01 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1940
Page
1
The piece argues that confidence grows from personal effort and experience. It notes that self doubt can block opportunity, while steady learning, presentation, and exercise strengthen belief in one’s skills. Employers also shape confidence by offering opportunities.
Boys county basketball tourney runs February 7 to 10 at Moulton gym with finals on February 10. Girls tourney occurs February 1 to 3 at Numa, with finals the same night. Girls sectional tourney follows February 14 to 17 at Moulton.
Reader notes mix of racy rumors and local chatter about Miss Witt Ardyth Betty Ann George Singley and Boneta plus a chapel talk on Abraham Lincoln with details on his birth in 1809 Lincoln’s move to Indiana and the meaning of his Christianity The piece also mentions Mr Sparks and a rock collection and hints at a postponed junior play
Freshman names Doris Childs Dorothy Childs Freda Marvin Richard Anselme Buddy Gaither Gerald Ryan Richard Southern. Sophomores Phyllis Gaither Betty Jean Holman Tone Lawson Dorothy Sprouse Beatrice Starr Norma Jean Stansberry Clinton Henderson Richard McFall Robert Newcomer Max Tharp. Juniors Maxine White Ralph Newcomer Orris Umpferman. Seniors June Daniel Norene Marvin Doris Newland Ruth Rifency Berry Merrill Brockus Jimmy Waggoner.
The brother of Edwin Booth took his life by jumping from a balcony and uttered that the South is avenged at the moment of his death. The incident left the nation without a leader. Lincoln is praised as a great man of sorrow with strong human power, valued above all else for mankind.
A misordered office scene shows Miss Meigs and colleagues gossiping about Robert Taylor while boss Mr Blaine erupts over mail, letters, and cigar policy. In a parallel plot Lee Hollister returns to Circle V ranch to confront danger and romance as Virginia and Stanley navigate suspicion and injury.
Agnes Provost witnesses a deadly ambush as Stanley Blair is shot. Virginia confronts Lee Hollister and Bradish after a tense sequence of accusations and warnings. Bradish plans leverage while Virginia contemplates selling to Milton Bradish, as a stranger confronts her on Mounta ment Rock and a second witness accuses a contested lover.
In the District Court Appanoose County Iowa the state seeks probate of the Last Will and Testament of Charles A Yates deceased filed Jan 22 1940. Final proof and probate set for Feb 19 1940 at 10:00 AM at Centerville courthouse with interested parties invited to appear. Dated Jan 24 1940.
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