Mission Accomplished At John Starr Home
A weekend home restoration party at John Starr's West Fourth Street residence saw children and families arrive with ladders and paint brushes. The project finished by Sunday afternoon amid a backyard cook-out. Attendees included Carey Swartz, Bob Bair and sons, Larry Starr of Ottumwa, Orris Starr and family of Davenport, Beverly Swartz of Des Moines, Orval Moore and family, and Merval Moulton with daughters of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Starr
West Fourth Street
Carey Swartz
Bob Bair
Larry Starr
Ottumwa
Orris Starr
Davenport
Beverly Swartz
Des Moines
Orval Moore
Merval Moulton
Moulton
Glaucoma A Dread Stealer Of Sight
A health feature explains glaucoma as a leading cause of blindness in the US. It outlines how increased eye pressure damages the retinal nerves, distinguishes acute and chronic forms, and emphasizes early medical care and regular eye exams to prevent vision loss. It notes warning signs and advises checks at least every two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Iowa State Department of Health
4-H Meeting At Hutchison Home
The Wells Rustlers 4-H club met June 7 at 8 p m at the Hutchison home. Ver Hutchison demonstrated splicing an electric cord. Leaders Jim Trimble and Harold Davis attended with members Oran and Ver Hutchison, Dale and Carol Davis, Warren and Wayne Daniels, Warren Moore, Jimmy Wilson, Charles and Rex Davis. A tour was set for the first Sunday in July. Mrs Hutchison offered refreshments. Reporter Jim Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Rustlers
Hutchison
Ver! Hutchison
Jim Trimble
Harold Davis
Oran
Ver
40 Years Mr Bertha White Serves in Church Roles
Bertha White's four decades of Christian service include 40 years as church school secretary and 27 years as treasurer. She served as secretary for over 11 years, led benevolence as treasurer for more than 29 years, and chaired the communion stewards for the past 27 years. The combined service totals 134 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha White
Church School
Communion Stewards
Log Cabin Offered to Davis County Historical Society
Thomas J Harbour, grandson of the original owner, offers a log cabin built 115 years ago to the Davis County Historical Society. The cabin sits on Harbour’s farm two miles west of Belknap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis County Historical Society
Thomas J. Harbour
Harbour
Belknap
Local families gather for cooperative dinner and visits
A large group from Moulton and nearby towns attended a Sunday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Warren Stansberry’s home. Attendees included Ormond Stevenson Jr of Upland California and multiple Stevensons, Taits from Mystic, and noted relatives visiting from Cedar Rapids and Centerville. Several announcements followed including births, travels, and memberships in Rainbow and PEO events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Stansberry
Ormond Stevenson, Jr
Upland
Calif
Wendall Tait
Mystic
Oren
D. Stevenson
Janelle
Orval W. Stevenson
Vicki
Ormand Stevenson
Ormand L. Stevenson, Jr
Ralph Spurgeon
Moline
Ill
Dick Bogle
Dee Ann
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Fred Gronlund
Dean McCullough
Canon City
Colo
Harry Freeborn
Ross Fox
LeRoy Knorr
Neal Fox
Promise City
Claude Lee
Linda
Kay Lee
Sandra Cook
Betty Probasco
Barbara Moulton
Don Newland
Order of Rainbow
Waterloo
Newland
Orris Harington
Hugh Wood
J. G. West
Moberly
George Carson
Centerville
Trenton Stober
Larry Stober
Tempe
Phoenix
Ariz
Otis Stober
G. W. Stober
Cedar Rapids
M . Stober
Nannie Alexander
Arizona
Ann Coulter
Moulton
St. Joseph Hospital
Marilyn Jean
Lowell Horn
Herman Fowler
Jimmy
Connie
Kansas City
Robert Leming
Florence Kirby
Elizabeth McNamar
Delbert Kirby
Indianola
Ottumwa
Mamie Higenbotham
Glen Jones
Canada
Washington
D. C
Corporal Heartley Serves With Seventh Fleet Far East
Marine Lance Cpl. Charles Heartley son of Mr and Mrs Charlie M Heartley of 411 West Broadway Moulton Iowa serves with the Marine Corps battalion landing team of the U S Seventh Fleet in the Far East. The team trains aboard Seventh Fleet amphibious ships and acts as a primary force in readiness in a national emergency. The landing team is drawn from units of the Third Marine Division on Okinawa and will visit the Philippines and Hong Kong before returning to Camp Schwab. Twin deer delivered by Dr W G Tietz Eldora veterinarian at the Eldora City Park Zoo. Deer twins are common but the vet helped with the delivery since deer are usually wild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Lance Corp
Charles Heartley
Charlie M. Heartley
West Broadway
Moulton
Iowa
Marine Corps Battalion
U.S. Seventh Fleet
Far East
Seventh Fleet
Third Marine Division
Okinawa
Camp Schwab
Phillippines
Hong Kong
W. G. Tietz
Eldora
Eldora City Park Zoo
Card of Thanks for Mrs Foxs Illness Help
A note expressing gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness during the recent illness of their mother Miss Edna Fox. Signed by Mr. and Mrs Brainard Fox and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Fox
Brainard Fox
Grandmother's Circle Club Meets at Kirby Home
The Grandmother's Circle Club met at Bessie Kirby's home on May 28 with seven members present. The gathering opened with songs and a poem by the president, roll call on My Worst Cooking Future answered by Daisy Moulton et al, minutes read, Guess What won by Daisy Moulton, Erma Hess led the program, next meeting set for June 18 at Besse McDade's home with Thought for the Day as roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandmother’s Circle Club
Bessie Kirby
Daisy Moulton
Dora Singley
Hilda Hanes
Bessie McDade
Erma Hess
Fern Stull
Besse McDade
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Ft. Leonard Wood
Harley Ward
Princeton
Town
Alfred Burrows
Burlington
Dc. G
Ralph Henze
Judy
Mary Abrams
Dona Wright
Jerry Stansberry
Glen Davison
Otis Edwards
Richard Bentzinger
Altoona
Rainbow
Linda Lee
Charles Turner
Hermas Swarts
St. Louis
Paul Gomis
Des. Moines
Oran Gale
Ft. Smith
Ark
Robi, Gale
Montezuma
Laura Gale
Eddie Ketter
Mary Redemske Allof
Topeka
Kans
Vinna Fox
Celle Brockus
Sunny
Gerald Irelan
Bob Irelan
Orville Hetzler
Wayne Bassett
Sioux City
P. E.O
Appanoose County
Bassett
Chapter F
Robt. Hopkins
Unionville
Larry Harrington
Ames
Walnut
Marvin Howard
Glen
Lancaster
Dale Mathew
Gale Wayne Singley
State University of Iowa
Gale
Maryland
East
Myrtle Singley
Robert Singley
Shelley and
Robbie
Byron Tait
Bryanna
Mildred Gale
Corporal Heartley
G.M.C. Club
Kirby Home
IGA
van Camp Tuna
Peris
Libby
Robin Hood
Gerber
Brooks Tangy
Post Crispy Critters
Vox Sic
IGA Deluxe
Moulton, Lowa
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