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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1937
Page
4
Lake Wapello will reopen for fishing next Tuesday at 5:00 am, per the State Fish and Game Commission. The Davis County lake drew thousands on its first year, with two thousand visitors on opening day, as bass proved wary after early hand feeding by picnickers.
Mr and Mrs Artie Clark of Iola Kansas announce the engagement of their daughter Lois to C W Fordsham. Miss Clark teaches in Allen county and Mr Fordsham is manager of the Firestone store in Iola. The marriage will take place the latter part of June.
The Christian church shows King Of Kings on Friday night June 11 at 8 00 p m. Proceeds fund church youth work and conference travel. Admission 10c for grade school children and 25c for adults. Tickets from June Daniels Virginia Davis Betty Beggs Pauline Stotts or Rev L A Hudson.
Udell residents and families gather in and around Centerville as relatives visit from Marysville and Topeka Kansas. Readers note Sunday outings to Quincy Illinois and Moulton with several local stops, convalescence updates and a funeral attendance in Fairview.
Community notes from Moulton and surrounding towns detail births visits and moves. Highlights include a son born to Mr and Mrs Harlan Carr and a six pound boy for the Piatt family, changes of address for Shumate Mason and Boies, social events at a Sunday School class and a covered dish supper, and various relatives visiting in Ottumwa Lemons Des Moines and Elkhart with plans for summer stays in Des Moines and Rutherford New Jersey.
Two entomologists from Ames investigated onion pests in Moulton and Bloomfield at the request of George Sparks. They suggested a soap and black leaf solution for control, noting the insects are new to the area and infesting nearly all onion patches. further reports will follow. Edward L. Shutts named president and treasurer of the Iowa Southern Utilities Company, succeeding E. F. Bulmahn, with H. W. Deininger as vice president and D. D. Bentzinger as general manager. The Centerville based company serves 24 southern Iowa counties, over 130 communities, gas in six towns, and operates electric railways and bus services. the offices remain in Centerville.
Lewis Carr aged 28 son of Mr and Mrs Harlan Carr of Moulton was injured in an auto crash near Davenport Saturday evening. He rode in a car that struck a truck and was thrown into a ditch. he was pinned beneath the truck but sustained only minor injuries as the vehicles were demolished.
The Brotherhood class of the Methodist church promotes a barbecue supper on Wednesday June 16 with Bert Moen as general chairman. If weather allows it will be in Pulliam Park. otherwise in the church parlor. Tickets target 250 at 50 cents each. sales begin today with barbecue beef and pork, potatoes, vegetables, cake, salad, homemade ice cream, and coffee.
Lyle Talbot stars as a G man in What Price Vengence to be shown Friday through Sunday at Moulton Theatre with a large cast of screen favorites. The film has been named a 1987 outstanding mystery story. Admission will be 10-26c due to extra cost for the Iowa first appearance. Born to Fight starring Franky Dario screens next Tuesday and Wednesday, June 16.
Members of the I O O F and Rebekah lodges will hold memorial services Sunday per committee announcement. Members should meet at the hall at 1 30 p m and bring flowers.
The 4-H Club girls of Appanoose County held a rally in Centerville High School auditorium. Sessions began at 10:00 with a strong program presided by Miss Pauline Daniels from Washington Township. Local leaders including Mrs. Ralph Newcomber gave the welcome and Mrs. Austin Stuckey led singing. Officers were elected, committees reported, and awards presented.
A Tri Pune April 1 report from Moulton misstated Elmer Richardson as dead. It corrects the record noting Richardson is alive and well, currently in Arlington Arizona. Several Moulton residents attended the Frances Gilbert School of Dancing recital at the Highelie Auditorium featuring Ann Austin and others.
Farmers Mutual Telephone System distributes new telephone directories this week completed by the Tribune job department last Saturday. Patrons are urged to cooperate with central dispatch by calling by number to improve service and assist office officials.
Mr and Mrs Ben Siler announce the marriage of their daughter Josephine to Mr James A Davis on May 22 1937 at the First Methodist church in Ventura California in the presence of thirty five relatives. A 530 dinner was served by the groom’s mother. The bride, a 1936 Moulton High School graduate, had since worked in California. Mr Davis, from Ventura, is an electric welder. Ice cream and cake followed the ceremony and the couple will reside at 1526 Nipomo in San Luis Obispo.
A Des Moines gathering of carrier boys includes many named individuals from Iowa. The 4,886 Register and Tribune carrier sales convention occurs in Moines on Monday June 14. Windland from Moulton along with Fred Wiendland Francis Davis Kenneth Davis Leon Horn Paul Mason and Buster Windland are among those listed.
At The Churches Presbyterian Church Sunday School 10 a m J R Barkley superintendent Miss Mary West junior superintendent Preaching services in the afternoon at 2 30 conducted by Mott R Sawyers
Church of God hosts Sunday School at 10:00 and services at 11 00. Christian Church offers Sunday School 10 a m Morning Worship 11 a m Christian Endeavor 7 p m Evening Worship 8 p m. Friday June 1 8 p m a film King of Kings shown at the Christian church with 10c grade school 25c adults tickets sold by June Daniels Virginia Davis Betty Beggs Pauline Stotts Rev Hudson and Rev L A Hudson pastor. Proceeds fund youth conference and local work.
Sunday School at 10 and Morning Worship at 10 50 with a sermon on When Everything Is Against Us. Epworth League at 7 and Institute experiences report during Mt Pleasant week. Evening Worship at 8. Men prepare a large Barbecue Picnic on Wednesday June 16 aiming for 250 attendees. Rev. S Harold Essert, Pastor.
An old saying notes only two months bring comfort from stove heat. Last Sunday smoke rose from Molton chimneys as residents rejoiced in fuel. The thermometer fell from about 80 to near 50 by Sunday morning and a northwest wind increased the chill. Temperatures rose Monday but cooled again Wednesday.
The Henderson clan will hold their annual reunion at Yates Grove north of Moulton on Sunday June 20. Friends are welcome to attend this gathering.
Lancaster base ball club showered base hits across the park to trounce the local nine 21 to 3 at Lancaster last Sunday before a fair crowd. Moulton made costly errors as wind aided Lancaster’s hitting spree. Sleeth started for Moulton and gave up nine runs in the first inning but settled to pitch four solid innings. Clarence Swamt then worked four innings, yielding 12 runs as Lancaster dominated play.
William Parker Taylor 77 a former resident northeast of Moulton died at St Joseph hospital Centerville Saturday morning after a brief illness caused by erysipelas following a fall at his farm west of Moravia He was born in Davis county and moved with his parents to a Dunkard church area He married Nancy Jane Ransom in 1884 and lived on a farm near Moulton later moving to Moravia He is survived by his wife six children eight grandchildren three sisters and two brothers Funeral services were at the Dunkard church Monday at 2 00 p m conducted by Rev Orland Ogden and assisted by Rev Luther Childs of Centerville He was a highly respected Appanoose county citizen.
Charles McGuire aged 60 died Saturday evening in Muscatine from a heart attack. He lived in Coatsville about 40 years ago and worked in farming and later for the Wabash and various railways. Born September 21 1876 in Milton Iowa, he leaves two daughters Mrs Paul Witzigman and Mrs Gilbert Martin, brothers O B McGuire Harry and John, two granddaughters Betty Lou Martin and Joann Witzigman, plus many relatives. Funeral was held Tuesday in Cedar Rapids with Moulton attendees Co Floyd and Harry and John McGuire.
The New Hope 4 H Club met Tuesday June 1 at Ruth Horn’s home with all members and one parent present. They voted to initiate Phema Underwood, conducted the annual health examination, and awarded a dollar to the club for the girls’ health checks. Ruth Stoner placed second and will represent the club in the county contest. next meeting is June 10 at Frances Wallace’s home.
Central Mr. and Mrs. James Graves and son James Jr visited Bud Henson Wednesday evening. Madalyn Graves stays with grandmother Graves aiding house cleaning. Ileen Lawson visited Bud Henson Thursday morning. Ilen David Graves visited cousin James Graves Jr. Saturday. Max Rex and Dewaine McClure called at Bud Henson Saturday morning. The Graves family spent Sunday at Guy Kirby home near Lancaster. Mr and Mrs Herbert Kerse and Mr and Mrs Bud Henson spent Sunday afternoon at John Kirby home. Reva Fay and Ilene Lawson spent Sunday evening at Bud Henson. Elmer McClurg is spending a few days at Otis McClurg home.
Classified item lists a single Geghorn pullet available for sale with a price of 150. The line includes brief shorthand notes likely indicating color or model while preserving the sale offer.
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