Moulton Pioneer Turns Ninety Amid Pioneer Years
Mrs. Joel Gregory of Moulton reached her ninetieth birthday last Friday at her West 3rd Street home. Born in an Ohio settlement nine decades ago, she moved to Marshall county Illinois as a child, married Joel Gregory, helped settle Moulton, witnessed its growth including the railroad bed, and remained its oldest resident despite eye and hearing decline. She attends the Christian Church, lives alone with night companion Susan Shook, and was honored by Camp Fire Girls with a birthday cake as the community saluted her long life and memories.
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Ohio
Moulton
Joel Gregory
West 3Rd St
Marshall County
Illinois
Mr. Gregory
Mrs. Gregory
Gregory
Susan Shook
Grayce Osborne
the Tribune
Henderson Reunion Invites Family to Charley Yates Grove
The Henderson generation is invited to a reunion at Charley Yates Grove north of Moulton on Sunday June 21. Attendees are asked to bring well filled baskets and family members to join the gathering.
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Henderson
Charley Yates
Moulton
Notice O E S Regular meeting June 12
Regular meeting of the O E S Friday night June 12 at 8 pm. Officers advised to wear white. Refreshments and social hour afterward. Visiting Stars welcome. Marie Hornsten, W M.
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O. E
Marie Hornsten
W. M
Stagner Sellers Berry Gregory Families Attend Events
Rev and Mrs V S Stagner and Mrs E D Sellers attended a Des Moines Christian church convention this week. Mr and Mrs B B Berry and two daughters plus Mr and Mrs Jimmie Gregory and daughter plan Morrison Illinois visit at Ross Gregory home. Fred Post and daughter Ethel attended Iowa College commencement in Grinnell where Opal Post earned a BA degree with majors in Business Administration Economics and Education.
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V. S. Stagner
E. D. Sellers
Christian Church
Des Moines
B. B. Berry
Jimmie Gregory
Morrison
Ill
Ross Gregory
Fred Post
Ethel
Iowa College
Grinnell
Iowa
Opal
College
Ore Madison
Grace Clark
Iowa City
Fern Wright
Moravia
Clay Cushwa
Kansas City
Hodge Oneal
Delbert Knight
Pulaski
Levi Wright
Sam Cole
Minneapolis
Mildred Dixon
Pauline Henderson
Coatsville
Helen Garrett
L. C. Gorman
Susanne
Decatur
Lowell Oldham
Joe Kinkade
State University
Olive Hinsey
Jim Clark
Huntsville
Charley James
Denver
Colo
Bernard Berry
Freda Post
Iowa Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
Mabel Kimmel
P. E. O. Sisterhood
Kimmel
Ebba Rassmussen
Sycamore
Inez Nelson
St. Charles
Gilbert Tierney
Maple Park
Don Wright
Mildred Nightwonger
Washington, D. C
E. R. Moen
Marjorie
Montrose
Moen
F. A. Wilder
Iconium
Boy Scouts
Ollie Pulliam
Stella Hamilton
Keith
Iowa Wesleyan College
Paul Hamilton
Helen Young
Anna Moore
Moulton
Lillian Berry
Okmulgee
Oklo
Kirksville
Romaine Stansberry
Nashua
Iown
Clarence Stansberry
Donald Fenton
Carl Gillen
Jefferson, Kans
Howard Stevenson
Jeff Johnson
Gillen
Helen Louise Tharp
Joe Tharp
Jefferson
Kans
Lightning Strike Kills Youth on Farm Near Coal City
Daniel Richmond a 21 year old new Hazen Spears farm employee was killed Friday morning when struck by lightning while driving cows in a pasture three miles south of Coal City. His body was found by neighbor Charley White after Richmond failed to return to his home. Officials ruled out foul play as the cause.
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Daniel Richmond
Hazen Spears
Coal City
Richmond
Spears
Speers
Charley White
Young People Meet at Mt Pleasant Iowa Conference
Over two hundred young people from southeastern Iowa will gather for a week in June 1927 at Mount Pleasant to discuss modern issues. Seven or eight local youths will attend with Edna Ballew and Rev Frank A Wilder as counselors and instructors. The institute, open to all denominations, costs eight dollars for room meals and registration.
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Iowa
Mount Pleasant
Edna Ballew
Frank A. Wilder
Buying Much Wool Despite Low Prices This Week
Local buyers stay busy this week as farmers ship out the wool crop. The top price reached 14 cents per pound, a level one farmer calls hardly enough to pay for the clipping.
New License Plates for 1932 Arrive with Bright Red Background
County Treasurer W. E. Elgin announced the 1932 plates, featuring a bright red background with white letters and numerals. The striking color is described as eye catching, with the new design set to attract attention and stand out from previous Iowa plates.
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W. E. Elgin
Iowa
Moulton Band Prepares New Concert After Rainout
The Moulton band, unable to perform Saturday night due to rain, promises a delightful program this Saturday with special features planned for the summer. A number may be prepared this week for the audience.
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Moulton Band
Washington Township Farm Bureau Meets Wednesday
Announcement of a Washington township Farm Bureau meeting at Center school house Wednesday night June 17 at 8 o'clock. A short program and refreshments will follow. Ladies invited to bring cakes.
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Washington Township Farm Bureau
Center School House
Brotherhood to entertain Philothea class Tuesday
The Brotherhood of the Methodist church will entertain the Philothea class with a picnic and lawn party at the Hugh Jamison home south of Moulton next Tuesday evening. Those with room for extra passengers or needing transport should contact George Lane. Men expect about 90 attendees.
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Brotherhood of the Methodist Church
Philothea
Hugh Jamison
Moulton
George Lane
Small Blaze At Arthur Gaither Home
Lightning struck the aerial wire at Arthur Gaither’s home last Thursday and flashed into his radio, destroying the instrument. The fire department was called and the blaze was extinguished with no further damage to household articles.
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Arthur Gaither
Arthur
Rebekahs Elect Officers At Meeting
Members of the Rebekah lodge met at their hall last Thursday evening and elected the following officers N. G. Lettie Daniels, V. G. Ruth Gaston, See y Faye Riggs, Treas. Ollie Stansberry. The appointive officers will be named later.
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Rebekah Lodge
N. G
Lettie Daniels
Ruth Gaston
Faye Riggs
Treas
Ollie’ Stansberry
Atlanta Mo Farmer Loses 2700 In Cattle Tease
A Macon Missouri stock farmer sold 52 cattle for 2700 to a man claiming to operate near Moulton but the purchaser forged checks. The buyer disappeared after the first bank declined payment, leaving the seller to seek his cattle and warn others to verify credentials before accepting checks from strangers.
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Moulton
Macon
Atlanta
Missouri
Cars Crash During Thursdays Storm Near Chas Davis Farm
Heavy rain Thursday caused an automobile collision on Primary No. 38 near the Chas Davis farm. Mrs. Lafe Hetzler returning from Centerville, a Hutchison ice cream truck, and Hetzler’s car were involved. No injuries. Hetzler car damaged on the left front and fender, truck damaged on its left side.
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Chas Davis Farm
Lafe Hetzler
Centerville
Hutchison
Hetzler
Has Interesting Relics T. C. Hill in Moulton Returns Family Curios
In northwest Moulton T. C. Hill shows a collection of curious artifacts from his home. Items include an aged spoon unearthed during plowing, a 175 year old garden hoe from Ireland, an old bed and cupboard, and an abstract signed by Andrew Jackson. Last year he also found a revolver believed dropped by Union soldiers in 1868 during Tucker homestead investigations. the weapon was discarded due to its poor condition.
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T. C. Hill
Moulton
Ireland
Mr. Hill
Andrew Jackson
Leaguers Training Camp At Centerville June 12 13
Epworth League of Centerville First Methodist hosts Sub-District Social and Leaguer's Training Camp on Friday and Saturday. Wm Bean chairman reports a lively program including Kaptain Kidd Hike and bonfire, with Ottumwa District Staff Cabinet and Beacon staff meeting Friday afternoon. Epworth Leaguers from all Appanoose County chapters attend.
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Epworth League
First Methodist Church
Centerville
Wm. Bean
Centerville League
Ottumwa
Beacon Publication
Epworth
Appanoose County
Kensington Will Meet This Thursday Afternoon
Mrs. R. K. Oldham Mrs. Ida and Mrs. Helen Beggs assist as hostesses for the Kensington will meet this Thursday afternoon.
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Kensington
R. K. Oldham
Ida
Helen. Beggs
Children Day Observance at The Churches Presbyterian
Sunday school begins at 10:00 with Children Day exercises at 11:00 and preaching at 8:00. Next Sunday June 14 features a special program with songs music and speeches. The superintendent reports an invitation from Dr Sawyers for the whole Sunday school to visit Centerville, with cars provided for transport. A summer picnic by car is planned to Centerville or Ottumwa, with park facilities and a picnic dinner.
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Presbyterian Church
Sawyers
Presbyterian Sunday School
Centerville
Ottumwa
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Children’s Day Program
Methodist Church outlines Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. and evening services, plus midweek Bible study and choir rehearsals. The 11 o'clock service features a Children’s Day program, a group photo for a National Contest, and an evening sermon on Unselfishness. A District Epworth League meeting and a 25 cent church supper are noted. Frank A. Wilder, Pastor.
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
Board of Education
Centerville
Golden Links
Frank A. Wilder
Church Activities Announced For Sunday Services
The church schedules a full day with a 10 a m church school, 11 a m Boys and Girls church service, 7 p m Junior High School group, 7 p m Senior Christian Endeavor, 8 p m Children's story hour and an 8 p m evening hymn sing and Gospel preaching. Choir rehearsal is Wednesday at 8 p m, and the Ladies of the Aid society quilt Wednesday afternoon in the church social room. Flowers will be the devotional theme at the 11 a m Sunday sermon, the second in the nature series.
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Ladies of the Aid Society
Jesus Christ
Odd Fellows-Rebekahs Memorial Sunday Observance
The local I O O F and Rebekah Orders announce Memorial Exercises on Sunday June 14. Members meet at the hall at 1 30 p m and proceed to Oakland cemetery for a short program to decorate graves of departed members. The full program was not prepared at press time.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Rebekah
Oakland Cemetery
Marriage Unites Verna Small and Flavy Lawson at Bloomfield
On Wednesday June 8 at the Christian church in Bloomfield, Miss Verna M. Small wed Flavy E. Lawson in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Adams. The couple, from near Monterey, were joined by both families for a wedding supper at the bride’s home and a noon dinner the following day.
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Christian Church
Bloomfield
Verna M. Small
Flavy E. Lawson
Adams
C. T. Small
Art Lawson
Monterey
Vera Small
Fay
Reva Lawson
Arthur Montgomery Ill After Car Crash North of Moulton
Arthur Montgomery remains seriously ill in hospital after injuries from an automobile accident north of Moulton on March 28 1980. He has not fully recovered and is under medical care with ongoing treatment and observations.
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Arthur Montgomery
Moulton
Hamilton Case Settled Without Law Suit
Mrs. Stella Hamilton settled with the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad for damages from a Dear incident that killed Helen Hamilton and Sam Richardson and injured Gwendolyn Hamilton. Settlement totals 3000 dollars cash plus about 500 dollars in hospital and medical expenses. Gwendolyn had surgery and was expected to recover with no permanent injury. Attorneys noted the case might have dragged to the Supreme Court. Representing Mrs. Hamilton were J. R. Barkley and Havner Flick Heubner Powers. railroad counsel were Valentine Valentine Centerville and W. D. Eaton plus J. C. Prior Des Moines Jes Moines.
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Stella Hamilton
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Dear
Helen Hamilton
Sam Richardson
Gwendolyn Hamilton
Gwendolyn
Centerville
Rain Lightning Wreck Farms Across Community
Heavy rains last Thursday and Friday caused major crop and soil damage in the area. The Chariton River flooded near Dean, submerging corn and forcing repairs to power lines. Lightning killed several cows, including dairy stock owned by Sam Davis, Ted Ward, and Harry Wood of Monterey. The Chariton River also flooded north of Centerville before receding Saturday night.
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Dean
Centerville
Sam Davis
Ted Ward
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Harry Wood
Monterey
Fire Destroys Barn On Bert Horn Farm
A large barn at the Court Frakes farm six miles southeast of Monterey was destroyed by fire early Friday after a lightning strike amid a heavy storm. Bert Horn and family occupied the farm. contents included a horse, corn, hay, oats and machinery. Neighbors saved a horse and an automobile from the blaze.
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Court Frakes Place
Monterey
Bert. Horn
Fire destroys home on James Hays farm
Fire of unknown origin leveled a small house on the west side of the James Hays farm Sunday night. Tenants Mr. and Mrs. Cozad and family were at the main house when the blaze started. the house and its contents were consumed. Some insurance was carried.
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James Hays
Ministerial Assn To Meet At Exline
The monthly meeting of the Ministerial Association of Appanoose County will be held June 15 at Exline. Theme Sunday School. The session opens 4 PM with Rev C R Neal in charge of devotion. Speakers include Rev F A Wilder As An Identity Rev R A Steeley As a Supplement to the church Rev W A Bloom As an Object of the Churchs Concern Rev W S Stayne. Evening devotion at 8 PM led by Rev Lar. a Gospel message to follow. Dinner will be served to attendees.
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R. A. Steeley
W. A. Bloom
W. S. Stayne
Lar
Mensai Church
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Moulton Pioneer
Washington
Farm Bureau
Brotherhood
Leaguers
Lawson
Hamilton
Bert Horn
Exline
Mrs. Fini
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