30 Oct 1941
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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1941
Page
1
A clipped OCR fragment notes J. and Francis as editors and mentions the Gravity post office. The text appears to be part of a historic local production with editorial attribution and postal reference.
Iowa State College extension forester Guy R Ramsey says walnuts that have fallen may be planted to grow new trees. Do not let nuts dry. plant in permanent location with about their diameter depth, with or without husk. Choose well drained, moist soil away from erosion risks to ensure healthy saplings.
The first killing frost of the season arrived Monday night, chilling gardens and signaling the onset of colder weather. Local residents reported frost on lawns and vehicles, with some crops showing damage in rural areas.
In Iowa items, Henry Ewoldt visits 100 year old Denison resident. 5 year old Phillip Le'givh of Cedar Rapids nearly runs from a road accident where a slow tractor saved him by soil impact. Also: Mrs John Brehmer’s 84 inch hair cut for weather instruments. truck crush injuries to Bill Meyn. Arlene Stoltenberg saved from windmill perch. Wyoming civil war veteran M. H. Morse marks 100th birthday. Hardy Van Gorder plans another cotton attempt. Maquoketa football wheelbarrow stunt ends with coach Miller wheeled through town.
A homey recipe section describes preparing currant rolls with yeast sponge, milk, butter, sugar, cinnamon, and currants, then baking golden. It also features a pepper stuffing idea using cottage cheese, celery, and red pepper, plus a meat stuffed pepper dish with green peppers, meat, eggs, tomatoes. No byline.
Corning resident Mel Roy Ervin visited the area last week with her son Carroll Posten and family, sharing time with relatives and catching up on family affairs during their stay.
Howard Sturm and family visited her parents, Mr and Mrs Frank Higgine, at Willisea on Sunday.
Mr. George Brodersen and his children from Blanchard spent the weekend with Rev. and Meg Proctor, his wife’s parents, describing a pleasant family gathering.
Glen Stearns of Nebraska and Mrs A L Stearns spent Friday night at the Russell Stearns home in a quiet family gathering.
Mrs Frank Peterson and her daughter of Omaha visited relatives Sunday. Artie Barkley and his son, who had stayed with relatives near Stanton for three weeks, returned home Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Albert Lund of Shenandoah visited Sunday evening with Mrs C BE Martin.
Mea Clifford Reed fell at her home Sunday afternoon breaking the bone just below the ankle in her left foot and injuring her back.
Mr and Mrs Burdette Anderson of Woodard returned Friday after spending a few days with her parents, Mr and Mrs Fred Goudie.
A Home Project lesson was conducted in District 7 on Tuesday, with participation from local students and an instructor guiding project steps. Details about location within the district and attendees were not fully provided in the readable text.
Mr and Mrs Fred Goudie and daughter hosted relatives while Miss Marie and Miss Dariene Fickess from Kansas City spent the weekend with their parents, Mr and Mrs Floyd Fickesa. Mir Guy Campbell and Mrs Claude Moore explained the reason for the visit as the Russeill Stearns home.
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