Hickenlooper Trims Countryman In Iowa Senate Race
Republican voters in Iowa chose Burke Hickenlooper over Dayton Countryman by more than two to one in a U S Senate primary seen as a test of Eisenhower farm program support. Evans won the Democrat nod, with Loveless seeking the governor’s nomination and Hoegh unopposed among Republicans. County races featured unopposed victors and local contest outcomes across auditor, treasurer, clerk, sheriff, and other offices.
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Iowa
Burke Hickenlooper
Dayton Countryman
Hickenlooper
Countryman
U. S
Eisenhower
Evans
Loveless
Hoegh
Daphne Hilton
H. G Hargis
Boyd O'Briant
Donald Eddy
Harry Robertson
M. R. Evans
J. E. Ferren
Edward Powers
Earl Exline
Emil Long
Just Between You and Me on Burke Hickenlooper Race
In Centerville on Monday locals discuss Burke Hickenlooper for U.S. Senator, gamble on vote counts, and note rough results. The piece concludes with county politics in Appanoose, where Moulton offered three candidates in the primary, one unopposed and two failing to advance, leaving residents seeking clarity.
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Appanoose
Moulton
Rainbow installation draws big crowd
Officers elected to serve the Order of Rainbow for Girls were installed at a public ceremony Sunday afternoon at the Masonic hall. The spacious rooms were filled with friends and relatives. A tea followed the ceremony and in the evening the girls attended the Methodist church services where Rev Edward Philgreen spoke on "A Rainbow."
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Order of Rainbow
Masonic Hall
Tribune
Edward Philgreen
Esther Davis Heads to Johnson City for Visit
Mrs. Esther Davis departed Monday night for Johnson City Tennessee where she will visit her brother Tom Luster.
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Esther Davis
Johnson City Tenn
Tom Luster
Lee Benz Unopposed for 1958 Local Supervisor Post
Local township results show Lee Benz unopposed for supervisor in Washington township for the 1958 term with 1165 votes. Democrats did not file candidates on the official ballot. Sherman West was named committeeman and Mildred Gale was selected as convention leader at the caucus.
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Lee Benz
Washington Township
Sherman West
Mildred Gale
Local Softball League Eyes City Organization
Local residents plan to form a four team city softball league with Monday night games under lights at the school diamond. Meetings led by Hugh Wood Jr set for 7 PM to organize sections and scheduling. Teams will play two games each Monday and arrange away games later in the week. Tonight Ottumwa Ads visit for the first home game at 8 PM under the lights.
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Hugh Wood, Jr
Jack Fowler
Paul Reberry
Northwest
Bob Starr
James Osborne
Southwest
Jack Crawford
Ernie Brummel
Ottumwa
Mrs Glen Jones Attends Mt Pleasant Methodist Conference
Mrs Glen Jones of the local Methodist church serves as the lay representative this week in Mt Pleasant at the regional conference.
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Glen Jones
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs Jones
Graduation at Drake University for Harris son
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Harris and their son Eddy traveled to Des Moines for graduation exercises for Richard Harris who earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Drake University. Richard, a Moulton school graduate class of 1952, is now employed by the Department of the Interior Revenue.
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Lloyd Harris
Eddy
Des Moines Sun
Mon
Richard
Drake University
Moulton
Department of Internal Revenue
Good Neighbors Help Neal Brinegar
Neighbors brought tractors and equipment to the Neal Brinegar home near Udell on May 21 to plant about 50 acres of corn while Brinegar recovered from a mumps relapse. Mrs Brinegar and Mrs Wilma Ogden served noon meals. Helpers included David Koehler Joe Moore Cliff Ogden Earl Brinegar Zell Deahl Lawrence Powell Archie Davis Robert Brinegar and Alvin Spring.
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Neal Brinegar
Udell
Brinegar
Wilma Ogden
David Koehler
Joe Moore
Cliff Ogden
Earl Brinegar
Zell Deahl
Lawrence Powell
Archie Davis
Robert Brinegar
Alvin Spring
Washington Township backs favored sons in primary vote
Washington Township gave strong support to its favored candidates in the Monday primary. On the Republican side Merval Moulton led with 129 votes to 22 for his rival, and Dick Ballew had 129 to 20 for the nearest challenger. James Osborn was unopposed with 13 votes. Democrat congressman candidate John Lindskoog of Udell received 70 to 11 for the next, Hickenlooper backed by Republicans with 100 to 43 for Countryman. Evans led Wilcox for governor on the Democrat ticket 55 to 25, while Loveless had 69 to Plummer's 14 for the Democrat governor nomination. Total votes: 161 Republican and 85 Democrat in Washington Township. overall turnout slightly above two years ago.
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Washington Township
Merval Moulton
Dick Ballew
James Osborne
John Lindskoog
Representive
Congress
Udell
Hickenlooper
U. S
Countryman
Evans
Wilcox
Loveless
Plummer
Eastern Star Meeting Notice Friday Night Session
Regular meeting of the Eastern Star order Friday night starting at 8 o clock. Members asked to be present. Chloe Yates, W M.
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Eastern Star Order
Chloe Yates
W. M
Widow Ida Buck Funeral Attended by Four Friends
Mrs. Alva Bennett Mrs. Kate Reed Mrs. Glen McCullough and Mrs. Dick Eby attended the funeral services for Mrs. Ida Buck held at the Husted Funeral Home in Unionville Missouri on Saturday.
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Alva Bennett
Kate Reed
Glen McCullough
Dick Eby
Ida Buck
Husted
Unionville
Wilma Harris Named Better Groomed 4-H Girl
Wilma Harris, fifteen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bob Harris of Moulton, was chosen Davis County Better Groomed 4-H Girl at the annual Rally Day June 1 at Bloomfield Christian Church. She represents Davis County at the State 4-H Convention June 13 to 16 at Iowa State College Campus. Lois Harris won blue in intermediate and Launa Tharp blue in junior division. New Hope Club members and over 300 attendees watched judging and officers installed, including Judy White as president. Davis County 4-H Camp June 4 to 6 drew thirty five girls with Wilma attending as outgoing county officer.
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Wilma Harris
Davis County
Bloomfield Christian Church
Wilma
Bob Harris
Moulton
New Hope
Iowa State College
Lois Harris
Ben Harris
Lois
Launa Tharp
Marvin Tharp
Launa
New Hope Club
Judy White
We Can Club
West Grove
Lorraine Hubbart
Helen Joyce Erickson
Sec’y.-Treas
Velma Bile
Lois White
Lake Wapello
Carol Tharp
Janet Glassgow
Carolyn Lawson
Death Rites Held for Wm Stogdill at Eagle Funeral Home
Funeral services for Wm Stogdill were conducted Saturday afternoon June 2 at Eagle Funeral Home in Moulton with Rev Bruce Mathews of Centerville Christian Church officiating. Interment followed at Hardin Cemetery. Stogdill died Thursday May 31 at Centerville hospital after years in the community and a recent move to Centerville.
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Wm. Stogdill
Eagle Funeral Home
Moulton
Bruce Mathews
Centerville
Rev Bentzinger Family Visited Parental Edwards Home
Rev Bentzinger and his wife visited Otis Edwards at his home with their daughter Becky. The visit came at the start of the week during a vacation period from his seminary studies in Boston Massachusetts.
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Richard Bentzinger
Becky
Otis Edwards
Rev Bentzinger
Boston
Mass
Maud Tweedy Reports Wells Cancer Drive
Maud Tweedy reports the 1956 Wells township cancer drive contributions at $50.46, $7.36 more than 1955. Residents donated where employed, with the amount given considered gratifying. Volunteer workers included Mrs. George Davis, Mrs. James McKenzie, Blanche Kerby, Helen Dixon, Grace West, Gail Stites, Evelyn Lee, Mrs. Harold Davis, and Marie Daniels.
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Maud Tweedy
Wells Township
George Davis
James McKenzie
Blanche Kerby
Helen Dixon
Grace West
Gail Stites
Evelyn Lee
Harold Davis
Marie Daniels
Orleans Social Hour Meets at McDade Home
The Orleans Social Hour met on Thursday May 31 at Bessie McDade home for an afternoon gathering led by president Joan Davis. Members sang In The Garden and The Lord's Prayer, with a round of basket weaving demos by Ruth and Bessie. Guest day planned for next meeting at Lucille Wood home with Velta co host. each member to bring one guest.
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Orleans
Bessie McDade
Joan Davis
Esther
Eileen
Joan
Helen
Velta
Bessie K
Bessie Mc
Patricia
Meda
Ruth
Dora
Edith
Lou
Shirley
Ida
Katherine
Joan Brooks
Barbara Moore
Randy Fowler
Deana
Robbie Singley
Bessie
Lucille Wood
County Wheat Allotment Set for Appanoose County
The 1957 wheat allotment for Appanoose county is fixed at 641 acres and an official notice from the county ASC office confirms it. The 1958 allotment for the county was 692 acres.
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Appanoose
ASC
Cancer Drive Totals $177.02, Thanks Given
Mrs. Orris Harrington, chair man of the local Cancer Drive, reports $177.02 as the sum taken in by her corps of workers. She thanks donors and especially her helpers for their unstinting time in promoting the cause.
Charles Eagle Narrowly Avoids Truck Collision
Charles Eagle's car collided with a truck at a Mt Ayr crossroad Saturday night about 11 30 p m on the way home from Centerville. He swerved right to miss the truck which turned left, striking the rear of the truck with his Buick. Damage exceeded 100 dollars but the truck and Eagle were uninjured.
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Charley Eagle
Centerville
Mt Ayr
Charles
Ruby Wood Hostess to F. N. Meeting
The F. N. club met at Ruby Wood on Thursday May 31 with members Marie Davison Okie Cooper Edith Johnson Effie Embree Ila Stober Myrtle Hobart Susie Swarts Helen Carter Gladys Tipton Norene Ratliff Myrtle Starr Mary Kriegermeyer Emma Forsythe Marjorie Cowell Martha Mitchell and the hostess Ruby Wood. Visitors were Sandra Carter Richard Carter Lew Wood and Larry Johnson. Roll Call asked where we would like to travel for July 4th. The next meeting on June 14 will be with Gladys Tipton.
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F. N. Club
Ruby Wood
Marie Davison
Okie Cooper
Edith Johnson
Effie Embree
Ila Stober
Myrtle Hobart
Susie Swarts
Helen Carter
Gladys Tipton
Norene Ratliff
Myrtle Starr
Mary Kriegermeyer
Emma Forsythe
Marjorie Cowell
Martha Mitchell
Sandra Carter
Richard Carter
Lew Wood
Larry Johnson
Gale Family Travels To California Visit Lakewood Beverly Hills
Mrs. Rachel Gale and daughter Mrs Myrtle Singley and son Gale left Monday for Lakewood California to visit Mrs Sing ley's son George T Singley and family. They will also visit Mrs Helen Bayne in Beverly Hills. Miss Mildred Gale attended the state Democratic meeting in Des Moines Friday. Mr and Mrs Glen Horn and son Gene of Marshalltown spent Sunday at the home of his mother Mrs Fred Horn.
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Rachel Gale
Myrtle Singley
Gale
Lakewood
Cali
Merchants Launch Summer Giveaway at Pulliam Park
Moulton merchants and business men announce a Saturday night summer promotion. A $20 first drawing will be split into two $5 prizes and four $2.50 prizes with a growing jackpot if winners are absent. Eligibility requires name registration. locals, merchants, employees, and families are barred. If weather favors, event at Pulliam Park, otherwise city hall, every Saturday at 9 p.m. for the season.
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Moulton
W. A. Powell
Chamber of Commerce
Pulliam Park
City Hall
Carol Tharp Honor Student in Davis Co
A large Davis County crowd attended the Rural 8th Grade Graduation at Bloomfield on May 31. Quen tin Johnson, a local rural teacher, delivered the address. Graduates included Lois Harris Orange School Janet Glasgow Marilyn Lawson Junior Reese Carol Tharp Taylor school and teachers Mrs Ruth Moore and Mrs Enid Stober. Carol Tharp and Junior Reese were named honor students.
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Bloomfield
Quentin Johnson
Davis County
Lois Harris
Orange School
Enid Stober
Janet Glasgow
Marilyn Lawson
Junior Reese
Carol Tharp
Taylor School
Ruth Moore
Coterie Luncheon and Election of Officers
The Coterie met at Mrs. Orris Harrington's home for the annual spring luncheon. Officers elected were President W A Wegener, Vice President Russell Barnett, Secretary Orris Harrington, Treasurer Jimmy Kirkpatrick. Out of town guests included Mrs Allie McQueen, Mrs Elizabeth Currie and Mrs Walter Bell.
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Orris Harrington
Otis Edwards
Russell Barnett
Jimmy Kirkpatrick
Mystery Sisters
Allie McQueen
Ridgeway
Elizabeth Currie
Minneapolis Minn
Walter Bell
Essex
Iowa
Probasco Reunion Held at Coatsville
The Probasco descendants gathered at the Baptist church yard in Coatsville on Wednesday May 30 for a family reunion. Relatives from Ottumwa Tucson Mystic Des Moines Albia Kirksville Bloomfield and other towns attended along with several children and several accompanying spouses. Afternoon visitors included Des Moines and Bloomfield families joining the event.
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Dave
Alta
Rachford) Probasco
Baptist
Ottumwa
John Probasco
Jake Forsythe
Frank McCullough
Des Moines
Quedor Probasco
Glen Marshall
Bloomfield
Bob Taylor
Olive Childs
Moulton
Vance Childs
Tucson
Ariz
Mrs Roy Beach Visits Mrs Mary Abrams Home
Mrs Roy Beach of Marshall town visited Sunday at the home of Mrs Mary Abrams.
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Roy Beach
Marshalltown
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Senator
Veil Farnsworth
M. G. Luse
Eddie Adams
A. G. Morlan
Recorder
Paul McCord
Richard Ballew
Robert Warren
Homer McClellan
Rex Wells
Spurgeon
Marvin Howard
Marie Ballew
You
George Milani
Percy Norris
George
Hick
Order of ‘Rainbow
Merijo
Daniels
C. E. S. Meeting
S. H
McDade
Charles Eagle
F. N
Davis CO
Probasco
Coatsville
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