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Newspaper

Gravity Independent

Location

Gravity, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1947

Page

8

Locals Mr and Mel Elmer Churchill Visit Shenandoah

Mr and Mel Elmer Churchill were pent Tuesday of last week in Shenandoah for a local visit.

Mel Elmer Churchill Shenandoah

Elvis Sprigg To Visit Davenport Family

Elvis Sprigg and his family left Friday to visit his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs William Lewis in Davenport.

Elvis Sprigg Davenport William Lewis

Mrs Henderson Visits Sey mour Relative's Family

Mrs R C Henderson of Seymour spent a few days here with her daughter Mrs E J Janson and family.

R. C. Henderson of Seymour E. J. Janson

Bakers expected to upend vacation visit

Mr and Mrs Bernard Baker and their children of Omaha are expected today to end their vacation visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Glenn Baker.

Bernard Baker Omaha Glenn Baker

Social Weekend Visits Across Iowa In Family Notices

Me and Mrs Bob King of Cedar Rapids spent the weekend with their parents. Clyde Coulthard and family of Des Moines spent the weekend at their home. For long term low rate Federal Land Bank loans in Taylor county J D Loudon Secretary Taylor county Iowa.

Mrs Bob King Cedar Rapids Clyde Coulthard Des Moines Taylor County J. D. Loudon Secreery Iowa

Mrs Pearl Testsworth Visits Keo kin in town

Mrs Pearl Testsworth of Keo kuk arrived Monday for a visit at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Parks.

Mra Pearl Testsworth Keokuk Albert Parks

Mrs Marie Johnston and family visit Shenandoah kin

Mrs Marie Johnston and her daughter Misa Dorothy Lewis of Shenandoah spent the week with Mrs Johnston's mother, Mrs Alfred Hansen, and Mr Hansen.

Marie Johnston Misa Dorothy Lewis Shenandoah Mra Johnston Mra Alfred Hansen Hansen

Oak Hill Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Mark Young Home

The Oak Hill Ladies Aid will meet at the home of Mrs Mark Young on Wednesday July 9. Wm Schooler of West Union South Carolina visited last week at the home of Mr and Mrs Perry Williame.

Oak Hill Ladies Aid Mark Young Wm. Schooler West Union South Carolina Perry Williame

Local visitors share Sunday visit with friends

Mr and Mrs B. E. Lucan visited with friends here Sunday. Mr and Mrs Perry Williams and granddaughter Janice Goodman joined Mr Williams's Aunt Mrs Cuddy Willa me at Coin for a social call.

B. E. Lucan Mra Perry Williams Janice Goodman Coin Mr. Williams Mra Cuddy Willame

Family Visit From Daw son Area On Saturday

Miss Janice Goodman of Dawson visits her father J. E. Clark and wife along with grandparents Mr and Mrs Perry Williams. Byron Clark his sister Mrs Clyde Lawson and two Clarinda children, plus Mrs Garfield Hadley of California with her two children, also join the gathering Saturday.

Janice Goodman Dawson Me and Mra Perry Williams Byron Clark Mra Clyde Lawson Clarinda Mraw Garfield Hadley California J. E. Clark

Arlington Dashes Attend Funeral of E. J. Posten

Mra and Mrs Will Chandler of Arlington and their daughter Mrs Mobrman of Chicago and Mrs James Gibson of Ames arrived Friday to mourn the death of Mrs Chandler s father E. J. Posten.

Will Chandler Arlington, Va Mre Mobrman Chicago James Gibson Ames Mra Chandler E. J. Posten

The Methodist Church Service Schedule

The Methodist Church led by Pastor W. J. Weser invites worship at 10:00 with the sermon The Greater Liberty. Church School follows. Evening Song Service and Meditation at 8:00. W.S.C. S. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 9:30.

Church School W.S.C. S. Prayer Meeting

Free Methodist Church Services Announced

Free Methodist Church with Pastor Bertha A Brown lists Sunday offerings including Sunday School 10:00 am Ministry of the Word 11:00 am Young People's Service 7:30 pm and Evening Preaching 8:00 pm Prayer meetings on Wednesday 8:00 pm and Friday 10:00 am. All are invited to these services.

Ministry of the Word

Attendees From A Distance At Funeral Of E. J. Poaten Struddas

A list of distant mourners attending the funeral of E. J. Poaten Strudas includes Mr and Mrs Chas Posten, Leonard Posten and Len Gallagher from Vil fisea, Mrs Oliver Poaten from Des Moines, the Lucas family, Madeline Smith, Pearl McCoy and Essex, plus many others from Shenandoah Corning Clarinda and Bedford. The attendees named cover several towns and multiple family connections.

E. J. Poaten Strudas Mes Chas Posten Leonard Posten Vilfisea Len Gallagher Dea Moines Oliver Poaten B. E. Lucas Madeline Smith Shenandoah Pearl McCoy Essex Harry Sickler Clint Firkins Lyle Posten Jerry Ervin Cerrol Posten Boyd Firkins Myrtle Richards Max Sanders Corning W. M. Irain Harry Henneman Clarinda Ed Hargen Eddie Cooper Conway Geo. Irwin Glen Irwin Tom Roberts Walter Huot Jim Richardson Rile Richardson Jim Irwin Howard Donald Smith Glen Lavitt Ethel Roy Harve Chambers Bedford Lawrence Bush John Hargie Frank Hargliv Clearfield F. L. Cundy Sharpaburg

Family plans move to South Carolina

Mrs Flossie Jones and children Ronnie Donnie and Joe Anne visit aunt Mrs Perry Williams before relocating to South Carolina where they will make their home.

Flossie Jones Ronnie Donnie Joe Anne Perry Williams South Carolina

Local relatives attend multiple visits and funeral

Mr and Mrs Len Gallagher of Des Moines attended the funeral of Mrs Gallagher's uncle E. J. Posten on Sunday. They visited with Mrs Gallagher's mother Stella Posten in Shenandoah with their children. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Tyedal and children left Friday for Medford Oregon after visiting Mrs Tyedal's parents Elmer and Mrs Brown. Ivan Goodman and family of Dawcon spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Perry Williams.

Mra Len Gallagher Dea Moines Mra Gallagher E. J. Posten Sundey Mrs Gallagher Mre Stella Posten Shenandoah Mra Lloyd Tyedal Medford Oragon Mra Tyedal Elmer Brown Ivan Goodman Dawcon Mra Goodman Perente Perry Williams

Shenandoah Women Attend BE Posten Funeral Service

Mra Stella Posten and Miss Madeline Smith of Shenandoah attended the funeral service for BE. J. Posten held Sunday.

Mra Stella Posten Madeline Smith Shenandoah BE. J. Posten

Notice of Probate of Will Iowa Taylor County

In Taylor County District Court Bedford Iowa, Martha J Bosisto deceased, will dated July 9 1946 filed July 28 1947 hearing set at 10 a m on the day in Bedford Court House before the District Court or clerk to prove and probate the will. Dated July 2 1947. C E Paul Clerk of District Court Lee R Watts Attorney. Pub July 3 10 and 17 1947 Gravity Independent.

Iowa Taylor County Martha J. Bosisto Bedford District Court C. E. Paul Lee R. Watts

Woman's Society Of Christian Service Meeting Notes

The Woman's Society Of Christian Service met Thursday June 26 with 26 present led by president Mrs Heninger and devotional leader Mrs Pearle Chamberlin. Programs included Praying Mother and A Little Purple Heart and Whistling in Heaven. The next meeting will be with Mrs Hudson Beemer. Serving committee includes Mrs Levi Kernen Mrs Clyde Damewood Mrs Russell Stearns and Mrs fik Gold.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service Oren Price Heninger Pearle Chamberlin Gin Hicks Dave Henton Larry Henton Hudson Beemer Levi Kernen Clyde Damewood Russell Stearns Fik Gold

Best harvest stage for alfalfa yield and protein

It is best to cut alfalfa when about one tenth to one half in bloom. At that stage the crop will yield well and have a high protein percentage.

Farmers urged to order fertilizer early for 1947 supplies

Chicago reports the Middle West Soil Improvement Committee states the "Order Early" campaign remains essential. With ongoing raw material shortages, farmers should arrange fertilizer now and store it for spring use to ensure access during 1947.

Chicago Middle West Menins Europe Orient

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Gravity Theatre Buster Crabbe New Orleans With Blondie Clarinda Sales CO Taylor & Crawford Mgrs I. E. Stickelman C. J. Crawford Aucts Felon Phoed Reddy Iowa Power & Light the Methodist Church W. J. Weser Free Methodist Church Bertha A. Brown C A. Westphal Harry Glen Sughrof Lambley’s Santa Clara Victor Graham U. S. Army Martin J. Papula Plymouth Normandy France
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