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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1943
Page
1
The Gravity Independent lists a subscription price of 1.00 and 31.50 per year.Francis serves as editor and publisher and the paper is mailed as second class matter from Gravity, indicating standard post office entry and mailing status.
The early frost on October 15 followed by a deeper freeze damaged tender vegetation but spared most crops thanks to prior warmth. Weather eased fruit buds into dormancy, signaling a potentially good next year. Plan winter spray pump fixes to protect blossoms and fruit, as pest control is essential to avoid poor quality or failed harvests.
The article notes potential relief in spray pump and repair access next year. It advises fixing old equipment now to be prepared if a sales ban remains next summer. The pheasant season opens at nine tomorrow, with some locals planning a few days hunting in northern open counties.
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A wartime appeal urges readers to convert ten percent of every paycheck into War Bonds. The message frames missed savings as wasted lives and emphasizes prudent spending for national defense.
Frank Querry stands as the first farmer in the area to finish husking his corn using a mechanical picker. The crop was gathered in a hurry and remained in fairly good condition despite the early season.
Lawa’s Ration Calendar lists Sugar Stamps No 15 and 16 valid for 5 lb sugar for home canning until Oct 31. Processed Foods V and W good to Oct 20 X Y Z to Nov 20. Meats and Fats Brown stamps C D B in book 8 valid to Oct 30 F to Oct 17. Shoes Stamp No 18 book 1 good for one pair. Gasoline No 8A good to Nov 21 for three gallons B and C coupons good for two gallons each. Stamps interchangeable among family members under one roof.
Art Huss of Cedar Rapids arrived Tuesday for a visit with old friends and relatives. He traveled from Uniontown Kansas where his mother celebrated her 94th birthday with most of her living children at home. She hopes all her children gather again next year. His son Lee and his family may join in Cedar Rapids this week, and Mel Huss with the children will likely stay in Cedar Rapids over winter in the house north of the park where their goods were stored.
The church invites attendance nightly at 7 30 with worship and sermon except Saturdays. A 10 am church school runs on Sundays. The Woman's Society of Christian Service meets October 28 at Mrs B E Lucas’s home with an inspirational program and the Semi Annual Mite Box opening observed. Z M Bressler minister.
Free Methodist Church in Shenandoah Iowa under Pastor F J Lines announces morning worship at 11:00, evening Young People's Service at 7:45, and preaching at 8:00 with Ward Campbell of Corning. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8:00. radio program The Wesleyan Message airs Sundays at 1:30 PM on KFNF.
Mrs Sealer Posten and Victor visited Shannon City last week in a local social item.
Mr and Mrs Malvern Alexander entertained Mrs Jennie Alexander and Walter Alexander and family at dinner Sunday, sharing a pleasant evening with relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Harold Dowell left Friday to begin a two day vacation in Des Moines.
Mr and Mrs Glen Woods of Massena and Oliver Ray with his wife and daughter of Bedford visited the John Stephers home on Sunday. The gathering brought together local families for a friendly calling day.
Sim Beemer is saviously ill at the home of his daughter Mrs van Houchin. His daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Elisha Foster of Sumner, Mo., visited him Sunday.
Agropoli welcomed the invasion with boatloads of citizens flying white flags as Frank Vito Ruocco formerly of Brooklyn became the first Italian to board an Allied landing craft near the city.
Mrs L. T. Reed traveled to Iowa Falls on Saturday and will spend the week with relatives, extending her stay as she visits family in the area.
Mrs Carl Werner of Des Moines arrived Saturday evening for a brief visit lasting a few days with her mother Mrs I M Damewood.
Misa Darlene Fickess and Al Askine with his Kansas City wife visited Floyd Fickess and his wife this past weekend in a friendly social gathering.
Pvt. John Walker came home Friday from Harlingen Texas to spend a furlough with his mother Mrs Agness Walker of Des Moines and his brother Richard Walker.
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