Two Weddings Of Local Interest Solemnized
Margaret Ellen Hartley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Hartley Ottumwa and Donald Keith Buchholz son of Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Buchholz Ottumwa Route 2 were married in a May 27 home ceremony conducted by Rev. A. L. McKay Lancaster Mo. The double ring service at 5 30 p m featured aqua and pink frocks with red rose corsage and white carnations. Bride to reside at 926 Lee Ave with her parents. groom to return to the Great Lakes Naval Hospital after leave. Attendant Bonnie Buchholz and best man Harold Thomas Blakesburg attended. Mrs. Ray E. Barrow of Ottumwa was present.
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Methodist Church
Lancaster
Bonnie Buchholz
Harold Thomas Blakesburg
Lee Ave
John Morrell Co
Great Lakes Naval Hospital
Ray E. Barrow
Ottumwa
Stogdill Graves announce marriage in Missouri church
Miss Alta Stogdill daughter of Francis Stogdill of Mark and J D Graves son of James E Graves of Coatsville MO were married in a double ring ceremony at Mark Baptist church on Saturday May 6 at eight in the evening Quentin Johnson of Fairfield officiated the ceremony Olen York and his sister attended and Mrs Quentin Johnson witnessed. The bride wore a brown suit with brown and white accessories and white carnation flowers. Mrs York wore a beige suit with pink carnation corsage. Mrs Graves a Bloomfield High School graduate taught rural schools in Davis County for ten years. Mr Graves a Shancaster High School graduate farmed and served in the South Pacific for three years nine months in World War II. They reside on a farm near Coatsville MO.
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York
Graves
Bloomfield High School
Kirksville
South Pacific
Local Happenings Across Burlington and Nearby Towns
George Smith of Burlington visits the Austin Yates home. Mrs. Lee Burton of Moberly was a Moulton visitor last week. Mrs. W. S. Jordan arrives from Springfield Illinois to visit relatives. Otis Olinger of Davenport spent Monday night with the Coulsons. The Howards of Chillicothe visited their son Lawrence and wife Monday. Alvah and Edna Davis of Nevada called on Mrs. Abrams Sunday. Ed Park remains ill with a heart disorder at his Moulton home. Max Moulton visited Ankeny and Harold Campbell’s home. Glen Adamson and family and Elmer Adamson were dinner guests of the Cridlebaughs. Wanda Singley, student at AIB Des Moines, stayed with her parents. Grace Reagan and Janice Provost returned from visits to Aurora Illinois. Vivien Daniels attended the KA chapter meeting in Centerville. The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church meets June 14 at Mrs. Ewing’s home. The Christian Church missionary society met in the church parlors with Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Winans hosting. Mrs. Bartlett led with Mrs. Lane.
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George Smith
Burlington
Austin Yates
Lee Burton
Moberly
Moulton
W. S. Jordan
Springfield
Ill
Otis Olinger
Davenport
W. O. Coulson
W. H. Howard
Lawrence Howard
Chillicothe
Elmer Adamson
Raymon Cridlebaugh
Wanda Singley
Des Moines
Cliff Singley
Grace Reagan
Janice Provost
Lute Tipton
Arthur Gaither
Aurora
Vivien Daniels
Centerville
Jean Dukes
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Elvah Ewing
Christian Church Missionary Society
C. D. Cooper
Sky streaks spur tales of jets and rumors of Mars
A Sunday morning sky shows white vapor streaks spanning from north to south, mistaken for flying saucers before locals identify them as jet fighters. The column mixes weather notes, politics, and church humor, with anecdotes about elections, a budget forecast, and small-town chatter.
George Smith 24 Dies in Woodward Services Held
George Smith 24 son of Mr and Mrs Opher Smith died in Woodward Iowa Sunday night after prolonged illness. Survived by parents one sister Christabell Dabney of Moulton and four brothers Wendell Ottumwa Charles Robert and Donald all of Moulton. Body brought to Moulton Monday and funeral held Eagle Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon. Burial in Hardin Cemetery.
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George Smith
Opher Smith
Woodward
Iowa
Christabell Dabney
Moulton
Wendell Smith
Ottumwa
Charles
Robert
Donald Smith
Eagle Funeral Home
Hardin Cemetery
Services Held For Stillborn Son Of Former Residents
Short graveside services conducted by the Rev. Dixon of Ottumwa for the stillborn son of Mr and Mrs Oscar McGhghy. The child was buried at Salem cemetery. The McGhghys were former residents of Moulton and were living in Ottumwa at the time of their bereavement.
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Dixon
Ottumwa
Oscar McGhghy
Salem Cemetery
McGhghys
Moulton
Methodist Conference In Session This Week Shenandoah
The annual Methodist church conference is in session in Shenandoah this week with Rev. Richard Bentzinger representing the local church as pastor and Mrs. Hugh Wood as lay delegate.
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The
Methodist Church
Shenandoah
Richard Bentzinger
Hugh Wood
Locals Win In Wild Exhibition Of Baseball
The local baseball club edged Monterey 14 to 13 in a nine inning exhibition on the local diamond. Hits and errors abounded as doubles triples and home runs peppered the scoring with Robert Childs the standout Moulton pitcher silencing Monterey in the late frames. The locals hope for a smoother showing against Seymour in their upcoming Sunday game in the neighboring town.
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Monterey
Moulton
Robert Childs
Seymour
Social notes from Des Moines to Newton Iowa area
Mrs Alva Stubblefield and Judy visited Des Moines Monday. Donna Harrington of Des Moines is visiting at the Cecil Decker home. Everett Stansberry and family from Albia visited Clarence Stansberry. Luther Horn family visiting relatives around Litchfield Minnesota. Mrs John Kearse returned from visiting daughter near Glenwood. Alva Bennett and Raymond Bennett returned from Norfolk Virginia. Velma Rave and David of Orange City spent weekend with Clarence Stansberry. Sidney Horn and Clarence Horn in Kansas City regarding son Raymond Horn who suffered a stroke but is progressing. M L Hux spent night at W O Coulson home. kitchen shower for Bill Beatty and wife at Beryl Brown home in Iconium. Beatty nephew of Coulson and Underwood families. Underwood family traveling from Long Beach California via Newton Iowa. Hayden home hosted Ivy Underwood of Alameda California and son Lowell. Newt Cruser of Conrad and Mrs J B Stoker of Centerville visited.
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Alva Stubblefield
Judy
Des Moines
Donna Harrington
Cecil Decker
Everett Stansberry
Albia
Clarence Stansberry
Luther Horn
Litchfield
Minn
John Kearse
Camden
Glenwood
Alva Bennett
Norfolk
Raymond Bennett
Velma Rave
David
Orange City
Iowa
Sidney Horn
Clarence Horn
Kansas City
Raymond Horn
M. L. Hux
W. O. Coulson
Beryl Brown
Iconium
Bill Beatty
Mr. Beatty
Coulson
Lewis D. Underwood
Lowell
Long Beach
Newt Cruser
Conrad, Iowa
Legion Post Sponsors Junior Baseball Team in Moulton
At a Friday Legion Hall meeting in Moulton, interest secured a junior Legion baseball team for the year. Thirteen boys shown readiness to participate. Forms from Legion headquarters will finalize the setup for practice. Coaching and management by James Kirkpatrick, Richard Southern, and Robert Southern.
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Legion Hall
Moulton
Legion
James Kirkpatrick
Richard
Robert Southern
Daily Vacation Bible School Closes With Program Night
The Methodist church hosted two weeks of daily Vacation Bible School ending Sunday night. Heads of departments presented reports on accomplishments while over fifty students showcased a condensed schedule and displays of their crafts, reflecting the effort of instructors to make the school engaging and educational.
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Methodist Church
Rebekah Lodge Plans All Member Party Friday Night
Members of the local Rebekah lodge are invited to a party at the lodge hall Friday night starting at 8 00 p m The notice urges attendance and promises evening entertainment for all members in this local fraternal event.
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Rebekah Lodge
Walter Briggs Buys Anderson 100 Acre Farm
Walter Briggs has completed a purchase to own the Nels Anderson 100 acre farm located about one mile west of Monterey. The deal price was reportedly $125 per acre.
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Walter Briggs
Anderson
Nels Anderson
Monterey
Bedford Household Goods Sale Ad
C A Bedford to hold a sale of household goods on Friday afternoon June 9 at the late Cole residence West 2nd Street. The ad promises a complete list of articles including many useful items some nearly new.
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the Tribune
C. A. Bedford
Cole
West 2Nd St
Adv
F S C Members Enjoy Cooperative Dinner
The F S C club met at Velma Beard's home on May 25 with seven members and four visitors. They pieced quilt blocks and sewed rag rugs, naming honorary members Mrs John Cornett Clara Bradshaw and Rinda Upton. Prizes went to Sadie Ewing Patty Cornett Dolores Kelly and Beryl Martin. Next meeting is June 15 with Berdene McKenzie.
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F. S. C. Club
Velma Beard
John Cornett
Clara Bradshaw
Rinda Upton
Berdene McKenzie
Dolores Kelly
Grace Marvin
Sadie Ewing
Marcia McKenzie
Beryl Martin
Will Beard
Patty Cornett
Harold Ellison
Carson Wins Republican Nomination For Buchanan County Attorney
Robert Carson son of Mrs Mae Carson and a former Moulton resident won the Republican nomination for County Attorney in Buchanan County in a Monday primary. He recently graduated from Drake University Law School and is now based in Independence Iowa. Rev and Mrs Don McKay and two children are expected tomorrow from Independence for a visit with Arch Kimball. Mrs Ida E Buck was taken to St Joseph hospital in Centerville Monday for several days of observation and treatment.
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Robert Carson
Mae Carson
Moulton
Buchanan County
Robert
Drake University
Independence
Owa
Don McKay
Arch Kimball Home
Ida E. Buck
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Claude Underwood
W. F. T. Evans
A. S. Dukes
Joe Jr. Coates
Charles Johnston
John Dillon
Johnson
Dillon
Harry Stickler
Glen van Ness
Veil Farnsworth
Fay Hedgecock
Zeke Morlan
R. L. Fenton
R. C. Wilson
Earl Exline
Harry Stamos
Exline
Doyle Hampton
Paul Gilliland
J. D. Minnes
Arthur Ferris
Rowena McFatridge
Hugh Guernsey
John F. Hermes
Rebekah Lodge Holds Election Of Officers
Local Rebekahs met at their hall on June 1 to elect officers Selah Southern named Noble Grand Mary Crawford Vice Grand Mary Kriegermeier Secy Florence Ryan Treasurer Eleven Rebekahs from Moulton attended Moravia convention June 2 with extra members at the night session The Moulton lodge conducted degree work
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Rebekahs
Selah
Marguerite Berry Named Delegate to Presbyterian General Assembly
Word from Moulton Mississippi says Marguerite Berry will attend the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church next week as a delegate. Berry was elected alternate but moved up when the regular delegate could not attend.
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Marguerite Berry
General Assembly of
Presbyterian Church
Moulton
General Assembly
The
National Assembly
Miss Berry
Massacre River at Mole Screen and Ma and Pa Kettle Week
Massacre River stars Guy Madison Rory Calhoun and Carol Matthews and brings action and romance with Indian attacks and western grit. Ma and Pa Kettle return in Homespun comedy with Perry Kilbride and Marjorie Main as they move to a futuristic house and deliver loud laughs for all ages. Alias the Champ follows a racketeering plot to frame Gorgeous George. a suburban detective uses TV records and poisons to clear the champ.
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Guy Madison
Rory Calhoun
Carol Matthews
Mole Screen
Kettle
Mole
Percy Kilbride
Marjorie Main
Champ
East
Big Wrestling Money
Los Angeles
Gorgeous George
George
the Champ
Regular O E S Meeting Friday June 9
The O E S holds a regular meeting Friday night June 9 with initiation planned and an interesting program. Members urged to attend. Refreshment committee includes Mrs. Iowa Huddleston, Mrs. Bonnie Dawson, Mrs. Myrtle Ranes, Mrs. Fay Anselme, and W. M.
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O E. S
Iowa Huddleston
Bonnie Dawson
Myrtle Ranes
Fay Anselme
W. M
Newton residents plan July society picnic
Mrs Josie Stuckey and daughter Mary and son John of Newton left for Merrick New York to visit Mrs R E Schoene and family. Kensington will meet this Thursday at Mrs Cla Smiths home with Mrs Mabel Barnhart and Mrs John Yates assisting. Mr and Mrs Jesse Adams attended graduation in Wichita where son Lowell earned a masters in music from the University of Wichita. PEO sisters met at Beatrice Eby home, with Maryetta Wood Mary Kirkpatrick and Josie Stuckey on committee. attendees included Mrs Richardson of Carlisle and Mrs Charlotte Johnson of Town City.
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Josie Stuckey
Mary
John of Newton
Merrick
N. Y
R. E. Schoene
Kensington
Cla Smith
Mabel Barnhart
John Yates
Jesse Adams
Wichita
Kans
Lowell
University of Wichita
Dora Singley
Vivien Daniels
Marian Carson
Iowa Huddleston
Beatrice Eby
Ottumwa
Mary Richardson
Maryetta Wood
Mary Kirkpatrick
Richardson
Carisle
Charlotte Johnson
Town City
Light primary vote marks Iowa contest scene
Monday's light turnout shaped a busy Republican field led by Hickenlooper and Loveland. Loveland edged Kraschal for senator while Beardsley and Gillette secured reelection bids. LeCompte defeated Hoegh, and county offices saw multiple winners with several unopposed. County shed approval passed 2094 to 1505 amid low Washington township turnout of 196 votes.
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Bourke Hickenlooper
Albert Loveland
U. S
Iowa
Hickenlooper
Loveland
Nels Kraschal
Wm. S. Beardsley
Lester Gillette
W. H. Nicholas
Mason City
Chet B. Ackers
Edna Lawrence
M. L. Abramhamson
Robert Larson
Jessie Parker
Paul Norris
Washington Township
Kraschal
Earl Exline
Harry Stamos
Tion
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