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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1938
Page
4
The Tribune will publish its first issue from its own building next week after moving heavy machinery today. The former Moulton Hatchery site has been updated with a new front and interior decor. The management invites friends to inspect the new quarters.
Dr. Freeman Davis, once a Moulton dentist now living in Centerville for fifteen years, is in very serious condition at University Hospital Iowa City after a major operation performed Monday morning. Prognosis remains uncertain for a day or two as surgeons assess the outcome.
The American Legion Post will host a dance at their hall next Friday. Barnett's seven piece orchestra from Bloomfield will provide music. Admission is 50 cents per couple with an extra 10 cents for each additional lady.
Hilltown residents share Thanksgiving visits with relatives in Moulton Caldwell township Exline Centerville Ottumwa and Ridgeway. Guests include Mr and Mrs George Lynch and sons and many neighbors. A fox hunt was planned but weather interrupted it. Several families celebrate gatherings and a golden wedding anniversary at W Walls home.
The family thanks neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during the illness and death of John Southern. Your expressions of sympathy were greatly appreciated.
Community notes show Clete Richardson convalescing from tonsillitis and Ruth Tipton visiting Centerville relatives. Many residents hosted or traveled for Thanksgiving, including visits to Albia Ottumwa Kirksville Mokane Oskaloosa and Des Moines while jobs and family ties linked to Davenport Davenport Wabash railway and local churches.
Plans announced by the board of education outline improvements to the school grounds. The north athletic field will be leveled with good drainage and a cinder track added, plus fencing. A playground behind the building will include two tennis courts and a softball diamond. Arbor Day trees will be planted next spring to beautify the grounds.
The Friendly Neighbor club met at Mrs. Celeste Burgher's home on November 22 with 14 members present. Dinner at noon featured a program of songs readings contests and games. Mamie Henson won the contest Clara Scurlock won the game Effie Moler directed the program and won the mystery box. Remaining members listed. next meeting set for December 8 with location undecided between Mrs Dooley or Mrs Dodson.
The Spurgeon family and relatives gathered Sunday November 20 at James Spurgeon's home to celebrate his birthday with baskets and a noon meal. Attending were J W Donald and daughters of Seymour Jimmie Spurgeon and sons of Centerville Everett Spurgeon and children near West Grove Roy Brunk and children near Bloomfield Lee Brunk and son Bloomfield Willard Spurgeon of Lancaster Mo Raymond Spurgeon and children of Lancaster Mo and Al Horn of Moulton Afternoon visitors included Dean Wardlow near Moulton Games and photos were enjoyed Many wished Mr Spurgeon many more birthdays.
Regular meeting of the American Legion Burl McClure Post and its Auxiliary is tonight at 7 30 urging members to be present.
Members are called to a regular meeting at the lodge hall this Friday night to conduct normal business and elect officers for the coming year.
The G. S. C. club will meet with Mrs. G. W. Ballew on Tuesday December 6. A cooperative dinner at noon will be followed by a gift exchange and program. All members urged to attend.
Notice says a chili supper will be served Friday December 2 at Odd Fellows Hall. Serving starts 6:30 with town delivery. Menu includes chili 10c, pie 5c, first coffee 5c, second cup free. Mrs Stella Hamilton and Mrs Tempa Childs returned from Centerville after two weeks at Baptist church revival meetings.
The Tribune offers free pen and pencil sets plus a one year Tribune subscription in a limited promotion. The sets are durable, high quality, and suitable for school use, with easy mail or in-office pickup options and universal appeal across ages.
The union Thanksgiving service held at the Presbyterian church last Thursday morning was highly praised as one of the best community gatherings in years. Rev. Hugh Guy of the Christian church delivered the message and attendees complimented the excellent conduct and thoughtful reflections shared.
Women of Appanoose County gathered near Udell for a second hand weaving lesson led by Irma Garner from Ames. Leaders from Wells Washington and Udell townships learned loom threading, color coordination, borders, and finishing techniques while sharing a noon lunch and planning future projects.
Mrs A G Dobyns plans to Iowa City for medical exam. Spurgeons of Centerville spent weekend at James Spurgeon home in Moul. Ralph Orcutt of Corydon visited relatives. Mabel Jennings from Cedar Rapids spent holidays with E J Jennings. Christine Henderson and Frances Davis from Newton stayed with Roy Henderson. Hoyt Garrett to Kansas City for extended visit with John Carter family. Thanksgiving guests at James Spurgeon included Manford Spurgeon and family Harold, and Thomas Ballew. Mrs Al Rogers called to Carlisle after Mrs Ella Baker hip injury. Cooperative dinner at Oral Carr home with varied guests. Elmer Wood home hosted Thanksgiving visitors. Mrs G A Mackenzie, Hugh Wood family, Dr Tenton Printz, Lou Holbert, Ella Hammett. Helen Horn hosted three tables of Bridge. Charlotte Berry won high, Maxine Wendland traveling prize, Vera Jordan guest prize.
Mayor W. H. Howard urges Moulton residents to stop tossing cinders and ashes on streets. He notes the practice clogs sewers and ditches and calls for immediate curb appeal and adherence to cleanliness.
Betty Grable headlines Paramount's Campus Confessions a gay college life comedy opening at the Moulton Theatre next Saturday and Sunday with Eleanore Whitney Hank Luisetti and Fritz Feld in the cast. Also shows Code of Honor tonight and Inside Information next Tuesday with a free admission offer for dogs and animal lovers.
Mrs. Nancy Ann Eastburn Willett died at 84 in Ft Madison Iowa after a three week illness. She was born February 18 1845 in Indiana and came to Moulton Iowa 45 years ago later living with her daughter. Survived by daughter Mrs J W Ballenger four sisters three brothers a granddaughter and two great grandchildren. Services were at the Christian church with Rev Frost and Rev Guy officiating and burial in Oakland Cemetery.
Two Moulton high school football players earned Southern Iowa Nine honors. Wayne Barber secured the top rating at end while Ralph Childs was placed at left guard. The two local stars starred for Moulton all season and earned the distinction.
Harold Stansberry and Lou Ella Hawkins were married on Tuesday evening in Lancaster Missouri. Judge Jack O Briant officiated with Mr and Mrs Lowell Horn as witnesses. The bride, daughter of Mrs E H Hawkins of Russell Iowa, and the groom, son of Mr and Mrs Will Stansberry of Moulton, will live at the Stansberry home with friends offering congratulations.
Guests at the Wm Stansberry home for Thanksgiving included Fred Stansberry and family, Mr and Mrs Ernest Stansberry and family, Grant Stansberry and family, Pearly Stansberry and family, Lester White and family, Mrs Edgar Stansberry and family, and Miss Lou Ella Hawkins.
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