Tornado Strikes Conway Causes Heavy Property Loss
A tornado hit Conway Monday night bringing a downpour and sweeping away roofs and trees. Buildings along main street including the former bank, a nearby store, and the telephone office were damaged. Downed lines and power outages disrupted traffic. schools closed until cleanup. Damage extended into south Clearfield and nearby farms with unroofed barns and scattered destruction. no serious injuries reported.
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Conway
South Clearfield
Mobler
Anderson
Bedford
Nine draftees named by county board for October training
Last Tuesday the county draft board announced nine men from the county who must report at Bedford on October 13. The county call aims for ten men, but nine were deemed eligible. They will likely travel to Des Moines for final physicals and, if passed, begin three weeks of preliminary training. Names: George Austin from Lenox, Calvin Grubb from Gravity, Alvin Karg from Gravity, Lewis Walker from Gravity, Ivan C. Larson from Bedford, Patrick F. Carr from Bedford, John D. Shearer from Blockton, Homer Schuster from Blockton, Joseph C. Barrang from Clearfield.
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Bedford
Des Moines
George Austin
Lenox
Calvin Grubb
Gravity
Alvin Karg
Lewis Walker
Ivan C. Larson
Patrick F. Carr
John D
Virgil Sexton Visits with Family from Omaha Near Bedford
Mes Virgil Sexton of Omaha visits with her sister Mes Alva McCoy and her father Jim Heatherington of near Bedford.
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Mes
Virgil Sexton
Omaha
Alva McCoy
Jim Heatherington
Bedford
Ray Walker and Family Visit Falls City Nebraska
Ray Walker and family spent Sunday in Falls City with Miss Frances Knight, sharing time and local sight insight during a quiet weekend outing in Nebraska.
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Ray Walker
Falls City
Nebraska
Frances Knight
County Corn Husking Contest Plans Depend On Entries
County agent Davie announced that the Farm Bureau would sponsor the county corn husking contest again if enough contestants enter. Three men have signed to compete: W. J. Osmond of Clearfield, Harlan Hamilton of Bedford, and Melvin Williams of Gravity. Farmers interested in hosting the event should notify the Farm Bureau office promptly.
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Davie
Farm Bureau
W. J. Osmond
Clearfield
Harlan Hamilton
Bedford
Melvin Williams
Gravity
Bruce Finchbone Letter From Bremerton Navy Service
Bruce Finchbone writes home from Bremerton Washington in the Navy describing rainy weather cold at eight and heavy work. He mentions Andrew’s letter saying he likes it there and could join his division if he comes out. He notes a British ship involved in battles and signs off with birthday wishes to his mother.
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Bremerton
Washington
Navy
Andrew
Bruce
Missionary Meeting Held by Christian Church Society
The Missionary Society met last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Nellie Sparks and Mrs F M Chandler as lesson leader on Democracy as a Fraternity. Mrs Laura Kent directed the program, guest Mrs Frank Coppel attended, refreshments served by Mrs Chandler, and she will host the November meeting.
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Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Nellie Sparks
F. M. Chandler
Laura Kent
Frank Coppel
Highway Commission to Take Over Lake of Three Fires Road
The State Highway Commission agreed to assume the road from the Lake of Three Fires north to the Conway road. Plans call for bridging and grading next year to provide an all season road from the lake to the north.
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The
State Highway Commission
Lake of Three Fires
Conway Road
Hart Sturm Visit In Conway At Blair Home
Mr and Mrs Hart Sturm visited in Conway at the Walter Blair home Sunday, sharing a cordial call and greetings with the host and family.
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Hart Sturm
Conway
Walter Blair
New Doctor Keays Arrives Here To Start Practice
Dr Geo C Keays arrived at his office this week and is setting up to serve patients. He will reside with the John Stephens family and can be reached by telephone after hours. A classmate of Dr Lester McNichols he stands six feet four inches tall but is expected to adapt to patients when needed.
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Geo. C. Keays
John Stephens
Lester McNichols
Eagle Shot Here at Valentine Farm Big Local Bird
Eldon Valentine shot an 8 foot wingspan bald eagle weighing eleven pounds at his southwest of town farm. The shot near the wing in a chicken yard led to a legal clearance as the kill was deemed accidental. The state depersonnel will mount the eagle for Des Moines museum or county return.
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Eldon Valentine
Valentine
Eldon
Iowa
State Department
Des Moines
Sullivan
Bedford Women Visit Mother Sunday
Mrs Irma Woodyard and Mrs Ben Scane of Bedford visited their mother Mrs Della Anderson on Sunday.
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Irma Woodyard
Ben Scane
Bedford
Della Anderson
Mr Neva Lower Guest at Ed Lock Residence
Mr Neva Lower visited Mr and Mrs Ed Lock for dinner Sunday, sharing a cordial evening and casual conversation at their home.
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Mr. Neva Lower
Ed Lock
Life of Reuben Livingston Born in Illinois to Longtime Iowa Resident
Reuben Livingston born January 18 1859 near Lewiston Illinois in Fulton County died September 30 1941 at 82. He moved to Iowa at 21 and lived in Gravity and Clarinda. He married Hattie Fisher December 24 1889 and had three sons George T Fremont Nebraska Harry A Cherokee Iowa and Laurence F Clarinda. Survived by widow three sons daughters in law Mrs George Livingston and Mrs Harry Livingston two sisters Mrs Fred Fisher and Mrs J W McFarland a brother Henry Livingston of California and many nieces nephews and friends. He was a devoted husband and father and a member of the Clarinda Methodist Church.
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Reuben Livingston
Thomas
Nancy Livingston
Lewiston
Illinois
Fulton County
Iowa
Gravity
Clarinda
Hattie Fisher
George T
Fremont
Nebraska
Harry A
Cherokee
Laurence F. l
Henry Livingston
California
Attendees at Babe Livingston Funeral in Clarinda
A list shows those from the area attending Babe Livingston’s funeral in Clarinda last Thursday. Names include Rev Proctor, G E Smith, J B Francis, Fannie Kimpton, L T Reed, W L Chandler, Jesse Johnson, Kent Wallace, Herbert Reeves, Alda Burwell, Jay Lovitt, Jesse Lovitt, Ray Walker, and Les Preston among others.
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Babe Livingston
Clarinda
Proctor
Mrademes
Iona Heninger
G. E. Smith
Francis
Singleton Smith
Fannie Kimpton
L. T. Reed
W. L.chandler
Jesse Johnson
Kent Wallace
Herbert Reeves
A. J. Leighton
Alda Burwell
Lewis Morley
Jay Lovitt
Jesse Lovitt
Ray Walker
Les Preston
Rainfall Record Here In Sept to Oct Totals
Unusual rainfall since September 2 records 13.87 inches through October 7. This morning gauge adds 1.31 inches, bringing the total from September 2 to the morning of October 8 to 15.18 inches.
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Beseneenan Cay
Club Notes from October Meeting multiple groups
The DO C club met October 2 with Mrs Vera Gold and Mrs Mary Johnson hosting. Thirteen members and one guest attended. Plans were made for a Hallowe en party on October 30 at Mrs Maye Roush s home. Dominos winner was Mrs Fred Thomas. Next meeting November 6 with Mrs Maud Grayson and Mrs Harley Wallace hosting. The JFF club met last Thursday with Mrs Jim Anderson. eleven members attended and bingo followed by refreshments. The Spread Eagle club met October 2 at Mrs Neal Akers with Ruth Lewis elected president and Atha Akers as vice president. chilli supper invited for Oct 17 at the Wyant home. Palomine club and husbands attended a 7 pm dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Homer Beemer with guests Marjory Beemer and Elvin Beemer. The I U U club hosted Mr and Mrs Harold Dowell. The WE club met with Orie Cree and guests Jay Lovitt. The Woman s Study Club met September 30 at the home of Mrs Orra Masker.
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DO. C
Mra Vera Gold
Mary Johnson
Mre
Jose Masker
Plana
Mra
Maye Roush
Fred Thomas
Jess Maskerlow
Maud Grayson
Harley Wallace
JFF
Jim Anderson
Spread Eagle
Spread Eagle Club
Neal Akers
Ruth Lewis
Atha Akers
George Wyant
Palomine
Homer Beemer
Palomine Club
Marjory Beemer
Elvin Beemer
Meeting Minutes Describe Planned Programs and Attendees
Absence of the president and vice president led Mrs Harry Burmester to preside. The program included The Miracle College, Mrs Copple, Book Review by Mre Buckner, music by Mra Webb, and roll call. Twelve members answered noting Persona of Canada. Next meeting October 14 will be with Mes Wilbur O'Dell providing roads and weather permit otherwise with Miss June Pierson.
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Harry Burmester
Miracle College
Copple
Mre Buckner
Mra Webb
Canada
Mes Wilbur O’dell
June Pierson
Mrs Hopkins Leaves Red Oak for Ashville North Carolina
Mea A Hopkins longtime Red Oak resident sells her property there and moves to Ashville North Carolina on October 8 to live part of the winter with her daughter. She plans to visit another daughter in Indiana en route and the Independent will forward notice to the Ashville address.
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Acard
Mea
A. F. Hopkins
Red Oak
Ashville
North Carolina
Indiana
Independent
Birthday Party For Mrs Bernard Baker Heading Monday Evening
Mrs Bernard Baker hosted a party Monday evening honoring her husband’s birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Howard Perdew, Mr and Mrs Elvin Beemer, Mr and Mrs Don Weil, Marjory Sturm, Kenneth Lock, and Mr and Mrs Baker.
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Bernard Baker
Howard Perdew
Elvin Beemer
Don Weil
Marjory Sturm
Kenneth Lock
Baker
Birthday Party Honors Ben Barkley At Home
Ben Barkley celebrated his birthday with a Saturday afternoon party at home hosted by his mother Mrs Artie Berkley. Fourteen invited schoolmates were on the list but seven attended due to rain, with games and refreshments provided by Mrs Barkley and assisted by Mrs Green Moore. Guests included John Davie Foster Richard Moore Buddie Shielde Jackie Beemer Raquel Davie Frances Fickess and Quentin King.
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Ben Barkley
Artie Berkley
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Bruce Finchbone
Gravity Oil CO
Frost
Livingston
Svguroe
Thei UU Club
Harold Dowell
Horace Beemer
Caude Moore
WE Club
Orie Cree
Mia Jay Lovitt
Woman’s Study Club
Woman's Study Club
Mian Orra Masker
Hopkins
Red
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