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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1949
Page
7
The State Conservation Commission set the 1949 fishing seasons by order. Crappies opened year round due to dominance in lakes, minnows kept open except in state lakes and trout streams to aid bait for crappie fishermen, and frog limits cut to one dozen due to a serious population issue.
Des Moines roving reporter Charley Gimis tours the state for texture in unusual characters. Charley Combs of New Market, a longtime North Dallas township resident famed for his long handlebar moustache, featured in the Evening Tribune.
Everett Clark of Deer Park Washington died last week at his home. His funeral was held there and the body was moved to Sharpsburg where church services proceed at two pm today at the Methodist church. He will be buried at the local cemetery.
Majorie Carlson became the bride of Marvin Carlson at a February wedding held at Glenn and Mrs Combs home near Gravity. The double ring ceremony featured songs by Charles Basher and piano by Mia Wilma Payne. The couple, both graduates of Stanton High in 1945, planned a 6 o'clock ceremony followed by a simple supper for 26 guests.
Miss Joan Bowers of Clarinda and Asrold H Lawson of Stanton wed at 1:30 Sunday at First Methodist Church Clarinda with Rev Beotsinger officiating. The reception followed at Kerns Tea Room as out of town guests arrived before the couple plans to farm near Conway.
KFNF marks 25 years since its Feb 20 1924 launch with a 25 minute noon program and 144 hour evening schedule Sunday celebration noted. Originally run by Haury Field Seed Co the station planned to feature Mr Field and other early members from 3 to 5 p.m. now operates 1000 watt on 92 kilocycles and Capital Broadcasting Co seeks 5000 watt full time permit.
Union Telegraph Co. in Omaha reports a groom who served two years and was discharged in April 1947. Since then he has farmed and the couple plan to live on a ready to occupy farm near Stanton.
Elmer Dutton born September 1 1879 in Taylor County Iowa died February 19 1949 in Gravity Iowa at 69. He served in the Spanish American War and married Maud Brand in 1925. Survived by wife two daughters three stepchildren, many relatives, and a servicerelated church and veterans honors. Funeral was held February or March at the Methodist church in Bedford with pallbearers and military rites at Gravity Cemetery.
Walter Houck County Auditor explains the Homestead Tax Credit requirements for Taylor County homeowners. Key points include owning a home, living there six months, applying before July 1 each year, and that both spouses may sign the application. The assessor cannot sign for you and applicants should coordinate with the county assessor or auditor for help.
Mr and Mrs John Hill of Coin visited Sunday with Mrs Hill's parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Heneleigh to help them celebrate their wedding anniversary which occurred February 22nd.
A 16 year old parolee from Eldora was found driving a stolen car near Bedford after leaving the scene of an accident in Mount Ayr. The vehicle had been reported stolen from Claude Whitmore of Brookville. The boy had been paroled from Eldora to a farmer near Packwood.
The Johnston and Hensleigh families marked wedding anniversaries at the home of Clarence Deewney on Tuesday February 22 1924 The Johns tons celebrated their 64th and the Hensleighs their 48th A birthday cake was shared by Effie Koneene a Johnston sister and Mrs Sam Smith of Clarinda Two-tier cakes were baked by Mrs Sam Smith Guests included Effie Koneene Lottie McComb Will Johnston Seymour Neely and the host and hostess.
A birthday celebration was held Friday at Wel Come Ina School in Washington County to honor Kenneth Treee on his birthday. The event featured a group of students and a guest speaker from the community.
An obituary notes Flomer Hicks died after extended illness and received medical care but did not recover. He lived his life in the northwest vicinity around here.
Mr and Mrs Glen Baker traveled to Council Bluffs on Friday to visit their son Bernard who suffered a mental breakdown and was admitted to a hospital. They returned Monday.
Mrs Jim Terry of Zilah Washington visits her mother Mrs Wilae Alkire and Mr Alkira, staying for a short time at their home.
No 2 and No 3 gallon tubs galv wash boilers milk strainers 4 percent listing fits a dairy equipment catalog segment.
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