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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1935
Page
3
An item notes J S Francis with the epitok designation and states the entry of second class mail matter at the Gravity Iowa post office.
Reported proposal suggests Italy would suspend hostilities and keep seized lands while possibly gaining more. Ethiopia would gain a seaport and a corridor access. The tone notes England and France approving terms and hints Emperor Selassie may be sidelined after the settlement.
Mr and Mrs Ollie McMahill hosted a Sunday dinner honoring their son Arthur Lewis McMahill and guests Miss Estel Grubb Miss Elizbeth McMahill and Max Masker. The event celebrated the birthday of the honored guest with a family gathering.
The Merry Minglere met at Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Post home on Wednesday evening of last week. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Huss and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Roush. Oysters were served.
Harry Lambley and 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.
Guy Campbell and his wife celebrate Christmas with their children at home. Miss Maud Campbell and Rex Campbell traveled from Des Moines and St. Louis respectively. Rex will stay a few more days with his parents.
Darrell Reed and family of Des Moines spend the holidays with his parents Dr. and Mrs. L. T. Reed. They will also visit Mrs. Reed's parents Wm. McFarland and wife at Blanchard.
The Milles Carol Brown and Madeline Smith arrived Friday of last week to spend the holidays with their parents.
Supt Hefley faces serious foot infection causing concern as hospital care and treatments begin.
Mrs. C. J. Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Ora Nelson entertained guests at Christmas Day dinner including Mrs. S. L. Ray, Mrs. S. B. Smith and Herbert Reeves.
Mrs Wave Madden and children joined the Madden families for Christmas Day at the home of Manley Madden and wife near Villisca.
The temperature fell to about zero Friday morning setting a season low at that time. A cold northwest wind intensified the chill, though the weekend outlook promised pleasant weather despite the cold.
The Misses Leanna 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 survey of plum puddings noting tins versus homemade options and featuring two tested recipes Fairy Plum Pudding and Christmas Plum Pudding with detailed ingredient lists and a French pudding sauce. Methods include gelatin, evaporated milk, and citrus garnishes for eight servings.
The Stockton paper recounts John Gartrell and wife’s 66th anniversary, wedding in 1869 in Taylor County Iowa and long residence in Rooks County. They have six children, all living, with two great grandchildren. the celebration included a Thanksgiving dinner and visits from friends and distant relatives.
Diagonal teams visited and won both games against local squads. The grade contest was tied at end of regulation, went to overtime, and the Diagonal team edged the local side by one point. The second local team was overwhelmed as many players were unavailable.
Mr and Mrs Ben Resh and daughter with Robert Resh and wife and Mrs Pearl Woodman and child visited Sunday with their daughter and sister Mrs Artie Barkley and family from Red Oak.
A London United Press correspondent reports Southwark Cathedral in London has installed modern bell ringing machinery for its 12 bells, six of which were donated by Henry VIII. The near 900 year old bells were ringable only by hand, but staff absences and complexity led to the switch to mechanical chimes.
A Montreal Mercury writer notes oxygen makes life possible yet corrodes many substances. The air sustains life but damages rubber and petrol, wasting thousands of pounds. Scientists report antioxidants slow oxidation, extending the usefulness and life of items.
A girl in Oslo admits stealing over 800 items across two years. She traveled daily from nearby town to shoplift from a counter, keeping a routine that went undetected until a shop assistant noticed her. Police found numerous costly garments at her lodgings.
United States Department of Agriculture figures reported by United Press show Switzerland leading global milk consumption at 280 quarts per person annually. The United States and Germany tie for second with 220 quarts each, followed by Canada at 200 quarts. Britain 120, France 100, and Chile 30 quarts per person.
The Moscow zoo displays two wolves tamed from pups and trained patiently. Keepers say their gentleness and eagerness to stay with humans undermine the idea that grown wolves are inherently dangerous even after puppy training.
An 8 correspondent of the New York Times reports Ojibway traditions at l Anse and Chicangon, Mich. Food is placed in miniature houses near graves for the dead to visit at midnight. In practice, small animals and birds often consume the offerings.
A paraphrased exchange shows Senator Sorghum admitting he is unsure of his constituents' views on his political stand. He recalls that opponents have gathered and threatened him with notice whenever he believes he has taken a stand.
In the last twenty years the number of inmates at San Quentin voluntarily taking educational courses grew from twenty to more than 2 980 convicts. The prison population totals about 6 000.
A carved late Gothic altar of genuine Swiss workmanship dated 1525 was discovered in a small church on the Burgenstock overlooking Lake Lucerne. The relic, described as authentic, adds historic value to the hillside sanctuary.
A humorous line in Pearson's Weekly jokes about a husband’s income. The quip notes the husband’s average comes “around midnight,” implying late earnings in a joking tone.
A dog owner asserts extreme intelligence while others challenge the claim. A quote notes the dog’s behavior of hiding behind trees during gunfire, prompting discussion about training and safety concerns.
Union College student Gordon Wallace returned to Lincoln Nebraska for holidays with parents Kent Wallace and his wife. A Turner family reunion occurred yesterday at Ros Wildman and wife residence in Bedford with Leslie Chandler and spouse and Doug Turner and family attending.
Rev. Frank Mathis of Colorado Springs leaves Monday for Omaha to visit at his daughter's home after conducting evangelistic meetings at the local Methodist church.
Ralph Davis and his family visited Ed Sunday at Hopkins Missouri where they toured the town and met local residents. The outing highlighted community ties and hospitality in Hopkins.
Mrs Sons Heninger departed Monday via Clarinda for Bartlesville Oklahoma to visit her son C L Heninger and family. She plans to stay a month or longer.
Otis Brown and his wife visited with her parents Frank Smith and his wife near Ivyville on Saturday.
Will Egleston his wife and daughters attended a family Christmas dinner at the Roy Egleston residence near Gusa on Christmas day.
A collection of drink recipes detailing methods for jelly based mint drinks coffee milk shakes holiday punches New Year egg nog and spiced hot punch including measurements for ingredients such as pineapple syrup evaporated milk maple syrup brandy extract ginger mint and citrus juices with serving tips and yields for six to twelve cups or glasses.
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