Nodaway and Diagonal Lead Early Basketball Schedule
November events feature Nodaway girls and boys on the 26th, Diagonal boys on the 1st and 2nd, Maloy teams at home December 2, and Hopkins hosting early games. December moves include Corning, College Springs, Conway, and Mt. Ayr visits, with later shows from Nodaway, Bedford, Sharps, and N Market. Conference tourney and county tourney set for February.
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Nodaway
Diagonal
Maloy
Blockton
Hopkins
Corning
College Springs
Conway
Mt. Ayr
Bedford
Sharps
N. Market
Lenox
Prescott
Veteran B F Richardson Reaches 98th Birthday
B F Richardson, one of the last two Civil War veterans in town, marked his 98th birthday Tuesday. Though frail and homebound, he enjoyed a dinner hosted by daughters and relatives while friends and kin sent greetings and messages.
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B. F. Richardson
Social Hour Club holds November 11 meeting with 11 members
The Social Hour club met on November 11 with Mrs. Harley Nickle presiding. 11 members and one visitor Mrs. Faye Red attended. Division 2 presented an Armistice Day program led by chairwoman Mrs. Minnie Brown. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Arthur Mayers featuring a Christmas program.
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Harley Nickle
Faye Red
Division 2
Minnie Brown
Arthur Mayers
Visitors From Sterling See Grandparents In Colorado
Orville Parks and Paul Martin of Sterling Colorado visited here at the home of Albert Parks and wife, the former’s grandparents, and left for Colorado Friday.
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Orville Parks
Paul Martin
Sterling
Colorado
Albert Parks
Fort Dodge Huskers Sweepstakes Champion Husked 34.75 Bushels
Iowa man Fred Stanek of Fort Dodge, four time national corn husking champion, won the $500 sweepstakes prize at a Thursday Fort Dodge event near Armistice Day. He husked 34.75 bushels in 80 minutes as about forty thousand spectators watched. The Fort Dodge Chamber of Commerce promoted the contest with $1,000 in prize money. entrants received $50 each. Second place went to Sherman Henriksen of Nebraska, with Elmer Carlson of Audubon, Iowa, third, and other top finishers from Illinois and Minnesota.
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Iowa
Fred Stanek
Fort Dodge
Ft Dodge
Stanek
Chamber of Commerce
Sherman Henriksen
Nebracks
Elmer Carlson
Auduton
Town
Welch
Illinois
Ted Balko
Minnesota
Carl Carlson
Audubon
Mrs Meyers Funeral Tomorrow From Local Church
Mrs Fred Meyers died at her home after a long illness. The funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Methodist church and interment will follow in Gravity cemetery.
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Fred Meyers
Aid Society Meets At Christian Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church met yesterday afternoon in the church basement with thirty present. Mrs E J Posten and her helpers, including Frances Clemants, C J Nelson, Kate Adams, Ira Jewell, Della Anderson, and Jim Richardson, led the program and refreshments.
Double your egg production with Dr Hess Panacea
An advertisement urges farmers to boost egg output by using Dr Hess Panacea sold at the local Drug Store. It promises improved laying and general flock health through a tonic marketed to poultry keepers.
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Dr. Hess
New Market Sweeps Both Games In Mon Night Match
New Market took both games here Monday evening. The boys seconds dropped a 19 to 21 decision to Gravity. In the main game the New Market boys beat Gravity 25 to 20 after leading 5 to 1 early, with Gravity momentum building to 8 to 6 at halftime and 19 to 10 by the end of the third.
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New Market
Gravity
Parks and Rubin Duck Hunting Trip to Atchison Kansas
Lester Parks and Fred Rubin of Corning traveled to Atchison Kansas on Monday for a brief duck hunting trip. They spent several days in pursuit of waterfowl and returned with hunting memories and stories.
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Lester Parks
Fred Rubin
Corning
Atchinson
Kansas
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Baker and November Birthday Guests
Relatives and neighbors gathered Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Bakers home to honor Mrs. Bakers birthday anniversary which falls on Monday. Guests included Mrs. J. R. Wilson, Marion Wilson and daughter Lorrine, plus other Gravity and Villisca residents.
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E. M. Baker
J. N. Wisecup
Marion Wilson
J. R. Wilson
Charley Bean
Stella Alvord
Gravity
Fred Wisecup
Villisca
Mite Box Opening At Methodist Church
The semi annual Mite Box opening of the Home Missionary Society was held last Wednesday at Mrs. G. E. Smith's home. De votions and lesson study preceded a short miscellaneous program. Refreshments were served by the committee. The offering totaled $810.
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Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
G. E. Smith
Local Masons announce school of instruction at lodge
The Local Masons notify of a school of instruction at the lodge rooms Tuesday afternoon and night next week. Instruct or John Riegel of Corning will be in charge. A good attendance is desired at both sessions. Refreshments will be served in the evening. Radio tubes at the Drug Store.
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John Riegel
Corning
Stearns and Niece Return From Kansas City Visit
B. C. Stearns and his niece Mrs. Cora Nelson returned Saturday from a visit with relatives in Kansas City.
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B. C. Stearns
Cora Nelson
Kansas City
Mrs Carrie McColm Visits Jesse Levitt Home
Mrs Carrie McColm of Shenandoah visited the Jesse Levitt home here on Tuesday.
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Carrie McColm
Shenandoah
Jesse Levitt
Dairying Outlook Looks Bright for Iowa Farmers
A farm outlook notes dairy farming as a bright spot for Iowa in the coming years. Many cows and heifers were sold last year due to high feed costs, but favorable feed supplies and high butterfat prices suggest dairying could become profitable again if feed conditions normalize.
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Iowa
What Will Congress Do About White House Affairs
The piece weighs White House policy as leaning toward aiding business with tax cuts and reduced spending, a shift Republicans call a retreat and Democrats view as adaptive. It suggests if business gains stability, the public will focus on better times and politicians will trade barbs for action. It notes Mr and Mrs D E Snyder hosted a Clarinda dinner for his birthday, receiving a radio from guests.
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White House
Methodist Church Seeks Ideas for Special Meetings
The church led by Rev. A J Biasinger invites visitors to upcoming services and a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by the Aid society. A barrel of fruit and vegetables is being collected for Des Moines Methodist Hospital with jars to trade for empty containers.
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Helen Madden
Aid Society
Methodist
Des Moines
Holt
Mrs Sharp Weds Mr Fields in Mason City Vow
Effie Sharp of this place and Charles Fields of Mason City were married yesterday afternoon at 2 30 They will reside in Mason City following the ceremony
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Effie Sharp
Chas Fields
Mason City
Window and Auto Glass Cut Any Size at Drug Store
Window and auto glass can be cut to any size at the local drug store. The service offers custom measurements and on‑site fitting, expanding repair options for storefronts and vehicles.
Mrs. Kimpton Dies Suddenly at Home
Mrs. John Kimpton died suddenly at her home northwest of here on Tuesday evening after a period of ill health. She leaves her husband four daughters two sons her mother Mrs. R. D. Beery and brother A. C. Beery. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church at Guns Saturday afternoon with interment at Guns.
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John Kimpton
Here
R. D. Beery
A. C. Beery
Methodist Church
St Guns
Guss
Thursday Meeting On Church Mid Week Service
Christians in the church plan a Thursday evening worship session at 8 o clock. Members undecided about the service are urged to attend and share suggestions. The Young Peoples Christian Endeavor will be present to participate.
Bagley and Valley Junction women visit Clarence Churchill home
Mrs Art Moore and her daughter Clara Jean of Bagley Iowa and her mother Mrs Nettie Kieffer of Valley Junction spent the weekend at the Clarence Churchill home.
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Art Moore
Clara Jean
Bagley
Iowa
Nettie Kieffer
Valley Junction
Clarence [Churchill
Birthday Dinner Honors Will Irwin By Irwin Family
Relatives gathered Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Otis Irwin in Clarinda to honor Will Irwin on his birthday. Attendees included his sisters Mrs E J Posen Mrs J G Posten and Mrs Rile Richardson and his brother Jim and family from Bedford E J Posten Rile Richardson and the Misses Zona and Gertrude Posten from Gravity.
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D. E. Snyder
Mrs. Willis Bates
Clarinda
Mr. Snyder
Snyders
Mrs
Franklin Willison
Will Irwin
Otis Irwin
E. J. Posen
J. G. Posten
Rile Richardson
Jim
Bedford
E. J. Posten
Zona
Gertrude Posten
Gravity
Mrs Claude Moore Hosts Bridge Tea With Prizes
Mrs Claude Moore entertained at three tables of bridge on Friday afternoon. Mrs Paul Portigh won high score and Mrs Forest Pershin took the traveling prize. Refreshments of sandwiches date cakes with whipped cream and coffee were served by the hostess. The guest list included Mesdames Morris Greelley Levi Dowell Levitt Parrish Pershin Mick Beemer Fuelberth and Dunn.
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Claude Moore
Paul Portigh
Forest Pershin
Mesdames
Paul Morris
Paul Greeley
Albert Levi
Harold Dowell
Jay Levitt
Paul Parrish
Glen Mick
Horace Beemer
Walter Fuelberth
Roscoe Dunn
Semper Fidelis Club entertains with prizes and guests
Mrs Clarence Harland hosted the Semper Fidelis club Friday afternoon with guests Mrs Beulah Morgan and Mrs Hilda Liston. High score prize went to Mrs Hilda Liston, with Mrs Grace Foster also a prize winner. Traveling prize was won by Mrs Beulah Morgan. Next meeting planned with Mrs Glen Baker.
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Clarence Harland
Semper Fidelis Club
Beulah Morgan
Hilda Liston
Hilda Lieston
Grace Foster
Glen Baker
Riley Lee Couple Mark 48th Wedding Anniversary
The celebration honors a 48th wedding anniversary on Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Riley Lee. Guests for dinner included Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Wildman and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Irwin of Bedford along with Mrs. Lottie McColm.
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Riley Lee
W. R. Wildman
Geo. Irwin
Bedford
Lottie McColm
Gravity
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E. P. Beezley
Mrs. Meyers
Gravity Oil Co
Congress
Max Buck
GWC
Posten & Son
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