15 May 1947
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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
1
The Gravity Independent notes 26 inches of rain last night and warm weather. Farmers plan corn planting this week, with May 10 to 20 as ideal according to tradition. Improved power farming speeds field work compared with thirty years ago.
Iowa reports on spring tile drainage expansion across the state to improve farm land. Clean plowing aids corn borer control while early germination for beans is emphasized. Economists advise pushing early pigs to align with late summer markets and fertilizer use may halve with proper application. Iowa honey output fell 44 percent in 1946, vegetable crops require richer soil, and a milk per cow record is noted. Timberland totals exceed 2 million acres as DDT controls carrot weevil and carrot root fly.
Fragmentary note from Iowa State College discusses timing for heavy marketings and recommends commercial fertilizer applied with a plant attachment. The readable portion emphasizes practical agricultural advice.
Free Methodist Church with Pastor Bertha A Brown offers Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Ministry of the Word at 11:00 a.m. Young People's Service at 8:00 p.m. Preaching Service at 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Fast Prayer Friday at 10:00 a.m. All invited.
The Methodist Church with Pastor W J Weber announces Mothers Day observance this coming Sunday after the Baccalaureate Service last Sunday. Activities include baptisms and reception of members, Church School after worship, evening Song Services and meditation. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 9 30 at the parsonage.
D M C members and guests gathered for a 7 o'clock dinner Tuesday hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Burmeister. Attendees included Mrs F M Smith Mrs Ralph Lucas Miss Mary Bill Mr and Mrs C C Bill Gordon Mrs L T Reed Mr and Mrs Claude Gray Mrs Ralph Lucas Mr and Mrs Harry Livingston Mr and Mrs Earl King and Mr and Mrs J S Francis.
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