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Newspaper

Gravity Independent

Location

Gravity, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1933

Page

3

Press Club Meeting at Blockton Hosts Generous Hospitality

The Taylor County Press Club met at the Blockton News office with Eliis Nulph hosting and serving Platte river water and candy. Represented papers enjoyed hospitality. next meeting set for Clearfield with editor Andrews. Orville Burley fractured toes when piling crushed his foot. he will be laid off for some time.

Taylor County Press Club Blockton News Eliis Nulph News Platte River Nulph Clearfield Andrews The Enterprise Orville Burley Blockton

Carson man visits relatives and returns home

Sam Storms of Carson visited last week with his cousins, Mrs. Kate Estle and B. F. and Riley Richardson, and returned to his home Sunday.

Sam Storms Carson Kate Estle B. F. and Rile Richardson

Community PT A Meeting Plans Christmas Program

A very good program was driven at the PT A Meeting Tuesday evening Plans for the community Christmas tree treats and program were completed Attendance at the Meeting was unusually large.

PT. A

Why This Man Left His Home

A Lincoln man, seeking morphine withdrawal, walked into Clarinda County Clerk’s office and asked to be confined in the state hospital. He said he began morphine during the war and now uses 40 grains daily. The Page County Commission approved the request and he was sent to the hospital. Dr. F K Burnett warned he may be unsettled for weeks before recovery.

Clarinda Lincoln Nebraska State Hospital Page County Commission F. K. Burnett

Hixson and Cunningham Wed in Quiet Colorado Home Ceremony

Clara E. Hixson of Kalamazoo Michigan married J. J. Cunningham a Fort Collins Colorado rancher at the home of Rev. R. O. Campbell 7200 West Fourteenth Avenue November 2 1933. Attendants were J. W. Carpenter and sister in law. Supper followed. The couple will reside near Fort Collins.

R. O. Campbell West Fourteenth Avenue Clara E. Hixson Kalamazoo Michigan J. J. Cunningham Fort Collins Colorado Rev. Campbell J. W. Carpenter Mountain Oly Ft. C Sling

Ethics of Banking by Melvin A. Traylor

Op-ed by Melvin A. Traylor, president of First National Bank in Chicago, weighing ethics in banking and the responsibilities of financial institutions to customers and the public.

Ethics OF Banking Melvin A. Traylor First National Bank Chicago

Bankers duty tied to community prosperity

Melvin A. Traylor argues a bank is a quasi public entity. A banker who neglects customers and the community harms both his reputation and the locality's future prosperity.

Bankers must show high level honesty in long term interests

The speaker argues bankers should go beyond mere not stealing. They must forego short term gains if actions could harm customers or the wider business, stressing a higher integrity level beyond basic honesty. The point emphasizes trust as essential to the financial system.

The Influence of Reading on Youth in a San Francisco Library

A child in Oakland reads a Jack London story in a library and adopts a life of adventure with a clear conscience. The article argues stories shape character, citing London and other writers as models, urging parents and teachers to provide beneficial reads.

San Francisco Bay Oakland Public Library Ake Tuhaway Jack London

Oldest House Found in Castile Cave Says Archaeologist

Dr. F. W. Blackmar of the University of Kansas reports a cave near Castile, Spain, containing remains of 18 different races living as far back as 100000 years ago, suggesting early man inhabited a single site.

Castile Spain F. W. Blackmar University of Kansas

Film Star Announces Fifth Marriage For Love

A prominent film star, repeatedly divorced, reveals to her director that she is marrying again for love. The director reacts with a playful remark about abandoning the "gold standard" of wealth in favor of romance.

May

Methodist Church Announces Weekly Worship and Events

The notice lists Sabbath welcome services and timings including Church School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at noon. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Evening sermon at 7:30 p.m. A Thanksgiving dinner is scheduled and Don Bancroft will speak Thursday night December 7. Oak Hill services are next Sunday with worship at 10:00 a.m. and Church School at 11:00 a.m. The pastor notes several absentees last Sunday.

Epworth League Don Bancroft Oak Hill

Doughnut sale at Posten's Store nets 1100 for Oak Hill Aid

The Oak Hill community reports a doughnut sale held at Posten's Store on Saturday, clearing 1100 for the Aid fund. Myrtle Corbin thanks Posten Co and Gravity supporters, plus volunteers including Bessie Barker and Lottie Kimpton, for their help and donated materials.

Posten Myrtle Corbin The Posten Co Grace Beemer Calista Hamilton Jessie Beemer Maegie McPherron Elbert Hollis Lemans Sask Canada Bianeice Beasie Barker C. W. Barton Lester Corbin Fred Shafar Frank Kimpton Mildred Barker F. Clement A. Firkin Harry Crowell Lewis Barker Mildred Carl Sexton New Market Nate Sexton Gaul Virgil Lorna Frank Kent Clarinna J. A. Melton Garl New Mexico Mt. Worlah Missouri Misdames Lily Liston

Family Visit Near Omaha Highlighted

Paul Morgan his wife and their son Richard of Omaha spent Sunday with his sister Mrs Albert Levi and family at their home, sharing a family gathering in the city.

Paul Morgan Richard Omaha Albert Levi

Harris Family Visit From New Market

Mr and Mrs Walter Harris and their son Thos Harris and wife of New Market spent Sunday visiting Mrs Martha Harris at her home.

Walter Harris Thos. Harris New Market Martha Harris

Ladies Aid Homecoming Planned by Christian Church

The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church schedules its annual Homecoming for Tuesday December 19. All church families are invited to a pot-luck supper. A box will be packed for the Orphans home at Council Buffs.

Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Council Buffs

Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Claude Gray Home

The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church met at Mrs Claude Gray's home Wednesday of last week with 21 members attending and enjoying the program presented.

Ladies Aid of the Christian Church Claude Gray

Nielsen Family Spends Sunday With Relatives in Fontanelle

Andy Nielsen and his family visited Fontanelle on Sunday to enjoy a day with relatives, sharing time and hospitality in a family outing.

Andy Nielsen Fontanelle

Professor Dorsey and family visit brother near Mt Ayr

Prof Dorsey and his family drove to the home of his brother near Mt Ayr where they spent time visiting.

Prof. Dorsey Mt.Ayr

Lawson Family Visit To J E Clark Home

Mr and Mrs Clyde Lawson and daughter Phyllis Jean of Clarinda visited last Wednesday at the home of her father J E Clark in town.

Clyde Lawson Phyllis Jean Clarinda J. E. Clark

Lunds and Shenandoah kin visit Shenandoah group

Mr and Mrs Albert Lund and Mrs Jutia Sawveiut Shenandoah spent Sunday with EB Martin Audrey and other local residents.

Albert Lund Jutia Sawveiut Shenandoah Martin Audrey

Mrs Thompson Visits St Joseph With J Clark Family

Mrs. F. P. Thompson of St. Joseph Missouri visited her last Thursday with J. and Clark and family.

F. P. Thompson St. Joseph Missouri J. &. Clark

Resourceful Prophet Old Moore Tombstone tale linked to Bexley Kent

The Morning Post notes the hidden identity of Old Moore of almanack fame. It claims his original tombstone will be reinstalled in St Mary’s church south porch, Bexley Kent. A village resident foretold events for each month, including a blunder predicting July snow which came true.

Old Moore Peter Simple Morning ‘Post St. Mary's Parish Bexley Kent

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