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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1931
Page
15
Mr and Mrs Oscar Roush accompanied by Mrs Elia Camp mother of Mr Roush Mr and Mrs Leslie Roush and baby traveled to St Joseph Missouri Friday where they visited at their daughter's home.
Walter Alexander and his wife Jennie Alexander and Eld Orris arrived back Saturday evening after 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 with son Stanley of Lincoln Nebraska arrived Saturday for a short visit at the home of Mrs Nellie Norris. Mrs Norris and Mrs Nelson are sisters.
Chas Steeves left Monday morning for his home in Sturgis South Dakota after visiting at his sister Miss Ina Steeves’s home Saturday and Sunday. He was accompanied by his son who rode with him in their car.
Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Storer of Indianapolis visited Mrs. Jr. C. Whiteman’s home and spent Saturday with Fred Whiteman’s family in Shelby before returning home Monday.
Four women Mrs. Bertha Stafford Mrs. Alice Johnson Mrs. Celesta Smith and Mrs. Martha Harris traveled to Lenox for the Taylor County Federated Club convention at the Methodist church. Registration began at eleven with a covered dish luncheon at noon. County chairman Mrs. Floyd Burge of Conway led the business session.
Regular services listed for Gravity and Oak Hill churches include Morning Worship at 11 and 10.08 a.m. on Gravity, with Sunday School at 11 a.m. The text invites worship and fellowship, urges spiritual entrance, and notes a Holy Communion service next Sunday morning followed by gifts to the World Service call of October.
Friday evening at the Chandler home Dr and Mrs Reed and Mrs Chandler hosted D M O club members to celebrate the fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Chandler and the thirtieth wedding anniversary of Dr and Mrs Reed. Thursday evening the Chandler home hosted the families of the Chandler and Reed children in related festivities.
Urges owners and drivers to file applications as soon as possible before the new drivers license law takes effect on January 1, 1932. Estimates 10,000 applications. owners must bring registration slips and all applicants must appear in person before the Sheriff, C. W. Cornell.
Mrs Elizabeth Abernathy and her daughter Ruth from Lenox visited Sunday at the home of their cousin Jesse Lovitt.
Miss Faye Martin of Newton visited here Saturday and Sunday at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs J W Martin.
Miss Madeline Smith visited at the home of her uncle Preston Sharp in Elliston on Saturday.
Mrs Fred Meyers visited last week at the home of her daughter Mrs A L Hamblin near Sharpsburg.
Supt. Officer and his family drove to Clearfield on Saturday where Mr. Officer attended a local teachers meeting.
Aid group met at the home of Mrs Mayme Gold on October 14 with 30 ladies present. Grace Beemer was named president and Myrtle Corbin vice president among officers for the coming year. Several social events and plans were noted including devotions, sociables, a doughnut sale, and a future meeting at Mrs Virginia Vaylor's home.
The Christian church opens a series titled Christian Doctrine and Christian Duty with morning sermons on What is Christian Faith and evening talks on Christian Duty Due to Christian Faith. Sunday School and Christian Endeavor meet at usual hours after strong turnout 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 with 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. Local relatives gathered for a meal and social time.
Mrs. G H Madden and her daughter Helen drove to Omaha on Saturday for what appears to be a routine outing.
Northwest Country notes Jack Frost left marks on vines and trees while the Barton Community Club held a Friday meeting. Spooks and goblins appeared with Halloween stunts games and prophecies. Weiners and sandwiches were served. An amateur ball game tied Glassgow and Barton schools. Pauline Weaver is sick this week. Mr and Mrs Jerry Johnson visited Clyde Johnson home Sunday.
The pleasant autumn conditions persist as farmers advance their fall tasks. Clear skies and mild temperatures aid harvest preparation and field maintenance across the region.
Mrs. Nellie Norris learned Monday of the death of her brother in law Will Norris at his home in Olwein. He had suffered long illness and previously lived many years in east Adams county where he served two terms as sheriff. The funeral service was held at the Olwein home yesterday.
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