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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1947
Page
3
The Gravity Independent notes receipt of .60 inch of rain last night and expresses gratitude. Editor Francis reports local weather and town outlook, with the paper published weekly and subscription rates listed.
North Carolina letter from Mrs A F Hopkins formerly of Taylor County now Asheville describes a mild summer with late rain in August and a pleasant spell. she mentions a population inquiry and asks about the hot spell back home. The missive provides personal news and weather remarks from the correspondent.
High and the doctor purchased four acres about three miles from Asheville and plan to finish houses in October. A small cottage will be built for the writer. All are well and send regards to Mrs Francie and old friends through Mrs A F Hopkins.
Onions left in the garden after maturing spoil storage. Larry Grove, horticulturist at Lawn State College, warns that spread them out in a warm, well ventilated area to cure properly.
A 150-year-old quilt linked to Mrs Co great-grandmother appears among Sally Cook of Ma Kketa’s estate. The historic bedspread was crafted from worn fabrics by her matriarch and ancestor. A fragment mentions Sarah Dyer captured by Indians at 14 and later marrying a West Virginia farmer.
Independent subscribers listed including Mrs Frank Coppel Mrs I M Damewood Paul Parrish A J Leighton Frank E Johnson Frank Harland Madeline Smith G F E Smith Dorothy Embree C E B Martin B F Adams Mrs A F Hopkins Mrs Fred Kurth Mrs Coral Adams.
The Free Methodist Church under Pastor Bertha A. Brown invites all to Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Ministry of the Word at 11:00. Young People meet at 7:30 p.m. Preaching at 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Fast Prayer Friday at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome.
W J Weber, pastor, preaches at 10:00 with the topic Fellowship with God. Church School follows the worship service. Evening service begins at 7:30 with song service and meditation. Wednesday meetings at 9:30 AM.
Bill Dey Ermand formerly in business at Lenox and now secretary to Congressman Ben F Jensen visited this office Tuesday evening. He plans to spend the recess in the district while Jensen attends vacation committee work. Ermand reports good health and growing importance of Jensen’s committee assignments, and looks forward to a productive next session.
A doctor borrowed a fisherman’s scale to weigh a newborn, which measured 47 pounds. The unusual weighing method highlights improvised solutions in medical care.
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