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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1939
Page
2
School staff report confusion over outlines of invoices and voided orders. Civics class editor and sports staff describe preparing notes for tests while discussing sericulture and legume topics.
The room concluded a study session afternoon with a playful lipinoate contest won by Betty Lan esly. Grade two pupils Beverly Ann Morley An nale Sophie Bonnie Lee Humphrey Loris Mikie Parks and others scored 100 in spelling last week. Several visitors and new redoo room students were noted while primary pupils posted perfect spelling results Friday including Dee Dee McMahill Francis Gidis Bobby Marcin Lloyd Akers Barus McManbill Robert Crotsley Joanne Ledgeswood Hazel Bigwerstaff Charles Alexander Genese Crowe Francis Fickes.
Li v Arbert and wife of A' Langie visited here Sunday with their daughter Mee Vo U Lnomon and Jamitr.
Professor W A Anderson reports a Cornell study of about 3000 farmers showing most belong to one or two groups, with 20 percent belonging to none and 30 percent to one. Churches and Grange lead memberships, while younger men join less and older farmers invite participation.
Extension workers across the United States report that farm homemakers improved family health through better diets last year. Demonstrations by USDA extension agents and state colleges reached 37,000 communities, aiding 407,000 families with balanced meals and guiding food buying for 169,000 families. 16,188 schools offered better lunches with hot dishes from home demonstration programs.
Farmers hear that the sole service provided by small U S. telephone companies is handling fire alarms by phone. Most lines relay alerts free to fire departments and nearby farmers, aiding rural protection and reducing losses without extra charges or liability. Operators are highly trusted in emergencies.
Farm animal hair, though each strand is a fraction of a cent, totaled over $2,000,000 in United States sales last year. Processors curl and prepare the hair for use, with the main end use being cushioning for furniture seats.
The Marshall Social Hour club hosted by Mrs Chas Weiler and assisted by Ms Ruth Bowers met October 25. Thirteen members attended as the group discussed the Selection and Preparation of Poultry. A meal was served and in the afternoon township chair Mrs Dive Broud and music director Mrs Margaret Kaishar led a music lesson. The next gathering will be November 22 with Ms Pete Fitzgerald assisted by Ms Martha Pflauder.
Mrs Bill Reed entertained guests for a bridge party on Tuesday October 24. The event honored Mr Reed's mother Mrs J W Reed and his sister Mrs J M Frysinges. After several games light refreshments were served. Guests included Mesdemoiselle Dave Foster Gen Baker Fred Keith Bill Parke W L Chandler and Earl Coy.
Pleasant surprise Sunday night as friends visited Mr and Mrs Gorge Roberts to celebrate their birthdays. Guests included R B Monahan and wife, John Stepheny and wife, Annabel, Loyd Bradley and wife, Duane and wife, with well wishes and gifts noted.
The Royal Neighbors and their families enjoyed a seven o clock potluck dinner and Halloween party at Albert Levi's home Tuesday evening.
Mrs J W Reed and Mrs J M Fresyinger sisters of Bill Reed left for their home in Oslahamend last Friday after spending three weeks in the Reed residence.
Mrs Leva Emert and her son Cleason visited her mother at Guns and friends here and returned to Sterling Colorado on Sunday. A C Lyon escorted them to their car.
The Epworth League will cover the subject You and Your Future at Sunday evening’s meeting. A social hour follows the talk, offering members a chance to mingle after the discussion.
Mrs Robert Marshall and Miss Frances Mellinger attended the dedication of the Adventist church at Villisea and spent the weekend visiting with friends.
A cautionary tale compares poor brakes to danger on the road. A farmer Abner touches a live wire during repair work as his father shouts to release it. The message emphasizes applying brakes and driving carefully to prevent accidents or death.
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