Mrs. Fleming Dies After Long Illness North of Gravity
Mrs. Frank Fleming passed away at her home near Gravity after a prolonged illness. She had been brought home from St. Joseph hospital a few weeks earlier as doctors yet could not ease her condition. Funeral services were held at the Gravity Methodist church with interment in Gravity Cemetery.
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Frank Fleming
Gravity
St. Joe
Missouri
Gravity Methodist Church
Gravity Cemetery
Mail Carrier Overcome by Gas On Route No 2
Earl King on route No 2 was gassed by monoxide from a defective car exhaust. He stopped at Marion Wilson’s home to rest for a couple of hours Friday before finishing his route. He recovered enough to continue working though he remained affected for several days.
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Earl King
Marion Wilson
Wilson Place
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs John Goodhue of Carlisle
Word has been received of the birth of a little son to Mr and Mrs John Goodhue of Carlisle on February 18. Mrs Goodhue formerly Miss Helen Young of this place. They and the baby are in a hospital in Des Moines.
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John Goodhue
Carlisle
Goodhue
Helen Young
Des Moines
Woman's Study Club Meeting Plans and Skits
The Woman's Study club meets March 2 at Mrs. T. R. Hefley's home. Skits include life sketches of Zane Grey by June Pierson, Grace Richmond by G. B. Madden, Edison Marshall by Hefley, a review of the opening of the San Francisco Bridge by Ora Masker, and a short safety rules talk by O. M. Buckner.
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Woman’s Study Club
T. R. Hefley
Zane Grey
June Pierson
Grace Richmond
G. B. Madden
Edison Marshall
San Francisco Bridge
Mise Ora Masker
O. M. Buckner
Charlene Wiley to Rowland Dunkin in Nebraska City nuptials
Charlene Wiley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wiley of Hopkine Missouri wed Rowland Dunkin son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dunkin of Gravity Iowa. Rev Walter H. Jackson officiated at the Methodist parsonage Nebraska City. Bride a Hopkins High School 1983 graduate and student at Maryville State Teachers College.
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Lawrence Wiley
Hopkine
Missouri
Charlene
Rowland Dunkin
Fred Dunkin
Gravity
Iowa
Walter H. Jackson
Nebraska City
Nebraska
Hopkins High School
Maryville State Teachers College
Dunkin
Gravity High
Simpson College
Hopkins
Harold Ringgold
Ringgold
Mrs Stafford Visiting In Iowa at Sister's Home
Mrs W C Stafford of Waverly Iowa visits at the home of her sister Mrs Roscoe Dunn and husband.
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W.C. Stafford
Waverly
Iowa
Roscoe Dunn
D M C Club Meets with Mrs Earl King Guests Named
The D M C club met with Mrs Earl King on Friday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Toby Carson of Shenandoah Mrs T R Hefley and Mrs G E Smith.
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Earl King
Toby Carson
Shenandoah
T. R. Hefley
G. E. Smith
Mrs Bradley Heads to St. Joe to Stay with Mother
Mrs. Lloyd Bradley travels to St. Joseph this morning to stay with her mother Mrs. R. B. Monahan. Mr. Monahan, who has been with his wife, will return this evening.
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Lloyd Bradley
St. Joe
R. B. Monahan
Monahan
Funeral Attendees Include Rainforth and Peck Families
Roy Rainforth and son Norman Dale of Mt. Pleasant and Mr and Mrs Dave Peck of Des Moines attended the funeral of Mrs Frank Fleming yesterday.
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Roy Rainforth
Norman Dale
Mt. Pleasant
Dave Peck
Des Moines
Frank Fleming
Rhodes High Team Wins First County Tournament Trophy
Mr and Mrs J W Ackley report their son Russell Ackley athletic coach at Rhodes High School sent word his Rhodes boys basketball team won the Marshall County county tournament Saturday night. It was Rhodes first tournament victory and they celebrate the trophy as Prof Ackley continues his second year as coach.
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J. W. Ackley
Russell
Rhodes
Marshall County
Prof. Ackley
Forty Six Year Old Picture Given To Gravity Schools
A framed picture of Gravity school’s first building and pupils was presented to the school board. It came from Mrs. Alice Ray Johnson via Jess Clark and honors the original two story frame school with long ground floor and upper room. The photo lists pupils and teachers including Homer McKay George Roberts Nora Wagoner Arch ie Fleming Jess Clark Cassie Royce Frank Warren Myra Lock and Alice Ray among others.
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Alice Ray Johnson
Jess Clark
O. V. Long
Mary Fleury
Homer McKay
George Roberts
Fred Clark
Herb Clark
Will Sawyer
James McKay
Brayden Mulford
Arthur Bedell
Frank Lorimer
Earnest Warner
Arthur Barkley
Ira Lock
Chas Lock
Ira Cothren
Ora Hemelburger
Roy Herring
Fred Herring
Nellie Porter
Grace Johnston
Alta Monahan
Dora Royce
Maggie Lock
Lillie Dillabaugh
Rosa Clark
Lula Mulford
Nellie Bardwell
May Herring
Josie Wagoner
Blanche Wagoner
Daisy Dillabaugh
Mary Roberts
Nora Wagoner
Archie Fleming
Cassie Royce
Frank Warren
Arthur McKay
Bruce Monahan
Charlie Smith
Will McKay
Andrew Barkley
Paul Fleming
Myra Lock
Elmo Bardwell
Allie Bedell
Clarence Dowlin
Gertie Sawyer
Nellie McColm
Marjorie Fleming
Kate Kelley
Myrtle Long
Alice Ray
Willie Mona
Notable Local Names Listed Among Teachers and Residents
A roster lists residents and teachers including Nora Han, Nora Wilson, Charlie Douglas, Elsie Wilson, Artie Adams, Jennie Bucher, Lena Riley, Zoe Bucher, Carrie Porter, Jim Monahan, Cliff Barkley, Ollie Kysar, Frank Douglas, with teachers Mary Fleury and Q V Long noted.
Lee Community Meeting Friday Evening
The Lee Community hosts a Friday evening gathering with the entertainment committee formed by the families of Glen Mick and Jake Kernen and Mr. Chas Campbell leading the effort.
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Lee
Glen Mick
Jake Kernen
Chas. Campbell
Christian Aid Meeting Held with 24 Members Present
The Christian Aid group met last Wednesday with Mrs. Oliver Posten presiding and 24 members in attendance. Mrs Earl King led the business session and a program followed conducted by Mrs Geo Roberta and her helpers who also handled refreshments.
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The
Christian Aid
Oliver Posten
Earl King
Geo. Roberta
Mrs. Leslie Roush Burned Carrying Teakettle
Mrs. Leslie Roush suffered severe burns last Tuesday after slipping on a walkway while holding a teakettle of boiling water. The hot liquid spilled onto one arm and one side of her body, causing painful injuries.
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Leslie Roush
Mrs Welch Visits Des Moines and Clarinde Relatives
Mrs James Welch of Des Moines visited Thursday of last week at her father Jesse Clark's home. She also spent time with her sister Mrs Clyde Lawson at Clarinde.
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James Welch
Des Moines
Jesse Clark
Clyde Lawson
Clarinde
Roadgripper Tire Prices Cut At Gamble Store
Roadgripper tires are discounted as stock lasts with 4.75-19 priced at 5.00 and 00-16 at 738. Gamble Store offers these reduced prices amid rising tire costs elsewhere.
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Gamble
Rebekah Circle Meeting Postponed One Month
The Rebekah Circle postponed its gathering with Mrs. Wm. Egleston from last Wednesday to the regular meeting time next month due to illness and muddy roads.
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Rebekah
Freshman Class Honors Grace With Home Party
Freshman High School classmates gathered Wednesday evening at Wilma Grace’s home to celebrate her with a party. They played games and shared homemade candy in a warm, informal tribute.
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Wilma Grace
Snowstorm Worst of Winter Blocks Roads and Rails
A severe snowstorm Saturday left eight inch drifts blocking east and west routes while north south highways stayed open. Conway bus and several cars sought shelter as plows failed against drifts. Trains halted with first service resuming after noon yesterday. Mail delivery limited as roads remain unopened. The snow will provide moisture for crops when it melts.
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Here
Conway
Bedford
148
van Wert
Gravity Independent School Election Notice
The annual school election for Gravity Independent district will be held at the town hall on the second Monday in March. Two directors will be elected for three-year terms and a treasurer for two years. Incumbent directors G. E. Smith and J. S. Francis retire, with Emer Brown serving as treasurer.
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Gravity Independent
G. E. Smith
J. S. Francis
Emer Brown
Birthday Party and Special Sunday at Church of Christ
The Church of Christ led by Max Buck plans a post storm revival with a large crowd next Sunday. A birthday party for January and February birthdays is tonight a pot luck event inviting families, followed by a special Sunday service. Chris t Endeavor meets at 6 30 PM in the church basement for a brief gathering.
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Wicter
Chris
Lambley Family Moves to Egleston Property Near Depot
The Harry Lambley family moves today to the Wm. Egleston property near the depot.
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Harry Lambley
Wm. Egleston
Royal Neighbors Meet at Mrs Eula Morris Home
The Royal Neighbors gather at the home of Mrs Eula Morris on March 2 for a as yet unspecified meeting agenda.
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Eula Morris
Beemer and Farrens Visit Des Moines for Oil Company Meeting
Mr and Mrs Horace Beemer and Don Farrens with Mr and Mrs Orville Jefferies of Bedford drove to Des Moines Friday where the men attended a Standard Oil Company event.
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Horace Beemer
Don Farrens
Orville Jefferies
Bedford
Des Moines
Standard Oil Company
Masonic Meeting Notice From Sun Light Lodge
The regular meeting of Sun Light Lodge will be held at the hall next Tuesday evening. Members are urged to attend for their good and for the good of others.
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Sunlight Lodge
Otyokwa Campfire Girls Hold Regular Meeting
The Otyokwa Campfire Girls met Tuesday night with guardian Misa Cox for their regular meeting. Jello was passed out for sale at ten cents a package.
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Misa Cox
Jello
Ona Hogue
U T D Club Meets with 11 Members and Visitor
The U T D club met Thursday with 11 members and one visitor, Miss Ruth Smalley. Contests were won by Mrs. Glen-Mick, John Moore, and Miss Smalley. Ladies plan to entertain their husbands at Paul Parrish home March 4. Next meeting with Mrs. Geo Beckett on March 18.
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U. T. D. Club
Russell Stearns
Ruth Smalley
Mesdames Glen-Mick
John Moore
Paul Parrish
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E. P. Beezley
Wiley—Dunkin
Gravity Oil Company
wnLn
Hon Tourer
Carus
You and I
Garden of Dreams
Western Newspaper Union
Otyokwa
Posten & Son
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