Memorial Day Service at Methodist Church Pays Tribute
Rev Earl C Lewis delivered a memorial address at the Memorial Day services in the Methodist church last Thursday. The service honored veterans of all wars and urged renewed patriotism and courage. Additional participants included Rev O E Cooley, Mrs G T Carson, Wayne Cooley, the Adams Brothers and Luther Horn. The Oakland services were marked by simplicity and conducted by Post members who paid tribute to departed veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl C. Lewis
Methodist Church
Lewis
O. E. Cooley
G. T. Carson
Wayne Cooley
Adams Brothers
Luther Horn
Oakland
Post
World-Famed Story Comes To Screen
Harold Bell Wright’s When A Man’s A Man becomes a Fox film at the Colonial Theatre with George O’Brien in the lead. The adaptation shifts to a modern youth romance set on an Arizona ranch and among a strong supporting cast, including Dorothy Wilson and Paul Kelly, under director Edward Cline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bell
Arizona
Harold Bell “Wright
George O’brien
Dorothy Wilson
Paul Keldy
Harry ‘Woods
Jimmy Butler
Richard Carlie
Clarence Wilson
Edgar Itis
Edward ¥. Cline
Local Happenings in Albia and Nearby Towns
Miss Betty Ballew and Neeta Dav are visiting in Albia over the weekend. Eva Mae Starr returned home with her parents after visiting relatives near Malcolm. Ralph Childs, seriously ill with pneumonia, is much improved. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. F. Y. Pitts with Mrs. Lou Morrow in Des Moines and Mr. and Mrs. John Cupp of Medford Oregon visiting Mrs. John Cupp Sr. in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ballew
Neeta Davis
Albia
Eva Mae Starr
Malcolm
Ralph Childs
F. Y. Pitts
Lou Morrow
Des Moines
John Cupp
Medford
Oregon
John’ Cupp
Dina Lee Shumate
Carthage
Imo
I. D. Shumate
R. B. Cs
The
Presbyterian Church
Vaner Hornsten
Bridge Club
Etta Edwards
Hoyt Garrett
Russell Longe
Nola
Pearl McClurg
June Hall
Walter Burham
Burlington
Myr
O. B. Carr
Betty Lou
Charles
Lydia Floyd
Newt Anderson
Omaha
Nebr
J. R. Tisdale
Zearing
Iowa
Andy Hoyn
Luther Horn
Etna Starr
John Starr
Ward R. Johnston
Jimmy
Osborne
Kans
Mirs
W. J. Dever
Wm. Heintze
Billa Lee
William
Agnes Bowie
Matt Heintze
Springfield
Charles Daley
Lester Daley
Main Street
Lester Davis
Sam Davis
Dean
Creta
Harry Ogden
Martin
Mel Martin
Farmington
Chas. Johnson
Trila Belle
Harold Banfield
Patty Lee
Centerville
Kathryn Crowell
Donald D. Pullman
E. L. Cox
Elmer Lee
Florence Childs
Roy Kirby
Therman
New Sharon
Jim Davis
Milo
Effie Jennings
Margaret
Lydia Blosser
Mpryetta Wiood
Helen Garrett
Jennings
Moulton
Illness Fatal To Well Known Moulton Resident W J Willett
W J Willett longtime Moulton resident and former circus tumbler died after prolonged illness at his home. Born in Iowa, he lived on Southern Iowa farms, married Nancy Eastburn in 1874, and celebrated 61st anniversary recently. Survived by wife, daughter Maude Ballinger, son William Roy, one grandchild, two great grandchildren, and relatives. Funeral held at Moen's parlors with Pastor Earl C. Lewis officiating. Interment in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Willett
Moulton
Mr. Willett
Middle West
William J. Willett
William
Sarah Willett
Wapello County
Iowa
Orleans
Nancy Ann Eastburn
Maude Ballinger
J. W.ballinger
L. G. Painter
Wim. Gardner
Marilyn Painter
Des Moines
Howard Stevenson
Moen
Earl C. Lewis
Helen Garrett
Glenn Davis
Eloise Carlis
Olive Marie Childs
Ralph Mikels
Oakland Cemetery
Rev O E Cooley To Help With Institute
Rev O E Cooley pastor of the local Methodist church will leave for Mt Pleasant Saturday to serve on the Epworth League Institute Faculty. No preaching services at the local church next Sunday but Sunday School and League services will be held. About 300 young people expected to attend the Institute this year. Delegates include Ruth Pitts Wilma Siler Alberta Riggs and Josephine Siler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Cooley
Mt. Pleasant
Epworth League Institute
Usua
Ruth Pitts
Wilma Siler
Alberta Riggs
Josephine Siler
Commencement Speakers At Iowa Wesleyan Service
Rev and Mrs O E Cooley traveled to Mt Pleasant on Monday for Iowa Wesleyan commencement exercises. They were joined by son Wayne, Guy Hamilton, Lois Markle and Daphne Edwards. Speakers included Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd Bishop Hughes and Peterson Poulteo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Cooley
Mtt
Pleasant
Iowa Wesleyan
Son Wayne
Guy Hamilton
Lois Markle
Daphne Edwards
Richard E. Byrd
Bishop Hughes
Peterso Poulteo
Two Masons to Receive 50 Year Certificates
Two members of the local Masonic lodge will be presented 50 year certificates after the regular meeting at the hall Friday night. M. L. Childs and John Powell will receive the honors for fifty years of membership. Refreshments will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
M. L. Childs
John Powell
Wet Pavement Causes Car Wreck Near Chariton
A late Hetzler car driven by Dale Hetzler slid on wet pavement near Chariton last Friday and crashed into the road side. The occupants were uninjured though the rear fender and back area of the car sustained heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetzler
Dale
Chariton
Fire destroys Gregory Garage in early morning blaze
A large Gregory Garage in Moulton, built in 1915 and recently reroofed, was destroyed by a fire around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday. The inferno damaged or destroyed a Chevrolet truck and a DeSoto car, with an estimated loss of 7000 dollars. About five hundred residents gathered as firefighters struggled to prevent spread to adjacent Waybill Garage and Main Street buildings. Mr. Gregory held insurance to partially cover the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory
Waybill
Gregory Building
Frank Dobyns
DeSoto
Carl Polson
Church of Christ To Celebrate Anniversary in Iowa
The Churches of Christ in Iowa prepare a Centennial celebration with a state convention at Perry from June 9 to 12. The movement began at Lost Creek Lee County on July 3 1886 and now includes 83000 communicants in 860 congregations. Local church Milton Christian numbers 287 members under Pastor Earl C Lewis with clerk Paul McDanel arranging attendance and double celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Iowa
Perry
Lost Creek
Lee County
J. A. Dillinger
Iowa Churches of Christ
Millton Christian Church
Earl C. Lewis
Paul MicDanel
Earl JG. Lewis
Glenn Estes
Southeast
Family Dec oration Day Dinner At Mrs Lilly Daniels
A Dec oration Day family dinner was held at the home of Mrs Lilly Daniels. Guests included Mrs George Stober of Morland Kansas honored guest. Mr and Mrs G C Singley and sons. Mr and Mrs Pearl Davis and children. Mr and Mrs Dan Davis and Glen Verna and Larence. Miss Mildred Gale. Oliver Gale. Mr and Mrs Jas Stansberry near Bloomfield and Mrs Grace Lemmy and two children. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Glen Jones near Miton. Mrs Mamie Whittlesey and sons. and Mrs Artie Clark of Tola Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilly Daniels
George Stober
Morland
Kans
G. C. Singley
Pearl Davis
Dan Davis
Glen
Verna
Larence
Mil‘dred Gale
Oliver Gale
Jas. Stansberry
Near
Bloomfield
Grace
Lemmy
Glen ‘Jones
Miton
Mamie’ Whittlesey
Artie
Clark
Tola
Churches Assembly of God Meeting at Dean School House
At the Dean school house next Tuesday night a meeting will be held under the charge of Mr and Mrs Roy Henderson. You are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God
Dean School House
Roy Henderson
Presbyterian Church Sunday School and Services Summary
Presbyterian Church holds Sunday school at 10:00 a m supervised by J R Barkley with classes for all ages. Dr Mott Sawyers leads the 8:00 preaching. Church of God offers 10:00 a m Sunday school and morning and evening services led by Pastor Amel Kimes with Thursday prayer meeting. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Church of God
Amel Kimes
Vacation church school and Children’s Day at church
The document highlights Vacation Church School starting Monday June 10 at 9 A M and urges attendance for those who have not yet availed themselves. Sunday services proceed at usual hours with a Children’s Day program during the Sunday School hour, welcoming all to the church portals. Reverend Earl C Lewis signs as minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl C. Lewis
Locals Defeat Ottumwa 5-4 In Sunday Battle
The Moulton Merchants beat the Ottumwa All Stars 5-4 Sunday as Swann and James pitched well. Both teams gathered eight hits with Watkins Harrelson and Glen Horn out for Moulton. The Merchants head to Cincinnati for an away game next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Merchants
Ottumwa All Stars
Moulton
Watkins
Harrelson
Glen Horn
Swann
James
Merchants
Cincinnati Club
Normal Training Girls Secure Teaching Positions
The following girls have secured teaching positions for the coming year in rural schools. Wilda Graves will teach at Franklin School in Davis County beyond Monterey. Equilla Morrison at Sedan School. Ruth Stoner at Orange School. Leora Wallace at Pleasant Knoll School, Pulaski, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilda Graves
Franklin
Davis County
Monterey
Equilla Morrison
Sedan School
Ruth Stoner
Orange School
Leora Wallace
Pleasant Knoll School
Pulaski
Iowa
Appanoose County Takes Over Delinquent Property in Bid
Appanoose County officials bid all delinquent taxes interest and costs on unsold properties at the June 3 postponed sale and became title holders. A deed to the properties is expected within nine months, after which the county may hire a real estate manager to oversee holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
46Th General Assembly
Board of Supervisors
Old Dad Appanoose
W. B. Haught
Appanoose
Wabash officials visit Moulton on Wednesday
H. P. Gardner Division Passenger Agent and Phil Schorr Division Freight Agent of the Wabash, based in Des Moines, were Moulton callers on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Gardner
Phil Schorr
Wabash
Des Moines
Moulton
Unknown names and event in fragment
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals with surnames Wil Downing Migs Coons and a child. Unable to determine full context or specifics of event, date, or location from available readable words.
Andersons Miraculous Trick Shooting At Merchants Day
A large crowd is expected Saturday in Moulton to see Newt Anderson perform a remarkable trick shooting exhibition on the high school athletic field at 2:30 pm. The act includes blindfolds a mask and feats such as chalk from his wife’s mouth and clay birds. Sponsored by local merchants the show follows prior performances in Omaha and Dayton and aims to boost Saturday programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt. Anderson
Moulton
Anderson
Omaha
Nebru
Nebraska
Dayton
Ohio
Community Club To Observe Railroad Week in Moulton
Moulton joins Iowa towns observing Railroad Week June 10 to 15 with a kickoff June 11 when Phil School will address the Community Club. Mayor Bowie urges citizen participation and honors Wabash and Burlington railroads for air conditioning trains, tax payments, and job creation. A proclamation calls for Western railroads to be honored for progress and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Iowa
Phil School
Winbush
Burlington
Wm. Bowie
Wabash
Western Railroads
Western States
Bowie
Moul
W. C. Bowie
Community Club
Moberly d
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Earl Lewis
Institute
Masons
Legion-Auxiliary
Legion
Trueaday
Sesb
Church of Christ
Ottumwa
Appanoose Co
Wil, Downing
Ai Migs
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