Frank Phillips Flies to Bedford for Holiday Visit
Bartlesville Oklahoma oil executive Frank Phillips president of Phillips Petroleum Co. flew from Bartlesville to Bedford on Friday to spend the Fourth of July with his mother and relatives. The big tri motor cabin plane landed at Bedford airport and later returned to Des Moines and Chicago for a heads of leading oil companies meeting. A July Fourth family dinner drew about twenty five relatives while a post dinner air ride featured Mrs. L J Phillips and several gravity area residents.
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Frank Phillips
Bartlesville
Oklahoma
Phillips Petroleum Co
Bedford
Chicago
L. J. Phillips
Phillips
Laura Grubb
Lincoln
Roy Coan
Des Moines
F. A. Hines
Ray Walker
Leoma
Lewis
Waite
Rena Male
D O C Club Hosts July Meeting With Committees Named
The D O C club met July 2 with 12 members and Mrs Nellie Sparks present and a visit from Mrs Claude Plowman. The meeting opened with America. Eula Morris and Gladys Davis were named flower committee and Eva Utter and Eula Morris for next month’s program. Agnes Hardy Long, May Johnson, Faye Adams, and May Roush performed in a reading and word contest, Eula Morris won a prize in the corn contest, Louisa Perry also won a prize. Refreshments were ice cream, cake and lemonade.
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Nellie Sparks
Claude Plowman
America
Eula Morris
Gladys Davis
Eva Utter
Agnes Hardy
May Johnson
Long Faye Adams
May Roush
Village Ladies Club Announces August Meeting
By the hostess and May Roush the report notes the next meeting set for August 6 with Agnes Hardy and Mary Johnson assisting as Gladys Davis signs off as reporter.
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May Roush
Agnes Hardy
Mary Johnson
Gladys Davis
Free Methodist Church to Host 4th Quarterly Meeting
Rev J F Mudd District Elder will speak at the Free Methodist Church this Friday evening marking the last quarterly gathering before Conference. Services start nightly at 8 00 pm with Sunday School at 9 30 am Love Feast at 10 30 am and preaching at 11 00 am and again in the evening. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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J. F. Mudd
Foster and Oller Marry in Clearfield Church Ceremony
Ernest T. Foster and Cressie Marie Oller, both of Creston, were married Sunday at 1 30 p m in the Christian church with Pastor Lister performing. The couple were joined by R E Houchin and family, plus Dr and Mrs Jameson, then spent the afternoon and evening at Mrs James Foster's home. Ernest works at a Creston clothing store. well wishes streamed from Clearfield.
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Ernest T. Foster
Cressie Marie Oller
Creston
Christian Church
Lister
R. E. Houchin
Jameson
Clearfield
James Foster
Ernest
Iowa Board May Slash Farm Land Taxes
The Iowa board of assessment and review may cut farm land values by about 200 million dollars in the coming annual assessment to be held July 13. Dr. J. W. Reynolds, board member, said farm land values will likely see the greatest reductions due to inequality among counties in agricultural productivity. The review notes unequal assessments across counties relative to output.
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Iowa
State Board of Assessment and Review
J. W. Reynolds
Happy Duchess club hosts seven o'clock dinner in Clarinda
The Happy Duchess club of Clarinda held a seven o'clock dinner at Snyder Inn Tuesday evening.
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Happy Duchess Club
Clarinda
Snyder Inn
Gravity Town Council Budget Estimate Meeting Notice
The Town Council of Gravity Iowa will meet on July 21 1931 at 8 o'clock p m at town hall Taxpayers may be heard for or against the proposed expenditures estimates at that time.
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Taylor County
Iowa
Town Hall
Baby Scalding Incident Reported From Fleming Colorado
L. A. Coy wrote of his grandson Nolan detailing a nine month old boy burning from hot water spilled by a caregiver. The accident occurred during bath prep when a kettle toppled over the child. The Cox family infant was treated at Haxtum by a local physician and returned home with guarded optimism if no complications arise.
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L. A
Haxtum
Annual Chautauqua Well Attended Entertainment Notes
The annual home talent chautauqua here draws good crowds this week with gravity Clearfield and Sharpsburg talents. Gravity and Clearfield showcases include Go Slow Mary Amy From Arizona and a fine cast led by Laura Gaebler James Duncan Helen Abar Clifford Young. Special numbers and dancing receive praise as audiences applaud the three performances amid hot weather and strong showings.
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Sharpsburg
Gravity
Clearfield
Laura Gaebler
Mary
James Duncan
Helen Abar
Sharpsburg Players
Clifford Young
Amy
Arizona
Edith Johnson Ledgerwood Dies After Long Illness
Edith Johnson Ledgerwood of Gravity Iowa died July 1 1921 at age 56 10 23 after a long illness. Born August 7 1874 in Henry County moved to Page then Taylor counties she married Charles E Ledgerwood July 12 1899. Survived by husband Leon son two stepchildren seven grandchildren two sisters and many friends. Funeral July 8 at 2 pm in the Methodist church with Rev A J Matthews assisted by Rev Takkett and Rev Warrior. Burial in Gravity cemetery.
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Edith Johnson Ledgerwood
James
Virginia Tohnson
Henry Co
Town
Gravity
Iowa
Page County
Taylor County
Charles E. Ledgerwood
Ledgerwood
Methodist Episcopal Church
Leon
Ralph
Hamburg
Vera VanSyce
Osborne
Kansas
Nettie Farnham
Sharpsburg
Frankie Fisher
Belvidere
California
Methodist Church
A. J. Matthews
Tackett
The
Face Methodist Church
Warrior of
Blockton
Wainwright
Matthews
George Roberts
Earl King
Gravlity Cemetery
Johnston family visits Griswold and Omaha for Fourth
W F Johnston his wife and daughter Dorothy traveled to Griswold on Saturday to spend the Fourth at Arthur Bedell and family. They visited relatives in Omaha and returned home Sunday evening.
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W. F. Johnston
Dorothy
Griswold
Arthur Bedell
Omaha
Snyder Inn Gravity serves homemade ice cream and chicken dinners
Local notice states Snyder Inn in Gravity offers homemade ice cream along with chicken dinners and chicken sandwiches, highlighting the venue as a dining option.
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Snyder Inn
Man pleads to intoxicated driving. bound over for grand jury
John Franklin appeared before Mayor George Depew on Monday evening and paid a small fine on the first count. He was bound over to the grand jury on the charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated, with bond set at $500. Represented by M. R. Brant of Bedford. Ben Rush and family and Clarence Gilmore and family, all of near Red Oak, visited Art Barkley’s home here Sunday.
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John Franklin
George Depew
M. R. Brant
Bedford
Ben Rush
Clarence Gilmore
Near
Red Oak
Art Barkley
Northwest Country Notes From The Fourth Weather And Local Happenings
The Fourth has passed with showers cooling the air and easing parched vegetation. Harvesting and haying are underway amid pleasant conditions. News from Vida Montana reports drought damage with seed failure and crop shortages. Local activities include Jolly Mixers meeting at Mrs. Cora VanHorn’s, heat and weather delaying lessons. John and Wilbur Kimpton cut oats for George Weaver. Bertha Long and daughter May visited Mrs. Weaver.
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Glen Hicks
Vida
Montana
Jolly Mixers Club
Cora VanHorn
John
Wilbur Kimpton
George Weaver
Bertha Long
May
Dapper Dozen 4 H Club Notes July Activities
The Dapper Dozen 4 H club met with Darlene West on June 28 with ten members and five visitors. Lessons covered dresser scarfs and cushions, followed by lemonade and cookies. Five members plus their leader attended County Rally Day on July 1 and enjoyed a brief program. A special meeting at Jessie Fuelberth’s home July 1 had two visitors and nine members, with refreshments served. Marie Jackson Mildred Barker and Jessie Fuelberth represented the club at Bedford on July 8. Next meeting at Lorna Sexton’s on July 14 to study hat stands and book backs.
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Dapper Dozen
4-H Club
Darlene West
Jessie Fuelberth
Wollenhaupt Family Finds New Home in Clarinda
The George Wollenhaupt family moved to Clarinda as Keeney trucks hauled their goods Saturday to 9th and State streets. Mr. Wollenhaupt travels out of Clarinda and prefers this location for easier weekend access, after living in Massena and previously Yorktown and Gravity where they also felt welcomed.
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George Wollenhaupt
Clarinda
Keeney
Mr. Wollenhaupt
Massena
Yorktown
Gravity
For Sale Yellow corn offered by Dee Liston at 60c per bushel
Dee Liston lists yellow corn for sale at sixty cents a bushel. The notice provides a simple price and contact name for buyers.
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Dee Liston
ImmER Dresses For Children Details
ImmER dresses described for ages four and four with emphasis on good materials and quality. Mentions last colors and a price of 89 cents or 75 cents, suggesting a sale or discount for remaining stock.
Card of Thanks From E. M. Posten
E M Posten expresses gratitude for the cards letters flowers fruit and candy received while in the hospital. He thanks friends and the Royal Bereans class of the Christian church for their kindness away from home.
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Christian Church
E. M. Posten
Family thanks friends after wife and mother’s death
Chas Ledgerwood and children express deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after the funeral. They particularly acknowledge those who sent flowers and offered personal help at the funeral.
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Chas. Ledgerwood
Reed family moves to Grant City for new electric job
Darrell Reed and his family left Sunday afternoon for Grant City Missouri where Mr Reed has accepted a position with the electric light company at that place.
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Darrell Reed
Grant City
Missouri
Mr. Reed
The
Electric Light Company
Curtains Done at Moore's Laundry Shop
Curtains cleaned at Moore's Laundry by Ed Lock's Barbex Shop, leaving items looking like new. Call for service and pickup details.
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Moore
Lock
Barbex
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G. F. Tackett
Foster
Andy Nielsen
Edith Johnson
Ment 'S Broadcloth
B. V. Ds
Chas. Alvord
Bailey
Beemer
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