Locals Report Small News and Purchases in area
Ed Lock buys former George Bollinger blacksmith shop to use as a garage. Alfred Meggison of Creston and Floyd Meggison of Corning visited their sister Mrs Dave Henton on Sunday. Arthur King and his mother visited Hart King’s family in Blockton. New paint shipment arrives at the drug store and stock is complete. R E Kennon of Minneapolis visited locally for business. Mrs Elmer Crawford, Kennon’s mother, plans part of the summer on the old Gravity farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Meggison
Creston
Floyd Megagison
Corning
Pent
Slater
Mra
Dave Henton
Arthur King
Hls
Blockton
Georgia King
Hart King
R. E. Kennon
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Mra Elmer Crawford
Mra Kennon
Eleanor Churchill Visited Parents Home Sunday
Eleanor Churchill of Omaha visited Sunday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Churchill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Churchill
Omaha
Mes
Clarence ‘Churchill
For Sale Brooder House and Kids Loft at Ritchey Farm
Brooder house 7x14 feet with a 4x6 under it for three kids. Hip roof and well built, visible at W.O. Ritchey farm three miles east of Gravity. Contact B1 W. Q. Ritchey, Lenox, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.O. Ritchey
King and wife vacation with kin over the weekend
Bob King and his wife visited relatives over the weekend spending time with the Hagel King and Floyd Vickess families including both sets of parents in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob King
Bits
Mrs Hagel King
Floyd Vickess
Replacing Broken Window Glass A Home Project
A local Drug Store offers all window glass sizes in stock for homeowners. Homeowners can replace broken panes with standard sizes and immediate availability. The store emphasizes ready inventory to speed up home repairs.
Jim Anderson Moves Household Goods to Clarinda
Jim Anderson moved his household goods to Clarinda on Monday. The transfer appears local with no accompanying details about origin or destination beyond the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Anderson
Gooda
Clarinda
Moves in Gravity Area Shuffle Residents
Doyle Turner and his wife relocate to the Pat Lucas residence in east Gravity while Mr and Mrs Lucas return to their farm north of Gravity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Turner
Pat Lucas
East Gravity
Mrs Lucas
Gravity
Visit Recalls Bright Sunday at Local Homes
Mra J W McParland and Mes Nerrie Green of Phoenix visited Sunday at the Dan Leonard home and at the Mre EB Brookman residence in Blanchard with Mr and Mrs Chas King and their young son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McParland
Nerrie Green
Phoenix
Arizona
W. R. Brookman
Clarinca
Chas. King and
Little Son
Blanchard
Dan Leonard
Siso
EB. M. Brookman
Mrs Russell Parrena Heads to California Visit
Mrs Russell Parrena left Monday evening for Freano California to visit her son for about a month. Maro Blark Warner of near Gune accompanies her and plans to visit relatives in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Parrena
Corning
Freano
California
Maro Blark Warner
Near Gune
New Spring Wallpaper Stock Ready for Immediate Delivery
Eight wallpaper patterns arrive at the drug store with prices at 25 cents per roll and none above 50 cents. Availability for immediate pickup or delivery stated.
Social Hour Club Meets With Mrs Carrie Alkire
The Social Hour club will meet with Mrs Carrie Alkire on April 8 for a community gathering and discussion session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Hour Club
Carrie Alkire
After Easter What Sermon At The Methodist Church
The Methodist Church led by Pastor W J Weber announces preaching after Easter with church school following the worship service. An evening 7 30 song service and meditation conclude the day.
Free Methodist Church Notice
Bertha A. Brown pastor leads services including Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Ministry of the Word at 11:00, Young People at 7:00, preaching at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 and fast prayer Friday 10:00 a.m. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of the Word
Pasture Fertilization Seen to Ease Feed Shortage
Chicago report from the Middle West Soil Improvement Committee urges spring pasture fertilization to boost alfalfa and sweet clover yields. Officials say this can stretch grain supplies by producing high protein feed from pastures using lime soil testing and phosphorus and potash fertilizers, with manure returned to soil.
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Chicago
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
Anderson
Barley Yields Rise With Plant Food Use Across Plains
Midwestern colleges report fertilizer boosts barley yields in favorable soils. Iowa gains 15 bushels per acre, Michigan 16, Wisconsin 14, South Dakota 15, with top yields and quality bringing premium prices. Proper soil history guides fertilizer type and rate.
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Chicago
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
Iowa
Michigan
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Wayne Levitt Purchases Harey Lambley Residence
Wayne Levitt and wife completed purchase of the Harey Lambley residence in Southwest Gravity last week. They relocate from their east Gravity home, which they recently sold to Seymour Neely, and are moving into the new property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Levitt
Harey Lambley
Southwest Gravity
East Gravity
Seymour Neely
Kansas City Family Moves In Seek Private Home Soon
Darrell Sollara and his family have moved to the area from Kansas City Missouri and are living with his parents Mr and Mrs Avs Sollara. Darrell plans to farm the home area this year and hopes to find a residence of their own later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Sollara
Kansas City
Missouri
Avs Sollara
Darrell
Areca
Fulton couple host family dinner at Harland home
Mr and Mrs Bill Fulton attended a family dinner at the Paul Harland residence Sunday.
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Bill Fulton
Paul Harland
Humbert Announces Candidacy for State Senate
K L Humbert of Corning announces bid for State Senator from the Adams Taylor district subject to Republican primary in June. He urges Republican voters to support his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams- Taylor
Republican slate fields Taylor county candidates
A political notice announces Republican candidates for State Representative from Taylor county seeking re election and for Supervisor District No 2 with terms starting January 1 1949. The statement requests support and votes in the June 7 primary. ORAC CADE signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Orac, Cade
Harry Ke Lucas Seeks Taylor County Sheriff Nomination
Harry Ke Lucas announces candidacy for Taylor County Sheriff on the Republican ticket. The run is subject to voters by the June 1948 primaries. Support and help are requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Harry KE
Lucas
Quail pheasant rabbit counts begin on routes this week
Harl Kise and Dave Henton begin daily name counts on their routes Monday to record quail pheasants and rabbits seen over six days. The final tally will be submitted to the conservation commission to show local game population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harl Kise
Dave Henton Rors
The
Conservation Commission
Jensen seeks re election as County Attorney in June primary
A. Elton Jensen urges Republican voters to support his bid for re election as County Attorney in the upcoming primary on June 7. He asks for votes and expresses appreciation for their support.
Fitch Seeks Re election for Taylor County Recorder
County recorder candidate John H. Fitch announces re election bid subject to Republican voters June 7 primary. He urges support from Taylor County residents and party members to continue as Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Town
John H. Fitch
Charles O. Tomlinson Seeks Taylor County Auditor Nomination
A county auditor candidate, Charles O. Tomlinson, asks Republican voters to support his re election at the primary on June 7 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Charles O. Tomlinson
Miller and Paul Seek Clerk of Court Nomination in Taylor County
Candidate notices state Paul E and Guy H Miller seek Republican support for Clerk of the District Court in Taylor County in the June 7 1948 primary election. They urge voters to support and vote for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Co. Paul
Guy H. Miller
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. He urges votes and backing from the party base.
Candidate for County Auditor Nomination at June 7 1948 Primary
Walter A. Houck announces his candidacy for the office of County Auditor subject to Republican voters in Taylor County at the Primary election on June 7, 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Walter A. Houck
Jetton Seeks GOP Nomination for Tama County Supervisor
Republican Marion W. Jetton announces candidacy for Supervisor of Tama County District No. 2. The primary is set for June 7, 1948, with the term beginning January 1, 1949. Support and votes requested.
Minnie Jared Seeks Republican Nomination for Taylor Recorder
Mrs Minnie Jared announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Recorder of Taylor County subject to the June 7 primary. She asks for voter support and urges participation in the election.
Lamb Crop Down Again 1948 Record Decline
The lamb crop falls about 10 percent from last year, marking the seventh straight annual drop. Francis Kutish of Lows State College cites reduced breeding ewes and a portion lambing before March 1 as factors behind the decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Kutish
State College
Kutiah
Jss
Government Surplus Potatoes Draw Taxpayer Price Gap
A New York reporter found a South American market for potatoes. He could buy at 255 per hundredweight through ordinary channels, while the government sold from surplus stocks at 1.75 per hundredweight though the support price was 2.55. Taxpayers paid the difference as producers bought from the government.
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New York
South America
New York Daily News
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Ed Lock
George Bollinger
Tom Harmon
Gravity Theatre
Sat
Sun
Tyrone Power
Alice Faye
Don Ameche
Alexander
Merchants Cash
News and Cartoon
the Methodist Church
W.J. Weber
Free Methodist Church
Bertha A. Brown
K. L. Humbert
Arthur P. King
C. M. Downey
Elton Jensen
W.L. Steeves
Tama
Reppublican
Ilo
Marion W. Jetton
Lambley’s Spear Store
Sweet Pickles Velvet
Prince Albert
Minnie Jared
Iowa Power and Light Company
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