Railroad Abandonment Plans For Mail Service
An official discussed temporary plans to switch mail routes from the railroad to star routes with the Clarinda postmaster. A route from Clarinda to Diagonal and back would mirror previous schedules, meeting a post from Humeston at Diagonal. Final plans expected before January 1 when abandonment takes effect. bids depend on capability, not just price. The Bedford star route remains unaffected.
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Post Office Department
Misa Gertrude Posten
Hide
Clarinda
Diagonal
Humeston
Commerce Commssion
Hicks Couple Return From Montana Trip
Mr and Mrs Glen Hicks returned Friday night from Richey Montana where they spent several days. Mr Hicks was called there to auction several months dated for him. During their absence Mr and Mrs Lewis Huss cared for the Hicks farm.
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Glen Hicks
Richey
Montana
Proposed Road Changes Cause Plenty of Trouble
Creston and Mount Ayr dispute state road alterations as the State Highway Commission holds hearings. Ray Emerson faces criticism for backing the Creston proposal to run a new southward road from Creston to Redding, with sections to be paved and others linked to No 2. counties object, fearing loss of routes and funds, prompting protests led by Ralph Clayton, Ora Cade, and local officials in Mount Ayr.
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Creston
Mount Ayr
State Highway Commission
Ray Emerson
Union County
Redding
Ringgold County
Missouri Line
Clearfield
Union
Adame
Taylor
Ringgold
Ic Im
Creeton
No. 2
Taylor County
County Board of Supervisors
Ralph Clayton
Ora Cade
Sam Weir
Icie
Water Floods Stroup Home In South Town
Water from frozen bathroom pipes flooded the Stroup residence in the south part of town while owner Mrs Catherine Stroup of Boulder Colorado was away in Colorado. The leak dumped about 65 000 gallons, soaking every room except the kitchen and leaving 18 inches of water in the basement.
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Stroup
Katherine Stroup
Boulder
Colorado
Fontanelle Observer
Navy Sailor Howard Madden on Four Day Leave in Seattle
Howard Madden on a four day leave from naval service visited Seattle last week with friends. He arrived to visit his mother Mrs Ware Madden in Bedford. Assigned to a transport ship since the war ended he has made four trips to Japan to bring home wounded and able bodied soldiers and is to report at a California port when his leave ends.
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Howard Madden
Navy
Seattle
Waerington
Mra Ware Madden
Bedford
Japan
America
California
Bond Drive Near Top Reaches Des Moines Figures
Victory Bond drive progress reported from Des Moines shows TAS county at 98.34 percent of its quota in internal figures circulated Wednesday morning.
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Des Moines
Tas County
L B Harkless Dies At Clarinda
L B Harkless, 67, died about two o'clock yesterday morning in Clarinda Municipal hospital where he had undergone treatments. The funeral will be at 2 PM Friday in the local Methodist church with burial in Gravity cemetery.
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L. B. Harkless
Clarinda
Intervels
Davis Melvin Melvin Marriage in Hiawatha Kansas
Gladys Davia Davis and Vern Melvin of Hopkins Missouri were married in a single ring ceremony in Hiawatha Kansas on Saturday December 15 at 4 p m The Rev Wm Milton McKnight of the Christian church officiated They reside on the groom s farm one mile east of Hopkins Gravity connections are noted with the bride formerly being Mrs Ralph Davis and Gravity friends extend congratulations
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Gladys Davia
Vern Melvin
Hopkins
Hiawatha
Kan
Christian Church of
Milton McKnight
Melvin
Gravity
Ralph Davis
Mrs Ida Chitty Buried Beside Husband in Fremont Graveyard
The body of Mr. Ida Chitty was brought here for burial on Wednesday. She lived with her daughter in Fremont Nebraska and died December 14. Funeral services were held in Fremont December 18 with Rev Bertha Brown presiding at the committal.
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Ida Chitty
Fremont
Nebraska
Gravity
Bertha Brown
Oak Hill Meetings Closed by Snow and Cold
Snow and cold weather force Oak Hill to cancel or close meetings. Local officials stated the disruption will pause gatherings until conditions improve. Residents are advised to monitor notices for rescheduled times and locations.
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Oak Hill
Lafe Williams Dies Suddenly in Snow Outside Barn
Lafe Williams, 76, died yesterday morning after going to milk the cow at the Elton Lowery place. His body was found outside the barn in the snow by Elton Lowery and his brother. Dr. Keays confirmed heart attack as the cause. No inquest was held and burial plans were under way at Shum Funeral Home in Bedford.
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Bedford
Lafe Williams
Denly
Elton Lowery
Keays
Perry Williams
Shum
Basketball Schedule Preserve for Clearfield Fans
This archival OCR fragment outlines basketball games and dates for Clearfield and nearby teams. It mentions events such as Lenox, Bedura, Maloy, Nodaway, and Taylor County, with tournaments and sectionals scheduled from January through March.
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Clearfieli Snere Fan
Conwas
Waosbine
Prescart
Taylor County Giles
Lenox
Web
Tastoe County Boys
Bedura
Closing Notice for Christmas Shopping
The local stores in Gravity will close early for Christmas. Shop early to avoid last minute crowds as holiday hours begin.
Telephone Exchange Closed on Christmas Day Hours
The local telephone exchange will be closed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Day. Harley Wallace, President.
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Harley Wallace
Mrs Joss Wilson Injured in Fall at South Main Street Home
Mrs Joss Wilson sustained a severe injury from a fall at her home on South Main Street. The incident occurred recently and authorities are assisting with care and investigation as needed.
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Joss Wilson
South Main St
Memorial Service Postponed in Bedford for Cecil Barnes
Memorial service for Cecil Gerald Barnes, planned at Shum Funeral Home, Bedford, was postponed due to a relative’s illness. The George Beckett family moved that week to the Paul Pari area east of town.
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Shum
Bedford
Cecil Gerald Barnes
George Beckett
Paul Pari
Rob
Controversy Persists as White and Commission Weigh Sides
Fred White and the commission hear both sides of the controversy and will make a final decision, while commissioner Ray Emerson of Creston remains on the holographic spot of the dispute.
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Fred White
Commission
Ray Emerson
Creston
November game prosecutions rise with high activity
Increased hunting activity in November produced 238 prosecutions and a 100 percent conviction rate. Courts issued $4,445 in fines and 87 jail days. Trapping violations led 36 prosecutions, fishing 6, with remaining cases for miscellaneous violations including carrying loaded guns on public highways and shooting protected hen pheasants.
Mrs Pearle Chamberlin Heads to Omaha to Visit Sons
Mrs Pearle Chamberlin travels to Omaha on Monday with her son Harold to visit Harold and Cheater Chamberlin at their home, planning an indefinite stay.
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Pearle Chamberlin
Harold
Omaha
Cheater
Ralph Coulthard Injures Arm Cranking Tractor
Ralph Coulthard broke his right arm yesterday while cranking his tractor. Local report notes the accident occurred on farm grounds and authorities are not listing further injuries or details.
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Ralph Coulthard
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Janson
Richard
Bond Drive
Davis
Maloy
Girle Sciional
New Marset
Hera
Nodaway
Clearfisid
Hers
Boya Sectional
Merry Christmas
Cooper
Dee
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