Athletic Show Excites Colonials in Fundraiser Night
Boxing and wrestling show staged by football players at the Colonial Monday raised nearly $20 for sweaters. Matches featured Floyd Horn, Paul Branstetter, Keith Gregory, Lowell Oldham, Sam Cole, Jim Downey, Hugh Woods, Dewitt Alexander, Nora Henderson, Virgil Daniels, Roy Maring, Clarence Horn, and a five man battle royal refereed by D H Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial
Floyd Horn
Paul Branstetter
Branstetter
Keith Gregory
Lowell Oldham
Gregory
Sam Cole
Henderson
Daniels
Roy Maring
Wonder
Clarence Horn
Lucky
Moulton
D. H. Scott
A Real Gun Maker on Display at Moulton Bank
Rudolph Schulz a Civil War veteran and G A R commander displays a hand crafted 4-10 gauge hammerless gun in a glass case at Moulton State Savings Bank. The weapon finished in every detail with polished barrel carved handle bears his name and reflects decades of gun making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
G. A. R. Post
Corn Husking Bee For Chas Elliott Family Aid
Neighbors and friends gathered Monday afternoon to husk Chas Elliott’s corn, delayed by sickness and poor field conditions. Attendees included William Swarts, Pete Swarts, Ross Forsythe, Vick Abrams, Jess Adam, Clarence Seibert, Roy Beach, Tuck Jay, Farris Adam, Bert Moore, Lou Tipton, Ben Pennington, and Elliott and his son. The event greatly aided the Elliott family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Elliott
Mr. Elliott
William Swarts
Pete Swarts
Ross Forsythe
Vick Abrams
Jess Adam
Clarence Seibert
Roy Beach
Tuck Jay
Farris Adam
Bert Moore
Lou Tipton
Ben Penington
Mr. Elliot and Son
School Notes Recounts Teachers and Student Activities
Lou Shepherd from State Teachers' College visited primary grades and observed lessons while offering teaching-skill suggestions. Debating teams from Centerville and Moravia discussed government coal mine ownership. High school basketball, orchestra progress, and fundraising through magazine subscriptions are noted, with contests and carnivals planned for February and May. G A R chapter seeks new post office in Unionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Shepherd
State Teachers’ College
Corn Growers Meet at Township School House
The National Corn Growers Association held a meeting at the school house last Wednesday night. Mr Callory from Des Moines spoke on the organization and urged farmers and businessmen to back the movement. No action was taken, but a township meeting was planned to perfect the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Corn Growers’ Association
Callory
Des Moises
Fox Freeborn wedding at Moulton church parsonage
Miss Hazel Fox married Mr. Harry Freeborn on Saturday afternoon at the M E church parsonage. The ceremony was performed by Rev W A Smith. Mrs Freeborn is the youngest daughter of Claude Fox and lives west of town. Harry Freeborn is the youngest son of Dick Freeborn and wife who reside south of Moulton. The couple, former Moulton High students, will live about a half mile west of the Dick Freeborn farm and are greeted by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Fox
Harry Freeborn
M. E. Church
W. A. Smith
Dick Freeborn
New Cash and Carry Store Opens This Saturday
Morrow and Badger announce the Cash and Carry grocery will open Saturday after remodeling. The building is described as one of the town's most up to date. This week's Tribune carries an advertisement for the new firm and a Saturday special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow and Badger
Cash and Carry
Tribune
Siler Buys Moulton Bakery from McCormick
Owes Siler becomes new proprietor of the Moulton Bakery succeeding C. P. McCormick. Siler, former Milan bakery manager, brings bakery experience. New machinery purchased. soon full equipment and complete pastry and bread line expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siler
Moulton Bakery
C. P. McCormick
Milan
Altho
Killing Rabbits in the West on a Big Scale
I N Horn of Brush Colorado describes western efforts to drive jack rabbits into a pen for slaughter. About 1500 people took part in drives building a 100 feet square pen with half mile wings. Rabbits were killed using dumped clubs after herding. First hunt yielded 1702 rabbits, second well over 2000. the first lot sold for 18 dollars. No guns or dogs were allowed. Hunts occurred on Mr Horns farm near Brush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Horn
Brush
Colo
Sig Horn
Radio Test Week Aims To Hear Foreign Stations
This week January 25 to 30 all United States and Canada stations suspend from 10:00 to 11:00 p m to let radio owners try to receive foreign broadcasts. Locally the effort has limited success due to interference and weak reception. If you hear any foreign stations contact this office with details of your reception and location.
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United States
Canada
M. F. Club and church groups meet for study and visits
The M. F. Club met Mrs Will Blosser Tuesday afternoon with a fine time and refreshments. The M E church Bible study class will meet with Mrs Ira Ogden Friday afternoon led by Mrs Ed Newcomb. Mrs White of Oskaloosa, inspector for P E C chapters, will inspect the local society. A noon luncheon is planned for the home of Mrs G L Bovard.
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M. F. Club
Will Blosser
M. E. Church
Ira Ogden
Ed Newcomb
White
Oskaloosa
Mra. G
Ll. Bovard
John McGinnis Dead Passes Away in Iowa Community
John McGinnis born April 6 1854 in Inshana grew up in Ap panoose county Iowa. He joined Mt Ararat U B church early and remained faithful. Survived by three sisters and one brother with parents and another brother predeceased him. Funeral Thursday at Mt Ararat church conducted by Luther W Childs. Interment in family plot Mt Ararat cemetery.
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John McGintis
Inshana
Appanoose County
Iowa
Atdepine U. B. Church
McGinnis
Margaret Wright
Centerville
Martha Peek
Hester King
Wests and Thompson Families Visit and Lodge Notice
Mr and Mrs J G West and Mr and Mrs R R by spent weekend in Des Moines. All Rebekahs urged to attend next regular meeting Feb 4 with a covered dish luncheon. Gene and Kay Thompson visited grandparents in Glenwood Missouri and Lyman Elarton and VL Thompson home in Albia.
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J. G. West
R. R By
Des Moines
Lyman Elarton
Albia
The
Vl.thompson Hone
Golden Links to Serve Cafe Teria Supper
The Golden Links will serve a cafe terial supper in the basement of the M. E. church on a Tuesday evening in January. Proceeds support church programs and community activities.
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Golden Links
M. EB
Churchi Rhuesday
Roningh
Moulton Chamber of Commerce plans community house
The regular meeting on Thursday night discussed continuing officers for 1926 and a new treasurer. The group praised past civic work, stressed road improvements, and urged support for a community house to serve as winter school space and a base for town improvements, with a target of about 18 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
I. G. McQueen
G. T. Carson
J. M. Garrett
See’y
John R. Colliver
L. M. Clark
L. A. Jenkins
C. O. Floyd
L. R. Mace
Moulton
Chamber Commerce
L. E. Johnson
Sen
Lloyd Ellis
Pres. McQueen
Supt. Johnson
MOULTON TO GET AIR MAIL ROUTE OVERHEAD
Airway No 3 from Chicago to Fort Worth will pass over Moulton daily except Sundays. The route, awarded to National Transportation Co of Chicago, will also fly over Diakesville in Davis County. First flights expected soon. residents hear drones of motors in coming days. Also notes local obituaries and visits including Charles C Kennett of Blandinsville and greetings from Mrs Sarah Francy and Miss Elizabeth Roberts with Roy Clark family in the text.
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Airway No
Chicago
Ft. Worth
Moulton
National Transportation Co -of
Diakesville
Davis County
Sarah Francy
Milton
Eli Burchett
Sally Allen
J. M. Garrett
Hudson Brougham
Elizabeth Roberts
Asia
Roy Clark
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Rudolph Schulz
Savings Bank
Dr. Jenkins
People’s Cash Grocery
Rolla Morrow
Clarence Badger
Moravia
U. S
Harold Amos
Floy Horn
Pulaski
State University
Salemen
Curtis Publishing.Co
Athletic Association
Byron Strohymeir
Dessa Johnson
Garnett Lowery
Curtis
Ladies’ Home Journal
Country Gentleman
Post
Hugh Wood
Orange” Group
Curtis Co
Goa
Max Wood
Kenneth Evans
Howard Spurgeon
Nyoma Hildreth
Mary Singley
Carmyn Evans
Louise Daniels
Ione Evans
Leo Mote
Olive Hinsey
Marie Spurgeon
Doris Richardson
Dorothy Hanson
Ruth Davis
Colene Gale
Nadine Hinsey
Grant Stansberry
Gwendolyn Hamilton
Fernenard
Gordon Hamilton
Dortha Kimball
Lenora Elflein
Evelyn Siler
Ruby Reeves
Unionville
Fox—Freeborn
Legion Banquet
Mason Hall
Burl McClure
Legion
K. P
Masonic Hall
Christian Church
C. F. Haney
Hoyt Garrett
Helen
Garrett
H. T. Berry
George Davis
Cam Hays
Llyod Ellis
Johnson
Roy Marin
Roy
John McGinnis
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Charles C. Kennett
Blandinsville
Ill
Kennett
Moulton and Vicinity
C. C. Kennett
C. C. Beggs
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