Framois Editor and Publisher In Early Michigan Notice
Fragmentary notice mentions Framois as editor and publisher with postal classification details indicating publishing or office location at Gravity. May indicate mailing status or archival record.
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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1944
Page
3
Fragmentary notice mentions Framois as editor and publisher with postal classification details indicating publishing or office location at Gravity. May indicate mailing status or archival record.
Baseball fans now await the World Series in Missouri as the Cardinals and Browns, champions of the National and American Leagues, return home to settle the title. The series began yesterday with high radio excitement and eager anticipation over the length of the showdown.
The report notes 11.56 inches of total rainfall from Sunday night through Monday and Monday night. It expresses a wish for an Indian Summer in October and November and suggests a light frost could halt plant growth and aid fruit trees and shrubs in preparing for colder weather.
The sudden shift from wet weather to freezing temperatures harms fruit trees and corn. Frost will prevent much improvement in corn that suffered earlier damage, so growth should halt sooner to reach harvest. Some corn will be soft this year despite best efforts.
The commission set the 1944 45 trapping season from November 10 to January 10 with trapping starting at noon on opening day. The Muscatine area along the river is restricted for certain species and beaver season is closed except by permit. Last year Iowa trappers totaled 979 315 fur bearing animals sold for 2 961 492 55 dollars and a top earner exceeded 60 dollars per day.
We express appreciation for flowers and sympathy shown at the funeral service and for all acts of kindness from friends and neighbors. Sincerely, Mrs Jessie Ray Mrs Harold Dowell Mrs G. A. Schrimer.
Susan L Ray born August 28 1852 in Des Moines County Iowa died September 24 1944 in Bedford aged 92 years 1 month 1 day She moved with her family to Taylor County in 1865 was the youngest of six children She married Wesley W Ray December 10 1867 and had three children all predeceased Her husband died in 1836 She joined the Christian church early and remained active She lived at home until about a year ago Survived by daughter in law Mrs Jessie Ray of Chicago granddaughters Mrs Harold Dowell Gravity and Mrs G A Schirmer Chicago IL plus many nieces nephews and friends Funeral held at the Christian Church in Gravity at 2 pm last Wednesday led by Rev C E Ep from Clarinda with interment in Gravity Cemetery Music by a mixed quartet and pallbearers Claude Gray Harry Valentine Cleo Savage Oliver Posten Ira Jewell Herbert Reeve.
Local residents Mrs Maria Johnston and daughter Mise Dorothy Lewis spent Saturday in Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Frank Bordner hosted Mer and Mee Garold Bayles of Des Moines on Sunday. Mrs Elvin Beemer returned home after a short Des Moines visit. Mrs Meredith Walker and Alice Ann visited from Thursday to Saturday evening with Mrs Agnea Walker in Des Moines.
Mr Frank Wallace Mrs Frank Wallace and Mrs Ed Lock drove to Maryville Friday and spent the day.
Doyle Reynolds and the family of Corydon along with Mr and Mrs Frank Sefest and their children were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Verl Baker.
Mrs Corwyn Hicks, visiting her mother Mr Chas Weller, left Friday to join her husband stationed in Mammoth New Jersey.
Relatives report Densel Roberts missing in action in France. He is the grandson of Mrs Effie Koneene and son of Mr and Mrs Gao Roberts, formerly of a farm north of here, now residing in Vancouver Washington.
Elmer Churchill and family visited their daughters Mrs Ralph Eyers and Mrs DeLores Amen in Council Bluffs over Jagp weekend.
Mr and Mrs E J Posten and Mrs Chandler drove to Des Moines Sunday to visit their granddaughter and niece Mrs Roy Mohrman and her family. They were joined by Mr Mohrman and his parents from Chicago visiting Des Moines.
Richard N. M. Snyder told Haston High School's 1944 graduates that adults have failed, apologizing for a world in crisis after two millennia of Christianity. He urged graduates to build a better world despite youth’s modern rebellion and social temptations.
Gov. John W Bricker Ohio Republican vice presidential hopeful mounts a 9000 mile campaign run with two Iowa stops Oct 5 Ottumwa and Rock Island Illinois. Sources note possible appearances by Roosevelt or Truman later, though a presidential visit to Iowa is uncertain and Wallace tensions may affect plans.
Miss Betty Cruzen advises bringing light frost damaged green tomatoes indoors. Ripen mature green tomatoes at 50 to 55 degrees in paper wrapped, dark storage for 6 to 8 weeks. Immature green tomatoes may be used or preserved. cooking methods vary and sweetness helps stewed or scalloped varieties.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met at the Methodist church with Mrs Heninger as business leader and Mrs L T Reed devotional leader. Miss Mary Hill led the program with readings and solos by Mrs Asroid Nelson and Mrs Pink Gold. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Clarence Barchus. serving committee includes Mrs Frank Downing, Mrs Dave Hinton and Mrs Elmer Brown.
Mre Clark McKune arrived from Gillette Wyoming Monday evening and is visiting at the homes of her cousins Misael Lethe Sadie McKune and Fred McKune and wife.
Mrs Randna Roberts is visiting relatives in Clarinda for the week, staying with family and taking part in local visits.
Mrs F M Chandler hosted the DMC ladies and their husbands at a September dinner party on a Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Jim Ackley hosted the W E club on Tuesday evening with all members present.
Mr and Mrs Blair Price of Dallasport Washington arrived yesterday at noon and are visiting his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Oren Price along with other relatives.
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