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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1938
Page
7
Local item notes Dr M R Francis dentist and oral surgeon in Bedford Iowa has sold house paints at two dollars a gallon. The Drug Store invites customers to come in and buy paints.
Mr and Mrs J S Francis attended the dedication ceremony at the Creston Methodist church on Sunday highlighting the community’s religious milestone and the couple’s participation in the event.
Homer Beemer traveled to Des Moines on a business trip Tuesday. He was accompanied by Mrs. George Beemer and Mrs. Horace Beemer.
Mr and Mrs Frank Chandler went to Des Moines this morning. Their son Will drove down last evening returning with them this morning.
Mrs. Howard Sturm offers music lessons during vacation. The Haly Ace club members and husbands enjoyed a Friday pot luck supper at the Harold Dowell home.
Mrs. Fred Kysar slipped on a wet porch at her home last Saturday morning and fractured her right shoulder.
The Ray Walker family and Mr and Mrs Jess Johnson along with Miss Geraldine Ginn and Mrs Mabel Piper attended the dedication of the new Methodist church at Creston on Sunday.
Thurs patrons at Benton No.5 planned a basket dinner for teacher Miss Helen Madden and her pupils. They enjoyed a noon meal and social time. On Friday, the last day of school, the teacher and pupils held a weiner roast at the Lake of Three Fires.
The Rebekah circle will hold its meeting at the residence of Mrs Louisa Perry next Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Claude Straight announce the marriage of their daughter Katherine Evan to Robert Beckett son of Mr and Mrs George Beckett both of Gravity. The couple wed December 20 1937 in Savannah Missouri with the bride's sister and husband Mr and Mrs Gilbert Yearous of New Market in attendance.
I thank friends and neighbors for cards letters flowers and support during my illness. Your kindness meant a great deal to me.
On Sunday May 15 at 2 pm Misa Phyllis Salter daughter of Mr and Mrs George Salter and Frank Oxley son of Mr and Mrs Abe Oxley of Siam were married at the Bedford Presbyterian Manse with Rev Stanley Schlick officiating. The bride, a Bedford high school graduate class of 1935, has taught in rural schools the past three years. The groom farms the Ilo Wilson farm north of Gravity and they will reside there. Attendants were the bride’s parents and sister Mrs Henry Molgard of Council Bluffs. A wedding dinner followed at the Salter home with about thirty relatives and friends present.
W L Chandler of Shenandoah came last Wednesday to visit relatives and friends, extending a brief trip to familiar faces in the area.
Dr and Mrs FP A Hines attended the Tulip show at Pella last Wednesday, joining local visitors in viewing the seasonal display and celebrating the community event.
Jesse Levitt and his nephew A. W. Kearns with family visited their Terra Haute home last Sunday after attending the birthday party of their aunt, Mrs. Nelson.
Mrs G L Brookman and Mrs Grace Patch visited Sunday at the W R Brookman home in Blanchard accompanying W H Brookman on the outing.
Mrs E J Posten and Gertrude traveled to Des Moines on Sunday and visited relatives, returning home that evening.
Mr and Mrs Russell Ackley and daughter visited over the weekend with his parents Jas Ackley and wife.
R A Heninger from Clarinda visited Sunday at the A J Heninger residence, spending time with the family and sharing news of the week.
The Semper Fidelis club members met Friday with Mrs. Dave Foster for a local gathering.
The Bedford Hatchery operated by Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Page offers cream from Tay lor county breeding stock for sale each Monday. They provide careful attention to all custom hatching orders and invite customers to bring eggs on Wednesdays 112 to a tray, highlighting modern electric equipment and reasonable prices.
A five day Bible School is planned for Oak Hill church next week or the week after. The Christian and Methodist churches of Gravity prepare a play Follow Thou Me. Miss Harriett Woodyard wed Harold Barchus at noon by The Lake of Three Fires. A Cres ton District Epworth League Rally comes to Greenfield on June 2. A special 200th anniversary of Methodism service with communion is announced next Sunday at 11 a.m.
The administrator of the estate of Charles E Ledgerwood deceased has filed a final report in Taylor County Iowa and asked for approval and discharge. A hearing will be held at 10:00 a m on the set day of June 1938 in Bedford Iowa to show cause why the final report should not be approved and the administrator discharged from further duty or responsibility.
Mr and Mrs S B Aid of New Market visited with Mr and Mrs E M Baker from Wednesday through Sunday, sharing time and hospitality in a short social trip.
Loretta Baker spends a few days at the home of her cousin Cleo Roberts near Brooks.
Arthur Clabeugh announces candidacy for the Republican nomination in Taylor County's 2nd district for member of the county board of supervisors. The term begins January 1, 1940, pending primary voters' decision in the district.
J R Henderson announces candidacy for nomination to the office of county treasurer subject to the will of the Republican Voters at the June Primary. He asks for support and says it will be appreciated.
County auditor candidate announces run in the June Republican primary. Robert D. Bob Goforth declares candidacy for the county auditor position pending GOP voters decision.
County Clerk announces candidacy for the clerk of the courts in Taylor County subject to the decision of Democratic voters in Claude Gray.
Chioe H Wisdom announces candidacy for reelection as county recorder subject to Republican voters in the June primary. He seeks support from voters and emphasizes continuing public service in the county recorder’s office.
J A Wyant declares in a brief notice that he is the named person speaking or acting in the document. The statement reflects a simple self-identification without additional context or details.
A historic note outlines steps for farm cleanup including filling mudholes burning old straw stacks fencing off holes under buildings removing manure piles eradicating rats mice and pigeons spreading crushed rock around water tanks cleaning and disinfecting animal buildings scrubbing feed boxes and roosts with hot lye water It emphasizes a yearly program to prevent diseases and improve profit by removing young pigs from old lots and buildings and notes germs can persist years in mud and dark corners.
A few days spent in cleaning up the barnyard and stock barns would add many dollars to the average farmer's livestock profits. Old hog lots harbor parasites and germs of livestock diseases such as mange lice swine enteritis chicken cholera horse distemper contagious abortion hog cholera and lockjaw. A 20 percent reduction in disease is expected in the first year.
Tam a candidate for the office of sheriff of Taylor county subject to the decision of the Republican voters in the coming primary election I will appreciate your support W J Nevius.
Candidate Jas A Lucae files for Rep in Taylor County subject to Republican primary voters June 6. Announcement notes party designation and election date.
Vernon Valentine announces his candidacy for Clerk of the District Court of Taylor County, subject to Republican primary voters' decision on June 6. He seeks the office in the upcoming election.
E C Heaton announces: I am County Attorney of Taylor and a Republican voter at the June primary. He appeals for support from Republican voters and asks for backing in the upcoming election.
The sheriff of Taylor County asks Republican voters to support him in the June primary election. E R Bowen Grant Two urges backing as the decision nears.
Ralph C. Jones of Lenox urges Republican voters to support him in the June primary, asking for active help in the decision. He emphasizes his candidacy for county attorney and appeals to party members to back his bid.
Clifford Shields announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for member of the Taylor County Board of Supervisors from the 2nd district. Primary election to be held June 6. If elected, term begins January 1, 1940.
A Republican candidate announces intent to run for Clerk of the District Court in Taylor County at the June 6 primary election. The notice urges Republican voters to support the bid and conveys sincere appreciation.
A county treasurer candidate announces support from Republican voters at the June primary election. Ray V. Anderson of Lenox is named as the favored nominee amid local party activity and candidate endorsements.
Ivan Wells appeals to Democrat voters in the upcoming primary election to decide the County Sheriff race. He asks for their backing and outlines his campaign intent.
A candidate for nomination to the office of Representative from Taylor county in Iowa announces their candidacy for the next General Assembly. The run is subject to the Republican vote in the June primary and the candidate seeks active support.
C. H. (Cliff) Templeton of Ross Township seeks the nomination for County Auditor in the June 6 primary. He asks voters to support his candidacy in the upcoming election.
The county clerk notes that the position is subject to the decision of the Republican vote in the June primary and expresses appreciation for support from Frank Herriott, Benton Two.
I am a candidate for the nomination to the office of member of the Taylor County Board of Supervisors from the 2nd district, subject to the decision of Republican voters at the primary election June 6. Term of office commencing January 1, 1940.
Seventeen new wallpaper patterns were received last week and added to stock. Prices start at 5card per roll and range upward. Visit the Drug Store to view the selection.
Glen and Jay Levitt traveled to Stronghurst Illinois for a brief visit lasting a few days starting yesterday.
Independent office advertises customized job printing and farm sale notices tailored to customer needs. Includes selection of formats, sizes, and deadlines to fit agricultural and business requirements.
Mr and Mrs Billy Brown welcomed Mr and Mrs F M Brown and Chas Brown, parents and brother of Mr Brown, as their guests Sunday in a modest family gathering.
Miss Mary Margaret Moore led pupils and patrons of Lee school in a picnic at the schoolhouse on Friday, the last day of the term, celebrating the closing of another school year.
Friday, the last day of school at Chensworth, Miss Ariel Smith and her pupils visited Corning to watch Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, marking the term’s end with a school outing.
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