Bruce Burgher Named Member All State Band
Bruce Burgher first chair cornet player at Moulton Udell earns a spot in the Iowa Honor Band after an eligibility and audition process. State Directors meeting in Des Moines provided notice. Bruce and his mother travel January 11 for the audition with 300 band members from 75 schools. The February 1 concert at Kant Theatre Des Moines features the band. tickets priced at $2.00, contact Mrs Wright by January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Burgher
Moulton- Udell
Iowa
Gladys Wright
Wright
Des Moines
Bruce
Henry Burgher
State Music Assn
Drake University
Kant Theatre
M U Nab Sizable Wins Over Lineville in Twin Bill
Moulton U d i l s routed Lineville ACL 97 31 in girls action with Marcia Brinegar netting 32 and Linda Hetzler 21. Defenders Benz 10 steals Kincade 8 steals 6 rebounds Cox 5 steals 12 rebounds. In the boys game M U edged ahead 35 34 after three quarters and won 64 58 in OT as Lindley 16 Bailey 13 Forsythe 11 O Donnell 10 led double figure scorers with Bailey grabbing 20 rebounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton-Udil
ACL
Marcia Brinegar
M-U’s
Linda Hetzler
Twyla Moore
Sandra Harrington
Sheila Benz
Kathy Kincade
Elaine Cox
Dale Lindley
M-U
Mike Bailey
Dennis Forsythe
Mike O'Donnell
Bailey
No Added Christmas Service At P O
Postmaster Don Wright announces no extra holiday service at the local post office this year. Regular hours will be observed and this year Saturday openings before Christmas will not occur, with service ending at noon on the two preceding Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wright
Christmas Shop News and Local Happenings
A festive mood surrounds Moulton with a near completion of Christmas shopping and a new cafe expected to open soon. Bloomfield suffers vandalism on glass windows while residents note unseasonably warm weather and hints of early winter. Sem basketball shows strong play as local teams excite fans. a local coin scam on Main Street is recounted.
Weight Control Club To Be Formed Soon
Mrs Inga Eddy extension home economist says a weight control club will start in February after Christmas activities. Interested individuals may call the Extension office in Centerville at 856 3885. Classes will meet in the Agricultural Building meeting room. Mrs Eddy will also guide leaders planning to take the program to other clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inga Eddy
Extension Home
Centerville
Eddy
Gas Plan For Moulton Moves Forward
Mayor Cliff Cosby with councilmen and Hall Eng. Co. visited Wellman and Wayland to study municipal gas plants. They will fund an engineering study and survey to assess feasibility of a city gas distribution system. If favorable, a public meeting and voter referendum may follow. Citizens will answer questionnaires to aid projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Cosby
Kenneth Britt
Claude Lee
Jack Fowler
Wayne Bassett
Robert Buss
Hall Eng. Co
Centerville
Moulton
Wellman
Wayland
Iowa Southern Utilities, Co
Boy Scouts Plan Fruit Cake Sale in Moulton
Moulton Boy Scouts announce receipt of fruit cakes ready for distribution. Cakes cost $2.00 each. To order contact any Scout or call 642-3946.
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Moulton Boy Scouts
Marvin family visits Charley in University Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Clarence Marvin Mrs Auria Scarlett Mrs Verna Fry Clarence and Leonard Moore drove to Iowa City Monday to see Charley Marvin a University Hospitals patient who has undergone surgery for the third time in seventeen months and is in fair condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Marvin
Auria Scarlett
Verna Fry
Clarence
Leonard Moore
Iowa City
Charley Marvin
University Hospitals
Marvin
Contributions To Garrett Library Grow With Private Gifts
Mrs. Barney Fuller of Centerville donated her entire home library to the Garrett Memorial Library. Trustees report strong local support as cash gifts arrive from Gertrude Schulz of Santa Ana California and Edith Bryant of Seattle Washington. The board urges additional cash donations while selecting new books and directs gifts to treasurer Mrs. Wayne Bassett.
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Garrett Memorial Library
Barney Fuller
Centerville
Gertrude Schulz
Santa Ana
Calif
Edith Bryant
Seattle
Wash
Wayne Bassett
CYF Plans Bake Sale This Saturday
The CYF will hold a bake sale in the Christian Church basement on Saturday December 14. Cookies candies and nut bread will be available. The group will deliver orders by telephone.
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CYF
Christian Church
M U Teams Win Two Conference Games
Moulton Udell girls win 60-29 and boys win 64-57 over Hedrick in conference play. Linda Hetzler scores 36 for the girls, Dana Brinegar adds 11, and Elaine Cox grabs 12 rebounds. Boys balance scoring led by Dennis Bain 19 and Dale Lindley 14 as Mike O'Donnell 13 and Dennis Forsythe 12 also score. Team heads to Fox Valley for final conference game before Christmas.
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Moulton-Udell
Hedrick
M-U
Linda Hetzler
Dana Brinegar
Sheila Benz
Kathy Kincade
Elaine Cox
M-U’s
Dale Lindley
Mike O'Donnell
Dennis Forsythe
Dennis Bain
Mike Bailey
Bain
Fox Valley
Edith Bryan Returns to Seattle After Visit
Mrs. Edith Bryan, visiting her sister Mrs. Otis Edwards, left for Seattle Washington at the end of the week to return home.
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Edith Bryan
Otis Edwards
Seattle
Wash
M-U Christmas Concerts Planned
The Moulton Udell school announces two Christmas concerts. On December 17 at 7 30 p m the elementary band performs followed by a vocal program from grades K 2 and a group sing along by grades 5 6 at the Udell center. A brief P I O meeting precedes. On December 19 at 7 30 p m at the Moulton gym the Top Notes group and 78 mixed chorus students perform with Junior High numbers including Drummer Boy. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton-Udell
Gladys Wright
Udell Center
Moulton- Udell P. I. O
Moulton
Cultus Club Holds December Meeting At Verna Fry Home
The Cultus Club met at Verna Fry’s home on Thursday December 5 with President Pearl Horn leading. Members read Advent prayers, sang Silent Night, and heard Decker’s program including poems and Christmas articles. The group planned a cooperative luncheon and gift exchange for December 19 at Wilma Watkins’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cultus Club
Verna Fry
Pearl Horn
Ethel Allen
Mary Crawford
Cleo Decker
Reta Harrington
Inez Rohl
Eileen Swarts
Wilma Watkins
Anita Winans
Fay Wright
Bethlehem
Wayne County
Family Visits From St Louis Ottumwa and Carlisle
Doris Riley of St Louis Kenneth Richardson of Ottumwa and Marvin Richardson of Carlisle visited their mother Mrs Forest Davis over the weekend.
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Doris Riley
St. Louis
Kenneth Richardson
Ottumwa
Marvin Richardson
Carlisle
Forest Davis
Iowa renames Highway 142 to 202 and Highway 60 to Town 5
The Iowa State Highway Commission announces renumbering of Route 142 from the corn er north of Moulton to the Missouri line becoming Iowa 202. Highway 60 from Missouri to Des Moines will be renamed Town 5 to ensure continuous numbers across states. The 1969 official map will reflect these changes.
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Moulton
Missouri Line
Iowa
M U Band Heads to Empire Conference Festival
The Moulton Udell School Band, 275 players strong, will join the Empire Conference Combined Band Festival on March 24 1969 conducted by Dr Robi Rittenhouse head Central College music dept and Iowa Music Teachers Assn president. Eleven elementary players join the MU group with Bruce Burgher Dale Lindley and Kerry Morlan named 1st chair in their sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton-Udell
Robi. Rittenhouse
Central College Music Department
Iowa Music Teachers Assn
Gladys Wright
Bruce Burgher
Dale Lindley
Kerry Morlan
December Meeting of G S C Club Held at Starr Home
The G S C Club met December 10 at Myrtle Starr’s home for a co op noon dinner with 17 attending. Nona Robinson gave thanks. Myrtle Starr led the business session. 14 answered roll call. Three visitors joined, gifts exchanged, and mystery pals revealed for the next year. January 14 will host the next gathering with Nona Robinson.
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Myrtle Starr
Nona Robinson
Myretta Campbell
Allen Swarts
Eddie Guinn
Legion Plans Christmas Treat For Youngsters
Moulton Legion Post arranges Santa visit at the Legion Hall on December 21 at 2 00 p m with free candy and two dressed turkeys for youngsters. Each candy sack contains a number for a post‑giveaway drawing. The post also honors 50 year members with a December 18 covered dish dinner and a short program, listing ten 50 year members. The January meeting night is moved to January 8 due to New Year’s Day.
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Moulton
Burl McClure Post
Legion
Burl
Lions Club Dinner Meet In Moulton Tonight
Members of the local Lions Club will hold a dinner meeting tonight at the United Methodist Church dining room. The club will not go ahead under full power until after their Charter Night on January 9.
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Lions Club
United Methodist Church
Lions
Des Moines Visitors Glenn Frenzen and Hugh Wood
Supt. Glenn Frenzen and Hugh Wood traveled to Des Moines on Tuesday for a civic meeting. The visit highlighted regional cooperation and educational planning with local officials in attendance.
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Supt
Glenn Frenzen
Hugh Wood
Des Moines
Tuseday
Local Tax Valuation Disparity Cited By Board Member
John Baxter of Appanoose County accuses state officials of unequal assessments between utilities and private property. He notes Iowa Southern Utilities building valued at 3676 vs Western Auto Store at 5083, arguing state orders distort local fairness and urging public interest in property tax equalization.
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John Baxter
Appanoose
Western Auto Store
Board of Review
Iowa Southern Utilities
Iowa State Department of Revenue
Baxter
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
I. S.U
The
Tribune
William H. Forst
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Tess
Sem
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Lindsey Hill
Boy Scouts
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Empire
GSC Club
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