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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1933
Page
3
Secretary Wallace delivered a prepared oration in Des Moines on Saturday night broadcast by radio to promote administration agriculture plans. He appeared confident with the manuscript but faltered near the end, likened to a ship in fog as the final fifteen minutes disappointed though not unexpectedly.
The November term, with Judge Homer A. Fuller presiding, is expected to be light. The docket lists 85 new cases, mostly civil, with only five criminal cases slated for trial if unchanged. Many carried over from prior terms may be dismissed or tried, as delays hinder settlements.
The notice criticizes prolonged delays in legal publications and urges attorneys to act promptly. It calls on the district judge to demand a trial or dismissal after a fair chance to proceed, emphasizing accountability and timely justice.
Motorists faced a severe dust storm Sunday afternoon as a Red Oak trip along a dirt road from Villisea to Guss proved dangerous. Drivers reported very limited visibility and challenging car handling in the swirling dust.
Farmers in the county expect to finish husking this week aided by unusually pleasant fall weather. No rain has harmed the crop, and corn has come in good condition for cribbing. Prospects hinge on price improvements to move the surplus to market.
Glenn Warner and family move into the Kenneth Parks residence in the town’s north section while Kenneth Parks and family take over the Warner farm. Parks will occupy the farm until March first as Warner plans to establish his home in the townhouse property.
Edmund Morley, a Drake University freshman music student, is practicing the role of Thaddeus in The Bohemian Girl by Michael William Balfe, with performances scheduled for December 13 14 and 15 at the university.
Leslie Anderson and family have relocated to the Jay Brown farm located south of town, joining a growing number of residents moving to rural properties in the area.
The eisteddfod, annual Welsh festival of music and competitions, traces roots to medieval bardic assemblies. Early records show events from 1170 at Lord Rhys castle, evolving into a royal tribunal during Tudor times with Elizabeth I issuing a 1658 commission. Revived in the 19th century, it now occurs yearly in North and South Wales with thousands in attendance.
A reflective piece extolling words as precious gifts, likening them to wings, trees, jewels, and stars. It celebrates diverse qualities from tender murmurs to bold shouts, noting words can soothe, inspire, and delight like nature and heavenly riches.
The article explains that every moon region experiences sunlight for about half its cycle and faces extreme heat around 216 degrees Fahrenheit when sunlit, while areas in darkness reach as low as 243 degrees below zero. It notes no atmosphere causes drastic temperature contrasts across surface areas and times.
A Kansas City Times snippet describes a wife maintaining a pristine home and social routine to suit her husband. She manages meals, appearance, and even where he sleeps, aiming to preserve his love of home and health.
An Exchange item notes that American bugle calls show English and French influence from pre Revolutionary and Revolutionary times. It observes that US calls largely reuse European fragments in both melody and rhythm, with few exceptions.
In Waterloo Belgium visitors tour Mont St. Jean and monuments on the old battlefield including the Lion La Haye Sainte and Hougoumont. Relics in shops are often dubious while the Hotel des Colonnes is linked to Victor Hugo writing much of Les Miserables.
A community gathering at Jessie Beemer home on November 8 drew 22 participants. Devotions led by Mayme Gold, readings by Bertha Goudie and others, a bulb exchange, and a lunch were on the program. Next meeting set for December 13 at Mayme Gold’s home with a Christmas grab bag planned. A doughnut sale will be held November 17 at Posten & Son’s in Gravity. Several local residents visited, with notes on family health and weekend visits.
Bargain alert at Gamble Stores in Clarinda Iowa offering 40 to 45 percent off standard list on Pharis first line tires. Local shoppers welcome the price drops as a boost to affordability.
A two dollar home dinner for six demonstrates thrift with a pot roast Cranberry gravy and a stringless bean salad Roquefort dressing. The recipe outlines browning beef simmering with cranberry sauce and water then serving with a bean salad coated in a Roquefort oil vinaigrette.
Methanol alcohol 44 cents per gallon and glycerine anti freeze 98 cents per gallon offered by Gamble Stores in Clarinda Iowa. The listing notes low pricing to attract customers at the local outlet.
Mrs. A. E. Churchill lies in bed with an infection on a limb as doctors order rest to stop the spread. Her daughter Mrs. Guy Joslyn is assisting in her care.
J S Francis with his wife and daughter drove to Red Oak on Sunday to visit Mrs. Francis’ sister Mrs Ralph Franklin at her home for the afternoon.
C E Marti, who had been in Canada for several weeks on land business, returned home Monday.
J S Pieringer, an optometrist with a Bedford location dating to 1901, continues serving the community with eye examinations and eyewear fittings. Local residents have long relied on his practice for vision care in the area.
Bert Meyers and his wife of Northboro visited Fred Meyers at his home on Sunday. Mrs. Meyers remained to help care for Fred who is in ill health for the time being.
Property listing for a five room house and three lots in Gravity offered for sale or trade. Will accept corn or live stock in exchange. Contact George Depew.
The national corn husking contest is held today at West Point Nebraska with nine Midwestern states represented. The event takes place 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 are in the cement plant at Blockton making concrete for contractors on the bridge project north of Blockton. They have worked three days a week and will receive the last three days of this week and the first three days of next week under current plans.
Oliver Posten and his wife spent Sunday in Des Moines with Dorothy and Edmund, students at Drake University, before returning home Sunday evening.
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