Death of Mrs Esther Meyers Riggle at Gravity aged 78
Esther Meyers Riggle born December 22 1858 near Munsey Pennsylvania died November 17 1937 at Gravity age 78 years 10 months 25 days. She was the eldest of eight children and moved to Page county as a girl. She married Frederick Meyers on February 9 1880 and they had five children. The funeral was held at the Methodist church in Gravity with burial in Gravity cemetery.
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Fred Meyers
Esther McNerney Riggle
Joseph
Jane MecNerney Riggle
Munsey
Pennsylvania
Gravity
Esther
Page County
College Springs
Methodist Episcopal Church
Frederick Meyers
Hattie Faye
Arthur F
Bertha Hamblin
Sharpsburg
Burton E
Northboro
Semma Webb
J. C. Riggle
Shenandoah
Mrs. Meyers
Mrs John Kimpton obituary notes family ties and service
Mrs John Kimpton Clara Ethel Kimpton daughter of Daniel and Rachel Beery born near Shambaugh Iowa July 31 1885 lived to age 52 years 3 months 15 days married December 26 1906 to John A Kimpton seven children Homer Edith Wilbur Iva Lola and Paul passed away November 16 1937 after ill health. Funeral at Guns Methodist church with mixed Gravity quartet and local music. Burial at Guns cemetery.
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John Kimpton
Clara Ethel Kimpton
Daniel
Rachel Beery
Shambaugh
Iowa
Taylor County
John A. Kimpton
Homer
Edith
Wilbur
Iva
Lola
Gravity
Vida Snyder
Bedford and Paul
Maybelle Argetsinger
Mason City
Iowe
Iva Hicks
Richey
Montana
A. C. Beery
Lawrence Beery
Salt Lake City
Utah
Doris Kimpton
Johnny Snyder
Mary Hixon
Zena Westfall
Kimpton
the Guns Methodist Church
F. B. Stewart
Gu2s
Oliver Posten
Mia. C. R. Morgan
Karl King
George Roberts
Claude Gray
Card Of Thanks From The Meyers Children
We express sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness during our beloved mother's long illness. Thanks for floral offerings, for singing at the funeral, and for the many ways of assistance. The Meyers Children.
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Meyers
School Closed Until Monday For Thanksgiving Break
The Gravity schools closed Wednesday afternoon for the rest of the week. Out of town teachers returned home to spend Thanksgiving with relatives.
So many things men think they need poem fragment
A reflective verse laments the burden of chasing possessions. It argues that many sought comforts bring misery, bitterness, and pain, filling life with toil and drudgery and spoiling simple fun. The lines urge restraint and valuing joy over material gain.
Bedford Obs O E S Honor New Grand Patron O J Kirketey
Attendents at Bedford Friday night gathering joined by Mr and Mrs G E Smith Mr and Mrs Claude Gray Mesdames Russell Farrens Clint Hill Les Slack E E Chamberlain and G H Madden with Misses Helen Madden Edith Slack to honor O J Kirketey recently chosen Grand Patron of the O E S of Iowa. Meeting sponsored by all Taylor county O E S chapters.
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G. E. Smith
Claude Gray
Russell Farrens
Clint Hill
Les Slack
E. E. Chamberlain
G. H. Madden
Helen Madden
Edith Slack
Bedford
O. J. Kirketey
O. E.S. of
Iowa
Taylor County
Francis Couple Honored at 30th Wedding Anniversary Dinner
J S Francis and his wife visited niece Mrs Gene Lucas near Kent for a surprise thirtieth anniversary dinner honoring A R Francis and wife. Forty three relatives attended and the couple received a rocking chair gift from the assembled family.
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J. S. Francis
Gene Lucas
Kent
Barber Shop Change In Town Leadership Reemerges
Ed Lock, returning from a summer in northwest Nebraska, has taken over the barber shop here. Allie McKay of Conway operated the shop in his absence, leasing the Chamberlin Building space last week and opening a new shop one door south of the Ladies Toggery.
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Ed Lock
Nebraska
Allie McKay
Conway
Mr. WeKay
Chamberlin
Edmund Morley Joins George Hamilton Orchestra in Memphis
Mr and Mrs Harry Morley announce their son Edmund Morley has become a soloist with the George Hamilton orchestra now playing in Memphis Tennessee. The group may be heard on the Columbia Broadcasting network at 11 pm nightly. They will head to New York City after Memphis engagements. The orchestra and Morley traveled by plane from California to Memphis.
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Harry Morley
Edmund
George Hamilton
Memphis
Tennessee
Columbia Broadcasting Network
New York City
Mr. Morley
California
Mrs Hopkins Homeward Bound from Washington DC trip
Mrs A F Hopkins of Red Oak plans a homeward trip this week after months with daughter Elsie and family in Washington. She will spend Thanksgiving in Washington, then Chicago, Galesburg, and Moline with relatives before returning to Red Oak. She toured Washington sites including the White House when President Roosevelt was away. She requests the Independent be forwarded to Galesburg and then Red Oak after two weeks.
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A. F. Hopkins
Red Oak
Elsie
Washington,d. C
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
The
Independent
Galesburg
Weather Halts Road Work As Storm Delays Bridge Route
Severe weather paused road construction between here and Conway delaying cement and grading crews. Workers broke camp Saturday and returned home with an estimated week more work, and completion planned for next spring after three bridges are built. Hard surface pavement is slated for next year.
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Here
Conway
Gold miners in Brazil restricted to state buyers
The note states that Brazilian gold miners may sell only to the state. It also notes related trivia on lighthouse heights, historical gasoline taxes, religious demographics, Turkish military titles, Tucson's walls, and differences in clothing fit for women.
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Brazil
Corning Judge Tower Dead Hora 82
Corning resident M. Towner a district judge congressman and former Puerto Rico governor died at home at 8 15 p m Tuesday aged 82. Funeral likely Friday with services to be announced.
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Hora
M. Towner
Corning
Puerto Rico
Meat Market Moves to New Brick Location
Meat Market will relocate from its current site into a brick building on the corner north of the bank. Mr. Beezey expects to move soon after month’s start and open with more space for business.
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Beezey
Nodaway round: boys and girls basketball wins
The Nodaway conference doublebill saw the boys win easily while the girls edged out a one point victory in the final seconds after a hard fought game.
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Nodaway
Palomino Club Hosts Thanksgiving Notice at Mrs Morgan Home
Palomino Club members gathered at Mrs Ea'l Morgan's house Thursday afternoon with full attendance. A roll call and program focused on Thanksgiving, and refreshments were served along with plans for a Thanksgiving supper honoring members' families.
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Palomino Club
Ea'l Morgan
Family members attend Montana sister’s funeral in town
Mrs. Glen Hicks of Richey Montana Mrs. Mable Arget singer of Marshalltown Iowa and Lawrence Beery of Salt Lake City Utah arrived here last Thursday to attend the funeral of their sister Mrs. John Kimpton They visit at the homes of their mother Mrs R C Beery and brother A C Beery
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Glen Hicks
Richey
Montana
Mable Argetsinger
Marshalltown
Iowa
Lawrence Beery
Salt Lake City
Utah
John Kimpton
R. C. Beery
A. C. Beery
Westminster bells ring Sunday services in Canberra
Canberra residents hear a gramophone broadcast of Westminster Abbey bells at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church every Sunday. A powerful amplifier in the church tower carries the Empire’s famed bells to worshipers, a unique Anglican and Presbyterian blend in the new capital.
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Westminster Bells
Canberra
Australia
Westminster Abbey
St. Andrew's Presbyterian
Hawaii's eight official flowers include hibiscus and seashell
The territory rejects a single official flower and designates eight floral symbols plus a seashell. A new bill by the legislature makes hibiscus official for Hawaii and assigns a distinct flower to each island.
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Hawaii
Plastic Glass Bends into Elastic, Shatterproof Form
A new plastic glass resembles real glass in appearance yet is elastic and shatterproof. Made from a synthetic resinous substance, it is light and highly transparent, offering a durable alternative to traditional glass.
Half a Man and a Circus Exchange
Humorous dialogue exchanges a man and a woman debating who would attend a circus if either were only half capable. The banter hints at affection and jest within a domestic scene.
Diagonal to Host Schedule Through February
Basketball schedule lists games for Diagonal, Maloy, Brockton, Hopkins, Corning, College Springs, Conway, Mt. Ayr, Nodaway, Bedford, Sharps, N Market, Lenox, Prescott and County Tournament. Dates span November to February with home and away assignments for boys and girls teams. The sequence includes key matchups and a county tournament at Bedford.
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Diagonal
Maloy
Brockton
Hopkins
Corning
College Springs
Conway
Mt. Ayr
Nodaway
Bedford
Sharps
N. Market
Lenox
Prescott
Bereavement thanks to friends for flowers and support
The family of the late wife and mother expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and Gravity Mutual Telephone Exchange for flowers and assistance. Signed by John Kimpton Homer Edith Iva Lois Lex Snyder Wilbur Kimpton and others.
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Gravity Mutual Telephone Exchange
John Kimpton
Homer
Edith
Iva
Lois
Lex Snyder
Mes
Wilbur Kimpton
P. T. A. Meeting at Holt No 1 Highlights Character Education
Holt No 1 P. T. A. held a Friday night meeting with a strong program. Rev. Bissinger spoke on Character Education and the school community thanks him. Refreshments were served. Next program set for December 23 featuring Miss Dora Mae Babcock and pupils.
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Holt No. 1
Bissinger
Dora Mae Babcock
Spread Eagle Club Meeting Hosts Thanksgiving Recipe Exchange
Mrs Chester Akers presided over the Spread Eagle club on November 16 with members sharing a recipe for the Thanksgiving dinner. Tea towels were embroidered for the hostess and refreshments served. The next meeting will be with Mrs Darrell Akers.
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Chester Akers
Spread Eagle Club
Darrell Akers
U T Club Members Meet Hostess and Plan December Meeting
U T D clab members met Thuretcy with Mrs Paul Parrish. Thirteen members attended plus five guests. Refreshments included caramel dumplings and candies. The club plans an all day meeting December 16 at Mrs Worst Pershin home.
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U. T. D. Clab
Thuretcy
Paul Parrish
Vih
Wesed
Kivu
Rioskion
Mra
Worest Pershin
School faculty entertained by three hostesses at Goebler home
Misses Laura Goebler Vesper Farrens and Leona Pigg were joint hostesses at a Friday evening party for the school faculty. Thanksgiving decorations adorned tables and appointments.
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Laura Goebler
Vesper Farrens
Leona Pigg
Goebler
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