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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
6
L E Johnson superintendent denounces rumors that Moulton schools lowered standards. He explains grade reporting now uses letter grades A to F rather than percentages and clarifies a final passing average remains 75. He urges residents to verify facts with authorities before spreading false statements.
The Royal Neighbors met at their hall on Monday night and elected officers including Mrs Edna Tyrell as Oracle, Mrs Nina Henss as Vice Oracle, Mrs Jesse Sparks as Past Oracle, Mrs Esther Davis as Chancellor, Mrs Lydia Floyd as Recorder, Mrs Emma Wood as Receiver, Mrs Layne Taylor as Marshall, Mrs Saye Riggs as Manager, E Printz as Physician, and Mrs Edna McCormick as Musician.
The Easter Stars elected officers at their regular meeting last Friday night. Miss Marguerite Berry was named W. M. G. L. Bovard as W. P. Mrs. Emma Wood A. M. Mrs. Kate Bovard See. Mrs. Mamie Sellers Treas. Mrs. Dick Longe Conductress Miss Lydia Blosser A. C.
Prairie Gem Encampment No. 80 elected officers at their recent meeting led by Luther Horn and C P C M Johnson with W T Daniels as S W C W Horn and J W E A Walker among the officers. Community notices mention Christmas decorations, travel plans, and holiday visits across Ottumwa Albia and Keokuk.
The Legion rabbit hunt ended at 10 am with 1411 total rabbits and pigeons turned in. Captain B. B. Bird led the winning team with 761 rabbits and 108 pigeons, while Captain Hays' side managed 541 rabbits and 1 pigeon. Funds from sales go to the Post treasury to support club rooms and expenses. The hunt began on Thanksgiving day and will likely be staged again next year.
Sarah E Tharp died suddenly Monday at her daughter J F Lawson’s home after heart pain. Born November 24 1839 in Putnam County Indiana, she was 86. Funeral at Christian church December 16, Rev Geo Turpin officiating. burial Harding Cemetery. Obituary to follow. Mixed notices include Paul Smith and Eva Large marriage in Centerville and Red Cross meeting highlights.
A mixed Mass of local notices and social items from Moulton Iowa covers radio interference, gossip, engagements, club meetings, and a tragedy. It notes a niece’s marriage to Wade Clover of Lohrville, a dramatic Club performance, Christmas plans by Loyal Leaders, and a fatal accident involving two year old Scott Newton.
Two fires at the county farm in successive days destroyed a hay barn and a horse and grain barn with all stock saved. Insurance totals about $4,000. Sheriff Lord suspects inmate Warren Double, later committed to Clarinda hospital. Corydon Lumber Co. to build a new barn as work begins this week.
The Christian Church held its annual Christmas bazaar and dinner yesterday afternoon and evening. The church announced Bible school at 10:00 am and services at 11:00 am with evening worship at 7:30 pm. The orchestra now provides music for both the Bible school and evening service. A three week special sermon series will begin January 8 with topics on God’s fidelity and help, followed by God and his children on January 27. Watch for further announcements.
Marceling service 50 cents with free retrace in two days water waving 85 cents start December 21 end January 2 Marceling available every day except December 25 and 26 Miss Edna Gregory operator 312 East Broadway
Readers are invited to browse the Tribune ads for gift suggestions and practical winter offerings. The ad section highlights items like a snow hat and Colonial night items, aiming to guide shoppers toward intelligent buying during cold weather.
The Christmas Musical features two operettas at 8 o'clock. The Box of Dolls by Carrington is by first and second grades with listed cast members. Christmas with the Old Woman in the Shoe is by intermediate grades with a full cast including Santa Claus Fairy Godmother Mother Goose and chorus.
Reports show the basketball team losing to Bloomfield 21 to 11 after a hard game. Christmas program tickets are on sale at the Colonial for Thursday evening. The Christmas Seal Sale has reached $55 with more donations daily. Declamation preliminaries will be held with about thirty five from the high school, advancing to a second contest before February 26. State testing shows most rooms meet standards. Christmas vacation will close schools for two weeks. Classrooms are festively decorated for the season. Fifth grade toy projects go to lower grades Friday. Sophomores hosted Freshmen at a box party with Santa delivering gifts. Eight students signed up for the Thursday typewriting contest. Juniors received their kings last Friday. A tale of a king on a voyage prompts a reflection on educating children to avoid ill health and ignorance.
Senator Lloyd Ellis spoke at Lane's Cafe for the Appanoose-Davis county banquet. He outlined Iowa road plans for the next three years, defended southern Iowa road issues, and urged upgrades like gravel and paving. He urged civic pride and noted potential routing of the Custer Battlefield Highway through Appanoose County.
Sunday school at 10, preaching at 11, evening service 7 30. Epworth League led by Wilda Norman with Dallas Charity directing orchestra. Sixty youths attended last week. Christmas play next Sunday, choir to sing Angels of Light. Christmas Eve program 7 30 with tree and treats. Choir rehearsals Friday and Saturday. orchestra rehearsal Friday 6 16.
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