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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1933
Page
6
Eld G A Arthur of Villison visited Gravity friends Wednesday. J S Francis and wife traveled to Lenox Sunday to visit Frank Francis. February’s closing days were mild. some predict a mild March. Winter varies, and many still expect a late Easter and spring.
Dr C B Eller of Clarinda Iowa advertises stock tonic from Hess Drug Store. The notice mentions Mr and Mrs Frank Chandler and Mr and Mrs Will Chandler driving to Des Moines on Tuesday and promotes conditioning a horse for spring work with Hess Stock Tonic.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Chamberlain of Essex visited here Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bussard. Mrs. Bussard returned home with them Sunday evening.
Melvin Seymour Rogers born September 28 1841 in Ashtabula County Ohio died February 21 1983 at his daughter Carrie Utter’s home near Gravity Iowa aged 60 years 4 months 21 days He married Hannah Stevens January 4 1866 They had three children Charles W Frank S and Carrie Rogers Utter He served in the Civil War 1864 1868 and was a member of Sedgwick Post No 10 G A R Funeral held in the Christian church Interment at Ladoga cemetery Attendees included Civil War comrades and American Legion members from Gravity and Bedford Iowa
The article notes ongoing March relocations with favorable weather and road conditions. Moving has been progressing for weeks, and the actual residence change is expected to occur this week in most cases.
Cecil Heninger and his wife with their young daughter traveled from Bartlesville Oklahoma to visit Cecil’s mother Mrs Iane Heninger and other relatives. They plan to visit Mrs Payton and Mr Payton, the latter’s health being a continuing concern.
Wilbur Felt will referee a basketball tournament at Guthrie Center on March 2 8 and 4, coordinating games and enforcing rules for the event.
Editorial staff and student readers recount the final weeks of the term. Reports cover class studies, visits, and activities from grades one through eight, including sports losses, tours, and new study topics. Students celebrate record tests and upcoming holidays amid typical school routines.
Dr M R Francis operates as a dentist and oral surgeon in Bedford Iowa, offering comprehensive dental care and surgical procedures from a local practice. The listing highlights professional title and location for potential patients seeking dental services in the area.
Andy Nielsen and his relatives drove to Fontanelle on Saturday and stayed through Sunday evening visiting with family members.
About five hundred pheasants were liberated at the Page county game preserve near Clarida. The work is directed by the Page county Isaac Walton League.
A kitchen note extols pineapple as a breakfast enhancer. It outlines simple, practical ideas to pair Hawaiian pineapple with melons and other fruits to elevate morning meals. Steps include halving cantaloupes, removing seeds, and stuffing with crushed pineapple for a quick eight-serving treat.
A pair of gloves was left in the Independent office last week. The items are believed to have come with school notes. The note of origin remains unclear and no names are provided.
Supt Hefley and family, joined by Mrs T A Young, traveled to Indianola on Saturday. Mrs Young plans a two week stay with her daughter Mrs Helen Goodhue near Carlisle. The Hefley family returned Sunday afternoon.
On February 16 1933 the Clerk of the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed Oliver Posten as Administrator and Zona Mosten as Administratrix of the estate of J G Posten deceased. All debtors must pay and creditors present their claims legally authenticated to the court for allowance. Dated Feb 16 1933.
Miss Sadie McKune, who has spent the winter in Corning, returned Tuesday for a brief visit.
The D. M. C. Club hosted its February dinner party at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Chandler on Friday evening with all members and their husbands in attendance. Invited guests included Dr and Mrs J T Maloy of Bedford.
Hal C. Lyon Druggist promotes Adlerika as a one dose cure that relieves headaches caused by constipation by cleaning both upper and lower bowels. He claims it improves sleep and ends nervousness.
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