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Newspaper
Gravity Independent
Location
Gravity, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1932
Page
5
The Utter and Adama families thank the minister singers and all friends and neighbors who sent flowers and assisted at their home during the recent bereavement. Such kindness will be remembered.
The note says fly-free day has passed and farmers should sow winter wheat now. Reports indicate a bad fly season in western Iowa this fall and caution is advised to stay safe from this pest while observing the fly-free date where possible.
C. E. Avitt of Omaha visits his father-in-law Wm. Lavery who has returned from Omaha after five weeks with relatives. Avitt bought cattle in the area this week and plans to place them on his farm east of Bedford.
Gail Utter 31 son of Mr and Mrs Tommie Utter of Gravity took his own life Saturday morning by hanging from a rope fashioned from bed clothes across a board in a garret opening at his father in law Wiley Adams residence two miles southwest of Gravity. Coroner Gustin ruled death a suicide noting months of domestic trouble. funeral held Monday at the Christian church conducted by Rev Eppard of Clarinda with burial in Gravity cemetery.
Mrs. Ed Lock hosted the P. Y. P. club at her home last Thursday to honor Mrs. Virginia Hanna who leaves for Denver to attend commercial college. A bridge game followed by a two course supper concluded the evening, with another Sunday gathering at Dan Leonard’s home where Mrs. Hanna again served as guest of honor for a dinner bridge and social gathering.
The world series is back with two teams battling to prove their bull club is the best, aiming to showcase superiority to fans and critics alike.
A dinner was held Sunday at the Harry Morley home to honor Mrs. Morley's parents and brother Mr and Mrs Walt Morrison and Orville of Prairie Grove Arkansas and her sister Miss Opha Morrison of Glenwood Iowa Present were Macy Morrison and family of Greenfield Roy Buchanan and Hugh Buchanan and families of Con way Ritchie Douglas of Bedford Ira Jewell and family and Harry Morley and family
The Utter family extends gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy and kindness after a sudden death. They thank the singers at the funeral service and everyone who sent flowers or offered help.
For Sale or Trade notice offering to buy sell or trade farms and related properties. Highlights include cash buyers for farms and loans available. Also invites listing of residence property for land trade. Signed by E I Wilson.
Oak Hill born to Mr and Mrs Howard McColm on September 26 a son named Lewis Sherman. Visitors included Jim Hamilton and Joe Sexton of Cainsville Missouri in Garner. Wilbur O Dell family toured Omaha. Cloyd Pfander near Sharps visited Lawrence Kirby. Ora Cree and daughter shopped in Des Moines. Darlene Cree returned home with Schweiker family. Ralph McPherrin and family visited Chas Perdew near Gravity. Walter Fuelberth and son visited Vernie Gold. Winnie Else hosted a postnuptial shower for Marie Kingery and husband. Over 200 guests attended a shower for Kingerys near Mt Etna. Frank Kimpton family left for Elmcreek Nebraska.
Mr and Mrs Hianche Bryant and family hosted Monday night at their home. Pearl McCoy and family in Hamburg welcomed visitors. Oru and family visited Welix Horton in Presentt on Sunday. C H Kingery and son Ronnie visited Leater Corbin, and Floyd Kingery of near Mt Etna joined. Marshie Green spent Tuesday night with Jakie Green.
Mrs. Virginia Hanna and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. O Beirn depart for Denver Colorado where Mrs. Hanna will join Barnes Business College for a full commercial course. They plan to rent an apartment and stay with her in Denver during the study period. The family closed their home and will travel in Mrs. Hanna’s car stopping in Gering Nebraska and Sterling Colorado.
Gail Utter son of T. M. and Mrs Utter born near Gravity Iowa 1901 died September 24 1982 at 31.4 years. He married Wurst Adama October 9 1920 and had two children Donald 10 Dorotha 8. Survived by wife children parents three sisters Verla Moore Pauline Keith Dan Briggs, three brothers Harold Wayne Melvin, grandfathers M S Rogers J A Utter, three nieces four nephews. Funeral services attended by distant relatives at the Christian church and interment Gravity cemetery.
A correction notes the fruit basket given to Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Parks last week came from the Social Hour club as an organization. The correction states the source clearly.
Why Pay Rent You can own a farm cheaper than you can rent. 80 Acres with fair improvements offered at 80 dollars per acre with 1000 dollars down and balance at 54 percent. Additional cheap land nearby priced around 20 dollars per acre. Financing indicates 500 to 1000 dollars needed to handle with terms to suit.
Mr and Mrs George Swanson of Fullerton Nebraska cousins of W P Pierson visited at the Pierson home here Monday.
Christian Church reports attendance dipped last Sunday and asks everyone to join next Sunday. Oscar and Will Brookman visited in the Happy Hustler's class which is planning a picnic for next Sunday.
The column notes August 1932 rain totals with daily amounts on days one two and six and overall rainfall twelve inches for the month. It compares August 1931 with eleven and three fourths inches and records temperature highs and lows including a ninety degree scale note and the month’s lowest reading.
Frank Chandler attends a Sunday Ames meeting of the state fish and game commission. Sportsmen from across the state discuss plans to establish southern Iowa state parks, protect fish and game, and outline a 25 year program covering parks, hatcheries, and recreational areas for the next general assembly.
Edmond Morley, a Clarinda high school senior, has been appointed to a place in the high school band in the trombone section.
Rev Green of Oakdale will visit Monday with Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Parks, delivering greetings and calling on local residents during the afternoon.
October 4 roll call lists Bertha Stifford and others. Lena levered the Liberty Bell reference appears with Madden Singing Towers. Alice Johnson and Laura Poliman are named with Mrs Harris as secretary.
Neighbors and friends surprised Lewis Morley last Friday evening at his home to celebrate his birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Guy Campbell, Mr and Mrs Glen Warren and family, Mr and Mrs George Beckett and family, Mr and Mrs Chas Hall, Mr and Mrs Humbert and Ruth, Mr and Mrs Harry Morley and family, Mr and Mrs Glen Ostrander and Harold, Mr and Mrs Ira cewell and Leslie. Refreshments were served, and attendees wished him many more happy birthdays.
In Taylor County the Red Cross asks residents for cast off clothing and vegetables to support those in need. A future date will designate receiving stations where offerings will be stored and distributed locally. Taylor County Red Cross authorities urge participation and readiness.
Local shop promotes a new collection of ladies hats featuring Mrs. E. E. Clayton as a highlighted patron. The message emphasizes fashionable headwear and invites customers to view the latest arrivals.
Mr and Mrs G L Brookman Miss Gertrude Posten W R Brookman Mrs Grace Patch all of Gravity and Mr and Mrs O N Brookman of Muskogee Oklahoma spent Tuesday at Blanchard in the W R Brookman home.
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