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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1934
Page
3
John Dillinger, designated the No 1 public enemy with a $15000 reward, was killed on a Chicago sidewalk at 9:45 p m Sunday after leaving a neighborhood cinema. He and two women were watched by armed guards for two hours before he rose and was shot by federal men, dying instantly with two guns on him.
Judge George A. Johnston sustained the city of Corning’s motion to dissolve a temporary injunction halting work on a municipal power plant. Work resumed after the ruling, while Corning filed a counter suit seeking to oust the Nebraska Light and Power Co for lack of franchise and trespass on streets. W. R. Brookman and family from Blanchard visited Mrs. G. L. Brookman in Corning on Sunday.
George Roberts remains on route No. 1 while Earl King takes a scheduled vacation. The change affects delivery coverage and route assignments during the period.
Conway man Beryl Scroggie was arrested Thursday afternoon and jailed in Bedford after a confrontation in a drug store with his son in law Tony Glasmann and Columbus Glasmann. He struck a glass show case cutting his arm. town marshal Ed Heller assisted by deputies enforced removal to jail. Charges beyond disturbing the peace were expected to be filed.
An aviation meet will exhibit radio flying at Clarinda on Sunday July 29 as part of the All-Star Clarinda air show. Ray Schenk and the Iowa Air Show company organize the event three miles east of town with races acrobatics and a 5000 foot parachute jump. A radio equipped aircraft will be remotely controlled from the announcer stand, guiding takeoffs landings and broadcasts to spectators.
The Sunday afternoon scheduled game at Sear field did not take place because the Blockton team did not arrive. The incident leaves the contest unplayed and no score posted.
Mr Bodine in charge of final settlement plans sale of all remaining assets to highest bidder for cash. A dividend to depositors will complete the receivership and close the matter. Announcement of the sale will follow once assets are in shape for final settlement.
Residents discuss failing wells and scarce water amid hot weather. Alf Neville residence area is noted for a never failing well and a proposal to locate or dig nearby. Local welldigger legends feature Bert Burrows and Boss Parks with tall tales of rapid digging and daring earth removal.
Mrs. Williams will be in Lenox on the first Tuesday Bedford on the first Thursday New Market on the second Monday Athelstan on the second Tuesday Blockton on the second Thursday Clearfield on the third Monday Sharpsburg on the third Tuesday Conway on the third Thursday Gravity on the fourth Monday Siam on the fourth Tuesday These dates may shift due to weather or unavoidable work and she will appear the first vacant day after the listed date.
The loan payment for sealed corn has been moved from August to September. Drought and heat have nearly finished this year’s crop, making it probable the corn will be required locally where it is cribbed.
George Hugley and his wife arrived Friday and stayed through Saturday at the Dr Reed home before departing for their home in Plainview Kansas.
Farmers in Washington Township were given a chance to sign revised Gorn-Hog contracts. One signer marked six places after reviewing changes as the agreement moved toward final approval. About 187 contracts were received with distribution expected in roughly three weeks, though some expect a longer timeline. Guy Miller of the county committee assisted the local team, with John Kimpton, Q.A. Burwell, and Glen Ostrander leading the effort.
Andy Nielsen and wife returned Sunday from a short vacation trip to the Nodaway river near Mt Etna. They left Wednesday with camp equipment and 140 pounds of ice. They set up a tent and kept an improvised refrigerator with ice buried in a box for drinking water. They fished, enjoyed swimming in deep pools, and found the trip inexpensive, proving a pleasant vacation can be had close to home with good planning.
Taylor county relief office will issue charts to inspect every relief family garden. Families with weedy or neglected plots face removal from relief. All households urged to arrange their own fuel for winter and start canning now through September, weather permitting, to avoid garden neglect fines, per Social Director.
The Taylor county board of education met July 18 to adopt Gates-Huber Readers and Elson-Gray supplements for rural schools. Geographies Brigham-McFarland grades 4-7 adopted. All children will use Gates-Huber readers first this fall. Teachers to assemble materials July 381 and August 1 for first six to nine weeks. Also notices uniform county examinations August 1-3 at Bedford. Creston nominating Anna D Churchill and three district judges: Haddock Ledford Garret Hoffman. Republican challengers named Johnston Fuller Cirter.
The Queen Esthers will meet with Miss Audrey Grubb in Conway on Monday evening. They will gather at the church at four o'clock and share a picnic supper, bringing sandwiches and a covered dish.
A regional report notes a growing water shortage across several Iowa communities. Clarinda Bed d Greenfield favor a deep well approach. Ning Creston Lenox continue with an artificial lake plan, deemed less effective.
The D. M. C. club held a park picnic Tuesday evening with a generous serving of homemade ice cream after the meal. The group then moved to Dr. Reed's home to continue the evening.
A village school picnic and games are planned for the fourth Wednesday in August at the Ohio house area near rue Witte rove. Attendees are advised to bring a basket dinner. prizes will go to the oldest pupil from the farthest distance and the oldest attending teacher. Chester Prin, secretary, asks participants to attend.
The region endures 100 to 110 degree weather with no moisture harming crops and gardens. Aunt Maggie Marsh battles illness as Donald Marshani's Mt. Ayr family visits. Barton Community Club notes thinning attendance due to heat while planning the August 17 annual picnic with a call to bring baskets.
With the moth and apple worm developing earlier, spraying through July and early August is advised to cover the second brood and reduce a possible third brood. Some growers apply four sprays for the second brood, and those with good crops should spray about every two weeks until August 1. Use 112 lbs lead arsenate to 50 gallons water. County Agent T H Isaac.
The J. J. A. club met at Mac Roush s home on July 18 with Dorothy DePew winning high score and Carrie McColm taking the travel prize. A second gathering occurred at Bertha H rand s home.
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