Friday Banquet Date Set By Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
The S O O F and Rebekah lodges plan their annual banquet now scheduled for Friday night. Postponed from November 10 due to L A Cox death, the event will feature a served meal at five o'clock, social time, and an entertaining program. Officers include A D Riggs president Jennie Cole vice president Georgia Jennings secretary and Russell Horn treasurer. Tickets available from secretary Miss Georgia Jennings.
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Rebekah
L. A. Cox
N. G
A. D. Riggs
Jennie Cole
Georgia Jennings
Russell Horn
Noted Lecturer Spoke At Presbyterian Church
Dr Johnstone a Lincoln expert spoke at the Presbyterian church last Sunday on Lincoln the Christian He has studied Lincoln 34 years and authored Abraham Lincoln the Christian and How Lincoln Prayed He visited Center ville with Dr Mott Sawyers and traveled to Moulton for the address
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Johnstone
Abraham Lincoln
Presbyterian Church
Lincoln
Centerville
Mott R. Sawyers
Moulton
Sparks Cause Fire At Carl Hurd Home
A small roof blaze was found at the Carl Hurd home on East 7th St Monday morning about 7 30. Firefighters extinguished it with little damage to the residence, with investigators noting a chimney spark as the likely cause.
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Carl Hurd
East 7Th St
Community Program At Roundy School Draws Town Support
The first Roundy community program was held Friday night November 26 at the Roundy school house. Thanks are given to two girls who sang and the Wranglers who performed. Mr Mackenzie furnished transportation for the boys. The next program is set for December 28 with all invited.
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Mackenzie
Freda Norton
Another Community Sale In Moulton This Saturday
Sherman West announces a community sale in Moulton on Saturday December 3 at 12 30 p m Cattle hogs and sheep plus miscellaneous articles will be offered Bring in items to sell Mr West invites the public to attend and participate in the sale.
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Sherman West
Moulton
Mr. West
Try New Racket On Milton Merchants Friday’s Courier
A fragmentary historical note details police apprehension of a so called pup artist. The piece references unsigned cards sent to Milton businesses asking for favors and hints at a broader scheme.
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Milton
Kansas
Adiit
Thanksgiving Happenings In Davis County Community
Local residents shared Thanksgiving visits and dinners across Davis County Iowa. Families from Tracy Centerville Donnelson and Centerville hosted and attended gatherings. Miss Mabel Jennings visited Cedar Rapids. Dr. Joseph Kinkade expected home after internship in New York. PEO sisterhood held meetings and a postnuptial shower for Mrs George Carson. a birthday party and bridge games rounded out a busy holiday week with frequent travel between Des Moines and local towns.
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Pete Manard
Mildred Dixon
W. T. Mickle
Tracy
Iowa
Jack Lane
Emalee
St. Louis
Jake Lowry
O. M. Davis
West
Des Moines
Oris Davis
Margerite Berry
Clint Fullerton
B. B. Berry
Jas. West
Mabel Jennings
Cedar Rapids
HE. J. Jennings
Mel Martin
Elouise
Joe Ogden
Harry
Clell Pool
Donnelson
Methodist Sunday School
J. H. Jackson
Clarence Stansberry
Frank Pitts
Jas. Barkley
R. T. Campbell
Mark
Campbell
Davis County
Florence Childs
Hortense Cox
BE. L. Cox
Hortense
Centerville
Ralph Blosser
Joe Sayers
Lydia
Hazel Blosser
Hazel
Rolla Morrow
Ella Merrick
Maquoketa
Harry Laphan
Baldwin
Harper Vinzant
Farmington
C. C. Badger
Edwin Pratt
P. E. 0. Society
Eva Carter
Joseph Kinkade
Kings County Hospital
Brooklyn
N. Y
J. F. Kinkade
State University of Iowa
University Hospital
Mamie Sellers
Etta Edwards
Lillian Cole
Ruby Wood
Eva Singley
Josie Stuckey
Bess Newcomer
George Carson
Dick Eby
Marguerite Berry
Carson
Bridge
Hanson to Contest Election of Evans in District Clerk race
Edmund Hanson, defeated by his Democratic opponent for Clerk of the District Court, has filed to contest the election of Howard Evans who won by eight votes after the canvas. A recount is expected within twenty days with Hanson appointing one board member and Evans selecting another. the third member will be chosen by Evans. Estimated recount cost ranges from 50 to 75 dollars.
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Edmund Hanson
Howard Evans
Board of Supervisors
Hanson
Evans
Red Cross Drive Nets $30.00 In Moulton
The Red Cross Roll Call is over and raises 30 dollars. The committee thanks all who aided and notes many paid in membership without being asked. Teachers turned over their offering. Community welfare is stressed with ministers and the welfare committee helping the unfortunate. Frank A. Wilder, Chairman.
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Red Cross
Frank A. Wilder
Bossie To The Rescue Sends Boy To College
A Bloomfield student Lai Guthrie with two Cornell College companions in Mt. Vernon formed a budget club. They cook meals for $1.45 weekly per person and Guthrie pays his share with milk from his father's cow hauled from Bloomfield. The trio, Edwin McDade and Wesley Wichman, live in Nebraska and Iowa, while local sales of surplus milk fund the meals.
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Lai Guthrie
Bloomfield
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Lain
Wayne Guthrie
Edwin Mc
Bees
Iowa College
Lam
Board Club
Egg Prices Rise As Striking Biddie Stirs Local Market
A Moulton housewife faced a limited sale in eggs one day last week as stores offered only half a dozen. The piece links higher prices, from 12 to 30 cents, to a strike by Biddie the hen, noting her influence on production and urging readers to watch egg supply closely.
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Moulton
Biddie
Wabash R R Safety Meeting At Legion Hall
A safety meeting for Wabash Railway employees was held at the Legion Hall last Friday night under trainmaster H B Pilcher. Officials present included D G Phillips Supt of Safety S N Grove Div Engineer and C C Connell from Moberly. Seventy six employees attended with reps from Lovilla to La Plata, aiming to eliminate unsafe conditions in railroad work.
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Wabash
Legion Hall
H. B. Pilcher
D. G. Phillips
St. Louis
S. N. Grove
C. C. Connell
Moberly
Lovilla
la Plata
Mule Killed by Hunters Near Lancaster
A report from west of Lancaster states a mule was killed by hunters. The fragmentary account mentions Wm. Oliver describing the incident with unclear details about the location and timing. Further details are not available in the readable text.
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Wm. Oliver
Lancaster
Christmas Seal Sale Gets Under Way
The annual Christmas Health Seal campaign opens this week with the Moulton Public Schools and local groups sponsoring penny stamp sales. The 1932 seal features two singing children and a simple vivid color design. Seals are urged as a message of goodwill and commitment to health. Read on for how seal funds are used in rural Town county, including first aid kits, measuring scales, dental inspections in 17 schools, and a county tuberculosis and heart clinic.
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Moulton Public Schools
J. N
Ding) Darling
Des Moines Register
Frances Brophy
Iowa
State
PTA
Small Roof Blaze Doused At Lerchie Home
A small roof fire on the east porch of the H. A. Lerchie residence on East Broadway was extinguished with little damage after spreading briefly Tuesday night around 8 o clock. Officials believe a chimney spark started the blaze.
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H. A. Lerchie
Ast Broadway
Albia Dedicates New Sixty Thousand Dollar Post Office
Albia's new post office, costing sixty thousand dollars, was officially dedicated on Tuesday. J. C. Mabry spoke as the chief orator. The brick and Bedford stone building features a white marble entrance, a tiled lobby floor, and a main floor lobby and work room with several offices while the second floor holds a swing room and post office inspector's room plus unassigned offices.
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Albia
J. C. Mabry
Unionville Dentist Hurt in Sunday Car Crash
Dr F C Allender of Unionville Iowa sustained a severe laceration above his left eye in a two car collision Sunday evening near Mt Ararat church on Primary No 3. He was riding with Charles Stanley when their car hit Charles McFall’s vehicle. Stanley’s car was badly wrecked while McFall’s car had only a broken wheel. Allender was taken to Centerville hospital, treated and returned home the following day.
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F. C. Allender
Unionville
Iowa
Mt. Ararat
Dy. Allender
Charles Stanley
Charles McFall
Stanley
McFall Auto
Centerville
Epworth League and Crucible Campaign At The Churches
Two large congregations attended worship at The Churches Methodist Church last Sunday. The Crucible Campaign begins, inviting members to gather gold and silver items from home to support church restoration and circulation. Pastor Frank A. Wilder urges attendance and participation this Sunday.
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Methodist Church Church School
Epworth League
Frank A. Wilder
Presbyterian church services and Sunday school schedule
Presbyterian Church advertises Sunday school at 10 00 a m led by J R Barkley and an evening service at 730 pm in charge of Pastor Dr Mott R Sawyers with a cordial invitation and welcome for all attendees.
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Presbyterian Church
J. R. Barkley
Mott R. Sawyers
Christian Church Revival Services and Campaign
Christian Church outlines revival services with special Sunday 10 AM and 7 30 PM meetings. Sermon titled Rejoicing in Hope, with Gospel singing, choir anthems, and Children’s Story Hour. Ladies Aid meetings Thursday and Friday afternoons. Revival begins Sunday December 11 with Rev Edwards replacing Rev Trimble. Campaign urges members to donate gold and silver toward church work. V S Stagner Minister.
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Christian Church
V. S. Stagner
Church of God Sunday School and Services Tonight
The Church of God announces Sunday school at 10:00 A M and preaching at 11:00 A M with a young peoples meeting at 6:30 P M and nightly preaching at 7:30. Attendance is rising. Pastor Faye Powers invites all to attend to seek salvation now.
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Church of God
Faye Powers
Bill's Coal House Hit By Robbers In Theft
Bill Bowie found his coal house short on fuel last Friday as thieves emptied the coal supply and stole the door lock. The break in left the residence without heat and disrupted the chill relief plan.
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Bill
Bill Bowie
Strawberries Ripen At W. F. Stober Home
W F Stober claims strawberries are ripening on his vines, a tale met with skepticism then supported by proof offered to the newspaper. The notice invites readers to pursue the matter with Bill if they wish to investigate further.
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W. F. Stober
County Ministerial Meeting at Centerville Methodist Church
The County Ministerial Association will meet at Centerville Methodist Church on Monday December 12 at 9 o'clock. Rev Earl Wolfe conducts the devotional service. The topic is The Bible with sub topics The Fatherhood of God by Mott R Sawyers The Sonship of Jesus by W A Bloom The Relationship of the Holy Spirit by J C Behrens and G H Varce is secretary.
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Methodist Church
Centerville
Earl Wolfe
God
Community charity play at Colonial Theatre December 8
Farm Bureau Women and the Parent-Teachers Association announce a charity play at the Colonial Theatre on Thursday night December 8 with no admission fee. Attendees are asked to donate gifts of food clothing and essentials, wrapped and left with Camp Fire Girls at the door for distribution to those in need.
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Farm Bureau
Parent-Teachers Association
Colonial Theatre
Camp Fire
Welfare Committee
Community Club
L. A. Cox
Zona Gale
R. E. Newcomer
Tribune
Lydia Blosser
Jenkins
Christ
Queen City Woman Slugged And Robbed
A woman at the I. G. C. Johnson home in Queen City was knocked unconscious with an automobile jack when she answered a door at about 10 PM Friday. The attacker ransacked the house, taking roughly $1.35, then fled. The victim regained consciousness Saturday morning, descriptions elusive, Sheriff Tallman investigating.
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I. GC. Johnson
Queen City
Masonic Lodges Hold Their Election
The Masonic lodge will hold their annual election of officers on Friday night. Officials and members look to the ceremony as a routine yet important community fraternal event.
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Masonic Lodge
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Red Cross Drive
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Boy
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