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Newspaper

Gravity Independent

Location

Gravity, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1941

Page

4

Local items from Bedford Iowa readers and visitors

Local notes mention Dr M R Francs dentist in Bedford and Mrs George Brodersen plus family visiting Des Moines and Creston. window glass service offered up to 62 inch frames. Harold Dowell dined with Dr V A Thomson. Students away for Thanksgiving include Clara Louise Morris Dale Savage Dorothy Lewis Doyle Dunkin Norma Dean Bradley Helen Keiley Thelma Stafford from Maryville Missouri. Mrs Bruce Monahan visited sister in Savannah Missouri sanatorium. Long term Federal Land Bank financing in Taylor County via J D Loudon secretary. Families Glen Wonds Joan Mary Frances Stephens and Ann Dukes invited to New Market Thanksgiving dinner.

Clara Louise Morris Dale Savage Des Moines Dorothy Lewis Doyle Dunkin Clarinda Norma Dean Bradley Helen Keiley Thelma Stafford Maryville Missouri Glen Wonds Joan Mary Frances Stephens Parks Ann Dukes New Market John Stephens Baunay

Funeral Service of Lucinda Wright Weller

Lucinda Wright Weller died November 25 1941 in Bedford Iowa at 83. Four sons Winifred Chas Willie and Smith E. five grandchildren. one sister Mrs Orinda Little of Des Moines survives. She and husband William E Weller joined Cramer Chapel in 1891.

C. W. Proctor Washington Cemetery O. M. Buckner Andy Nielsen Earl King J. S. Francis Lucas L. E. Morley Clyde Stephene L. A. Coy A. J. Leighton Tom Young C. A. Burnel William E. Weller Mr Weller Mra Weller Winifred E. Chas, D Willie W Smith E Mr. Bell Weller Norton William Welles Mr. Bell Norton Cramer Chapel Page County Hyver

Club Notes Bi Monthly gatherings and study club items

The Bi Monthly club enjoyed a chicken supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Thomas on Sunday. The IUU club was entertained by Mr and Mrs Claude Moore Saturday. High scores at bridge went to Mrs Max Shipley and Leater Posten. Mr and Mrs G E Smith hosted the Hi yu wau wau club at their November dinner Monday evening. The Woman’s Study club met November 25 with Mrs O M Buckner replacing Mrs Don Foreman due to bad roads. The president Mrs B E Lucas presided. Program included Heraldy of Range and Romance of Lesther with several members presenting topics. Eleven members answered Thanksgiving Quotations. Christmas exchange names were drawn. Next meeting to be with Mrs C W Proctor on December 9.

Mra Fred Thomas I UU Claude Moore Bridge Max Shipley Leater Posten Woman’s Study Club 0. M Buckner Don Foreman B. E. Lucas Lloyd Bradley Lesther June Pierson Frank Smith C. W. Proctor

Ladies of Christian Big Society Thank Attendees

The ladies express gratitude for donations and help at the bezaar beke sale and lunch held in town hall. Approximately $50 was collected.

Ladies of the Christian Big Society Hell

Dinner guests of Mrs Kate Hatle Sunday

Mr and Mrs Rile Richardson were guests of Mrs Kate Hatle at dinner Sunday, with conversation and hospitality noted in the social column.

Rile Richardson Kate Hatle

Mr and Mrs Von Weil Visit Bedford For Thanksgiving

Mr and Mrs Von Weil spent Thanksgiving Day with her mother Mrs Mary Wycoff at Bedford.

Beemer Family Ties Highlight Creston Waukon and More

Fragments show Beemer family ties with Creston and Waukon relatives. Mentions Frank Beemer, Melvin, Judson, Quentin, Harold Beem, George, Merney and siblings connected to Spring Hill parents during a Thanksgiving gathering. Some wording unclear due to OCR, but names and places indicate a family notice.

Seal Mr Beemer Frank Beemer Creston Melvin Waukon Judson Id Quentin Beemily Harold Beemily George Beemer Mies Merney

Johnston and Morris women spend Friday in Creston

Mr and Mrs W F Johnston Mrs Hanson Mrs Paul Morris Clara Louise Morris and Dorothy Lewis spent Friday in Creston with fellowship and social visit.

W. F. Johnston Mrs Hanson Mra Paul Morris Clara Louise Morris Dorothy Lewis Creston

Sunday Dinner at Crooke Nebraska Camp

Franie left Tay for Crooke Nebraska training camp after Churchill Monday invitation. Ora Churchill and family plus Alves Frances and Rey Embree hosted Sunday honors for Mrs reefs mother. Mrs Mary Petehoj celebrated a highday anniversary. Frances Myer and Mae Marshall visited Dubuque with her daughter. Miss Myer and Mae Marshall attended. Thanksgiving of the Dirie daughters brought Mrs A bara from Omar, Clearmonts, and Mrs Heaty as guests. Melva Dav ame and Barbara Johnson attended with Mr mer.

Churchill Guy Joslyn Francie Tay Crooke Nebraska Ora Chur Anil Alves Frances Mr and Réy Embree Mr Reefs Mra Mary Petehoj Frances Myer Mae Marshall Lsit Anagly Dubuque

Back From Russia Steinhardt Arrives In New York

Laurence A. Steinhardt U S ambassador to Russia is pictured surrounded by reporters in New York after arriving from Russia on his way to Washington to report on Russia's stand before the Nazi machine and the impact of U S lease lend aid.

Laurence A. Steinhardt U. S Russia New York Washington

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M. R. Francs Bedford Iowa George Brodersen Brodersen Chas. Proctor Ben Augustine Harold Dowell V. A. Thomson Bruce Monahan Ollie Heater Savannah Federal Land Bank Feayfa Taylor County J. D/Loudon Gravity Conway Jack Good Worker Jersey Guernsey Chester John Deere McCormick Leslie Anderson Hall Beemer Bros Lucinda Wright Weller Ambley Spear Store Mi ‘Heo Grimm of Osceola Berta Spring Hill Winterset Thed Scott Baker Abara Omar Clearmonts Hea Melva Davame Bararve Johnson Mr Mer Webster B'S Gevmade Made America J. Flick Flick J. A. Lucas Citizens State Savings Bank James R. Locke LAW Farmers & Merchants Bank O. J. Kirketeg Bedford National Bank Bedford, Iowa Rennie & Rennie D. C. Ph Tel B. E. Wycoff West Side Square Clarinda, Iowa Elmer Brown DR. ‘Vv. A. Thomson Wetmore Funeral Home Pathfinder Polls Pathfinder News Center Brifineer
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