Maryville Couple Weds in Missouri Farm Ceremony
Miss Martha Worrell and Mr. Wilbur Kimpton were married January 11 in Maryville Missouri. The bride is from the Worrell family near Conway and the groom's parents live northwest of here. They began housekeeping on the Herbert Reeve farm, where Kimpton farmed last year, and are receiving local congratulations.
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Martha Worrell
Wilbur Kimpton
Maryville
Missouri
Lawrence Worrell
Conway
John Kimpton
Here
Herbert Reeve
Kimpton
D O C Club Holds All Day Meeting at Mrs Eva Coy
The D O C club held an all day gathering on January 8 with members and families socializing. Dinner served cafeteria style included Harley Nickell family Horace Wiley Adams and family Maud Grayson Charley George Depew and family Leota Bell Carrie Utter Ralph Davis and children and the hosts. Next meeting set with Maud Grayson February 8 with Olive Nickell assisting and a Valentine exchange to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.O.C. Club
Eva Coy
Harley Nickell
Horace
Wiley ‘Adams
Dale Adams
Maud Grayson
Charley
Geo. Depew
Leota Bell
Carrie Utter
Ralph Davis
Donald
Dorothy Utter
Olive Nickell
Gladys Devis
Hunters Kill Two Large Red Foxes Near Twin Bridges
Hunters Eldon Valentine Wiley Adams and Joker Wallace shot two large red foxes on the Ben Richardson farm near Twin Bridges southwest of here Friday afternoon. One fox had a fine fur that should bring a good price for the pelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Valentine
Wiley Adams
Wallace
Ben Richardson
Twin Bridges
Here
Hope County Plans Long Term Agricultural Policy Study
Iowa farmers and Extension Service officials await federal guidance after AAA production controls ended. County committees and agents prepare records as the USDA develops a long term policy to stabilize production and protect gains from emergency programs.
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Supreme Court
Iowa
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
R. K. Bliss
AAA
United States Department of Agriculture
Muri McDonald
Department of Agriculture
Wash Frocks and Smocka fast colors sale at 98c
Local shop advertises a clearing sale on washable frocks and smocks with fast colors priced at 98 cents. Includes Ladies Togs gwery offerings and related garments.
Editors Elect New Officers at County Press Meeting
The County Press Association met in Lenox with hosts Vernon Sweeley and Mary B. Sweeley, publishers of the Time Table. A business session elected L. H. Andrews of Clearfield president, Allan Hambling of Bedford vice president, and Vernon Sweeley of Lenox secretary treasurer.
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The
County Press Association
Lenox
Vernon Sweeley
Mary B. Sweeley
Time Table
Birthday gathering at Walter Alexander home for Jess Maskers
Friends celebrated Jess Maskers birthday at the Walter Alexander home last Thursday. Attendees included Jess Masker with wife and son Max Ed Lock with wife and son Kenneth Glen Lock with wife Walter Alexander and his wife and daughter Norma Jean. Pie ice cream and coffee were served.
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Jess Maskers
Walter Alexander
Jess Masker
Max
Ed Lock
Kenneth
Glen Lock
Norma Jean
Gravity Wins Trio of Friday Night High School Games
Gravity teams sweep all three Friday evening basketball games at the local gym. The first game against Bedford grades ended 14 to 12 in Gravity’s favor after a late counter. The second game pitted Gravity against Sharpsburg with a 22 to 19 Grade victory. The final match saw Gravity ahead 39 to 18 at full time as the home team extended its season record. Next Friday Gravity hosts Conway teams.
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Gravity
Bedford
Fighting Little Gravity
Sharpsburg
The
Conway
Kirketeg Announces Bid for State Senate Seat
Bedford attorney O. J. Kirketeg of Wisdom Kirketeg enters the race for state senator from the Adams Taylor district. Born 1891 on a Humboldt County farm, he moved to Cedar Falls in 1908, studied at the teachers college and law school, graduating 1917. He practiced law in Bedford since 1919, serving as county attorney and city attorney. He plans an active district campaign.
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O. J. Kirketeg
Bedford
Wisdom
Cedar Falls
State Teachers College
State University
Public Joint Installation of Rebekah and Odd Fellows At New Market
Misses Audrey Grubb Mary Hill Forna Fuller Mia Laura Kent and Mrs Mary Morris with Merrill Leighton attended a public joint installation of the Rebekah and Odd Fellow Lodges at New Market Monday evening.
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Audrey Grubb
Mary Hill
Forna Fuller
Mia
Laura Kent
Mary Morris
Merrill Leighton
Rebekah and
Odd Fellow
New Market
Couple Celebrates 69th Wedding Anniversary at Home
Mr. and Mrs. B F Richardson marked 69 years of marriage at their home this Friday. Their three daughters Mary Johnston, Mrs Bie Koneene of Gravity, and Ella Laird near Colorado Springs joined them for a family dinner. Richardson, a Civil War veteran, and his wife enjoy good health for their ages while staying home due to winter weather.
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F. Richardson
Mary Johnston
Bie Koneene
Ella Laird
Colorado
Springs
Richardson
Simpson College Names New President Earl E Harper
Dr Earl E Harper of Evansville Indiana was elected president of Simpson College by the board at a special meeting on January 6. He succeeds Dr John L Hillman who resigns after seventeen years. Harper will assume duties in February after relocation from Evansville where he has served as president since 1927.
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Earl E. Harper
Evansville College
Evansville
Indiana
Simpson College
John L. Hillman
Harper
Nebr
Wesleyan
University of Nebraska
Boston “University
John Hillman
Melvin Enters Sheriff Race in Bedford Announcement
Curtis Melvin of Bedford announces candidacy for sheriff in the Republican primary. He plans to campaign statewide, speaks to voters personally before the June election, and promotes economy in public office. Melvin, married with two children, has spent most of his life in the county and played baseball locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Melvin
Bedford
Independent
Melvin
Special Prices on Coats and Suits at Ladies Toggery
Ladies Toggery announces special prices on coats and suits. Shoppers can save on seasonal outerwear and dress ensembles with limited time offers at the store.
Mary Davis Dies in Colorado Upon Heart Attack Visit
A sudden heart attack in Denver claimed the life of Mrs. Mary Davis, who had traveled to Colorado to visit her sons in Sterling and Fleming and sister-in-law Mrs. John Norrie. Her son Wm. Davis planned to bring the body to this place for burial with funeral plans set for two o'clock Friday in the Christian church.
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Mary Davis
Colorado
Sterling
Fleming
Denver
John Norrie
Wm. Davis
Evadne Norris
Nellie Norris
Davis
Happy Ginn
Lenox
Large Timber Wolf Killed West of Town
Walter Alexander and J E Humbert shot a huge timber wolf west of town on Sunday. The animal, among the largest seen locally, weighed about fifty pounds and boasted a heavy coat. It was brought to the office Monday for public viewing, with a fine prime pelt and a potential neat sum for hunters besides the five dollar bounty they expect to receive.
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Walter Alexander
J. E Humbert
Beemer Couple Return to Former Glenwood Residence
Frank Beemer and his wife, longtime Glenwood residents, have moved back and are now located in the residence north of the park they occupied previously.
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Frank Beemer
Glenwood
Boy Scout Meeting Highlights At Local High School
The Boy Scouts held a regular meeting at the high school. A quiz winner received a candy bar, awarded by Howard Madder. Nine boys passed their tenderfoot test under Sterling Wallace.
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Boy Scoute
High Sehool
Howard Madder Waarhoone
Sterling Walace
Mother of Gravity Teacher Dies Suddenly
Mrs. A J Abarr wife of Dr Abarr of Clearfield and mother of Miss Helen Abarr Gravity school faculty died suddenly Sunday morning in Creston after a brief illness. Funeral held Tuesday in Clearfield with Supt Hefley and wife attending. Miss Margaret Nixon teaching in her place during Abarr’s absence.
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A.j.abarr
Abarr
Clearfield
Helen Abarr
Gravity School
Creston
Hefley
Laura Ga
Sunshine Club Meets at Mrs Walter Caruthers Home
The Sunshine club met with nine members and four visitors. Roll call used a quotation. Members discussed presidents born in Ohio and past and possible future ware. Refreshments were served. Next meeting set for Feb 13 with Mrs Elmer Dutton.
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Sunshine Club
Walter Caruthers
Ohio
Elmer Dutton
Study Club Meeting Agenda with Local Speakers
The Study club will meet on January 21 with Mrs. Harry Stafford hosting. Mrs. S B Smith will present Old world charme of modern Quebec and Mrs Wilbur O Dell will cover Recovery Key. Mrs Arthur Meyers will discuss Two legged money and music will be by the hostess.
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Harry Stafford
Quebec
S. B. Smith
Wilbur O’dell
Arthur Meyers
Homer Beemer and Elza Baker Return Home from Texas
Homer Beemer and his wife and Elza Baker and his wife spent several weeks in Texas and arrived home Wednesday of last week.
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Homer Beemer
Elza Baker
Texas
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D. O. C. Club
G. W. C. Coffee Ib
Omar
Posten & Son
Hope County Planning
Laater
Boy Scout News
Andrew
Bert Terry
Gravity Oil Company
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