26 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1935
Page
1
Entered at the post office at Gravity Iowa as second class mail matter. The line records the formal mailing status and classification for the circular or notice being circulated through the Gravity Iowa post system.
Reported discussions suggest a peace agreement between Italy and Ethiopia, aligned with British and French approval. Hostilities would pause, no oil embargo during negotiations, Italy to retain conquests and possibly gain more while Ethiopia would gain a seaport and a corridor to access it. The tone implies Selassie may be sidelined in the end.
Mr and Mrs Ollie McMahill entertained at dinner Sunday honoring their son Arthur Lewis McMahill and grandchildren Mies Estel Grubb Mies Elizabeth McMahill and Max Masker in a family gathering with the honored guest present.
The Merry Minglera met at the home of Mr and Mrs E M Post on Wednesday evening of last week. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lewis Huss and Mr and Mrs Leslie Roush. Oysters were served.
Harry Lambley his wife and daughter spent Christmas at the home of his father Tom Lambley in Conway.
Miss Hope Greenway traveled to Cedar Rapids last week to spend the holidays with relatives, enjoying time with family over the season.
Guy Campbell and wife enjoy Christmas at home with their children. Miss Maud Campbell and Claude arrived from Des Moines while Rex came from St. Louis. Rex will stay a few days to visit his parents.
Darrell Reed and family of Des Moines are spending the holidays with his parents Dr. and Mrs. L. T. Reed. They will also visit Mrs. Reed's parents, Wm. McFarland and his wife, at Blanchard.
The Midses Carol Brown and Madeline Smith, students at Simpson College, arrived Friday of last week to spend the holidays with their parents.
Supt Hefley suffers a significant foot infection hindering duties as doctors monitor his condition and plan treatment. Reports note the issue affects daily work pace but indicate no discharge from position at present.
Mrs. C. J. Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Ora Nelson entertained guests at dinner on Christmas Day. Attendees included Mrs. S. L. Ray, Mrs. S. B. Smith, and Herbert Reeves.
Mrs. Wave Madden and her children joined the Madden families for Christmas Day at the residence of Menley Madden and his wife near Villisca, sharing holiday cheer in a family gathering.
The mercury fell to about zero Friday morning, the lowest for the season at that time, with a cold northwest wind making it feel harsher. Yet the weekend offered pleasant weather despite the chill.
The Misses Leema Walker and Dorotha Depew, Maryville Missouri students, came home Thursday of last week and will spend their two weeks vacation here with home folks.
A nostalgic look at plum puddings from tin varieties to homemade versions with historical notes. It contrasts traditional puddings without plums, praises tins for convenience and budget, and provides two tested recipes Fairy Plum Pudding and Christmas Plum Pudding with step by step ingredients, methods, and a French pudding sauce.
The Stockton community marks the 66th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Gartrell who married in 1869 in Taylor County Iowa Their family includes six children and several grandchildren Three generations were photographed and friends sent messages and gifts as two radio remembrances aired
The Diagonal team won both games against local squads, with the grade match going to overtime after a tied score. Corning’s grade boys battled hard but the visitors pulled ahead in the second half, while the second team from here was unable to match Diagonal’s offense. The report notes Keith fouled out and praises Diagonal as strong contenders for state tournament play, with a rematch planned for New Years night at Clearfield.
Mr and Mrs Ben Resh and daughter joined by Robert Resh and wife and Mrs Pearl Woodman with her young son visited Sunday with their daughter and sister Mrs Artie Barkley and family at Red Oak.
London United Press notes Southwark Cathedral in London uses mechanical bell ringing for its 12 bells, once rung by hand. Six bells were sold to the cathedral by Henry VIII. the bells are nearly 900 years old and required expert hand ringing.
A Montreal Herald writer argues oxygen harms humans and industry by accelerating oxidation. It contaminates air and degrades materials like rubber and petrol, wasting vast sums. Scientists now test antioxidants to slow oxidation, boosting product longevity and value.
A Oslo, Norway girl confessed to stealing over 800 items in two years. She traveled from a nearby town daily to shoplift, taking several articles unseen. She lived close to town and was never suspected until a shop assistant spotted her stealing an expensive article. Police found numerous costly clothing items at her lodgings.
United States Department of Agriculture figures reported via United Press show Switzerland leading global milk intake at 280 quarts per person annually. The United States and Germany tie for second at 220 quarts per person, followed by Canada at 200, Great Britain at 120, France at 100, and Chile at 30 quarts.
The Moscow 700 touts two wolves tamed since puppyhood and trained patiently. Their calm behavior challenges the belief that grown wolves remain dangerous despite training.
A Times correspondent reports Ojibway burial customs at L'Anse and Chicaugon Michigan where food is placed for the dead. Miniature houses hold the offerings and, locals say, spirits attend at midnight though small animals and birds typically consume the food.
Senator Sorghum cites unclear response from constituents about his political stand. He says when he believes he has taken a stand some supporters gather and threaten with notice that it is his move.
In the last twenty years the number of inmates at San Quentin voluntarily taking educational courses grew from a score to more than 280 convicts. The prison houses about 5,000 inmates.
A carved altar of late Gothic design and genuine Swiss workmanship from 1520s was found in a small church on Burgengtock by Lake Lucerne Switzerland. The discovery highlights intricate stonework and historical craftsmanship from the period.
A brief humorous line from Pearson's Weekly jokes about asking a wife for her husband's income. The punchline plays on misinterpretation of the phrase average income and timing around midnight. The quip reflects early 20th century light humor and social norms.
A fragment notes a dog that appears highly intelligent and avoids gunfire by retreating behind a tree. context and reliability are unclear due to incomplete text.
Gordon Wallace a student at Union College Lincoln Nebraska is spending the holidays at his parents home with Kent Wallace and wife. He arrived home Tuesday evening.
Leslie Chandler and wife and Doug Turner and family attended a Turner family reunion yesterday at the home of Ros Wildman and wife in Bedford.
Rev. Frank Mathis of Colorado Springs has ended evangelistic meetings at the Methodist church and left Monday for Omaha to visit his daughter’s home.
Ralph Davis and family visited Sunday at Hopkins Missouri. Mrs Iona Heninger left Monday via Clarinda for Bartleaville Oklahoma to visit her son C L Heninger and family. She expects to be away a month or more.
Otis Brown and his wife from near Ivyville visited here Saturday with her parents Frank Smith and his wife.
Will Egleston his wife and daughters attended a family dinner at the Roy Egleston home near Gues Cristmas day.
A stray recipe fragment describes drinks for gatherings including jelly lemon mint spritz six glasses, a Coffee Milk Shake with coffee maple evaporated milk chocolate syrup shaken cold for six glasses, Holiday Punch with bananas pineapple juice and evaporated milk making five glasses, New Year Bog Nog with eggs brandy evaporated milk and nutmeg making twelve cups, and Spiced Hot Punch with cinnamon cloves pineapple syrup hot served with beaten egg portions.
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