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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
2
Terrific strides in the hearing aid industry in the past month are highlighted. The ad promises a nearly invisible device, quiet operation without scratchy static, and a free home trial with no risk. Rochester Hearing Aid Co. Iowa Branch Office in Des Moines at 517 Royal Union Bldg.
A miscellaneous shower was held on Wednesday May 28 honoring Mrs. Mary Jane Withrow. Hosts Mrs. Hilda West and Mrs. Bessie Kirby presided as guests enjoyed visiting contests and gifts. Refreshments followed while many attendees and absent friends sent gifts to the honoree.
R. R. Eby and his daughter Katherine were in Des Moines on Tuesday evening for unspecified activities in the city.
Local notes report Mrs. Faye Anselme and Mr. Paul Berry of Bloomfield visiting in Hartford Missouri. Harold Mikels and son from Sterling are en route to visit Ralph Mikels. John Rash of Des Moines visits J Horn family, while C B Chambers of Albuquerque stays at Bragdon Hotel with Mrs. Charles Buck. Mesmer, also of Albuquerque, tours Missouri with the party, plans to visit Yellow Stone Park after leaving Missouri.
The notice states that the local paper from Moulton Iowa was entered at the post office as 2nd class matter in February 1884 with R R EBY as the publisher, marking its formal mailing status.
County officials announce a four mile road project southwest of Monterey along the Moulton Coatsville junction. Machinery is being moved as grading and surfacing prep begins. First major county road project yet planned for 1947, weather permitting.
Rev. Lester D. Strubhar calls for a Christian world revival as America faces world attention and asks if Christians will put Christ first. Bible school at 10 am, services at 11 am and 8 pm with topics What Does God Look Like and Christians Must Be Marked Men. Junior and Senior Endeavor at 7 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday night.
Eight members of the Orleans Social Hour Club gathered at Marguerite Kirby’s home on June 5 for an afternoon of singing and discussion. Erma Hess read an article on feed sacks. Irene Hanes prepared a mystery box won by Marcia Wise. Gifts were exchanged for Hilda Hanes and Marguerite Kirby. Ruth Murdy sent birthday gifts. Next meeting set for June 19 at Bessie McDade’s home to discuss balancing the household budget with cream and egg money.
Methodist Church led by Pastor Lacy H Thompson with Sunday School at 10:00 and Young People's service at 6 30. Paul Davison Superintendent Church of God Holiness also at 10 00. No Friday meeting or Sunday preaching due to pastor attending a convention in Kansas City Missouri. Sister Amel Kimes serves as pastor.
Orleans Christian Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by superintendent Tommy Ransom. Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study at 7:00 p.m. Presbyterian Church offers Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 2:30 p.m. A cordial invitation to attend with Communion on Sunday. Members and friends urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Will Stansberry entertained at a dinner on Sunday June 1 in honor of their daughter Mrs Ruth Daniels visiting from Nampa Idaho. Attending were Mrs Lester White and Joe Mrs Arthur Staiger and Ricky Albia Mr and Mrs Fred Stansberry and family Moberly Mo Mr and Mrs Carroll McIntosh and Chuck Los Angeles Norma Jean Stansberry and friend Des Moines Mr and Mrs Edgar Stansberry and family Mr and Mrs Grant Stansberry and family Mr and Mrs Ernest Stansberry and Doris Mr and Mrs Pearly Stansberry Mr and Mrs H Stansberry and family Mr and Mrs Junior Forsythe all of Moulton
Classified ads list a 1943 John Deere H tractor with new tires and overhaul, cultivators, 3 section harrow, 8 ft disc, 290 corn planter, plus 150 bu good corn and 70 Leghorn hens laying 70 to 80 percent. Call 6-L-320 Moulton. Also a good 5 room house near Moulton by Paul McClurg. Piano accordion for sale for 85.00. Milk fed fries 2 to 4 pounds. Call or see Mrs. C. H. Stansberry. 2tpd.
Owing to weather conditions the strawberry crop will be short. Call or see Mrs. Paul Reiman this week.
The American Legion Burl McClure Post Auxiliary met at Mrs Dick Eby s home Friday evening. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs Loyd Southern First Vice President Mrs Paul Pedrick Second Vice President Mrs Wm Kreig ermeier Secretary Mrs Pearl Davis Treasurer Mrs Art Ranes Chaplain Mrs T T Murdy.
Lee Clarence Horn reports a practically new McCormick Deering hay loader for sale or use. The item is described as nearly new and suitable for farm work, highlighting its reliability and value to local farmers.
Strawberries advertised with contact See Mrs Rolla Mor Tow. Wanted washings see Mrs Geo Stans berry. For rent three unfurnished rooms newly papered redecorated garden and fruit possession immediately Roy Henderson.
The author argues we are entering a time of trouble foretold by scripture. He links biblical events from Noahs Flood to shifts in geography and Ice Age cycles with modern wars and utopian peace predictions. He critiques isolationism and warns that unity of communism and Christianity risks Armageddon, fearing escalating global danger.
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