Moulton Tribune (Newspaper) - February 22, 1984, Moulton, Iowa STATE DEPT. 0 HISTORY HISTORICAL DES IA 50300 Published every Wednesday and entered as second class mall at the Iowa Post send address changes toi 102 N. Main Street Iowa 52572 Phone 642-8181 Official newspaper of Appanoose Community School and cities of and Publisher MOULTON Subscription Rates In Iowa Out of State TRIBUNE fells 99th Year Volume 100 Publication No. 364-840 No. 8 February 22,1984 ive Cents Citizen of the Month At a recent meeting of the Moulton Chamber of Commerce it was decided to recognize an individual each month who has contributed to the quality of life in On a motion by Fritz Zimbelman and heartily approved by all members Betty Spurgeon has been selected as Moulton's first Citizen of the wife of Russell Spurgeon of rural Moulton and the daughter of Doris Probasco of Moulton and the late has become a Moulton institution in the past seven or so She has never wanted any publicity on the work she does and reading this will be her first inkling that the acclaim she has not sought has become Betty is Moulton's resident guardian ask any senior citizen or any resident in poor A registered she is a graduate of St. Luke's School of Nursing in Cedar Rapids and worked in that care unit upon Later she returned to her home town of and became head nurse at the Davis County Hospital in Still later you could find her smiling face at the Gilfillan Eventually she became a homebody and that is when her volunteer work for the residents of Moulton Spurgeon holds forth at the Moulton Community Center on the first Monday of each On February 6th she was there from 8:30 a.m. until 12 and saw over forty Mainly she was taking blood pressures and two of those people were but firmly told they should see their If she thinks it is necessary Betty will call on people in their homes once a or more often if they have been sick or She checks blood to see if there is any and also spends some time Area doctors refer her to people who should be checked One lady she calls characterizes her as a most caring who knows so much about If she will bundle a person into her car and whisk them off to doctor and/or She accepts no pay for her work but her patients are not content with that situation and many like to remember her at Christmas time and on her birthday for they so what she does for Some time ago those who make quilts at the Community Center got together and made her a in colors to match the bedroom of her new northwest of Reports are that if Betty herself gets she is literally inundated with To sum it she really goes all out for Moulton residents know that if they need she will come no matter what time of day or can't keep up with said one So there you have a lady who cares the people home first Citizen of the Caucuses well attended here Democrats and Republicans of Wells and Washington Townships held their respective caucuses Monday with a good turnout for both Washington township democrats met at the Moulton Community Center and elected four delegates for with two delegates Delegates elected were Feme Keith Harold Shirley Tom Mason and Diana Alternates are John Grace Joni Ross Kyle Carol Howard and Nadine The 33 present backed the following that would provide for greater funding for patients on Title 19 in nursing homes so private paying patients do not have to carry an unfavorable burden as is the present equal rights for all people under the to make increased funding for public education our highest priority for state and local governments until in education for all is and the U. S. and Soviet Union should stop the nuclear arms Tom and Diana Mason were elected committee Harold Martin and Keith Morlan were elected to the Committee on and Feme Jay was elected to the platform Eighteen were present at the Russell Jay home for the Wells township Six votes were cast for Walter and they will be represented at the county convention by Lois Twelve votes went to to be represented by Debbie Lois Jay and Debbie Foglesong will serve as committee Bobbie Taylor was elected to the platform and Lois Jay was elected to the Committee on which will meet this Saturday in They reported four new voters three of them high school who were present for the Republicans of Washington and Wells township held their respective caucuses at the Garrett Library in For Wells Township the permanent chairman was John Precinct committee persons are John Appier and Barbara Delegates to the county convention are Marvin John Appier and Barbara Hutchison is an alternate Brian Stansberry is a junior For Washington Township the permanent chairperson was Christine Precinct committee persons are Doyle Anderson and Christine Delegates to county convention are Ruth 1984 Rebekah officers installed Welcome Rebekah Lodge officers for 1984 were installed last Thursday February 16th. Fem Doris Gladys Harsh and Helen Lou all of served as the installing Pictured from left Debbie Marilyn outside Noble Linda Vice Feme and Anita left support to the Vice In the back left to right Judy Past Noble Joyce Phyllis Grace left support to the Noble Bonnie right support to the Noble Grand and and Garnet right support to the Vice Not present was color bearer Hope Archer and Inside guardian Mary Jane Appointed officers [not In are Mona Elizabeth Cordia Stevenson and Charlotte Cable TV arrives Many homes in Moulton are enjoying the unexpected bonus of cable television these While not all homes wanting this service have been those that have find their television viewing has been considerably The completed lineup of channels available on cable are Channel 4, Channel 5, Channel 6, Channel 7, Channel 8, Des Channel 9, Channel 10, Cable described by Lynn Clark of Citizens Communications Company in Bloomfield as an all around family Channel 11, Iowa Public Broadcasting and Channel 13, Des For those who wish Home Box Office is found on Channel 2. There can be no changes in the above lineup for some possibly 3 to 5 years in some This is because Citizens Communications has signed contracts which is binding upon them and the three towns they serve Pulaski and for the period of time stated in the Work is still going on in Moulton and residents who have not yet had their hookups completed are assured it won't be much Special Special Friend Work progressing The Community School is Inez Mona LaVerne Dora Cliff Christine Anderson and Doyle Alternates are May Lawrence Elizabeth Little and Esther Discussion on National and State issues were held jointly with much input on all Some additional issues were also Fire at Smith home Bad luck seems to run in any way that's the way the Keith Smith family feels right Tuesday night they received a scare when their chimney caught on The fire department was called about 11 Their luck turned to the there was no Because of the warmer weather the fire had been kept low in the stove and creosote had built up in the thus causing the Tuesday while Karen was in the School building their car was hit by a vehicle operated oy Blanche Mason damaging the back There were no In both instances the fate could have been worse than it but foe awhile bad luck was their February 22: boys vs sectional tournament at Twin Cedars of 6:30 p.m. February 20-25: hypertension and glaucoma screening Missouri February 25:1 Solo Day in District speech contest in Bloomfield February 26: Paul Klingsmith and of Albia will present a program of gospel music at the Moulton Christian 7:30 p.m. February 26: Slide presentation on Fairview Church of the 7:00 p.m. February 28: Senior Citizens 12 Moulton Community Center March li Moulton Community Betterment 7:00 Moulton Community Center March 2i IOOF fish 5:30 p.m. March 3i District FFA 9:00 a.m. March 4: Withrow Family and Friends at Fairview Church of the 7:00 p.m. March 5i Regular Moulton City 7:30 budget 7:00 p.m. March 30-31: Chamber of Commerce April 7i Annual Moulton Christian Church About three weeks ago the Tribune ran a story offering to honor any person its readers felt should be recognized as a Special Up until last no one had offered any until three high school girls by the office to ask how you went about it. They found that all you had to do is say who and The Joyce Linda Bain and Shelly nominated Mrs. Gary Harris as their special neighbor and They cited her willingness to help the and told of her efforts to come up with an Eagle This pictured in last week's has made an appearance at a basketball It took several tries before Judy and her helpers came something they thought would The girls also stated that Judy is known for helping out on various committees and Be wise about Reyes Connie School health has made the following available on due to the prevalence of flu in the winter a viral has a fatal children's associated with it. And warrants special attention because of this Syndrome affects children from infancy through adolescence and can develop 3 to 5 days after an upper respiratory or other viral It affects the liver and is and is often misdiagnosed as drug or sudden infant After a viral such as has run its course and the child is feeling a close watch should be kept for the following Persistant or continuous vomiting Listlessness of pep and Personality change as combativeness or slurred Disorientation to identify whereabouts or convulsions A physician should be consulted before using medication or as this could mask the symptoms of the The child's life can depend on early diagnosis so a parent should phone their physician immediately if any of the above symptoms saying they suspect Reyes If the doctor is not the child should be taken to an emergency room where two liver function tests can be done to determine whether the possibility is a There is a 90% chance of recovery when the syndrome is treated in its earliest stages by physicians and nurses experienced in the treatment of More information is available from the Syndrome P. O. Box 829AB. 43506, or call 419-636-2679. Ms. Burgher also has some information pamphlets on that she always stands up for the Judy is a past Noble Grand of Welcome Rebekah is the current treasurer of Moulton Community and is active in many Chamber of Commerce where she currently serves on the Community and Others who know Judy have recognized her unfailing willingness to help out in times of or any time that an extra pair of hands is It is with pleasure that the Tribune recognizes Judy as its first Special That pleasure extends to the three high school girls who took the time to make sure she would receive the recognition they felt she Special events at Fairview The Withrow Family and Friends invite you to an evening of gospel music at the Fairview Church of the south of on March 4th, at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be All are welcome and urged to This coming February 26th, the Fairview Church will host a slide presentation by Larry and Ingrid Freeborn on at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Freeborn is a native of Germany and Mr. Freeborn spent a lot of time there during his years in the All are invited to Refreshments will follow the The Community School is continuing its progress toward requiring all high school students to pass a competency prior to At the present step 4, that of committee is in Recommendations have been received from the add student advisory approval to write the test has been given by the board of and a committee has been write the test. - The committee is chaired by Principal Teachers serving on the committee are Marilyn Phil Robert Gary Ogden and Jerry parents are Frances Barbara Jack Fowler and Jack and students Melissa Joanna Richard Cook and Mick The committee's first meeting will be next Monday 5:00 p.m. in the school Two the 5th and 19th, have been scheduled in March and April 2nd is to be the fourth Once the committee has prepared the test it must then be reviewed by the board of revisions made as suggested by the if a review by the board of the revised test will and then the board must make a final decision on the use of the test. Since approval has been by the board of to write the it follows that the board will decide to use the test. Superintendent Harvey Hindley has said that he hopes the test will go into use next term for freshman He expects that next year's upperclassmen will not be required to pass the but that it will be a requirement for next year's freshman Frances Hetzler Frances a long time resident of the Moulton will observe her 90th birthday this coming February 25th. A birthday card shower Is planned for her and you are Invited to Mrs. Hetzler was recently hospitalized with a broken but is now at her home on Route 2, Catherall breaks arm in fail Cleo Catheral fell on the southeast corner of the square in and broke her right The bones in the arm were shattered and after being taken to the St. Joseph Hospital in was to the Ottumwa Hospital to have the cast put The cast reaches from the second joint of the fingers to the The arm had to be kept above her head for 48 hours following the Cleo required four stitches above the eye received abrasions from the This is the fifth broken arm Cleo has received in her Here's hoping this is the last and she has a speedy There is a group of dedicated volunteer coaches in this area that spend their Saturday mornings seeing the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students learn the basics of playing The teams were In Moravia recently where they participated In a basketball grade girl The 6th grade girls with more experience under their did well at the Moravia Divided Into two the girls won both of their left Is Stacy Michelle Melissa Sherry Wendy Barb and coach J. R. In trom left in the above picture are Erica Marcl Charity Janice Amy Callen and Jill Long. In from Continued on back
