Memorial Services Bring Many To Moult On Sunday
Memorial Day observances at Oakland cemetery drew a large crowd despite threat of rain. Rev. Stanley Bartlett urged carrying on high ideals as a lasting tribute, with brief remarks on God’s role in improving the world. The program included Commander Wilbur Cornett, Rev. Richard Bentzinger, roll call, wreaths by Boy Scouts, firing squad salute, taps by John Ewing, and benediction.
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Stanley Bartlett
Oakland Cemetery
Bartlett
Wilbur Cornett
Richard Bentzinger
Boy Scouts
John Ewing
Rev
Bentzinger
Swartz-Watkins Miss Mary Elizabeth Swartz Weds Robert Watkins
Mary Elizabeth Swartz and Robert Watkins of Williamsburg Iowa were married Sunday afternoon May 28 at the Chapel of Simpson College Indianola. Rev E W Frohardt officiated in the presence of relatives and friends. The bride daughter of Bert Swartz of Moulton taught in local rural and Moulton schools and Williamsburg for three years. The groom is a Williamsburg farmer. After a wedding trip they will reside on a farm near Williamsburg.
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Mary Elizabeth Swartz
Robert Watkins
Williamsburg
Iowa
Simpson College
Indianola
E. W. Frohardt
Frohardt
Bert Swartz
Moulton
Bloomfield Junior College
Kirksville
O. EK
Local Happenings From Udell and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs Fern Wright and daughter Dana visit relatives in California. Mrs Don Crawford and daughter Jo Anne visit relatives in Nissan Minn. Grace Hupp of Des Moines spends weekend with Mrs John Clark. Jack Wise of St Louis visits on Decoration Day at Marvin Dye home. Carl Wood and family of Downers Grove Illinois visit the Wood family. Howard Stevenson improves after a weeklong illness. Hattie Nightwonger to Ridgeway Iowa for a few weeks with niece Allie McQueen. Oris Davis Pearl Davis and son Joe join aunt Sarah Weber in Udell for her birthday. Lillian Cole travels to Council Grove Kansas with John Powell family for several weeks. Guests at Pearl Davis home include Francis Davis and son Patrick Alicia, Jerry Kirk of Cincinnati, Jessie Sparks Centerville, Pleas Grey and Carl Weber and son, Sarah Weber of Udell, Jas Davis Kiaren. Afternoon callers.
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Fern Wright
Dana
California
Don Crawford
Jo Anne
Nissan
Minn
Grace Hupp
Des Moines
John Clark
Jack Wise
St. Louis
Marvin Dye
Carl Wood
Downers Grove
I11
Sarah Weber
Lillian Cole
John Powell
Council Grove
Kans
Pearl Davis
Francis Davis
Alicia
Jerry Kirk
Patrick
Cincinnati
Jessie Sparks
Centerville
Pleas Grey
Carl Weber
Udell
Oris
Davis
Jas. Davi E Kiaren
Ben and Zeke in Centerville Sheriff Office Visit
An elderly man named Ben, once a skilled plasterer, is taken by Centerville officers to the county farm amid his tears and longing for his children. Sheriff Zeke interacts kindly, while the piece reflects on aging, dignity, and search for comfort. Nearby, County Auditor Doyle Hampton and staff prep ballots for a busy primary as Appanoose County politics gears up.
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Ben
Centerville
Zeke
Court House
Doyle Hampton
Corp of
Memorial Day Visitors Attend Services From Many Towns
Memorial Day services drew guests from Iowa and nearby states. Attendees included Clarence Ensley of Iowa City Nena Katt Centerville Allie McQueen and son Bob Ridgeway Clara Russell Edgerton Lena Gregory and daughter Stevens Ottumwa Alta Gutch Alma Anna Elarton Des Moines Glenn Bonner George Barr Promise City Carl Main Des Moines John Garrett Nancy Don Eby Gene Eby Bloomfield Schwendemann Atlantic Chas McGregor Mike Berry James West Glenn Coulter and two daughters Moberly Heartley and family near Cincinnati Ralph Reed Ottumwa B Berry Leon Frank Rogers and son Moarvia.
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Clarence Ensley
Iowa City
Nena Katt
Centerville
Allie McQueen
Bob
Ridgeway
Iowa
Clara Russell
Edgerton
Wis
Lena Gregory
Stevens
Ottumwa
Alta Gutch
Albia
Anna Elarton
Des Moines
Glenn Bonner
George Barr
Promise City
Carl Main
John Garrett
Nancy
Don Eby
Gene Eby
Bloomfield
Schwendemann
Atlantic
Chas. McGregor
Mike Berry
Jas. West
Glenn Coulter
Moberly
Joe Hutchison
Heartley
Cincinnati
Ralph Reed
B. B. Berry
Leon
Frank Rogers and Son
Moarvia
Dr L A Jenkins Reported Very Low In Health
Dr L A Jenkins, long described as in poor health for years, is reported to be very low again, doctors cautioning continued fragility and suggesting rest and monitoring.
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L. A. Jenkins
Powell Family Visits in Iowa City
Dr and Mrs John Powell of Council Grove Kans have visited relatives in Moulton. They traveled to Iowa City Monday with his mother Mrs Powell and daughter Edna visiting until Tuesday at the Ira Powell home.
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John Powell
Council Grove
Kans
Moulton
Iowa City
Powell
Edna
Ira
Directors Elect Two Instructors One Vacancy
The local school district board met Monday night and hired two teachers for the coming term. Dwain and Mrs. Horn received contracts with the former teaching commercial subjects and the latter a grade instructor post. One more grade position remains open and Wesley Burrows was given a new custodian contract. Planned improvements include reflooring the eighth grade, enlarging the mechanical drawing room, refurbishing gym and first floor floors with varnish, and some redecorating before fall.
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Dwain Horn
Board of Education
Wesley Burrows
Sam Moore Dies At Age Of 81
Sam Moore 81 died suddenly at his West Broadway home Tuesday morning after a stroke. He spent his life in the area as a farmer and coal miner, retiring twelve years ago to Moulton. Survived by four sons Homer, Fred, Ernest, and Arthur. parents, wife, two daughters, and one son preceded him. Funeral at Hilltown Christian Church today at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. Evans. Burial in Hill town cemetery.
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Sam Moore
West Broadway
Mr. Moore
Dean
Moulton
Homer
Fred
Near Dean
Ernest
Ottumwa
Arthur
Hilltown Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Centerville
Hilltown Cemetery
Moulton Rebekah Lodge to Participate in Moravia Convention
The Moulton Rebekah lodge will take part in the district convention of the order in Moravia on Friday. Registration begins at 12 30, opening ceremony at 1 15, followed by a basket dinner at 6 00. Evening session starts at 8 00.
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Moulton Rebekah Lodge
Moravia
Clark family letter from Moulton Tribune readers
A Clark couple writes from a new farm, noting farm work and a garden. They anticipate Clifford Clark and his wife visiting from Chicago June 17 to 27 while Eileen finishes a home economics teaching year and Lois, Raymond, and Cliff family plan summer visits.
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Moulton Tribune
Moulton
Clifford Clarks
Chicago
University of Chicago
Eileen
H. S
Raymond
Liberal
Kan
Cliff
Lois
Wichita
Artie
Myrtle Clark
Local families visit relatives across multiple towns
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Harris and two sons spent Tuesday in Cincinnati with relatives. Mr and Mrs Clarence Holman of Wheaton Ill visited the Oris and Pearl Davis homes on Monday. Mrs Richard Ballew has been visiting her father J F Chambers in Moravia and other relatives for a week. Gene Horn returned Tuesday from Kanawha Iowa where he taught the past year and plans to go back next year. Friends of Mrs L C Gorman of Moberly Mo report improvement after a year of ill health. Mrs Robi Egan and children of Galesburg Ill spent the weekend with her sister Mrs Fay Anselme. they visited the cemetery near Hartford Mo. Mrs Don Wright and several others attended an O E S Friendship meeting in Ottumwa Monday night.
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Lloyd Harris
Cincinnati
Clarence Holman
Wheaton
Oris
Pearl Davis
Richard Ballew
J. F. Chambers
Moravia
Gene Horn
Kanawha
Iowa
L. C. Gorman
Moberly
Robi, Egan
Galesburg
Ill
Fay Anselme
Egan
Anselme
Hartford
Don Wright
Orris Harrington
Grant Stansberry
Jack Crawford
Walter Daley
O.E. S
Ottumwa
Plans For July 4 Fireworks In Moulton Detailed
Mer val Moulton heads a committee to raise about 300 dollars for a large July 4 fireworks display in Moulton. Past years drew thousands of visitors who enjoyed a brilliant, relaxing community celebration. The group has begun fundraising among merchants and residents, aiming to confirm the event soon.
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Moulton
Merval Moulton
Hargrave Burgher couple wed in Kirksville ceremony
Hargrave Miss Colene Hargraves of Livonia Missouri and Henry Burgher of Coatsville were married Saturday afternoon in Kirksville by Reverend Cooper. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Jack Minear. The bride wore a blue two piece suit with white accessories and the groom a grey business suit. Congratulations to the newlyweds and best wishes for many happy years.
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Colene Hargraves
Raymond Hargraves
Livonia
Henry Burgher
Celeste Burgher
Coatsville
Kirksville
Cooper
Jack Minear
Walking Hills and Jackpot Jitters At The Mole
The Saturday lineup features Randolph Scott in The Walking Hills a desert treasure quest with Ella Raines and William Bishop. Also showing Chicago Deadline with Alan Ladd and Donna Reed as a reporter drawn into a deadly story. Jackpot Jitters stars Jiggs and Maggie in a midweek comedy heavy with radio gag gags and family laughs for all ages.
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Randolph Scott
Walking Hills
Ella Raines
William Bishop
Belore
Allen Ladd
Donna Reed
Mole
Chicago
Ladd
Jiggs
Maggie
Daily Press
FCC
Meeting to Organize Junior American Legion Baseball
A meeting will be held at the American Legion hall in Moulton on Friday at 7 30 p m to discuss forming a Junior American Legion baseball team for boys under 17. Attendees will help plan sponsorship and determine feasibility for a early start.
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American Legion Hall
Moulton
American Legion
Services Today For J. A. Lowry
J A Lowry 78 retired rural carrier died Monday night at his daughter’s home in Appanoose County after a long illness. Born December 30 1871 southeast of Mt Ararat, he spent most of his life in the county and died at 78 years 4 months 29 days. An I O O F and Rebekah lodge member and active Methodist, he was preceded in death by his wife and two children. Surviving are six children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral at Eagle Funeral Home this afternoon conducted by Rev Richard Bentzinger followed by graveside at Mt Ararat cemetery. Only two distant children attended.
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J. A. Lowry
Charley Freeborn
Moulton
Jacob H. Lowry
Mt. Ararat Church
Appanoose County
Rebekah
Methodist Church
Cornelius
Ferrell
Lowry
Freeborn
Cleo Butler
Garnet Lane
Los Angeles
Cali
Nila Hampton
Capitola
Milford Lowry
St. Louis
Lazelle Lowry
Basin
Wyo
Sadie Henderson
Alex Lowry
Webster, Kans
Eagle Funeral Home
Richard Bentzinger
Mt. Ararat
Butler
Local Visit Recap From Moulton Community
Mrs Eva Singley returns from a Houst in Tex visit to her sister Mrs Etta Talcott. Mrs Maud Ballenger and Mrs Hobart Cox of Ft Madison visited Mr and Mrs Howard Stevenson. H R Morrison and family of Danville IA spent Decoration Day in Moulton at Henry Carter home. Harry Black and family of Rockwell City visited sister Mrs Craig Daniels. Ralph Childs underwent an operation at St Joseph hospital Ottumwa and is progressing satisfactorily. Dan Davis, former Moulton resident now in Ottumwa, underwent a major operation at St Joseph hospital with uncertain condition.
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Eva Singley
Houston
Tex
Etta Talcott
Maud Ballenger
Hobart Cox
Ft. Madison
Howard Stevenson
H. R. Morrison
Danville
Iowa
Moulton
Henry Carter
Harry Black
Rockwell City
Craig Daniels
Ralph Childs
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Mrr
Gene Newland
Bob
New London
John Newland
Dan Davis
Probasco Reunion Held Sunday at Coatsville Mo
Descendants of David and Alta Probasco held their annual reunion in the church yard at Coatsville Missouri on Sunday May 30 1950 with many relatives and friends sharing a cooperative dinner and social time. Attending were John Probasco Annie Marie Max Probasco Jim Probasco Alex Probasco and others from Chariton Ottumwa Newton Jefferson City Glenwood Emmett Idaho and Bellville Illinois plus neighbors and extended family members. Afternoon callers included Des Moines residents Des Moines Jefferson City and other towns as listed in the notice.
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David
Alta
Rachford) Probasco
Coatsville
John Probasco
Annie Marie
Max Probasco
Jim Probasco
Alex Probasco
John Andrew Ferrick
Bill Cross
Pamela
Danny
June
Frontman
Char
Blanch Mollahan
Emmett
Idaho
Verlan Davis
Bellville, Ill
Kenneth Kelly
Donnie Dean
Lemons Beat Local Club 6-4 In Sunday Matchup
The Lemons of Missouri defeated the local club 6-4 last Sunday as Moulton regu lars were missing and off form. The Monterey club is set to visit Sunday to play at 2:00 p.m. on the high school diamond.
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Lemons
Moulton Club
Monterey Club
Death of Former Moulton Resident Misses McCoy
Mrs Ed. McCoy aged 75 died Sunday at her home in Millerton Iowa. She had lived in Moulton about 30 years ago. Funeral services were held in Millerton then body brought to Moulton for burial in Oakland Cemetery. Jess Bland and daughter Mrs Bill Ward attended the last rites. The former is a half brother to the deceased.
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Ed. McCoy
Moulton
Millerton
Iowa
McCoys
Oakland Cemetery
Jess Bland
Bill Ward
Ewing Family Returns From Norfolk Visit
Mr and Mrs E E Ewing and daughter Mrs Bernard Casady have returned with their son in law and daughter Raymond Bennett in Norfolk following a visit with the Bennetts.
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E. E. Ewing
Bernard Casady
Raymond Bennett
Norfolk
Candidates Learn Will of Voters Next Monday
Iowa voters head to the polls on Monday June 5 to choose party nominees for governor U S senator and other state and county offices. Republicans contend for the U S Senate with Hick enlooper Wisdom and Thompson while Democrats nominate Kraschel Wearin Loveland Meyers Seaman and Shaw. contests also appear in lieutenant governor treasurer secretary of agriculture and county posts urging voters to study ballots beforehand and cast ballots.
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Iowa
U. S
Bourke Hickenlooper
Earl Wisdom
Harry B. Thompson
A. S. Dukes
Joe Coates
Charles L
Johnston
John Dillon
Harry Stickler
Glenn van Ness
Nelson Kraschel
Otha Wearin
Albert Loveland
Alvin Meyers
Ernest Seaman
W. M. Shaw
Lester Gillett
Myron Bennett
Secretary of Agriculture
Board of Supervisors
Harry Stamos
Earl Exline
Tribune
Burgher Reunion Held In Coatsville Sunday
The annual Burgher reunion was held Sunday May 28 at the J C Burgher home with host and hostess Mr and Mrs Carl Beeler. A cooperative noon dinner drew many relatives from Centerville Bloomfield Ot tumbwa Moberly Mission Kansas City Davenport Jefferson City and more. Mabel Kay Burgher of Moberly sang several numbers in the afternoon. The reunion will be at Mr and Mrs Russell Burgher's home next year.
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Burgher
J. C. Burgher
Carl Beeler
Lew Burgher
Lester Burgher
Dolores
Wendell Burgher
Lewis
Patty Wynn
Davis Burgher
David Edward
Janice
Joy
Centerville
M. C. Henson
Jack Snedigar
Jackie
Bloomfield
Don Smith
Kate Slavin
Ottumwa
R. L. Burgher
Mabel Kay Burgher
D. E. Walker
Donald
June
Bryan Burgher
Moberly
Johnnie Burgher
Edmond Burgher
Clay City
Geo. Swan
Mission
Kans
Russell Burgher
Rusty
Bud Henson
Lee Brugher
Elizabeth Brown
Coatsville
Lowell Beeler
Nancy Kay
James Allen
Lancaster
Edna Burgher
Hubert Pearson
Kansas City
J. E. White
Ronald and
Bruce
Davenport
Fern Clapson
Glenwood
H. C. Verner
Susan and
Jefferson City
Judy
Jackie Beeler
Ida Grove Family Visits Udell and Moulton Relatives
Mr and Mrs Nora Henderson and daughters Barbara and Dorotha and Calvin Besaur of Ida Grove Iowa are visiting the parental C I Winans home in Udell and relatives in Moulton.
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Nora Henderson
Barbara and
Dorotha
Calvin Besaur
Ida Grove
Towa
Udell
Moulton
Des Moines and Rockford Families Visit Replogle Home
Mr and Mrs Harold Shouse and three children of Des Moines along with Mr and Mrs Ray Hedlund of Rockford Til and Mr and Mrs Arthur Replogle and childen of Moulton spent Sunday at the home of Mrs Cora Replogle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Shouse
Des Moines
Ray Hedlund
Rockford, Til
Arthur Replog‘le
Childen
Moulton
Cora Replogle
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