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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1935
Page
4
Elmer Brown and Mrs Jane Posten with daughter Zona visited Grant Sunday. Albert Bender and family Maurice drove to Des Moines for the state fair. Maurice entered the baby health contest Monday.
The Misses Naomi and Bernice Van Nice left Tuesday for Carroll for employment. Guy Campbell and wife traveled to Des Moines yesterday to visit their children and attend the State Fair. Dave Peck and wife came Tuesday evening from Des Moines to visit Mrs. Peck's mother, Mrs. I. M. Damewood.
Rev Nixon and his family spent a couple of weeks touring Washington D C and visited relatives in Wisconsin. Paul and his wife paused in Des Moines before the rest arrived back home Sunday night.
Mee J R Foster of Clearfield recently visited her son J D Foster and returned home yesterday. She was accompanied by Leo Balcom who visited at his uncle Dave Foster’s home.
Blair Price and wife started a Saturday trip through the Ozarks. Miss Leema Walker visited her friend Gwendolyn Journey in Corning on Friday. Mrs Fannie Double and her son Clint of Bedford visited the Harry Lambley home Sunday and attended the funeral of Mrs Alice Johnson.
Ed Thompson of Des Moines drove down Saturday afternoon returning home Sunday. He was accompanied by his wife and children who had been visiting relatives in the area the past week.
Leslie Slack and his wife and daughter along with Paul Greeley and his wife arrived yesterday from Des Moines after attending the state fair, sharing news of their trip and experiences.
A 60c box of Luxor face powder and a 50c bottle of Luxor perfume offered together for 60c at the local drug store. The deal highlights a boxed cosmetic set priced as a single offer. The advertisement stresses affordability and brand consistency for shoppers.
Geo Beemer and family traveled to Des Moines at the start of the week to visit the state fair, enjoying exhibits and events there.
Mrs Earl King was admitted to St Joe hospital on Tuesday afternoon for a planned operation. She was accompanied by her husband, her sister Mrs Ostrander, and Dr and Mrs Reed. Mrs Georgia King of Blockton remains with the King boys during their absence.
Oak Hill Violet and Bernard Corbin of Corning visited uncle Lester Corbin and family for a week. Lyle Young and family visited Mark Corbin's household last week. Mary Jane West spent time with Violet and Mary Lou Corbin. Alonzo Firkins staying with daughter Winnie Shipley near Guss. Lester Corbin party and Violet and Bernard visited A. White home in Villisea. Frank Kimpton Lewis Haas left for California to visit relatives. Mrs. Harry Crowell and Lea returned from Prescott after caring for Barker grandchildren and tasks while Mr. Barker was in hospital. Miss Darlene West overnight with Marie Kingery. Violet Corbin stayed overnight with Mary Jane West.
Ezhial Talbert Dutton born May 29 1867 in Wisconsin died August 23 1935 in University hospital Iowa City at age 67. Survived by wife Mattie Williamson two sisters and three brothers. Funeral at M E church with mixed quartet and pallbearers. interment Gravity cemetery.
Funeral attendees from out of town for Mrs. Alice Johnson included Miss Dorothy Ray from Des Moines Ira Roberts and wife Herman Roberts and wife Geo Norton and wife Chae Devoe and wife Lee Walkup and wife Mrs Walt Farnham and daughter Fern all of Conway Mrs Frauk Wright Mrs Edmonson and daughter Edna Albert Salen and wife Mrs Clark Grace Elgin Grace Geo Irwin and wife Jase Nevins and wife and Mrs Geo Keith all of Bedford Bert Meyers and wife of Northboro Marvin Meyers and wife of Shenandoah Clifford Underwood wife and son Richard of Sharpsburg
Mrs Paul Greeley and Misses Mildred Barker Gwendolyn Cree Ariel Smith and Floy Madden attended the teachers meeting at Bedford on Friday.
Albert Levi and his wife depart Sunday for a week long vacation in the Ozarks. Their son Bobbie Levi remains at the Vincent Duke home in Kellerton while the parents are away.
Mrs George Depew and daughter Leota Bell join Mrs Vera Greenway in driving to St Joe on Saturday to visit Mrs Mamie Overleese who is a patient in a local hospital.
Frank Peterson, his wife and daughter of Omaha and GC. C. Milla and wife of Lenox were visitors at the A. & Davis and the Tom Lower homes here Sunday.
Glen Lock came home last week from Galesburg Illinois where he worked in a barber shop. Mrs Lock plans to return with her parents who are visiting in Galesbury.
Jeff Liston and family of Roswell New Mexico left for home Tuesday after a visit with his brother Philip Liston and wife. They called on Dee Liston and Fill Reed families and enjoyed a Monday picnic at Sherandoah. En route they visited their daughter in Wichita Kansas marking Jeff Liston and his brother's first Iowa meeting in about twenty years.
Frank Chandler and wife, W. L. Chandler and Bobbie Paul of Bedford traveled to Des Moines on Tuesday morning to attend the event, making a brief visit tied to local happenings.
The Christian Aid group met Wednesday afternoon at the church with 30 members present. Mrs. Richardson and her helpers led the program and refreshments after the business portion.
Mrs. Travis plans to visit at her parents Frank Smith and wife through the week, then return to her home in St. Louis. Lee Travis resumes duties Monday following the visit.
Miss Melva Davis arrived Saturday from Omaha and spent Sunday with her parents Frank Davis and his wife, sharing time with the family in town.
Gerald Smith and his wife and daughter Madeline visited Griswold on Sunday along with Mr. Smiths brother and his wife.
Miss Ruth Nixon has accepted a position as teacher of the department of music in the Hancock schools Iowa.
The report highlights best timing for exterior painting and notes available paint prices at the Drug Store. White paint is advertised as low as 1.48 dollars, with various paint types offered at this location.
Dr M R Francis operates as a dentist and oral surgeon in Bedford Iowa offering comprehensive dental care and surgical procedures. The listing notes professional services, location, and professional designation for the practitioner.
Edd Leffing and gon and Chas of Oxford Jet Iowa visited with their cousin Mrs Wave Madden on Thursday of last week.
Roberta, Orland and Burton Wollenhaupt of Clarinda visited here Sunday with friends. Their sister Georgene, who had been visiting Dorotha Lewis, returned home with them.
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