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Newspaper

Gravity Independent

Location

Gravity, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1947

Page

6

Local residents visit Clarinda and surrounding towns

Mrs Herman Ginn and children of Bedford visited in Clarinda over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Ellie Bradley of Clarinda came Sunday afternoon with Mrs Cecil Morgan and Mr Morgan. Alvin Moore and family of Nebraska City Neb spent the weekend with his parents in Clarinda. Mr and Mrs Norval Pella and daughters Carolyn and Deanna of Nashville Tenn arrived July 5 to visit Lavinia Pella and relatives, then stayed with Mrs Arthur Weaver and planned trips to Chicago and Virginia. Other locals visiting included Mrs Dwight Hargadin, Mrs Glen Lock and children, Mrs Herold Dowell, Mrs Wayne Lovitt and Dorothy Seldern, and Mrs Grace Foster of Shenandoah. Harry Cole and family returned from a western states trip. Federal Land Bank offer noted with J D Loudon secretary.

Alvin Moore Nebraska City, Neb Ira Moore Norval Pella Carolyn Deanna Nashville

Visit Notes From Waco And Keokuk Families

Mra Robert Hickey and two children of Waco Texas visit Mr Hickey’s brother Harry Burmoiater and family. Geo Teateworth and family and Hubert Stark and family of Keokuk arrived Saturday to visit Mr and Mra Albert Parks and left for Keokuk Sunday. Mr Pearl Teatesworth visited her parents then returned home with them.

Mra Robert Hickey Waco, Texas Mr. Hickey Harry Burmoiater Geo. Teateworth Hubert Stark Keokuk Albert Parks Pearl Teatesworth Way

Visit of Wests and Elaine Ends in Kansas City Departure

Mr and Mrs Howard West and daughter Elaine of Kansas City departed Tuesday after a two week visit with Mrs West's mother Mrs Melvin Davis of Bedford.

Mra Howard West Elaine Kansas City Mra West Mra Melvin Davis Bedford

Mrs Maggie Douglas Travels with Doctors and Son

Mrs Maggie Douglas left Thursday for a visit with Dr and Mrs Hines at Creston and with her son Grover Douglas and wife at Russell.

Maggie Douglas Dr. and Mra Hines Creston Grover Dougas Russell

Hay to Let on Shares on 10 Acres First Come First Served

About 10 acres of hay land offered for sharing on a first come first served basis. Interested parties should respond promptly to secure the arrangement.

Card Of Thanks For Kindness From Friends And Neighbors

The writer thanks friends and neighbors for the pretty flowers cards visitations inquiries and kindness shown during confinement at home. Gratitude extends to the W S C S and the Rebekah Circle. These acts help shorten the hours and will not be forgotten.

Rebekah

Free Methodist Church Service Schedule

Free Methodist Church led by Pastor Bertha A. Brown invites all to Sunday School at 10:00 a m Ministry of the Word at 2 p m Young People's Service at 7:30 p m Preaching Service Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8 11 p m Fast Prayer Friday at 10 a m All are invited to attend these sessions.

Ministry of the Word

Methodist Church Service and Activities Notes

The Methodist church with Pastor W. J. Weern offers a 1:00 PM preaching service on the topic Our Gr¢ Hope. Church School accompanies the worship service, W.S.C. 8, and a prayer meeting is planned Wednesday evening. A daily vacation Bible school runs each day except Saturdays.

W.S.C

Legion Auxiliary Regenr Meeting Set for Monday Night

The Legion Auxiliary plans a meeting Monday night at the home of Mrs. M. E. Sterapel. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming activities and organize volunteer efforts.

Regenr Legion Auxilisy Mra M. EE. Sterapel

Warrick Visits Parents From Illinois Sunday

Orville Warrick arrived from Illinois on Sunday to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Warrick in town.

Orville Warrick Illinois Mra Herbert Warrick

Mr Anders Chas and Lock Family Visit In Wyoming

Mr Anders Chas and the Lock family left Monday for Cheyenne Wyoming to visit Oliver and family. Mrs Oliver Lock and daughter will return home with them. They were accompanied by two granddaughters Joyce and Eleanor Jamieson of Clarinda. They expect to be gone about three weeks.

Anders Chas Lock Cheyenne Wyo Oliver Mra Oliver Lock Joyce Eleanor Jamieson Clarinda

Paul McColm Vacationing with Wichita Family

Paul McColm of Wichita Kansas arrived there last week and is spending his vacation with his mother Ma Carrie McColm his brother Howard McColm and family and with old friends.

Paul McColm Wichita Kansas Hhier Ma Carrie McColm Howard McColm

Oklahoma City Visitors Return Home After Family Visit

Mr Maynard Stogdill and son Randal of Oklahoma City Oklahoma returned home Friday after visiting his mother Nelle Walker and brothers Lewis and Walle.

Maynard Stogdill Randal Oklahoma City Okla Nelle Walker Lewis and Walle

Help Wanted Reliable Man With Car for Farmers

A permanent position calling on farmers in Taylor County offers $15 to $20 per day. No experience or capital required. Write McNess Company Dept A Freeport Il. 46-2.

Taylor County McNess Company Dept. A Freeport Il

Deputy County Assessor Exam Notice for Taylor County IA

Official notice announces an examination for Deputy County Assessor in Taylor County Iowa to be held at the Bedford Court House on Wednesday September 8 1947 at 9 00 a m Applicants must file with the Iowa State Tax Commission Des Moines by August 23 1947 and meet residency and voter eligibility requirements Applications available at the County Auditor or by writing to the Assistant Director Property Division Iowa State Tax Commission Des Moines Iowa Dated July 7 1947

Taylor County Iowa Court House Bedford Iowa State Tax Commission Des Moines Des Moines Bldg

Club Notes Social Hour social meeting at Mrs Russell Farrear home

The Social Hour club gathered Thursday July 10 at Mrs Russell Farrear's home with one guest, Mrs Arthur Hensleigh, and all members present. Miss Mary Hill led, prayers and a song followed by a program of riddles, skits, a quiz, and a ballad. A lunch was served and plans for a park picnic and an August meeting with Mrs Jim Ack Loy were announced.

Social Hour Club Mra Russell Farrear Arthur Hensleigh Honce Mary Hill Harley Nickell Aga Man Arthur C. Weaver Celeste Smith

Rose Hill Cub Entertained at McColm Home

Rose Hill youngsters attended a Thursday afternoon event hosted by Mrs Arue ard McColm. The roll call was answered by the children, marking a social gathering in the Rose Hill community.

Rose Hill Mra Fueard McColm

Woman's Society Of Christian Service Meeting Date Change

The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet with Mrs Hudson Beemer on July 24 one week early due to Homecoming. Members planning to go meet at the church where cars will be available. Serving committee: Mrs Levi Kernen, Mrs Russell Stearns, Mrs Clyde Damewood, and Mrs Pink Gold.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Hudson Beemer Jaly Levi Kernen Russell Stearns Clyde Damewood Pink Gold

Organic Matter Seen as No 1 Problem for Midwest Farms

Dr. F C Bauer of the University of Illinois says adding organic matter is the top issue for Midwest farmers. Return manure straw cornstalks and legume crops to soils to boost organic matter and nitrogen, with lime applied six months before seeding and proper phosphorus and potash levels.

F. C. Bauer University of Illinois Bauer

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Herman Ginn Mra Kilda Ginn Anod Ellie Bradley Mr Bradley Cecil Morgan Mr Morgan Dwight Hargadin Mra Glen Lock Herold Dowell Mra Wayne Lovitt Eon Dorothy Seldern Grace Foster Shenandoah John Mra Effie Koneene Mra Echel Houchin Caroline Wallace Omaha Harry Cole Western States Federal Land Bank Joana J. D. Loudon Secreary Gravity Theatre Cartoon and News Judy Canova Clarinda Sales CO Taylor & Crawford Mgrs I. E. Stickelman C. J. Crawford Aucts Felon Phopg Iowa Power & Light Tauris Juan Luis Vives Free Methodist Church Bertha A. Brown the Methodist Church W.J. Weern Harry Glen State Tax Commission Lambley’s J. S. Pork & Bear Hersheys Mre Locke Branson Maude Grayson Jim Ackloy Ney
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