Opening Day Bass Run Falls Short At Lake Wapello
Cold foggy weather and cold water greeted fishermen on opening day at Lake Wapello. Most anglers left early with few bass caught, the best being four by A L Bennett of Moulton, while Cedar Rapids visitors reported four bass in under half an hour before dropping in the lake incidentally.
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Lake Wapello
A. L. Bennett
Moulton
Bennett
Ed. Powers and
L. E. Johnson
Centerville
Bert Moen
Cedar Rapids
Lynn County
Loss of Arm No Handicap Stubborn Fortitude Shines
A Moulton area story honors Glen Jacobs who lost an arm in a coal mine accident three years ago. He remains farm capable, driving tractors and stacking hay, proving grit can overcome disability. Neighbors praise his determination and skill as he continues work on the family farm despite his injury.
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Glen Jacobs
Moulton
Mr. Jacobs
Decor ation Day Visit With Don McKays
Rev and Mrs Don McKay and their two children of Albia spent Decoration Day at the home of Mrs Arch Kimball, mother of Mrs McKay, in a family gathering noted for local guests and holiday tradition.
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Don McKay
Albia
Mra
Arch Kimball
Just Between You And Me On A Tuesday In Moulton
A local column recounts everyday happenings in Moulton with a breezy tone. It mentions O M Davis returning from vacation and joking about going blind while voting. A humorous tale follows of a 14 year old girl shopping across towns to save money and recoup purchases. The piece ends noting November elections and unpredictable politics.
Ottumwa Prevails Over Bloomfield In Sunday Tilt
The Moulton baseball team struggled with fielding and hitting as Ottumwa defeated them 22 to 4 on Sunday. Bailey Wilbur Cornett and Merval Moulton shared pitching duties for Moulton while Bloomfield prepared to visit next for two o clock game. Local players held practice to boost hitting and fielding ahead of the Bloomfield match. Supper guests included Mr and Mrs Burke Wilson Mrs Margaret Childs and Jamnita from Perry and Mardeena Wilson of Moravia at Fern Wright’s home.
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Moulton
Ottumwa
Bailey
Wilbur Cornett
Merval Moulton
Bloomfield
Moultonites
Burke Wilson
Margaret Childs
Jamnita
Perry
Iowa
Mardeena Wilson
Moravia
Fern Wright
Bread Shortage Sparks Panic in Des Moines Area
Bread shortages ripple from Des Moines to Moulton as Harvest Bread Co employees strike. Stores ration loaves, buyers face limits, and Mary Jane Co in Ottumwa pushes equal distribution while flour shortages loom. Home bakers rise as flour supplies dwindle, with optimism flour may soon return. Despite strain, the nation remains well fed.
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Moulton
Harvest Bread Co
Des Moines
Mary Jane Co
Mary Jane Company
Ottumwa
Lowenberg’s
United States
Maj Davis to Embark for Panama Zone June 12
Maj George W. Davis of the U S Army and his wife Mrs Davis will depart for Panama on June 12. Davis, a former Moulton dentist, has served since 1941, with stints at various U S camps and is currently at Camp McCoy Wisconsin. He had sought foreign service in either Europe or the Pacific. The couple may visit Moulton briefly before boarding.
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George W. Davis
D. C
U. S. Army
Panama
Davis
Moulton
Legion Meets Tonight In Regular Session
Commander Loyd Southern calls attention to the Burl McClure Post regular meeting at the hall tonight Thursday at 8 00 o clock. He says important business will come before the Legionnaires and asks for good attendance.
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Loyd Southern
Burl McClure
Hetzler suffers double misfortune in one day
Lafe Hetzler, local Standard Oil dealer, reports a bad day after his delivery truck was rammed near Unionville by Lester Zimmer and his family car was damaged on the Numa Centerville road. The truck damage is about 1000 dollars with the cab smashed and doors torn. The Chevrolet coach driven by his stepson, Robert Stansberry, also sustains about 75 dollars in damage after a rear-end collision on the Numa Centerville road. Hetzler escapes serious injury and jokes about decorating the truck for Decoration Day.
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Lafe Hetzler
Standard Oil
Unionville
Blakesburg
Numa
Centerville
Lafe
Hetzler
Lester Zimmer
Mystic
War Veterans Sunshine Program Draws Crowd at Masonic Hall
About sixty guests attended the event at the Masonic Hall with O. B. S. Chapter hosting. Miss Mary Swartz welcomed attendees before turning the meeting to Mrs. Faye Anselme. Entertainment included musical numbers by Jessie Lou Byrd Shirley Dye Rhea Rae Powell and Betty Jean Southern. A talk by J. R. Barkley on Fighting Men preceded a pageant The True American Spirit with Katherine Eby as The Spirit of America. A silver offering raised about $20 for the War Veterans Sunshine program.
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Masonic Hall
Mary Swartz
Faye Anselme
Jessie Lou Byrd
Shirley Dye
Rhea Rae Powell
Betty Jean Southern
J. R. Barkley
Katherine Eby
Salvation Army Fund Drive Set For June 14 to 25
Loyd Southern, commander of the local Legion Post, announces a Salvation Army fund drive from June 14 through June 25. The county quota is 1600 dollars, with at least 100 dollars locally, and the Moulton Post will coordinate the effort to support the Army’s work in floods, war, and fires. Local Legionnaires will be ready to begin the campaign.
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Loyd Southern
Legion
Salvation Army
Legion Post
Moulton
Boy Scouts To Hold Paper Drive June 20
The Moulton Boy Scout Troop announces a scrap paper drive on Thursday June 20. Scouts will canvas the town and collect papers placed in bundles on curbs. Have your scrap paper ready June 20 to help the Scouts by removing old papers and magazines.
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Moulton
Crops In Iowa Look Promising Despite Weather
Farmers report good prospects in cool damp conditions with corn largely up and soybeans planted. Despite a portion of corn appearing weak, majority crop health is solid and a spell of favorable weather could push yields higher.
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Iowa
Orris Harrington Hurt In Second Story Can Accident
Orris Harrington proprietor of the Moulton Cafe was struck by a heavy can tossed from a drug store second story. He received six stitches and was taken to a doctor. He remains somewhat shaken but continues his cafe duties.
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Orris Harrington
Dan
Moulton
Harrington
Stubblefield Drug Store
Junior Tipton
Mr. Stubblefield
Moulton Cafe
Children’s Day At Orleans Church This Sunday
Children’s Day will be observed at Orleans church Sunday June 9 starting at 8 00 p m. The program will be given entirely by the children under direction of Mrs Lloyd Yates Mrs Roy Yates and Mrs Lloyd Davis. The community is invited to attend and hear the numbers by local children.
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Orleans Church
Lloyd Yates
Roy Yates
Lloyd Davis
Moulton High School Receives State Approval
The Moulton High School has been approved by the State Department of Public Instruction. Supt. W. A. Wegener was informed the report was prompt and that all teachers meet qualifications, confirming continued approval for the current year. Signed by State Supt. Jessie M. Parker.
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Moulton
State Department of Public Instruction
W. A. Wegener
Moulton Public School
Jessie M. Parker
State Supt. of Public Instruction
George Bogle Building Machine Storage Shed
Work on the building of a machine storage shed on the back lot housing the Bogle Garage is progressing rapidly. George Bogle is erecting a 20 by 40 foot shed to house new and used farm machinery.
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Bogle
George Bogle
Local Poppy Sale Total Reaches 94 70 in Moulton
The latest tabulation shows a $94.70 total from the Poppy sale in Moulton. Proceeds support local rehabilitation programs with the remainder aiding disabled veterans and their families, continuing a tradition begun by Burl McClure Post Auxiliary Unit.
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Moulton
Burl McClure Post
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Friday Night at Legion Hall
The Auxiliary to Burl McClure Post will meet Friday night June 7 at 8 00 at the Legion Hall. President Mary Swartz asks all members to attend. Officers will be elected and other business discussed. A pot luck supper is served at 7 30.
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Burl McClure
Legion Hall
Mary Swartz
Blue Easy Winner in County Races Amid Upsets
Incumbent Robert Blue won the governorship easily over George Olmsted in Mondays primary. Wayne Ropes upset Earl Miller on the Republican ticket, with no Democratic contest statewide. County results showed Sheriff and Board seats decided, including Morlan’s win over Thompson and Scott's victory for state representative, while auditors and treasurer led the ticket in votes.
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Robert Blue
George Olmsted
Wayne Ropes
Earl Miller
Sheriff
Roscoe Wales
John Thomas
Wales
R. C
Dick” Wilson
Joe Gray
Oscar Ranes
Ranes
Washington Township
A. G. Morlan
W. A. Thompson
Morlan
Thompson
Leonard E. Scott
Floyd Bankson
Scott
Bankson
Nations Dead Honored Thursday at Oakland Cemetery
Community Decoration Day observances at Oakland Cemetery were attended by veterans and residents, with Bugler Garl Catherall, Rev. Lacy Thompson, World War II veteran Joe Hutchison, and Mollton Boy Scout Troop members participating. The ceremony featured Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, a roll call of the departed, a wreath laying, firing squad salute, Taps, and a closing benediction marking the first peace time Decoration Day since 1941.
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Oakland Cemetery
Oakland
Legion Post
Garl Catherall
Lacy Thompson
Joe Hutchison
America
Freda Tiffany
Charles Horn
Moulton
Lincoln
Wilbur Cornett
Son Of Former Resident Killed In Auto Wreck Near Baton Rouge
Jack Bryan aged 28 was killed instantly and his brother Don 22 was seriously injured when their car was struck by a transport truck near Baton Rouge Louisiana Saturday. Their mother Edith Burgess formerly of Moulton now Kelso Washington is a sister of Mrs. O D Edwards. Both brothers served in the armed forces with Jack a B 29 navigator and first lieutenant. Don served on a minesweeper.
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Jack Bryan
Don
Baton Rouge
Edith Burgess
Moulton
Kelso
Wash
O. D. Edwards
Bryan
Bryan Boys
Jack
Mrs Florence Moore to visit Boise relatives this week
Mrs Florence Moore of Boise Idaho is expected the last of the week for a several weeks visit at the home of her sister Mrs Martha Downing and other relatives.
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Florence Moore
Boise
Idaho
Martha Downing
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University Hospital
Iowa City
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O. M. Davis
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Tennessee
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