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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1948
Page
3
The Senate passes Senate File No. 245 creating county boards of education and superintendents with statewide operation plans. Supporters and opponents dispute its merits as trials begin, while cautions about rumors and rights under the new system are voiced.
Seventy five pupils and teachers from Dallas township public schools visited Frog Valley school for an Easter party hosted by Mrs Lesta Crawford. The event featured an egg roll and games with prizes, followed by lunch provided by Hazell Dell and Frog Valley school mothers.
The Monday town election drew little interest with only 28 votes cast. The ballot shows the mayoral and council nominees and vote totals, indicating satisfaction with the current administration amid a few variances. County weed commissioner E L Blake attended a Red Oak training session on weed eradication methods taught by Ames specialists from Iowa State College.
Herb Dorsey of Gravity is among 31 Iowa State Teachers College baseball candidates who received equipment. Coach L W Whitford plans a heavy 19 game schedule with nine at home and ten away including Town, April 9 10 Denke April 29 30 South Dakota State May 7 8 Morningside May 21 22 Luther Mary 5 and more. The team will also meet Minnesota twice and Wisconsin Teachers of LaCrosse once on the road.
Residents face drought and fuel shortages as wells dry and stores see run on buckets. Injuries include Wilmer Rosel nearly losing an eye on a rake and Mrs Mylenbusch fatally burned in a kitchen fire. Roscoe Hulbert sustains severe injuries in a buzz saw accident. Carl Christensen and family travel to Nebraska after a car breakdown and frozen feet for their son Dean.
Iowa State College economists and engineers share guidance on grain prices, fertilizer needs, water purity, and livestock management. Experts warn about weed competition in flax and advise on calf breeding intervals and hog price shifts tied to supply balance.
Iowa State horticulturist Ed Cott warns gardeners not to plant until the soil loses its wet, compacted feel. Test moisture by squeezing a handful. a crumbly damp ball means soil is ready, while a solid mud ball signals delay. Vegetable starts soon after, including asparagus lettuce beets carrots radishes parsnips potatoes rhubarb Swiss chard peas onions and cabbage varieties suited to Iowa conditions.
Bedford justice court fined Leonard Posten of Villisca $21 for moving other vehicles. A Burlington bus driver paid $50 for driving 70 mph between Des Moines and Bedford with fines and costs. A preliminary hearing followed for M G Seegar who pleaded not guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Delinquent registrations and 1948 plates prompted county action after April 1.
County officers in Bedford opened the courthouse on weekdays from 8 30 a m to 5 p m last week. The public may welcome the change from the former shorter afternoon hours which drew general disapproval.
A concise note emphasizes sowing seeds at the exact recommended depth to ensure proper germination and sturdy stands, and highlights careful handling of seeds during planting to prevent reduction in vigor.
Mr and Mrs William Lewis and their son Billie of Davenport visited Sunday at the home of Mrs Lewis' parents Mr and Mrs Green Moore.
Vert Cargill of Kimball Nebraska, a former Gravity Printer, visited the Independent office Monday afternoon. He recalled working as a printer in 1901 under editor George Stafford, leaving in 1905 for Corning, later purchasing a paper at Kimball before retiring. He toured old acquaintances including James Clack Frank Ambrose C. B. Lock and others.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Homer Beemer included their children Mr and Mrs Elvin Beemer and son Chris and Lt and Mrs Forest P Newman and daughter Susan of Columbia S C Afternoon callers were Mrs Frank Davie and Mr and Mrs George Brown of Omaha Nebraska
Kenneth Loek and his family relocated from their apartment to the recently vacated residence previously occupied by the Anderson family, with the move taking place Monday and Tuesday.
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