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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1936
Page
8
Locals report Dr M R Francis operates as a dentist and oral surgeon in Bedford Iowa offering general dental care and specialized procedures. The notice notes his professional title and practice location within town.
Local note reports Lyman Yost traveled to Indiana on Friday returning Sunday. A reminder follows that soon will be time for the first fruit tree spray and readers should obtain supplies at the Drug Store.
The Misses Helen Abarr and Beulah Johnson and Mrs Hor ace Beemer drove to Creston Saturday for a day visit. Walter Alexander and family moved to Bedford last week to run a hatchery during the hatching season.
Perry Williams and his wife travel to Clearfield to take charge of a local hatchery. Ralph Buckner will assist with work at the hatchery, helped by Fred Keith.
Preston of Lincoln Nebraska visited his father last week and was surprised by the snow depth, despite reading exaggerated reports of the store conditions in January and February.
E W Masker and his sister moved this week from the Mrs Madden farm east of Center school house to the A J Leighton house in town. Leslie Anderson has rented the Madden farm and will relocate there soon.
Will Heater and his wife of near Savannah Missouri visited here last Thursday with her sister Mrs Bruce Monahan and husband. They were accompanied by Mrs Heathers father J W Ladgerwood who had been visiting at his daughter's home.
Clifford Reed and his wife visited Des Moines relatives spending the weekend at her parents J. E. Humbert and wife. They traveled to Bedford Saturday to visit their daughter and sister Mrs Walter Alexander and family.
Advertisement calls for men to run Rawleigh routes serving 800 families in Adams, Union and Ringgold counties. Reliable hustler could start earning about 25 dollars weekly with rapid growth. Apply at Rawleigh Dept AA 236 Freeport Illinois.
Harry Lambley his wife and daughter traveled from Bonestle to Creston on Tuesday returning the same day with no officials or other details recorded.
Gaylord Gardner and his family moved last week to a farm west of Bedford after living in the John Sause property in east Gravity.
The Independent is priced at $1.00 for a one year subscription in Taylor County.
The O. E. R. S. chapter will hold its regular meeting on March 9. Leaders urge members to attend and discuss upcoming items on the agenda.
Mrs Clifford Henderson assists in caring for Mrs A D Neville while Mrs Perry Williams resigns from her position at the same facility.
Walter Caruthers reports feeling better and travels to town on Saturday marking his return after illness. He was seen visiting local spots and greeted by residents.
Mrs Irene Jesse and daughter Eimyrna spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Elmer Dutton at the Dutton home.
Gertrude Posten reports losing her fountain pen on the way to work this morning. Finder urged to return it to the post office and claim the reward.
Mrs. George Henry of Lenox, aunt of Mrs. Glen Warner, has left Lenox after assisting at the Warner home with caring for children ill with scarlet fever. She was driven to Lenox by Mrs. Warner and Carroll Posten in the Warner car, with Mrs. Maud Posten accompanying to Corning.
Spring urges careful oil choice. Tiger Penn Winter Oil pours at 35 degrees below zero and holds up under heat. Available at 57c per gallon in 5 gallon cans and 2 gallon packs. 100 percent Penn Free with Tiger 51 plate battery at 7.45 exchange, installed at our new location 115 East Main St Clarinda.
L. E. Lewellen of Bristow Oklahoma arrived Wednesday evening to visit his sister Mrs. A D Neville whose long poor health prompted the trip. Lewellen formerly lived near New Market and has worked for a pipeline company in Oklahoma's oil district where winter has been mild and snow scarce. Farmers are plowing as ground turns over well.
Miss Margaret Nixon nasicated Mrs. Vera Joy in her Bedford beauty shop on Saturday. The report notes the event occurred during business hours and involves two local residents.
Dr. F. A. Hines has been under the weather with a heavy cold and lumbago but is somewhat better though not yet able to be up much.
Mr and Mrs Tom Scott and daughters Claudine and Genevieve of Knoxville visited Sunday with their mother Mrs Lewis Morley and husband and their sister Mrs Jay Lovitt and family.
Miss Orpha Morrison of the State school at Glenwood spent the weekend with her parents D. W. Morrison and wife, returning after a period away.
Tom Roberts and family move to the Glen Leighton farm south of Gravity. His son-in-law John Agnew and family relocate to the Irve Herring farm also south of Gravity. Both farms are owned by Aetna Insurance Co.
Mrs Mary Peters and her daughter Mrs Robert Marshall moved from the farm seven miles west of Corning to rooms in the residence owned by Mrs Peters now occupied by her son Ray Embree and his family.
Mrs. Tom Roberts and son Cherald and granddaughter Cheryl Nadine Agnew of near Bedford joined Jim Richardson and family at the home of their parents Mr. and Mrs. Rile Richardson and their aunt Mrs. Wm. Estle for a Sunday gathering.
Mrs. John Walker relocates from the northwest farm to the Gipson residence in northeast Gravity, which she purchased last fall. Jease Johnson and his wife are moving to the farm vacated by the Walkers.
The school plans to recover one of the two lost weeks by five Saturdays scattered through the year and extend the closing date by one week. Saturday dates will be announced in advance to help families plan, with the first Saturday likely in about two weeks from last Saturday. Definite dates to follow.
Classified notice from S. F. Baker & Co. Keokuk Iowa offering steady work selling household products. No investment required and a road to earnings for the man with a car in Tayloe County.
There will be services at the Christian church next Sunday with Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11.
James R. Locke Reid L. Hunt promote a general law practice in all courts including state and federal. Special attention given to settlement of estates at Farmers & Merchants Bank Building in Bedford Iowa.
O J Kirketeg announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator from Iowa's Sixth District comprising Adams and Taylor counties. Primary election set for June 1, 1936, subject to voters' approval.
Perry QC Croucu of Bdforu Iowa announces his candidacy for the office of Recorder of Taylor County subject to Republican voters at the June 1 1986 primary. He asks for support from voters.
A candidate announces for the office of Sheriff of Taylor County Iowa subject to Republican voters in the June 1 1986 primary. The letter requests support from local voters and outlines the campaign intention.
For Supervisor, 1937 Tam a candidate cor nomination to the office of member of the county Board of Supervisora of Taylor county from the 2nd supervisor district, subject to the decision of the Republican voters of that district at the next Primary election. Term commencing January 1, 1937.
Paul Simpson announces his candidacy for Tayl or county sheriff in the upcoming June Republican primary. He invites voter support from party members for the countywide election.
Curtis O Melvin announces his candidacy for County Sheriff of Taylor County Iowa. He requests support from Republican voters at the primary election on June 1 1986.
County Attorney Tama seeks the Republican nomination for Taylor County Attorney subject to Republican voters approval at the June 1 1936 primary. George A Schoenemann of Brockton serves as sponsor.
John F. Walter of Arove Township announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff in the June 1, 1936 primary election.
Voters in Taylor County will decide at the June 1 1986 primary election. The notice urges support for CHLOE H WISDOM of Bedford Iowa as a candidate and lists the location and timing details.
J R Henderson seeks Republican support in the upcoming primary as candidate for reelection to the office of county treasurer in Taylor County.
The period 1924 to 1933 saw direct selling of hogs rise from 22.05 to 48.85 percent while packers margins stayed steady. Despite higher direct selling, hog producers’ returns were not reduced. Data from the U S Department of Agriculture shows packing profits remained possible with small per pound margins.
E. J. Posten was taken ill again on Saturday of the previous week, prompting local concern. The article notes no further details on his condition or medical treatment.
Russell Farrens and his wife and daughter attended the funeral of Russell Farrens at Clarinda on Tuesday, honoring the uncle of Mr Farrens.
Elmer Beasley and his wife have rented the house owned by Mrs. Frank Houchin in the eastern part of town and plan to move in soon.
George Depew his wife and A L Martin drove to Winterset Tuesday to attend the funeral of a cousin of Mr Martin.
Turns Monahan, recently at Marengo and then with his sister Mrs. Ed Menoher, arrived here Tuesday. He will stay a few days with his brother Bruce before returning to his Montana home.
Dr. and Mrs. L. T. Reed traveled to St. Joe on Sunday where the doctor will enter the hospital for treatment. Mrs. Reed will stay with him while he is admitted. C. C. Hill drove them to St. Joe and returned with the doctor's car.
Forrest Pershin and his family relocate to the farm vacated by Doug Turner and family, taking over ownership and residence as the new occupants.
Mes Glen Baker entertained at a bridge party held yesterday afternoon, inviting friends for an afternoon of cards and conversation in a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Dan Ryan welcomed a baby daughter in Iowa City on February 29, a leap year birth. The birth announces the addition to the family with local hospital records noting the leap day date.
Mrs. R. Livingston of Clarin da visited here Tuesday afternoon at the W. L. Chandler home with other friends present.
Fred Fisher and his wife are at Excelsior Springs Missouri where Mr Fisher is receiving treatment for his health.
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