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The Gravity Independent lists a yearly subscription price of 1.80 dollars and notes its editor and publisher Frangis. The paper is entered at Gravity Town post office as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1938
Page
1
Caring for Raspberry Canes in a Spring Patch
Clean dead canes from the raspberry patch and cut back live canes to winter kill height. If new canes are abundant, thin to three or four per plant and tie to stakes. Till soil between rows with a garden plow or fork and mulch heavily to retain moisture and foster new growth for bigger berries. Straw or stable manure makes good mulch.
School urges smallpox vaccination for all children
Widespread vaccination scars appear as a precaution amid nearby cases of the disease. School authorities urge vaccinating all school children to prevent spread and protect community health.
Masons to Attend Last Session of Instruction in Clarinda
A group of local Masons plans to travel to Clarinda on Friday night for the final session of the order’s school of instruction there. The event will include degree work in the third degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda
Town election turnout expected to be higher this year
The article urges citizens to vote in the biennial town election urging participation and to support the elected officers once the majority decision is made. It stresses voting as a civic duty and the importance of public responsibilities.
Public Servants in an Unpleasant Sacrifice Acceptable
A distorted line notes that lic Servants in a public service endure an unpleasant sacrifice they are willing to accept, hinting at civic duty under strain and potential public criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lic
School Board Loyalist Steps Down After 22 Years
J A Gavbler completes 22 years on the local school board and refuses reelection. His successor was chosen Monday at the annual school election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Gavbler
Henry Ford on Knowledge as Real Security
Henry Ford praises keeping ideas in circulation and commends The Reader's Digest for presenting current thinking. He says the only real security is knowledge experience and ability and that nutritious ideas benefit all walks of life. The Editor recommends the Digest to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Early Spring Garden Work Crowds Farms
Saturday brought mild spring weather as many people cleaned gardens and raked yards. Some planted early crops and farmers plowed and planted. soil is good but everyone hopes for substantial rain before April first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pata
Lee Huss Named Mechanic for Construction Firm
Lee Huss has accepted a position as mechanic with a construction company that worked on the state road from here to Conway last fall and plans to travel to Tingley soon to start work. He aided in repairs on their machinery stored here during the summer as the family prepares to move to Tingley where the new contract is being worked out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Huss
Conway
Tingley
Maud Grayson and family visit Prices on Sunday
Mrs Maud Grayson together with Clarence and Charles visited Mr and Mrs P A Price on Sunday, sharing time with relatives in a local gathering at the Prices home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Grayson
Clarence and
Charles
Mrs. P. A. Price
Saving Souls With Free Beer Untrue
A Chicago feature writer spun a tale about Mrs Ranck owner of a Hopkine beer parlor using free beer and the Bible to "save souls." The piece prompted a police raid. Mason Ranck was arrested in Maryville on two misdemeanor charges and held on $500 bond as the license was revoked. The Rancks reportedly planned to quit business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hopkins
Mason Ranch
Maryville
Rancke
Hopkine Journal
Mary
Mrs Marion Wright Returns Home From Glenwood Visit
Mrs Marion Wright, who visited last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Ilo Wilson, returned Monday to her home at Glenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Wright
Ilo Wilson
Glenwood
Mrs Key of Sharpsburg Guests at Lamont Event
Mrs John Key of Sharpsburg and Mr and Mrs Howard Key of Lamont were guests of Mr and Mrs Ora Nelson on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Key
Sharpsburg
Howard Key
Lamont
Ora Nelson
Mrs Mildred Winger Returns to Help Care for Ledgerwood
Mrs Mildred Winger who spent the winter with her grandmother at Hopkins Missouri returned Tuesday evening and assists in caring for J W Ledgerwood at the Bruce Monahan home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Winger
Hopkins
Missouri
J. W. Ledgerwood
Bruce Monahan
Family Visit to New Market Highlights McMabill Family
Mr and Mrs Ollie McMabill and Elizabeth visited Sunday with Mrs McMabills parents A L Stearns and his wife at New Market. The trip reflects extending family ties during a weekend gathering in the community setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie McMabill
Elizabeth
Mrs. Maggie Douglas Returns Home From Red Oak Visit
Mrs. Maggie Douglas, who spent the winter with her son Grover and family at Red Oak, returned home on Monday, ending an extended stay away from her residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Douglas
Grover
Red Oak
Mrs Ada Reynolds Visits Villages With Friends
Ada Reynolds visited over the weekend with friends in Villages, sharing time and conversation during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Reynolds
Villiges
Indianola man visits with relatives in town
C W Trimble from Indianola, accompanied by his niece Miss Barbara Heaton of Clearfield, visited here Sunday with Miss Adaline Heaton at the T R Hefley residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Trimble
Indianola
Barbara Heaton
Clearfield
Adaline Heaton
T. R Hefley
Oak Hill Families Attend Gatherings and Health News
Oak Hill community hosts visitors from Nebraska and Sharpsburg with wedding anniversary celebrations and several birthdays in early March. Smallpox vaccinations are reported. no cases locally though some residents miss school as precaution. Pneumonia keeps George Salter Jr and others in care, while families travel between Bedford Cromwell and Council Bluffs to support relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Corbin
Floyd Fovis
Bedford
M's. Ledge Grawford
Nebraska
Orval Bates
Bates
Harl Sturm
Marjorie
Near Gravity
Judd Sturm
Olive Cummings
Sharpsburg
Dale Foster
Near Cromwell
Robert Taylor
Maryville
Burdette
Harley Hunter
Margaret McPherron
Dean Allen
Marie Kingery
Richard
Norman Morgan
Barbara Bates
Dale
Dean Cerven
Burdette Hunter
Margaret McPherren
Racheal Stroud
Frank Bush
Lula Grant
Mia
Elnora Hoffman
Grand Island
Washington
Kansas
Bush
Walter Bush
Blockton
Edd Stroud
Near Gues
George Salter Jr
Council Bluffs
George Salter
Bill Salter
Declaw Henry Milerad
Daisy John O Bedford
Death of G. W. Churchill is reported in Idaho Falls
Mrs G L Brookman received a telegram Saturday announcing the death of her brother G W Churchill in Idaho Falls Idaho Friday afternoon. The body was brought to Lenox where the funeral was held yesterday and burial took place in Lenox cemetery. Attending the funeral from here were Mrs Grace Patch Men Brookman and Walter Brookman and Will Brookman and wife of Blanchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Brookman
G. W. Churchill
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Lenox
Brookman
Grace Patch
Walter Brookman
Will Brookman
Blanchard
Chariton Visitors Spend Weekend With A J Leighton Family
Mrs Ruth McMahon of Chariton Mississippi Leighton and Glenna Mae West arrived from Prescott Saturday evening and visited Sunday at the home of their father A J Leighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth McMahon
Chariston
Very Leighton
Glenna Mae West
Prescott
A.J. Leighton
Lenox Visit At The Levi Home Mightily Noted
Mr and Mrs Foragt Porshint of near Lenox visited at the Albert Levi home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Foragt Porshint
Near
Lenox
Albert Levi
Rain helps area with near inch downpour Tuesday night
A heavy shower Tuesday night delivered nearly an inch of rain. The soaking weather is expected to aid local crops and relieve dry conditions.
For Sale Early Ohios and Cobbler Seed Potatoes
For sale early Ohios and Cobbler seed potatoes grown from Northern seed. Price 75e per bushel. Also Hegari seed with 95 percent germination, $1.00 per hundred pounds. J. R. Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Wallace
Albert Lindana Visits Shenandoah Home Sunday
Albert Lindana, wife of Shenandoah, visited the C. E. Martin home Sunday evening, joining a small gathering and extending courtesy during the local social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lindana
Shenandoah
C. E. Martin
Memorials at Bedford Monument Works Chronology
A fragment notes a memorial project in Bedford tied to Memorial Day observances. The text mentions Monument Works of Bedford and references Iowa and Missouri connections, with limited clear details about dates or participants due to damaged text.
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Iowa-Missouri
Bedford
Mrs Maud Posten Accepts Cook Job With Road Crews
Mrs Maud Posten, longtime at Mt Pleasant, returns home Sunday evening and accepts a cook position for a road crew working east of town. The crew plans to finish here in two weeks, then move to Emersor, with Mrs Posten accompanying them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Posten
Mt. Pleasant
Sanday
Emersor
Aladdin lamps advertised at local drug store
The notice promotes Aladdin lamps now in stock at the Drug Store with needed supplies available for purchase.
Pierces Celebrate Anniversary With Four-Couple Dinner
Mr and Mrs Bert Pierce marked their wedding anniversary Sunday with guests Mr and Mrs Orva Baker and Mr and Mrs Jim Ackley at a dinner celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Pierce
Orva Baker
Jim Ackley
Diagonal State Champions Crowned at Southwest Iowa Event
Gravity supporters of the Diagonal basketball team celebrate their state tournament triumph. In Diagonal's sixth appearance, the team posted a magnificent record that brings pride to southwest Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diagonal
Gravity
Iowa
Bi Monthly Club Hosts Bridge Night With O'Dell Pair
The Bi Monthly Club met Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Wilber O'Dell. Three tables played bridge and refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber O’dell
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Thelma
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Loretta Baker
Margaret Gray
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Deloris Churchill
Neill Smith
Vance O’dell
Ronald Moore
Laura E. Gaebler
Franklin D. Roosevelt
World-Herald
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