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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1937
Page
7
The Nelson family expresses gratitude to relatives neighbors business people veterans choir pallbearers and friends for sympathy words and floral offerings during the illness and death of Claude.
The Sharpsburg W C T U met at Mrs. Mattie Reed's home on a rainy Tuesday October 12 with a good crowd. Mrs. Hezel Brown presided and Mrs. Mary Underwood led the devotional service. Three visitors attended and three new members were added Lela Rutledge Netha McKay and Fern Farnham bringing six new members since September 1. Eta Young reported cast difficulties and Cora Hamblin sent eight cards to the sick. Mary Underwood said the library is open three hours weekly with Alice Fickess in charge in the back room of the bank. Mrs Jensin Gundy reported on the Boone state convention. The National W C T U will continue Alcohol Education campaigns via newspapers radio broadcasts motion pictures roadside signs and posters with a goal to raise one million dollars for temperance education. The group urges scientific facts about alcohol in light of rising accidents and alcoholism patients. Carrie, the secretary, notes the details.
Pinney arranged for the Union Signal to be mailed to each minister, the school superintendent, and the president. The meeting ended with the W C T U benediction. The next gathering is set for Mrs. Hazel Brown's home, with pumpkin pie, whipped cream, and coffee served.
Mrs. C. S. Jamison Jennie May Nelson 62, died after years of poor health following an accident. Born July 22 1875 in Bryant Hill New York she married Casian S. Jamison Oct 7 1899. The family lived in Iowa and South Dakota before settling near Braddyville then Coin and finally Millisea. She leaves husband four children Stuart Floyd Helen and Mrs Claud Richey, plus a sister and brother.
Mrs. G. E. Smith travels with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Young and Mrs. Pennebaker of Sharpes burg to Des Moines Monday afternoon. They attend the Grand Chapter of the QO HE S and plan a return that evening. Mrs. Smith will visit with Madeline during the city stay.
Members of the O. E. chapter will hold an all day meeting at the Masonic hall on November 8. A covered dish luncheon will be served at the noon hour.
Mrs Myrie Dunlavy of Powell Wyoming arrived here Saturday for a visit with her sister Mrs W L Chandler and Mrs Joe Shaw at the home of her niece Mrs Kent Wallace and family
Not Father and Son in a stern solemn way but chums and good partners at work or at play. Not Father and Son separated by fear but comrades in friendship and honor and cheer. Not Father too busy to care for his boy not Son thinking only of personal joy. But let each be true to tie love in his heart and nothing can draw Father and Son apart.
Mrs Sparks from the 87th district attended the Golden Anniversary Assembly of the Rebekah Lodges in Des Moines with a two year election as delegate. Mrs Kent, Past President, introduced delegates and visitors including her daughter May Kent Crisp as Assembly Baby.
The Women’s Study Club will meet with Miss Caroline Wallace on Tuesday November 2. Mrs Buckner and Mrs Stafford with Miss Wallace will discuss native trees and shrubs and related topics. Towels ordered through the Commission for the Blind will be delivered at this meeting.
The Ladies Aid of the Christian church met in the basement last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Earl King presiding. Devotional and business meetings were followed by a social program. Refreshments were served by the Division Leaders.
Out of town attendees traveled to Lenox for Claude Nelson’s funeral Friday afternoon. Names include Odie Kern and wife from Louisburg Kansas Miss Mildred Craig and Mrs. Wm Chandler from Des Moines and other relatives from Lincoln Creston Corning Sharpsburg and Lenox among mourners.
A writer warns that youths at play in streets or yards can dash after a ball without judging danger. The driver must anticipate such actions and proceed cautiously when passing areas where children play, urging responsible driving to prevent accidents.
Mr and Mrs Glen Cooper of Knoxville spent Friday at the Chester Savage home, sharing a quiet afternoon and meeting with the family.
Claude I Nelson born March 1 1896 on a farm near Gravity died October 20 1937 at Des Moines veterans hospital aged 41 years 7 months and 20 days. He lived with his grandmother after his mother died and later in Des Moines working between Des Moines and Omaha. He served on the Mexican Border and trained at Camp Pike Arkansas in World War I. Survived by his father Ora E Nelson two aunts a great aunt and many relatives with one brother Gail Nelson predeceased him. Funeral at the Christian church with military honors by American Legion. Rev Eppard and others officiated. Floral tributes noted.
A fruit pie using Knox gelatin, orange and lemon juice, pineapple, banana, and whipped cream folded into a whipped egg white mixture. Chill in a graham cracker crust after crust is prepared with graham crumbs butter and powdered sugar.
The Queen Esther Society of the Methodist church met Saturday afternoon at the parsonage. The girls worked on their map study.
Miss Wanda Joslyn came home Friday evening after traveling to Iowa City to have an artificial eye fitted to replace one recently removed.
The Palomino club gathered at Mrs. Walter Fuelberths home on Thursday afternoon with all members present and one visitor Mrs. Keith Hadley. Lou Cree read a paper and Myrtle Morgan recited a poem as refreshments were served.
Margaret Gray expresses gratitude to the Loyal Boys and Girls of the Christian Sunday School and friends and neighbors for many nice things sent while she was sick. She notes the kindness made days seem shorter and will not forget the support.
The Spread Eagle club met Thursday with Mrs. Myrtie Almery. Two visitors attended, Mrs. Homer Foster and Mrs. Clarence Tribletts. Roll call brought jokes. Eunice Akers was elected president, Iva Akers vice president, Eva Akers secretary treasurer, and Maud Dutton corresponding secretary. Refreshments followed. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Eva Akers.
Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Hefley and Arlo drove to town Friday night to visit their parents. They were joined by Miss Ruth Spilley visiting Des Moines, Miss Helen Smith visiting Norwalk, and Miss Adaline Heaton visiting Clearfield. They returned Sunday morning.
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