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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1936
Page
5
The Waubonsie Conference announces its annual basketball tournament to be held here late next week. Six evenly matched teams compete with close games expected. first games Thursday, then Friday, Saturday, and the finals Saturday night. Season tickets are on sale at reasonable prices.
The school faculty hosted the school board and their wives in the music room. Mrs Hefley and Mrs Dorsey attended as guests. The evening featured progressive rock and homemade ice cream and macaroon desserts.
The Camp Fire Girls met with their Guardian in the Primary room of the Grade school building. They planned a Leap Year party to be held in the High School building on Thursday January 30. They worked on new headband designs to start in a week or two.
Miss Audrey Grubb a teacher at Rose Hill School has been staying at the Tommy Utter home for the past week due to drifted roads.
Wilton DeVore 62 of Corning died by self-inflicted stab wound, not froze, says Adams County coroner Boyd Roland. Body found March north of Corning on Noda way River after three days of search. no inquest. DeVore was in poor health, owned two farms, and was reportedly taking care of plumbing at a northeast farm when he disappeared Wednesday.
Three Bedford teams played Tuesday evening. Bedford Grade Boys beat Gravity Grade Boys 11 to 8. The second Bedford team lost 18 to 22. Gravity First Team topped Bedford 31 to 29.
Eldon Garrett son of Clyde Garrett departed Corning today heading to California where he has secured a position awaiting him.
Mrs. L. R. Conkling, who has been visiting her mother for ten days, departed this morning to return to her home in St. Joseph.
President Roosevelt, after Senate approval 76 to 19, orders treasury to begin bonus payments at once with accuracy priority. Summary outlines payment in 50 dollar non negotiable bonds plus treasury check for odd sums, total 1945 value of 1925 bonus minus loans and unpaid interest to October 1931. Bonds cashable by June 15 1935, 8 percent interest after year one, local or post office cash points. Eligible are all certificate holders and those not yet applying.
Federal authorities approved the opening of a Clearfield branch bank. Mr. Young is in Clearfield arranging local setup while a small delay occurred to secure a building and equipment. Harold Dowell will oversee local work as the Clearfield facility operates under the same plan as the Sharpsburg main bank.
E M Posten broke his collar bone while a sled crash blocked roads and halted mail delivery. Train service was late and carriers improvised, as neighbors aided by hauling mail on a sled and others delivered when possible. Farmers cleared drifts all day. a county caterpillar and grader freed stranded equipment. A historic snow record was set while coal shortages worsened, rationing supplies across the area.
Had considerable trouble reaching the Posten farm to care for him as roads were drifted badly. He advanced part of the way and Lester Possen met him to take him the remaining distance. Mr. Poten was
A young man recently broke both arms after a fall from a hay mow and has been laid up for a lengthy period. Friends express concern as he copes with this run of bad luck and recovery.
Spreading cold germs occurs when breathing disturbs the air little but sneezer and cougher release more bacteria. A loud sneeze can propel germs up to 20 feet, making extra precautions during cold season essential to protect others.
Mrs Carrie McColm and her children Jesse and Mrs L R Cork ling visited last night at the Dr Charley McColm home in New Market.
The Court of Impeachment, by 43 to 12, removed Governor William Sulzer on October 17, 1918. It marked the state's first impeachment of a governor, illustrating the influence of Tammany power.
Mamie Belle Moore daughter of Green and Mary Etta Moore was born January 15 1889 near Gravity and died January 21 1936 at her father’s home near Gravity at age 47. She joined the Christian church at Gravity and married Albert Overleece October 30 1926. Survived by husband, father, stepmother, four sisters, three brothers, and three step brothers. Funeral held at the Christian church with Rev Nixon, interment in Gravity Cemetery amid heavy snow.
Gravity Singer appeared in the amateur contest at Sheardoah Saturday afternoon. He sang two solo numbers and played one selection on the saw. Many votes from this area were sent in to help him win the contest.
The piece urges readers to help recovering birds before freezing weather. It warns that birds are weakened and need regular, high quality food. Corn is recommended as heat producing, with grit to aid digestion.
Family of Green Moore thanks friends for help and kindness during illness and after the death of Mamie Overleece. Deep appreciation for sympathy and support shown.
Soviet scientists contend reindeer have adopted an Arctic regime as home by necessity and choice, living on scarce mass due to lack of better options. Biologists note the species once roamed Europe but was displaced by humans with cattle and horses. Experiments show better feeding improves reindeer health and performance.
Advises using common table salt to smother pan fat fires, warning water cannot mix with fat and can spread flames. Recommends sprinkling salt in handfuls until the fire dies to avoid disaster.
Nodaway January 31 two boys games. Conway February 3 here both girls and boys. Waubonsie Tournament February 6 7 8 gravity both genders. Lenox February 11 here girls and boys. Maloy February 14 here girls. Taylor County Tournament February 20 21 22 Bedford boys only. Blockton February 25 there girls.
Gravity Public Library sponsored by Epworth League will be open Wednesday and Saturday evenings from seven to nine o'clock.
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