One Killed and Five Injured In Automobile Crash
A Saturday crash two miles north of Norwalk on highway 22 killed Clyde Lane and injured five others. Lane, a Fox Chemical employee, was en route to Des Moines with his wife and daughter when his car collided with a car driven by Fay Keeney of Indianola, deputy sheriff. Keeney and county auditor Traub were in the Keeney car. Lane’s wife and Mrs Damewood and her daughter were hospitalized in Des Moines with multiple injuries. The Lane body was brought home for funeral services at the local Methodist church.
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Clyde Lane
Norwalk
Lane
Fox Chemical Company
Des Moines
Fay Keeney
Indianola
Keeney
Traub
Kal-lota
Mr Lane
I. M. Damewood
Barnice
Mel Damewood
Bernice
Damewood
Methodis
Two Oelick
Cometery
Birthday fete at Stafford home honors Lore ne Stafford Adra Jones
Young guests entertained Sunday evening at the Harry Stafford home for the birthdays of Lore ne Stafford and Adra Jones. Attendees include Clara Louise Morrie Reva Adra Jones Toelma Lore ne Stafford Leonard Keith Bob Morley Lowell K 17 Maynard Stogdill and Walter McMehill. Chocolate ice cream and waters served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stafford
Lorene Stafford
Adra Jones
Clara Louise Morrie
Reva
Toelma
Leonard Keith
Bob Morley
Lowell K
Maynard Stogdill
Walter McMehill
Hatchery ad promotes chick supply and feed deals
Hatch March 25 2300, BF Oro 300 N. ) W. Leg 500. See the new strains of feed and poultry supplies. Tankage 2.75 per 100 lb. Better phone in now for your chicks. Get them on you want them. E. I. Wilson Hatcheries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bf. Oro
W. Leg
Streinds
E. I. Wilson
Beezley store aided by Bruce Monahan
Bruce Monahan assists in the Beezley store, providing support and oversight for daily operations and customer service. His involvement highlights hands on management and a focus on improving store performance and efficiency.
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Bruce Monahan
Beezley
J. K. Grubbies Dies After Flu Battle
J. K. Grubbies died suddenly Monday morning from heart failure after an illness with the flu. He had been recovering and was up about the house when the attack occurred. The family moved here from Conway years ago and ann managed the local telephone exchange until recently. The funeral was held at the Methodist church, with burial in Conway.
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J. K. Geuob
Conway
Ann
Wave Madden Announces For County Recorder
Mrs Wave Madden widow of G H Madden announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for county recorder in the June primary She has lived in Dallas township and Bedford and served as assessor of Gravity She plans to base her campaign counties wide and asks for active support from friends to run an economical proficient office campaign travels when roads permit.
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Wave Madden
G. H. Madden
Dallas Township
New Market
Bedford
Dallas
Recorder
Miss Clara Morris Hosts Friday Evening Games
Miss Clara Louise Morris entertained a group of friends at her home Friday evening. Bingo and other games were played followed by a lunch of chocolate ice cream and cookies. Guests included Misses Alene Levitt Donna Jean Em Bree Adra Reva Jones and Bob Morley Maynard Stogdill Howard Madden Walter Rex McMabill.
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Clara Louise Morris E
Alene Levitt
Donna Jean Embree
Adra
Reva Jones
Bob Morley
Maynard Stogdill
Howard Madden
Walter
Rex McMabill
Kuhn Seeks Second Term as Taylor County Clerk
Taylor County Clerk of the Courts Thos L Kuhn announces his candidacy for a second term. He pledges courteous, efficient service and accurate records, urging voters to inspect his proven public service and record before the June Republican primary.
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Thos. L. Kuhn
Taylor County
Republian
Kuhn
Obituary of Jacob Karr Grubb of Gravity Iowa
Jacob Karr Grubb born June 16 1870 in Louisa County near Winfield Iowa died March 4 1940 at Gravity aged 69 years 8 months 18 days He married Eva Siebert August 26 1897 and they had one son Calvin Glade The Grubbs farmed until 1916 then ran the Mutual telephone office in Conway for 13 years They moved to Gravity where they served 11 years until spring 1989 He joined the Methodist church in 1928 and remained active He suffered flu then pneumonia and died His survivors include wife Eva son Glade wife two grandsons Entel Colvin and Dorthenanda Brent grandchild Miss Kay McMahill of Gravity a sister Eva Lambley of Conway thirteen nieces and nephews and many friends Funeral services were held at the Gravity Methodist Church with Rev Biggerstaff delivering the sermon and a Conway mixed quartet providing music Pallbearers were Ray Walker Glen Baker Harry Lambley Earl Coy W F Johnston and Walter Greenway.
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Jacob Karr Grubb
Colvin
Emily Grubb
Louisa County
Winfield
Iowa
Jie
Taylor County
Conway
Lews
Eva Siebert
Calvin Glade
Mra Grubb
Mutual Telephone Office
Gravity
Mr Geuble
Methodiet Church
Glade
Entel
Dorthenanda
Brent
Eva Lambley
Ray Walker
Glen Baker
Harry Lambley
Earl Coy
W. F. Johnston
Walter Greenway
Obituary of Mrs Gilbert Velie from Gravity area
Mrs Gilbert Velie 41 formerly Hazel Cox of this vicinity died at the state hospital in Iowa City Wednesday morning of last week Funeral was held Sunday at Griswold with burial there She is survived by her husband her mother Mrs Nancy E Cox of Holyoke Colorado six brothers and two sisters including John of Bedford Roy Melton Alven Orville Sterling Wilbur Fleming and sisters Merle Bledsoe Holyoke and Pearl Young Bedford Also attending were John and son Mr and Mrs Young and two children Ofville and wife Wilbur and wife and two children and Mrs Bledsoe Colorado relatives and old friends attended the Griswold service
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Gilbert Velie
Hazel Cox
Griswold
State Hospital
Iowa City
Old Home
Gravity
Nancy E Cox
Holyoke
Col
John
Bedford
Roy
Melton
Alven
Chinook
Sudden Death Notices In Illinois And Clarinda
A. J. Leighton of Canton Illinois learned Monday of his brother Rank Leighton s sudden death and the death of his sister in law Miss Irene Osburn of Clarinda who died very suddenly of heart trouble. Osburn visited here Saturday and was a teacher in Sullivan North of Clarinda at the time.
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A.J. Leighton
Rank Leighton
Canton
Illinois
Irene Osburn
Clarinda
Miss Osburn
Sullivan
Sheriff Wells Seeks Second Term in Taylor County
Sheriff Ivan Wells announced his candidacy for a second term in Taylor County, pending Democratic primary voters' decision in June. He touted an efficient, economical record, noting two prior terms as deputy and two years into his current term, dedicating full time to the office and turning his auctioneering work to his brother.
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Ivan Wells
Taylor County
Wells
Tayor
Weiss
Clyde Lane Bertie Lane Dies in Auto Crash at 58
Clyde Lane born Adams county Iowa June 18 1881 died in an auto accident near Des Moines March 2 1940 at age 58. He married Maude Wynn in 1899 producing two sons Francis L. and Lester E. He married Faye Martin in Gravity Iowa May 21 1932. He worked as a feed salesman and later as a Fox Chemical block manager. Survived by wife two sons four grandchildren three brothers and three sisters. Interment Gravity cemetery following a Methodist church service conducted by Rev. Biggerats.
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Bertie Clyde Lane
James
Adaline Lane
Adams County
Iowa
Des Moines
Newton
Gravity
Fox Chemical Company
William A
Orient
Ralph E
Truro
Leon H
Nodaway
Eseie C. Ball
Nevinville
Bertha Molyneux
Blenche Maxedon
Prescott
Methodist Church
Biggerats
Free Methodist Church
Oliver Posten
Cecil Morgan
George Roberts
Eaton
Edythe Ledgerwood
Yankeys Visit Lenox Couple Visit Omaha Relative
Mr and Mrs Yankey of Lenox visited here Sunday with relatives and friends. From here they went to Omaha to visit her sister Mrs Frank Peterson and huenkend. Mrs Peterson fell with pneumonia in a hospital in that city.
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Mra Yankey
Lenox
Omaha
Frank Peterson and
Huekend
Mer Peterson
School Election Notice for March 11 Directors Elected
The annual school election will be held here Monday March 11 with polls open at 12 noon and closing at 7 pm. Two directors will be elected for a term of three years each to succeed Gi E Smithy and J S Francia. O C Posten, Secretary.
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Gi’ E. Smithy
J.S. Francia
Attend Funeral Of Clyde Lane In Omaha Circle
Relatives from out of town attend Clyde Lane funeral Tuesday afternoon with brothers and sisters and his son Lester present. Ansel Martin of Iowa City Paul Martin wife and daughter of North Platte Nebr Mr and Mrs Merle Richmond of Des Moines Mrs Jess Morgan and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Means of Omaha. Mr and Mrs Dale Martin of Clarinds Mra Mareb and Clarence Morgan of Bedford.
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Clyde Lane
Lester
Ansel Martin
Iowa City
Paul Martin
North Platte
Nebr
Merle Richmond
Des Moines
Jess Morgan
Lloyd
Omaha
Dale Martin
Clarinds
Mra Mareball
Clarence Morgan
Bedford
Appreciation Note From Clyde Family After Loss
An appreciation to friends and neighbors who aided with sorrow, effor ts of condolences, food and deeds at a time of bereavement. Special thanks to Rev Biggersteff and those who sang. Signed by Mrs Clyde and family, including sons, brothers and sisters and Mrs Sarah Martin and family.
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Biggersteff
Clyde [Ane
Sarah Martin
County petit jury summons and grand jury order
The following residents of the county have been summoned to report for petit jury duty at Bedford on April 2: Lon Beltinghaue J. N. Hane ford Wilbur Mudge Fred Sia far Henry Petereen Leslie Johoeor and Paul Chitty. The grand jury is ordered to report March 26. Judge George A. Johnson will preside.
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Bedford
Lon Beltinghaue
J. N. Haneford
Wilbur Mudge
Fred Siafar
Henry Petereen
Leslie Johoeor
Paul Chitty
George A. Johnson
Funeral of Sister Griswold Brings Family to Visit
Mr and Mrs Earl Bledsoe and daughter of Holyoke traveled with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Cox and their two children from Fleming to attend the funeral of their sister Mrs Gilbert Welier Griswold held Sunday.
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Earl Bledsoe
Holyoke
Wilbur Cox
Fleming
Orville Cox
Sterling
Gilbert Welier Griswold
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J. K. Grubbies
the Gravity OK
Uncle Sam Ores
Johnson
Morton
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