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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1948
Page
8
Locals mention M. Damewood traveled to Omaha last week to convuls an eye specialism, noting the visit centered on medical expertise and local interest in eye care advancements.
Mrs Edgar Wainwright returned Friday from Omaha where she had been receiving treatments at a hospital. Mrs Ona Heninger went to the Wainwright home Saturday to care for Mrs Wainwright.
Mrs Corde Mobler of Los Angeles arrived here Friday for a visit with her sister Mrs Will Churchill.
Wy and Mrs Walter Gibson of Holt and Clara Cunningham of Lansing visited Mr Gibson's parents Mr and Mrs T M Utter Tuesday night of last week. Mr Gibson left for home Monday and the visitors will stay longer for the visit.
The text lists sister Mrs Edna Roberts Sunday, brother in law Mr and Mrs Rosas Parks of New Market and niece Miss Warner with family of New Market indicating a family notice or obituary fragment.
Reliable man with car wanted to call on farmers in Taylor County. Wonderful opportunity 15 to 20 dollars per day. No experience or capital required. Permanent. Write today. McNess Company Dept. A Freeport Illinois
The listing notes monuments and markers at Towa Missouri Granite Works in Bedford Iowa. It highlights products and services for memorials and commemorative stones with local business references.
Dave Henton and his family returned Saturday from a month long visit in California.
Arthur King and family and Mrs Georgie King of near Blockton were guests Sunday of their brother and son Marl King and family.
Censpools provided prompt septic tank cleaning and toilet repairs in Gravity, La with clear workmanship. Repairs included cleaning and re pairing toilets and related fixtures for functional drainage. Wrote C. W. Dague as general deliverer for the service.
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee urges proper grazing, fertilization, renovation, and reseeding to make pastures feed two cows where one grazed before. They cite Prof. Paul Burson data showing long term nutrient losses and stress nitrogen from legume plus phosphate and potash needs for dense pasture growth.
Gerald Parke of Keokuk left yesterday for his home after spending a few days with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Albert Parka and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Albert Lavi of Cedar Rapids traveled Tuesday to attend the funeral services for Mrs Serab Martlo.
Mr and Mrs Corwyn Hicka of Indianola visited Bedford Sunday at the home of his grandparents Me and Mra Lew Nichols to celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary. A family dinner was held Sunday after the anniversary on Wednesday. The couple then visited Corwyns mother in law, Mrs Fannie Weller, before returning to Indianola.
Mra Sea Jewell of Webb City Missouri and two of her grandson s visit their granddaughter and her husband at their home. She had stayed earlier with her sister and plans a trip to Clarinda to visit relatives and old friends.
Senior pictures will be taken Monday. The Gravity Bears finish the home fall season with a Friday game at 3 00 p m. Next week includes x week testing. Copies of the October paper are available from Lola Burmeister immediately. Roberta Johneos traveled to Oregon for schooling. Gravity’s baseball team defeated Blockton 19 to 4 with King pitching. Blockton’s Adama allowed 19 hits. Blockton earlier beat Gravity 8 to 9 in extra innings. Junior Class play titled Green Midnight is under way. Intermediate room reports perfect attendance last week. Several students earned 100 percent in spelling including Darren Foster and family. The third grade tepee project is underway. 678 News notes carnival prep and a cakewalk. Max Foster sold 75 carnival tickets on the radio. Katherine Reeves was absent Friday, traveling to St. Joseph Missouri. New students Hallie Ray Gueat Dorie Guest and Duane Akers join the school. Spelling perfects include Gaylen Gold La Donna Heller Max Foster Lorraine Kighmy Kathrine Reeves. Darlene Akera visited our room Monday.
We extend our sincere thanks to relatives neighbors and friends for the floral tributes expressions of sympathy and kind services during our mother’s illness and after her death Mrs Faye Lane Merle Richmond Paul Martin and family Ansel Martin and family
Mrs T. M. Utter expresses gratitude for cards and gifts received while ill. She thanks the Rebekah Lodge and the Crewe for flowers and mentions neighbors and friends for their kindness.
In appreciation we thank friends neighbors and the Legion Post for floral arrangements and expressions of sympathy offered to Mrs Rilda Giou and Family after the service.
Benson argues against Taft-Ellender-Wagner public housing, warning it edges the U S toward socialism. He questions income definitions and political manipulation, noting FPHA costs and limited housing impact, urging defense of private housing and limited government power.
Frank Davie begins first week as an employee at the state hospital. The appointment marks a notable entry into the public health workforce.
Mrs Orville Posten returns to the Clarinda hospital for further treatment after a year. Local health officials reported no complications and nursed care continues.
Mre Merie Jobrson and Dore othy Lewin of Shenandor spent the weekend with tre for mer's mother Mrs Al'ved Her sen and Mr Hanuen.
Mr and Mrs Lester Parke of New Market celebrate a ceremony Sunday at the residence of Mr and Mrs Alber Parke, the couple’s parents.
L D Morrison and his wife from Cheyenne Wyoming spent last week visiting Mrs Ann Morrizon in Webb City Missouri and visited Ira Jenail and Ira Jewell households with two grandchildren joining the trip in their car.
The Methodist Church led by Pastor W J Weber announces church school at 10 00 a m and preaching on The Church and the World There will be no evening service due to Con way events.
Free Methodist Church announces Sunday School Clays Meeting and Young People's Service at 7 00. Preaching Service at 7 30. Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30. Fast Prayer Meeting Friday at 10 00 A M All are invited to these services conducted by Pastor Bertha A Brown.
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