Rebekah Lodge Convention Held in Gravity District
The 87th District Rebekah Lodge hosts the annual convention in Gravity with officers Mary Davis as president and Goldie Smith Radford as vice president. Welcome by Ina Steeves, readings by Eve Klann, and a Bedford Lodge play mark the afternoon and evening program. Christian church ladies provide refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lode
Gravity
Rebekah Lodyaa
Ficora
Na Fallowa
Mary Davia
Gravite
Vics
Goldie Smith Radfard
Mra
Baye Adama
Mare Morrta
Tha Addy
Walcame
Ciwen
Ina Steeves
Lodoe
Mtea
Eve Klann
Redfed
Indow
Minnie Keenan
Rinckton
Raga M. Heninger
Sigourney
Rebeksh Assambly
Lown
Lanen L Kent
Paat
Ahert Nlay
Bedford Lodge
Ezeh Lodge
The
Christian Church
Closing P T A Meeting Names 1981 35 Officers
The closing P T A meeting last Tuesday installed officers for 1981 35 and displayed pupils handwork from different grades. Punch and wafers were served. Committees for hospitality program pussery and finance were listed with chairmen and dates for upcoming activities.
Decoration and Memorial Services in Gravity This Year
Decoration and Memorial Services will be observed in Gravity this year on May 27 and May 80. The Memorial Day service will be held on Sunday, May 27 at 11 00 a m in the M E church conducted by Rev. RV Felt. Decoration day service will be held in the city park at 2 30 p m Wednesday May 80 if weather conditions are favorable and if not it will be held in the Christian church. Atty Roger Warin of Bedford will be the speaker. All who care to go to Holt and Ladown cemeteries to decorate the grover please beat the Chae Atverd restaurant at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning May 80 and transportation will be furnished. The graves in Gravity cemetery will be decorated immediately after the service in the park. The following committees have been appointed: Committee on Speaker Dr L T Reed W H Brookman Jay Beemer. Committee on Singing Lou Chandler Mrs Oliver Posten Naomi VarNice. Committee on Transportation Dr L T Reed C C Hill and W H Brookman. Committee on Flagging Graves Guy Akey Washington cemetery Oscar Akers Holt cemetery Mrs Carrie Utter Ladoga cemetery. Finance Committee W H Brookman Flower Committee June Pierson Frank Akers Sa Mrs C E Nelson. Decorating Committee Iona Posten Gertrude Postem Mrs Vern Curtingham W H Brookman Chairman Jay E Beemer Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R V. Felt
Atty
Roger Warin
Bedford
Oliver Posten
Naomi VarNice
L.T. Reed
C. C. Hill
W. H. Brookman
Guy Akey
Washington Cemetery
Oscar Akers
Holt Cemetery
Carrie Utter
Ladoga Cemetery
June Pierson
Frank Akers
C. E. Nelson
Iona Posten
Gertrude Postem
Vern Curhingham
W. H Brookman
Jay E. Beemer
Woman's Study Club installs officers for 1984 85
The Woman's Study club met at the country home of Mrs. Wilbur O'Del for the last regular meeting of the year. Mrs. Frank Smith installed the 1984 85 officers, with Mrs. Singleton Smith as president and Mrs. O. M. Buckner as secretary treasurer. A retirement president’s play, As Ye Would, was performed by six ladies, and guests Glen Oxley Esmne Dorsey and W. P. Pierson attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur O’del
Frank Smith
Singleton Smith
O. M. Buckner
Glen Oxley
W. P. Pierson
Esmne Dorsey
O'Dell and Sons
Relief Engineer Promises Rapid Relief to Soan County
Relief engineer R. Taylor told relief workers that work would be available within a week for Taylor county residents seeking aid. He pledged immediate assistance to families not yet interviewed by investigators and in destitute circumstances, though aid requires local social worker investigation before eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Taylor
Taylor
Alumin Banquet Program Highlights Musical Numbers
Invocation by Rev. R V Felt and banquet welcome by Laura Gaebler open the Alumin banquet. Verla Dean Jones delivers the response with musical pieces by Alice Clark Seldon Hicks Fayne Pickering Mildred Davis and Georgina Francis. Frances Mellinger contributes a poem. A trio features Fayne Pickering Mildred Davis and Alice Clark. Singers include Georgina Francis. Alice Clark gives a toast with Mary Margeret Moore and Kenneth Houk. Superintendent T R Hefley offers a toast. A mixed quartet includes Leoma Walker Mildred Davis Supt Hefley and Dick Buckner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Gaebler
Verla Dean Jones
Alice Clark
Seldon Hicks
Poaat
Frances Mellinger
Fayne Pickering
Mildred Davis
Georgina Francis
Mary Margeret Moore
Kenneth Houk
T. R. Hefley
Leoma
Walker
Mildred Davia
Gravity Loses to CCC in Eleven Inning Battle
Gravity town team traveled to Lenox on Sunday for a scheduled baseball game against CCC. In an eleven inning contest Lenox prevailed 15 to 14 after a late rally. Despite limited practice, the Lenox home team played well helped by the camp boys and steady pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravity Town
Lenox
CCC
Harlen Mohler Seeks State Motor Vehicle Division Post
Harlen Mohler of Bedford has been named editor of the South West Town Democrat and will take a position in the Motor Vehicle Division of the State, with the assignment based in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlen Mohler
F Bedford
Town Democrat
Des Moines
Lyle Young Family Relocates to Ryshire Town
Lyle Young and family move from the garage end of Main Street to Ryshire Town. He intends to continue the business previously run by Orie Kimpton with Mrs. Young and the children remaining active in Sunday School and church work. He recently resigned from Gravity school board after long service and has often contributed to public duties. Mrs. Young's mother accompanies them as they settle in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Young
Main Street
Toosdey
Ryshire
Young
Gravity
James Cox
Masons Hold School Instruction Night at Magotte Hall
Instruction was held at the Magotte hall with visitors from Clarinda and Siam in attendance. Bro Ray Hughes conducted the school assisted by Bro. Dav of Clarinda. The gathering was enjoyed by all and a light snack was served at the close. One who was there
Strokeed Father Prompted Smith Family to Travel
Mrs G B Smith learned Friday evening that her father R A Sharp had a stroke and paralysis. Mr and Mrs Smith and daughter Madeline left at once for Premise City. Regent Br Sharp is reported to be getting along as well as can be expected, while Mrs Smith and Madeline remained with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. EB. Smith
Atg
R. A. Sharp
Lake Park resident visits with Dr Reed and friends
Zay McClure of Lake Park Ohio visited there Tuesday afternoon with Dr Reed and other old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zay McClure
Lake
Park
Ows
Dr. Reed
Social Hour Club Observes Mothers Day Program
The Social Hour Club hosted about 40 shut ins and elderly mothers for a Mother's Day program. Ida Scott welcomed guests. readings by Lottie McColm and Minnie Johnston. vocals by Andy Neilson. harp by Maude Hines. piano by Andy Neilson. talks by the thesis. a lunch followed, deemed very enjoyable. Secretary of Social Hour Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honr
Ida ‘Scott
America
Mann
Jay Brown
Nellie Norris
Lottie McColm
Andy Neilson
Minnie Johnston
Maude Hines
Celesta Smith
Won Fron Sharpsburg Gravity High School Baseball Wins
Gravity high school closed a successful season at Sharpsburg with an 11 to 8 victory Friday afternoon. A rough field caused errors, and limited practice in the last two weeks kept the team from peak form. Nine games played produced six wins, with county champions New Market and an early loss to Clearfield the only defeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravity High School
Sherpsburg
Sharpsburg
Steame
New Market
Clearfield
Posten
Ahs Vear
Arthur McMahill
Bomer Morley
Drexel Keith
Aivin Beamer
Harold Beery
Bernard Webb
Charold Roberts
Raymon Reynolds
Mel Ivin Beemier
Wade Ambrose
Wayne Utter
Robert Tsylor
Birthday Surprise for John Alexander in Essex
Mr and Mrs Earl Brown and Mr and Mrs Roy Alexander of Essex hosted a birthday surprise for John Alexander. The event included family members Mire Flw and Mire. Alexander’s birthday was celebrated with guests from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Earl Brown
Roy Alexander
Essex
Bain John
Alexander J
Attend District Lord Meeting at Shenandoah
Attendees at District Lord meetings included L. T. Reed Mart King Leslie Slack and others in Shenandoah with Mrs Earl Mayor and District Instructor presiding. The list mentions several attendees from Sharpsburg and Shenandoah towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brink
Shenandoah
Tucsar Wera Mesdames
L.T. Reed
Mart King
Leslie Slack
One Poseten
Will Chandler
Grenrice Lelie Chandler
Clint Hill
Visses Georgania
Rancis
Alice Clark
Gertrude Posten
And
Clifford Young
Sharpsburg
Earl
Lenox CCC Camp Begins Construction Work
Work started this week at the Lenox CCC camp near Walter pasture under supervisor Marvey Morris. Buildings planned include a mess hall bunk houses bath house and kitchens all to be electric lighted with sewer connections. A flag raising ceremony is planned for May 20 tied to a ball game and sponsored by the Lenox part of the American Legion. Camp members are currently housed in tents and building materials are being purchased from Taylor Co. Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Walter Pasture
Lenox
Marvey Morris
Lenox Merchente, — Taylor Co. Herald
Early Gravity history continues with pioneer trades
The piece lists early Gravity history residents and businesses in 1900 to the founding era. Merchants R. W. Coun Elmer Chamberlin and E Burrows began stores. postmasters included James Monahan Scott Johnson Wm Pierson and Sam Robinson. Doctors J. T. McColm J. L. Holland Dr. Bucholz Kinney Anderson L. P. Reed C. V. Long and dentist W. L. Dunlavy served early town. Veterinary T. J. Davis aided founding era. Hotels Wing Jones and others followed Walford Hotel, Ebenezow Fleming and later Mrs Vera Eggiston housing, Parke boarding house, Gravity Cemetery laid out in 1898 with Mrs Carry and Frank Taylor among first workers. McGregor ran a furniture store with an undertaker department and funeral car. Millinery shops opened by Alice Peavey Jennie Bundy and Miss Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Coun
Johnston’s
Elmer ‘Chamberlin
E. Burrows
James Monahan
Scott Johnson
Wm. Pierson
Sam Robinson
J. T. McColm
J. L. Holland
Bucholz
Kinney
Anderson
L.P. Reed
C. V. Long
W. L. Dunlavy
T. J. Davis
Walford Hote
Io Wilson
Ebenezow ‘Fleming
Vera Eggieston
Wing
Jones
Parke
Sto. Wilson
Frank Taylor
McGregor
Mipp
Alice Peavey
Minn
Jennie Bundy
Miss Robinson
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Pebekah
P T. A
P.P. A
Ida Depew
Albert Bender
Membi Renir
Lou Chandler
Mary Francis
Zona Poaten
Gerald Imi
Hefley
Kent Wallace
Operetta
Motle King
Miss Munster
Reed
Pusserry
Miss Francie
Miss Beard
Fanance
Supt
F. M. Chandier
Woman's Study Club
AUTO
Shrvice
Gravity Oil Co
Deféin
Frome
Redding
Masons
Social Hour Club
Enteries.s
Fron
Em Lenox CCC
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