Woman's Study Club Meeting Tuesday February Thirteenth
The Woman's Study Club to meet Tuesday February 13 with hostess Mrs. Frank Smith presiding. Roll call features Original Verse St Valentine. Miss Ina Steeves presents Lincoln vs Washington debate with Mrs. Frank Smith in affirmative and Mrs. Harry Stafford in negative. Valentine box details noted.
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Frank Smith
St. Valentine
Ina Steeves
Lincoln
Washington
Harry Stafford Valentine
F. M. District Meeting At Frea Methodist Church
The Shenandoah District convenes at the Frea Methodist Church in Gravity from February 9 to 11 under Rev. E Ballenger. Preachers and pilgrims from the district attend with a business session slated for Saturday at 9 30 AM. The meetings extend through Sabbath with a cordial invitation to all participants.
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Shenandoah
Frea Methodist Church
Gravity
E. Ballenger
Chas, Dickey
New Sanitary Hatchery Tam Expands Egg Capacity
E. I. Wilson Hatchery announces a Sanitary Hatchery upgrade increasing capacity to 8,000 eggs and plans for a strong season. The note mentions multiple flocks, no culling charges, premium eggs, 28 oz per dozen, and urging early orders for chicks with a code indicating no extra chicks.
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E. I. Wilson Hatchery
Bedford hosts county O E S party honoring new Grand Chaplain
Conway O E S welcomed Taylor County chapters in the Bedford Masonic Temple with a seven o'clock cafeteria dinner followed by an in chapter room program. Grand Officers attended including Mrs Maud Bowers Mrs Gertrude May and Mrs Ella Young. Gravity Chapter contributed eighteen local members joined the gathering.
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O.E.S
Bedford
Conway O. E. S
Taylor County
Clifford Young
Sharpsburg
Masonic Temple
Ralph Rutledge
Conway
Maud Bowers
Orient
Gertrude May
Shenandoah
Ella Young
G. C
Corn-Nog Committee still pushing for farmer signups
The township corn-nog committee reports progress with less than half of about 200 farmers signing. By yesterday morning 80 had signed, and estimates show signing all 200 could bring $58,050 into the township over the contract year, potentially helping to reduce the community’s indebtedness if distributed prudently.
Forest Pershin and sons take 480 acres of Witte land
Forest Pershin and sons have rented 480 acres of land belonging to the estate of the late Dr. Witte of Clarinda about four miles west of here on the Waubonsie Trail and will move there next spring. They have lived on the McAlpin farm north of here and leave it because there is not enough land for all of them on this farm. Virgil McAlpin and family plan to move back from Page county and occupy this place next spring.
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Forest Pershin
Amused Over Instructed: Readers Prefer Fun
A survey finds audiences favor entertainment over instruction in media and education. People seek amusement and lighter content, while calls for stricter pedagogy receive mixed enthusiasm. The study highlights a trend toward accessible, playful formats in programming and learning materials.
Prospects Good For Bank Reorganization
Special notices for bank reorganization drew many men to a meeting at Johnstons store hall. J A Gaebler led Clifford Young through the plan and current status under Senate File 111, noting stockholder rights and deposits. The banking department warned that completion or liquidation orders would follow, urging purchase of 100 shares to lift capital to 25 000. Gravity’s stake is to provide part of the needed amount, with a favorable outlook if reorganization succeeds.
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Johnston’s
J. A. Gaebler
Clifford Young
Senate
Sharpsburg
Funeral Attendances and Indianapolis Trip Detail
Clifford Young attended his brother Dale Young's funeral in Birmingham Alabama after Dale died in a side swipe accident while driving en route to a conference. Dale, 41, was in educational work and the family was staying with Mrs Young's parents in Indianapolis. Clifford and twin brother Gail Young left Indianola to console relatives and Clifford arrived Tuesday afternoon for a tank reorganization meeting at 1:80 that afternoon.
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Clifford
Young
Indianapolis
Indiana
Dale Young
Birmingham
Alabama
Gail Young
Indianola
Mr. Young
Don't mortgage the future for a good time now
A cautionary note urges saving and prudent choices over immediate gratification. The message stresses long term financial health and warns against risky spending that could jeopardize future security. It appeals to readers to balance pleasure with responsibility.
Farm Promise Shapes Corn Hog Reduction Drive
Word from Washington reports rapid signing of corn and hog reduction contracts across the Corn Belt with campaign work underway in many states. Over 1 million farmers have attended recent education meetings as new farm credit associations expand lending in 18 states. The Farm Credit Administration links loans to crop controls, with cooperation from the Agricultural Adjustment Administration noted for coordinated production control efforts and avoiding over indebtedness.
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Washington
Eab
Maine
Washington, D. C
Aew
Farm Credit Administration
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
William I. Myers
Miss Agatha Farrens Returns to School Amid Illness
Miss Agatha Farrens, out for four weeks with scarlet fever, is back teaching. Miss Ariel Smith had filled in during her absence at the school.
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Agatha Farrens
Ariel Smith
Idle A Whyle Club Meets for All Day Quilt Program
Idle A Whyle club members met with Mrs. Chas. Perdew for an all day meeting. The afternoon featured a program after the business session. Guests included Mrs. L. D. Akers Mrs. Ray Walker Mrs. John Pickering and Miss Orra Masker. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Homer Beemer. On March 1 the club will meet with Mrs. Glenn Warner.
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Idle-A-Whyle Club
Chas. Perdew
L. D. Akers
Ray Walker
John Pickering
Orra Masker
Homer Beemer
Glenn Warner
Anniversary Surprise at Morley Home for 20th Wedding Anniversary
At noon on January 29 the Idle-A Whyle club and their husbands brought a covered dish to Mr. and Mrs Harry Morley to surprise them on their 20th wedding anniversary. The gathering enjoyed a pleasant time and the couple received chinaware from the group.
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Idle-A Whyle Club
Harry Morley
Mrs Phillips Dies Suddenly at Home Today
Mrs L J Phillips died suddenly at her home around noon today. She had appeared in her usual health yesterday, and the death came without warning from hemorrhage of the brain. The community is stunned by the sudden shock.
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L. J. Phillips
Fortnightly club meets at Roush home for bridge
The Fortnightly club held Friday evening at the Oscar Roush home with a seven o’clock dinner followed by bridge. High score honors went to Cleo Roush and Oren Price. Guests present included Leroy Johnson and family Jimmie Melvin and family Sonny Wright and Al Conrad of Purnell Nebraska and Miss Lois Booze Hopkins Missouri.
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Oscar Roush
Bridge
Cleo Roush
Oren Price
Leroy Johnson
Jimmie Melvin
Sonny Wright
al Conrad
Purnell
Nebraska
Lois Booze Hopkins
Missouri
Birth Announcement For Ward Valentine Family Daughter
Born to Mr and Mrs Ward Valentine on Tuesday a baby daughter joins the family.
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Mrs. Ward Valentine
Basketball Schedule For Then High School Season
The season schedule lists events at Then High School including the Waubonsie Tournament on February 9 at home, the County Tournament on February 16 at Bedford, and a home game on February 23 against Blockton, followed by the sectional tournament on March 1 to 3.
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High School
Waubonsie
Bedford
Blockton
County Treasurer to Pay All Poor Warrants February 14
The county treasurer will commence payment of all poor warrants starting February 14, with funds drawn from the county treasury to settle outstanding obligations. This action formalizes overdue small-claim reimbursements to eligible residents and entities, ensuring timely relief under local government finance procedures.
Weather, illness touch Northwest County towns
The Northwest country reports fine weather with chilly days. Catherine Leighton returns to school after a chickenpox absence. Measles epidemic spreads through country and town schools. Homer and Wilbur Kimpton have been cutting wood recently. Willis Weaver and Guy Hicks illness progress with visits from Alda Burwell and others. Dallas township assessor Will Weaver visited for official duties. Homer Hicka and Schenck family hosted visitors Sunday.
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Catherine Leighton
Homer
Wilbur Kimpton
Willis Weaver
Bedford
Guy Hicks
Alda Burwell
Will Weaver
Dallas
Homer Hicka
Schenck
The Short Bible by Brookman
G L Brookman discusses the Short Bible noting it omits parts of King James words, simplifying truth and making reading quicker. The revisers explain why certain books are not included and praise the print and binding quality.
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G. L. Brookman
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Firestone
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Veedol
Tank Service
Gravity Oil Co
Northwest Country
Cies Beauty
J. S. Terrill
Ione. Bowen
Johnston’s Store
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