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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1934
Page
4
Walter Alexander and his family have moved into the house recently occupied by Horace Beemer, indicating a new tenancy in the neighborhood.
The three Nielsen children visiting relatives at Fontanelle returned home last week. Don Ray and wife, living in town since their house burned, moved to their farm last week and will reside in the basement until the new house is finished upstairs, which will be one of the best modern farm homes in the area.
Frank Smith and family moved last week from the Frank Chandler house into the White man residence east of there which they purchased recently. The drug store now offers a line of ten cent enamels as colors.
Mrs Claude Gray hosted members of the Hiyu sau wau club Friday and Miss Georgiana Fraig entertained Tuesday afternoon in honor of her guest Miss Florence De Cook of Oskaloosa. Attending were Mrs Al Bender Mrs John Goodhue of Carlisle and Misses Ariel Smith Vauncen Felt Helen Madden and Ruth Christianson of Sharpsburg along with the guest and hostess.
Chas Hook of New Market County, a local representative, was in town Saturday for undisclosed duties meeting residents and discussing community concerns.
Person offers digging and cleaning wells including tile and hand dug. Contact Gravity at phone 135, addressed to John Alexander.
Mrs Pearl Rice of Chicago, visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W P Pierson, left for Chicago Monday. She was accompanied by her son Ramon Reynolds who will spend the rest of his summer vacation there.
The Methodist ladies sold seventeen gallons of home made ice cream on Dr Hines lawn Saturday evening. Local volunteers organized the event to raise funds and share a community moment.
War news mentions King and his family driving to the home of his mother near Buickton where they spent the day Sunday.
The Drug Store offers a bulk Fly-Chaser sale inviting customers to bring in their can and receive any amount they want this year.
Mrs Helen Goodhue and her baby, visiting at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs Tom Young, departed Carlisle for home on Saturday. Mr Goodhue had traveled to Omaha for several days to fit an artificial foot to the leg he lost last spring when it was injured in a well drilling rig. The amputation was about midway between knee and ankle, and he expects the new limb to serve well once he adapts to it.
Ten million visitors at the Wireztone Factory during the World’s Fair asked what they value most in a tire. They want Blowout Protection, Non-Skid Safety, and Long Wear at a moderate price. Firestone offers a new Guarantee for Unequaled Performance Records for Life Against All Defects and 12 months against road hazards, six months in commercial service.
Marie Day returned to her Senmoah home yesterday after a week with her friend Miss 8 oulah Brand. Teachers from the county attended a Bedford meeting Tuesday preparing for the upcoming school year next month.
Walter Alexander his wife and baby left yesterday in the Alexander car with Mr and Mrs J E Humbert parents of Mrs Alexander for a visit with relatives in Tennessee Jerry Miller and family visited relatives southeast of Clarinda Sunday and viewed the aviation show
Earl King, who had been on a brief vacation, returned to work on Monday as a mail carrier on route No. 2.
Horace Beemer and wife moved into the Weller residence north of the park on Saturday. Mrs. Maude Posten. recently at Glenwood state school. has left that job and rented the Beeverhouse vacated by W. W. Chandler and family. She plans on boarding and roaming the school teachers during the next school year. Gamule’s Tiger Spray advertised at 69 cents per can.
Miss Florence De Cook of O3 kaloosa visited her friend Miss Georgaina francis last week and left Friday morning for Lincoln Nebraska to visit friends then Alma Nebraska before returning home Leon Ladgerwood who runs a produce station here will quit his business with several prospects in view.
Roy Coan of Des Moines and his sister Mrs. J S Francis drove to Red Oak Monday evening and stayed with their sister Mrs. Ralph Franklin. They returned Tuesday morning so Mr Coan could attend to duties as administrator of the estate of the late Mrs. L J Phillips.
Margaret Irene Sarnes born November 25 1850 in Pennsylvania died July 29 1934 at age 83 with 8 months and 4 days. She moved to Canton Illinois at age six, later to a farm near Nebraska City Nebraska. Married James Marsh April 15 1872 and had son Frank Leonard. After 46 years her husband died May 8, Luis. Survived by son three grandchildren seven great grandchildren and two sisters Emma Clark and Hattie Goodban. Funeral 2 80 Tuesday at Guss Iowa by Rev Wayne Emory. Interment Guss cemetery.
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