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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1945
Page
5
The Iowa Tuberculosis Association mailed Christmas seals to residents to fund stamping out tuberculosis. Purchasers contribute to medical help for those in need from months to years, with Mrs Pauline Dowell as Gravity chairman urging prompt returns and strong sales this year.
Seoit Faris Leunian avily Reunion day at the home of tarry Livingston honoring Mrs L Morley on her 82nd birthday anniversary. It was the first time all family members gathered since the death of Mr Scott. Attendees included L E Morley Glen Scott Ventura Tim Scott Knoxville Eyler Denver Lovitt Posten Grav ity McMahill Lewis Denver Widner Sammons Creston Erickson Lorimer with afternoon callers Geo Scott Clarinda and Vern Scott Corning.
Ms and Mrs J S Francis hosted a family reunion at their Creaton home for visiting relatives from Longmont Colorado and Lewisburg Missouri. The gathering honored Mr and Mrs Frank Hay and Mr and Mrs Hugh Mcauley and their son Ray who recently received army discharge. About 50 relatives attended the supper.
Mr and Mrs Luther Bennett of Omaha Nebraska visited over the weekend in the home of Mr and Mrs Bert Pierce.
Three brothers Homer Elmer and Benest Griamore of Weyne county Iowa won the W G Skelly Award for Superior Achievement in Agriculture. They produced 21000 turkeys and 300000 eggs from a 1180 acre farm, turning poults into 35 to 88 pound Thanksgiving dinners in seven months. They will receive a $100 Victory Bond scroll pennant and gold lapel button at a breakfast in their honor.
Gravity High School swept Sharpsburg with girls 86 to 27 and boys 35 to 23. Close, competitive action drew a large crowd and strong Gravity pushes to stay ahead. Nodaway visits November 30.
At yesterday's sale the Estle estate residence and acreage were bought by E L Blake for 2900 dollars. Personal property also sold well.
Mrs Barry Worley reported a wild buck deer at the Harry Mastey Farm after dinner. The animal stood by the draw, then leaped the fence to the highway, moved south into the Hargadin field, crossed the road, and disappeared north of the C. N. Hargadin farm buildings. Prayerful observer noted the impressive antlers and calm, assured behavior. This is the first deer sighting in the area, with no further movements reported.
Iowa State College extension official R K Bliss urges county leaders to use "World Peace" as December meeting theme. Local groups should discuss UN Charter provisions, organize focal talent talks, and form round table discussions on individual roles in building world peace.
The record notes a veteran with the M1 rifle qualification and awards for Motor Vehicle Driver and Mechanic. He served four months overseas, fought in Nantes Foggia Rome Arno Rhineland North Apennines Po Valley and Southern France. He received the World War II Victory Medal EAME Service Medal Good Conduct Medal American Service Medal and six Battle Stars.
Francis Roy Rainforth born February 5 1886 Freedonia Indians died November 18 1945 Mount Pleasant Memorial Hospital Iowa. Survived by one sister Mrs Paul Johnson Richmond Indiana and four sons Harold Gerald Norman Dale Gordon Richard. Funeral at Methodist church conducted by Rev J D Stevens with pallbearers Fred Duncan Earl Taylor Ora Cree Lee Roush Mark Young George Beemer. Burial Gravity cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Jim Ackley returned from Miles Iowa last week after visiting several days with their son Russell and his family Russell teaches in the public school at Miles Iowa.
Friends and relatives gathered Friday for the funeral of Oliver C. Posten in Gravity. The service in the Christian church featured a quartet and solo, with Rev. Purdy and Rev. Stevene officiating. Posten, born December 1 1891, died November 14 1945, leaves widow Dorothy, daughter Dorothy Gallagher, sisters Zane Posten and Bernadine Bender, and grandchildren Deborah and Jeffrey Charles Gallagher.
Mr and Mrs Paul Morrie drove to Des Moines Sunday to return Leonard Gallagher. They were joined by Deborah and Jeffery Gallagher who are visiting their grandmother Mrs O C Posten. Mrs Gallagher stayed with her mother.
The text advises keeping food away from heat sources like shot stoves and pipes. Freezing may not spoil food but can loosen seals and allow bacteria. Store canned goods in a sheltered space with multiple newspaper layers or a rug to insulate. Dampness can rust metal and spoil food. light fades glass jars and reduces riboflavin. If a dark room is unavailable, return jars to their cartons and store in a closet.
Mr Charles Reardon of Ting Missouri spent time last week at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J A Gaebler in a family gathering noted in local society records.
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