Thomson's Damage Suits Settled in District Court
Damages from an automobile crash in May last year were resolved in district court with Emma LePorte representing the estate of Russell LePorte settling for 800 dollars and Kenneth Lock agreeing to 1250 dollars. A jury was called for the LePorte case but Dr. Thomson fell ill, and a settlement was arranged. Judge Fuller dismissed the jury subject to call for the rest of the term.
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de. V
LaPorte
de Thomson
Fuller
Stroke Sues Jim Sumner While Visiting New Market
Jim Sumner suffered a stroke of paralysis Tuesday while visiting relatives in New Market. He remains hospitalized in New Market.
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Jim Sumner
New Market
Monument plans announced for Towa Missouri project
Granite Works of Bedford Iowa states it will erect a monument before winter, outlining plans to complete the project by noon in Towa Missouri.
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Towa
Granite Works
Bedford
Iowa
Rosebud Sioux fair reports and travel notes
C C Corson with Charley Patch and Max Taylor return home after a Rosebud Sioux Indien fair trip to Rosebud South Dakota. They praise the fair program, government run Indian schools, and local hospitality while noting wheat and kaffir corn crops mostly good with grasshopper damage in spots.
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C.C. Corson
Charley Patch
Max Taylor
Rosebud
So. Dak
Manley Hike
Mosier
Hike
Patch
Norris
Grey Miller
Bedford
Prees
Text Books Seen As Influence On First Time Voters
Des Moines special report cites Cedar Rapids Gazette editor Verne Marshall claiming public school texts teach governmental collectivism. He cites Willkie's forecast of GOP support among Manhattan voters and notes widespread use of Harold Rugg social science texts in about four thousand school systems. Cedar Rapids board banned Rugg texts after exposure.
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Des Moines
Verne Marshall
Cedar Rapids
Harold Rugg
Teachers College
Columbia University
Rugg
Marshall
Birthday Party Honors Geraldyne Shafar at North Town Home
A Friday evening gathering at Fred Shafar’s north town residence celebrated Geraldyne Shafar’s birthday. Ice cream and cake were served by Mre Shafar and Merolyn, guests said.
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Fred Shafar
Geraldyne
Mre Shafar
Merolyn
Wests announce marriage of Mary Jane to Darrell Sellars
Mr and Mrs C. C. West announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Jane to Darrell Sellars on August 31 in Kansas City Missouri. They reside there.
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C. C. West
Mary Jane
Darrell Sellars
Kansas City
Burrows Builds Exterior Stairway at Lambley Store
E Burrows is constructing a new exterior stairway on the outside of the Lambley store building, leading to the hall above the store.
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E. Burrows
Lambley
Gravity Wins First Game In Fall Baseball Opener
Gravity defeats Maloy 12 to 9 on the home diamond after a rough first inning. Bob Morley started and allowed six runs before settling, Levitt finished pitching, with Biggersteff and Fiock bone as catchers. Coach Webb faces rebuilding the battery and roster as key players graduated last spring.
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Maloy
Bob Morley
Gravity
Biggersteff
Fiockbone
Levitt
Morley
Webb
Garrett Reunion Brings Family Together at Gravity Park
The Garrett family annual reunion occurred Sunday at Gravity Park with a noon basket dinner and an afternoon of visiting and singing. Attendees included Guy Copeland of Fairplay Missouri and families from Hudson Beemer Wilse Alkire Clarence Churchill Jess Sextonell Eldon Ridnour Hazel Villisca James Thurber and family from New Market and the Jakie Green family from Athlestan. The 1941 reunion will be hosted by James Thurber on the second Sunday in August.
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Garrett
Gravity Park
Guy Copeland
Fairplay
Missouri
Wilse Alkire Hudson Beemer
Clarence Churchill
Jess Sextonell
Gravity
Eldon Ridnour
Hazel
Villisca
James Thurber
New Market
Jakie Green
Athlestan
Darlene Biggerateff Returns to Council Bluffz School
Rev and Mrs Biggerateff took their daughter Darlene to Council Bluffz on Monday morning to resume her school work.
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Rev
Mrs Biggerateff
Darlene
Council Bluffz
Birthday Surprise Honors Mrs Ralgh Price at Bedford Home
Relatives gathered Sunday to honor Mrs Ralgh Price on her birthday with a surprise visit. Attending were families of Roy, Vane and Max Lucas and Kenneth Lucas and wife of Bedford, Eastle Larsson of Sheridan Missouri, Herman O'Dell, Oren Price, and Selma Huntington.
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Mra Ralgh Price
Roy
Vane
Max Lucas
Kenneth Lucas
Bedford
Eastle Larsson
Sheridan, Mo
Herman O’dell
Oren Price
Selma Huntington
Barton Reunion Celebrates at Lewis Barker Home
The Barton reunion gathered in Stockton Missouri on a sunny Sunday at the Lewis Barker residence. The event honored the birthday of Osemond Bough, age four, with numerous Bartons and relatives from nearby towns in attendance. The group agreed to meet next year on the third Sunday in September at the home of Harold Kerns.
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Barton
Lewis 8Rkor
Osemond Bough
Guy Barton
C. C. Barton
Everet Barton
John Bough
Charlie Miller
Fenis Miller
Jose Barton
Harley Miller
Stockton
Eva Barton Hyder
Nevada
Clarence Barton
Grand View
Viola Barton Watt
Villisea
C. W. Barton
Graviy
Eva Barton Templton
Bedfoo
Cliff Templton
T. M. Cole
Walter Young
Maxine Stewart
Judith
Prescott
Elma Prayther
Villisca
Stanley Anson
Victor Elee
Ruby Attin
Gur
Neva Brown
Donald Arid
Nodaway
W.R. K&m
Creston
Guy Kerns
Wayne Kerne
Kinda
Harold Kerns
Roy Kerns
Ernest Huber
Duane
Darrell Huber
Sharpsburg
Vernon Day
Clearfield
Clyde O’neal
Effie Hollis
Laplata
Lewis Barker
Annual Rebekah Picnic at Gravity city park
The annual Rebekah picnic was held Sunday at Gravity city park with a noon basket dinner and an afternoon of visiting. Guests included Mr Will Grubb Milton and Audrey Conway Tom Utter John Alexander Elmer Churchill Beecher Smith Wiley Adame Harley Nickell Fred Joslyn Guy Joslyn Fern Farnham Ferna Fuller Mery Hill Mesdames Clara Houk Jas Salyards Mae Roush two grandsons Perry Williams Emma Creech Laura Kent and Guy Akey Mrs Thee Cunningham and Mrs Wave Madden. A bouquet was given to Mrs Wiley Adams in honor of her birthday.
Ill Mrs McColm Returns Home After Illness
Mrs Lottie McColm who fell ill while visiting her brother in law Dr C W McColm at New Mar et returned home Monday evening. She is staying with her nephew F Johnston.
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Lottie McColm
C. W. McColm
New Maret
F. Johnston
Gravity School News Highlights From Mt Ayr Meeting
Gravity teachers visited Mt Ayr for a Tri County teachers meeting focusing on patriotism in school and community. The high school band targets 40 to 45 active members with instrumental lessons free and affordable rentals. junior high students gain band access. Girls tested for chorus. 25 admitted. Enrollment totals listed for all grades. high school total 85 with 14 freshmen, 24 sophomores, 20 juniors, 27 seniors. Home economics notes include a cream and bath blue room update and a candy sale led by Norma Dean Bradley, Dorothy Grubb, Alyene Levitt at Posten’s store. Miss Gaebler celebrated with a birthday party. Athletics announce a boys baseball game vs Blockton on Sept 18. WPA builds cisterns for Gravity school. Sixth to eighth graders total 28 pupils. 12 boys and 16 girls. class rosters and room descriptions noted.
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Lucas
Gravity Public Schools
Posten
Norma Dean Bradley
Dorothy Grubb
Alyene Levitt
Marton Hayes Grade School Building Nears Completion
The Gravity grade building is almost finished and in use though incomplete. Three rooms are occupied while one serves as a storeroom. It replaces the old grade building, features white trim and grey accents, with four rooms in the basement and four upstairs, heated by steam.
Surprised Couple Mark Wedding Anniversary With Friends
Mr and Mrs Albert Less were surprised Tuesday evening by friends who gathered at their home to celebrate the couple’s anniversary. Pinoche provided entertainment followed by a luncheon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jay Lovitt, Mr and Mrs Geo Mee Nees, and Mr and Mrs Ed Lock.
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Albert Less
Jay Lovitt
Geo. Mee Nees
Ed Lock
Card of Thanks for fire responders and Mrs Ledgerwood
Fred Keith and family express gratitude to Mrs Ledgerwood and the Gravity fire department for their help after a stove valve leak last Thursday evening. Appreciation extends to all who responded and assisted during the incident.
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Ledgerwood
Gravity Fire Department
Fred Keith & Family
Mrs Geraldyne Davidson and Howard Ballew Visit Mal vern and Red Oak
Mrs Geraldyne Davidson and Howard Ballew visited Malvern and Red Oak on Sunday, sharing time with local residents and enjoying community events.
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Geraldyne Davidson
Howard Ballew
Malvern
Red Oak
Fickess Family Visit Highlights Cedar Falls Sunday
Clarence Fickess and his wife visited Cedar Falls Sunday afternoon with his brother Floyd Fickess and family, making the trip to share time and news.
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Clarence Fickess
Cedar Falls
Floyd Fickess
Glen Comba Family Attend Shenandoah Porters Lake Birthday
Glen Comba and family attended the Slaight x an event at Porters Lake in Shenandoah on Sunday to honor Grandma Sleight’s 79th birthday.
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Glen Comba
Porters Lake
Shenandoah
Grandma Sleight
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THE
Gravity Oil Co
Barton Reunion
Rebekah
Mt. Ayr
Tri-County
Blockton
WPA
Dick Walker
Mr. Spence
Betty Lou Parks
Marton Hayes
Johnsons
Posten & Son
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