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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1942
Page
1
The Gravity Independent announces editor Francis continues in charge, with publication weekly and subscription rates listed. The paper is mailed from Gravity, Iowa as second class mail matter per post office entry.
Mrs Mias LaVonne Hayes came back to her Creston home yesterday following a week’s visit at her mother Mrs Telvio Davia’s home. Weir, wife and daughter, say Weir, wife and sons and Mrs Hubert Henry and daughters of Bedford were guests in the Nelson Smalley home Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Frank Davis welcomed Friday guests from San Francisco California. Mrs J Posten and her husband plus their daughter Barbara joined the family at Geo Llewin home for a quiet Sunday dinner.
Social Hour notes cover July meeting host Mrs Russell Farrene nine members and one guest Mrs Jay Lovitt. Dora Babcock elected member. August host Mrs W F Johnston. August 12 meeting at Mrs Frank Houchin with 12 members and one guest Mrs Gerald Brady.
Rev Biggerstaff of Boonevia welcomed friends here on Friday. Mr and Mrs Albert Levi of Cedar Rapids, on a two weeks vacation, arrived Monday evening from Omaha and are visiting this week.
Mrs Glen Savage and Doris concluded a Monday trip returning from Omaha after a brief visit, detailing travel and reunion during the early week.
Kenneth Meyers and Mr Law rence Atteberry and baby visited Mr and Mrs A F Meyers in Davis City Friday. Kenneth returned Wednesday and will report for army service on the 26th.
H A Piper and his wife from Lenox paid a visit to the Rey Akers household on Sunday.
Mrs Nettie Emanuel returns to Auroras Colorado Saturday after a two month stay with her sister Mrs Joe Reid and husband in their home.
The WSCS committees spent the afternoon socially and engaged in Red Cross sewing activities, contributing to wartime relief efforts.
The town issues a new ordinance prohibiting chickens running at large. Residents are urged to keep poultry in enclosures to respect neighbors and maintain good relations. Town Marshal Glen Savare signs the notice.
Attendees of the Marshel l picnic at Clarinda on Sunday included Mrs A N Longfellow, Mrs Edna Hendricks, Elmer Furgison and wife, Carl Furgi son, George Crawford and wife, Clare Crawford, Betty Shelde, Mes Harvey Greenly, Bob and Eugean Greenly, Har len Greenly and wife of St Joseph Missouri, Clark Wilson and wife, Battie Nevins and Dean of Omaha Nebraska, Cleo Batten and wife, Bob and Bernard and F Batten and wife of Gravity.
Elvin Beemer and wife and Harold Bayleas and wife spent Friday in St. Joseph, enjoying the day away from home. Local residents reported a peaceful outing with no incidents or planned events.
Mr and Mrs Neil Pella of the Naval Base at Corpus Christi Texas and J W Pella of Clarinda visited Wednesday of last week at the home of the former's aunt Mrs Art Weaver and husband.
Veraron Johns and his wife of Bedford were Sunday evening visitors in the Ray Walker residence, sharing an informal visit and hospitality.
Neal Akers and his wife joined Mrs Ida Piper as guests of Mrs Mary Cagley in Clarinda on Sunday.
Mrs June Pierson visited friends in Corning from Sunday evening until Tuesday morning, staying for a short trip and socializing with locals.
Mes Jees Johnson recovering after illness. Misa Forna Fuller of New Market spent Monday evening with Eldon Valentine at his home. Verda Cody and Leo Bruce of Red Oak visited with Ms Frank Houchin and Mrs Gerald Brady. Miss Iva Kimpton departs for Washington D C to begin employment.
Don Farrens and his sister Faithe visited their parents in Oskaloosa on Sunday. Don left on Tuesday for California seeking employment opportunities amid family update and relocation plans.
Relatives of Me and Mrs A G King of Antioch Illinois Paschal King and Mrs Rowena Belke of Chicago Illinois and C M King of Athelstan attended the event last Friday in the Earl Kingdom.
Earl King and family visited relatives in Clarinda and Coin yesterday. Ronald Webb, recently at a Defense plant in Grand Island Nebraska, returns home today and will move to Clarinda as he has been elected assistant coach for Clarinda schools next year.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Barker C W Barton and Mrs Effie Hollis went to Stockton Missouri Saturday to attend a family reunion Sunday. They returned Monday. Homer Beamer and wife Elvin Beamer Horace Nickell wife and daughter were guests at a dinner at the Herly Nickell home Sunday in honor of the birthdays of Homer and Harley.
Mr and Mrs Ora Konecne entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of their son Pvt Lewis Max Konecne stationed at Ft. Knox Kentucky on furlough. Guests included Fred Konecne and family Creston Mrs Viola Branan of Guss Vesta Konecne of Corning Dean Konecne and family and Rose Scofield. Afternoon callers were Geo Firking wife and daughter of Sharpsburg Clarence Finley and wife of Villisca Alex Heathington and wife Dave Foster and family and Mrs Glen Baker.
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