Obituary of R J Wallace long time county resident
R J Wallace aged 86 of Gravity died peacefully at home after a long illness. Born in Taylor county he spent fifty years on the Ladoga area farm before moving to Gravity. He leaves wife, two children Kent Wallace and Mrs Vera Nethery. Funeral at home conducted by Pastor Lee Des Moines with burial at Ladoga Cemetery. If lived to January 2, he would have marked 60 years of marriage. He was a noted land operator and stock raiser. Mrs Wallace plans to travel to California with Kent for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Wallace
South Gravity
Taylor County
Ladoge
Gravity
Kent Wallace
W. L. Chandler
Vera Nethery
California
Wallace
Kent
Obituary: Robert J. Wallace of Gravity Iowa 1856 1941
Robert J. Wallace born near Bedford Iowa May 29 1856 died at home in Gravity Iowa December 15 1941 aged 85 years 6 months 15 days. Survived by Amanda Elliott wife since 1882 four children two in infancy two living T C Nethery Covina California Kent G Wallace Gravity Iowa two brothers Frank Clearfield and Lewie Adell five grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral December 17 1941 at Gravity conducted by Pastor Lee Des Moines assisted by Rev Proctor Gravity. Mrs Nethery unable to attend due to husband’s illness.
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Robert J. Wallace
Bedford
Iowa
Gravity
Isaac H
Mary Wallace
Amanda Elliott
T. C. Nethery
Covina
California
Kent G. Wallace
Cravity
Frank
Clearfield
Lewie
Adell
Robert Nethery
Genevieve Nethery
Wallace Nethery
Los Angeles
Gordon Wallace
Lincoln
Nebraska
Stering Wallace
Wallace
Taylor County
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Lee
Des Moines
Proctor
Davidson Heads Home Guard Battalion in Iowa
Forrest H. Davidson of Clarinda is named battalion commander for southwestern Iowa home guard units. Appointed by Lt General Mat Tinley, he will lead units at Shenandoah Red Oak and Council Bluffs as the guard expands to eighteen locations with 112 officers and 1,620 enlisted men across northern and southern Iowa.
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Forrest H. Davidson
Clarinda
Iowa
Mat Tinley
Council Bluffs
Davidson
Shenandoah
Red Oak
Home Guard
Towa
Letters From Cal: Long Beach Under Blackout Rules
Homer Morley writes December 9 1941 from Long Beach California describing a strict blackout. Stores and stations close early lights off after 5 pm harbor area and shipyards under guard. Auto travel limited to parking lights as air raid and invasion fears loom near Pacific coast facilities.
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Homer Morley
Cal
Harry Morley
Homer
Long Beach
California
Pacific Coast
O. K
Riveria
L. A
G.M. A.C
Patrolman Punched Over Improper Parking Incident
A state highway patrol officer was punched in Sumner for improper parking on Carpenter Street. He angled parked instead of parallel parking. The case was dismissed in May or's court. The event caused considerable amusement in town.
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State Highway Patrol
Sumner
Carpenter Street
School News Programs and Lunch Project Highlight
A gym program by Mar Reyes and his wife showcased multilingual singing and a native dance. The hot lunch project at the base ment of the new building grows, feeding 80 to 86 daily with government surplus foods. Classes cover authors, Emily Dickinson, Civil War events, and a weekly discussion on the present war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar Reyes
Mr Reyes
Philippine Islands
Mexico
Lucy Stowell
Mildred Davie
Beulah Worrell
Outhors
Emily Dickenson
Oak Hill Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Mrs Caskey’s
Oak Hill Aid Society hosted by Mrs Mary Caskey at her home on December 10 featured devotions by Mrs Vernon Gold. A business vote approved buying a Library Bond with funds from the treasury and Chi at exchange money. Social chair Lorene Beemer led the program with Mesdames Frank Kimpton Judson Beemer Foreat Poaten and Merle Allen assisting. Decorations followed Christmas motifs and hostesses served sandwiches date cake pickles and coffee.
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Mra
Mary Caskey
Oak Hill
Elmer 1Itton
Ruth Lewis
Mathematical Hen and the Marked Egg in Knoxville Henhouse
The sixth hen in the henhouse of Mra Gerritt ver Steeg at Knoxville laid an egg and marked the shell with the numeral 6. The imprint stands three quarters of an inch high, equivalent to 48 point type, serving as a production tally.
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Mra Gerritt Ver Steeg
Knoxville
Boxer's loss marks first war casualty from local area
John Barchus, son of Mr and Mrs C E Barchus of San Diego California, reported lost in action by Navy Department via his brother Harold of near Conway. A Gravity high school graduate and noted local boxer, John enlisted about a year ago. No death facts yet, but family to be informed as developments occur. message to be sent to California.
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John Barchus
C. E. Barchus
San Diego
California
Navy Department
Harold Barchus
Conway
Harold
John
Navy
Naval Department
Gravity High School
U.S. Navy
County Red Cross Seal Sales Hit Record Pace
The December 16 1941 report shows 4 towns and 37 rural schools reporting TB seal sales totaling $242.95 so far with expectations to nearly double 1940. Lenox and Clearfield each show a 333 percent gain from last year while three rural schools report at least $6.00 and fifteen others over $3.00 per district. Gravity reports $18.91.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Seels
Lenox
Clearfield
Gravity
Beezley Taken To Hospital For Appendicitis
Elmer Beezley was admitted to Municipal hospital at Clarinda Monday after emergency surgery for appendicitis. A rupture and infection were found and his condition is listed as very serious. A blood transfusion was planned for yesterday afternoon.
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Elmer Beezley
Clarinda
Next Sunday Services Church School and Programs
Next Sunday features church school with Mrs Heninger and Ralph Weller as superintendents. Morning worship includes a pastor's sermon and appropriate music. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 pm led by Morris Spence. A Christmas program is set for 7 30 pm. Richard Cobb and family of Boyertown Pa who visited his aunt Mrs Ilo Wilson and relatives at Bedford left here Saturday on their return trip.
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Heninger
Ralph Weller
Richard Cobb
Boyertown
Pennsylvania
Ilo Wilson
Bedford
Smiths Spend Sunday in Shenandoah with Daughter Madeline
Mr and Mrs Gerald Smith visited Shenandoah with their daughter Madeline spending Sunday together in a family outing.
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Gerald Smith
Shenandoah
Madeline
Warning on stranger car and magazine solicitor notices
A warning alerts pupils to avoid riding with unknown drivers near Lenox and urges reporting any suspicious person matching a description to the Sheriff. Teachers near Bedford report a magazine salesman offering Red Book and McCalle for $5 prepaid as a potential rackett. inquire at the office for subscription info.
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Lenox
Sheriff's Office
Algo
Bedford
McCalle
Card of Thanks for Friends at Bible School
Lou Chandler thanks friends for their thoughtful calls cards and messages during illness. The Loyal Berean closes at the Bible school, grateful for such kind friends at a difficult time.
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Berean
Bible School
Lou Chandler
Lucas Hosts Faculty Christmas Dinner at Home
Mr and Mrs B E Lucas hosted a Friday evening dinner for school faculty. A two course meal was served at seven o'clock. Dining tables featured Christmas motifs centerpieces. Afterward, guests enjoyed social time and games.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lambley’s
Gravity Oil CO
Aid Society
County Red Cross Report
Methodist Church
C. W. Proctor
Morris Spence
Anna D. Engle
Naval Oranges
Posten & Son
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