This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1936
Page
5
Last weekend a historic blizzard hit this Iowa town with record drifts and widespread disruptions. Traffic halted, coal and bread scarce, and residents relied on makeshift sleds and shovels as PWA crews cleared roads for funerals and essential needs while trains were canceled and officials struggled to keep plows running.
Congressman Hubert Utterback, representing Iowa's Sixth District, announced his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Senator Leslie J. Dickinson. He will seek the Democratic nomination at the June Iowa primary, touting Roosevelt's policies as his platform and noting his election to Congress in 1934.
John Ditto formerly of this county died Saturday in Maryville Missouri from apoplexy. Burial planned here but postponed due to drifted roads. He spent years in Taylor County and was well known locally. Funeral set for 1:30 PM in Maryville with transport by bobsled if roads remain blocked.
Most rural schools remain closed and will stay shut until weather conditions improve. Weather disruptions prevail across districts, delaying classes and related activities as cold snaps and heavy snowfall hinder travel and safety.
Harold Davidson of Clarinda announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Iowa attorney general. A prominent local lawyer active in politics and civic affairs for about twenty years, he is described as principled and capable. The paper endorses him as a strong, honorable candidate with statewide appeal and plans an active campaign.
A morning meditation on knowing the Bible and faith. Key verses from John 8:32 Romans 8:28 II Timothy 1:12 and Job 19:25 illustrate conviction in Christ as the path to freedom and trust. The speaker notes doubt, despair, and the enduring assurance found in scripture.
The text offers a fragmented, archaic sounding meditation on sorrow and faith. It references departure, courage, and phrases about God and a city, interwoven with unclear, possibly garbled names and terms that resemble religious or ceremonial language.
Frank P Greeley born December 29 1852 near Berlin Illinois died February 4 1986 in Bedford aged 83 years 1 month and 6 days He was one of six children only brother D P Greeley of Red Oak Iowa survives His marriage to Rachel Barnes on December 22 1875 produced nine children with seven living including Millard Topeka Kansas Ida M Preston John Sangreprads California Fannie Weller near Conway Ethelinda Hadley Bedford Jennie Newkirk near Conway and David near Burlington Junction Missouri Family moved from Illinois to Cedar and Iowa counties then Taylor County Iowa in 1882 later to Bedford and Burlington Junction Missouri He worked in Farmers Mutual Insurance after leaving the farm and remained in Missouri and Bedford His record shows a pioneer spirit and a commitment to right over wrong and active church and public life.
Karl King assisted by Carl Brand delivered most of the mail on route two Tuesday. They walked about nine miles besides some driving. OM Buckner delivered most of his mail with patrons helping on the route. Art Meyere could not cover much of his route even with Carol Posten on horseback. Roads are buried with drifted snow higher than fence posts.
Misa Helen Abarr boards the moon tram on Monday bound for a new home at et Ciearfed. The move signals a fresh start, with Abarr cited as embracing changes on the lunar transit.
The board of education ordered Gravity schools shut for the week because the coal shortage and drifted roads made travel nearly impossible for many students. A Saturday storm worsened conditions, prompting Monday morning formal closure.
Genoa Nebraska February reports show weakened pheasants being preyed upon by flocks of crows as two feet of snow blocks grain and food sources. Rural mail carrier George McKillip witnessed a pheasant attacked and killed by crows during his rounds. He noted even strong roosters are unable to move easily along the road due to hunger and cold.
Glenwood coroner Ragnor of Glenwood Millznovary received a court award totaling $1,207 from a jury last week after a nine and half hour deliberation. Frank Goldarp of Traynor claimed $8,582 in damages for a crash on Highway 242 near Silver City occurred last April.
Mrs Blaie Clark daughter of Judson Beemer and sister of George Sea and Sim Beemer and Mrs N B Morrison died February 5 in a Plainview Texas sanatorium from ery siplas and was buried at Laz Buddy Texas local relatives report
Snow blocked roads forced cancellation of the third lesson in the women’s home project work. Miss Irma Garner of Iowa State College will teach Pillow and Table Covers in Taylor County February 11 to 14. Postponed sessions have not yet been rescheduled.
Sam Morey was taken to Bedford Friday last week where he was placed in the care of Mr. Fred Bese. He is recovering at the Edward Moore home from an attack of pneumonia but was moved to the Besco home and late reports say he is getting along very well.
Miss Hope Greenway who had been visiting in Cedar Rapids for two months returned home last week.
The American Federation of Labor estimated last week that nearly 11.5 million people were jobless. Comparisons show 1932 had 8.74 million unemployed, 198th year 4.77 million, and 1928 about 1.86 million, with relief efforts noted but unemployment still high.
4 H girls met February 5 at Miss Margae ret Nixon’s home and discussed county meeting at Radford ward. They planned a Valentine box cupper at M Ey church on February 13. The group chosen EZ Homemakers for a club name. Kent Wallace visited. Margaret Gray, Reporter.
The schedule lists the 1935 36 basketball events at Wauvonsie Feb 6 7 8 Gravity girls and boys Lenox Feb 11 there girls and boys Maloy Feb 14 there girls and boys Taylor County Tournament Feb 20 21 22 Bedford boys only Flockton Feb 25 there girls and boys.
Postoffice at Norwich will be discontinued February 29. Postmaster Clarence Anderson announced today. Mail will be carried on rural Shenandoah routes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.