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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
2
An Ohio man delayed the spring opening of his roller coaster after a pair of robins built a nest on the tracks, disrupting the schedule. The note reflects a rare moment of sunlight amid a money-driven world.
In Holland the ex Kaiser Wilhelm is seen at a fuel pile exercise scene. Reportedly his eldest son may be urged to lead Germany in the fall. The Hohenzollern family remains largely silent, casting a wary, quiet stance.
England has distributed about 250 million dollars of interest on war loan bonds. The note adds a Milton line about service in waiting, implying patient support across generations and nations.
A Washington woman accused of hailing a police car for a taxi, a Michigan safe-cracker team emptied an empty safe, and a New York infant underwent an appendicitis operation before reaching aged forty minutes, underscoring turbulent events this week.
Jeff Yoder of Des Moines was hitching to Kansas City when two boys picked him up at Leon drove him to Lamont area, forced a pasture gate with a gun, robbed him of 23 dollars, and bound him before leaving. Yoder has no clue to the assailants.
Des Moines recounts a case where the tables were turned on a local man. Details indicate a reversal of fortunes or outcomes affecting the individual in question.
Voters question party focus on the temperance issue criticizing politicians for smoke and noise. They urge addressing broader relief measures affecting current conditions to gain public respect and confidence.
John Fletcher secured renomination with an easy margin over Walter Newport of Davenport. The attack on Fletcher's law enforcement record had little impact in rural precincts and only stemmed slightly in larger cities where he still led by a small margin. As results returned from the countryside, Fletcher widened his lead in nearly all precincts.
Lorimer will begin paving the main street on June 15 after the contract was awarded last Thursday. The project covers three blocks and is expected to take about six weeks to complete.
The quote suggests a minimalist ideal where daily life centers on a private home with a single bedroom and a garage. It contrasts traditional social rituals with a compact, modern lifestyle emphasizing practical shelter and space for a vehicle.
Voters in Iowa narrowly renominated J. W. Long, suspended State Auditor, at the June 6 primaries despite a Special Commission finding irregularities totaling about 5000 dollars in his office. The commission accused Long of personal travel expenses over 1000 dollars, improper payments to his family over 2500 dollars, and questionable settlements with county officers in Poweshiek and Hamilton, potentially costing taxpayers over 1200 dollars if approved.
Oak Hill Aid held at Carrie Young’s home on Wednesday June 8 with 33 members present. Devotions led by Mrs. Joe Morgan, followed by a business session. Social program featured two piano solos by LaVon Kirby and Margaret McPherrin and a reading by Myrtle Morgan. Refreshments of marshmallow pudding cake and coffee. Next meeting set for June 22 at Vada McColm’s home with Lila Parks Jessie Beemer and Helen Parkes on the program committee. Several attendees noted sickness but others attended local events and visits across the area.
Geo Depew who was injured last week when he fell from a ladder is getting along very well and was able to be out again Tuesday morning.
McCoy of Gus, Tuesday evening. Master Dale Cerven returned Sunday from a week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Akers. His brother Dean is visiting them this week. A large crowd enjoyed an excellent Children's Day program at the church Sunday evening.
Mrs Kate Adams lies ill while her daughter Mrs Will Chur chill of near Bedford travels to care for her this week.
Mr and Mrs C M Dearinger of Cherokee Iowa returned home after visiting their uncle B C Stearns in Council Bluffs. They had attended a G A R convention in the city and left Monday to travel back to their own home.
Salt only reduces weed moisture and nutrient competition for the crop. It does not benefit asparagus itself and causes no harm to the plant.
More rain Saturday and Monday leaves cornfields sodden. Farmers report ample moisture but urgently need warmth and sunshine to plow and plant as fields grow muddy and work stalled.
May opened cold with northwest wind and light rain. Total May rainfall reached four inches with notable events including the heaviest rain on May thirtieth at one and a half inches with hail, and May fifteenth at one and one quarter inches. Other showers brought smaller totals. The warmest day registered ninety one and the mercury dipped to forty eight on May twenty seventh.
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Pastor E LeRoy Pullman offers Gravity Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship at 8:00 p.m.
Mrs Elmer Brown spent part of the week visiting relatives in Clearfield and returning home with a number of stories about the local people and places observed during the stay.
Mrs Virginia Hanna and her young daughter traveled to Maryville Missouri last week to spend time with relatives, according to local notices.
Mrs. Chas. Rearden and her son, currently staying with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gaebler in Tina, Missouri, left on Tuesday to return home.
The Independent reports F. E. Richey of Conway visited Gravity yesterday.
Misa Bethel Wilson of Glenwood, who had been visiting with her parents, returned to work on Sunday after her stay.
The Palomino Study Club enjoyed a picnic dinner on Sunday June 5 at the home of Mr and Mrs Ora Cree.
Mrs Guy Campbell came back last week from Iowa City where she was at the hospital for examination.
Mr and Mrs Alex Park and Mr and Mrs James Park traveled from Des Moines on Sunday to spend time at the Fred Goudie home, sharing a brief family visit.
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