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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1934
Page
5
Mrs Caleb Slack aged 84 died suddenly Tuesday at her son Leslie Slack’s home three miles east of town while helping with family work. Funeral service set for this afternoon at two at the Methodist church with interment in Gravity cemetery.
Lyle Young learned last Thursday that his brother in law John Goodhue of Carlisle suffered a severe foot crush while digging a well on his father’s farm. He was rushed to a Des Moines hospital where amputation was needed. the leg was badly twisted but not seen as life threatening. Tom Young and wife left for their daughter's home Friday. Goodhue was alone when injured until a nearby hired man freed him. A later letter said he is progressing as well as can be expected.
Found a small pocket book. owner urged to identify it and pay the notice. Local office asks the rightful owner to prove ownership and claim the item.
An evening program at the high school auditorium features the Boys Glee Club with a number by the Orchestra. A Song by the audience, Play King Flip from Piff Piff Land, and Washington Drill are listed with a general invitation to all attendees.
Mrs Flora Clabaugh of Ess Ex visited relatives there Sunday and attended the funeral of Mrs Phillips.
A brief note comments on the inevitability of rising costs and taxes, with a perspective that even attempts to control prices may fail except where taxation is involved. The line suggests a cautionary view of fiscal policy and public spending.
Northwest County notes fine spring outlook and lingering winter. Barton telephone line members voted Bruce William son and Harold Leighton to join the line, with Williard Marsh to install service soon. Local illness sours recent activity. Mary Marsh undergoes appendicitis treatment in Iowa City with mixed progress. Barton Community club to host a Lincoln Washington program Friday with the Weaver orchestra providing music and refreshments planned.
A fragment notes that Pou exercises broad authority but carries no accompanying privileges. The text implies leadership accountability rests with duty rather than power, highlighting a view of governance where authority implies responsibility without extra benefits.
Mrs. L J Phillips died suddenly while preparing a noon meal at home in Gravity Nebraska. Hemorrhage of the brain was given as the cause. Funeral held at the home church with an unprecedented display of flowers. She leaves ten children and a long record of church and community work across Gravity and nearby counties. Relatives from Oklahoma Nebraska Iowa Missouri and California attended or sent tributes and messages.
Revival meetings commence Sunday at Oak Hill church with Rev. Overholser and wife of Shansbury assisting Rev. Felt. Regular services announced for the Sunday start.
A concise maxim appears in a late 19th century column noting that those with the fewest words often carry the most weight in quiet discussions. The piece reflects social norms valuing restraint and measured speech.
Will Marshall who has done county patrol work here for a year received an appointment as guard at the State Penitentiary Fort Madison. He plans to move there with his family soon. The family has lived on Kent Wallace place southwest of town.
The Social Hour club met at Mrs Erdine Beemer's home on February 8 for an all day session. During dinner time the group learned of Mrs Phillipe's death casting a mournful mood over attendees. President Minnie Brown led the brief business with Lincoln quotations in roll call and minutes. The meeting adjourned to meet again March 8 with Minnie Brown.
The D. C. C. Club met February 1 with Grace Walker present plus six members and six visitors. Next meeting March 1 with Faye Adams and Mrs. Perry assisting. Roll call will be an Irish joke. A covered dish dinner was served by the hostess and members. Program Committee: Mary Johnson and Lillian Koll. Members asked to bring baby pictures.
The Sunshine club met last Thursday with Mrs. Seal Beemer hosting. Eight members attended with their families. The next meeting is planned at Mrs. Walter Caruthers residence.
Mr and Mrs Marion Wright of Glenwood visited over the week end at the home of Mr and Mrs E I Wilson, sharing time with family and friends.
Mrs Sarah West of Corning was honored as family and friends gathered Sunday at the Frank West home for a birthday dinner. Vern Wetzel baked the cake. attendees included Edgar West and family, Cleaver West, Frank West and Zelma, Richard Cox and daughters, Arthur Fudge and family, Vern Wetzel and family, Ralph Huntington and family, Marion West of Prescott, Vera Leighton, Francis Johnson, and Leizo McConkay.
A large crowd attended a public sale on the Harlan Burge place north of town Monday afternoon. Weather was windy but fair, with over 200 head of stock and farm machinery sold. All property offered brought satisfactory prices, marking the largest local farm sale in years as prospects improve. Lowell Leighton and neighbors offered property and plan to move to western Nebraska next year after leasing a large tract.
The annual meeting of the Farmers Union and Holiday Association will be held at Bedford on February 22 at 1 o clock. E P Knox serves as secretary.
Mrs Abbie Reid visited home folks on Saturday then returned to her work on Sunday.
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