Local light bulbs on sale at drug store
Local items note 25 40 and 60 watt bulbs for 10c each at the drug store. The O E S Chapter will meet at Masonic Hall Monday evening February 12. Miss Jane Turner of Kansas City visited last week with Miss Margaret Hoffman at the T R Hefley home. Mrs Ada Dickerson, visiting her mother Mrs F A Batten during her Chinese, left for Sterling Colorado last week.
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Masonic Hall
Jane Turner
Kansas City
Margaret Hoffman
T. R. Hefley
Ada Dickerson
F. A. Batten
Sterling
Colorado
Cromwell Residents Drive to Clarinda on Saturday
Mr and Mrs Glen Harrison of Cromwell along with A J Leighton and his son Merrill traveled to Clarinda on Saturday in a family outing returning the same day.
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Glen Harrison
Cromwell
A. J. Leighton and Son
Merrill
Clarinda
Drive Slowly Near Children To Save a Life
Public safety plea urges motorists to reduce speed when children are near highways and to maintain constant alertness. Emphasizes the need to react quickly and stop instantly to prevent injuries or fatalities.
Illness Calls Family in Clarinda for Virgil Anderson
Mrs. Irma Woodyard and Leslie Anderson were summoned to Clarinda Thursday due to the illness of their brother Virgil Anderson.
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Irma Woodyard
Leslie Anderson
Clarinda
Virgil Anderson
Neva Lower Takes Housekeeper Post Near Sharpsburg
Mrs Neva Lower started work as housekeeper at the Swarteon home near Sharpsburg on Tuesday. She will close her own house as she rents out the farm to Jim Ackley for the year. Genevieve will remain at the L A Coy home for the school term, likely visiting her mother on weekends.
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Neva Lower
Amos and Elmer Swarteon
Sharpsburg
Jim Ackley
Genevieve
L. A. Coy
Clarinda Woman Visits Grandmother and Helps at Exchange
Mrs. Betty Jean Millison of Clarinda spent the weekend with her grandmother Mrs. Yannie Kimpton and assisted with work at the telephone exchange.
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Betty Jean Millison
Clarinda
Yannie Kimpton
Telephone Exchange
For Sale: Property with a Good Well in Gravity Iowa
A property listing notes a good well for sale in Gravity Iowa owned by A J Leighton. Mrs G E Smith returned Thursday evening from Promise City where she attended her aunt's funeral who died earlier last week.
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A. J. Leighton
Gravity
Iowa
G. E. Smith
Promise City
Perry Yarengton and Gladys Visit Neleon Home
Perry Yarengton and his daughter Gladys of Villisee visited Friday at the C.J. Neleon home.
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Perry Yarengton
Gladys of
Villisee
C.J. Neleon
Visitors from St. Joseph Call on Local Figures
Harry Lambley and wife, Mrs. Lester Parks, Mrs. Mae Roush and Bobby Long were visitors in St. Joseph Missouri Tuesday. Mrs. Roush and Bobby visited the latter's mother, Mrs. Wilma Long.
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Harry Lambley
Lester Parks
Mae Roush
Bobby Long
St. Joseph
Missouri
Roush
Bobby
Wilma Long
Bert Meyers and family visit relatives in town
Bert Meyers and his wife from Northboro visited Sunday at the home of Mrs. Meyer's mother, Mrs. Douglas Riley. He also spent the afternoon visiting his brother Art Meyers and family.
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Bert Meyers
Northboro
Meyer
Douglas Riley
Mr. Meyers
Art
MAN WANTED Rawleigh Route Available in Taylor County
Want steady man to service 10 townships in the west part of Taylor county covering about 1800 families. Route is every two months with good profits. Must have a car. See dealers J. A. Baxter in Clearfield Gust A Falk or Maurice Bredberg in Red Oak or write W. T. Rawleigh Co Dept LAB-236 Freeport Ill.
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Rawleigh
Taylor County
J. A. Baxter
Clearfield
Gust A. Falk
Red Oak
Maurice Bredberg
W. T. Rawleigh Co
Dept
Freeport
Ill
Wisdom seeks Republican nod for Taylor County Recorder
Mrs Chloe H Wisdom announces her candidacy for nomination as County Recorder of Taylor County. She asks for Republican voters support at the June 1940 primary election.
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Taylor County
Soil Conservation Meeting in Taylor County Camp
Taylor County Soil Conservation association directors met at the Bedford CCC camp to advance the soil conservation program. A watershed demonstration west of Clearfield was approved in a petition of seven, the ninth such area in the county. Additional demonstrations are sought in Grove Nodaway Mason Polk to balance county coverage.
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Bedford CCC
Taylor Co. Soils Conservation Association
Walter Florea
Clearfield
Florea
Grove
Nodaway
Mason
Polk
Jackson
Marshall
C.T. Cheney
Taylor Co. Soils Association
Soil Conservation District
C. J. Kirketeg
Harry Hoeg
Shenandoah
Marion
Montgomery
Crawford
Lucas
Page
Mille
Fremont
State Committee
Free Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Invitation
Free Methodist Church presents Sunday School at 10:00 a m and morning worship at 11:00 led by Mrs Bigger staff. Evangelistic service at 7:30 Sunday evening with preaching by the pastor. Wednesday cottage prayer meetings at 7:30 with venue announced each week. Pastor W P Biggerstaff invites all to worship and pledge devotion to God for spiritual and physical dividends.
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W. FP. Biggerstaff
Bedford Family Visits Gravity on Friday Evening
Ben Crossley and his family from Bedford visited Gravity on Friday evening, engaging with the local scene and enjoying the event together.
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Ben Crossley
Bedford
James Salter from Bedford Attends to Local Business
James Salter of Bedford was in town Friday visiting for business matters and meeting local contacts. The visit focused on discussions with area professionals and appointments scheduled for the day.
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James Salter
Bedford
Ham and Bean Rolls with Pork and Beans Sauce
Recipe outlines two dishes: ham slices spread with mustard rolled with mashed pork and beans, then baked with brown sugar syrup. and a Savory Bean Casserole layering pork and beans with bacon and chili sauce, baked until done. Serves 6-7.
New Milk Signage Trial Aims to Boost Iowa Dairy Sales
Town Dairy Industry Commission tests electric flasher milk signs in Iowa restaurants and soda fountains to induce more milk consumption. Burr Willite, executive clerk, says publicizing milk has scientific basis and health authorities endorse daily milk for adults and children. The commission funds its work by a levy on milk and cream producers.
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Town Dairy Industry Commission
Burr Wirlita
Iowa
Willite
Towa
Lost Boy Found By Sheriff Near Lenox
15 year old Arlo Terry son of Mr and Mrs Jim Terry of Lenox was found by Sheriff Ivan Wells about noon last Thursday after his parents asked for help. He had saddled his pony, packed personal belongings, and rode off in a bid to reach Washington state. He carried a note saying not to look for him and appeared hungry and cold upon rescue. He showed $1.50 and his rifle, lariat, and bedding were strapped to the saddle. The boy plans to keep the pony if the family moves to Washington next spring.
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Arlo Terry
Jim Terry
Lenox
Ivan Wells
Terry
Washington State
Arlo
Washington
Vianheath
Terry Farm
Denatured Alcohol Offered for Antifreeze at Drug Store
Denatured alcohol for anti freeze sold at the local drug store at 48 cents a gallon.
Mrs. Ecklin Returns Home From Shenandoah Visit
Mrs. Zora Ecklin came home Friday from Shenandoah after visiting friend Velma Zuiderweg who accompanied her back here.
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Zora Ecklin
Shenandoah
Velma Zuiderweg
Double Deck Club Hosts Steak Fry For Families
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur O'Dell entertained the families of the Double Deck club at a steak fry Thursday evening, bringing together members and relatives for a casual gathering.
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Wilbur O'Dell
Double Deck Club
Card of Thanks Beemer Family thanks neighbors for support
Card of Thanks. We thank friends neighbors and clubs for help during illness and after the death of our beloved wife and mother and for the flowers. The Beemer Family.
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Beemer
Spread Eagle Club Hosts Ladies Meeting
Mrs Vernon Gold hosted the Spread Eagle club on Thursday afternoon with ten members and one visitor, Mrs Elmer Dutton present. Roll call answered with no Aim for 1940. Mrs Sus Lewis received a birthday gift from her mystery sister. A two course lunch was served. The March meeting will be with Mrs Sue Lewis.
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Vernon Gold
Spread Eagle Club
Elmer Dutton
Sus Lewis
Sue Lewis
Misa Velva Boyer Weekend Visit in Sharpa Burg
Misa Velva Boyer of Sharpa burg spent the weekend at the Ora Nelson home.
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Misa Velva Boyer of
Sharpaburg
Ora Nelson
Beemers Dined With Coy Home Hosts Sunday
Judson Beemer and his wife and Quentin Beemer and his wife were dinner guests at the L A Coy home Sunday, sharing an evening of conversation and hospitality.
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Judson Beemer
Quentin Beemer
L. A
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