Sexton Family Dinner at Thaskenivirg Diner
The Nate Sexton family hosted a large family dinner at the parental home, guests including Joe O’Neal, Les Mortimer and family, Jesse Sexton and family, Pete Dougherty and family, James Herdesty and family, Carl Sexton and family, along with Mr and Mrs Sexton and Dale. Food and hospitality satisfied all, with children and grandchildren in attendance from Omaha, Conway, Corning, Grav ity, and the local area.
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Nate Sexon
Thanksgiving at Mrs Nelsons Home Dinner
The u uil Thanksgiving dinner was enjoyed at the home of Mrs C. J. Nelson and Peggy. Guests included Mrs Jennie Alexander, Mrs Louie McColm, Mrs S. L. Ray, Mrs Fannie Kimpton, Mrs S. B. Smith, Herbert Reeve, Billie Joe Swan, Bobbie Lee Swan and the guest of honor. Although ninety four, grandmother Nelson joined the meal. Her life exemplifies patience and charity. Her only child Ora died suddenly last summer, but her daughter-in-law’s care brings comfort and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U Uil
C. J. Nelson
Peggy
Jennie Alexander
Louie McColm
S. L. Ray
Fannie Kimpton
S. B. Smith
Herbert Reeve
Billie Joe
Bobbie Lee Swan
Gueate of Honor
Nelson
Ora
Masons Elect Officers At Sunlight Lodge Meeting
Sunlight Lodge A F and A M elected officers at Tuesday evening session in lodge rooms. Worshipful Master C C Hill, Senior Warden Harry Lambley, Junior Warden Bar King, Treasurer J A Gaebler, Secretary G E Smith named.
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Sunlight Lodge
A.F
A. M
Ww. M
C. C. Hill S. W
Harry Lambley
J. W
Bar King
J. A. Gaebler
G. E. Smith
Couple visits Des Moines daughter, returns home
Mr and Mrs Oliver Posten traveled to Des Moines on Thursday to visit their daughter Mrs Len Gallagher and her husband. They returned Friday, concluding a brief family visit.
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Fter
Oliver Posten
Des Moines
Len Gallagher
Husband
Miss Clara Morris Enjoys Thanksgiving Visit with Des Moines Family
Miss Clara Louise Morris of Des Moines spent the Thanksgiving vacation with her parents, Mr and Mrs Paul Morris, sharing time with family during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Louise Morris
Des Moines
Paul Morris
Funeral in Elliott for Mrs Humphrey's Mother
Mr and Mrs Clyde Damewood attended funeral services in Elliott on Saturday for the mother of Mrs Lester Humphrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Damewood
Elliott
Lester Humphrey
Lenox Girls and Gravity Boys Clash on Home Court
Lenox girls won 66 to 46 as their star player led a third quarter surge and Gravity girls fought hard. Gravity boys prevailed 41 to 14 with strong teamwork and defense, Moneymaker led Lenox with 38 points while McMahonill and Levitt paced Gravity scoring.
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Lenox Weeneecay
Lenox High School
Lenox
Gravity Girls
Gravity
Moneymaker
Brokaw
Ledgerwood
Hayes
Lambley
Kelley
Card of Thanks for Mother's Passing
We thank friends for sympathy after our mother died and especially those who furnished music and pallbearers. Mr and Mrs Fred Weller, Mr and Mrs Chas Weller and Family, Smith Weller.
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Fred Weller
Chas. Weller
Smith Weller
Estray Hog Notice From Fred Dunkin
A stray hog arrived at the writer's place around November 29 1941 and remains there. The owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying this notice and related expenses charged against the property.
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Fred Dunkin
Thanksgiving Guests From Omaha Visit Family
Ray Curtis his wife and son Earl and Miss Marjorie Bivins of Omaha were Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr Curtis's mother Mrs Bert Pierce and her husband.
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Ray Curtis
Earl
Marjorie Bivins
Omaha
Mr Curtis
Bert Pierce
Foster Family Visit in Creaton Reveals Sunday Trip
Mr and Mrs Dave Foster and their son visited relatives in Creaton on Sunday, describing a brief family gathering and travel details from the day.
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Dave Foster and Son
Creaton
Lottery, Local Oddities, and a Farm Move Across Iowa
Roy Gilbertson of San Francisco seeks details on his late mother’s estate worth about $15,000, after being named beneficiary. A Glenwood rabbit with a black coat and white tail is described. Ackley’s Glenn Lewis breaks a leg unloading a truck. Adam Rail’s Birmingham farm passes after 47 years with family, fruit trees and flowers. Bedford’s Emma Dory buys galoshes that fit only one foot, with the payment dollar returned. Des Moines’ J L Doud buys a washing machine with 1,580 new nickels saved over 10 months. At Fort Atkinson workers find a dated half-dime from 1840. A Madrid hunter’s bullet injures a Des Moines man but misses bone. Mononoketao’s Lyle School shoots a pheasant that yields two.
Farnham and Anderson Wed in Maryville Missouri
Farnham Anderson was Ferne Farnham of this place and Mr Harvey Anderson of New Market married at Maryville on Wednesday evening November 26 at eight o'clock. Rev Sherman Mace performed the single ring ceremony. The bride, a rural schoolteacher in Iug county for eight years, taught in District No. 4 Marall township this week to allow time for a new appointment. The couple will move to a farm north of New Market. Mr Anderson runs an auction business and cares for the farm. Congratulations and best wishes from friends.
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Ferne Farnham
Plac
Harvey Anderson
New Market
Maryville
Missouri
Sherman Mace
The
Christian Church
Iug County
Distriet No
Marall Township
Anderson
Mr Jennie Alexander Visits Sandsf with Humbert Family
Mr Jennie Alexander visited Sandsf with the Humbert family east of Bedford, sharing a brief social call in the rural community.
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Jennie Alexander
Sandsf
Humbert
Bedford
Omaha Woman Calls On Uncle and Aunt
Mae Miller of Omaha called on her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Riley Richardson on Monday.
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Mae Miller
Omaha
Rile Richardson
Thanksgiving Day Visit Highlights Mr and Mrs Grover Douglas
Mr and Mrs Grover Douglas of Rei Oak were Thanksgiving Day guests of his mother, Mr Maggit Douglas.
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Grover Douglas
Rei Oak
Maggit Douglag
Thanksgiving Day Visit Recalls Campbell Family
In the Guy Campbell home on Thanksgiving Day the Campbell family gathered including Mrs Gene Welbrech, 2nd wife of Waterloo, Claude Campbell, the wife and baby of Alexander and Rex Campbell, and relatives from Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Rex Campbell returned home the same evening while other members remained until Sunday.
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Guetta
Guy Campbell
Gene Welbrech
Waterloo
Claude Campbell
Alexander
Rex Campbell
Ails
Des Moines
Christmas Seals Drive Aims to Fight Tuberculosis
Countywide sale of Christmas Seals to fund tuberculosis work. Ninety five percent stays in the state, five percent funds national efforts. Chairmen listed in Gravity Lenox Clearfield Bedford New Market Sharpsburg Conway AthlStan and more. County Superintendent Anna D Engle praises local newspapers for announcements.
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Yinr County
Ty 'Oh
Lal
United
Gerald Smith
Gravity
Marge Barrans
Lenox
C. P. Thompson
Clearfield
Harry Johnson
Bedford
Will Harper
New Market
C. H. Young
Sharpsburg
Geo. Campbell
Athelstan
Anna D. Engle
Nuptial Courtesies For Mrs Kenneth Lock
Mrs Kenneth Lock was honored with two postnuptial events last Friday celebrating her marriage. An afternoon miscellaneous shower at Mrs Jay Levitt’s home featured a program, social time, and mini parasol favors for out of town guests. The evening shower at Mrs Elvin Beemer’s home included games, visiting, and lunch. Hosts included Mrs Ed Lock, Mrs Hart Sturm, Mrs Glen Lock, and Mrs Howard Sturm.
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Kenneth Lock
Jay Levitt
S. L. Clabaugh
Essex
Glen Lovitt
Bedford
Forest Pershin
Edna Warner
Lenox
Elvin Beemer
Lock
Ed Lock
Hart Sturm
Glen Lock
Howard Sturm
Thanksgiving Visit Of Carlisle Family Continues
Mr and Mrs John Goodhue and their sons of Carlisle spent Thanksgiving Day with Mrs and Mrs Tom Young and their family, sharing a holiday visit in the town.
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John Goodhue
Local fed tampered notice yields odd phrase fragments
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear local notice about a monetary amount and names, with several garbled terms and missing context. The readable bits mention a possible amount of $25 and references to individuals, but the overall action and authority are not decipherable from the excerpt.
Posten Couple to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs E J Posten celebrate their fiftieth anniversary with an Open House at home on Saturday December 6 from 8:00 to 5:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM to receive friends.
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E. J. Posten
Death Notice of Mrs Nova Kiakken in Montana
Mrs Nova Kiakken daughter of Mr and Mrs A C Berry died at her Outlook Montana home Sunday afternoon. The body is being brought here for burial with funeral arrangements pending arrival, likely to be held tomorrow.
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Nova Kiakken
A. C. Berry
Outlook
Montens
Family visit spans Bedford and Noda with relatives
Mr and Mrs Rile Richardson visited Sunday with their daughter Mrs Tom Roberts and husband near Bedford. In the afternoon they drove to Nodo way where they visited their granddaughter Mrs John Agnew and family.
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Rile Richardson
Tom Roberts
Bedford
Nodaway
John Agnew
Beemers, Morrises Host Dinner in Creston Area
Mr and Mrs Frank Beemer of Creston were guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Morris at dinner Saturday night, sharing a social evening with neighbors and friends.
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Frank Beemer
Creston
Paul Morris
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Glenwood
Glenn Lewis
Ackley
Lewis
Adam Rail
Birmingham
Rail
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Emma Dory
Roman Schmitz
Westphalia
Earling
J. L. Doud
Ovens
Frederick Phillips
Remsen
Douds
Fort Atkinson
Lyle School
Meqnoketa
Farnham-Anderson
T.B. Seat Sale
G. C. Ginn
Conway
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Blockton
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Eugene Posten
Hold Geen House
Montana
Heinz
P& G
Posten & Son
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