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Newspaper

Gravity Independent

Location

Gravity, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

2

Willkie Acceptance Speech Electrifies Elwood Crowd

Wendell Willkie accepted the Republican presidential nomination before thousands in Elwood Maryland, outlining a program to restore democracy, prosperity, and world strength. He urged growth over division, defended liberty, warned against Roosevelt policies, and pledged sacrifice to rebuild American leadership at home and abroad.

Elwood Wendell Willie Willkie America Democracy New Deal Europe United States Mr. Willkie France Hitler Blum Republican Party Philadelphia

Adams Visit Highlights Kansas City Guest

Mr and Mrs W R Adams and their son hosted Arnold Rennie of Kansas City Missouri who called Sunday morning and visited in the home of his sister Mrs Art Ssuare and family. They returned home Sunday evening.

W.R. Adams Arnold Rennie Kansas City Missouri Mra Art Ssuare

M's Elmer Brown Leaves for Lewistown Visit

Elmer Brown plans a trip to Lewistown Montana to visit daughter Mrs Lloyd Tyndel and family. He will meet the baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Tysdal on Saturday August 1.

Elmer Brown Tofay Lloyd Tyndel Lewistown Montane Tysdal

Nielsen Family Trip Card Ended With Extended Visit

Mr and Mrs Andy Nielsen with Helen and Junior drove to Fontanelle Sunday. They were joined home by Mr Nielsen’s sister Mr Chas Glade of Bridgewater who had visited, and she stayed until today when the Nielsens took her home and will bring back their three children who had been visiting there last week.

Andy Nielsen Helen Junior Fontanelle Mr Nielsen Chas. Glade Bridgewater Nielsens

Wollenhaupt and Johnston Dinner Guests Visit

Mr and Mrs George Wollenhaupt of Burton and Georgene Elliott visited friends Sunday afternoon and were guests at dinner that evening with Mr and Mrs W F Johnston.

George Wollenhaupt Burton Georgene of Elliott W. F. Johnaton

Utter and Coy Families Spend Sunday Together

Mr and Mrs Donald Utter of Bedford visited Mr and Mrs Earl Coy on Sunday. Dorothy Utter and Alta Hope joined Ms and Mrs Wiley Adams for dinner, complying with the Coys.

Donald Utter Bedford Earl Coy Dorothy Utter Alta Hope Wiley Adams

Taylor County Fair Likely Posts Large Deficit

L M Shaw secretary says Taylor County Fair could show a deficit near 90058 dollars due to frequent rains during fair week. The expected shortfall highlights weather impact on the event's finances and community support.

L. M. Shaw Taylor County Fair

Local Residents Plan Attendance at State Fair

Several residents from the vicinity announce plans to attend this year’s state fair, emphasizing community turnout and anticipated events at the fairgrounds.

Mr and Mrs Earl Morgan and Lowell Park Dine with Lester Parks

Sunday dinner guests at the Lester Parks home included Mr and Mrs Earl Morgan and Lowell Park joining the host for a meal.

Mr. Earl Morgan Lowell Park Lester Parks

Des Moines and New Market visitors at Beker home

Ann Clark of Des Moines and Joan Cooper of New Market spent part of last week at the E. P. Beker home.

Ann Clark Des Moines Joan Cooper New Market E. P. Beker

Foster and Houchin Families Visit Lone Star Station

Mr and Mrs Dave Foster and John visited the Dr Jamison and Russell Houchin families at the Lone Star station Sunday.

Dave Foster John Dr. Jamison Russell Houchin Lone Star Station

Miss Madeline Smith Visits Des Moines This Week

Miss Madeline Smith traveled to Des Moines on Monday to visit relatives and friends over the coming week.

Madeline Smith Des Moines

Adel man and wife visit with L A Coyard

Frank Melton of Adel visited Saturday evening with L A Coyard and wife.

Frank Melton Adel L. A. Coyard

Mrs Robert Marshall Attends Adventist Camp Meeting

Mrs Robert Marshall attended the camp meeting of the Adventist churches last week at Villieca.

Robert Marshall Villieca

Travias Visit Inperia From Nebraska on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Dewey Travia of Inperia Nebraska visited Sunday with Mrs C J Nelson and Ora Nelson and wife, sharing a social call with local friends.

Dewey Travia Inperia Nebraska C. J. and Ora Nelson

Local visitors called on E P Baker home Sunday

Me and Mes Curtin Evans and daughter of Sabathe Kansas and Mr and Mrs C C Baker of Villiaca visited at the E P Baker home Sunday.

Curtin Evans Sabathe Kansas C.C. Baker Villiaca E. P. Baker

Mr and Mrs Barker and Mildred Return From Ozark Trip

Mr and Mrs Lewis Barker and Mildred returned Sunday from a trip through the Ozarks, reporting a pleasant journey with scenic views and several stops along the way.

Lewis Barker Mildred Ozarks

Mrs Elliott Aman Visits with Churchill Family

Mrs Elliott Aman of Shenandoah visited over the weekend with her relatives Elmer Churchill and wife. She spent Sunday with her grandmother Mrs G A Churchill. Her sister Arlene Churchill returned home with her for a visit.

Elliott Aman Shenendosh Elmer Churchhill G. A. Churchill Arlene Churchill

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