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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
7
A small fire damaged mop boards around the flue at the Ray Akers family home northeast of town Sunday evening. The blaze began from a crack in the flue, was checked with water, and neighbors helped quickly, causing only minor damage.
Otho Brown of Iveyville with Mrs. Frank Smith departed Monday morning. In Hannibal Missouri they met Mrs Brown and Lee Travis of St. Louis. Mrs Brown returned home with her husband while Mrs Smith continued to St Louis with Mr Travis. Carl Dean Travis condition remains about the same.
The Rev and Mrs Bigger Staff returned Saturday evening from Tabor where they went the day before to attend the marriage of Mrs Biggacataffs sister and to visit relatives.
The school board filled the vacancy caused by Miss Leona Pigg with Bernice Cooper of Corning at a Thursday night meeting. Pigg will move to Audubon with higher pay and take up new duties after a short transition period. Cooper, Cedar Falls normal school graduate with six years graded school experience, assumes duties Monday.
Elmer Evert Humphrey son of Mary and Edward Humphrey born near Corning Iowa May 11 1886 died at his Nebraska City Nebraska home January 17 1939 age 52 years 8 months 6 days He married Hattie Campbell in 1912 and had two sons Loran and Marvin Loran died in May 1936 He leaves wife one son six brothers and one sister Will Edd of Corning Frank John James of Greeley Cole Clarence of Otis Colorado and Mrs Blanche Damewood of Conway Iowa He was a kind husband and father Those attending the funeral from here were Mr and Mrs Vane Lucas Mrs Blythe Lucas Clyde Damewood W H Humphrey and Oren Price Mrs Clyde Damewood returned home with them
A warm spell last week melted snow and created muddy roads across the county. The thaw provided needed moisture for fields and boosted spring soil readiness.
Walter H. Brookman of Gravity, veteran and local public servant, burial followed a Friday service at the Christian church with a Masonic ritual at the cemetery. Pallbearers included Oliver Posten and doctors. he is survived by his mother Mrs. Ella Brookman and siblings.
Fragments indicate William Brookman of Blanchard Iowa and Springview Nebraska with ties to Inlight Lodge No 459 A F M Gravity Iowa and the American Legion family. It mentions a father’s death on March 20 1984 and lists related names.
A Sunday reception honored Mr and Mrs Elvin Beemer at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Bordner west of Bedford. Guests enjoyed reminiscing and gifts for the bride and groom. Mrs Glen McMaster played a piano solo followed by ice cream cake and coffee. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Elvin Beemer, Homer Beemer and family, and Marjory and Max Masters.
Mrs O J Kirketeg of Bedford wife of Senator Kirketeg was elected president of the Legislative Ladies League during its Bes Moines meeting on Friday. The event named her to lead the organization as it organizes its activities and agenda.
Nodaway wins both games opening the tour in 1916 as Éekton boys suffer a 28 to 12 defeat and take a 16 point loss in the other matchup.
A note of gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance during the fire at our home. Your kindness will be remembered. Mr and Mrs Ray Akera and Family.
The Brookman family expresses sincere gratitude for kind words and deeds after the death of their son and brother. Special thanks to those who sent floral offerings and the Masons and American Legion.
A 1939 era warning stresses current safety habits over past performance. It urges staying out of train paths and keeping vigilant at grade crossings after a deadly week, highlighting moving trains as the sole prevention against accidents.
Families and relatives gathered for weekend visits at several local homes including Claude Moore and wife Chas Huss and wife Lewis Huss and wife Bruce Monahan Gl en Baker Loretta and Darrell Baker Merle Allen family Rev Wilson Awmalltoin Elton Hall and wife Tom Lower and family Genevieve Nolan Coy and families joined Leslie Anderson and family in a Sunday afternoon trip to Ned Combs home near New Market for a short visit.
Easy Ace and U y. D clubs held dinners honoring guests Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Coy and others. Guests played bingo, Chinese checkers and bridge with prizes. Sunshine club met with New Years resolutions roll call as ten members and a guest listened to Mrs. Robert Marshall talk about Dubuque industries. A pot luck and contests followed at the Harland and Gold family gatherings as families prepared moves to new homes near Sharpsburg and Gravity.
The Woman's Study club will meet January 31 with Mrs. Hef ley. The program features Portugal by Mrs. Fannie Weller, Sale of Guernsey with Orra Masker, The Fuedal Isle of Sark by June Pierson, Trans-Atlantics Roll Call Music.
The January meeting at Mrs. Daves Lyles home had six members. They discussed making two comforters for the hostess and settled on the club name Willing Workers or the W. W. club. The meeting adjourned with the next gathering planned at Mrs. Hattie Golf’s home.
The January P T A meeting was held at the school house with a business session followed by a program led by Miss Alice Martin Mrs Albert Levi and Mrs Jay Levitt. A vocal trio and a one act play Samantha Changes Her Mind were performed. Primary grades exercises and Gettysburg Address reading were included. Jessie Lauchesd to chair February program.
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