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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1944
Page
5
A WWII letter from a wounded survivor describes the battle near Padigline, the making of a foxhole, and the moment Robert Moore died alongside friend Dick. The writer confirms Moore died instantly from shrapnel, praises Moore’s character, and notes his own injuries and hope to visit Grav ity, Illinois.
L. M. Shaw publisher of The Taylor County Herald announced opening an office at Third and Keo in Des Moines. The plant houses seven linotype machines and presses, used on a rental basis by Shaw’s new Shaw company. Mrs Nadine Bell will run the Des Moines office while Shaw splits time between Bedford and Des Moines, mainly devoted to The Herald.
The piece condemns government seizure of coal mines during the nationwide strike, citing 1,300 walkouts involving about 350,000 workers and seven million tons of coal lost. It argues the UMW pledged not to strike, yet workers repeatedly halted production to pressure war effort, calling the government’s response a bullying takeover.
Sunday dinner guests included Chauncey Moore and Kathryn, Tommy Utter, Ira Moore, Pete Dougherty, Florene Joyce and Tommy, and Will Garrett, with Mr and Mrs Riley hosting.
City of Gravity declares Friday October 27, 1944 Navy Day praising the United States Navy and its allied sea power. Mayor J Heller urges citizens to observe through available channels and join in a salute to naval forces and coordinated sea strength.
Mrs Della Anderson accompanied by her daughter Ms Ben Seane of Edford traveled to Omaha on Sunday to visit Leslie Andreor and family. Ms Adeson remained and will spend the winter in Omaha.
Bert Terry writes from a ship and native village visit describing seasickness on the voyage, a missionary, palm thatched huts, and knives used by natives. He notes rains, sharks, and no snakes, mentions watching hours and 70 mile gale, and that he stays behind the battle lines while others go front.
Mrs Billa Brookman celebrated her 82nd birthday Saturday in Gravity area. She enjoyed good health and received letters and cards from distant friends along with local congratulations and visits from neighbors.
Primary Room notes four days of perfect attendance this week. Leta Crowe moved away, leaving sixteen students. Second graders Darlene Akers and Maxine Halterman earned one hundred percent in spelling Friday. Art Friday featured jack-o-lanterns made from construction paper.
In the fifth grade the room now has one pupil after Therra Fayne and Wendell Crowe moved away. Third and fourth grades are assembling science scrapbooks with collected leaves. Spelling honors Friday went to Earl Eblen Kighmy La Donna arth grade Duane Ak Donna Burch and John Fos.
Eighth graders Bonnie Humphrey Carl Johnston Beverly Morley Edna Shepherd and Doris Safley posted perfect spelling. Seventh graders Delores Bates and D D Mc Mahil achieved flawless work. Sixth graders Virginia Blake Leila Faulconer Francis Fickess and Jean Akers listed. Two visitors joined the class Boyd Joslyn of Clarinda Town and Robert Davenport of Wayland Missouri. tendance this week.
The advanced home economics class began a luncheon unit with salad dressings and raw vegetable salads. Freshman girls served a moderate breakfast Friday while others paint cupboards. Manual arts students completed bird houses and mail boxes. A glee club formed during activity hour with Evelyn Heller as accompanist and Miss Hackman directing.
Glenn Scofield and wife completed a purchase of the Glen Baker home in Gravity's northeast area last week. A closing-out sale is planned for October 18 with move to town expected around November 1. Realtor C B Lock handled the deal.
The article outlines potato storage to avoid freezing, noting 35 to 40 degrees for weeks damages quality but reheating at 70 degrees for two weeks restores eating quality. It predicts egg prices will dip over six months due to large shell egg stocks and lower government drying demand. It also discusses laying hens, poison ivy smoke risks, fertilizer demand, and poultry house moisture control.
The Manilla Times notes a 1915 box of 12 gauge New Rival shells, loaded with 3 1 4 drams of black powder and 1 1 8 ounces of No 5 shot, found by John C Joens among his brother’s effects. The Reiff Hardware Company offers them for sale, with a windy day advised for best visibility after firing.
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