24 Apr 1941
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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1941
Page
1
A long opinion piece argues that attacks on the virgin birth threaten Christian civilization. It cites editorials and scientists to claim Jesus’ divine birth and ancestry prove central to Christianity, warning of parallels to Hitler and calls for preserving all five fundamental tenets. The author previews next week’s piece on Miracles of the Old and New Testament.
Eva Mae Starr returned to Hughes School after two weeks with measles. Students report strong effort in seventh to eighth grade work and arithmetic progress in the fourth grade. A Music Festival was enjoyed, and plans for a final day picnic at Centerville State Park are under discussion. Verna Grey leads fourth grade reading with 192 wpm and 100 percent comprehension, with improvements hoped in other scores.
A historical note records that the official county city school paper was entered at the Moulton Iowa post office as second class matter in February 1884.
John Hay Whitney argues that Americanism is found in literature painting and music. Museums preserve these “picture definitions” of national spirit, which become essential as war reshapes civilization. We must defend the tangible soul amid efforts to preserve it.
The article links cosmetics to defense needs noting lipstick tubes become shells and dyes aid gas production while wave solutions fuel gunpowder. It warns against stockpiling as style dictates may shift to plainness if supplies dwindle, and muses on men discovering true looks of partners without glamour.
In Iowa District Court Appanoose County the administrator of Garrett W Wood deceased will sell at public auction on May 19 1941 at 11 00 A M the Garrett W Wood farm southwest of Moulton Iowa. Items include farm machinery 2 horses 3 fox hounds tools a surveyors instrument grain hay car roofing and household goods. Cash terms. Apr 19 1941. Milo F Wood Administrator. Hays Guernsey Powers Attorneys for Administrator. Apr 24 May 1 8
A free demonstration on chromium and nickel cleaner is offered at Osborne Service Station. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but promote a product cleaning demonstration.
A flock of men gathered at the Will Hogue farm near Corydon for jackrabbit chases across the countryside. three rabbits were counted. A five year old fell from a Lacona area school balcony but avoided broken bones. A kite-fire near Waukon burned grasses but caused no major damage. A ruby ring lost for 14 years by Mrs. Simeon of LeMars was found in a furnace by a neighbor. A Selma man built a cribbage board from diverse woods. A Tiffin man underwent appendicitis surgery hours after his wedding. An egg was autographed when a Monticello woman wrote her name on it. Chicago attorney Irving Eisenberg replied. The Taylor county courthouse clock will be electrified. A tree fell and pulled utility wires into Shipley’s Cafe, damaging the rear wall. Eddie Sturm at Stetzel Hatchery saved Harold Mosman by stopping an elevator just before injury. Ferdinand Henze sold six farms totaling 900 acres to his six sons. A Reinbeck man lost $20 found later in his trouser cuff. A muskrat entered a Waverly man’s home, prompting flood fears. Rural carrier Arthur Manson faced muddy roads delivering 52 miles of mail. An African violet grown by Mrs. Kieckhafer, Marion, bore 51 blossoms.
The Iowa Theatre Bloomfield presents Constance Bennett gift night for ladies with an adult ticket. Films include River's End with Dennis Morgan and George Tobias, a new Buster Keaton short, and two shorts. Also Land of Liberty and In Old Colorado. Opening Sunday three days Come Live with Me starring James Stewart and Hedy Lamarr. Pete Smiths Third Dimensional Murder rounds out a lively program.
A noted college professor draws astonishing parallels between mankind’s war weapons and prehistoric monsters and modern creatures. This timely double page illustrated feature in The American Weekly accompanies next week’s Sunday Chicago Herald American.
JUTE A a five year old dapple gray registered Percheron stallion No 233443 state certificate No 19209. Description notes a blocky build and notable quality. Fee ten dollars to insure colt to stand and suck.
A Black Hawk Grade Jack, state certificate 2268, described as large and sound will stand for the 1941 season on the Charles Peterson farm, 214 miles west and 4 miles south of Moulton. Mares sold or leave the community. fees due at once. Colt will stand good for fee as law provides. Moulton phone.
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