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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1926
Page
13
The Home Talent Chautauqua in Chautauqua Center, under Prof Barr and Mrs W L Chandler, opened with the operetta O Hara San to a full house. Visitors from surrounding towns attended, praising the high class production and the revival of home talent staging.
After briefings by Fred R. White of the Iowa State Highway Commission and Senator Ellis, local delegates discuss the proposed road bills to pave 4800 miles and gravel 2000 more. Ellis cites opposition from counties already bonded for primary roads. White argues a statewide bond plan could save about 42 million dollars in two years.
A family reunion at the G L Brookman home drew eleven years after the last gathering. Besides the Brookmans and Patchs, attendees included C N Broman of Muskogee Oklahoma Roy Bookman and three sons Lexington Nebraska and W R Brookman with Betty Lou of Blanchard. Pictures were taken and memories linger as a bright family moment.
A large Bedford delegation attends a Grav ity park meeting where Senator Ellis will discuss the proposed road building bond issue. The gathering aims to outline the plan and unveil the Arran-Fare details for the assistance of the meeting, scheduled for Tuesday evening in the park.
The June gathering of the Methodist Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Frank Thummel’s home near Bedford. After the business meeting and program, refreshments were served. Fifty six ladies attended including visitors Mrs. Woodfill and daughter Eva from Walnut Park California.
C. C. Hill delivered a new Willys Knight sedan to Dr D Reed in Clearfield on Monday.
Mrs Levi Kernen and her infant visited the home of her sister Mrs Will Price on Monday.
Notice to place limestone orders for alfalfa with Gravity State Bank or contact Fred Goudie. Urgent action requested to tend to the matter at once. The notice references 2k and directs readers to the bank or Mr Goudie for arrangements.
The Girls Club organized by the Qair y group met at the Cree home to form The Sunshine Circle. Officers include Elsie Goudie president Ethyle Young vice president and Helen Goudie secretary and treasurer. Next meeting at the Goudie home on Thursday afternoon July 5th invites all Oak Hill girls.
Mobontcane ARRAY ESTES arrives in Lexington Nebraska after a brief stay with his parents and relatives in town prior to returning home.
Frank Fleming his wife and granddaughter Alene Posten left Monday by auto for Sterling Colorado to visit relatives for a couple of weeks.
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