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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1947
Page
5
Sheriff Harry E. Lucas announces the new renewal schedule effective July 5 1948. Operators with license numbers under 500000 receive a one year extension to July 5 1949 and must renew within 30 days after their first birthday post July 5 1949. Licenses numbered 500000 and above renew within 30 days after the licensee’s birthday following July 5 1948.
The Iowa Conservation Commission reports that armed forces members may fish or hunt without licenses while the war continues. Other exemptions include landowners and their children on private land, females not in state lakes, residents under 16, and certain state pupils and inmates, with specific limits for the peniten...
Mrs Neva Lower and two grandchildren of Omaha are spending two weeks with her daughter Mea Leslie Anderson and family.
Fred Keeney courted trouble after clashing with Sheriff Paul Laing on a Chariton street last week over whisky. Keeney was bound over to the grand jury as authorities pursue the case. In Marathon, Wayne Butler, a station attendant, reported a cash loss after a robbery by a man who demanded candy and fled with $150.
For long term, low rate Fed al Land Bank loans in Taylor The track was saved. To Africa In Albia recently, Rev. and Mr. Robert D. Hunt were conse crated to foreign mission ser vice and will sall soon for Free town, South Africa, Rev. Hunt i s a native of Albia. White Crosses In Kossuth county, Hagg Post of the Legion is erecting white crosses at the scene of fatal ac cidenta. Two of the elgue, cov ered with illuminum paint for oetter visability at night, went up last week. Found Billfold A billfold, found on a battle field in Sicily after the owner had been killed, was returned to the dead warrior's parents at Red Oak last week. Mr and Mrs Guy Baker remembered the bill fold which had been carried by their son, Everett, prior to his death. It contained his motor, vehicle operator's permit and a good luck price he had acquired before leaving the States. Highway officials made an apot check of traffic in Waverly re cently and found 138 cars to be faulty from a standpoint of public safety.
Mr and Mrs Bill Perkins and sons and Mrs Neva Mae Wood of Omaha spent Sunday with Mrs Della Anderson, the ladies mother. Perkins and sons remained for a two week visit.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met May 29 with Alda Burwell in attendance. Devotions were led by Mrs Harry Burmeister and the president led the business meeting. A vocal solo with guitar by Mrs O M Buckner and reading by Mrs Rhine. Next meeting serving committee includes Mrs Chas Lock, Mrs L T Reed, Mrs Arthur Meyers and Mrs Guy Campbell.
Opening day at the Lake of Three Fires gave anglers a mixed start with bullheads dominating the catch as warmer weather and clearer water are expected to improve fishing. State lakes open to all species this year after previous limits. The park areas and concession quarters are now open for visitors and picnics.
Future textiles include washable wool cloth that resists felting and shrinking, shrink-resist wool socks, and nylon wool blends for quicker drying and less wrinkling. Nylon staple fiber mixed with wool or cotton could yield durable, easy care fabrics. potential items include sheer yet sturdy lawn dresses, quick-drying swimsuits, and sturdy gabardine uppers.
Iowa State College agronomists report April dairy herd tests average 29 pounds butterfat per cow, while USDA experiments claim DDT fly control can boost milk production. Advice warns on ladder safety, pitchfork handling, and weed spraying effects on oat yields, plus breeding hens for better shells and heat tolerance as fertilizer use raises corn planting rates.
May rainfall totaled 4.25 inches concentrated in the latter half of the month starting May 15. June opened with 1.05 inches and a soaked Earth, prompting calls for sun and warmth. Corn prospects dim after recent freeze and rain, but potential remains if favorable weather continues for the war relief market. Measurements show multiple May dates summing to 4.25 inches, plus 1.08 inches on June 1 and 2.68 inches last night.
The Mount Ayr baseball game last Sunday was rained out. Lenox will travel to Mount Ayr to play next Sunday after noon, with the Lenox team as the visiting opponent.
The treasurer's office announced a metal tag bearing Iowa 48 will be issued with new license plates next year. Drivers must attach the tag to their current plates due to a metal shortage.
Mr and Mrs Frank Peterson and their daughter from Omaha visited relatives here over the weekend, sharing time with family and catching up on local happenings.
The note asserts well tilled land should carry 4 to 5 atalke per hill. It cites USDA staffing: full time employees five years ago were 80,000, dropping to 60,164 by the end of Q1 1947, a 20,000 decrease or about 25 percent.
Mrs Emily Creech 84 was buried in Gravity cemetery on her 84th birthday. Rebekah Lodge and CCF Lodge attended. ritual was read in church due to rain. Emily Violet Speck, born June 1 1863 near Wapello Iowa, died May 29 1947 at her niece’s home. married John W Creech in 1885 and lived in Taylor county vicinity after 1911. She was a Methodist and lifelong churchgoer.
Members of the American Legion and Auxiliary will meet in Clearfield Thursday evening June 12 at 8 00 p m A full program is planned with a distinguished speaker to give the talk of the evening All members are urged to attend Lewis Walker County Adjunct
A hotel clerk complains about mud on a visitor's shoes, asking to scrape it off before entry while the woodman retorts with a baffling reply about not recognizing any shoes.
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