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Newspaper

Gravity Independent

Location

Gravity, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1926

Page

6

Post Office Listing at Gravity fSmlowa

The notice notes mailing status indicating second class matter for Gravity fSmlowa and entry at the local post office for processing.

Gravity fSmlowa

Clarinda Fair dominates county notes with community updates

The page records local events from Clarinda Iowa including the Ladies Aid meetings and socials, care for ill residents, and fire repairs. It notes Uncle George Fisher’s passing, postwar service, and local bank closings. The Clarinda Fair is billed as premier, with livestock entries and exhibits highlighted, dates July 19 to 23.

Hi. G. _otrong C. W. Kelley Clarinda

Apple maggot threatens Iowa orchards before 1925

Extension experts warn the apple maggot has spread from the northern counties into several counties including Sac Webster Greene Star Benton Polk Tama Black Hawk and Linn. The maggot tunnels through the fruit destroying value unlike the apple worm which targets the core. An extra spray between July 1 and 15 can control the pest and growers are urged to report discoveries to help track its movement. Definite plans are being prepared to aid growers next year.

Iowa Sac Webster Greene Star Benton Polk Tama Black Haw Linn H. E. Nichols Iowa State College Extension Department

Iowa Fish and Game to Exhibit Native Wildlife at Fair

The Iowa Fish and Game Department announces a modern exhibit to showcase fish native to Iowa waters and a score of wild animals and birds at the state fair. Officials will be on duty to answer questions and give lectures on local wildlife. The display is planned on Grand Avenue in the fair’s main visitor route.

Iowa Fish and Gamepartment Today Iowa Wir State Department Grand Avenue

Price Owns New Whippet Car At Hill Garage

Orin Price owns the new Whippet received last week at the Hill garage. The car has drawn favorable comments from viewers and those who have seen its capabilities are pleased. Sales of the new model have been rapid, and supply at distributing points is constrained by its first appearance last week.

Orin Price Hill Garage

Daily Capital Subscription Offer From The Independent

The Independent promotes a special six issues weekly Des Moines Daily Capital subscription through January 1, 1927 for $1.50. Open to new or renewing subscribers, the offer urges readers to act quickly to stay informed on Iowa political news during election year.

Daily Capital Independent Des Moines Iowa

Mrs. Werner and son visit Harrisville kin for week

Mrs. Carl Werner and her son Melville from Harrisville New York arrived Tuesday evening via Corning and will stay a week at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. I M Damewood.

Carl Werner and Son Melville Harrisville New York Corning I. M. Damewood

Mrs Long of Siam Visits To See Fred Long’s Family

Mrs Long of Siam, mother of Fred Long, is visiting this week to see Mrs Long and the baby.

Mrs. Long Siam Fred Long Babe

Picnic at Oak Hill Brings Community Together

A Sunday picnic at Oak Hill church drew eighty to one hundred attendees from Oak Hill and visiting guests. Rev. Warrior of the Methodist church preached, after a plentiful dinner served cafeteria style in the church basement. Oak Hill seeks ongoing ties with the district conference for regular services.

Oak Hill Oak Hill Church Warrior Methodist Church Iowa Gilead

Ladies of Christian Church Meet for Program

On Wednesday the ladies of the Christian church gathered in the basement with Mrs. Oliver Posten as chairman. A good program was held and business attended to. Refreshments were served by her helpers. Thirty five members present reported a good time.

Ladies of the Christian Church Oliver Posten

Kent Families Visit J S Francis For Park Chautauqua

Mr and Mrs Warren Riggs and Mr and Mrs Earl McIntyre with their son Rodger of Kent visited Monday evening at the J S Francis home attended the park chautauqua and returned home after the entertainment.

Warren Riggs Earl MclIntyre Rodger Kent J. S. Francis E. J. Gre

Petersons Visit Omaha for Davis Family Stay

Mr and Mrs Frank Peterson of Omaha Nebraska arrived Tuesday and are visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs A C Davis and other relatives Mildred and Melva Davis will accompany them on the return trip for a few days visit.

Frank Peterson Omaha Nebraska A C. Davis Relis Ae Mildred and Melva Davis

Lunde Family Visit From Huxley Arrives by Car

Mrs. J. H. Lunde and her children Marie and Frits traveled to visit A. J. Lunde in Huxley area. They arrived Saturday, stayed until Monday morning, and spent time at the son’s home.

J. H. Lunde Marie Frits Huxsey A. J. Lunde

Parish Services Schedule Ad for Glasgow Church

Free Methodist Church offers Sunday morning sermon at 11 oclock with Sunday School at 10 am and Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 pm in Glasgow. Evening sermons in Glasgow Sundays at 8 pm led by Pastor Emily Meggers inviting attendees.

For Sale Cream Separators Rebuilt by A H Peacock

A list item offers a number of rebuilt cream separators for sale. The notice references A H Peacock as the contact or seller and mentions a price of 21 dollars per unit.

A. H. Peacock

Big chautauqua draws town and country praise

The M E Church reports strong town and country enthusiasm for the upcoming chautauqua and sermon series. Services next Sunday include morning preaching followed by communion, with the Epworth League meeting at 7 pm. A union sermon at the park is planned if weather permits.

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THE Gravity Independent Puelished U.S. Francis PUR Ming Fred Goudie Bar Taylor Barker Morris Ottumwa Karl Taylor Allen Waukee Darlene Betz Gilmore George Fisher George F. Fisher Fred Fisher W. C. Williamson United Presbyterian Church A. T. Bishop Clarinda Cemetery Fisher Warren Post No. 11 Dept. of Town G.A.R Soldier’s Relief Commission Glorinda Tofist Eac Arth Pasty Bay Mexico Canada Yesteryear Avelaughet Will Wes Vernie Gold Silvertown Goodrich Silvertown Gravity Oil Company Thos. Cunningham Fish and Game Department Price Glasgow Emily Meggers Gan Advent Christian Church E. John Kess Lincoln Conference Howard J. Orr, Elder M.E. Church J. W. Mcrchard Jay Beald Chicago Mankle Roy Brooks Lexington Man Robert Welsh Witt Roi Shena Lake’ Mich America G. E. Smith
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