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Newspaper

Gravity Independent

Location

Gravity, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1937

Page

6

Local Items Highlight Bedford social dinner

Dr. M. R. Francis dentist and oral surgeon based in Bedford Iowa noted among local items. The D M C club members and their husbands enjoyed a November dinner party at the home of Mr and Mrs L T Reed along with lists of attendees including Lois Barker and Mr O Dell family and Mrs Wil.

M. R. Francis Bedford, Iowa D. M.C. Club L. T. Reed Im Liston Lois Barker Eucets Mr. O'Dell Mrs. Wil

Aladdin lamps urged. supplies at the Drug Store

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coan of Des Moines plan Thanksgiving Day visits at the homes of their sisters Mrs. J. S. Francia and Mrs. Ray Walker. The notice asks readers to obtain Aladdin lamps and related supplies at the local Drug Store.

Roy Coan Des Moines J. S. Francia Ray Walker

Tragedy of Death Highlights Highway Crash Toll

Graphic images document a head on collision between a truck and a family car. The report notes rising traffic fatalities in year to date and argues truck usurpation of roadways fuels crashes and insurance gaps.

National Safety Genneton

Methodist Church Dedication Service Plans and Appeals

The church music committee plans a dedication service for new hymnals being ordered this week. A reminder asks members to bring canned fruit or vegetables for the hospital in Des Moines. The note invites reflection on blessings and asks whether to hold special meetings with a visiting preacher and an Epworth League room discussion to decide on a schedule.

Des Moines

Record cold November Sets New Winter Weather Pattern

Real winter weather grips the region with several days below zero and about three inches of dry snow. Ground remains dry and the water shortage grows as winter sets in with little moisture expected until spring. Corn harvest mostly complete, some fields still to gather.

Bi Monthly Club Hosts Meeting At Oacar Roush Home

Bi Monthly club enjoyed a Friday evening gathering at the Oacar Roush residence with high scores by Mrs. Fred Thomas and Harley Nickels and low by Mrs. Wilber O Dell and George Depew. Pie and coffee were served and the next meeting will be hosted by Mr and Mrs George Depew. Willa Marie Reed Hile, youngest child of Mrs D W Reed of Des Moines, died Monday at the State Hospital in Iowa City after months as a patient. The funeral is today in Lenox with interment in Clearfield cemetery. The Reed family once lived in Clearfield where D W Reed was a physician. She was a niece of Dr L T Reed who will attend the funeral.

Oacar Roush Fred Thomas Harley Nickels Wilber O’dell George Depew Willa Marie Reed Hile D. W. Reed Des Moines State Hospital Iowa City Lenox Clearfield Reed Wes L. T. Reed

James R. Locke Attorney at Law in Bedford Iowa

James R. Locke offers general law practice in all state and federal courts from Farmers & Merchants Bank Building Bedford Iowa. Special attention given to settlement of estates.

Farmers & Merchants Bank Bedford Iowa Citizens State Savings Bank

Mrs Damewood Hosts Guests From North Dakota and Des Moines

Mrs I M Damewood is entertaining today with daughters Mrs Alert Lunde and Mr Lunde and Annabelle of Bismarck North Dakota. Mrs Carl Werner Mr Werner and sons of Des Moines. her son Clyde. wife and Doris and two granddaughters and families of Bedford.

I. M. Damewood Alert Lunde Lunde Annabelle Bismarck North Dakota Carl Werner Werner Des. Moines Clyde Doris Bedford

Dangers and Prevention in Road Safety Message

The speaker argues dangers are inevitable yet preventable, emphasizing the moral value of human life. Automobiles can be made safer through careful, courteous driving and a broader respect for life, urging motorists to reduce the hazards of modern life.

P. T. A. Meeting Highlights November 16 Program

The Parent Teacher Association met November 16 at the auditorium with Mrs. Pred IX presiding. An eventful program followed featuring high school orchestra music, vocal solo Carl Brand, duet Beverly Ledgerwood and Faye Arlene Martin, piano Edith Ledgerwood, readings by Evelyn Heller and Bone It ta Lambley, and an address on Character Education by Rev. Max Buck of Bedford. The next meeting will feature the community Christmas entertainment.

Thl Auditorium Cieat Pred IX High Achoss Orchestra Carl Brand Beverly Ledgerwood Faye Arlene Martin Edith Ledgerwood Evelyn Heller Boneitta Lambley Max Buck Bedford

Job printing and farm sale advertising at Independent office

Local placement notice offering job printing and farm sale ads tailored to customer needs. Provides contact at Independent office for sourcing printing services and scheduling sale notices.

Farm supply firm seeks men in local territories

Local manager for national farm supply company seeks men in several local territories. Duties include delivery orders render service and other farm related work. Car required. Permanent position with earnings of $100 per month and more for a good worker. Apply Box 2334 care this.

Free Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Address

Free Methodist Church outlines Sunday School at 10 with morning worship at 11 led by the pastor. Evening worship at 7:30 in charge of the class leader, with a prayer meeting Wednesday at 8. Carbon services list 10 am Sunday School, 11 am close meeting, 7:30 pm evening service, and prayer meetings Tuesday and Thursday at 8. Pastor W B Biggerataff invites the public to all services.

Ee W. B. Biggerataff

Window and auto glass cut jang sise at Drug Stare

A reported incident at Drug Store involved damage to window and auto glass. No further details on motive or injuries were provided, and authorities have not released suspects or witnesses.

Oxley Family Seeks Doctor for Vesta Arm Cast

Mr and Mrs Glen Oxley and daughter Vesta visited a physician in Iowa City on Sunday regarding Vesta arm in a cast. Vesta, victim of infantile paralysis in September, has muscle impairment and doctors expect gradual recovery with time. They also note Dr Hess Panacea at the local Drug Store as a booster.

Glen Oxley Vesta Iowa City

Pumpkin inspired desserts from a fairy tale tale

The piece presents a playful aside on pumpkin fillings and pumpkin based desserts inspired by a fairy tale. It lists recipes for Pumpkin Raspberry Tarts and Indian Pudding with measurements and baking steps, suggesting serving ideas and portions for eight to twenty four servings.

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