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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1945
Page
2
Reading fragments describe Manhattan events and a goodwill mission by the King of England while noting a homecoming by Douglas Corrigan. The text mentions a riot, a southern dining room scene, and an official announcements moment in August, with references to Washing and a public event.
Instructions for washing woolen sweaters at home. Use the same water temperature for washing and rinsing and scrub heavy soiled cuffs and necklines before washing. Shape the garment on a handmade sweater block, pin in place, rinse twice, and roll in a towel to remove excess moisture.
The Christmas program is set for Thursday December 20 with an operettas performance by the grade school, carol singing by a high school group, and an invitation to all. The girls music class studies the history of music and composers, and the business class learns about banks and credit unions while starting lessons on home expenses. Absences due to flu have affected attendance. In basketball, Gravity girls lost to Sharpsburg 29 to 28 with Patty Hayes scoring most for Gravity. boys also lost amid comments on sportsmanship.
The guidance says everyday footwear should match the foot’s natural shape with broad toe boxes and straight inner edges. Avoid pointed toes, high or slanted heels, and ensure a half inch beyond the toes for comfort. new shoes should feel comfortable from the start without breaking in.
A vivid eyewitness account describes a massive celebration around Times Square with two million people flooding Broadway and 42nd Street. Shouts proclaim war’s end while paper scraps, ticker tape, and cheering vehicles fill the streets.
Locals Mr and Mrs George W. Pierce of Los Angeles visit with his father Bert Pierce and wife. Mr and Mrs George Depew and Leota Bell returned from Mound City Missouri to visit daughter and sister Mrs Garth Sharp and family. Robert Green assists as clerk in the Lambley store during the holiday season. Dean Posten, wife and Connie Lee of Clarinda, Virg il McAlpin, wife and son George, Alan of Clarinda, Mr and Mrs John Houston and son Ronnie of Hopkins Missouri, and Judson Beemer and wife were Sunday guests at the F A Posten home.
Cloyd Thompson and his family with Mr and Mrs Charles Thompson of near Carbon left early in the week for southern California where they will reside for the present. The basement building they occupied as a blacksmith shop has been taken over by his brother in law Eber Ritvovur and the first floor is now a produce station.
L M Berry, visiting at his brother Lee Berry's home, departed Wednesday for Tulsa Oklahoma to spend the winter at his daughter's home. George Depew drove him to Kansas City where his daughter met him to accompany the trip to Tulsa.
Mistreep asks about the corner spider web seen. The maid attributes it to spiders, noting the source of the web with a procedural exchange.
In a brief exchange Lizzie asks about age limits for sailors and Suzie notes that a sailor is within any age limit. The dialogue presents a quick, jokey clarification on eligibility.
A brief quotation from Sir Richard Steele on the value of giving favors and the esteem it earns for the giver and recipient alike. The line emphasizes merit in both conferment and acceptance of favors.
Ex-paratrooper Stuart Kabbel parades the Hollywood and Vine corner to secure a home for his 20 year old wife Betty who is expecting a baby. The scene captures a film city urge for stable housing as arrival of a stork nears.
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