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Newspaper

Gravity Independent

Location

Gravity, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1940

Page

4

Dr. M. R. Francis Dentist and Oral Surgeon

Local item notes Dr. M. R. Francis operating as a dentist and oral surgeon in Bedford Iowa.

M. R. Francis Bedford Iowa

Local Social and Classified Notices and Visits

Walter Webb guests include Jean Chandler Verla Dean Jones and Edward Collins of Des Moines. Harry Livingston and Lewia Morley visit from Cherokee. For sale 250 breeding ewes near Brooks Nodaway Iowa or see Dr M T Jennings Corning Iowa. Nelson Van Houten and family from Long Beach California visit Ed Lock home. Christian Service Society meets October 3 with Ronald Webb and others for mite box and meals. Halloween pot luck by R N A families at Ed Lock home October 29. Federal Land Bank loans offered through J D Leudon secretary Taylor County Iowa. Thomas Cunningham and family with Duane Lewis spend Sunday in Omaha.

Mess. M. Chandler Jean Chandler Verla Dean Jones Edward Collins Des Moines Pete Thuman Brooks Nodaway Iowa M. T. Jennings Corning

Picnic gathering at Roberta's farm in Nodaway County

Mr and Mrs Feed Dunkin visited Maryville Sunday with son Ronald and Irily. Oscar White and wife of Corning, John Agneward family of Nodaway, Walter Hunt and family, Riley Richardson and wife, and Tom Roberts and wife enjoyed a picnic in the grove on the Roberta's farm, Sunday.

Feed Dunkin Maryville Ronald and I Rily Oscar White Corning John Agneward Nodaway Waler Hunt Rile Richardson Tom Roberts Roberta

Grape Mallow Cream and Pineapple Diaries Recipe Fragments

Fragmented recipe file shows Grape Mallow Cream with grape and orange juice marshmallows and milk cream, plus a Pineapple Diaries cookie recipe with sugar eggs butter pineapple juice and a dated assembly. Includes notes on beating, folding, freezing, and baking.

Local visit to ill Mrs Webb noted by kin and neighbors

Mr and Mrs Bert Meyers of Northboro and Mr and Mrs Fred Keith visited the Walter Webb home Sunday afternoon. Mrs Webb, who has been quite ill, remained at home. Her daughter Mrs Drexel Gold of Bedford and Faithe Farrens have been caring for her.

Bert Meyers Northboro Fred Keith Walter Webb Webb Eame Mra Drexel Gold Bedford Faithe Farrens

Walker Family Visits Woolaroo Ranch in Bartlesville

Mr and Mrs Ray Walker and their children along with Mrs Jesse Johnson, Leema, Gwendolyn and Lewis traveled to Bartlesville Oklahoma on Thursday to visit Frank Phillips Woolaroo ranch, the brother of Mrs Walker. They returned Saturday morning.

Ray Walker Jesse Johnson Leema Gwendolyn Lewis Bartlesville Oklahoma Woolaroo Ranch Walker Frank Phillips

Club Notes From October Social Gatherings

Merry Minglers hosted a pot luck supper Tuesday evening organized by Mr and Mrs Lewis Huss at Palomino. The Palomino club met October meeting at Mrs Ora Cree's home with election forecasts, officers chosen, and refreshments served. The Women’s Study Club will meet October 29 with Mrs Chas Weller leading a Paraguay discussion and others covering Yerba Mate flora, Native Dishes, and courtship customs. The UT D ladies visited Mrs Harold Dowell October 17, eleven members attended, contests and hearts played, prizes awarded to Mesdames Campbell Stearns and Smalley, with chicken sandwiches pumpkin pie and coffee served.

Merry Minglers Mra Lewis Huss Hosta Palomino Palomino Club Ora Cree Mra Chas. Weller Paraguay Mra O. M. Buckner So. America Harry Burmeister Lloyd Bradley Frank Coppel U.T.D U. T. D. Club Harold Dowell Guy Campbell Russell Stearns Ralph Smalley

Funeral attendance for Dr Reed funeral Monday

Attendees at the funeral for Dr L T Reed included numerous relatives and friends from across Iowa and neighboring states. Notables listed were Dr G P Reed and wife of Davia City, Mrs Mary Lowe, and many with surnames Reed, Merrick, and related families from Allerton, Des Moines, Glidden, and Henderson, among others.

L.T. Reed G. P. Reed Davia City Mary Lowe Oa Richmond Eleanor D. W. Reed Des Moins Chis Marrick J. C. Leon Merrick Jim Kelley Harry Merrick Allerton Darrell Reed Narene Green Phoenix Arizona Cyrus Reed Powersville Johnson Clarinda T. R. He Ario Henderson

Mel Lottie McColm Struck Ill Saturday

Mel Lottie McColm became seriously ill on Saturday and is reported to be much weaker since then.

Mel Lottie McColm

Family Guests Leave After Visit

Mrs Smith's uncle and aunt A. W. Sharp and wife from Los Angeles left Friday for home. Mrs Smith's father R. A. Sharp left Saturday for his home at Promise City.

Gerald Smith Mrs Smith A. W. Sharp Los Angeles California R. A. Sharp Promise City

Earl King Family Attends Grand Chapter Meeting

Earl King and his wife with Quentin traveled to Bolckton Sunday. They were later joined by Mrs Georgia King, Earl's mother, who is staying at her son's home this week while Mrs King attends the Grand Chapter of the O E S meeting in Sioux City.

Earl King Quentin Bolckton Mr King Georgia King Mrs King Grand Chapter The Sioux City

Picnic Dinner Honors San Antonio Guests at Chautauqua

A late summer picnic at the chautauqua honored Mrs FH Middleton Mea Sam Moore and daughter Dorothy Grace, and other San Antonio residents. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Adams of Bedford, Mr and Mrs Alkire, Mr and Mrs Adams and son, and numerous local families and friends from Gravity to Donna Lee and Paul Edward, sharing a meal and conversation.

Suiss Chautauqua Birkin Wirinda Ap Cate Mra FH Middleton Mea Sam Moore Naugher Dorothy Grace Ono Linmann Janet San Antonio Texas Immer Adams Bedford Tom Alekire Se Alkire Manford Adams Eon Kith Jobo Adem B. &. Lloyd Ethel Adams Gravity Fran Clrinda Sam Adams Willis Batee Caroine Condgon Chas Arlene Edward Buron

Fly Spray Drive at Voz Deug Store

Customers may bring their own containers to purchase fly spray in any amount at Vos Deug Store, with availability advertised for flexible measurements and bulk quantities.

Voz Deug

Local Visitors Stroll Through Oma ha With Guests

Mr and Mrs Ges Baker and Darrell, and Jve Poster with John visit Oma ha on Sunday. Loretta Beker and Gol greet Robets and wife as they tour the area.

Ges Baker Darrell Jve Poster John Ethe Kowene Valents Omaha Loretta Beker Gol Robets Wie

Birthday Party Honors Mr Lack and Friends

Mrs Edd Lock hosted a Tuesday evening party honoring Mr Lack on his birthday plus anniversaries for Ray Walker and Amos Swanson. Attendees included Mrs Neva Lower Elmer Swanson Maynard Stogdill and the families of Ray Walker Jesse Johnson Albert Levi and Glen Lock. A pot luck supper was served.

Edd Lock Mr Lack Ray Walker Amos Swanson Neva Lower Elmer Swanson Maynard Stogdill Jesse Johnson Albert Levi Glen Lock

Methodist Church School and Services Schedule

The Methodist Church announces a church school at 10:00.8 a.m. with Oliver Lock as superintendent. The subject is Christian Motives for Abstinence, plus special music. Morning worship features a sermon by the pastor at 11:60 a.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m. A Young People’s Service led by Ralph Weller closes the day. C. W. Proctor, pastor, extends a cordial welcome.

Oliver Lock Young People’s Service Ralph Weller

Mrs Posten Visiting Daughter At Grant Home

Mrs J G Posten traveled to Grant on Monday to visit at the home of her daughter Mrs A W Bender.

Mra J. G. Posten Grant Mra A. W. Bender

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harry Livingston Lewia Morley Nelson van Houten Long Beach Cali Ed Lock Christian Service Society of the Methodist Church Ronald Webb Meadames Fred Hines J. K. Grubb Sarah Martin Mary Hill Ed Lock Home Federal Taylor County Eee J. D. Leudon Iown Thos, Cunningham Duane Lewis Lowe Shenandoah Dr. Reed Idaho Lambley’s C. W. Proctor W. G. C. Bagley Willkie Wilson Republican State Central Committee OF T. G. Garfield Ralph A. Oliver Supreae Court Earl G. Miller Secretary Chet Akere Auditor of State Mark Q. Thornburg Secretary of Agriculture Carl Reed Publican Candi Joe Cosel Supreae Coure
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