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Newspaper

Gravity Independent

Location

Gravity, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1941

Page

4

Local items from Bedford and area update

Local notes mention Dr M R Francisp a dentist and oral surgeon in Bedford Iowa and a future free children picture show at Gravity movie house. Chris Baker and wife of Willisca visited E J Posten. Glass cutting available at drug store with custom sizes. W L Chandler improves though confined to home.

M. R. Francisp Bedford Iowa Gravity Movie House Chris Baker Villisca E. J. Posten

Mrs Briden family returns home with Nellie Sparks

Mrs John Briden and her son from Janesville return home Friday. They are joined by Mrs Briden's mother, Mrs Nellie Sparks, who will spend the winter months at her daughter's home.

John Briden Janesville Briden Nellie Sparks

Long term low rate loans in Taylor County Iowa

Taylor County Iowa plans include long term low rate Federal Land Bank loans. Sharon Webb daughter of Coach and Mrs Webb recovers from scarlet fever. Mrs Webb’s mother Mrs Marsh of Centerville visiting and improving. Claud Plowman and wife, Bernard Plowman and wife, Mrs Sarah Savage of Sharpsburg and Dorotha Utter were dinner guests of Glen Savage and family. Afternoon visitors included Nettie Savage and her mother and Fred Savage of New Market.

Taylor County Sea Loudon Iowa Sharon Webb Webb Mrs Webb Mra Marsh Centerville Claud Plowman Bernhard Plowman Sarah Savage Sharpsburg Dorotha Utter Glen Savage Nettie Savage Fred Savage New Market

Burwell Daughter Seeks Update After Major Canon City Operation

Mr and Mrs Alda Burwell learned Tuesday of their daughter Mrs Clyde Johnson's serious illness in Canon City Colorado. She underwent a major operation last Wednesday and early reports indicate she is slightly improved.

Alda Burwell Clyde Johnson Canon City Colorado Johnson

Ill child of Anderson family seeks care or help

Kennth Anderson is described as ill with threat of pneumonia while his parents Mr and Mrs Leslie Anderson face potential sale of land or other property. Community notices mention various visits and relocations around Bedford and Des Moines, including neighbors and extended family.

Kenneth Anderson Leslie Anderson

School News Highlights From Gravity and Bedford Areas

Junior High boys defeated Sharpsburg 26 to 15 while girls fell to the Physical Training group 12 to 2. Students report on John Karakash of Turkey and Greece from Bedford, with notes on World Affairs. Teachers attend a county council meeting and a lecture.

Sharpsburg Lola Dunkin Bedford John Karakash Turkey Greece Ivan Eighms Boneitta Lambley Nica Mae Kelley Darwin Farrell Helen Mae Young Lois Dunkin Wendell Levitt Gravity School Karakash Bedford High School Mr Karakash Clearfield Roosevelt Congress Churchill England

Cal Stogdill Family Sunday Visit With Relatives

Mr and Mrs Cal Stogdill spent Sunday with their daughter, Mr and Mrs George Dennis and baby.

Mra Cal Stogdill George Dennis Baby

Correction Omitted Maud Weller Family Card of Thanks

A correction note states that an error last week left out the name of Mrs Maud Weller and her family from the Card of Thanks published by the Weller relatives. The notice apologizes for the omission and clarifies the proper attribution.

Maud Weller Weller

Card of Thanks for kindness and sympathy

We express sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during our bereavement. Thanks for the floral offerings aid to pallbearers and music. These deeds will never be forgotten. Marvin Klakken and Children Mr and Mrs A C Beery Newell Beery and Family Harold Beery and Family

Marvin Klakken A. C. Beery Newell Beery Harold Beery

Family Dinner Hosts Include Huss Family Guests

Mr and Mea Lewis Hus s en tertained their children and families at dinner Sunday. Those present were Mr and Mrs Howard McColm and family, Mr and Mrs Charles Huss, Mr and Mrs Claude Moore and Mr and Mrs Howard Perdew and son.

Mea Lewis Huss Howard McColm Charles Huss Claude Moore Howard Perdew

Woman in Brook lyn questioned after brother’s slaying

Mrs. Edith Reichert, 24, of Brooklyn, N Y, was questioned by state police after the death of her brother George Horne, 26, a Kings Park state hospital patient. Sergeant John J. Lawson said she wept and claimed she could not bear to see him suffer.

Edith Reichert Brooklyn George Horne Kings Park State Hospital John J. Lawson

Community Club Plans Friday Program at School House

The Community Club of the Hickory Grove District holds its monthly program and social at the school house Friday evening. Everyone is invited and asked to bring a lunch of sandwiches and pie.

Hickory Grove

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