07 Feb 1957
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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1957
Page
1
The Moulton Eagles girls lost 50 to 43 at Udell on Monday February 4, as the Cincy team beat them for the fourth time this year. Best wishes are sent to the graduating players from the team and community.
Mystery Boy and Mystery Girl from M. H. S. are described with detailed physical traits, favorites, and ambitions. The listing names hair eye color height weight year in school complexion and tastes for entertainment food and pet peeves to aid identification. The boy aims to be a rich car dealer and the girl prefers Jimmy Dean and Debbie Reynolds with the song Too Much.
A survey of responses from John C to Allen M reveals varying ideas of a perfect girl. Answers emphasize personality, looks, figure, money, and style, with many citing good looks or smart dressing as key traits.
A lighthearted classroom note reports a dog entering study hall at noon stirring excitement. Teasing lines mention student pranks skipping school Drivers Training a clean car and a playful jibe about a classmate.
Carol Ann Andrews Norton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Andrews, born in Moulton on October 20, 1939, has lived here all 12 years of schooling and participated in basketball, band, chorus, class secretary, and honored roles. She was Valentine Queen, an usher at commencement, and Assistant Editor of AnnualeStaff, with interests in movies, music, and hopes to join the armed forces.
A Russia based survey lists the Ten Top Tunes. No. 1 Lets Be Cruel No. 2 I ve Grown Accustomed to Your Fist No. 3 Siberian Sunset No. 4 Throw Mama Under the Train No. 5 What Ever Will Be Will Be When I Say It Will Be No. 6 Molotov s Hideway No. 7 Wake the Town and Kill the People No. 8 See You Later Investigator No. 9 Friendly Persecution No. 10 Lets Blow It Up.
Norma Olson reports two new pins in the Typing TT class. Peggy Marvin earned her 30 word pin and Lois Selvy earned her 35 word pin. Congratulations to both girls.
A police chief vents anger at officers over a bandit slipping away from a hotel. The officers defend their search, claiming they watched every exit but suspect the thief exited through an entrance.
Primary pupils describe building healthy bodies using Brownie Helpers and a book titled Brownie Builders. They note measles cases in class, celebrate Connie Lee Houser turning six, and recount visits from multiple mothers and local residents.
The class marks Annette Tharp birthday with an afternoon party on January 30 in school. Mrs Tharp visits with ice cream and gum for all. Students note new recess games new toys and building blocks and work on adding larger problems in math. They mention Eleanor Starr leaving for Seymour and anticipate Valentine’s week with February pictures.
Students plan Valentine mailboxes and continue social studies after finishing science. Cheryl White shared a wasp nest for a hands on lesson. Birthdays for Kay Lee and Deanna Withrow were celebrated with treats. An A in spelling is earned by Janie Daniels, Eddy Daley, Kay Lee, Sheryl McClurg, Ricky Probasco, JoAnn Tharp, Cheryl White, David White, and Deanna Withrow.
The class reports ten students with perfect attendance this semester: Jerry White Cleroyd Swarts John Archer Jennie Davis Jerry Cooksey Laverta Stewart David Hargrave Rosemary Morlan Wilma Reese and Donna Reese. They study More Times and Places in reading, sevens in Arithmetic, electricity in Science, and Holland settlers along the Hudson in Social Studies.
Fifth graders report progress in studying the Middle Atlantic States and U S capitals in Social Studies. In Language they practiced business letter writing and in Science studied Air and Airplanes. Perfect scorers in Spelling Friday included Alan Boettcher Tommie Brinegar Connie Brummel Robert Campbell Sandra Cook Dan Frantz Maudetta Heartley Sharlyn Hodges Larry Johnson Sheila Kirby Gilbert Ocker Connie Pratt Betty Probasco Janice Starr Stevie Starr and Sandra Stevenson.
The school band programs will be busy as they prepare for spring contests. Brass groups and chamber ensembles practice their pieces while soloists finalize selections. A roller skating party is planned for February 18 at Kirksville Roller Skating Rink.
The piece notes varying mail sorting habits among people with heavy junk mail. It describes lookups from addressee to sender, then checking the stamp to decide disposal. It cites Mr Wegener’s preferred method observed in his office.
A collection of light jokes and gags about family life work and school. The humor hinges on wordplay misunderstandings and punchlines like a four year old muttering about age and cutouts and a road map lunch. The piece presents quick quips with everyday situations.
The Iowa State Sheriff’s Association cautions that stacked newspapers, milk bottles, mail and other signs on a doorstep invite burglars when residents go on winter vacations. J B Steiner urges homeowners to stop deliveries, hide belongings, and arrange neighbor checks while away, adding sheriffs will periodically check homes upon request.
The document shows the Tribune imprint with the phrase born in 4 and price notes 1.50 per year outside territory 2.00. It lists Official County City and School Newspaper, with post office entry in Moulton Iowa as second class matter in February 1884, published by R R Eby.
The Iowa Utilities Association announced its 1957 officers at the Des Moines directors meeting. Carl A. Hummel of Interstate Power Company becomes president. Robert W. Greenleaf of Iowa Southern Utilities is first vice president and treasurer. Charles Whitmore of Iowa Illinois Gas Electric is second vice president. Ben A. Webster remains executive secretary and Robert E. Farrell assists. The member utilities listed include Iowa Southern Utilities, Centerville. Peoples Gas and Electric, Mason City. Interstate Power, Dubuque. Iowa Power and Light, Des Moines. Public Service, Sioux City. Iowa Illinois Gas Electric, Davenport. Iowa Electric Light and Power, Cedar Rapids. Union Electric Power, Keokuk. Sac County Electric, Sac City. and Council Bluffs Gas, Council Bluffs.
Mrs Kermit Edwards expresses deep gratitude to friends for kindnesses while in hospital and after returning home. She says the sympathy will be a cherished memory for years.
Quote captures a hobo telling a housewife he avoids work by noting he is a window box weeder with little in his line of tasks. The remark reflects a humorous, characterful exchange from the period.
Local readers recall a coin puzzle involving J. M. Garrett and a merchant who could not make change for a 5 cent purchase with limited coins. Eugene McCoy, an 8th grader, solved the puzzle first, while the scene hints at old gold money circulation and reader interaction with the paper.
The piece notes Fort Knox and a merchant's 45 cents in change during the 1929 to 1939 period. It explains cash registers mainly stored non negotiable IOUs and that possession of a five dollar bill marked a person as a capitalist.
A hospitalized writer thanks friends and relatives for letters cards gifts visits and kindness during illness. He expresses deep gratitude and faith that God will reward their generosity.
Gerald eliminates fossil fuel dependence with Green Colonial automatic heating offered by Daniels Hardware. Flexible purchase plans provide comfort and convenience for homeowners seeking reliable heating solutions.
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