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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1936
Page
6
Early yesterday morning a small fire on the house owned by Frank Davis and occupied by George VanAlstine and family in the southwest part of town caused slight damage. The fire was discovered before it gained headway and the department and volunteers had the blaze out. The blaze apparently started from sparks from the flue.
Mr and Mrs Jay Levitt entertained at seven o clock Sunday evening honoring the birthdays of Mesdames Ed Lock Albert Levi and Pierson Morris. Those present were Albert Levi and wife Ed Lock and wife Harold Dowell and wife Paul Morris and wife and Pierson Morris and wife of Bedford.
The Boy Scouts held their regular meeting last week. A quiz proved very interesting and Jacket Patrol won by three points. New handbooks were distributed to Patrol Leaders who will lead the next meeting. Sterling Wallace, Scribe.
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during illness and death of their wife and mother and for the floral offerings.
Due to road conditions the Royal Neighbors will meet next Tuesday March 10 at the Hall if weather is favorable. If not you can meet at my home at 2 p.m. A good attendance is desired at this time. Oracle Mable Keith.
The county declamatory contest at Bedford last month awarded Gravity first and second place in humorous and dramatic readings. Bedford secured the top honors in oratory as the event drew contestants from surrounding towns.
Ee Mlaxander who has been to Iowa for treatment at the beepiie there arrived home Friday of last week. He is feeling better.
No delay in the poison murder case as Floyd Horton and Ella Johnston sue for a March 16 trial date. Judge Homer A. Fuller refused to quash the information despite defense claims of third degree coercion. A new panel of 60 jurors, including 14 women, will be drawn.
Fred McKune and fellow grand jurors faced poor Bedford city water during a special session over the Horton Johnston case. After listening to extensive evidence, the jurors carried well water in jugs, hoping to avoid local officials, while noting the city supply appeared unsatisfactory.
School board voters will elect two directors on Monday to succeed George Depew and Frank Chandler. Town election on March 30 will choose a mayor five councilmen an assessor and a treasurer for two years. Petitions circulated appoint Depew and Chandler for reelection. Ballots will include write in spaces. Voting hours are noon to 7 pm at the town hall.
Camp Fire groups nationwide celebrate the Camp Fire Birthday Anniversary in March with Hospitality as the theme. Gravity group hosts a hospitality breakfast on March 1 and plans family breakfasts as part of Go to Church Sunday on March 165. The Gravity girls attend church on March 17 at the Methodist church, White Middle Day at school, and March 20 marks the big Council Fire for the Silver Jubilee celebration.
Fifteen tons of Timothy hay available on the Eber Collins farm located 64 miles northwest of Gravity. Contact John Groppe to arrange viewing or purchase.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Walker traveled to Maryville Missouri today to pick up their daughter Leoma who has completed her studies there and will return home with them.
Elmer Brown announces that elderly taxes and related charges can be paid through his office. The notice outlines acceptance of payments and directs residents to contact the office for instructions and deadlines. The message emphasizes accessibility and official processing channels.
Nelson Savage is seriously ill at his home east of thore. He has been ordered to bed by his physicians with instructions to remain quiet for several weeks. Heart trouble seems to be the cause of his illness.
Neomi Butterton born February 28 1878 in Dorchester Ontario Canada died February 21 1986 near New Market Iowa at age 57 years 11 months 23 days. She lived last 19 years in Taylor County and married John Weeley Fickess on January 1 1896 producing twelve living children Albert Flesh Bertha Ethel Clarence Dolly Emma Ruth Glen Harold Earl Ruth Wayne. She joined Evangelical church in Audubon Iowa later Free Methodist Gravity Iowa and remained devoted. Funeral at Free Methodist Gravity with six eldest sons pallbearers. interment Gravity Cemetery.
Two town election tickets were filed with town clerk George Kysar for the March 30 election. The Caucus Ticket, selected at a Tuesday barber shop caucus chaired by J. E. Clark, lists E. J. Heller as mayor and J. Posten, R. B. Monahan, Dave Foster, Harry Lambley, L. A. Coy as councilmen, with J. E. Clark as treasurer and G. B. Smith as assessor. The Pay As You Go Ticket nominates current officials for reelection: Mayor L. T. Reed, Treasurer G. E. Smith, Assessor Fred Kysar, and councilmen W. F. Johnston, B. Burrows, H. H. Beemer, J. K. Grubb, C. C. Hill.
Mrs Ora Nelson has been in declining health for some time but is reported better at this time. Local observers note her condition showing signs of improvement though she remains under care and monitoring.
Mr E C Rohrbaugh district manager of Town Neb Light and Power appeared before the City Council to report that the Additional Use Rate begun February 1 1935 has proven popular and the company plans to adopt it as the General Rate on June 1 1936. Bills for June rendered about July 1 will reflect the new schedule shifting from a service charge to a minimum bill under the new rate.
Arch Breeding of Red Oak was sentenced to death for killing his wife on October 5 1984 after a divorce dispute and confessed guilt. Governor Herring denied clemency and set the execution for April 27, 1985. a prior delay followed a Supreme Court rehearing petition which the court refused.
A reader notes a selection of light bulbs available at the local drug store. The item highlights convenient options for common household needs and energy efficiency.
Pastor L W Nixon notes Dr Barker plans Creston District Crusade at Loyalty starting next Sunday but road conditions push postponement to March 15. Reading plan of John's Gospel runs from March 1 to Easter with Penny Gospels next Sunday. Services: Sunday School 10:00, Morning Worship 11:00, Epworth League 6:30, Evening Service 4:00. Jr. League welcomed to all services.
Water seepage and thawing weather blamed for the east wall collapse of Hawley Drug Co. on Sunday. Damage estimated at 5000 dollars to building and contents. Wall caved in mid Sunday afternoon. no one inside and upper apartment rooms were vacant for refinish ing.
The Glen Warner Family expresses gratitude to many friends for kindness while under quarantine. They especially appreciate those who sent fruit boxes and offered other forms of help.
The town election is set for March 30 from 8 am to 8 pm. All tickets must be filed with the town clerk by March 165 to be legal, either by caucus or petition, requiring 25 or more legal voters.
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