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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1933
Page
1
Secretary Wallace spoke in Des Moines Saturday night to promote administration agriculture plans. The radio broadcast carried the manuscript address well but the final fifteen minutes drifted. he appeared unsure after finishing the set speech.
The November term begins Tuesday before Judge Homer A. Fuller with a light docket and few important cases. Thirty five new cases are listed, mostly civil, and only five criminal cases may go to trial if plans hold. Many carryovers from prior terms should be dismissed or tried to avoid delays.
Attorneys urged to fulfill duties and the district judge to press for trial or dismissal after a fair period for trial has passed, aiming to settle the matter promptly.
A reader recalls a severe Sunday dust storm that affected driving conditions on dirt roads from Red Oak through Villisea and Guss, noting it as one of the worst and making safe vehicle handling difficult.
Most farmers in the county expect to finish husking this week as unseasonably mild fall weather and absence of rain kept corn in good condition for cribbing. Prices are hoped to rise to move surplus onto the market.
Glenn Warner and family move into the Kenneth Parks residence in the north part of town while Parks moves to the Warner farm. Warner will make the Parks house his home and Parks will occupy the farm until March first.
Edmund Morley, a freshman music student at Drake University, practices the role of Thaddeus from The Bohemian Girl by Michael William Balfe. The University will present the opera on December 13, 14, and 15.
Leslie Anderson and family moved to the Jay Brown farm located south of town, joining local residents establishing new residence in the rural area.
The eisteddfod, a Welsh festival of music and competitions, traces origins to early Welsh assemblies and 12th century courts. It evolved from bard licensing to a national event revived in the nineteenth century, now annual in North and South Wales with thousands attending.
A poem by Wilhelmina Stitch extols words as precious and varied. It personifies vocabulary as living, colorful, and musical, comparing terms to wings, trees, stars, jade, and gems. The piece connects words to divine gifts and universal delight.
The article explains that every portion of the moon experiences direct sunshine for about two weeks, causing surface lava to reach roughly 216 degrees Fahrenheit. In contrast, areas shaded from the sun plunge to about 248 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. Atmosphere absence drives these large temperature swings across times and places.
A Kansas City Times feature praises the post graduate wife for keeping the home orderly and meals refined. It notes her foresight in guarding her husband’s health, managing appearances, and arranging social outings to preserve his affection and status.
An examination notes that United States army bugle calls reflect foreign influence from allied nations. Singlish and French influences predominate as a rule, with US calls largely fragments of signals once used by European neighbors. some melodies and rhythms mirror those of other countries.
Visitors in Waterloo Belelem tour the Mont St Jean and two battlefield monuments the Lion and the farms near Hougoumont battle relics show bullets and weapons at souvenir shops many items are spurious. The Hotel des Colonnes is noted for Victor Hugo who is said to have written much of his Leg Miserables there.
A community gathering at Jessie Beemer’s home on November 8 saw 22 attendees with Mayme Gold leading devotions. Readings by Bertha Goudie, Jessie Fuelberth, and Gold followed. A bulb and plant exchange occurred and lunch was hosted by the hostess and helpers. Plans for December 13 at Mayme Gold’s home include a Christmas grab bag and a devotional leader and program committee were named. Several local visits and social details are listed, including upcoming events at Holt Ind. school and community activities across nearby towns.
Gamble Stores in Clarinda Iowa cuts 40 to 45 percent off standard list on Pharis first line tires, appealing to budget minded customers with lower income.
A home dinner for six costs at most two dollars, with two main dishes: Pot Roast with Cranberry Gravy and Stringless Bean Salad with Roquefort Dressing. Recipes detail browning beef, simmering with cranberry sauce, and making a Roquefort emulsion for the salad dressing.
Methanol sold at 44 cents per gallon and glycerine anti freeze at 98 cents per gallon at Gamble Stores in Clarinda Iowa. The notation emphasizes local stock and pricing.
Mrs. A E Churchill is suffering from an infection in a limb and has to stay in bed per doctor orders to treat it and prevent spread. Her daughter Mrs Guy Joslyn is caring for her.
J S Francis and his wife and daughter traveled to Red Oak on Sunday to visit at the home of Mrs. Francis wife sister Mrs Ralph Franklin.
C E Martin, who had been in Canada for several weeks handling land business, returned home on Monday.
J S Pieringer Optometrist, a Bedford business established in 1901, marks a long standing presence in the town’s medical services with over a century of local eye care.
Bert Meyers and his wife of Northboro visited at the Fred Meyers home Sunday. Mrs. Meyers remained to help take care of Fred who is in ill health.
Five room house and three lots in Gravity offered for sale or trade. Seller George Depew seeks corn or live stock in exchange. Trade possible with flexible terms and delivery. Local real estate note indicating a property swap option with agricultural commodities as payment.
The national event takes place today at West Point Nebraska with nine midwest state representatives. Husking occurs on Ben Stalp’s farm near West Point. Last year’s winner Carl Seiler of Illinois will not compete today.
O. M. Burley, Lee Quimby, Wayne Kysar, Clifford Heller and Gaylord Gardner work in Blockton's cement plant. They are making concrete for contractors on the road north of Blockton. Under current plans they work three days this week and three days next week, totaling six days for the period.
Oliver Posten and his wife and Harry Morley and his wife drove to Des Moines on Sunday morning and spent the day with Dorothy and Edmund, students at Drake University, before returning home Sunday evening.
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