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Newspaper

Gravity Independent

Location

Gravity, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1933

Page

5

Iowa Newspaper: Henry A Wallace Picked as Secretary of Agriculture

Iowa editor Henry A. Wallace of Wallace's Farmer and Iowa Homestead has been named secretary of agriculture by President-elect Roosevelt. He will attend inaugural ceremonies in Washington Saturday. Wallace, son of the late Henry C. Wallace, who served as agriculture secretary, is to join the administration. Ducks respond to mild weather as open water returns, signaling a northward flight where few were killed last fall.

Henry A. Wallace Farmer Iowa Homestead Roosevelt Wallace Washington Henry C. Wallace Harding Coolidge

Governor Dan Turner to Speak at Father and Son Banquet

Governor Dan W. Turner of Corning will address the Father and Son Banquet on March 15 at the Methodist church basement. The event aims to host about 100 men and boys, with tickets at 25 cents each and the church ladies serving. Turner, recently back in private life, is noted for supporting church work and youth programs.

Dan W. Turner Corning Methodist Church Turner

Gottsch Approved for State Fish and Game Post

Arthur E. Rapp of Council Bluffs announces the approval of Dr. Ervin J. Gottsch of Shenandoah to the state fish and game commission by Governor Clyde Herring. Rapp says Gottsch appointment meets his full approval and reflects the governor’s support of the conservation program, expected to win approval from conservationists and sportsmen.

Ervin J. Gottsch Shenandoah State Fish and Game Commission Clyde Herring Arthur E. Rapp Council Bluffs Gottsch Dr. Gottsch Rapp

Shirley Jean Morgan Returns Home After Mastoid Op

Shirley Jean Morgan, fifteen months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Morgan, recently underwent a mastoid operation in Omaha. She has been brought home but may need further hospital care as she is not progressing well.

Shirley Jean Mra. LeRoy Morgan Omaha

Salubrious Salads with Pineapple and Veggies

Pineapple based salads with beet and celery, featuring pineapple enzyme to aid digestion. Beet and celery salad layers create rosettes with mayonnaise center. Also a seafood salad recipe uses pineapple, shrimp and gelatin in individual molds, chilled and served on lettuce with mayonnaise garnish.

Farmers stage noisy protest over county foreclosure suit

Union County farmers gathered at Creston court house to demand settlement of a $1,920 rent dispute between Joe Donohue, Ben L. Clark of Shannon City and Frank Nisely and wife. The 480 acre farm lease dated March 1, 1932, cited a $1,920 rent with installments due December 1, 1982 and February 19, 1933. A stormy session saw farmers threaten to break into the jury room before Boyd B. Neville and others brokered a settlement, the crowd dispersing after a temporary Farm Holiday formed near the proceedings.

Union County Court House Creston District Court Joe Donohue Ben L. Clark Shannon City Frank Nisely George A. Johnstown Nisely Boyd B. Neville Clearfield P. L. Hawthorne Prescott Dennis Ryan Corning L. D. Humphrey Red Oak Neville

Organization forms as officers chosen and members signed up

Organization forms with officers selected and the campaign to sign up members begun, detailing initial leadership and early outreach efforts.

Northwest Country February Weather and Local Movements

Northeast of the county reports improving February weather with good roads for movers. Families such as Earl Stephens Fred Stone and Chas Garrett move into vacated homes. John Kimpton helped Alva Hicks with wood. Illnesses include Darren Leighton with flu and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Davis affected by flu. Nearby visitors and neighborhood events are noted with postponement due to sickness.

Earl Stephens Fred Stone Chas, Garrett Stoner John Kimpton Alva Hicks Darren Leighton

Young visits Carlisle to meet newborn grandson

Tom Young traveled to Carlisle yesterday to visit his daughter Mrs John Goodhue and meet his new grandson born on Monday.

Tom Young Carlisle John Goodhue

Jamaica Teacher Visits Family This Weekend

E. E. Hall, a public school teacher in Jamaica, spent Saturday and Sunday here with his mother Mrs. C. Hall and his sister Grayce, sharing time at home and catching up on family matters.

E. E. Hall Jamaica Mrs. C. Hall Grayce

Mrs John Shufflebarger Returns From Cantril Visit

Mrs John Shufflebarger returned Tuesday evening from a visit with relatives at Cantril.

John Shufflebarger Cantril

Fred McKune and wife visit Corning on business

Fred McKune and his wife traveled to Corning on a business trip Tuesday, meeting local contacts and discussing potential ventures. The visit highlighted cross town commerce and regional networking opportunities.

Fred McKune Corning

Anniversary Dinner Honors Maloney and Mahaffey Couple

Mr and Mrs Hawley Maloney marked their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise gathering Sunday at their Lenox area home. About 21 relatives and friends attended a noon dinner, with neighbors stopping by in the afternoon. A pink rose bouquet was presented to the couple, who now reside on a farm west of Lenox.

Mrs. Mahaffey

Sharpsburg Wins County Tourney at Bedford

Sharpsburg high school captured the county basketball title at Bedford Saturday night after a season of strong play and tough outdoor practice. Conway reached the finals along with Sharpsburg, with Bedford and Clearfield beaten by Sharpsburg en route. Gravity exited in the opening round as Conway advanced from the semifinals.

Sharpsburg Bedford Conway Clearfield Lenox Brockton

Roosevelt Ready Inaugural Speech Draft Prepared

President Roosevelt has completed a rough draft of his inaugural address. The speech, about eight minutes long, is to be delivered Saturday at 1 30 pm as the highlight of the inaugural program, though brief in length.

Roosevelt

Dr Penquite and Wife Visit Gravity Friends

Dr Penquite and his wife from Mas Sena visited Gravity on Sunday, spending time with local friends and colleagues during a relaxing outing.

Penquite Massena

Shenco District Meeting At Gravity Church

The third District Quarterly meeting of the Shenco district gathers at the Wrec Methodist church in Gravity from Thursday March 2 through Sabbath. Evening services begin at 7 30 with District Elder Rev E Ballenger in charge and Sunday morning district conference at 9 20. All invited to worship together.

Shenco B Wrec M Theodist Gravity E. Ballenger Chas. Dickey

G A Takes March Recess In Des Moines

The General Assembly in Des Moines begins its March recess with members returning home around March first to consult electors and gauge public sentiment on session work. Lawmakers plan to meet interested parties and learn what constituents want completed during the term.

General Assembly Des Moines

Woman's Study Club Hosts March Meeting Highlights

March 7 notes show hostees Lauviine Boelner and roll call of Revolusioners. Mentions Herne s Women of the Revolution and Merthe Herris. Flag etiquette segment led by Celeste Smith. Includes Story of Paul Revere and music by hdome. Mrs Felt and M A Harris listed among attendees.

Hostees Lauviine Boelner Roll Call Revolusioners Hernes Women of the Revolution Merthe Herris Celeste Smith Paul Revere

Card of Thanks for M. S. Rogers Family

The Rogers family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during their father M. S. Rogers illness. Appreciation is given to those who sent flowers, funeral singers, and the American Legion members. Frank Rogers Carrie Utter and family and grandchildren.

M. S. Rogers American Legion Frank Rogers Carrie Utter

Pie Social Aids School Dental Work Fund

The P T A of Marshall No 4 held a program and pie social on February 28 to raise funds for dental work for the school children. Admission was free. pie sandwiches and coffee sold at five cents each after the program. The event featured music readings and a one act play titled I Haven't Time. Patrons were pleased with the receipts and a very enjoyable time was reported.

Marshall No. 4

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iowa Posten & Son Dan Turner Father & Son Gottsch Choice Washington D. C White House Hoover Capitol Garner Senate Chamber Capitol Plaza President Roosevelt President Mrs. Roosevelt Court of Honor Washington Auditorium Union County Farmers Act Northwest Country Lowell Leighton Rth Spa Tee M. R. Glassgow Weaver Home Glassgow Ram Victor Davis F. M. District Meeting G. A Woman’s Study Club Felt M. A. Harris Firestone Goodyear Goodrich Gravity Oil Company
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