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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1936
Page
7
The Waubonsie Conference finals week features six evenly matched teams with opening games Thursday and title clash Saturday night. Season tickets are on sale at reasonable prices. plan to attend and root for your team.
The school faculty entertained the school board and their wives Monday evening in the music room. Mrs Hefley and Mrs Dorsey joined as guests. The evening featured progressive rock games and homemade ice cream and macarons.
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 on Thursday January 30. They worked on new headband designs to start soon.
Miss Audrey Grubb, a teacher at Rose Hill School, has stayed at the Tommy Utter home for a week because the roads are drifted and impassable.
Wilton DeVore 62 of Corning was found dead on the Noda way river ice after a three day search. Adams county coroner Boyd Roland said a knife slash in his throat caused death and that freezing temperatures were not the cause. No inquest will be held. DeVore had been in poor health for two months and was building a new home.
Bedford Grade Boys beat Gravity Grade Boys 11 to 8. The Bedford second team lost 18 to 22 while Gravity first team defeated Bedford 31 to 29.
Eldon Garrett son of Clyde Garrett departed from Corning today for California where he has secured a position awaiting him.
Mrs. L. R. Conkling concludes a ten day visit at her mother’s home and leaves this morning for her residence in St. Joseph.
President Roosevelt endorsed the Senate’s 76 to 19 passage of the bonus bill and ordered the treasury to begin payments at speed while ensuring accuracy. The plan offers a $50 non negotiable bond plus a treasury check for odd amounts, based on the 1945 value of the 1925 bonus certificate, with loans and unpaid interest deducted through October 1931 and forgiven subsequent interest. Bonds will be issued by June 16 1985 and cashable at once, earning 3 percent interest after year one until 1945, redeemable at any local post office for eligible certificate holders and those who have not yet applied.
Saturday’s snow and deep drifts halted mail delivery across roads. Crews worked to free a caterpillar tractor and clear routes while farmers and neighbors helped rural residents reach the highway for mail. Coal shortages intensified as supply was rationed to keep everyone supplied until more arrives.
Federal approval for a Clearfield branch has been granted and Mr. Young is arranging local setup. A brief delay occurred to secure equipment and a building with a vault, but a suitable site is expected. Harold Dowell will oversee local work while the new Clearfield bank operates under the same plan as the Sharpsburg main office.
M Posten suffered a fractured collar bone when a bob sled he rode in swerved and was thrown out. Dr. Reed had difficulty reaching the Posten farm due to heavy drifting as Lester Posten helped finish the trip. Friends regret the misfortune and note previous injuries.
The article notes ordinary breathing disturbs air little but adds waste and bacteria, while labored breathing coughs and snoring spread more germs. A hard sneeze can propel germs up to 20 feet, urging precautions during cold season to protect others from airborne spread.
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 removed Governor William Sulzer on October 17 1913 by a 43 to 12 vote. It marked the first gubernatorial impeachment in New York history and highlighted the influence of a Tammany Boss’s wrath as described by Mick Werner in Tammany Eau.
Mamie Belle Moore daughter of Green and Mary Etta Moore born January 15 1889 near Gravity died January 21 1936 at her father’s Gravity home age 47. Survived by husband Albert Overleece father Green Moore stepmother four sisters and three brothers and several relatives. Funeral held at Gravity Christian church with Rev Nixon burial in Gravity Cemetery after heavy snow delayed attendance.
A 52 year old man from near Redding froze to death Monday night return from St. Joseph Missouri where he had been selling stock. He left Redding around ten p m for his country home two miles away and apparently froze on the way.
Gravity Singer won the amateur contest at Shnadoah Saturday afternoon singing two solos and playing one selection on the now. Local votes poured in from here to assist his victory.
It may be too late for many birds to start feeding now but you should try to save your birds. They have suffered and need regular feeding to regain health before freezing weather. Corn provides heat and grit is essential for digestion.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to everyone who aided them during Mamie Overleece’s long illness and after her death. They appreciate the kindness and sympathy shown by friends and neighbors. Green Moore and Family.
Soviet scientists argue reindeer now inhabit the Arctic due to necessity not preference and survive on scarce forage. They claim the animal once ranged across Europe but was displaced by humans with large cattle and horses. Experiments show improved food makes reindeer healthier.
A practical fire safety tip explains fat fires must not be quenched with water as fat and water do not mix. Recommending table salt as an extinguisher, the guidance advises spreading salt on the flames until they die.
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 on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 to 9 o'clock in the evening.
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