District 4 Rebekah Lodge Convention Nears in Moulton
The annual District No. 4 Rebekah Lodge convention will be held in Moulton on Wednesday June 16 with registration at 12 30 p m and afternoon and evening sessions. Officers include LaRue Kerwin president Edith Howard vice president Bernice Coulson secretary and Florence Ryan treasurer. The program lists opening ceremonies readings minutes reports transfers songs flag ceremonies balloting unwritten work and a full convention agenda followed by 6 00 p m dinner and an open evening session with committee reports and a closing session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodges
Moulton
LaRue Kerwin
Edith Howard
Bernice Coulson
Florence Ryan
Masonic Hall
Lorraine Moore
Mable Barnhart
Mystic
Moravia
Cincinnati
Bloomfield
Louise Allen
Louise Alien
Ice Cream Social to Benefit Youth Conference Funds
The local church youth group will host an ice cream social on Saturday June 12 from 7 30 to 9 30 p m on the north lawn weather permitting. Ann Anderson president says proceeds aid delegates to the Youth Conference in Pella in July and a Lake Wapello youth camp at month end. The event invites the public to enjoy homemade ice cream and help send a deserving boy or girl to camp.
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Ann Anderson
Pella
Lake Wapello
James Kirkpatrick Named to Office at Letter Carriers Convention
Mr and Mrs James Kirkpatrick visited Davenport late last week for a state letter carriers convention where he was named executive board member of the 4th district. The event featured talks by nationally known figures.
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James Kirkpatrick
Letter Carriers
Davenport
Kirkpatrick
Tonette Pupils Earn Certificates for Read-at-Sight Play
Thirteen tonette students received Certificates of Recognition for their skill. They learned the C scale and several sharps and flats and can read and play at sight some favorite songs. Named students include Phyllis Brinegar Lyn Daniels Barbara Downing Dianna Hargrave Pat Horn Linda Houser Kay Howell Kyle Lamb Myrna Lawson Reisa Maring Estel Ann Morlan Jolene Stites Linda White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Brinegar
Lyn Daniels
Barbara Downing
Dianna Hargrave
Pat Horn
Linda Houser
Kay Howell
Kyle Lamb
Myrna Lawson
Reisa Maring
Estel Ann Morlan
Jolene Stites
Linda White
Odd Fellow Lodge to Hold Election
The local Odd Fellow lodge will hold its regular semi annual election at their hall next Monday night. Members are urged to be present. The Woman's Fellowship of the Christian Church met at the home of Mrs Hazel Moore yesterday afternoon. After the program, Mrs Doyle Anderson was honored with a pink and blue shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellow Lodge
Woman's Fellowship of the Christian Church
Hazel Moore
Doyle Anderson
Community musings touch weather politics and personal loss
A reflective note on weather woes and rural chores blends with political commentary on Iowa governor hopeful Leo Hoegh. The piece previews the upcoming primary, praising Hoegh as a scrapper and noting campaign dynamics, then shifts to a personal tribute thanking readers for supportive messages after a family bereavement.
Bentzinger to Return as Moulton Pastor for Sixth Year
The Methodist Conference announced on Sunday night that Rev. Richard Bentzinger will again serve the Moulton church for another year. During his five years in Moulton he oversaw sanctuary and parsonage improvements and welcomed Hast Ester Sunday when over 60 new members joined. The Tribune joins friends in wishing Rev and Mrs Bentzinger another successful year in Moulton.
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Richard Bentzinger
Bentzinger
Moulton
Oskaloosa
the Tribune
Legion Post Sponsors Carnival This Week
The Missouri Valley Shows with four rides, shows and concessions play in Moulton this week at the park on Main Street. A matinee Saturday offers all rides for children at 10c. The carnival is sponsored by the Burl McClure Legion Post.
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Missouri Valley
Moulton
Main Street
Burl McClure Legion Post
Visiting relatives from Washington and Kansas
Dr. and Mrs. EB L Cox and grandchildren Nancy and Ronnie Cox visit his father John Cox in Springfield Missouri. Mrs Mary Abrams and daughter Inez Rohl host guests Mrs Carry Bergdall of Cissna Park Illinois Mrs Russ Bergdall of Indiana Mr and Mrs Geo Bergdall and family of Lanark Illinois en route home from relatives in Washington Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. L., Cox
Nancy
Ronnie Cox
John Cox
Springfield
Mary Abrams
Inez Rohl
Carry Bergdall
Cissna Park
Ill
Russ Bergdall
Indiana
Geo, Bergdall
Lanerk
Washington
Kans
Ice Cream Social Aids MYF Delegates
The Senior Youth Fellowship of the Methodist church plans an ice cream social near Pulliam Park on Saturday night June 5. Proceeds fund delegates to the MYF institute at Mt Pleasant.
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The
Methodist Church
Pulliam Park
MYF Institute
Mt. Pleasant
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Zella D Cooksey Wood
Former Hilltown resident Mrs Zella D Cooksey Wood died Friday at her son’s home in Lafayette Indiana at age 65 Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at Hilltown church by Rev Jas Wm Robbins She was born in Hilltown and lived there before moving to Indiana eight years ago She is survived by two sons Ray and Leo and two sisters
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Zella D. (Cooksey) Wood
Hilltown Church
Jas. Wm. Robbins
Local visits highlight weekend in Midwest towns
Gene Horn of Galesburg Illinois spent the weekend at his parents Mr and Mrs Luther Horn. Mr and Mrs Carl Hurd of Ottumwa Iowa visited Sunday at the Luther Horn home GC. O Floyd of Lancaster Missouri visited Moulton friends Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Horn
Galesburg
Luther Horn
Carl Hurd
Ottumwa
GC. O. Floyd
Lancaster
Moulton
Infant Son Services Held at Oakland Cemetery
Short graveside services for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Bassett were held at Oakland cemetery in Moulton last Thursday afternoon conducted by the Rev Richard Bentzinger. The baby was born that morning at the Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield. Survived by parents grandparents Mr and Mrs Austin Bassett and Mr and Mrs Dick Eby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Bassett
Oakland Cemetery
Moulton
Richard Bentzinger
Davis County Hospital
Bloomfield
Austin Bassett
Dick Eby
Guff Davis Dies At Moberly Missouri
Guff Davis a Wabash railroad engineer and longtime Moulton resident died at Wabash hospital in Moberly Missouri yesterday morning about 10 o clock. He had been in ill health for years and recently returned to Moulton from Des Moines due to illness. Survived by wife and daughter Mrs Claude Wall of Moberly and by brother Otis Davis of Moberly and sister Mrs Hattie Stevenson of Kansas City Missouri. Body at Eagle Funeral Home with funeral arrangements pending.
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Guff Davis
Moulton
Wabash Hospital
Moberly
Davis
Des Moines
Claude Wall
Otis Davis
Hattie Stevenson
Kansas City
Eagle Funeral Home
Burgher Reunion Held at Centerville Home
The annual Burgher relatives reunion was held Sunday May 30 at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Beeler and family in Centerville. Attendees included numerous Burgher family members and relatives from Centerville Moberly Ottumwa St Joseph and Kansas City with afternoon visitors from Moberly Glenwood and Queen City.
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Burgher
Carl Beeler
Coatsville
Russell Burgher
Rusty
Davis Burgher
Lew Burgher
Lester Burgher
Wendell Burgher
Centerville
Lem Burgher
D. E. Walker
June
Pal
Moberly
Kate Slavin
Ottumwa
J. M. Henson
Elizabeth Brown
J. C. Burgher
A. E. Burgher
St. Joseph
Geo. Swan
Edna Burgher
Kansas City
Fern Clapson
J. E. White
Glenwood
Hubert Pierce
Bryan Burgher
Don Smith
J. A. Henry
J. J. Bansback
Gladys Dooley
Pat Ferguson
Queen City
Memorial Day Services Held in Spite of Rain at Moulton
Memorial Day observances at Oakland cemetery in Moulton proceeded despite heavy rain. Commander Dan Wood announced the program would continue. about fifty attendees braved the weather. Joseph Haupt led assembly, Rev Richard Bentziger gave invocation, Dan Wood read the commander's address, and the school band performed two numbers. Rev James Robbins delivered a brief five minute talk. Wilbur Cornett read the names of the departed as Cub Scouts placed wreaths and the firing squad gave a salute.
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Moulton
Oakland Cemetery
Dan Wood
Joseph Haupt
Richard Bentzinger
James Wm. Robbins
Wilbur Cornett
Robbins and Hinerman enroll in Kirksville summer term
Rev and Mrs Jas Robbins and Chas Hinerman were in Kirksville Missouri on Wednesday where Mrs Robbins and Mr Hinerman enrolled in the State Teachers College for the summer term. Mr and Mrs Mahlon Miller from this vicinity are also attending summer school there. Verdeen Moore and family of Ottumwa spent the weekend here.
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Jas, Robbins
Chas. Hinerman
Kirksville
Robbins
Hinerman
State Teachers College
Mahlon Miller
Verdeen Moore
Ottumwa
Eldist Walls Dies at 60 Former Moulton Resident
Eldist Chaw Walls aged 60 died of leukemia after a yearlong illness. Born in Moulton he moved to Mason City in 1920. Survived by his wife two daughters three sisters and two brothers. Services will be in Mason City on Friday.
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Eldist
Chaw) Walls
Moulton
Mason City
Cleanup Day Announced for Moulton on June 9
At a town council meeting Tuesday night it was decided that Wednesday, June 9, will be cleanup day in Moulton. Residents should place rubbish and debris in containers at the curb to be collected by the city trash truck. Prepare winter accumulations for pickup.
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Moulton
Church of God Bible School Plans Summer Session
Vacation Bible School at the Church of God Holiness runs June 7 to June 18 with daily 1 30 pm to 4 pm sessions for all ages three years through teens. Topics include Jesus and the Law loving God best and telling the truth. A closing program, picnic, and registration on June 5 accompany a welcoming message to parents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God, Holiness
Citizens For Christ
Jesus
God
Bible School
G S C Club Met At Nora Forsythe Home
The G S C Club met at Nora Forsythe's home on a Tuesday in June with Sophia Johnson assisting. Belle Horn praised the cooperative dinner and the group sang the club song to start. Lelia Southern read Ruth I as the lesson. Grace Utterback led the prayer. Roll call noted where members met their husbands. Nora Forsythe received a birthday gift. Fourteen members attended with two guests, Daisy Catherall and Olive Childs.
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G. S. C. Club
Nora Forsythe
Sophia Johnson
Belle Horn
Lelia Southern
Ruth I
Grace Utterback
Melissia Frakes
Lizzie Wood
Retta Hi
Humboldt couple visits at Pearl Bybee home
Mr and Mrs Earl Sellers of Humboldt Iowa visited over the weekend at the parental Pearl Bybee home Vernon Moore has gone to Bison North Dakota and Hettringer North Dakota to shear sheep
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Earl Sellers
Humboldt
Iowa
Pearl Bybee
Vernon -Moore
Bison
N. Dak
Primary Election Gripes Over Voter Arousal In Iowa
Iowa voters face a light primary with few county races and a crowded Republican governor contest. Six candidates seek the GOP nomination over liquor and gambling stance, while Hoegh defends law enforcement. Polls open 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. voters urged to cast ballots.
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Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Frank McCabe
R. C. Wilson
Edward McCarty
Walter Harper
Leo Hoegh
Hoegh
Marine Pfc Stevenson sails for Far East duty
Marine Pfc Ormond L Stevenson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Ormond L Stevenson Route 1 Moulton sailed late May for duty in the Far East after four weeks in the staging regiment at Camp Pendleton Calif The staging regiment handles last minute preparations for foreign duty including clothing equipment inspections refresher courses on weapons and physical conditioning
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Ormond L. Stevenson, Jr
Ormond L. Stevenson
Route 1
Moulton
Far East
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Marine Corps Base
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Anne
Ire Hoegh
Republican Party
Spangler
J— Hoegh
Kaye
Wayne
Legion Post
Hilltown
Moberly, Mo
Burgher Reunion
Eldist Walls
Church of God Plans Bible School
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