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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1931
Page
2
The Tabor Beacon concedes errors creep into columns and urges readers to test how narratives change when retold. It notes reporters editors and typesetters are all human and rely on others for information, warning that details often shift between retellings.
B. C. Stearns visited the office Saturday to advance his Independent subscription to October 1, 1932. He has read Gravity since its first issue over forty years ago and has always paid in advance, a record the publishers have long appreciated.
The editor affirms real satisfaction with twenty three years of continuous service. This statement emphasizes long tenure and sustained commitment within the publication. The note highlights trust built over decades and a steady record of editorial work.
The paper urges timely submissions for Thursday morning printing. Editors explain last week’s delay caused some items to miss publication and ask contributors not to wait for late items. News should arrive early to allow processing and typesetting.
A reader comments on woolly worm sightings as a traditional frost sign. The caterpillars show a short black front, a long red middle, and a short black rear, interpreted to mean a short winter at both ends and a long middle, a belief the old timer claims never fails and asks to see if it proves true this year.
The Fairbanka-Morse Co. receives the Lenox municipal light plant job for 71,600 dollars. Start work by November 15, finish by March 31, 1932. Building 38 by 52 feet on ground south of the water tower. Local labor to be used where possible. Two engines will be installed, one 280 hp. Plant expected to pay for itself in thirteen years.
The duck season opened Tuesday and will close November 19. Late rains filled creeks and ponds, suggesting potential shooting this fall despite a short open season.
The column recounts school events across grades from the start of the second six weeks. Sophomores hosted a party, while Junior and Senior notes describe a high school basketball series with close scores and a featured All School Team win. Classes cover grammar, geometry, history, literature, and typing as well as plans for posters and maps.
An OCR fragment describes student work across grades six to eight, including Halloween decorations, health posters, and six week exam results. Names such as Clara Morris, Dorothy Lewis, and Kaytne Ledgerwood appear among top scorers. arithmetic standings and grade activities are noted with posters for Columbus Day and a basketball game between grades.
Public lecture by Royal Holbrook of Iowa State College Ames in the High School Auditorium tonight October 22 at 8:00 PM. No admission charge and all ages welcome. Holbrook recently spoke to Page county schools and is described as a very engaging lecturer inviting broad public and student attendance.
Kansas City will host the annual Live Stock Show with more than 3,000 junior participants from 43 states last year. Fr A Servatius notes every state plus Hawaii is expected to send representatives this year, reflecting a broad expansion of junior activities tied to the American Royal and its educational mission.
The first frost of the season appeared Saturday morning. It was light and caused no damage or injuries. Officials noted cool temperatures but reported no problems or hazards from the frost.
Harvey Reed and his wife of Mt. Ayr visited the home of his uncle, Dr. L. T. Reed, Saturday evening.
Gamble Stores in Clarinda Iowa offers a super-active winter battery with multiple plates for positive starting in coldest weather. Chrysler Nash and others feature 19 plate design priced at 8.95 each.
Frank Chandler and his wife, joined by Mr and Mrs Dave Arthur of Corning, left Saturday in the Chandler car for Texas to spend about ten days with relatives. Mrs Arthur is Mrs Chandler's sister.
The Merry Minglers were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Ern Posten on Thursday evening October 15. Progressive games were played and refreshments served.
The notice advertises calling for a bundle service on Tuesday Thursday or Saturday, promoting MOORE's LAUNDRY alongside the barber shop. This brief item lists contact action and two local businesses in a compact classified style.
Claude Gray his wife and daughter Margaret W R Richardson and wife and Mrs J G Posten drove to Nodaway Sunday visited James Richardson home and met the newborn Dwayne Edward Richardson.
John Pickering and wife, Tom Young and wife, and Riley Richardson and wife enjoyed a basket dinner and church services at Oak Hill last Sunday. They shared a lively visit reminiscing over old times.
Mr and Mrs Roy Coan of Des Moines arrived Saturday with Mrs Phillips mother of Mrs Coan. They left their car at Bartlesville Tulsa and other points in Oklahoma for a two week visit with relatives.
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