Locals report regional moves and visits in area
Locals note Ed Lockhaw bought the former George Bollinger shop for use as a garage. Alfred Meggison of Creaton and Floyd Meggison of Corning spent Sunday with sister Mrs Dave Henton. Arthur King and family and his mother of Blockton and Mr Georgia King visited Earl King’s home Sunday.
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Ed Lockhaw
George Bollinger
Alfred Meggison
Creaton
Floyd Meggison
Corning
Slater
Mra
Dave Henton
Arthur King
Blockton
Georgia King
Earl King
Drug Store Receives New Paint Shipment
New shipment of all kinds of paint received at the drug store. Stock is now complete and ready for customer purchases.
Minneapolis visitor handles business and summer plans
R. E. B. Kennon of Minneapolis visited here last week to attend to fero inter ente business. Mrs Elmer Crawford, mother of Mrs Kennon, is in good health and plans to spend part of the summer on their old Gravity farm. Eleanor Churchill of Omaha visited Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs Clarence Churchill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. EB. Kennon
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Fero
Mra Elmer Crawford
Mra Kennon
Eleanor Churchill
Omaha
Mes
Clarence ‘Churchill
Brooder House For Sale Near Gravity Indiana
Portable brooder house 7 by 14 feet with three 4 by 6 skids under it. Hip roof, solidly constructed, seen at W. O. Ritchey farm three miles east of Gravity. Contact 81 W. O. Ritchey Lenox Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.O. Ritchey Forma
W. O. Ritehey
Lenox
Local residents attend weekend gathering at area home
Bob King and his wife joined a social walkend with area residents including Mr and Mrs Eael King, Mr and Mrs Floyd Vickess in attendance at the event, reflecting community ties during a quiet weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob King
Eael King
Floyd Vickess
Window glass replacement and in stock at drug store
A home care notice states broken window glass should be replaced and informs customers that all sizes are in stock at the local drug store. The item emphasizes ready availability and urges timely procurement for home repairs.
Local residents relocate homes around Gravity area
Jim Anderson moved household goods to Clarinda on Monday. Doyle Turner and wife moved to the Pat Lucan residence in east Gravity, while Mr and Mrs Lucas returned to their farm north of Gravity. J W McFarlane and Nerine Green of Phoenix Arizona, and Mr and Mrs W R Brookman of Clarinda, with Mr and Mrs Chas King and their son of Blanchard, visited Dan Leonard’s home and the Brookman residence Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Anderson
Clarinda
Doyle Turner
Pat Lucan
Enat
Mra Lucas
Gravity
J. W. McFarlane
Nerine Green
Phoenix
Arizona
W. R. Brookman
Clarinca
Chas. King
Little Son
Blanchard
Dan Leonard
BE. M. Brookman
Mrs Ruarell Parvena Heads to California Visit
Mrs Ruarell Parvena left Monday evening via Corning for Freano California to visit her son and stay about a month. Mrs Mark Waener of Nene Gune accompanied her and will visit relatives in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Ruarell Parvena
Corning
Freano
California
Mra
Mark Waener
Nene Gune
New Spring Wallpaper Stock Arrives at Drug Store
Eight wallpaper patterns offered at 25 cents each with no price above a half dollar. Immediate delivery available from the drug store selling the items.
Social Hour Club Meets with Mrs Carrie Alkire
The Social Hour club will meet with Mrs Carrie Alkire on April 8 at the community venue. Members will discuss upcoming events and community projects.
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Social Hour Club
Carrie Alkire
Preaching Schedule at Methodist Church After Easter
The Methodist Church led by Pastor W J Wiser presents a morning service at 10 o clock with the sermon After Easter What followed by Church School. An evening program at 7 30 features a song service and meditation.
Free Methodist Church Weekly Schedule
Free Methodist Church announces pastor Bertha A Brown and a full week schedule. Sunday School 10:00 a m Ministry of the Word 11:00 Young People's Service 7:00 Preaching Service 7:30 Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 Evening Fast Prayer Friday 10:00 am All are invited to these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of the Word
Spring pasture fertilization to ease feed shortage
Chicago reports the Middle West Soil Improvement Committee urges spring pasture fertilization as the top farm planning priority to stretch grain supplies. The note cites Secretary of Agriculture Anderson calling for extended grain conservation and says liming, phosphorus and potash fertilizers, manure and residue return will lift alfalfa and sweet clover yields, making pasture a cheap high protein feed source.
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Chicago
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
Anderson
Lovitts Buy Lambley Residence in Gravity Southwest
Wayne Lovitt and wife purchased the Harry Lambley home in Gravity Southwest. The des home completion occurred last week and the couple will move from their east Gravity residence, which they recently sold to Seymour Neely as announced in this paper last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Lovitt
Harry Lambley
Southwest Gravity
Desl
East Gravity
Seymour Neely Ao
Sollars Family Moves In From Kansas City
Darrell Sollars and his family from Kansas City Missouri recently relocated and are living with Mr and Mrs Avs Sollars. Darrell plans to farm the home place this year and hopes to find a residence where they will be by themselves later.
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Darrell Sollars
Kansas City
Misaouri
Bio Psrente
Avs Sollars
Darrell I
Fulton couple guests at Paul Harland dinner
Mr and Mrs Bill Fulton attended a family dinner at the Paul Harland home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Fulton
Guetta
Paul Harland Home
Political Announcements for State and County Offices
A series of Republican primary declarations from candidates in Taylor County. J L WUMBERT seeks reelection as State Representative. ARTHUR P KING runs for Supt? from District No 2. M DOWNEY announces candidacy for District No 2 advisor. ORA C CADE seeks Supervisor. Addresses Corning and notes primary date June 7th 1949.
Lucas Seeks Taylor County Sheriff Nomination on Republican Ticket
Harry E. Lucas announces candidacy for Taylor County Sheriff on the Republican ticket. The campaign is subject to voters at the primary election on June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Hunters Log Tracks Game On Local Routes
Earl King and Dave Henton began surveying on Monday morning and will tally quail pheasants and rabbits daily for six days. The final report will be submitted to the conservation commission to illustrate local game populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl King
Dave Henton
Rorel Nail
Gerriera
The
Conservation Commission Office
County Attorney seeks renomination in June primary
Candidate Elton Jensen announces re election bid for County Attorney subject to Republican voters in the primary on June 7. He urges support from the electorate and outlines his candidacy as a continuation of present policies and legal leadership for the county.
Fitch seeks re election as Taylor County Recorder
John H Fitch announces candidacy for re election to the office of Recorder of Taylor County Iowa subject to Republican voters will at the Primary election June 7 Your support will be appreciated
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Stat Taylor « Iecision of
Republi
Taylor County
Iowa
John H. Fitch
Charles C. Tomlinson
Co. E. Paul
Guy H. Miller
Barley Yields Raised by Plant Food Use Across Midwest
Midwestern colleges report fertilizer boosts barley yields with quality gains. Iowa gains 15 bushels per acre, Michigan 16, Wisconsin 14, South Dakota 15, varying by soil fertility and season. Proper seed and threshing yield premium prices. fertilizer type depends on soil and past management. consult local agents and agronomists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Middle West
Iowa
Michigan
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Re-Election Bid For Taylor County Auditor
County voters receive appeal from Charles C. Tomlinson seeking continued service as Taylor County Auditor ahead of the June 7 1948 Republican primary. The notice invites support from party voters and marks Tomlinson as the incumbent candidate.
Republican primary bid for Taylor County clerk post
Copy of political notices from 1948 urging support for E Paul and Guy H Miller in the Republican primary for Clerk of the District Court in Taylor County set for June 7. Both candidates request votes and express appreciation for support.
County Treasurer Seeks Republican Primary Support
W. L. Steeves announces reelection bid for County Treasurer and asks Republican voters for support at the June primary, stating the decision rests with voters.
Walter A Houck Seeks Nomination for County Auditor
Walter A. Houck announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Auditor, subject to the will of Taylor County voters at the June 7, 1948 primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Walter A. Houck
Jetton seeks GOP nomination for Taylor County Supervisor No 2
Republican candidate Marion W. Jetton announces his bid for the office of Supervisor in Taylor County Iowa District No 2. The term begins January 1 1949 with the primary set for June 7 1948. He asks for support and votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Iow
Marion W. Jetton
Minnie Jared Seeks Republican Nomination for Recorder
Announcement that Mrs Minnie Jared is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Recorder of Taylor County subject to the June 7 1948 primary election. She solicits Republican voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Minnie Jared
Lamb Crop Down Again for Tid Year Says Economists
Francis Kutiah of S'me College agricultural economist notes the lamb crop for 1948 is about 10 percent below 1947, marking the third consecutive year of decline. He cites fewer breeding ewes and a smaller share lambing before March 1 as primary causes, with the number of lambs saved per ewe about unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Kuctet
S’m.e
College Agricultural Economiet
Kutiah
Thersare
Smalier
Potatoes Sold From Government Stocks At Loss
A New York reporter discovered a potato market in Ruth America. Ordinary channels offered them at $2.55 per hundredweight while the government sold from surplus stock at $1.75 per hundredweight. Taxpayers bore the $0.80 gap between purchase and sale prices.
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New York
Ruth America
New York Daily News
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Mosegay
Tom Harmon
Gravity Theatre
Sat
Sun
Tyrone Power
Alice Faye
Don Ameche
Alexander
Merchants Cash
News and Cartoon
the Methodist Church
W.J. Wiser
Free Methodist Church
Bertha A. Brown
J. L. Wumbert
Arthur P. King
Isor
Aylor
Ora C. Cade
Harry E. Lucas
Elton Jensen
W.L. Steeves
Lambley’sewer Store
Sweet Pickles Velvet
Prince Albert
Iowa Power and Light Company
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