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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
4
Mrs. H. W. Spaulding of Grinnell leads an eight day program of lectures demonstrations and contests in the large women's department at the Iowa State Fair. The event in Des Moines begins August 26 and covers home farm civic welfare and related women’s activities.
The Civic League asks all members to pay annual dues of 25e to treasurer Mrs Nan Dever by September 1, 1925. Members are urged to settle promptly to ensure continued league operations.
Monday showers touched Dean and Vicinity as Alex Sheer and spouse visited R. L. Stites and wife. Y. J. Gorman and family called on Nessi James and wife Sunday afternoon. John Stevens and family attended the Unionville reunion midweek. The Dean pickre factory reported brisk business, about 80 bushels in one day. An all day Hilltown church meeting and basket dinner is planned for the first Sunday in September, with attendees urged to bring baskets and stay all day.
Elizabeth Probasco who has spent the summer with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Ebert Childs returned to her home in Hammond.
Preparations finish for North America’s largest expo sized Iowa event. More than 7000 head of pure bred stock, 240 acres of exhibits, and eight days of continuous education and amusements. Cash premiums exceed 127000 dollars with extensive horse racing, auto races, bands, circuses, and a Elijah chorus.
Fifteen top hippodrome acts will perform as free attractions at the Iowa State Fair. World famous entertainers including trapeze artists gymnasts jugglers and educated animals will present in special rings. Capt Dare Devil Payne will perform a 100 foot dive into a tank of burning gasoline daily.
Des Moines reports the Iowa State Fair will host a health baby contest with 700 entrants from across Iowa. Ages 1 to 3 compete for $500 in cups and prizes. Entries must be submitted in writing to Secretary A. R. Corey in Des Moines by August 12.
Des Moines reports a statewide school band contest offering seven hundred dollars in cash prizes to select Iowa’s finest school band. The event, slated for October 28, was announced with details to follow in the state paper.
Ind Saturday Mr Ebert Childs visits his son Luther in Ottumwa for a few days. Dr and Mrs E L Cox and Elmer Lee were in Centerville on business. The Henson family moved back to their farm. Roy Probasco of Colorado visits his mother and relatives for a few weeks. Man Locker of Gerard IL back visiting relatives. Naomi Burgher and Thelma Childs visit Arthur Childs in Keokuk. Rollie Hess and Ollie Hess visit Minnesota for two weeks. Mrs M L Childs and daughters visit Centerville for 8th grade graduation. Bill Childs and daughter visit Bloomfield. Sunday school convention and basket dinner at Coatsville Baptist church August 38. Clay George of Lancaster plans to build Mark Childs house this week. Proletarian cost-of-living concerns noted as well. G E Marshall to finish haying this week if weather cooperates.
Miller hosts homecoming and basket dinner on Sunday August 23. Mrs. W N Miller and children attend grade graduation at Centerville while Mr. and Mrs. David Caylor visit Floyd Wood home. Loren Alden family and Mrs. Sarah Hanes attend eighth grade exercises at Centerville.
At the W. N. Miller home on Sunday eighty people attended and praised the abundant food. Visitors from the vicinity joined an Old Settlers reunion in Unionville last week. Mr and Mrs Tom Hudgens of Oklahoma visited Mrs W N Miller. Mr and Mrs King of Albia also visited the Knight family and attended the reunion.
Property listing for a five room house and one half lot offered for sale at a low price. Seller Frank Leedom located at 509 East Third Street.
Sale bill season will soon be here and the Tribune is ready to supply your needs promptly. You are assured of careful and courteous treatment. Youll be satisfied with the price, too.
Miss Halzelle Galp of Des Moines will run the beauty parlor at Bragdon Hat Shop. She comes highly recommended and has several years of experience. The beauty parlor will open Saturday morning.
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