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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1931
Page
6
The Tabor Beacon notes human error in reporting. A citizen’s tale told twice by a reporter changed details, showing how even honest sources, editors, reporters, and typesetters can alter facts as stories travel.
B C Stearns visited the office Saturday morning to advance his subscription to the Independent to October 1 1982. He said he has read Gravity paper since its first issue over forty years ago and has always paid in advance.
The present editor expresses real satisfaction with a career spanning 23 years, affirming dependable leadership and long tenure. The remark highlights consistent editorial stewardship and commitment to quality.
The note urges contributors to send news early for Thursday morning print. It explains delays occur if items arrive after deadlines and apologizes to those left waiting. It cautions against last minute submissions and emphasizes timely mailing to avoid late coverage.
The article notes wooly worms with a short black front, a long red middle, and a short black rear as a folk omen. It claims winter will be short at both ends and long in the middle, a traditional sign residents say never fails.
The Fairbanks Morse Co wins the Lenox municipal light plant contract for 71 600 dollars. Construction must begin before November 15 and finish by March 31 1932. Building sits south of the water tower, 88 by 52 feet inside. Local labor to be used where possible. Two engines planned, 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 possible shooting this fall despite a short open season.
The second six weeks begins with aims to improve. Domestic Science girls sew curtains for the room while classes study grammar, maps, and poetry. A basketball tournament features juniors, seniors, and an all school team with varied scores. First through fourth grades work on readers posters and spelling.
The piece lists health and art projects, a promod plan with pretend car setup, and six weeks exam results. It highlights students Clara Louise Morns, Boppy Mortey, Dorothy Lewis, and others with perfect scores, plus grade activities in arithmetic and spelling. Seventh and eighth grades played basketball 21 to 10, and Columbus day posters were made.
The Engineering Department of Iowa State College Ames presents a lecture titled Iow a by Professor Royal Holbrook tonight at 8 00 in the High School Auditorium No admission charge and all are welcome The speaker recently lectured in Page county and is described as a very interesting lecturer inviting both students and the general public to attend this free program
I P Servatius secretary of the American Royal reports next month’s event will beat the 1930 peak with over 3 000 juniors expected to attend. Last year 4 H and Future Farmers of America members from 43 states joined vocational students and agricultural clubs in a nationwide gathering. This year reps from every state and Hawaii are anticipated.
Moore's Laundry advertises curtain cleaning with a claim they restore look of items. Phone number given via Ed Lock's Barber Shop contact line.
The first frost of the season was observed Saturday morning. It was light with no damage reported.
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 the winter battery for all cars. The unit features nineteen plates for strong cold starting and long life. Priced at 8 95 dollars each for Chrysler Nash and other brands.
Frank Chandler and his wife, along with 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.
Phone Ed Lock's Barber Shop and we will call for your Bundle Tuesday Thursday or Saturday. MOORE'S LAUNDRY.
Claude Gray with wife and daughter Margaret W R Richardson and wife and Mrs J G Posten traveled to Nodaway Sunday. They visited at the James Richardson home and met the newborn boy 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 long visit and reminisced about old times.
Mr and Mrs Roy Coan of Des Moines arrived Saturday with Mrs Phillips mother of Mrs Coan. They left their car in Bartlesville Tulsa and other points in Oklahoma to visit relatives. They will be away two weeks.
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