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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1963
Page
4
Kenneth Rhodes of Ottumwa sued the Town of Moulton over injuries after a fall near Huddleston barber shop. The insurance company settled out of court for 3915.20 on September 19, 1963, ending a suit started December 5, 1960.
Methodist churches across Iowa will participate December 29 in the denomination's annual Student Recognition Day. Members home from campuses for Christmas will be recognized in a variety of ways including participation in the morning worship. The day is described as a time for recognizing those in the church's common life who find their calling on campuses of higher education. It also aims to call attention to Methodist activities on campus at public and private colleges and universities.
The Iowa State Department of Health notes most winter sports injuries stem from poor fitness training and recklessness. It urges conditioning before skiing, warming up, using modern gear, taking lessons, avoiding fatigue, and staying off closed areas. Children should sled only in safe areas. check ice before skating. never ski alone and stay cautious when temperatures change.
Local residents express gratitude for kindness and aid during a recent fire. Special thanks to the Moulton fire department for their prompt response and to Mr. and Mrs. Elvin McCullough and Marilyn for support.
The column paints a warm scene of Moulton homes preparing for Christmas with decorated trees, Nativity displays, and bells. It notes children brighten the day, mentions local charity events offering free turkeys and cash, and recalls Moravia Union and a Kennedy memorial bulletin, ending with a rush to finish Christmas shopping.
The Moulton PTA meeting postponed from last Thursday will be held at the school building this Thursday at 1 30 p m. Junior High students will present the program to attendees.
The Odd Fellow lodge sponsors a circle wolf hunt over the Christmas vacation with plans to meet at the Odd Fellow hall on Saturday night December 21 at 7 30 o clock to complete arrangements.
Mrs Stella Hamilton 83 longtime Moulton resident died in Culver City California from a stroke suffered November 29. She built a large family including seven children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Moulton at Eagle Funeral Home with burial in Hardin cemetery after prior services in Culver City.
The Moulton Udell girls basketball team won their first game of the season by defeating Hedrick 46 42 Tuesday night. Kathy Bain led MU with 19 points while Mildred Starcar added 14 and Sandra Stevenson 13. Bain 19 points and Stevenson 15 rebounds. Hedgerick’s Abel scored 19 and Gamble 16 as Hedrick led until the final period. In the boys game Hedrick won 68 43 as Carl Walker scored 17 for MU and Richard Spurgeon 14.
The Carl Miller farm home one mile northeast of Unionville suffered severe basement fire damage Monday afternoon after a motor oil burner sparked a blaze. The Millers were away. neighbors called the Moravia fire department, and firefighters confined the flames to the basement though smoke penetrated all rooms. The family will stay elsewhere until cleaning is completed.
The B Y s Club gathered at Geneveive Krapf s home on December 11 with twenty members. Secret pal exchanges were revealed, the Lord s Prayer recited, and the chaplain read St Luke chapter 1. No business was conducted. Daisy Herteen drew the mystery package. each member received a hostess made gift. The next meeting is scheduled for January 8 with Fannie Russell.
Marvin Brockus Jr Richard and Ronald Brockus were overnight guests of Garry Yauk. Barry is the son of Mr and Mrs Steve Yauk of Moulton.
Local Masonic and Eastern Star lodges elected their new officers for the coming year at recent meetings. Named were junior warden Tipton and others, with trustees Luther Horn Walter Daley Merval Moulton and Frank Daniels. Appointive posts remain to be named. Patricia Murdy Robert Murdy Vivian Wright Lowell Horn Wilma Watkins June Daley Fay Anselme Isabelle Lane elected to key posts. appointives still pending.
The Iowa Farm Loss Prevention Institute warns fires rise in winter from faulty electrical wiring and misuse. Extension cords and improper fuses cause overheating. safety measures include professional wiring, proper grounding, and a central distribution point for all buildings.
Due to Christmas falling on Wednesday the Tribune will publish early on Monday. Correspondents and advertisers are asked to submit by Monday morning or earlier. This will be the regular Christmas greeting edition.
The Christian Church announces a Christmas program on Sunday December 22 at 7 30 p m with singing the Christmas story and a Santa appearance for children The church youth will carol Monday December 23 The Christmas Eve worship service begins at 7 30 p m with candle lighting and invites families and the community to participate
Edward Fowler underwent heart surgery at the University Hospital in Iowa City Wednesday of last week and is progressing nicely. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Horn, Mrs. Ed Fowler, Albert Fowler, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fowler of Kansas City Missouri among others who visited Eddie last week.
Don Wright local postmaster announces the post office will be open Saturday afternoon to allow patrons to mail belated packages and letters. The extra service follows postal policy for Christmas rush with mail about normal and peak expected this weekend.
D G Crawford of Moulton is elected to membership in the American Angus Association at St Joseph Missouri. He was among 40 registered Aberdeen Angus breeders in Iowa admitted over the past month.
Moulton officials and Legion members run Saturday program offering twelve turkeys, candy, a turkey and five $1 bills to youngsters. Events begin 2:00 PM with candy, then six turkeys at 3:00 PM, and six more at 8:00 PM at Legion Hall and City Hall. Only one turkey per family. Tickets via chamber stores. Also home lighting contest with prizes of 15, 10, and 5 dollars. Chamber will elect officers January 8 at 8:00 PM.
Sub zero readings followed four inches of snow that blanketed the area last week. Residents shivered at the prospect of more snow and cold. Readings dropped to nine below zero with forecasts predicting continued frigid weather.
The Moulton fire department responded yesterday noon to a blaze at the C. C. Talcott home where a two car garage caught fire. A blow torch near the heat-house of a tractor reportedly started the fire, spreading rapidly and causing several hundred dollars in damage before it was controlled.
A large male wolf weighing 34 lbs was tracked down and killed northwest of the Edgar Peek farm on Sunday afternoon. Estimated age 4 to 6 years. Hunters Don Horn Don Minnicks Darrell King Kenneth Swaim John Swaim Wendell Brideman. The hunt used dogs owned by Horn Brideman and Herman Swaim following reports of multiple sheep losses to wolves in the area.
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