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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1947
Page
3
Seniors will present Me And My Shadow in the high school auditorium Friday at 8 o clock. Tickets have been on sale, weather permitting a large turnout is expected. A cast list and synopses appear in this paper, with intermission numbers by intermediate pupils. Reserved seats remain available.
Mrs J E Jaanes of Mount Ayr died of a heart attack at her home on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held in Mount Ayr on Friday with burial at Clearfield. She was mother of Merle Greeley of near Gravity.
Dr. G. C. Keays sold his southwest Gravity residence last week to Dr. E. J. Janson whose family will move in soon. Dr. Janson then sold his southeast Gravity home to Sapt. Cole of New Market, who has been elected to head Gravity schools next year. The Cole family plans to move here after the current school year ends.
Mrs Effie Koneene sold her residence at the northeast corner of the city park to Glen Baker who with his wife will move in. Glen Baker then sold the residence west of the school house to Mrs Grace Foster who with her son John will occupy it.
A fire at George O'Dell's farm in Dallas township destroyed a barn along with 4 head of horses 8 sows and 50 piglets plus hay and stored items. The cause is unknown and Mrs O'Dell was home when a neighbor alerted her. She arrived too late to save any property.
A frontier saloon slogan is used to frame wartime retail hardship. The piece argues grocer prices rose due to broader costs, not retailers, who kept prices steady and fought profiteering. It notes stock shortages, expanding meat supplies, and praises retailers for voluntary price restraint that benefits consumers.
A photo caption lists children and parents: Jean Marie Jones eight, daughter of Marie Jones of Clarinda, living with grandparents Lloyd and Marie Fickess. Susan three months, daughter of Kenneth Meyers. Susan eight, daughter of F P Newman. Richard sixteen months, son of E J Janson and spouse. Danny six months, son of Kenneth Lock. Jimmy two hundred fourteen years old, son of Keith Farrens and spouse.
Iowa State College economists say farmers may expect corn loan levels next fall at least as high as 1946. Reports note a broad range of agricultural tips from confined chick brooder houses to sunporches, and emphasize weed control, soil management, and efficient plowing.
In Marlon Will Nam Stewart faced car woes while gas tank mystery unfolded with gas burner issues. A gas system ground wire caused street lights to flicker, and a service fix followed. Oil burner problem tied to Kellogg home area. electrician traced current to ground wire. Funeral notices and local gatherings referenced follow.
Mr and Mrs C. B. Rearden of Tina Missouri visited Wednesday of last week to attend the death of Mea Rearden's mother Mrs J A Gaebler. Mr Rearden and son Charles Richard returned home Friday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Lucas of Omaha spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Pat Lucas and Mr and Mrs Claude Gray, sharing time and hospitality with extended family.
Male applicants needed to call on farmers in Taylor County. Earn $15 to $20 daily with no experience or capital required. Permanent position. Write McNess Company Dept. A Freeport MH 34-24.
Com Mr and Mrs Wayne Rob er and Mrs Tess Bynard Johnston with their children visit Sunday at the home of Mrs Merrill Leighton in Omaha Nebraska. Roberta formerly Donnella Warner and Miles Warner joined. The Robers and children will remain a week at the Leighton residence while the others.returned to Omaha Sunday evening.
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