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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1930
Page
2
The article notes a nationwide rise in miniature golf during the past two months with courses built on vacant lots in cities and towns. Night play is advised, with nine holes and hazards, charging players ten to twenty five cents per game. interspersed is a satirical call for flawless reporting and a challenge to find mistakeless paragons.
Women, boys and girls all fall for the new fad and it is proving very successful. If one comes here, it probably will cut down some of the interest now shown in the croquet court.
Jay Beemer and family and Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Hicks returned Sunday from a four week trip along the Pacific coast, including Oregon. They traveled in the Beemer car and reported a fine, enjoyable journey. Mr. Beemer noted good crops in Colorado and Nebraska up to Hastings, and observed the dry hot weather as they headed home.
Des Moines report notes Iowa's baby elephant grown rapidly since last summer. A dedicated trainer teaches daily shows with dances and gymnastic acts. The elephant will star in daily exhibitions during the Iowa State Fair August 20 to 29, with a birthday party for children on August 22 in front of the grandstand.
The first annual Memorial Service honoring a Kent area pioneer was held Sunday at the Morgan Cemetery, two and a half miles south of Kent. Nearly 400 attendees braved heat and wind, with more expected in better conditions. Organizers Ben Petrie and Rev. Matthias Davig led planning, aided by Kent residents, and a full program featuring music, prayers, and addresses by Rev. Claude Cook, Rev. Hutcheson, Rev. Davis, and Rev. James Pearson of Shenandoah, who praised early settlers for shaping Iowa’s development.
After a long program, attendees greeted old friends and renewed acquaintances of forty to sixty years. The paper calls the service a success and suggests it become an annual event, urging nearby communities to adopt the pioneer cemetery observance.
George Marsh arrived Sunday from Thayer Kansas where he spent five months with his nephew. He will conduct business, visit relatives, and then return to Kansas. He noted Kansas is badly burned by heat while here the hottest day of the season. He believes Republicans did some good work in the primary and is pleased with most nominations.
The Bamberger-Watkins baby mixup draws worldwide attention as more than five weeks pass since the twins were born on the same day and allegedly placed with the wrong parents. Many readers fear home birth would be safer after daily paper coverage.
Miss Genevieve Combs Miss Maxine Morris and Miss Irma Madden visit their cousins Helen and Floy Madden and attend chautaqua event in the area.
The Free Methodist church at College Springs announces no services on July 27 and August 3 due to the annual camp meeting. Regular services resume August 10, with the annual conference held August 18 to 17. Pastor G. F. Tackett.
Mrs Owen recounts a scare after stomach gas woke husband in the night. Adlerika is advertised as a quick remedy acting on both upper and lower bowels to relieve gas and cleanse the system. Druggist H C Lyon endorses Adlerika for fast relief.
The Home-Coming Committees list advertising chairs Lute McPher ron Andy Nielsen J. S. Fran cis Thos Cunningham E Lock. Entertainment chairs Jake Grubb Barl King D M Buckner Art Meyers Walter Brookman Dave Foster Jess Clark Orville Rid nour J A Gaebler. Concessions chairs Jay Beemer W W Chandler Horace Beemer Chas Alvord. Additional help may be added by mutual agreement, with members able to expand or assign special work as needed.
Frank Davis and Bill Sawyer came back Saturday after a trip to Nevada Missouri. They traveled over the weekend and returned with no reported incidents.
Hilda Mae and Donna Reynard visit their grandmother in Ft. Morgan Colorado Sunday evening. Frank Ambrose has rented the residence vacated by Chaz Crowe and family and plans to move in this week.
Chas Crowe and his family plan relocation to Rockyford Colorado to establish their future home and new community life for the coming years.
Truck owners save time and money with G and J tires carried by Gamble's. They offer long wear and lower costs with 82x6 tires priced at 27 dollars 80 cents plus free installation. Service at any store on 203 S. BR Main St.
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