Schedule of upcoming basketball games and tournaments
The notice lists numerous basketball dates by town and school. It covers Nodaway Maloy Corning Hopkins College Springs Conway Mt Ayr Nodaway Bedford Sharps Lenox Blockton and others, with home and away games from November through February, and ends with the county tournament at Bedford. The schedule mixes boys and girls teams, dates, and locations, noting open dates and conference tournament periods.
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Nodaway
Diagonal
Maloy
Blockton
Hopkins
Corning
College Springs
Conway Boys
Gir’s
Mt. Ayr
Bedford
Sharps
N. Market
Lenox
Prescott
Veteran B F Richardson Reaches 98th Birthday Milestone
B F Richardson, one of the last Civil War veterans in the area, celebrated his 98th birthday Tuesday. Though frail and homebound, he enjoyed the day with a family dinner hosted by his daughters and relatives, and was remembered by many who sent messages or visited.
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B. F. Richardson
Social Hour Club Holds Armistice Day Meeting
The Social Hour club met November 11 with 11 members and one visitor, Mrs. Faye Red. An Armistice Day program was given by Division 2 led by Mrs. Minnie Brown. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Arthur Mayers with a Christmas program.
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Harley Nickle
Faye Red
Division 2
Minnie Brown
Arthur Mayers
Sterling pair visits home of grandparents before Friday depart
Orville Parks and Paul Martin of Sterling Colorado visited 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 Crowned
Iowa man and Fort Dodge rival Fred Stanek, four time national corn husking champion, won the $500 grand prize in a Fort Dodge Armistice Day contest. He husked 84.75 bushels in 80 minutes amid ideal weather before about 40 000 spectators promoted by the Fort Dodge Chamber of Commerce. Second went to Sherman Henriksen of Nebraska, with Elmer Carlson of Audubon third and Welch of Illinois fifth.
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Fred Stanek
Fort Dodge
Ft Dodge
Stanek
Chamber of Commerce
Illinois
Carl Carlson
Audubon
Iowa
Mrs Meyers Funeral Tomorrow in Methodist Church
Mrs Meyers died at her home after a long illness. Funeral services will be held in the Methodist church at 1:00 PM with interment in Gravity Cemetery.
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Fred ‘Meyers
Aid Society Meets at Christian Church Basemen
The Ladies Aid society of the Christian church met yesterday afternoon in the basement with thirty present. Mrs E J Posten and helpers Frances Clem ents, C J Nelson, Kate Adams, Ira Jewell, Della Anderson and Jim Richardson led the program and refreshments.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
E J. Posten
Frances Clements
C J. Nelson
Kate Adams
Ira Jewell
Della Anderson
Jim Richardson
Double your egg production with Dr Hess Panacea
Advert shows a claim that Dr Hess Panacea will double egg production and urges readers to purchase at the local drug store. It presents a simple product remedy as a farm aid without providing supporting evidence.
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Dr. Hess
New Market Takes Both Games In Road Victory
New Market swept both games on Monday evening. The visitors won 21 to 19 in the boys seconds and 25 to 20 in the first team matchup. Gravity trailed 5 to 1 after the first quarter, trailed 8 to 6 at halftime, and faced a 19 to 10 deficit after the third, with New Market extending their lead.
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New Market
Gravity
Parks And Rubin Duck Hunting Trip To Atchison Kansas
Lester Parks and Fred Rubin of Corning spent several days in Atchison Kansas hunting ducks after traveling there Monday.
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Lester Parks
Fred Rubin
Corning
Atchinson
Kansas
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Baker and November Birthdays
Relatives gathered at the Baker home Sunday to honor Mrs. Baker on her birthday with a noon dinner and social afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Jtme Wilson, Marion Wilson and daughter Lorrine, November-born. Clarence Baker and Leroy Baker. Mrs. Mari on Wilson. J. N. Wisecup. Marion Wilson family. J. R. Wilson. Charley Bean. Stella Alvord of Gravity. and the Fred Wisecup family of Villisea.
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E. M. Baker
J. N. Wisecup
Marion Wilson
J. R. Wilson
Charley Bean
Stella Alvord
Gravity
Fred Wisecup
Villisea
Mite Box Opening Of Methodist Society
The semi annual Mite Box opening of the Home Missionary society was held last Wednesday at Mrs. G E Smith home. De votions followed by lesson study and a short miscellaneous program. Refreshments were served by the committee. The offering totaled 810 dollars.
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Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
G. E. Smith
Local Masons to Hold School of Instruction
Local Masons announce a school of instruction at the lodge rooms next Tuesday afternoon and night. Instructor John Riegel of Corning will oversee. A good attendance is desired at both sessions and refreshments will be served in the evening.
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John Riegel
Corning
Stearns and Nelson 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 Shenandoah Home Tuesday
Mrs Carrie McColm of Shenandoah visited the Jesse Levitt home here Tuesday.
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Carrie McColm
Shenandoah
Jesse Levitt
Dairying Outlook Looks Promising For Iowa Farmers
A bright spot in the Iowa farm picture is dairying as farmers have added cows and heifers due to high feed costs. Despite recent gains in other livestock sectors, dairying’s growth is not expected to be large. With favorable feed supplies and high butterfat prices relative to feed costs, the dairyman’s future appears attractive and profitable if feed supplies stay normal.
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Iowa
What Will Congress Do With White House Aff airs
In the report the President leans toward tax cuts to revive business rather than increased spending. Republicans see it as a retreat from a firm stance. Democrats view it as governmental action adapting to a changing era. If business gains strength, most people may ignore the sects and await better times, politics becoming a muddy arena.
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White House
Birthday celebration for Mr. Snyder in Clarinda
Mr and Mrs D E Snyder were guests at a Saturday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Willis Bates in Clarinda to honor Mr Snyder's birthday which was Sunday A fine radio was presented by 25 friends On Sunday evening the Snyders were guests of Mr and Mrs Franklin Willison near Clarinda for a chicken dinner in tribute to Mr Snyder's anniversary
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D. E. Snyder
Mrs. Willis Bates
Clarinda
Mr. Snyder
Snyders
Mrs
Franklin Willison
Methodist Church Plans Thanksgiving Dinner and Outreach
Rev A J Bissinger leads services with Miss Helen Madden guiding the League at 6 30 Sunday evening Visitors from last Sunday welcome next Sunday Our Aid Society serves a Thanksgiving dinner Thursday of next week Old time gravity folks return for dinner Bring jars of fruit or vegetables to parsonage to help fill a barrel for Methodist Hospital Des Moines The talk on character pane planned for Friday night committee to meet after morning service next Sunday Suggestions welcome at the meeting Rural school lists Dora Mae Babcock as teacher
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Helen Madden
Aid Society
Methodist
Des Moines
Dora Mae Babcock
Mrs Sharp Married Yesterday in Mason City
Effie Sharp of this place wed Charles Fields of Mason City yesterday afternoon at 2:30. The couple will reside in Mason City after the ceremony.
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Effie Sharp
Chas Fields
Mason City
Window and auto glass cut any size at Drug Store
A local Drug Store offers custom glass cutting services for windows and autos of any size. The service promises precise cuts and quick turnaround to fit customer needs.
Mrs John 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 C Beery and brother A C Beery. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon with interment at Guss.
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John Kimpton
Here
R.C. Beery
A. C. Beery
St Guss
Gussg
Church hosts Thursday midweek service meeting
On Thursday evening a church meeting will gather all interested in a midweek service at 8 o clock. Some oppose while others favor continuing the Thursday worship. Attendees may share suggestions during the session and the Young People’s Christian Endeavor will participate.
Bags Iowa kin visit at Clarence Churchill home
Mrs Art Moore and her daughter Clara Jean of Bagley Iowa visit at weekends with Mrs Nettie Kieffer of Valley Junction 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 at Clarinda Home
Relatives gathered Sunday for a birthday dinner honoring Will Irwin hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Otis Irwin in Clarinda. Attendees included his sisters Mrs. E. J. Posen and Mrs. J. G. Posten, Mrs. Rile Richardson, brother Jim Irwin and family of Bedford, and E J Posten Rile Richardson and the Missen Zona and Gertrude Posten of Gravity.
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Will Irwin
Otis Irwin
Clarinda
E. J. Posen
J. G. Posten
Rile Richardson
Jim
Bedford
E. J. Posten
Missen Zona
Gertrude Posten
Mrs Claude Moore Hosts Bridge Tea Social
Mrs Claude Moore entertained at three bridge tables Friday afternoon with high score won by Mrs Paul Parrish and traveling prize to Mrs Forest Pershin. Refreshments included sandwiches, date less whipped cream and coffee. Guests included Mrs Morris, Mrs Grealey, Mr Levi, Mr Dowell, Jay Levitt, Mr Parrish, Mr Pershin, Mr Mick, Mr Beemer, Mr Fuelberth and Mrs Roscoe Dunn.
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Claude Moore
Bridge
Paul Partrish
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 members with prizes
Mrs. Clarence Harland hosted the Semper Fidelis Club on Friday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Beulah Morgan and Mrs. Hilda Liston, who won high score and travel prizes respectively. Mrs. Grace Foster also received a prize. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Glen Baker.
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Clarence Harland
Semper Fidelis Club
Beulah Morgan
Hilda Liston
Grace Foster
Glen Baker
Riley Lee Anniversary Dinner Guests Listed
The 43rd wedding anniversary celebration on Sunday honored Mr. and Mrs. Riley Lee. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Wildman, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Irwin of Bedford, and 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
Prestona
Gravity Oil CO
Congress
Max Buck
GWC
Oregon Trail
Prspvane
York Imperial
Posten & Son
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