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Newspaper

Gravity Independent

Location

Gravity, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1946

Page

4

Record Feeder Cattle Shipments Hit New Peak in October

Iowa State College figures show Corn Belt feeders shipped more stocker and feeder cattle in October than any prior month on record. October shipments were 14 percent higher than a year earlier, with movement into Iowa and Illinois especially large. Four months July through October set a new Corn Belt record, up 23 percent from last year, while Kansas wheat pastures and Nebraska South Dakota feedlots also saw heavy movements. The trend suggests higher finished cattle volumes after the new year, with limited near term supply gains.

Iowa State College Agricultural Economics Department Iowa Illinois Ares Pew Kansas Nebraska South Dakota

Break fast, lunch and dinner jest from a pupil

A teacher asked for the three foods required for health. After silence a student replied with a pun: break fast, lunch and dinner.

Locals Report Bedford Man Returns From Trip

Locals note Jesse Lovitt returned Friday from several weeks away with his son Glen Lovitt of Bedford. The item advises farm owners with newly purchased feeder cattle to check them for disease.

Jesse Lovitt Glen Lovitt Bedford, Ane

Washington man visits family in hometown weeklong stay

Darrell Dunn his wife and their young son from Washington D C are spending a week with his mother Mrs J E Clark grandmother Mrs Lauren Dunn and other relatives and friends.

Darrell Dunn Washington, D. C J. E. Clark Lauren Dunn

Auction of Barnes farm near town on Highway 148

The Barnes family farm one mile south of town on Highway 148 will be sold at auction next Tuesday. See their advertisement in this Paper.

Highway 148 Barnes

It Is Only Indifference That Kills Quote by Max O'Reli

The phrase "It is only indifference that kills" attributed to Max O'Reli appears as a reflective aphorism across religion love politics and literature. It underscores apathy as a silent destroyer in various human pursuits.

Max O’reli

Virtue and Vices Noted by Pope on Self Deception

A concise quotation attributes to Alexander Pope the idea that moral self-improvement can mask wicked intent. The line critiques men who pretend piety while serving base ends, suggesting a hidden double life.

Meat Control Collapse Shows We Are Not Ready For Regimentation

The piece argues that a controlled economy cannot fit American democracy and that meat control failed because Americans favor free markets. It cites a New York Times visit to Texas cattle country showing ceilings ignored by traders and millions of cattle roaming, highlighting market-driven outcomes and consumer protections through free markets.

New York Times Texas Fort Worth Times

Givity School Notes Honor Roll Lists Students

The honor roll for the second six weeks of the first semester follows. Seniors Barbara Burns Doyle Savage Annabel Stephens Dorothy Tackett. Juniors Billy Young Ermir Wilson Fickie Dougherty Neva Goelin Margaret Churchill Irene Johnson. Sophomores Martha Leighton Lola Bormeister Beverly Ron Morley Bonnie Humphrey Mary Lou Smalley. Freshman Patricia Smalley.

Barbara Burns Doyle Savage Annabel Stephens Dorothy Tackett Billy Young Ermir Wilson Fickie Dougherty Neva Goelin Margaret Churchill Irene Johnson Martha Leighton Lola Bormeister Beverly Ron Morley Bonnie Humphrey Mary Lou Smalley Patricia Smalley

Gravity Boys and Sharpsburg Split Series in Close Games

Gravity defeated Sharpsburg 54 45 in a Sharpsburg home game while Sharpsburg lost 28 12 at Gravity. Gravity won a tight boys contest 41 37 at Benton as Benton pulled ahead late and Gravity answered with a late free throw. Conway girls lead the league undefeated. New Market visit Tuesday to see the strong New Marker girls team.

Girla Sharpsburg Conway Benton Shbornew Benton Aria Benton Wen Bove New Market Tucudsy Thia New Marker

Thanksgiving Assembly Highlights At Local High School

A sophomore class presented a Thanksgiving program featuring a class song and a reading on the first Thanksgiving by Lois Burme. The main event was a radio show with Quentin King as announcer and student roles. The program closed with Faith of Our Fathers sung by Beverly Morley, Quentin King, and Mary Lou Smalley, with Katherine Reeves assisting on piano.

Lois Burme Quentin King Faith of Our Fathers Beverly Morley Mary Lou Smalley Katherine Reeves

Fron Not Hot Little Merian Chooses Sabbath Reminder

Four year old Merian works on her dolly s gown on the Sunday after Christmas. An elder admonishes her about starting on sabbath duties. Merian replies with a calm question about the Good Lord knowing the limitations of her bonnet.

Merian Dolly Art Purse

Mrs Hiatt and Mrs Alath In Two Car Crosswalk Collision

Mrs Elza Hiatt 86 of Ack ey and Mrs Alath were briefly halted by a passing auto near their homes. Both started forward at the same time and Mrs Hiatt sustained fractures to both legs.

Elza Hiatt Ackey Alath Cross Hiate

Fire damages Jolene farm as barrel partially fails

Rippey fire responders answered a call at the W. K. Jolene farm home where a lighted cigarette or spark ignited about 20 feet from three gasoline barrels. One barrel ignited while the other two bulged but did not catch fire or explode.

Rippey W. K. Jolene Farmhome

Nationalization of Industry in England Examined

George S. Benson analyzes Britain's Labor government push to nationalize key sectors including transportation utilities iron and steel and civil aviation. He notes bank nationalization and potential impacts on production efficiency and worker attitudes with unclear outcomes and delays.

England Bank of England United Kingdom Iron and Steel Iron and Steel Industry

Savings Bonds Umbrella Shelters Thrifty Vacationers

Uncle Sam notes August as the peak vacation month for Americans coast to coast. Beachgoers like Mr. Thrifty seek shade under umbrellas branded with United States Savings Bonds, as millions find a secure shelter under this Treasury Department program.

Mr. Thrifty United States Savings

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