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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1936
Page
6
The U S Bureau of Agricultural Economics study finds Chicago hog prices peak on Mondays and Fridays when direct receipts by Chicago packers are largest. The data show higher price levels on those days, despite removed demand, as supply moves to interior markets.
Locals report that Miss Carolyn Nixon, a public school teacher at Murray, IA, visited her parents Tuesday evening as Murray schools were closed due to cold and drifted roads. Dr. M. R. Francis, a dentist and oral surgeon from Bedford, is noted in the area.
Local drug store advertises radio tubes fitting popular models. Available brands and sizes shown for immediate purchase, with stock and pricing details likely posted in the window or catalog.
Paul Parrish of Bedford, who has run the Phillips Service Station for a little over six years, plans to move about March first to the Frank Mahaffey farm he purchased. The farm sits one and a half miles east of town on the Conway road.
Floyd Fickess learned Monday that his mother Mrs. J. W. Fickess, who lives near New Market, has been seriously ill for several months and is now very low.
Advertisement seeks men to handle Rawleigh routes serving 800 families in Adams Page Union and Ringgold Counties. Reliable hustler can earn about 25 dollars weekly and rise quickly. Write Rawleigh Dept AA-236 Freeport Illinois today.
The Study club gathered Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Frank Smith, joining members for an afternoon meeting and discussions in a casual setting.
Mr and Mrs Don Foreman of Bedford visited here Sunday with Mr and Mrs O M Buck jner, sharing a social call and greetings with local residents.
Mr and Mrs C C Hill and son Gordon visited Sunday with Mrs Hill's parents Mr and Mrs J W Martin at Bedford Miss Mary Hill accompanied them and spent the day with Miss Etta DeEtta and Ethel Chambers
Miss Carolyn Nixon late from visiting her parents Rev J and Mrs L W Nixon resumed her studies in Murray Sunday.
Miss Eri Cox the primary teacher at our public school departed Sunday with plans to spend the week at Ames since school is out. The Methodist Church library will remain closed until warmer weather returns.
Mr and Mrs Walter Alexander drove to Clarinda on Monday. They were accompanied home by Miss Frances Clark who visited with her father Jesse Clark until last evening when she returned to Clarinda where she is employed in a beauty parlor.
Edmund Morley will sing tenor solo in Drake University operatic production of Martha. The program airs on the Blue Network from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 3 with Herbert Gould directing and Edwin G. Barrett in charge of the broadcast. Martha plays March 5 6 and 7 in the university auditorium. Anthony Donate conducts and Standford Hulshizer leads the chorus.
A candidate, Kirketeg, seeks the Republican nomination for the Iowa State Senate in the Sixth District comprising Adams and Taylor counties, pending approval at the June 1, 1936 primary election.
Perry O. Crouch of Edford Iowa announces candidacy for the office of Recorder of Taylor County subject to Republican voters decision at the June 1 1936 primary. Support appreciated.
Goop opening seeks a man with a car in Taylor county to sell household products. Steady work offered with no investment. Contact FP Baker & Co., Keokuk, Iowa.
For Sheriff Thereby announces Lama as candidate for the office of Sheriff of Taylor county Iowa subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primary election June 1 1936 I will appreciate your support.
J 1937 Tam seeks nomination for member of the Taylor county Board of Supervisors in the 2nd district. The term begins January 1, 1937, subject to GOP voters at the next Primary. Arthur Clabaugh is the referenced incumbent.
Kent Wallace sent one truck load of hogs to St. Joe Tuesday. The hogs were moved from three bob sleds to the Fickess truck in the street just north of the post office using a small chute. It was the first time the operation was seen on the streets here.
James Hunter led cattle on the Omaha market Monday while Jesse Lovitt and Son sent two truckloads to St Joe Monday evening. Mr Lovitt accompanied the shipment with truckers Fickess and Petersen making the trip.
On February 6 1936 the Clerk of the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed Ray McFarling as executor of W L McFarling deceased. All debts must be paid to the executor and all claims presented to the court with proper authentication for allowance. Stanley and Stanley appear as attorneys for the executor.
Paul Simpson declares candidacy for sheriff of Tayl or county subject to Republican voters in the June primary.
Curtis O Melvin asks Taylor County Iowa voters for support for county sheriff in the June 1 1936 Republican primary election.
George A Schoenman of Blockton files as a Republican candidate for Taylor County Attorney, subject to party approval at the Primary Election on June 1 1936.
On February 7, 1936 the Clerk of the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed the undersigned as Administrator of the estate of Mayme Overleese, deceased. All debts should be paid to the administrator and claims presented with proper authentication. Reed, Reed, Reed and Kirketey attorneys.
General law practice in all courts state and federal with special attention to settlement of estates.
John F. Walter of Grove Township seeks the Republican nomination for Sheriff at the primary election to be held June 1 1936.
The Free Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. with a preaching service following, and another preaching service at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting held Wednesdays at 7 30 p.m. Pastor W D Gruesveck leads the congregation, with all Sabbaths except the last one observed for regular services.
A discussion of February as peak cherry consumption tied to holidays and Valentine lore, detailing cherry varieties and canning notes. Includes two vintage recipes for Baked Cherry pudding and Cherry Queen of Puddings with steps, ingredients, and serving suggestions.
Mrs Irma Woodyard who has been employed at Lenox for several months is expected to return home tomorrow.
Cold weather prompts the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church to cancel their February meeting.
B F Akers, a 93 year old Civil War veteran, remains able to visit uptown nearly every day despite the severe stormy weather, showing remarkable resilience and routine amid the weather.
Mias Vera Leighton came back Sunday from Prescott where she had been visiting at her sister's home.
Hal Lyon drove to Omaha Sunday and returned Monday detailing a short local travel excursion and schedule.
There were no church services last Sunday because of severe weather and a coal shortage, leaving congregations unable to gather.
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