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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1946
Page
8
Locals Mr. John Nell and infant son came home Friday from St. Francis hospital in Maryville Missouri. Mrs Perry Williams also returned last Wednesday from Dawson where she had cared for her daughter Mrs Ivan Goodman and her infant son.
Me and Mel Walte Walker left Wednesday of last week for Independence Kansas to visit Lt. Maynard Stogdill and family. They then plan to leave for Oklahoma to visit her sister Franc e Candy and his uncles the Phillippe brothers at Bartlesville and Tulsa.
Mr and Mrs Anisa Hamblin hosted dinner guests Mr and Mrs Guy Campbell and Mr and Mrs Harry Morley. J. D. Loudon, Secretary, Taylor County, Iowa, announced long term low rate Federal Land Bank loans in Taylor County.
Mr and Mrs Forrest Posten travel to Excelsior Springs Missouri after the passing of his mother Mrs Dave Posten. The notice records a family bereavement with no additional details provided.
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Welch of Des Moines visited Monday for a short time at the home of her father J B Clark. They will move to Portland Oregon where they will make their home soon.
Mr and Mrs Karl Coy spent Thursday in Bedford with Mr and Mrs Don Utter and others, according to a brief social item in the local column.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Buckner of Des Moines spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs O M Buckner.
Mrs A W Bander of Rad Oak attended funeral services for her aunt Mrs Dave Posten at the Methodist church on Monday.
The J F F club met on Thursday December 5 with Mrs Lee Mitchell and ten members attended. President in charge Mrs Ora Cree led a business session and the group held a Christmas gift exchange. Next meeting planned with Mrs Ora Cree in the afternoon. Semper Fidelis club met Thursday with Mrs Grace Foster. The D OC club met Friday with Mrs Oren Price.
Rebekah Circle met November 27 at Mrs Harry Mor ley's home with 14 members present. Orpha Lock Dorothy Smalley and Mrs Kent assisted. December serving committee listed. Members were to bring a 25e grab bag gift and a white elephant gift. Meeting set for Tuesday December 31 with Christmas on the regular day. After business, dominoes were played and refreshments served by hostesses.
The Royal Neighbors will meet Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock December 14. Election of officers and a good attendance if desired.
Preaching at 10 a m on Jesus the Way Out. Church School after worship. Evening song service and meditation. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 9 20 a m.
Free Methodist Church announces the pastor will attend a District Conference in Sioux City next Sabbath. Sunday School and Services proceed at usual hours. Prayer meetings are scheduled Wednesday evening and Friday morning. All are invited to attend.
We thank friends neighbors and relatives for cards letters and flowers and all kind deeds. D E Posten Mr and Mrs Forrest Posten Mr and Mrs Joe Thomson Mr and Mrs Dean Posten and Connie Lee express gratitude for support.
Paul Greeley recounts a visit by Mrs C B Lock to Collina with Mrs Clara Heller and friends last week. On the return trip they stopped to see a niece in Sigourney, visiting acquaintances along the route.
Mr and Mrs Ted Seldera spent the weekend at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs O M Brown in Lenox.
Mrs J H Salyards traveled to Omaha on Monday to consult a skin specialist and planned to return Monday evening.
Jim Anderson employed at the Ata’e Hospital in Cilarinda spends his vacation with his family in the area.
Haven Salvarda accepted a position at the state hospital in Clarinda joining the farm department.
Lowell Leighton and family returned to their Cook, Washington home Monday after visiting relatives for more than two weeks.
Mr and Mrs Will Chandler with daughters Mrs Roy Mohrman and Mr and Mrs James Gibson remained guests at the Poe residence for a weekend visit and departed for home Saturday.
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