Softball Teams Are Organized In Moulton
Four softball teams representing Moulton sections were organized for summer play with captains D P Sherman Southeast Leo Mote Southwest Harold Hitchcock Northeast and Wm Heintze Jr Northwest. A double header each Tuesday and Friday at 6 pm seven innings long. Games start June 14 at the school house diamond with Northwest Northeast Southeast Southwest matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
D. P. Sherman
Southeast
Leo Mote
Southwest
Harold Hitchcock
Northeast
Wm. Heintze, Jr
Northwest
Coons McKay wedding solemnized at Moulton church
The Christian church in Moulton hosted the wedding of Kathryn Coons and Rev. Donald McKay at high noon on Wednesday. The service was led by Rev. Vernon Stagner with ivory and green decorations, bridesmaids in turquoise, and families in pink lace. After the ceremony, guests shared luncheon in the church social rooms before the couple left for a brief wedding trip and will reside in Chariton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church of
Moulton
Kathryn Coons
Estella Kimball
Donald McKay
John McKay
Des Moines
Vernon Stagner
Church of Christ
Davenport
Iowa
W. L. Downing
Ruth Harmon
Clarinda
Robert McKay
Melford Milton
Minneapolis
Mary Martha Peterman
Miss Peterman
McKay
Violet Jayne
Minn
Margaret Shelton
Unionville
Maxine Wendland
Marie Heintze
Marjorie Davis
Billie Ann Hower
Margaret Carter
Chariton
Robert
Robert Jackson
Harry Johnson
Mildred Hamilton
Laura Mae Mahofifa
Frank Anderson
Phillip
Gaylord Trumbee
David
Adair
Florense Wilson
Clarence Herteen
Ottumwa
R. E. Wilson
Harry Long
Famadly
Marion
Ind
W. A. Shelton
Margaret
Hobart McKay
St. ‘Paul
Misses Ruth Harmon and Mary Martha Peterman Wed
The bride and bridegroom were Misses Ruth Harmon and Mary Martha Peterman of Clarinda, with attendants Margaret Woodrow Ames Ailleen Stickelman Braddyville Marietta Ergin Guthrie Center Marlene Meyer Sigourney and Messrs Francis Burr Granville Stagfellow Edwin Becker Des Moines Orville Stearns Van Wert Charles Kemp Wellsville plus others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Harmon
Mary Martha Peterman
Clarinda
Margaret Woodrow
Ames
Ailleen Stickelman
Braddyville
Marietta Ergin
Guthrie Center
Marlene Meyer
Sigourney
Francis
Burr
Granville
Stagfellow
Edwin Becker
Des Moines
Orville
Stearns
van ‘Wert
Charles Kemp
Wellsville
Gillette Sweeps Through Iowa in 1940 primaries
Democratic voters in Iowa nominated Guy Gillette for the U S Senate next November while Nelson Kraschel ran unopposed for governor. A woman, Mrs Ruth Hollingshead of Albia, won the Democratic bid for representative in Congress from the district in an upset. County slate includes C M McFatridge for state representative and Sherman West as 1940 board member with broad county support. Other offices named: W R Phillips auditor, W J Gordon treasurer, Howard Evans clerk of court, Roscoe Wales sheriff, Ed Powers county attorney, Bert Davidson recorder, Earl Van Dorn and Sherman 1989 as board members.
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Washington
D. C
Iowa
Guy Gillette
U. S
Gillette
New Dealer
Nelson G. Kraschel
Congress
Ruth Hollingshead
Albia
C. M. McFatridge
Appanoose County
T. W. Killion
Sherman West
West
W. R. Phillips
W. J. Gordon
Howard Evans
Roscoe Wales
Ed. Powers
Bert Davidson
Earl van Dorn
Des Moines Register Carrier Boys Meet Invites 4866
Francis Davis Leon Horn and Don ald McNutt of Moulton are among 4 866 Town boys invited to the Ninth Annual Des Moines Register and Tribune carrier salesmen convention in Des Moines on Monday June 13. Morning meetings include a showing of the Blaines Carruthers circus in the coliseum followed by a group portrait for the photogravure section. A noon parade through downtown Des Moines and prizes totaling 125 dollars for best stunts and costumes head the day, then rides at Riverview Amusement Park with free refreshments and a swim at Birdland Pool. Delegates and families wear badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Davis
Leon Horn
Donald McNutt
Moulton
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Des Moines
Blaines-Carruthers Cirrus
Coliseum
Des Moines | Sunday Register
America
Riverview Amusement Park
Birdland
P E O Year Books Distributed For 1938 39
P E O Sisterhood of Chapter F year books for 1938 39 have been issued under year book chairwoman Mrs Nancy Dever. The year plans start with a September 6 re assembly at Mrs Eva Singley home with Miss Frank Singley assisting. The program covers topics from Dramatic Scenes From The Bible to Flying The Pacific and Mt Vernon stories. Special events include Founders Day in January February Valentine party Pioneer Lunch at Mrs Kate Bovard home Fifty fifth Anniversary in April Mothers Day meeting and a June B I L picnic. Committee members are Dever Kimmel Newcomer and Bovard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. HE. CG
Nancy Dever
Eva Singley
Frank Singley
Mt. Vernon
Golden Gate
Mabel Kimmell
Martha Downing
Marguerite West
Kate Bovard
Georgia
Blanche Jennings
Eva Carter
Margaret
Dever
Mabel Kimmel
Bess Newcomer
Henderson Reunion Holds Annual Gathering Near Moulton
The Henderson Reunion will be held Sunday June 19 1988 in Yates Grove north of Moulton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Miss Jean Muir of Lebanon is visiting her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Boyd Smart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Yates Grove
Moulton
Jean Muir
Lebannon
Mr. Andtts
Boyd Smart
Dickinson Is Iowa's Choice
Republicans of Iowa back L. J. Dickinson for U S Senator by a large margin, Thurston defeated in most sections except fifth district. Geo. Wilson unopposed for Iowa governor. Karl LeCompte favored for Congress from this district. S A Martin leads for state representative. Bailey wins sheriff races. Ross Wells leads for 1940 board member. Complete county ticket listed with various county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
L. J. Dickinson
U. S
Lloyd Thurston
Dickinson
Thurston
Geo. Wilson
Karl LeCompte
Corydon Times-Republican
Congress
S. A. Martin
Centerville
J. R. Barkley
George Swann
Jack Bailey
Ross Wells
Grace L. Bedinger
Laurence Osborn
Mage Luse
Charles Johnston
John Smith
B. B. Parker
J. A. Hoover
Murdy to Attend Hawkeye Boys State Camp
Robert Murdy son of Mr and Mrs T T Murdy of near Moulton will represent the Moulton Post American Legion at Hawkeye Boys State in Des Moines. Sponsored by Burl McClure Post he will participate in all activities at no cost. The camp opens Sunday and emphasizes government studies plus athletics and amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Murdy
T. T. Murdy
Moulton
American Legion
Hawkeye Boys State
Des Moines
Robert
Burl McClure
Township Results On Inside Page
The Washington township vote results for Republicans and Democrats are reported on page five of this issue. Turn to page five for the full report and details of the local election outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors Bert Pickens Family
A surprise birthday dinner on Sunday June 5 at the Bert Pickens home honored Bert Pickens and his sister Merle Gordy. Attendees from Bloomfield Glenwood Dean Coatsville Coal City Moulton and several families gathered for a day of visiting and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Pickens
Merle Gordy
Dick Thompson
Marion
Glen Thompson
Ike Guinn
Merlin
Merlene
Donald
Vera
Jacquetta
Henry Foglesong
Billy
Jean
Bloomfield
Coal City
Andrew Kelley
Coatsville
Oral Cary
June Guinn
Childen
Darlene
Colleen
Jack
Art Routh
Joe Pickens
Betty Davison
Elaine
Ilene
Wayne
Jimmie Lee
Moulton
Auxiliary Elects Officers At Burl McClure Legion Post
At the regularAuxiliary meeting officers were elected for the ensuing year. President Mrs Sig Mikels vice president Mrs Luther Hoorn secretary Mrs Jim Dodge and treasurer Mrs Dade Brown were chosen. Appointive offices remain unfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burl McClure American Legion Post
Sig Mikels
Luther Hoorn
Jim Dodge
Dade Brown
Missionary Elects Officers at Methodist Society Meeting
The Home Missionary society of the Methodist church elected officers at their Wednesday afternoon gathering at the Mrs. Fred Post home. Results: President Mrs. Frank Austin, Vice-President Mrs. W. J. Dever, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Effie Jennings, Recording Secretary Mrs. A. W. Logan, Treasurer Mrs. Ella Hammett. Mrs. Hoyt Garrett spent last Thursday in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Fred Post
Frank Austin
W. J. Dever
Cor
Sec’y
Effie Jennings
Ree
Se¢’y
A.W. Logan
Ella Hammett
Sunday Church Events Highlight Children's Day and Father's Day
The church schedule lists Children’s Day programs at The Churches with Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and a morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Father’s Day services are set for June 19 with sermons at 11:00 a.m. and a special evening program at 8:00 p.m. Public invited to all services and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Hugh C. Guy
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Church
Dulin Daniels
Ralph Mikels
Clifford Singley
Fairfield
Methodist Episcopal Church
James R. Barkley
Epworth League
Presbyterian Church
J. R. Barkley
Matt Sawyers
Thurston Thanks Republicans for Vote of Confidence
Lloyd Thurston expresses sincere gratitude to Republican supporters in the Fifth Congressional District for backing him in the recent primary. He notes he received three of four votes and pledges continued interest in the welfare of friends across the state as his official term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Lloyd Thurston
Fern Smith Weds Dee Brunk in Bloomfield Home
Mr and Mrs George Smith announce the marriage of their daughter Fern to Dee Brunk son of Mr and Mrs Clay Brunk of Bloomfield The ceremony occurred at 2 o clock Sunday June 5 at Rev L A Hudsons home Attendants were Miss Faye Smith and Ralph Trickler The couple will reside in Bloomfield where Brunk works Guests included Mr and Mrs George Smith Luther of Moulton Mrs Verna Downing and daughter Ottumwa and Mrs L A Hudson and two children Kensington society meets this afternoon at 2 30 at Mrs Earl Sellers home Resisting hostesses: Mrs J C Hitchcock and Mrs Martin Carlis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelma Campbell
R. A. McGriff
Des Moines
Rolla Morrow
Centerville
B. L. Main
Blamzhe Jennings
Denver
Colo
Earl Buchanan
Craig Daniels
Eva Mae Starr
Busines School
Ottumwa
P. E. Pyle
Iowa State University
Iowa City
Jess Davis
J. S. Campbell
Iva
Trenton
L. Kemper
Alvah Powell
Moberly
Win. Beggs
Cary
Lou Beggs
Dewitt Alexander
Pulaski
Iva Mullins
Vernon
Elmira
Walter Miner
Walnut City
Faye
Margaret Stallings
Kansas City
Ray
Mabel Jennings
Codex Rapids
E. J. Jennings
James Austin
Worth Fox
Green River
Wyza
Robert Carson
Parsons College
Fairfield
Craig Carson
J. C. Hitchcock
Otis Edwards
Gale Huddleston
Wm.Blosser
Roger Blosser
Oxford
John Starr
Nellie Bargner
Rose O’hara
John Kosliskie
Betty Lou
Roland
Exline
Moulton
Levi Buckles
Farmington
Buckles
Harold Essert
Frank
Los Angeles
Cali
Essert
California
G. A. Mackenzie
Corydon
American Legion Auxiliary
Harold Hitchcock
Austin McFall
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
McFall
John Zook
Zook
Sam Zook
Wilma Siler
Pomona
Calif
Throne’s Business ‘College
Siler
Ben Siler
Pauline Daniels
Idle Hour Bridge Club
A. W. Logan
Luther Horn
Win. Heintze
Frank Austin
Anna Veatch
Unionville
Ruth Allender
Bess- Newcomer
George Smith
Fern
Dee Brunk
Clay Brunk
Bloomfield
L. A. Hudson
Faye Smith
Ralph Trickler
Brunk
Luther
Verna Downing
Kensington Society
Earl
Sellers
J.C Hitchcock
Martin Carlis
Second Dinner Next Week at Smart Cafe
A committee of Harold Hitchcock Clint Bybee and H C Harper plans the second farmer business men banquet to be held at the Smart Cafe on Tuesday June 14 at about 7:00 pm Each merchant buys two tickets and guests a farmer from the surrounding area The purpose is to foster town farm understanding and ticket sales continue this week through the three men The program details are pending with plans to use the Legion Hall facilities for the Cham ber of Commerce and guests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hitchcock
Clint Bybee
H. C. Harper
Smart Cafe
Legion Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Lake Wapello Opens Wednesday for Bass Season
Southern Iowa anglers plan to begin the season at Lake Wapello on open day, Wednesday June 15, targeting bass and other species. Custodian James Babcock predicts better fishing this year, noting strong crappie and bluegill fishing, plus good bathing and picnic facilities. Lake Keoma near Oskaloosa also opens, offering notable fishing on opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Lake Wapello
James Babcock
Babcock
Keoma
Oskaloosa
Children's Day Program at Christian Church Sunday
The Bible school hosts its annual Children's Day program this Sunday at 8:00 pm featuring recitations songs and stereopticon pictures. Mrs Ray Daniels and niece June Daniels lead with Barbara Casady Rev Guy Vera Mitchell Billy Longe Roderick Anderson and many children performing group songs solos and readings. Ted McNutt son of Mr and Mrs George McNutt was injured Tuesday after a bicycle fall and taken to Carterville hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
The
Christian Church
Ray Daniels
June Daniels
Jesus
Barbara Casady
Rev. Guy
Vera Mitchell
Billy Longe
Roderick Anderson
Him
Jimmie West
Wayne Pickens
Joan Beggs
Pauline Masterman
Juanita Paris
Colleen Guinn
Jean Mikels
Enid Tipton
Ted McNutt
George. McNutt
Carterville
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Register Carrier Boys Meeting
United States
Auxiliary
Hoyt Garrett
Church of God
Our Church
I. J. Hackett
Nevada
Mary Burgher
Hackett
Farmers OF Community
Jackie Vaughn
Colleen Lerchie
Anne
Betty Annn McCall
Rilla Lea Hill
Lola Tipton
Christine Davison
Helen Tipton
Virgie Davis
Lolo
Edward Dean Casady
Rea Rae Powell
Marilyn’ Lerchie
Darlene Guinn
Betty Fullerton
Lorraine Moore
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