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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1934
Page
7
Walter Hunt and his children were callers at the Entle residence, described as guadday in the report, noting a social visit or gathering within the household.
Friday is expected to be the day for setting early potatoes as many gardens are being plowed this week and continued fair weather could allow the potato crop to be planted. Lloyd Weat and Jesse Sexton traveled to Omaha on Sunday. Miss Georgiana Francis hosted a car dinner party Tuesday evening at her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Francis, with Evelyn Morley Gladya Margaret Muns ter Helen Beard and Pauline Walker in attendance.
The petition of Vern Smith of Sharpsburg as a Republican candidate for state representative was circulated here the first of the week. He will likely make a formal announcement soon.
A playful piece on the many meanings of beans and their nourishing role in diet and metaphor. It links bean lore to energy and daily life, then provides a New England Bean Pot recipe using green pepper tomatoes baked beans and corned beef to serve eight.
Mr and Mrs Dave Peck of Kansas City Missouri visited the C M Damewood home on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs C N Brookman of Muskogee Oklahoma and Roy Brookman editor of Springview Nebraska Herald attended the funeral service for their father G L Brookman. They left Saturday noon for their homes after the service.
Great guns genuine Alamite G Gun priced at 3000 dollars with Spark plugs at 19 cents and a 13 Phrate battery 2.98. Two gallon oil 69 cents. Ford and Chev parts discounted 20 to 50 percent. Gambles 9th Anniversary Sale.
The Royal Neighbors plan a gathering in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday April 3 at 1 30 p m Every member is asked to make a special effort to attend Refreshments will be served Oracle.
A local drug store advertises cut to any size window glass service. The shop offers prompt trimming to fit various openings and emphasizes convenient availability for customers requiring specific glass dimensions.
For sale seed oats mixed with about one third barley. Sold by L. E. Morley.
Dan Leonard and wife with children spent Sunday at the Blanchard home of Mr and Mrs W R Brookman with Miss Gerolda Richards. Mrs Leonard and their young son remained to spend a week with her parents and other relatives.
A school report lists numerous students by name with grades and measles absences across junior through senior levels. It notes several absences in first through sixth grades for measles, recent returns, and ongoing class activities in Art Geography and history. Senior class reports cover current events and shorthand progress.
In English II the area Polygons study continues with Exercising Imagination. Agriculture completes Crop Rotation and begins Commercial Fertilizers. European History finishes Great Britain and her Empire and starts The Russian Empire in the Nineteenth Century. Juniors plan a party Tuesday night with ice cream and cake for faculty. Some students suffer three day measles but miss little time. American Literature covers the origin of the modern short story. Typing class learns Cubicgrams, Telegrams, Manuscripts.
The Christian Ladies Aid met Wednesday the 2nd at Mrs Bertha Stafford home with 24 present and two visitors. A good program and a very interesting meeting were held and a splendid lunch served. All enjoyed the entire afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Oren Price entertained the Fortnightly club at seven oclock dinner on Saturday night March 24 The evening concluded with games and the high score going to Clarence Harland and Clarence Greyson
The young men's class of the M E Sunday School was entertained Friday night by Lewis Walker at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs Ray Walker. Games were played and refreshments served.
The Gravity school faculty were entertained Monday night at a dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs Albert Bender. Easter spirit appeared in games and decorations with dominoes played. Mrs Dorsey won high score and Miss Gladys Mills took consolation.
The Sharpsburg Loyal Temperance Legion met on Saturday March 8 at Olive Bloods home with Leona Blood presiding and twenty one members present. They sang humorous songs, discussed the origin of alcoholic liquor, planned an Easter egg gathering for March last Saturday of the month, and organized a bazaar lunch set for Des Moines on April 20. The group made paper flowers for ill people and sent flowers to Roy Brown in Maryville. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Lewellen.
New subscribers welcome. For sale Russian Green Seed Oats from the 1932 crop at 85 cents per bushel. Call through Guea, paid Roy Cannon.
Walter Hunt and his wife with two children Ramond and Mildred visited John Moore home on Saturday evening. Mrs G L Brookman and Mrs Grace Patch were present. Gertrude Posten and Walter Brookman drove to Blanchard Sunday morning and spent the day at W R Brookman home.
Paul Burwell has quit as manager of the local produce station and Carl Davis has taken over the position.
Boost horse condition for spring work with Dr Hess Stock Tonic. This tonic promotes vigor and health in horses, aiding digestion and overall stamina for the upcoming seasonal chores.
The clerk of the district court of Taylor County Iowa appointed G W Beemer as administrator of the Beemer estate on March 1 1934. Creditors must file claims legally authenticated for allowance and all debts should be paid to the administrator. Attorneys James R Locke and Reid L Hunt represent the administrator.
The notice urges all religiously inclined to attend Methodist Church services on Sunday at Oak Hill. Activities include Church School at 10:00 A M Worship at 11:00 A M Epworth League at 7:15 P M and an Evening sermon at 8:00 P M. You are invited to attend services at Oak Hill.
Local item notes availability of poultry medicines and tonics at the drug store, signaling supply for farm care and poultry health. The brief emphasizes practical goods for farmers and households, with a focus on accessible veterinary and health products.
George Wollenhaupt visited Gravity on Tuesday afternoon for business matters related to ongoing operations.
Sunday Mr and Mrs W R Richardson with their children and grandchildren gathered at Oscar White's home for dinner and a day together, capturing a family reunion mood and steady social pleasure.
The Free Methodist Church invites all to Sunday School at 10:00 a m and preaching at 11:00 a m. Sunday evening service is at 7:30 p m with a Wednesday prayer meeting and a monthly class meeting on the first Sunday at 11:00 a m. Everyone is welcome across ages to join.
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