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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1930
Page
5
Gravity won easily on the local field Sunday afternoon, defeating Brooks seven to thirteen. Earlier they defeated a Sharpsburg team seven to six in a rea inning contest. Gravity remains in good form and may play at Clarinda next Sunday if no local game is arranged.
Mrs Maude Grayson and Mrs Nellie Sparks entertained the Rebekah Circle of Gravity inviting the Rebekah Circle of New Market to Graysons home A business meeting and program were held Visitors assisted with the program and refreshments were served Sixteen visitors attended Mary Davis Sec se
The Chautauqua season ended last night marking an unusual success despite adverse conditions. Gravity, Clearfield, and Sharpsburg produced three evenings of entertainment in the new Gravity high school auditorium with strong community support and solid receipts expected to exceed 100 dollars after expenses.
Mra T C Mann visited Shenandoah to see her son Sella and Fred Mann of Lincoln Nebraska. the Taylor County Band under Frank Wilkins performed a street concert for a Rialto theater benefit in Bedford. The fair begins Monday and runs all week with full announcement in the display ad.
The road north of Lenox connecting that city with No 34 at Stringtown will be graveled and the work is slated for completion within the year.
George Rickard went to Excel ator Springs Missouri Monday and returned yesterday. Smith Weller of New York City arrived last week and visits his mother Mrs W E Weller. Mrs C Mills of Lenox visited here Monday at C Davis and relatives. Dave Foster and Harold Elliott went to Glenwood Monday to work on the state building. A tramblin's health is poor and she is not improved. F A teeten wife and M Wm favs have been visiting relatives and left for Fleming and Sterling Colorado yesterday. The pavement on No 71 north of Clarinda to connect No 3 with No 34 at Villisca is finished completing a paved road from Bedford to Red Oak. pavement west of Bedford last week. J W Kern and wife and daughter Mrs Clarence Henney and husband of Louisburg Kansas arrived yesterday to visit C J Nelson.
A telephone message reports Mrs. L. D. McKune died at her daughter’s home in Ottumwa. The body will be brought here for burial today. Funeral arrangements are not known. On Monday August 4 the colored population of Clarinda and nearby cities will hear Oscar De Priest speak, with large delegations expected from Omaha and Council Bluffs.
Mrs. George Goecker and her sister Miss Emma Goecker of Yorktown spent Wednesday with Miss Ina Steeves. The Clarinda fair is scheduled from August 18 to 23.
A broken drill in the oil well south of Clarinda has delayed operations for the past period. The incident prompted shutdowns and a pause in pumping while crews assess the damage and plan repairs at the site. Local officials reported no injuries and continued monitoring of the well's status.
Several items remain on offer at Ledgerwood’s sale for notably low prices. The event spotlight centers on remaining lots and potential bargains for bidders. Local buyers are encouraged to inspect available merchandise and participate before the auction closes.
Rev W H Warrior notes churches remain open and active with strong morning attendances and the season’s largest union park service crowd. He predicts good congregations through the year ahead as annual Conference approaches and urges continued attendance next Sunday.
Humorist notes Miss Elderleigh, once desired by many, stayed unmarried though she could have chosen any suitor. The wry remark asks why she remained single, suggesting she did not please anyone.
A playful note extols a radio’s power to captivate the writer keeping them awake all night as the old alarm clock is discarded and delight endures into the dark hours. The compact verse centers on the radio’s irresistible pull and nocturnal appeal.
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