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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1925
Page
5
Moulton tops the county in growth with a population count rising to 151, the strongest gain among towns in the area. Local officials attribute the uptick to new housing and improved appeal, noting continued migration within the county.
K F Wilson publisher of the Monroe Mirror was arrested by motorcycle officers on the White Pole road between Rising Sun and Ivy while returning from Des Moines with his wife and mother. He pled no contest, was fined 25 dollars, later reduced to 12.50 under protest, and criticized the local speed enforcement amid a caricatured account of other fines and a joking judge.
A local Red Cross meeting is called for Sunday December 20 at 2 30 PM at the Presbyterian church. All members urged to attend as business of importance will be discussed.
The old stone capitol built of native Iowa limestone on the Iowa River is described as the birthplace of the state and the university founded in 1847. It is a highly photographed landmark with thousands of negatives and prints, capturing class and convention events on its steps as well as student photos with the dome overhead. The building witnessed the drafting of early constitutions and peace celebrations.
American Legion officers led by Commander Cam Hays and Adjutant Luther Horn expressed willingness to cooperate with other groups to plan and construct a community hall for winter athletics. Members paid tributes to the Red Cross by joining in memory of its service to service personnel and the local post.
The record lists officers Bert Davison as Noble Grand C E Evans as Vice Grand Recording Secretary E A Walker Financial Secretary C P Norton Treasurer W T Daniels as Trustee. Appointive officers are not known at this time.
The Reb ekahs list officers including Noble Grand Lillian Garrett Vice Grand Mable Thompson Secretary Daisy Hurd and Treasurer Luther Horn appointive officers to be chosen at the first regular meeting. At the Reb ekahs regular meeting on Thursday evening the Odd Fellows entertained with ice cream cake and coffee.
Postmaster Garrett G W Davis and Theo Murdy took part in the annual Legion hunt. They fired 39 shots and brought home 39 rabbits a fuzzy tail misfire and a rabbit killed underfoot kept the day’s record clean. Dr G W Davis was struck on the nose by a stray shot with no serious injury.
The Dramatic Club presents Hurry, Hurry, Hurry at the Colonial theater tonight at 8 15 pm. The cast has prepared diligently and special features will occur between acts.
The Moulton Live Stock Shipping association sent one car of hogs to St Louis this week with shippers including R A Beach seven head Charles Wendland eight Henry Wendland two Lloyd Sneed six G D Short one Chas F L Stansberry eight L E Barnes four Daniel Way six C R Fox one Craig Daniels eight eight Horn and Son eight June Guinn two Hrs Jennie Barnes four J M Leonard.
A brief note announces an election of bottleery on Friday night for CE 8. Details are sparse in the fragment. Local organizers appear to be planning an informal gathering with possible participation by residents.
Bloomfield resident Mrs. Addie Hieler visited relatives en route home from Kansas City while several locals shared visits and travel news. The column notes engagements, moves, minor injuries, club meetings and a funeral in Allerton and Udell area society notices.
Leo J. McGuire 39, World War veteran, died at a local hospital in Cedar Rapids on December 1 1925. Born September 19 1886 he worked for the Wabash Railroad before enlisting in 1917 and serving overseas nearly two years. He was discharged July 4 1919 and survived by four brothers and two sisters. Interment was in Hilltown cemetery. Additional local notes mention social events and community news.
Masons elect S J Cole as worshipful master and J J James as senior warden with J W Olls Davis J W R Logue and others serving as colleagues. Officers include 8 D J G West 8 F L Hornaday Will Bowie Tyler Carson and Marshall Bowie. Paris Sherman named treasurer with trustees R B Carson John Colliver and G L Bovard.
On Thursday December 10 at 8 15 pm the High School Dramatic Club presents the first play of the season at the Colonial theater. Hur ry Hurry Hurry depicts modern social life with amusing scenes and a sketch before the assembly drew enthusiastic applause. Sophomore Home Economic Girls treated the faculty to a six o clock dinner at Miss Lois Edwards home. Charles Poffenberger resigned as Junior class president and Marie Moore was elected to take his place. A Declamatory contest draws 35 entrants as the Freshman class enjoyed a party at Carl Stevenson's house on December 4 despite bad weather. Carl Wood spent Monday with Mr Henss to review the electric light line, inspecting every pole for four miles.
Mrs Hazel Brock and Miss Grace Osborne lead the Christmas Seal Sale starting December 11 with half proceeds for school health. Sixth graders make posters for December 17 operetta and Christmas program featuring The Old Woman of the Shoe and A Box of Dolls. A Christmas Musical at the Colonial is set for December 17. Harold Amos directs a new wrestling and boxing team amid talks of future exhibitions. Football team photos were taken Wednesday evening.
John G. Joseph announces the construction of a new overall and shirt factory in Moulton to begin January 1. The plant will be built on East Fifth Street on land donated by G L Bovard and is expected to employ forty to fifty workers at start with potential for more later.
The annual Chamber of Commerce banquet is set for tonight at six thirty at the Lane Cafe. Promised are excellent speakers and a fine time. If you lack a ticket, there may still be time to join the program and meal.
Christmas Day is a holiday in all post offices. The latest mailing dates at the Moulton office vary by region, with deadlines from December 14 to December 22 depending on state groups. Sunday service will mirror ordinary Sundays. mail for box holders will be delivered as on Sundays and holidays. No service on city or rural routes on December 26.
The last session authorized a child welfare department under the Board of Control of State Institutions to supervise child placing agencies and homes. Iowa operates two state institutions for orphans and neglected children at Davenport and Toledo, caring for about 38 000 children annually along with mentally defective children. Over 800 fine children could be in family homes. those up to 16 years old await placement. Volunteers may contact Major Edwin H. Sands, Superintendent of Child Welfare, State House, Des Moines, Iowa, for more information.
Washington township Farm Bureau invites members to a meeting Thursday evening December 17 at Center school house. The program includes business, a children's part, County Agent's talk, and a prominent speaker with music throughout. Refreshments of sandwiches and coffee. Women asked to prepare sandwiches. NMF Dewell, Pres.
Regular Presbyterian Church services to be held Sunday. Bad weather kept the Centerville choir from the church last Sunday evening. they may reschedule at a later date.
Bible school at the Christian Church reports preaching highs for the 10-month program. Officials note steady attendance and strong engagement across classes.
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