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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1940
Page
1
Gravity Independent lists Francis as editor and publisher. The paper is printed weekly with a subscription price of 1.50 dollars per year and is entered at Gravity town post office as second class mail matter.
A light to moderate rain visited the area Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, totaling about half an inch. The report urges safer driving with earlier departures and dimmed headlights to prevent accidents.
In fall 1939 Norway raised military outlay from 10 to 50 percent of total government outgo. The nation’s people retreated to the hills as a base for incursions, signaling Norway’s resolve to contend for supremacy.
The piece discusses Allied landing in England, German moves in Norway, and potential naval conflict possibilities if Norway is heavily occupied. It notes German jubilation and the need for Britain to eject Germans to deter Norwegian operations, with a caution on Hitler’s strategic accuracy. It also corrects a Bedford paper report about Gravity School bonds, stating 24,000 dollars remain outstanding with final payment in 1949.
Mrs. Jess McKee died Friday night in Lexington after a period of illness and was buried Sunday afternoon in Lexington cemetery. Her husband died last fall. They were pioneer residents of Bedford and the county.
Anna Mary Cree 77 of Sharpsburg Tower near Sharpe burg died April 11 1940 at her son's home Lawrence Kirby. Born November 11 1862 in Alpha Lilinore she moved to Page County Iowa as a child. She married William Wertley Kirby February 12 1885 and had five children Earl E Kirby Mrs Eva Makers Mrs Mary I Beitt Lawrence C Kirby and Guy H Kirby all living. Funeral Sunday at the Christian church with burial at Gravity Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons and granddaughters. She leaves twenty one grandchildren eight great grandchildren and one sister Mrs Ollie BE Pfander. Her husband and brother Daniel Cree preceded her. She lived much of her life in Iowa with years in Nebraska and Colorado. The last six years in the homes of her four Iowa children. A reminder of visiting neighbors and relatives followed in Corning Prescott and nearby areas.
Oak Hill residents report several family visits and travel to nearby towns. Darrell Moore and Norma Jean returned home after caring for Mrs Jones and the Moore family illness. John D. Moore died Saturday evening near Graviby.
The Bedford Hatchery offers chicks from Taylor County breeding stock weekly at competitive prices and invites custom hatching. Operated by Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Page with twelve years of experience and full electric equipment.
Tips to prevent drafts in new homes by ensuring weatherproof window joints wide blind stop frames and properly fitted sashes. Advocates complete factory fitted window units with weatherstrip and double pane glass to keep warm air from cooling and drafts from forming.
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