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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1949
Page
1
The Gravity Independent, a Thursday weekly, lists subscription prices of 1.50 to 2.00 per year. Editor Francis leads the Gravity, Iowa publication, entered as second class mail matter at the local post office.
A writer recalls how a water beetle sparked the tale The Return of Peter Grimm for David Warfield. He describes drifting on a Maine lake and watching a beetle metamorphose into a dragonfly before a near drowning moment.
Heathen Tess and the American Foundation for Animal Health discuss pig cholera costs and a 380 year old vaccination method using simultaneous serum and virus inoculation. Authorities urge veterinarians oversee health checks, proper handling, and precautions after vaccination. vaccination around weaning minimizes serum needs and cost compared to outbreaks.
The fragment reflects DeMille’s remark on mortality and faith as he muses about God’s treatment of the water beetle and applies it to himself. The passage shows a rare candid moment of existential pondering attributed to the noted director.
The United Hybrid Growers association of Shenandoah led a first week shipment of over 1,100 tons of hybrid seed corn to Italy under the ECA. President John W. Nicolson and a follow-up 1,200 ton shipment are planned. Nicolson recently returned from Europe after visiting six countries at agriculture ministry request to learn about American hybrids. Italian officials reported yield increases up to 50 percent with American hybrid corn.
The Chiitian Aid Society gathered February 17 with 21 members including Mrs W. O. Fulton. The program featured songs, theatrical readings, poems, a quiz show and refreshments provided by Mrs Opha Baker's division.
I thank all who sent letters cards or flowers during my hospital stay. Special thanks to the Order of the Hastern Star the Rebekah Lodge and Rebekah Circle and the Gravity W.S.C.S for the lovely plants. Each remembrance was deeply appreciated.
We express sincere thanks for the kindness shown by relatives friends and neighbors during the illness and after the death of our beloved husband and father Mr Elmer Datton and Family
Chariey Bean thanks all for gifts and birthday cards praising the kindness and friendship. Messages shared during the birthday are valued and will not be forgotten.
Mr and Mrs J Johnston thank friends and relatives for cards letters packages and other gifts received on their February 22 wedding anniversary. Their appreciation is heartfelt and sincere.
Gravity Town Council met January 3 1949 at 7 00 pm in town hall. Roll call showed all members present and minutes approved. Bills read and approved on roll call totaling 13 17 for various services with two months power bill 67 25 carried. E H Beemer clerk.
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee says soils weakened by heavy cropping and underfeeding lose crop energy. They urge a well rounded program: lime on acid soils, balanced crop rotation, deep rooted legumes, return of manure and residues, proper fertilizers, contour farming, strip cropping and terracing as needed to improve tilth and output.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Leola Stempel's home with ten members. Eva Coy led the meeting. officers were read, minutes approved, and a donation to the Red Cross discussed. A thank you from Fairie Reed was received. Bingo followed. prizes went to Helen Meyers Edith Barker and Margaret Beemer. Refreshments were provided by Berniece Leighton. March serving committee: Ida Smith and Helen Meyers.
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee says farm animals favor fertilized feeding areas, a finding supported by state college researchers and farmers. Dairyman Frank Van Winkle of Huntington County Indiana notes cows prefer fertilized grass over unfertilized check strips, boosting intake of proteins minerals and vitamins.
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