Gravity Iowa Editor Francis Listed in Post Office Record
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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1949
Page
3
The Return of Peter Grimm Inspires Death and Rebirth Tale
An article recounts David Balenco’s commission for a story later tied to David Warfield. It describes a water beetle transforming into a dragonfly as a metaphor for life after death and a dramatic moment on a Maine lake that inspired themes of immortality.
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David Balenco
Peter Grimm
David Warfield
Maine Woods
How to prevent cholera losses in swine herds
Prepared by the American Foundation for Animal Health the guide explains cholera costs American swine producers at least 20 million dollars yearly. It details the double immunization vaccination method with serum and virus, urges veterinary administration, and notes precautions and timing around weaning for effective, lifelong protection.
Quote from Cecil B. DeMille on life and mortality
An archival quote reflects on mortality with DeMille noting a body and questioning divine care. The speaker compares God’s reach to that for a water beetle and for himself, expressing awe and humility.
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Cecil B. DeMille
Hybrid Seed Corn Shipped To Italy From New Orleans
More than 1 100 tons of hybrid seed corn were sent to Italy last week under the ECA. The United Hybrid Growers association of Shenandoah furnished the seed, led by president John W Nicolson who said another 1 200 tons will be shipped soon. Nicolson recently returned from Europe where he met agriculture ministers seeking details on American hybrid corn which Italy found boosted yields by up to 50 percent over native varieties.
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Italy
New Orleans
Economic Cooperative Administration
ECA
United Hybrid Growers Association
Shenandoah
John W. Nicolson
Nicolson
Europe
Ministers of Agriculture
Christian Aid Society Meeting Recites Program Feb 17
The Christian Aid Society met February 17 with Mea W. O. Fulton presiding. Twenty one members attended. The program featured songs I Need Jesus and My Kitchen Window, a poem by Mollie King This Old Clay House, The Little Pleader by Ida Smith, a quiz about Lire, and plays by O.pha Baker and Jane Huse. Refreshments of cheese pie and coffee were served by O.pha Baker’s division.
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Chisstian Aid Society
Mea
W. O. Fulton
Carrie McCum
Lidls
Sa Seaid
Ida Smith
Msye
Jane Huse
Or. Pha Baker
Card of Thanks for hospital prayers and flowers
I thank all who remembered me with letters cards or flowers during my hospital stay. Special thanks go to the Order of the Eastern Star the Rebskah Lodge and Rebekah Circle and the Gravity W. 8. C. S. for the lovely plant. Each remembrance was deeply appreciated.
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Palt
Order of the Eastern Star
Rebskah Lodge
Rebekah Circle
Gravity W. 8. C. S
Appreciation for kindness after loss of husband and father
We express sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness from relatives friends and neighbors during illness and after the death of our husband and father Elmer Dutton and Family
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Mra Elmer Dutton
Birthday thanks from Chariey Bean to friends
Chariey Bean expresses gratitude for gifts and birthday cards received. She notes the kindness shown increases value of friendship and vows not to forget the generosity.
Johnston Couple Marks 64th Wedding Anniversary
The Johnston couple thanks friends and relatives for cards letters packages and other gifts on their 64th wedding anniversary observed on February 22.
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J. Johnston
Gravity Town Council Proceedings January 3 1949
The Gravity Town Council met at the town hall on January 3 1949 at 7 00 p m with all council members present. Bills were approved including Gravity Implement Co F L Adams Gravity Oil Co Hill s Garage and Iowa Power Light Co. A motion allowed Lock s Service Station 1 80 per month for heating and light and an oil bill totaling 13 17. The council adjourned with E S Beemer as clerk.
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Gravity Town Council
Gravity Implement Co
Ellis Scofield
Maraha
F. L. Adams
Telephone, Mutual
F.O. Akin
Gravity Oil Co
Hill’s Garage
Lock
Iowa Power & Light Co
Beemer
Organic Matter Builds Soil Tilth and Crop Output
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee warns no soil is better than its management. It urges a well rounded plan including lime to sweeten acid soils rotation to balance crops build up organic matter with legumes and grasses, return manure and residues, supply nutrients, and practice contour cultivation strip cropping and terracing where needed.
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Chicago
Middle West
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting at Leola Stempel Home
The American Legion Auxiliary met Monday evening at Leola Stempel’s home with ten members present. President Eva Coy led the session. officers’ roll call and prior minutes were approved. After treasurer’s report a donation to the Red Cross was approved and a thank you card from Fairie Reed acknowledged. Bingo followed with prizes won by Helen Meyers Edith Barker and Margaret Beemer. Refreshments of salad and risotto were served.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Leola Stempel
Eva Coy
Red Cross
Fairie Reed
Helen Meyers
Edith Barker
Margaret Beemer
Riz
March Hostess and Serving Committee Named
Crackery and coffee were served by the hostess and Beroiece Leighton. Then serving committee for March will be Ida Smith and Gelen Meyers.
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Beroiece Leighton
Ida Smith
Gelen Meyers
Livestock Favor Fertilized Pasture Supports Soil Improvement
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee states farm animals prefer fertilized soil for better health and growth. Citing Frank Van Winkle of Huntington County Indiana, cows select fertilized grass over unfertilized checks, with evidence from 200 lb acre 0-12-12 and 725 lb equivalent phosphate applications improving protein, minerals, and vitamins.
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Chicago
Middle West
Frank van Winkle
Huntington County
Indiana
van Winkle
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Francis
Edward Ancas
Air Force
Pentagon
Washington
American Foundation For Animal Aealth
Saar AR
Cooper's
Cooper
Beemer’s Produce
Christian Aid Society
Jesus
Elsie Foreman
Blsie Foreman
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Order OF the Golden Rule
Wetmore
Bedford
Rth Golden Hkule
Cabulanze Jewice
Council Proceedings
Gas Tex
Peewee
Clarinda Coal
Gravity
Pearson Coal Co
Clarinda, Iowa
University of Chicago
Walter H. Zinn
Sumner Pike
Atomic Energy Commission
K. Allison
Robert F. Bacher
Farrington Daniels
W. W. Waymack
Enrico Fermi
Robert M. Hutchins
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