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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1926
Page
15
Mrs C E Martin and Miss Audrey Taylor were business visitors in Bedford Saturday. Lon Bradley and wife of Clarinda called on their daughter Mrs Oliver Posten Sunday.
Another tank was installed at the Gravity Oil Co. station last week and that station is now prepared to fill from both drives, when it is necessary and will be a convenience to the public at busy times. It is likely that high test gas will be used in one of the pumps later in the season.
Darrell Reed and his wife from Des Moines arrived Saturday evening and are visiting here and at Blanchard with relatives.
Mr and Mrs O N Brookman leave Saturday noon for their home in Muskogee Oklahoma after a week visit at the G L Brookman home in town.
Mrs. Margaret Haine and her son Jack of Denver arrived last Thursday to spend the summer at her father John Sause's home in town.
On July 5 the Gravity telephone exchange will be open from five to twelve in the forenoon and closed for the remainder of the day. Cc G Terry.
Bill Wagoner came back to Omaha on Saturday after spending several days visiting relatives and friends here.
Town churches plan weekly outdoor services in the park this summer. Pastors will alternate sermons and local singers are invited to participate. The well lighted park offers comfortable seating and a warm invitation to all to attend and support ongoing summer worship.
Hal Lyon and Lyle Young returned Monday from Crow Agency Montana where they joined thousands of Indians soldiers and civilians at the Custer battlefield memorial. The three day gathering honored General Custer with peace ceremonies and a remarkable turnout from across the United States. Their 2,400 mile auto trip was mostly trouble free except for tire issues.
A brief note marks Independence Day observed on July 5th in Missouri. The reference indicates the holiday timing without additional event details or schedules.
The Bank of Hopkins in Hopkins Missouri shut its doors Friday following earlier bank failures in Burlington Junction Shenandoah and fears of a ripple effect. Analysts warn northern Iowa and eastern Nebraska experiences may recur in southern Iowa and northern Missouri.
The Missionary Society of the Christian church will meet Wednesday the 7th with Mrs. Frank Whiteman and Mrs. W. R. Richardson as leader.
Mrs. George Crawford and her children from near New Market attended church services at the Christian church on Sunday. A Thursday class outing planned for a later date was noted with uncertain details.
The Royal Neighbors plan a Saturday meeting and request good attendance. Mrs. A D Neville and Mr. Robert Damewood with Miss Dorothy Damewood from this place will broadcast vocal selections from KFNF Shenandoah on July 6 at 3 30 in the afternoon.
The new Overland car at C. G. Bill garage arrived last week and draws attention. Known as the Whippet, it impresses observers who have witnessed road tests. Visit the garage for a demonstration and full details.
Farmers enjoyed mild conditions last week with corn advancing well and clover hay yielding up to one and a half tons per acre. Alfalfa second cut expected to be unusually heavy while wheat ripens fast and ahead of harvest this week. Apple yields look average to good with extensive spraying improving fruit quality. fruit set and small fruit crop yield are good despite late variety timing.
Al Carpenter of Paoli Colorado visited here with his mother Mrs Eva Carpenter. He did not meet his brother Don who was away from home. For sale a Ford touring car 1923 model in good condition inquire at the Free Methodist parsonage Gravity Iowa.
A fragment notes a person named Morley spending the summer in California with her parents Mr and Mrs Thompson while Mr Thomp son pursues special university work.
The article describes a car journey by a relative group including a little nephew. They visited C.C. Hill's home that morning and plan to visit relatives near Sharpsburg and Bedford during their trip.
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