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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1931
Page
11
Mr and Mrs Oscar Roush accompanied by Mrs Elia Camp mother of Mr Roush Mr and Mrs Leslie Roush and baby motored to St Joseph Missouri Friday where they visited at the home of their daughter.
Walter Alexander and wife Jennie Alexander and Eld Om Morris returned Saturday evening from a trip to South Dakota.
Mrs Paul Martin and her children from Clarinda arrived Saturday evening for a visit at the J W Martin home.
Jim Melvin of Hopkins Missouri spent a few days at his daughter's home northwest of town and attended the special meeting and school of instruction at Masonic hall Thursday evening. Mrs Anna Nelson and her daughter Mrs Will Grant and son Stanley of Lincoln Nebraska arrived Saturday for a short visit at Nellie Norris's home. Mrs Norris and Mrs Nelson are sisters.
Chas. Steeves left Monday morning for his home in Sturgis South Dakota after visiting Saturday and Sunday at his sister Miss Ina Steeves. He was accompanied by his son, who traveled with him in their car.
Mr and Mrs Elbert Storer of Indianapolis Indiana spent a day in Shelby visiting Mrs Whiteman and Fred Whiteman family. They traveled to Shelby early Saturday morning stayed with relatives, returned Saturday evening and left for Indiana Monday.
Mrs Bertha Stafford Mrs Alice Johnson Mrs Celesta Smith and Mrs Martha Harris traveled to Lenox on Friday for the Taylor County Federated Club convention held in the Methodist church. Registration began at eleven, a covered dish luncheon followed at noon as the business session was led by county chairman Mrs Floyd Burge of Conway.
The notice lists worship times for two congregations with sermons, Sunday School and Epworth League sessions. It highlights Holy Communion next Sunday and World Service gifts. Also mentions anniversaries celebrated at the Chandler and Reed households and related family gatherings.
The note urges owners and drivers to file licenses early as the drivers law takes effect January 1, 1932. About 10 000 applications are expected. Owners must bring registration slips and all applicants must appear in person before the Sheriff. Mrs Elizabeth Abernathy and Ruth of Lenox visited Jesse Lovitt over the weekend.
Miss Faye Martin of Newton visited here Saturday and Sunday at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs J W Martin. Miss Madeline Smith visited at the home of her uncle Pres ton Sharp in Elston Saturday. Mrs Fred Meyers visited last week at the home of her daughter Mrs A L Hamblin near Sharpsburg.
Supt Officer and his family traveled to Clearfield on Saturday where Mr Officer attended a teachers meeting.
The Oakland Aid Club met at Mrs. Mayme Golds home on Wednesday October 14 with 3g ladies present. Officers elected for the following year were Grace Beemer President Myrtle Corbin Vice President/Secretary Mina Allen Assistant Secretary Beulah Morgan Treasurer Maude O'Dell Assistant Treasurer Calista Hamilton Maggie McPherron led devotionals. A Mina Allen led contest followed by refreshments. Devotionals will be led by Glendor Dunkin and Jesse Beemer, Mayme Go and Flazel Wilson will handle BOCA Program. Next meeting at Mrs. Virginia Ugis home Wednesday October 28. Myrtle Corbin in charge of first division and a fundraiser planned at Posten's store. A large crowd attended church homecoming. many events and visits noted.
The Christian Church under Pastor G M Eppard lists Sunday School at 10:00 a m and preaching at 11:00 a m followed by Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p m and Evening Service at 7:30 p m A sermon series begins next Sunday with morning topic What is Christian Wraith and evening topic Christian Duty Due to Christian Wraith Additional sermons will follow Mr Dryden led a helpful conference with the young people noting strong attendance last week
The Rebekah Circle will meet October 28 at the home of Mrs. Nellie Sparks with Angie Valentine assisting.
Guy Campbell and his wife accompanied by L. E. Morley drove to Des Moines on Sunday to spend the day with relatives.
A family dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Beemer in north Gravity.
Mrs G H Madden and her daughter Helen drove to Omaha on Saturday for a family outing and to visit relatives in the city.
Barton Community Club met Friday night for a Hal loween program with stunts games and prophecies. Spooks and goblins appeared as patrons enjoyed weiners and sandwiches. An amateur ball game Saturday afternoon featured Glassgow at Barton with Pauline Weaver listed as sick this week. Mr and Mrs Jerry Johnson visited Clyde Johnson's home Sunday.
The pleasant autumn conditions persist as farmers take advantage of the mild spell to complete seasonal tasks. Work on fields continues with favorable temperatures aiding harvest preparations and field chores.
Mrs Nellie Norris received a message Monday announcing the death of her brother in law Will Norris at his home in Olwein He had been ill for a long time and formerly lived in east Adams county where he served two terms as sheriff The funeral service was held at his Olwein home yesterday.
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