Revival Sermon at Decoration Day Draws Nation Loyalty
On Decoration Day 1931 Rev Frank Wilder delivered a powerful sermon titled Making America American. He urged returning to internal patriotism, recalling 1914-18 wars and the need to honor veterans through hearts and memorials, not stone, with emphasis on unity, duty, and leadership.
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Frank Wilder
I. G. McQueen
Main Street
Burl McClure Post
Boy Scouts
Camp Fire Girls
Moen. R. B. Carson
W. T. Waybill
Frank A. Wilder
America
Stock Yard
England
Union
Legion
Moulton
Wilder
Service
Casselgne and
Local Happenings Across Moulton and Vicinity
A long list of weekend and weekday visits features Carl Wood and wife of Chicago at Arthur Wood's home and other travelers from Otumwa Muscatine Des Moines and Kansas City visiting relatives in Moulton and nearby towns. Local social events include a Queen Esthers picnic in Pulliam Park and a Philothea class gathering at the M E church. Several residents attend college graduations at Iowa State Teachers College Mount Pleasant and the State University with notes on family visits and minor health updates.
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Carl Wood
Chicago
Arthur Wood
W. L. Runnells
Ottumwa
Paul Moore
Queen Esthers
Methodist Church
Pulliam Park
Alva Bennett
Raymond
Ira Mosley
Muscatine
Iowa
Joe Mosley
Hugh Wood
Des Moines
Elmo Wood
J. G. West
Mary
Moberly
Moulton
K. F. Wilson
Charles
Monroe
Alice Wilson
Anna Moore
Okmulgee
Okla
Mt. Pleasant
Dick Moore
Almeda Beard
Lem Ulrich
Cincinnati
Marvin Richardson
East Broadway
John Abbott
Griffinsville
Jesse Adams
Marguerite Jennings
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Lucille Schulz
A. C. Schulz
J. F. Kinkade
Iowa City
State University
Helen Garrett
Grinnel
Ralph Orcutt
Winston
Francis Kinkade
Fre Orcutt
Kansas City
Kans
C. B. Carr
Chas. Johnson
Trila Belle
Larkin
Nebr
Clarence
Nick Ogden
Joe Ogden
Harry Ogden
Leonard Moore
Burlington
Carl Main
Burt Moore
Centerville
George Singley
Washington
Tom Barnes
Barnes
P. M. Bridge Club
G. L. Bovard
Otis Edwards
J. M. Garrett
E. R. Moen
Marjorie
R. L. Reed
Montrose
Perryville
Emmons
Stuart Mace
Alma Mace
Jeff Killion
Julia Mace
K. V. Mace
Joseph. Kinkade
Medical’ College
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant
Sigma:Phi Epsilon
Pi Kapp Delta
Murdered Iowa farmer Isaac Evans killed by unknown assailant
Isaac Evans, a farmer living near Numa, Iowa, was found murdered on a Wednesday night. The coroner ruled he was shot through the heart and beaten with a cement block, then died before the assault. Authorities speculate a motive tied to Evans’s secret stash of $200 to $300, but no suspect or certainty remains.
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Isaac Evans
Numa
Evans
Iowa
Persevering Jay Bird Defies Grounded Humans On East Broadway
A jaybird on East Broadway earns a wary watch from locals after a mother bird pecks two women tending a fallen youngster. The incident prompts residents to avoid any ground resting youths, keeping a wide berth around the bird.
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East Broadway
Marvin Richardson
Mrs. Richardson
Alice Wilson
Jones Kimball Wedding Near Ottumwa Iowa
Icil A. Jones and Harold Kimball wed Sunday afternoon at James Jones home near Ottumwa. Rev Frank A Wilder performed the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a white swiss gown with a rose corsage while the groom wore a dark suit. The bride, a Ottumwa High School graduate and teacher near Highland Center, is daughter of James and Mrs Jones of Ottumwa. The groom, son of Lewis Kimball, is Hedrick school graduate. They plan to live on a farm near Unionville Iowa. presence included both families.
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James Jones
Ottumwa
Icil A. Jones
Harold Kimball
Moulton
Frank A. Wilder
Kimball
Ottumwa High School
Highland Center
Lewis Kimball
Hedrick Schools
Unionville
Iowa
Detour on No 3 Shortened to Orleans Route
The detour on No 3 has been shortened allowing new motorists to use the pavement to Orleans. Moulton motorists are advised to favor the former detour when traveling east. About 2 1/2 miles remain to be paved on No 3 before paving shifts to No 63 in Davis county.
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Orleans
Moulton
No. 63
Davis County
Relic Hunt Sparks Interest in Local Old Money and Stock
The piece notes W J Willett’s old money and Sam Ryan near Dean presenting shares of the Moulton Ottumwa railroad, plus pennies over a century old and other curios. It jokes about a recent eight wheel Ford invention, then invites residents to bring relics for a blue ribbon award for oldest pieces.
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W. J. Willett
Sam Ryan
Dean
Moulton
Ottumwa
Sam
M. F. Club Hosts Mrs Edwards As Mrs Carson Recovers
The M F club met with Mrs Otis Edwards on Tuesday afternoon and Mrs Julia Wilson returned to Hedrick Indiana on Wednesday. Mrs Carson has been an invalid for two years while Bert Sneed, daughter of Carson, has arrived from More care to assist her mother during the last few months.
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M. F. Club
Otis Edwards
Julia .Wilson
Hedrick
R. B
Carson
Bert
R Carson
Legger chase ends with shattered bottle on Moulton street
A young man from Moulton and Officer Swarts pursued across Main Street near the First National Bank. Childs attempted to flee, a bottle in his pocket broke when dropped, revealing alcohol. Charges include resisting an officer and illegal transporting intoxicating liquor. City officials vow continued efforts to wipe out bootleggers.
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Moulton
First National Bank
Law
Leon Childs
Officer Swarts
Childs
Swarts
Hornsten
National’ Bank
Squire Cole
Iowa
Slot Machines Ordered Out Of Moulton Saturday
Local officials ordered slot machines removed from Moulton on Saturday night. The machines, run by an out-of-town concern on a 50 50 basis, replaced earlier nickel-pulling devices. By Sunday morning the whirligigs were gone from the counters of local businesses.
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Moulton
Heavy RainfallReported in Local Community
Last Thursday and Friday the area received heavy rainfall near four inches. The downpour alleviated moisture concerns and benefited the local region.
Liberty Decoration Plans Not Carried Out Sunday
Burl McClure Post members visited Liberty church on Sunday but attendance was too small to hold the regular services. A short program featured a poem read by Rev. Frank Wilder and a firing squad salute.
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Burl McClure Post
Liberty Church
Frank Wilder
Rabid Dog Bites Centerville Child
A rabid dog in Centerville bit a small child about the face after breaking loose from a kennel. The animal had been quarantined but the measure was lax. Vets treated the dog and authorities urge renewed caution with dogs to prevent another incident.
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Centerville
Morrow Family Heads West For Rocky Mountain Summer
Mr and Mrs Rolla Morrow and their son Robert depart today for Powder Canyon Eggers Colorado to spend the summer with Mr and Mrs C C Badger They will stop at Ft Morgan to visit friends Mr Morrow plans to attend the International Educational Association meeting in Denver late July The Morrows travel as far as Shenandoah with Mr and Mrs Paul McDanel Mrs Roy Beggs and Mrs R D Sellers The Morrowholme will be occupied by Reverend and Mrs Vernon Stagner for the summer.
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Rolla Morrow
Robert
Powdre Canyon
Eggers
Colorado
Rockies
C. C. Badger
Ft. Morgan
Morrow
International Educational Association
Denver
Morrows
Shenandoah
Paul McDanel
Roy. Beggs
R. D. Sellers
Morrowholme
Rey
Vernon. Stagner
Sunday School Growth and Planned Activities at Presbyterian Church
At The Churches Presbyterian Church Sunday school at 10:00 with evening services at 8:00. Children’s Day planned for June 14 with music and a featured program. Pastor Frank A. Wilder notes growing attendance, 500 weekly across Moulton Sunday schools, and a focus on leadership in smaller classes. Activities include sermons by Dr. Sawyers, Father’s Day service, Epworth League programs, choir rehearsals, and weekly suppers by the Golden Links.
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Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Sunday School
Moulton
Sawyers
Vaner Hornsten
Epworth League
Golden Links
Frank A. Wilder
Christian Church Special Children Day Services
Christian Church announces Special Children Day services next Sunday morning with a pastor's message The Ministry of Children. Evening program features Of Such is The Kingdom as an illustrated pulpit message. Children are guests. services begin at eight with young people's meetings at seven. V S Stagner, Minister.
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Ministry of Children
V. S. Stagner
Romani Beggars Move Through Appanoose County
Reported in Centerville this week wandering Romani people allegedly took cash from residents totaling 140 dollars before being chased by Sheriff Wales. The suspects were tracked to Centerville and forced to return the money amid threats.
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Appanoose
Sheriff Wales
Centerville
Visits and extended stays noted at Homer Starr home
Mr and Mrs Court Frakes visited Wednesday at the Homer Starr home near Monterey. Mr and Mrs Orval Tharp and daughters of Brookfield Mo spent Saturday night at the Frakes home. Little Joy Donald Daley who has been spending the last two months at the Orval Tharp home was there Sunday.
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Court Frakes
Homer Starr
Monterey
Orval
Tharp and Daughters
Brookfield
Little Joy Donald
Daley
Orval Tharp
Mrs Lillian Berry Moulton Matron Dies After Illness
Moulton mourns the death of Mrs. Lillian Berry aged 68 after a three month illness. Born in Altoona Pennsylvania she moved to Moulton in 1870 and married Wilford F Berry in 1886. She was active in Presbyterian church and local chapters before passing Tuesday at home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 30 pm at the Presbyterian church with interment in Oakland Cemetery.
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Moulton
Lillian Berry
Berry
Altoona
Penn
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Wilford Francis Berry
A. K. Berry
Kansas City
H. T. Berry
Pulaski
Marguerite Berry
Bernard Berry
W. G. Berry
Presbyterian Church
Eastern Star Order
Anna M. Moore
Bess Sands
Okmulgee
Okla
A. J. Moore
Centerville
D. M. Moore
Paul Moore
C. M. Moore
Chas Cole Pleads Not Guilty To Charge
Chas Cole pleads not guilty to leaving the scene of an accident in Keokuk dated May 10. He says he had no knowledge of the wreck and was released on a $5000 bond. Jack Lane, said to have been present, posted $500 and was released. Keokuk officers seek the guilty parties. A Keokuk girl struck by a passing car suffered a fractured pelvis but is progressing well.
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Chas. Cole
Keokuk
Charles
Jack Lane
Wabash Freight Kills Ottumwa Engineer Near Albia
George Armentrout, 60, of Ottumwa, an engineer for Rock Island, was fatally struck Monday by Wabash No. 96 at Hilton crossing, five miles south of Albia. He suffered a broken neck and skull fractures as his car was demolished. Witnesses said he did not notice the approaching train. crossing not obstructed.
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George Armentrout
Ottumwa
Hilton Crossing
Albia
Wabash Freight
Bob
Sheri
Armentrout
Otumwa
Visiting families and church society notes from Haya Kansas
Mr and Mrs H W Byers of Haya Kans are visiting E A Walker home Miss Darlene Tharp returned to Brookfield Mo from Virgil Robinson home with relatives The Methodist Missionary Society met in church parlour Mrs W H Howard and Mrs Howard Ballew led the program H T Berry of Pulaski AK Bernard Berry of Kansas City and Dick Moore of Mt Pleasant attended The death of Mrs Lillian was noted Mr and Mrs Virgil Robi hosted the following day
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H. W. Byers
Haya
Kans
E. A. Walker
Darlene Tharp
Virgil
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Ottumwan
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