The Oldtimer Seeks Doc at the Door
A man eager at the doorstep asks for Doc while a child says he is not present. The child adds that if someone is sick or hurt, that person will likely be there.
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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1940
Page
3
Remembering Dr L T Reed A beloved physician dies
An obituary honors Dr L T Reed who passed away suddenly at his home after a brief illness. The statement notes his forty years of service as family physician, his deep community ties, a large funeral at the Methodist church attended by about fifteen hundred, and burial in Gravity cemetery with American Legion and Masonic Lodge ceremonies.
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Coes
L. T. Reed
C. W. Proctor
J. R. McNichola
Oliver Posten
Cecil Morgan
Mise Edythe Ledgerwood
Misa Dorothy Lewis
L. E. Morley
Geo. Roberts
Drexel Gold
J. S. Francis
Meredith
Lier
F. A. Hines
Lester Parke
C. C. Hill
Andy Nielsen
Frank Smith
Elmer Garst
American Legion
Masonic Lodge
McNichols
Proctor
Remembering a Community Leader and Former Mayor of Gravity
The text honors a man who took joy in public entertainment and his role as Gravity's mayor. It notes his promotion of annual homecomings and local events, and his habit of sharing game and fish from hunting trips with friends. His absence leaves a vacancy hard to fill for the community.
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Death of Dr Lloyd Reed at Gravity Iowa
Dr Lloyd Reed a physician born near Powersville Missouri July 19 1878 died October 17 1940 at Gravity Iowa at age 62. He studied in St Louis graduated at 22 then practiced in Galt Missouri before moving to Gravity in 1901 where he served as a family doctor. He married Fairy Elliott October 16 1901 and had a son Darrell Lloyd. Survived by wife son two grandchildren and several siblings. He joined the Methodist church, belonged to Mystic Shrine and Sunlight Lodge A F and A M. He served in the Medical Corps during World War I and was part of American Legion Post 164 Bedford.
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Lloyd Thomas Reed
David and
Harriett Reed
Powersville
Missouri
Gravity
Iowa
College of Physicians and Surgeons
St. Louis
Galt
Fairie Elliott
Gault
Darrell Lloyd
Phoenix
Arizona
Beverly June
Larry Darrel
Laura Kent
Cyrus
Joseph
Fowler
Colorado
Guy P. Reed
Davis City
J.C. Merrick
Allerton
Mary Lowe
Des Moines
Methodist Church
Mystic Shrine
St Joseph
Sunlight Lodge
American Legion of
Bedford
Birthday Celebration Honors 88th for Richardson
Richardson marked his 88th birthday on Thursday with a pleasant surprise. Guests included two birthday cakes from Mrs Dave Foster and Mrs Oscar White, and relatives Tom Roberts, Walter Hunt, Oscar White, Jim Richardson, Mrs Kate Estle, Bud Johnston, Ben Richardson, and Mrs Effie Konecne attended with their families.
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Rile Richardson
Dave Foster
Oscar White
Tom Roberts
Walter Hunt
Jim Richardson
Mra
Kate Estle
Bud Johnston
Ben Richardson
Effie Konecne
Local items mark Grace Harland visit amid illness
Miss Grace Harland visited her parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Harland from Thursday to Sunday as her school closed due to several infantile paralysis cases. Guests at the Harland home Sunday included the Arthur Geer family of New Market and the Ollie Murren family of Hawleyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Harland
Clarence Harland
Harland
Arthur Geer
New Market
Ollie Murren
Hawleyville
Clarinda resident Georgene Wollenhaupt visits Dorothy Lewis
Georgene Wollenhaupt of Clarinda spent the weekend with her friend Dorothy Lewis, sharing time and companionship during the stay.
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Georgene Wollenhaupt of
Clarinda
Dorothy Lewis
Lawrence Atteberry Visits Davis City Home of In Law
Lawrence Atteberry of Davis City spent the weekend at the home of his father in law Arthur Meyers. He was accompanied home by Mia Atteberry who had visited with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Atteberry
Davis City
Arthur Meyers
Mia Atteberry
Reed child suffers broken arm after fall at home
Phyllia Reed, young daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Reed, fell Sunday at their home and broke her left arm between the wrist and elbow requiring medical attention.
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Phyllia
Clifford Reed
PTA Candy Sale Thanks Donors
A note of gratitude to individuals and groups who contributed candy for a PTA campaign. The proceeds support association activities and the students' programs.
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P. T. A. Com
Mr and Mrs Perry Williams Spent Saturday in Red Oak
Mr and Mrs Perry Williams spent Saturday evening in Red Oak as part of a local social outing. The couple were seen at a community gathering, with neighbors noting their cheerful presence and friendly conversations.
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Mr. Perry Wiliams
Red Oak
Weldon Maines Welcomes Baby Son Born October 16
Mr and Mrs Weldon Maines announce the birth of their son on October 16. The family welcomes the new arrival and shares this joyful event with relatives and friends.
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Weldon Maines
Mrs Earl King Attends Grand Chapter Meeting
Mrs Earl King and Miss Zona Posten joined Mr and Mrs Clifford Young of Sharpsburg traveling to Sioux City Monday morning for the Grand Chapter meeting of the C. E. S. They will return tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl King
Zona Posten
Clifford Young
Sharpsburg
Sioux City
Grand Chapter
The
C. E.S
Rental Batteries Missing From Parka Service Station
Notice states about six rental batteries have been out for two to six months. Request return of the batteries and reimbursement for sending expenses. Parka Service Station.
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Parka
Notice of Tax Sale Redemption Expiration Grav ity Iowa
Notice to Mary LaRue Teleaferro and Lucy Stowel. Real estate in Taylor County Iowa Lot 3 Block 8 Original Town Grav ity was sold for taxes 1936 1937 1938 on December 4 1939. Redemption expires ninety days after service. Treasurer's Deed will be issued if not redeemed. Dated October 12 1940. R D Goforth County Auditor. Pub Oct 24 31 Nov 7.
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Mary LaRue Teleaferro
Lucy Stowel
Taylor County
Towa
Gravity
Iowa
N. T. Brown
Tax Sale Notice for Brown Heirs Iowa Property
Public notice to all known and unknown heirs of N. T. Brown that Lot 12 in Block 8, Vacant, Iowa was sold for taxes for the years 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 on April 4 1940. The listing names Brown as property owner and notes tax delinquency leading to sale. Known heirs and others may need to present claims or remedies per local law.
Sheriff Sale Notice in Taylor County Iowa 1940
Notice is hereby given that on November 6 1940 at 10 oclock A M at the front door of the Court House in Bedford Iowa the property of Jay N Parsons and Ida M Parsons will be sold at public auction for cash to satisfy a special execution in favor of Hazel Garrison. The real estate described is Lot Three and the south thirty five feet of Lot Two Block Eight First Addition to New Market Iowa. The sale is conducted by Wells Sheriff of Taylor County and the parties attorney James R Locke. Pub October 24 and 31 1940.
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State OF Iowa
Bss
Taylor County
Bedford
Taylor
Hazel Garrison
Jay N. Parsons
Ida M. Parsons
New Market
Iowa
Burwells Depart for North Robinson Visit
Elmer Burwell and wife left this morning to visit relatives in North Robinson Ohio, according to local chatter and family notices.
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Elmer Burwell
North Robinson
Ohio
School Music Festival Motion in the High School Auditorium
The high school hosts an evening concert in the auditorium this Saturday with an unusual program. Maryville State Normal School guest directors will conduct the mace band and students from the college will perform special numbers. Attend to enjoy the music prepared by dedicated students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School
Maryville
Reception for Doris Damewood and Mark Anderson
A Friday evening reception at Clyde Damewood’s home honored their daughter Doris and her husband Mark Anderson. A 7 o clock dinner was served with guests including Belle Anderson and Ben Anderson Anand Eddie Franklin Anderson Nancy Charles Jones Kenneth Lucas Vane Lucas Basil and Eaine of Bedford.
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Clyde Damewood
Doris
Mark Anderson
Belle Anderson
Clearfield
Ben Anderson
Anand Eddie
New Market
Franklin Anderson
Nancy
Charles Jones
Sherpsburg
Kenneth Lucas
Mrs Elizabeth Smith Dies After Paralysis Stroke
Elizabeth Smith aged 91 years and five months died Sunday at her Shenandoah home after a stroke of paralysis. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Shenandoah with burial in the local cemetery. She was the mother of Beecher Smith who cared for her during illness.
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A.N. Smith
Shenandoah
Beecher Smith
Miss Caroline Wallace Leaves For Eden Ohio Visit
Miss Caroline Wallace leaves this morning traveling via Corning to Eden Ohio to visit at the home of her brother, continuing a visit with her sister Mr. Frank Smith's household.
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Caroline Wallace
Frank Smith
Corning
Eden
Ohio
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Dr. Reed
Waubonsie
Gravity H. S. Gym
Blockton
Conway
Nodaway
Reven DeJarnette
Geiger
Maryville State Teachers College
the Gravity Oil Co
R. D. Goforth
Sheriff's
Mrs
Elizabeth Smith
Briardale
Steve Pipe
Posten
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