Primary Election Set for Tuesday in Appanoose County Iowa
Iowa voters prepare for the Tuesday June 8 primary with no contested nominations except for four board of supervisors seats. Republicans choose two from Carson Clark Haines Moffitt while Democrats pick Moore Robertson Thomasson Young. Voters may inspect the voting machine at Moulton City Hall and absentee ballots are available in Centerville. Polls open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM daylight time.
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Iowa
The
Tribune
Board of Supervisors
Larry D. Carson
Jack D. Clark
Donald L Haines
Delmont Moffittt
Max L. Moore
Harry M. Robertson
Elvin Thomasson
Thomas Rex Young
Appanoose Coyalty
Moulton
Centerville
Etta Jean Maurson
Pfannebecker Named Kentucky Colonel At Moulton
Danny Pfannebecker, a student at the Kentucky School of Mortuary Science, has been commissioned a Kentucky Colonel by Governor Julian M. Carroll. The honor recognizes notable community and state service. Pfannebecker will finish studies in August and return to town to join Daley Funeral Home staff.
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Ward
Moulton
Danny Pfannebecker
Kentucky School of Mortuary Science
Kentucky
Julian M. Carroll
Isaac Shelby
Pfannebecker
Order of Ken‘tucky Colonels
Daley Funeral Home
Family History Requests for Moulton History Book
Residents reminded to share family histories for the Moulton History book if not yet contacted. Biographical sheets are available at Tribune Office or from Mildred Rippler Ruth Stevenson or Christine Anderson.
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Moulton
Tribune
Mildred Rippler
Ruth Stevenson
Christine Anderson
McClellans In Car Accident Near Atlantic I80
Rev and Mrs J E McClellan, former United Methodist pastor, and Mrs Karen Moore’s daughter, were injured in a two vehicle crash on Interstate 80 near Atlantic. The car rolled several times. all occupants escaped with cuts and abrasions and were treated at an Atlantic hospital before visiting the Moore home in Woodbine Town.
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J E McClellan
Karen Moore
Woodbine
Rev. McClellan
United Methodist Church
Bloomfield
MccClellans
Moore
McClellan
Atlantic
Reminder for MU band practice and trip preparations
All MU band students in grades 7 through 12 must attend rehearsals Friday and Saturday June 4 and 7 in the music room. Practice begins at 10 00 a m and prepares for the band trip to Adventure.
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M-U
Between You and Me Nostalgia and Oddities From The Week
A light column blends Old World dogs with modern tech. Woodsy Owl and Smokey the Bear symbolize pollution and conservation. A bear halts the $7 billion Trans-Alaska pipeline, delaying survey work. St Bernards aid avalanche rescue alongside Alpine choppers. An accidental three way phone call at Harris Grocery caps the week.
Vacation Bible School Planned at Moulton United Methodist
The Moulton United Methodist Church announces its annual Vacation Bible School led by Mrs Bobby Taylor. Classes run 9 00 to 4 30 a m from Monday June 7 through Friday June 11 for children pre-school through 6th grade. Cookies and milk served at each session. Program ends Sunday evening June 13 at 8 p m. Friends and relatives are invited.
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Moulton
Class of 1927 Reunion Highlights Moulton Event
Members of the Moulton High School class of 1927 gathered at Louise Hutchison’s home in Moulton on Saturday afternoon May 29. Thirty one graduates attended, with over half the class then deceased from the 1976 period. Attendees included Freda Fouts Norton, Vera Jordan, Merle Poffen berger, Jean Thompson Siler, Marie Spurgeon Weber, and Marceline Winans Henderson. Additional guests were Mrs Lester Hutchison, Mrs Merle Puffen berger, Nora Henderson, Harold Winans, and Bro. Paul Davenport.
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Moultion High School
Louise Hutchison
Moulton
Freda Fouts Norton
Kansas
Philathea Meeting Set for Florence Kirby Home
Philathea will meet Monday November 7 at the Florence Kirby home at 6 30 pm A cooperative supper is planned with members expected to attend and participate in the event at the venue.
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Philathea
Van
Florence Kirby
Alumni Banquet Details Highlight 1976 Event In Moulton
Almost 300 graduates attended the annual Alumni Banquet at the Moulton gym, with a bicentennial theme. Highlights included greetings by Hugh Wood, alumni response by Nancy Hall, senior's response by Glenn Rippler, and officers elected for 1977 led by David Grove. A bi centennial version of Whats My Line featured Fern Jay as MC and a large cast of listed attendees and local figures.
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Moulton
Hugh ‘Wood
Nancy Hall
Glenn Rippler
Gary Harris
David Grove
John Cosby
Linda Brinegar
Fern Jay
Kathy Wood T
Arlené Francis
Doran Ryan
Bennett Cerf
Linda Lee
Dorothy Kilgallen
America
L. E. John
Obituary: Dot Kerschner 75 dies after brief illness
Dot Deloris Kerschner 75 lifelong Centerville resident died of a heart attack Friday May 28 1976 at Town Methodist Hospital Des Moines after a brief illness. Born May 30 1901 in Appanoose County she was the daughter of Fred L and Georgia Mathews Ollrick. She married Ray Harley Kerschner July 4 1929 in Cedar Rapids and is survived by her husband two daughters Charlotte Dunham Mystic and Freda Tait Centerville five grandchildren two brothers Charlie Ullrick Denver Johnny Ullrick Ottumwa Virgil and Merle Ullrick Cedar Rapids and two sisters Berniece Cummins Cedar Rapids Mildred McConaughy Fairfax. Funeral services were held Monday May 31 1976 at 1 30 p m Miller Wehrle Funeral Home Centerville Pastor J M Duncan Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church officiated burial was in Mt Ararat Cemetery west of Moulton A memorial was established payable to the heart fund.
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Dot Deloris Kerschner
Centerville
Town Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Appanoose County
Udell
Fred L
Georgia Mathews Ollrick
Ray Harley Kerschner
Cedar Rapids
Survives
Kerschner
United Brethren Church of
Arewo
Charlotte Dunham
Mystic
Freda Tait
Charlie Ullrick
Denver
Johnny Ullrick
Ottumwa
Virgil
Merle Ullrick
Berniece Cummins
Mildred McConaughy
Fairfax
Gospel In Song This Saturday At Moulton Church
The Spiritual Vibrations led by Max and Helen Smothers from Council Bluffs perform gospel music at Moulton Christian Church this Saturday evening June 5 at 8 00 p m. Instrumental music and singing are planned. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Moulton Christian Church
Max
Helen Smothers
Council Bluffs
Mark Area
Fairview Church Bible School Schedule and Contacts
Fairview Church of the Brethren hosts Vacation Bible School from June 7 to 11 each day 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. with the theme The Lord The Nations The People. A Friday evening program is planned, and children from ages 4 through 8th grade are invited. Transportation requests should be directed to Karla Deahl or Deanna Brinegar.
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Fairview Church of the Brethren
Lord
Karla De'ahl
Deanna Brinegar
Vows Exchanged In Kansas As Diane Necomer Marries Ronald Mason
Diane Elaine Necomer and Ronald Clark Mason united in marriage on May 22, 1976 at the Monitor Church of the Brethren in Conway Kansas. Rev Monroe Hughbanks officiated the ceremony at 3:00 p.m. A white dotted swiss gown with baby’s breath and lace trim, daisies and baby’s breath bridal flowers, and attendants from McPherson College provided music. The bride’s father gave her away. The couple’s families come from Rocky Ford Colorado and Moulton Texas.
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Diane Elaine Necomer
Robert Newcomer
Rocky Ford
Colo
Ronald Clark Mason
John Mason
Moulton
Monitor Church of the Brethren
Conway
Kanis
Monroe Hughbanks
James Jones
John ‘Snell
Jeff Quay
McPherson College
God Our Help
Stephen Newcomer
Tim Scoffield
Gail Miller
Baby
Cameo Necklace Bride Weds in McPherson College Setting
A wedding at a church unites a bride from Rocky Ford Colorado and a groom from Moulton Udell with McPherson College ties. Attendants Nina Stinetts and Sarah Ayres wore red floral dresses with gold sashes while carrying yellow daisies and red baby’s breath. Guests from Missouri and Kansas attended, and the couple plans to reside in Conway Kansas after a wedding trip.
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Nina Stinetts
Sarah Ayres
McPherson College
Daniel Mason
Moulton
Douglas Powell
Udell
Ann Mason
Kathy Hunn
Rocky Ford
Colo
McPherson
Kans
Moulton-Udell
Conway
Liberty
Mountain Grove
Queen City
Norborne
Shelpyville
Goodland
Unionville
Public Health Screening Dates Announced
Adult health screening events scheduled at Moulton library Mystic Community Center and Moravia Community Center with times on June 16 and June 3. Call 856 6308 for more information.
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Moulton Library
Mystic Community Center
Moravia Community Center
Local Lodges Plan Evening Photo Session and Events
Rebekah and Odd Fellow members are asked to attend at 7:30 p.m. for a group photo for the Moulton Historical book. Pastern Star notes Friendship Night on Thursday June 3 at 8:00 p.m. Officers should arrive by 7:00 p.m. Also mentions graduation pictures ready for pickup and Vacation Bible School plans at Orleans Church of Christ and Moulton Christian Church with a Saturday meeting for helpers. Youth group meets Wednesdays 7:30–9:00 p.m.
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Rebekah and
Odd Fellow
Pastern Star
Moulton Christian Church
the Christian Church
Have You Checked It May Be Time To Renew
A brief notice urges readers to verify renewal timing and prompts action if the deadline approaches, highlighting potential service or account implications.
One Car Crash Leaves Man Severely Injured Near Moulton
A 1967 Chevrolet, owned by Kelly Morlan of Moulton and driven by Marty Seibert, ran off Highway 2 northeast of Moulton early Saturday. The car crossed the center line, struck a utility pole and fence, rolled several times, and Seibert was hospitalized with a punctured lung, broken rib, broken collarbone, and serious facial cuts. He is in Mercy Hospital Des Moines after initial care at St. Joseph in Centerville. No charges were filed.
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Kelly Morlan
Moulton
Marty Seibert Lalso
Highway 2
Seibert
Max Hetzler
Hetzlers
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Engagement Announced for Marcia Waybill to Dennis Bacon
Mr and Mrs Vernon Waybill of Route 8 Bloomfield announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Marcia Waybill of Ottumwa to Dennis Bacon son of Mr and Mrs Charles Bacon of Ottumwa. A July 9 wedding is planned. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Swigart of Toppenish Washington visited relatives in Moulton and Ottumwa.
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Vernon Waybill
Route 8
Bloomfield
Marcia Waybill
Ottumwa
Dennis Bacon
Charles Bacon
Lloyd Swigart
Toppenish, Wash
Bert Moore
Walter
Glen
Dean Daley
Moulton
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Dixon) Haldeman
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Sheryl Horn Lawson
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Glenn Moritz
Harold ‘Lindley
Marceline Henderson
Dennis ‘McClurg
Charles
Daphne Keller
Patsy O’donnell Dudenhoeffer
Frances Dixon
Pat Davis
John Dole
Darla O'Donnell
Leroyd Swarts
Cleroyd Swarts
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Jerry White
Lonnie L. White
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Harold Howard
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Simi
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Nieves Quesada R
Costa Rica
Laurel Starr Yates
Mike Yates
Granger, Ia
Vicki and
Winston Race
Denis Pfannebecker
Edwin L Childs
Washington
Ohio
Chris
Long) O’donnell
Mike O’donnell
Sammy .Kirby
Moravia
Sharie Spurgeon
Musicatine
Roger Duncan
Salem
Dennie
Diane Wright
Slater, Ta
Edith Clark
Iowa City
Carl O. Wood
Rockport
Tex
Minnie (Spurgeon) Marshall
Odel
Merle Poffenberger
Escondido
Madeline Pitts) Trich
Minneapolis
Doris Pitts Swokla
Phoenix
Roger R Blosser
Rockford, Ill
C. A
Margaret
Ruth Pitts
Box
Fit Wayne Ind
Wilda ‘Malin
Washington, Ta
Freda Norton
Kansas City, Mo
Pearl (Moore) Grere
Blakesburg
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Glenwood
Billie Starr
Leclaire
Thomas and
Carol Hull
Baxter
Coralee Moore
Tony
Barb Seibert
Rhonda Downing
Roland Singley
Jack Fowler
Keilvh
Karen Smith
Carol Davison
Elmer Davis
Clarence
Joyce Daniels
Larry
Colleen Cook
Jerry Harris
Dot Kerschner
Fairview Church Bible School
A. L. Kirby
Curt and
Nancy
Waterloo
Delbert Kirby
Indianola
David Blackford
St. Charles
Harold Ross
Pine Kirby and
Elizabeth
Orleans
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