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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1968
Page
1
Second class postage paid at Moulton Iowa and publication office located at 108 North Main Street Moulton Iowa 62572 confirms mailing and address details for official notices.
A humorous local piece notes birthday Bisodes from Miss Chris Grove and a comical car mishap where Dave Fried ends with a hole in his head after a fan blade incident. It mentions MSGT Paul Blackbun, new Air Force crew changes, and light town gossip about horse riding airmen and a father and son pair, ending with a teaser for next week.
Emma Smothers and Lois Ot were callers at Esther Small home Saturday evening. Hattie Nelson visited Norene Starr home Friday afternoon. Ross Henderson visited Ralph Starr home Friday morning. Ralph Starr and Norene Starr called on Marie Drake in Moulton Thursday. Mr and Mrs Ralph Starr and Nerene Starr dined with Nona Robinson in Moulton Thursday evening. Dinner guests at Nerene Starr home Sunday included Mr and Mrs Bill Robinson and Jackie Lee and Mr and Mrs Ralph Starr.
The report lists multiple local families including Ren Farley, James Farley and children, Jun ior Lawson and Rhonda, Robert Irelan, Donald Lawson and children, Clarence Jones in Troy Iowa, Verne Lawson from Moulton, Bill Robinson at Walter Burnett sale in Glenwood Missouri, Emma Smothers and Lois Otto visiting Laurel Smothers in Bloomfield, and Lee Small and Ralph Starr hosting and visiting with Andy Small and others Sunday morning.
Doris Moore hosts company with Lola Mae Steele and Goldie Dotson. Guests include Ben Purdum and Edith Connor of Montezuma. Youth Camp trip to Hickory Grove near Ottumwa reported. Several visits and birthdays noted among families in Exline and nearby towns. Ben Franklin quote ends column.
Mrs L O Mullenix and Mr and Mrs John Santner visit Macon with Santner’s ill mother Mrs Florence Santner. Chas Brown of Rockford and Leon Melvin seen with Ray Tharp near Bloomfield. Cleo Watkins from Chicago stayed with Mrs C W Trimble. Mrs P A Archibald visited sister Mrs Bert Horn in Centerville. Kirksville callers. Roe Tharp of Monterey visited C L Melvin. Richard Trimble of near Champaign TL stayed at R L Trimble home. Verna Gibson of Lancaster visited A J Kent. Rockford IL stayed several days at Leon Melvin home. Sunday dinner at Melvin home.
Eleven was the number present at Hilltown Sunday School on the first Sunday in August. Families from Promise City gave a gift to the church. Visitors included the Sebolts, Horns, Olive family, Clinkenbeards, the Lawsons, and others from Moulton, Exline, Bellingham, and West Grove. The group exchanged greetings, shared visits, and conveyed sympathy for Clifton Gorman of Moberly who died recently.
In memory of Sister Chloe Yates who died June 4 1968 the lodge records her devoted service to the Order and her life of gentleness and deeds. She taught Friendship Love and Truth and is praised by the Master as she rests in eternal peace in the New Jerusalem.
The Rebekah Lodge No. 91 in Moulton passes resolutions of condolence for a deceased member. The charter will be draped for thirty days and a sincere condolence sent to the family. Committee members Fairy Wright Geraldine Freeborn and Myrtle Starr approve the tribute.
Lodge No 91 passes resolutions in memory of Sister Mabel Jennings who died May 13 1968. Committee Fairy Wright notes the loss and sends condolences to the family. Time to renew membership and honor her service.
Mrs. Geneva Archer expresses gratitude for cards gifts and hospital visits during her stay at Davis County Hospital thanking all who offered kindness and support.
Brad Shaw Feed and Grain offers baler twine from Portugal with contact at phone 642-3241 for farmers needing baling supplies.
The 15th annual Tharp reunion will be held at City Park in Moulton on Sunday August 11. Friends are welcomed. Nona Tharp Robinson, Secretary.
For sale at Osborne Standard Station a bulls fly spray priced at $1.25 per gallon. Listing notes 4tpd27.
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