Grayson received a gift. Ice cream cake and cones were served for the youngsters. September let will be the annual picnic for the families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.O.C. Club
Grayson
Conway Merchant Henry Burge Dies at 90
Henry Burge, aged 90, longtime Conway merchant, died at home on Sunday August 7. Funeral services were at Conway Methodist church and burial followed in Gravity cemetery. He is survived by daughter Mrs Orda Heas and two sons Floyd and Dick Burge, all of Conway, plus several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Burge
Conway
Conway Methodist Church
Orda Heas
Floyd Burge
Dick Burge
Bedford
Western Trip for Corbin Family Extended Vacation
Mr and Mrs Lester Corbin and Norma Jean, with Mr and Mrs Floyd Lewis, recently completed a two week Western trip. They visited the ladies' brother's family in Boulder Colorado and then went to Nampa Idaho to see sister Mrs Willis Clowner and brother Francis Else near Boise. The return route included Yellowstone Park and the Black Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Corbin
Norma Jean
Floyd Lewis
Boulder
Colo
Nampa
Idaho
Mra Willis Clowner
Francis Else
Boise
Yellowstone Park
Black Hills
Posten Reunion Held In Corning Park On August Fourteenth
The Posten family reunion gathered August 14 in Corning Park with many members listed from Corning Grevity and nearby areas. Attendees included Chas and Mrs Posten W A Lake Villieca L A Bush Gloria Maymé Gold Sonny Jerry Irvin Floyd Bush Eddie Joe and more, with plans for next year at Willisea Park on the second Sunday in August and a table committee led by Cora White and Charlie Posten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posten
Corning
Chas
W. A. Lake
Villieca
L. A. Bush
Gloria
Clearfield
Maymé Gold
Sonny
Seymour
Jerry Irvin
Brooks
Floyd Bush
Eddie Joe
Andre Harry Sickler
Douglas
Lyle Posten
Jane
Carroll Posten
Carolyn Kay
Marjean
Linda
Cora White
Ixna Posten
Ida Peesten
Gertrude
Dean Fleming
Dave Posten
Forest Posten
Leelie Roush
Donna
Careroll
Deloria
Jerry
Orville Posten
Michael
Howard McCormang
Joreen
Cha. Huss
Lewis Huss
K. M. Posten
Willisea Park
Charlie Posten
Miss Evelyn Beller Visits Liberty Parents
Miss Evelyn Beller of Liberty Missouri is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Heller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Beller of
Liberty,Mo
Clifford Heller
Violation Report 1948 49 Prosecutions and Convictions
A summary from conservation officers reports that 1 729 prosecutions of f ish and game violators were filed in the fiscal year ending June 30 with 1 712 convictions. Penalties totaled 42 468.14 in fines and 4 294 days in jail. Of the prosecutions 664 were for illegal fishing 913 hunting 41 trapping 25 navigation and 89 miscellaneous.
Mr and Mrs Charles Fields Visit Norfolk Area
Mr and Mrs Charles Fields of Clear Lake visited relatives and friends during the weekend. They attended a family dinner at Bedford on Sunday and returned home Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Chas
Fields of
Clear Lake
Bedford
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Glene Lund
Losea Eye
Eagle Grove
Howard Sisley
Staley
Center Junction
Mra Belle Dodson
Mary Mead
Esther McDonald
August Norris
McDonald
Dodson
David Bachman
Clarence Boy
Waverly
Fred Becker
Lincoln Cemetery
Grant, Iowa
44Th Street
North River
New York
James Smith Francis
Gravity Independent
Francie
Gravity Aince
Masonic Sunlee Lodge
Mes Scott Cremer
Chicago
I Mnoiz
Jeanetta Aon
Miro Anna Smith
Okamulgee
Oklahoma
Chas. J
Alfred R
Geo
D.C. Callison
Mra Pink Gildans
Callison
Raymond Aed Deneld Pratcis
Rolot Tripp
Gana Lucat
Sateemenyena
Cemeers
Happi
Gravity Legion
D.O. C
Conway Merchant
Omar Devils
Crisco
Posten &Son
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