Gravity Iown Post Office Listing Note
Editor Francis enters Gravity Iown post office as second class main matter. official notation appears in publication records.
18 Nov 1937
Page 1
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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1937
Page
1
Editor Francis enters Gravity Iown post office as second class main matter. official notation appears in publication records.
The paper will be printed one day earlier next week due to Thanksgiving. Editors urge timely submission of news and advertisements to ensure proper layout and avoid disappointing readers and staff.
A large crowd estimated at eight thousand attended the hall game between two local teams. The text notes an equal effort from both sides with a close contest and strong fan turnout in the stands.
Nebraska shocked critics by tying Pittsburg and then falling behind after two Neb raska fumbles in the fourth quarter. The Panthers secured two late touchdowns as 75,000 plus fans watched at Pittsburg Stadium.
Mrs. Ben Resh of Stanton came last Thursday to care for her daughter and little grandson, Mrs. Artie Barkley and Lewis Arthur.
A compact item lists individuals including Chas. Lock Chas. BE Patch Mrs Geo Grayson R. H. Akers Mrs Emma Terry Lowel Leighton Mrs A E Churchill Oscar Roush in a brief community notation.
A historical bake guide lists two pumpkin pie variants. One uses cooked pumpkin, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, mace, vanilla, orange juice and rind with rich milk, baking at 425 degrees for 25 minutes and serving 12 with cheese squares. The second combines brown sugar, spices, egg yolks and whites, milk, pumpkin, butter, pecans in a baked shell, with a meringue topping and 20 minute bake, serving 6.
Mr and Mrs Richard Buckner of Clarinda visited here Sunday with his parents O M Buckner and wife
Mr and Mrs Max Shipley of Bedford attended church at Oak Hill then visited Mrs Cree. Miss Jamnita Crowell visited Holt Independent. The Holt club met and a program by Mark Youngs Jessie Sexone and Fred Shafars delighted the crowd. A sack supper followed. Next meeting will be December 17 with Miss Barker and pupils. Margret Salter slept over with friends. Mr and Mrs Liston traveled to Cainville Missouri to visit relatives. Pauline Hachey hosted the Double Deck Bridge club. Colorado Springs and Cromwell visitors were guests.
Among Oak Hill attendees at the New Market S S convention on Sunday afternoon were M and Mrs Harry Crowell and Jami a Mesadame, Jessie Fusibarth, Maud O Dell, Lou Gree, Virginia Taylor and Robert, Fred Shafar and Deoville Bates were Sunday dinner guests in the Merle Allen home.
Many residents from this county section traveled to Bedford on Thursday night to participate in the Armistice Day observance, joining a regional crowd in the event.
Mrs. Joe Shaw, visiting her sister Mrs W L Chandler at the Kent Wallace home, left Tuesday for her home in Las Animas Colorado. Mr and Mrs Wallace drove her to Range City where she boarded the train.
Mrs Gartie McColm of Shenandoah came last Wednesday for a visit with Mrs Elmer Dutton and other friends.
Leonard Gallagher and his wife visited Des Moines over the weekend along with Mrs Gallagher’s parents Oliver Posten and his wife. The gathering highlighted family ties during a short social trip.
Philip Liston and his wife traveled to Dainsville Missouri on Friday to visit relatives and spend time with family.
Sunday dinner guests included Mrs Gib son formerly Miss Mildred Leach of Creston a Fosters Corbins connection. Misa Ruby Abbey of Corning and Misa Laura Heatherington visited Mildred Barker. Marie Kingery stayed over with Miss Barker. John West and Kenneth Barker hosted visitors, while families from Stockton and Leroy Kansas visited relatives. Mrs Jessie Rogers and granddaughter visited Frank Kimpton and Anna Andrew near Guss. Mr Earl Cooney and Mrs Crowell called on Alonzo Firking family. Mrs Ralph Schooling is improving after childbirth.
Dr F A Hines traveled to Ames last Thursday on a business trip. He met local contacts and discussed forthcoming arrangements during his visit to the city.
Mrs. Mary Morris traveled last Tuesday to the residence of R Glasgow located north of New Market where she will be employed.
A township resident is named among the panel of trial jurors to appear for service at the district court's November term, scheduled to convene November 30.
Mia Rogers visited with sister Fannie Kimpton in LeRoy Kansas on Friday. She stayed at the Kimpton home and also spent time with Frink and John Kimpton during the visit with her granddaughter Lois.
Mrs. Faonie Kimpton visited in Clarinda Sunday at the home of her granddaughter Mrs. Carl Millison. Ms. Maggie Douglas visited at the Stanley Gascow home.
The older group will gather Monday night November 22 at 7 30 at Mrs Bissingers home. All interested are cordially invited to attend.
Friends of Mr and Mrs John McNeese held a pot luck dinner Friday evening followed by four tables of cards. High score for ladies went to Mrs Harry Harland and high score for men to Merte Harland.
Jeas Clark and wife spent last Thursday and Friday with Mrs. Clark's brother Carl Leaverton and family near Sherpsburg.
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