Thomson's Damage Suits Settled in District Court
Damage suits against Dr. V A Thomson arising from a May automobile accident were settled in district court. Emma LaPorte executrix of Russell LaPorte sued for $800, and Kenneth Lock sued for $1260. A jury was summoned for LaPorte but Thomson was ill, and both cases were resolved by settlement. Judge Fuller dismissed the jury for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. A. Thomson
Emma LaPorte
Russell LaPorte
Dr. Thomson
Kenneth Lock
LaPorte
Lock
de Thomson
Fuller
Stroke Strikes Jim Sumner in New Market
Jim Sumner suffered a stroke while visiting relatives in New Market. He remains in New Market for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Sumner
New Market
Monument Erection Scheduled Before Cold Weather
Local notice from Iowa and Missouri sources announces monument erection funding and timing, with Granite Works of Bedford Iowa named as supplier. The bulletin urges timely action to finish before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Granite Works
Bedford
Rosebud trip ends for Corson party
C. C. Corson with Charley Patch and Max Taylor return from a week away in Rosebud South Dakota where they attended the Rosebud Sioux Indian fair. They report crops generally good though some hail damage, and note ceremonial rodeo music and homecraft displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Corson
Charley Patch
Max Taylor
Rosebud
So. Dak
Manley Hike
Mosier
Hike
Patch
Norria
Grey Miller
Bedford
Bedford Times-Prees
Textbooks seen as influence on first time voters
Verne Marshall criticizes public school teaching of governmental collectivism via texts by Harold Rugg and frontier thinkers. He cites Willkie’s Manhattan forecast and notes over 4,000 school systems influenced, with Cedar Rapids banning Rugg texts after exposure. College and district debates underscore the claimed impact on 1940 voter morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Verne Marshall
Cedar Rapids
Harold Rugg
Teachers College
Columbia University
Rugg
Marshall
Birthday Party Honoring Geraldyne Shafar
A Friday evening gathering was held at the home of Fred Shafar north of town to celebrate Geraldyne Shafar’s birthday. Ice cream and cake were served by Mrs Shafar and Merolyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Shafar
Geraldyne
Mra 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 will reside in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. West
Mary Jane
Darrell Sellars
Kansas City
New Exterior Stairway Planned for Lambley Store
E. Burrows announces construction of a new outside stairway on the Lambley store building leading to the hall above the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Burrows
Lambley
Gravity Wins First Game On Home Diamond
Gravity defeats Maloy nine to twelve in the season opener on the home diamond. Bob Morley pitched part of the game, allowing six runs in the first inning before finishing with three strikeouts in the second. Levitt relieved Morley later, and Fiock bone and Biggersteff shared catching duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maloy
Bob Morley
Gravity
Biggersteff
Fiockbone
Levitt
Morley
Webb
Garrett Family Reunion Spreads Joy at Gravity Park
The Garrett reunion took place Sunday at Gravity Park with a noon basket dinner and an afternoon of visiting and singing. Attendees included Guy Copeland of Fairplay Missouri and the families of Wilse Alkire Hudson Beemer Clarence Churchill Jess Sextonell Eldon Ridnour Hazel James Thurber and the Jakie Green family. The 1941 reunion is planned for the James Thurber home the second Sunday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Gravity Park
Guy Copeland
Fairplay
Missouri
Wilse Alkire Hudson Beemer
Clarence Churchill
Jess Sextonell
Gravity
Eldon Ridnour
Hazel
Villisea
James Thurber
New Market
Jakie Green
Athlestan
Biggersteffs Drive Daughter to Council Bluff School
Rev and Mrs Biggersteff took their daughter Darlene to Council Bluff 73 Monday morning to resume her school work there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Mrs Biggersteff
Darlene
Council Bluff 73
Bedford relatives honor Mes Raigh Price on birthday
Relatives surprised Mes Raigh Price at her home Sunday. Attending were families of Roy Lucas Vane Lucas Max Lucas Kenneth Lucas and wives from Bedford Eastle Larsson of Sheridan Mo Herman O'Dell Oren Price and Selma Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes Raigh Price
Roy
Vane
Max Lucas
Kenneth Lucas
All
Bedford
Eastle Larsson
Sheridan, Mo
Herman O’dell
Oren Price
Selma Huntington
Barton Reunion Held at Lewis Baker Home in Stockton
The Barton reunion gathered at the Lewis Baker house in Stockton Missouri on Sunday to celebrate Rosemond Boughs fourth birthday. Attendees included Guy Barton C C Barton Everet Barton and many others from nearby towns and farms. The group planned to meet again the third Sunday in September hosted by Herold Kerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Lewis Baker
Rosemond Bough
Guy Barton
C. C. Barton
Everet Barton
John Bough
Charlie Miller
Fenis Miller
Jesse Barton
Harley Miller
Stockton
Sita Barton Hyder
Nevada
Clarence Barton
Grand View
Viola Barton Watt
Villiama
C. W. Barton
Eva Barton Templton
Bedfoo
Cliff Templeton
T. M. Cole
Walter Young
Mra Maxine Stewart
Judith
Prescott
Elma Prayther
Villisca
Stanley Anson
Victor Else
Ruby Attin
Guy
Eva Brown
Donald
Ati Rae
Noda ‘Way
Y Myre Wy.r
Annual Rebekah Picnic Observed at Gravity City Park
The social Rebekah picnic took place Sunday at Gravity City Park with a basket lunch at noon. Attendees included Mrs Will Grubb Milton and Audrey Conway Tom Utter and wife John Alexander Emer Churchill Beecher Smith and wife Wiley Adams and wife Harley Nickell and wife Fred Joslyn and family Guy Joslyn and family Fern Farnham Ferna Fuller Mery Hill Mrs Clara Houk Jas Salyards Mae Roush and two grandsons Perry Williams Emma Creech Laura Kent Mr Guy Aiey along with Mrs Thor Cunningham and Mrs Wave Madden. A birthday bouquet honored Mrs Wiley Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravity City Park
Will Grubb
Milton
Audrey
Conway
Tom Utter
John Alexander
Emer Churchill
Beecher Smith
Wiley Adams
Harley Nickell
Fred Joslyn
Guy Joslyn
Fern Farnham
Ferna Fuller
Mery. Hill
Mesdames
Clara Ho
Mrs Lottie McColm Returns Home After Illness
Mrs Lottie McColm who fell ill while visiting her brother in law Dr C W McColm at New Mart has recovered enough to go home Monday evening. She is staying with her nephew W F Johnston for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Lottie McColm
C W. McColm
New Maret
W. F. Johnston
Gravity School News Highlights Mt Ayr Meeting and Band Plans
Gravity teachers met at Mt Ayr for a Tri County convention focused on patriotism in the school and community. The high school aims for 40 to 45 band members with free instrumental lessons and affordable rentals. junior high students will join as they qualify. Enrollment totals are listed for grades and the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravity
Mt. Ayr
Tri-County
Lucas
Gravity Public Schools
WPA
Dick Walker
Gravity Grade Building Nears Completion
The Gravity grade building on the east wall site is almost finished and in use though not fully completed. Three rooms are occupied with one storeroom. The white trim building replaces the old grade structure, with four rooms in the basement and four upstairs. It is heated by steam.
Surprised on Wedding Anniversary at Home
Mr and Mrs Albert Levi were pleasantly surprised by friends on their wedding anniversary. Pinoche provided entertainment and a lunch followed. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jay Lovitt, Mr and Mrs Geo Me Nees, and Mr and Mrs Ed Lock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Levi
Jay Lovitt
Geo. Me. Nees
Ed Lock
Card Of Thanks For Responding To Stove Leak Fire
The Keith family expresses gratitude to Mrs Ledgerwood and the Gravity fire department and all responders for their help last Thursday evening after a stove valve leak triggered a fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledgerwood
Gravity Fire Department
Fred Keith & Family
Davidson and Ballew Visit Mal Vern and Red Oak
Mel Geraldyne Davidson and Howard Ballew visited Mal vern and Red Oak on Sunday in a local social outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Geraldyne Davidson
Howard Ballew
Malvern
Red Oak
Fickess Family Visit Noted In Local Brief
Clarence Fickess and his Cedar Falls wife visited here Sunday afternoon with his brother Floyd Fickess and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Fickess
Cedar Falls
Floyd Fickess
Family honors Grandma Slaight at Porters Lake event
Glen Combs and family attended a birthday gathering at Shenandoah Porters Lake on Sunday honoring Grandma Slaight turning seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Combs
Slaight
Shenandoah
Grandma Slaight
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Gravity Oil CO
Barton Reunion
Rebekah
Posten
Norma Dean Bradley
Dorothy Grubb
Alyene Levitt
Blockton
Mr. Spence
Betty Lou Parks
Marion Hayes
Johnsons
Posten & Son
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