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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1975
Page
3
Mansfield announces summer education classes beginning July 7 with options of five weeks at six days per week or six weeks at five days per week. Twenty have signed up. adults welcome with no charge for students but a $30 fee for each adult. Contact Supt. Mansfield for details.
At United Methodist Church in Moulton the Vacation Bible School runs June 2 through June 27 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. daily. The theme is Standards "Jesus, Touch Me." Activities include Bible stories music crafts recreation and refreshments for nursery through sixth grades.
The Appanoose County Cancer Crusade reports solid local donations with township chaired totals: Washington 74.71, Wells 77.75, Udell 110.40, Moulton Cultus Club 251.74. Memorials for Blanche Kerby and Mildred Davis noted. Call for further contributions to the Appanoose County Cancer Society.
The Southeast Region of Iowa Legal Historical and Museum Associations hosts a History Workshop on Saturday June 14 at the Theater Museum on the Old Thresher grounds in Mt Pleasant. The program features a panel on local history collecting and publishing tax alerts for contributors increasing membership financing projects arranging exhibits and a Show and Tell. After the meeting attendees may tour the museum and ride a trolley. Members of the Moulton Historical Society will attend. For information contact Mrs Ormond Stevenson president of the local society. Announce Engagement.
A chaotic Sunday morning reveals a burst hot water heater and electrical buzzing as water leaks flood the bathroom, prompting cleanup and mystery with a missing toothbrush handle. The piece also notes Memorial Day timing mixups for peonies, a proposed park with a tennis court in Purliam Park, Red Cross swimming lessons for Centerville, and Supt. Mansfield’s reunion trip to Council Valley where Neil is elected honorary mayor.
Moulton Chapter No 156 CBS will hold its regular meeting on Friday night June 16 at 7 30. A film will be shown and there will be a special presentation during the meeting. All members are requested to be present.
Rich Moore, a well known former resident of Moulton, is convalescing in a Davenport hospital following a recent stroke. Reports indicate his condition, while not critical, remains serious.
New officers for Moulton Assembly No. 182 of the Rainbow for Girls were installed Saturday night June 7 at the Masonic Temple. Becky Waybill was installed as Worthy Advisor as family and friends attended the ceremony with a pastel backdrop featuring Saliman’s Head of Christ and the theme The Lord is Our Shepherd.
The Iowa State Fair adds 12 new categories across food, plants, textiles, arts, crafts, hobbies, animals, antiques, 4H and FA, including a cat and household pet show and new classes in tropical fish, mini mules, a Sew and Show contest, and seven new tractor pull classes. Fair manager Kenneth R. Fulk notes broad appeal and explains entries reflect self-expression and talent, with hundreds already received and deadlines rolling into August. The year’s theme is The Colonizers, spotlighting England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, with the fair set for August 15 through 24.
The Iowa Conservation Commission reminds groups planning boat races fishing tournaments regattas or other water events to obtain a permit from the TCC. No permit fee. A permit shields sponsors from civil liability and notifies regional waters officers. Written requests go to Waters Section Iowa Conservation Commission 300 4th Street Des Moines IA 50319. Mrs Otis Edwards has returned home after treatment at St Joseph Hospital Centerville.
Notice states there will be no open house at Legion Hall this Saturday. The event was originally scheduled by the Legion and Auxiliary to observe the nation’s BiCentennial start.
Belinda Appler Becky Waybill Seann Lee and Peggy Davis stand in front. Jerilyn Lawson and Darrin Gules appear to the right in front.
Lois Larsen participated in the May 23 1975 commencement at Northwest Town Vocational School Area IV Sheldon Iowa. She earned the Office Accounting program diploma and has worked as a part time secretary to the Archer Elementary Principal since last August. She plans to seek work in Sioux City and later pursue further education. She is the daughter of Rev and Mrs Lidurell Larsen of Archer IA. The Larsens formerly lived in Moulton where he served as pastor of the United Methodist Church for several years.
Mrs Clark sends a year’s Tribune subscription from Kansas. She recalls graduating Moulton High in 1908, then notes moving from Joła, Kansas area to Dr Geo Severs farm in 1933, living near Liber al by 1967 after Artie’s health declined, and mentions L E Johnson of Centerville still active.
Don McClanahan IHCC registrar releases second semester honor roll at the Centerville Center. full time students with 12 hours and at least a 3.0 average earn honors. local honorees include Craig Brinegar Debbie Caylor Udell Tina Benz Cincinnati Sonya Daniels Moulton Sam Kirby Moravia.
Mrs Howard Burkland and family visited friends in Council Bluffs and Des Moines, with Hedgecock hospitalized in Des Moines. Richard Ogden, Ricky Burkland, and Howard Burkland ventured to Ottumwa. Vernon Weisbrenner and Alma Johnson also spent Monday in Ottumwa after a heart attack. Terry Cook joined Ricky Burkland at Bible School. Jimmy Stotler and Lucille Duty visited Joe Moore. Mae Morlan of Bloomfield died Wednesday morning. Willis Roberts and Ida Roberts visited a Unionville nursing home Thursday.
The Presidential Sports Award program lowers eligible age to 15 for air rifle, rifle, and clay target shooting. It requires 2,500 rounds or 50 days max, with 75 feet to 100 yards target distances for rifles and 50 sessions for traps. After qualifying, recipients receive a badge, lapel pin, and certificate. supplies and log books available free by mail.
The Fairview Church of the Brethren hosts Vacation Bible School from June 16 to 20, 8:30 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. daily for children aged 4 through 5th grade. A Friday evening program is set for June 20 at 8 p.m.
The Moulton City Council, June meeting, appointed Jack Howard as fire chief after Hugh Wood resigned for personal reasons. A $1,385 handheld radar unit was approved to print car speeds for enforcement. Dale Dawson protested being turned over to health authorities over garbage on his property. John Baxter was granted permission to haul downed trees to city property. Bills of $2,330.90 to Milani for Baxter trial and $54.79 to Mayor Daley were paid. Council Proceedings note further items.
Marshall Joe Dixon filed charges against Jon Boland for failure to keep his vehicle under control after a Tuesday night crash at Main and 5th. Boland’s 1965 Malibu allegedly sped west on 5th, crossed the intersection, clipped Danny Norton’s vehicle, and struck the Odd Fellows Lodge brick wall. Boland was not injured though the car was a total loss.
Centerville engineers plan to attach a conductor between a 69,000 volt oil circuit breaker and the disconnect switches. The new substation will significantly increase the area’s available electrical capacity and reliability.
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