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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1925
Page
5
Omaha will host a massive fireworks display at Ak-Sar-Ben field during the American Legion National convention next October. The show includes a replica French train village, troops in battle with bombs, a large smoke screen, searchlights, and a 40 foot bugler piece with taps. Final events include drum corps, auxiliary drill teams, and band contest finals.
West Grove Savings Bank will stop operating after a board meeting determined it was not profitable. Moulton State Savings Bank will take over deposits with the State Banking Department's consent, ensuring full deposit protection. Moulton State, led by President G A Singley and cashier I G McQueen, has built a solid reputation and will assume West Grove’s liability, reflecting the county's confidence in its sound financial footing.
A car load of shorts and bran was received by W. F. Guile. The delivery details are noted in local records, indicating receipt and basic inventory.
A load of No 2 Kansas corn will be moved soon with Edwards and Withrow coordinating the shipment. The source notes an imminent rail or road transfer, signaling readiness for transport and delivery.
W F Guile shipped a car load of new red winter wheat raised by Taylor Daniels to St Louis. Daniels had the full load ready by July 22 and Guile expects it to grade number two in the St Louis market. The shipment showcases southern Iowa grain quality and farming results.
The Presbyterian Church offers Sunday school at 10:00 with classes for everyone. An evening service follows at 8:00 featuring a splendid sermon.
A reunion at the S. H. Fox home on West 5th Street gathered nine Fox families and relatives including D G Fox Wyoming Loss Fox Udell B M Higgins Des Moines Charles Wright Centerville Worth Fox Ray Fox Fay Fox Kirt Fox Claude Fox and others Ross Fox Alice King Colorado and Ben Brown California attended with baskets and a picnic lunch served at noon.
Walter Hagen, acclaimed as the world's greatest golfer, teams with Centerville pro Sid Baxter to face Art Bartlett five time state amateur champion and Bill Bathie Iowa's pro. Admission $2 for men, ladies free. Starts 2:00 PM Friday July 24, at Centerville Country Club, 18 holes.
A serious car crash occurred Monday near the John Augspurger residence east of Pulaski. Dr. Lloyd Davis of Centerville and his family, returning from Carthage, Illinois, were injured when the car veered and overturned. Dr. Davis sustained a broken leg and thigh injuries, was freed from under the vehicle, and transported to a Centerville hospital for surgical care. The ambulance was summoned from Centerville. Dr. Davis is Freeman Davis’s brother and was reported out of danger in latest notes.
Road boosters Matt R. Sawyers Dave Dinning W M Cree and Mr Ferrington from Centerville joined G L Bovard J J James and S R Mace in Moulton to inspect the south road. County boosters from all sections urged that the work begin. Mrs Ed Hammett hosted her Sunday school class at her home one mile east of Moulton with about fourteen attendees.
Mrs. A B Baum and her son from Kirksville Missouri spent the weekend visiting the M S Edwards residence.
G. T. Carson, C. O. Floyd, J. M. Garrett and Dr. Geo. Davis motored to Indianola on Sunday and enjoyed a round of golf at the local course.
Jack Bailey of Kirksville and a visiting woman were at the M. S. Edwards residence.
F. J. Raymond and his wife and daughter of Blakesburg were Tribune callers en route to Lancaster on Wednesday. Raymond edits the Blakesburg Excelsior and is a genial local newspaper figure.
Directors A Singley and G Bovard with G A Mackenzie and OC W Edwards named in the list. The brief notice presents a roster of officials or contributors, reflecting a formal acknowledgment during the period.
Unionville hosts the annual Unionville Old Settlers and Old Soldiers reunion on August 12 and 15. The event, county wide, marks one day for old soldiers and the next for old settlers, at the longtime reunion grounds. Officers elected include Dr. J. I. Nixon as president P. E. Moore vice president Glenn Liggott secretary treasurer A C Stanley concession chair R E Wilson advertising Myx P H Wood J Moore and Iva Stufflebeam on speakers committees.
Miss Mildred Childs of Coatsville and Mr Raymond Horn of Kansas City married Thursday at the Lancaster courthouse. The couple will honeymoon in Denver for three weeks and then reside in Kansas City where Mr Horn has a good position.
William H. Stewart of Stew art Auto School in New York City shares practical driving counsel. He warns against passing on curves, speeding, driving in trolley tracks, splashing mud on bystanders, locking brakes during a skid, and driving fast on wet pavements. He also cautions about late night loud driving, racing engines, door slams, unnecessary horn use, and reckless lane positioning to avoid accidents.
Exhibitors must act quickly for the Iowa State Fair and National Livestock Show August 26 to September 4. Eight major departments close August 1 for horses cattle swine sheep goats and county displays. Other deadlines include August 12 for Baby Health August 17 for Agriculture Graphics Arts August 19 for Poultry August 25 for Culinary hon ey bees Dairy Horticulture and Floriculture.
On July 29 30 and 31 examinations will be held in my office for both uniform county and normal training certificates. Those failing regular exams may write for the latter. Special eligibility allows college credit state certificates for Government and Constitution. The uniform county program spans Wednesday to Friday with specific times for Preliminary Didactics Orthography Reading Geography History Domestic Science Manual Training Arithmetic Physiology Agriculture Music Grammar Penmanship Civics Physics and more. Normal training certificate exams cover Pedagogy Orthography Methods Geography History Home Economics Manual Training Zoology Agriculture and Physical Education with revised periods. Examinations must be taken in the half day batch assigned. Clarence McCracken County Supt.
The American Legion presents the Suntower shows in Moulton with added attractions. The carnival is funded on a per cent basis and aims to raise money for the Legion rooms’ improvements.
Des Moines special reports on a standout exhibit at the Iowa State Fair and National Livestock Show titled Raise more hogs. Two pig pens compare infected lot raising to clean-ground methods under the McLean County System. The display, organized with the State Fair United States Department of Agriculture Iowa State College and Tama County Farm Bureau, aims to educate farmers with clear method contrasts.
The city golf championship qualification rounds will soon close with pairings posted in Powers Drug Store. Players must submit scores to Secretary J. M. Garrett by Sunday July 26. The low 16 advance, culminating in a finals round with a silver loving cup awarded to the winner, followed by a ladies’ cup presentation.
City Council orders stop signs at all intersections approaching Main Street to require vehicles to stop before entering the arterial. All traffic on Main Street retains right of way. The program, tested in nearby towns, aims to improve Saturday night safety and justify full installation.
Long Beach California visitors include Dr. Garner and family with relatives in Unionville Exline and Profitstown. A flurry of local trips and social visits span Monroe Rochester Seymour and Denver while Scopes case moves toward Supreme Court.
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