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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1940
Page
1
The Gravity Independent notes a subscription price of $1.50 per year. The issue includes mentions of Francis spiror and Pui. It states the paper is entered at Gravy Town Post Office as second class mail matter.
Washington commentary notes Europe’s crisis eclipsed by Capitol Hill debates on compulsory military training and resignations permitted for married men or those with dependents. War Dept says impact minor as states prune guard units since September.
The piece notes a rising flow of youths and potential dependents seeking marriage licenses and other permits amid a looming military training bill. It describes many contacting lawmakers on Capitol Hill, with letters and visits daily. The report hints at seasonal or lunar influences and mentions cross-state mailing as evidence of growing public interest.
JS Francia and his wife attended the unusual Southwest Iowa Legislative event Sunday at the Lake of Three Fires. Rain on Saturday and most of the week kept turnout small. next year’s meeting will be in Mills County with officers from Wilg County and a 2-7 invitation to Malvern accepted. The regular date remains the third Sunday in August.
Ms Floyd White and husband from Washington Kansas arrived here Monday with Ben Richardson and wife and aunt Mrs Kite Battle in tow, as the party prepared for a sail and family visit.
Mrs Kat Katle hosted a potluck Tuesday honoring her relatives and a nephew from Arkansas and Washington. The extended gathering included Clifford White, Walter Hunter family, Mark Young and families, Jim Richardson, Harvey Meredith, and several others with spouses and children present.
A. W. Sharp and his wife from Lis Angeles California visited from Tuesday to Wednesday with their niece Mrs G. E. Smith and husband. They were en route to Dayton Ohio to visit a daughter.
Mrs Jennie Alexander returned home on Wednesday after spending the summer with her sister in the Spraifish Valley South Dakota and with relatives in Nebraska.
Roy Chan of Des Moines spent Wednesday night with Mr J S Francis and his husband, sharing a quiet evening that highlighted social ties in the community.
Leo Houk and his wife of Rapid City South Dakota visited the fore part of the week at the home of his mother Mrs Clara Houk and with other relatives in the vicinity of Bedford.
Ray Walker and his wife attended the picnic at Conway on Sunday afternoon with Ce cil Morgan and his wife.
The Gravity school district announces Gravity High School will open September 2 with a large enrollment expected. Eighth grade graduates and others are invited to attend. The school is an approved high school, meeting state standards for college entrance. Registration for entering students is on Saturday August 24 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and again 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, with principal Laura Gaebler and superintendent B F Lucas overseeing.
Merle Harland and Leslie Roush families along with Harry Harland his wife and Mrs Mas Roush attended the Cade Brewer reunion held at Rosudate Mo on August 18. Grandsons Billy and Bobby Long were present at the gathering describing a warm community event full of family connections and shared memories.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Gallagher of Des Moines are spending their vacation with Mrs Gallagher's parents, Mr and Mrs Oliver Posten. They came Friday.
Mr J. C. Merrick of Allerton visited Friday with his uncle Dr. L T. Reed and wife.
Miss Madeline Smith of Shenandoah comes home Saturday evening to spend her vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs G E Smith.
Sunday's guest list included their brother Fred McKune and his wife.
Mr and Mrs 1 M Posten were guests at dinner Sunday hosted by my brother E J Posten and his wife.
Mr and Mrs George Ross of In dependence Kansas visited Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Jerry Johnson.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams and children of Shenandoah via Ed Friday with Mr and Mrs Perry Williams. Lafe Williams returned home with them for a visit.
One quarter of U S motor fuel goes to farmers and American farms hold more tree land than any other crop. Cattlemen say steers fatten better and scour less on corn and cod meal. England develops a superior new wheat. The western range supports a $4,000,000,000 stock industry. APOIO bye.
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