Town Election Results Show Low Voter Interest
In a light turnout a single party ticket prevailed with 191 votes cast. Incumbents retained offices as the Patitionera slate won mayor L. T. Reed 88 votes and other posts. several write ins appeared for mayor Ira Tlewell and council candidates. The council plans to meet Monday to organize and assign committees.
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Hallote
L. T. Reed
G. E. Smith
Ansecnor
Fred Kopar
Canmsitmen
HE Burrows
FF Clayton
F. A. Hines
W. F. Johnston
C. Ail
Ira Tlewell
R. B. Monahan
Thos, Conningham
Chester Savage
Walter Osborn
Leon Letherwood
Reed
Nevius Re-elected Mayor of Bedford in spirited contest
J. S. Nevius won re election as Bedford mayor after a campaign against T. F. Armstrong. Nevius has served as city chief executive for several years, and his victory signals satisfaction with his record.
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S. Nevius
Bedford
J. S. Nevius
T. F. Armstrong
Nevius
Revival Meetings Open in Barnerd and Here
Rev Joe Greene starts a two week evangelistic series at the Christian church Tuesday following a Sunday night close in Barnerd Missouri. Greene formerly pastored the local church and has since worked in evangelistic ministry.
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Joe Greene
Barnerd
Missouri
Christian Church
Greene
Miss Francea Hickock and Virgil Million Visit St Joseph
Miss Francea Hickock and Virgil Million of St Joseph Missouri spent Sunday at the B C Stearns home.
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Francea Hickock
Virgil Million
St. .Joseph, Missouri
B. C. Stearns
McPherron Visits Gravity Relatives in New Market
Guy McPherron of New Market visited relatives in Gravity yesterday.
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Guy McPherron
New Market
Tax On Purchases Arrives April First For Merchants
The new two percent sales tax takes effect April first. Stores must collect tax from buyers and remit quarterly. Merchants cannot absorb the tax or keep incomplete records. Exemptions vary with price brackets from one to four cents per item.
All Gravity Teachers Reelected for Another Year
At a local school board meeting last night all currently employed Gravity teachers were reelected to their same positions for another year. Salary changes were made within the existing budget. Ira Jewell was elected janitor at the current salary.
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Ira Jewell
Dr. M. R. Francis Dentist and Oral Surgeon Bedford IA
Dr. M. R. Francis is identified as a dentist and oral surgeon practicing in Bedford Iowa. The notice lists professional credentials and location for the medical practitioner.
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M. R. Francis
Bedford
Iowa
Wall paper stock now in at Drug Store
Our spring stock of wall paper is now in stock. Call and inspect same at Drug Store.
Progressive Chain Tea Hosted by Mrs Goudie
Mrs Fred Goudie hosted a Progressive Chain Tea at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Eighteen ladies attended a program of contests and music before refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Fred Goudie
Farmers & Merchants Bank Building Bedford Iowa Legal Notice
General law practice in all courts state and federal with special attention to settlement of estates based in Bedford Iowa at the Farmers and Merchants Bank Building.
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Farmers & Merchants Bank
Bedford
Iowa
Gaines announces bid for Lenox supervisor seat in 1936 race
C E Gaines of Lenox declares he will seek the Republican nomination for the Lenox board of supervisors term starting January 1 1936. He is a farmer and former Lenox school board member who helped organize the Lenox bank and serves as a bank director. He has lived in Taylor county twenty years and is well known locally.
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C. E. Gaines
Lenox
Board of Supervisors
Gaines
Taylor County
Miss Wilma Fudge Taken For Appendix Operation
17 year old Miss Wilma Fudge daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Fudge was taken to St Joe hospital Monday night for an appendicitis operation. She was accompanied by her parents Dr Reed Mrs Ed Lock and son Glen and Jay Beemer. Parents stayed with her while others went home after the operation.
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Wilma Fudge
Wilbur Fudge
St. Joe
Dr. Reed
Ed Lock
Glen
Jay Beemer
George L Brookman Civil War Veteran Passes at 91
George L Brookman born November 22 1842 in Maryland died March 20 1924 at his Gravity Iowa home age 91 years 8 months 20 days He served in Co C 20th Missouri Volunteer Infantry later Co H 143d Illinois Volunteer Infantry He lived in Taylor County since 1870 was a contractor and builder who erected Gravitys first residence He married Mike Bila Churchill February 10 1880 and leaves a wife four sons a daughter a granddaughter three grandsons and two great grandchildren Funeral March 23 at the Christian church with a firing squad salute and taps burial in Gravity cemetery
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George Lemuel Brookman
Henry Brookman
Hartford County
Maryland
Gravity
Town
Hillsboro
Illinois
Mi‘Dois
Mattoon
Trinoir
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Taylor County
Mike Bila Churchill
Oscar N
Monakogee
Okla
Grace N
Iowa
Roy
Springview
Nebraska
Walter H
William R
Blanchard
George
Tavior County
Gvcantile Bnainese
Christian Church
The
Joe Greene
Nee Legion
Bedford
Ramon Reynolde
Frank Akere
County Board Adopts Partial Book Replacements
At a Bedford meeting the county board voted to open new contracts for only two subjects Readers and Geographies and to renew contracts for all other rural school books. With Elia Nulph absent the board chose a cautious approach due to mood and cost, seeking best books and prices.
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County Board of Education
Bedford
Elia Nulph
Blockton
Sharpsburg W C T U Meeting Notes March Event
Sharpsburg W C T U met March 14 at Mrs. Cora Hamlin's home with Mrs. Jessie Cundy assisting. President Mrs. Olive Blood led, Mary Underwood gave devotions, and members read and approved the last minutes. A letter invited Taylor county unions to Shenandoah March 28. An April 19 Taylor County Institute at Bedford includes a noon covered dish. New member Mrs. Alice Campaign joined. prizes announced for school essay contest. Donations for the state bazaar to Mrs. Olive Blood or the April meeting. W W C T U benediction and refreshments to close.
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Sharpsbore
Cora Hamlin
Jessie Cundy
Hortesa
Olive Blood
Mary Underwood
Leacox
Taylor County
Shenandoah
Taylor County Institute
Bedford
Alice Campain
Mra
Www
Cc. T.U
Easter program and cradle roll at Christian Church
Sunday School starts at 10 o'clock with Easter and Cradle Roll program at 11 o'clock. The church invites all babies to join the Cradle Roll. On April 3rd Rev. E J Greene begins a two week meeting with a singer accompanying him.
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E. J. Greene
Homebound Stewart Family Departs Chadron After Visit
Mr and Mrs Foy Stewart and their two sons of Chadron Nebraska leave for home following a short stay with sisters Mrs Earl King and Mrs Glen Ostrander and families after visiting.
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Foy Stewart
Chadron
Nebraska
Earl King
Glen Ostrander
Lenses Ground While You Wait in Clarantia Iowa
Local service listing in Clarinda Iowa advertises eye lens fitting and repairs available at Walter Cramers West Side Square with quick turnarounds and on site optician.
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Clarinda
Iowa
Walter Cramers
West Side
Posten and Morgan Attend Birthday Dinner in Clarinda
Mr and Mrs Oliver Posten and Mrs Cecil Morgan accompanied by Paul Morris traveled to Clarinda yesterday to attend a birthday dinner hosted at the home of Mrs Lon Bradley.
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Oliver Posten
Cecil Morgan
Rs Paul Morris
Clarinda
Lon Bradley
Social Hour Club Meeting Notes
The Social Hour club met on March 15 with hostess Martha Haring. Eight members and two guests Mrs. Ruby Wilson and Mrs. Dora Babcock attended. After a short program and refreshments served by the hostess, the meeting adjourned to meet with Minnie Brown on April 12.
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Martha Haring
Ruby Wilson
Dora Babcock
Minnie Brown
Greenfield Post Officers Visit From Voltura Post
Greenfield Iowa hosts Voltura Post No. 04 officers for an evening meeting in the hall over Johns town store. Thirty members of the 408 attend while Dr. L. T. Reed and postmaster Jay E. Beemer meet the visitors.
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Voltura Post
Greenfield
Iowa
Johns
L. T. Reed
Jay E. Beemer
Greenfield Post
Hopkins Ends Long Red Oak Home Life in Local Burial
A. F. Hopkins, longtime Red Oak resident, died unexpectedly after poor health. He and Mrs. Hopkins had lived on a southeast Red Oak farm for years. The funeral was held in Red Oak and the body brought to the local cemetery. neighbors extend sympathy to Mrs. Hopkins and the children.
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A. F
Hopkins
J S Pieringer Optometrist Opens Bedford Practice
J S Pieringer an optometrist based in Bedford since 1891 maintains a long standing local presence offering eyewear exams and vision care services to the community.
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J.S. Pieringer
Bedford
Sunrise Breakfast At Twin Bridges Church
The M. E. Epworth League invites attendees to a Sunrise Breakfast at Twin Bridges on Sunday morning. Meet at the church at 6 15 with a dime and your own dishes.
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M. E. Epworth League
Twin Bridges
For Sale oats and bar seed grain notice
For sale some oats and bar mixed suitable for seeding. The listing notes the item is ready for pickup and is labeled under Frank Houchin.
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Jey
Frank Houchin
Fred Fisher Attends G. L. Brookman Funeral
Fred Fisher of Clarinds attended the funeral of G. L. Brookman on Friday.
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Fred Fisher
Clarinds
G. L. Brookman
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Reid L. Hunt
Gaes
George L. Brookman
Sharpsburg
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Firestone
Goodyear
Tydol
Mobiloil
Nourse
Veedol
Tank Service
Gravity Oil Co
B. E. Wycoff
A. F. Hopkins
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