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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1947
Page
7
Mrs Clifford Warren and her son returned home after a visit in Keosauqua. Mr and Mrs R E Latchaw who teaches at Bedford moved Tuesday evening into the Stella Posten residence. For sale Davenport with mattress and a library table. 21 pd J A Gaebler.
Mr and Mrs Chas Alvord Mrs Hixson and Dorothy Selders were business callers in Clarinda Tuesday afternoon of last week. Clara Cunningham of Michigan visiting the Utter home since July left Thursday for Ft. Collins Colorado to be with her ill brother.
A short note states room for a few more because of the month with good growth, ample water, and nice shade, signed Lee Berry.
Miss Eleanor Churchill of Omohe, Netr., visited Friday with her parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Churchill. Billy Churchill also spent the weekend there with his parents.
Me and Mr Paul Morris rode to St. Joseph Missouri on Monday Thursday and Saturday afternoons last week where she is receiving treatments.
Mrs Parry Williams departed Thursday for Omaha to visit her sister. Mr and Mrs Doyle Dunkin left Saturday to visit Mrs Dunkin's parents, Rev and Mrs Bresgler, at Lansing.
In Taylor county Iowa Secretary J D Loudon announces long term low rate Federal Land Bank loans. Mrs Kenneth Hold of Humanville Ark arrived last week to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Dow Hurtsman.
Mrs Meo Ethel Houchin returned home Sunday from Chicago Illinois where she spent a couple of weeks visiting relatives.
Mr Slack and Mrs Slack with daughter Mrs Kenneth Barker traveled to Excelsior Springs Missouri on Thursday. Mr Slack underwent an operation on Friday and was reported to be doing nicely. The party returned home Friday evening.
Sale notice for a 1930 Model A Ford described with good tires. Mentions Harry Halterman in Gravity Iowa and social mentions of Dr and Mrs Janson, Mr and Mrs Alfred Sifley from Bedford visiting Lenox and Dow Huntsman home north of Hare, with a Horse Show attendance noted.
Mr and Mrs Art Sollara visited in Kansee City Missouri from Saturday to Tuesday staying with their son Darrell and family and with Carol Adsma and family. On Labor Day Art Darrell and children traveled to Adviso Missouri to visit their uncle Jim Sollara and wife and Mr and Mrs Willard Martz and Bobby.
The Gaines Dog Research Center refutes popular beliefs about dogs noting mongrels are not inherently smarter or braver than purebreds and coat color does not determine temperament. It calls out sulfur in drinking water as harmful and warns against overfeeding dogs under the guise of kindness.
Mr and Mrs Gene Smalley who spent the past month in California returned home this week, resuming their usual routine and noting a pleasant trip with family memories.
Mere Manta Grubb and Audrey Grubb of Conway were here calling on friends Friday and Saturday evenings.
Angus buyer alert listing an eight year old pure bred bull with blocky build and solid temperament. Breeder guarantees satisfaction. Contact Jay Lovitt Gravity Iowa for sale details and availability.
Mes and Mrs Jeese Johnson of Clarinda were seen visiting Mrs Ray Walker and also attended the Legion section Monday evening of last week.
We thank friends neighbors and all who helped during illness and after the death of our mother and grandmother Rachel Beery The family notes gratitude for music flowers cards and many acts of kindness that will never be forgotten.
Sept. 12 issue lists student officers for each class with Florine Dougherty and Quentin King as presidents, Danvers of the staff, and motto Succeed we can we must. Freshman boast twenty students, while gravity Prescott players shine in a Sunday game with Brigg and Shafer excelling at bat and on the mound.
The Christian Aid Society will meet in the church basement on Thursday September 18 with Mrs Ida Smith and helpers in charge.
This Is Your Invitation invites all interested to attend the opening tea of the Woman's Work Project. The event is set for Tuesday September 23 at 26 oclock p.m. at the Christian church in Gravity, extended by Mrs Lester Poten, Casirman.
The J. F. F. Club held its last regular meeting with Mrs George Mc Neal on September 4, twelve members attended. Vice-president Mrs Low Cree led the session and Mrs Earl Todd organized entertainment. Mrs P A Price read a poem and refreshments followed. The next meeting is planned for October 2 with Mrs Harl Todd in charge.
A cryptic quote on self restraint hints that criticism of friends becomes painful only under strong pressure, while minimal pressure reveals the ease of keeping silent. The remark contrasts pain in critique with restraint in speech.
A new painless method of dehorning cattle is widely acclaimed by humane authorities and favored by owners who have used it. Benefits include no cow shock or weight loss, minimal adverse effect on milk, no pain during the procedure, less fighting, and more efficient wound dressing.
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