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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1952
Page
9
Gravity Iowa community announces a summer program for youth with a schedule of Sunday school services at Free Methodist Church and Rev Ray Mays hosting Bible Q and A. Activities include play classes, swimming at Lake of Three Fires, kittenball games, band practice, and a city hall concert. Billy Graham is to speak at KMA Sunday at 2 PM.
The Gravity Red Cross drive ended with donations totaling 100.50, surpassing the 80 quota set by the county board. Local chairman Mrs. Mable Greenway said the extra funds come amid many drives, aiding flood victims and other groups. Frances Emaline Van Denberg, born June 29 1866 in Kirkwood Illinois, died in San Bernardino California at 86 years 10 months 18 days. She moved to Town at age seven, married Charles B Kimpton in 1894, and left four daughters, among others. Funeral services were held May 16 1952 at the Gravity Christian church. Interment followed at Guss Cemetery.
Poppy Day will be observed in Gravity on Saturday May 24 sponsored by the Gravity unit of the American Legion Auxiliary with Mrs Bernice Leighton as chairman. Red crepe paper poppies handmade by disabled veterans will appear on streets nationwide under the guiding hand of the American Legion Auxiliary. Contributions aid hospitalized veterans and welfare of their children, support educational loans and scholarships, and fund local needs. more funds stay in the community. Mrs Id Lock is unit president. donations are greatly needed this year. Brown Swiss breeders of Southwest Town will exhibit at the Canton No 5 show in Manning Iowa on Wednesday May 28 inviting all to attend with a basket dinner. Judging begins about 10 am with prizes awarded.
The bass fishing season starts May 30 for largemouth smallmouth warmouth rock bass sunfish and bluegills in Iowa with rock sturgeon and paddle fish under a continuous closed season. Minimum length for largemouth and smallmouth is 10 inches with a 5 fish daily limit. No minimum for warmouth rock bass sunfish and bluegills and a 16 fish daily limit applies. Cc A Burwell traveled to Omaha for a medical check up.
The relatives of Mrs. Prancly Kimpton express heartfelt gratitude to friends and relatives for their support during the time of bereavement. They specifically recognize those who provided genuine friendship and assistance.
A cemetery decoration will be held at Guss Cemetery on Sunday May 26 one week before the Gravity decoration services according to local notices.
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