Critics of Pension Act Struck By Official Statement
Byron G. Allen, superintendent of the old age assistance commission, denied reports that pension eligibility requires deeding property to the State. He said section 16 is optional and only for protecting state interests, not a mandate. Pensions hinge on total income, with thresholds of 365 dollars yearly income and 100 dollars extra for gifts, making 465 dollars a year the limit. home ownership does not bar eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron G. Allen
Old Age Assistance Commission
Allen
Resident Near Dean Called By Death
Benjamin Campbell 55 of near Dean died Tuesday morning from heart trouble. Born November 15 1882 in Putnam County Missouri he was 51 years 6 months 28 days. Married Emma Moore in 1907 they had twelve children Paul Artie Hubert William Lois Ruban Vance Esco Jimmie with three later deceased. Survived by sisters Mrs Jane Hatton Ottumwa Martha Campbell Livonia Mo and brothers James John George. Funeral held 2 pm yesterday from Chariton ended conducted by Rev BE Stufflebeam West Grove. Interment at nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Campbell
Near Dean
Puttnam County
Hhe
Emma Moore
Paul
Artie
Hubert
William
Lois
Ruban
Vance
Esco
Jimmie
Jane Hatton
Ottumwa
Martha Campbell
Livonia
James
John
George
Chariton Endeed
Be, Stufflebeam
West Grove
Go-Getters 4-H Club Meets at Leader's Home
Go-Getters 4-H Club met June 6 at Mrs Daniels home for a regular business session. Hazel Lindley and Charline Stansberry were chosen as delegates for the Iowa State 4-H Convention in Ames and to join the 4-H chorus. They will attend the June last week event and a pantomime Naomi and Ruth will be staged at the 4-H Rally day June 21 at Centerville Association of Commerce rooms. A feature in The American Weekly highlights Marco Polo travels in Sunday Chicago Herald and Examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Hazel Lindley
Charline Stansberry
Ames
Hazel
Charline
Naomi
Ruth
Centerville Association of Commerce Rooms
Des Moines Visit and Local Gatherings Highlight Rural News
Local notices report J. M. Garrett and niece Helen Garrettt in Des Moines on Tuesday. Many visits, hires, and community events shift through Moravia, Chariton, Humeston, and Centerville. Births, anniversaries, and club picnics frame a busy week with church, school, and social activities across the area.
Old Age Pension Tax Due in Moulton on June 16
County treasurer W. B. Haught reminds residents 21 and older that the $1.00 old age pension tax for 1934 is due by July 1. A collector will be at Mace's Jewelry Store in Moulton on Saturday June 16 from 11:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. to collect payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Haught
Haught
Moulton
Mace’s Jewelry
Mace’s Jewelry Store
Pennies Pay for Marriage License in Bloomfield Area
Adrian L. Kinser of Promise City and Audrey C. Zintz of Corydon saved pennies to pay their marriage license. In Bloomfield last Thursday the couple counted 150 pennies to cover the fee and 487 pennies were counted for the nuptials by Rev. J. R. Adams. The newlyweds plan to live on a farm near Promise City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian L. Kinser
Promise City
Audrey C. Zintz
Corydon
Bloomfield
B. R. Stone
J. R. Adams
Adams
Bloomfield Republican
Ruth Stoner Chosen Davis County 4-H Club President
Ruth Stoner of the New Hope 4-H club and a student in the Moulton schools was elected president of the Davis county 4-H girls club during the rally day program held Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Stoner
New Hope Club
Moulton
Davis County
Appanoose County Allots 3000 Bu Soy Beans Seed
Appanoose county officials announce three thousand bushels of soy bean seed for relief use instead of the earlier one thousand. Seed goes to farmers without funds or credit who agree to work on designated projects or make later payment. Applications due next Saturday noon at court house third floor offices. distribution via Farm Bureau after investigation. Seed priced at $1 380 per bushel with labor valued at 35 cents per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Town
Federal Emergency Relief Committee
Centerville
Court House
Farm ‘Bureau
Cool Wave Relieves Heat With Rain From Moulton
Rainfall in Moulton last Wednesday cooled the town after weeks of 100 degree heat. Hail stones as large as hickory nuts accompanied the shower, bringing relief though total rainfall remains below normal for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Low Tuition For Moulton High Students
Stuart Mace of the Moulton Independent School District reports a new low tuition at Moulton High School, about 7 dollars per month for nonresident students. The rate is over 3 dollars lower than 1932 33, despite continued staff salary cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Mace
Independent School District
Moulton
Former Resident Injured In Fall From Tree
Mrs Eva Patrick, 2400 Des Moines, suffered a concussion when she fell from a cherry tree in her yard, striking her head on a cement curb. The physician says she is improving satisfactorily. Mrs Norenee Barnett of Palms California is expected to arrive next week to be with her sister. Eva Patrick will be remembered by Moulton residents as Eva Niblick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Patrick
Des Moines
Norenee Barnett
Palms
Calif
Patrick
Moulton
Eva Niblick
Panthers Lions Still Showing Their Teeth in Local Kittenball
Panthers and Lions remain dominant in the local kittenball league with recent wins. Lions defeated Tigers 7-6 on Thursday while Panthers beat Dolan 3-2 on Friday. Pitchers Wood and Garrett starred in key clashes, with Dolan’s Bears and Tigers struggling in standings. League standings list Carson 7-20, James 2-2, Dolan 0-2, Wood 0-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panthers
Carson
James’ Lions
Lions
Tigers
Chargers
Dolan
Dan Wood
Howard
Garret
Carson Club
Carr
Dolanten
Garrett
Bears
James
Wood
S. Tigers
Former resident U5 dies after illness in Kansas City
Wm Hendon 77, longtime Moulton Noon Centerville resident, died Monday at his son's home in Kansas City Missouri after weeks of illness. Survived by wife and several children. Funeral services held at Hilltown Church Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev O E Cooley. Burial in the nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hendon
Kansas City
Moulton and
Noon
Centerville
Hilltown
O. E. Cooley
Monterey To Play Fast Wapello CCC Team
Monterey and vicinity fans will see a fast Wapello CCC Camp team visit Sunday for a baseball game. The visitors promise a high powered outfit and the game starts at 2:30 with 25 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Wapello CCC
Wapelo CCC
Duet Pitts Sisters Featured in Band Program
Readable fragments indicate the Pitts sisters, likely members of a band program or club, performing in March. The item references a duet within a band activity and mentions an eight older context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitts Sisters
Ariv . Club
Churches Christian Church invites voltage line prayer hour
At The Churches Christian Church Reserve power you will gain confidence and courage. A daily charge for the human body is observed with a hook-in on the voltage line. Choir practice Wednesday 8 P.M. Special Board meeting Thursday 8 P.M. Sunday offers basket dinner and a reception for Pastor Earl C. Lewis and family. Come Pray Love Earl C. Lewis, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl C. Lewis
Methodist Church Sunday Services and Teaching Lineup
Sunday 10:00 Sunday School taught by Martha Jordon with age diverse classes. 11:00 Church service led by Pastor O. E. Cooley with Miss Margaret Jennings organist and Freda Post acting choir director. 7:00 Hamilton and Senior Leagues. 8:00 Evening service with special music. You are invited to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Martha Jordon
Margaret Jennings
Freda Post
Hamilton
O. E. Cooley
Assembly of God Holds Open Air Evangelistic Services
Open air evangelistic services continue this week at the Assembly of God church with no meeting Saturday night. Services start at eight each evening and have drawn good attendance. Everyone is welcome. The events are directed by evangelists Mae Vincent and Miss Carmicheal of Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God
Mae Vincent
Miss Carmicheal
Quincy
Prayer meeting at Church of God this Thursday night
The Church of God invites everyone to a prayer meeting tonight at 8:00 PM. Sunday school begins at 10:00 AM on Sunday. all are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Presbyterian Church Sunday School and Evening Services
The church invites all to Sunday school at 10:00 with care arrangements for children and evening services at 8. Last Sunday featured a fine program for Children's Day. A cordial welcome awaits those not elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Monterey Church of Christ to Hold Sunday Services
G W Lawson of Moulton will conduct Sunday evening services at 8 o clock. Baptismal certificates will be issued during the service. Please come out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey Church of Christ
G. W. Lawson
Moulton
Local People In Hospital See Small Surgeries and Recoveries
Cris Davis was taken to Walbash hospital in Moberly last week and had a minor operation on Monday. Mrs Ward Daniels went to St Josephs hospital in Centerville on Sunday and Monday was operated on for appendicitis. Ed Siler went to St Josephs hospital in the first of the week in serious condition and is improving. Richard Moore went to Mercy hospital in Des Moines Tuesday for a minor operation and was expected to return home with wife and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cris Davis
Walbash
Moberly
Ward Daniels
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Centerville
Ed Siler
Richard Moore
Des Moines
Mercy Hospital
Paul Moore
Centerville Pastor Attends Des Moines Veterans Encampment
Rev. Luther W. Childs, Centerville chaplain of the Sons of Union Veterans, joins the Monday Des Moines trip for the annual state encampment. A veteran of Civil War groups, he has attended many state and national encampments and plans to continue the patriotic work after others pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther W. Childs
Centerville
The
Sons of Union
Des Moines
Sons
Childs
Grand Army
Merchants Beat Ottumwa Club 16 to 12
The Moulton Merchants defeated the W O W club of Ottumwa 16-12 at Ottumwa Sunday. Moulton was handicapped by injuries to Jordan and Cole. Duty and Hill provided strong hitting while Huddleston starred in the field. Next, Moulton hosts Corydon Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the high school diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Merchants
W. O.W
Ottumwa
Moulton
Jordon
Cole
Duty
Hill
Huddleston
Corydon
Dean Residents In Near Serious Accident
Ben Casady and daughter Genevieve of Dean were injured in a near serious automobile crash near Altica, Iowa, Monday night. Mrs Casady and Bernard had minor bruises while Casady and Genevieve remained in Knoxville hospital in serious condition but not critical. The Ford sedan overturned three times after gravel caused it to leave the road. the family of six was returning from Des Moines after Bernard attended a carrier salesmen convention. The car was wrecked beyond repair and later moved to Casady Garage in Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Casady
Genevieve
Dean
Knoxville
Attica
Moulton
Casady
Wright Smith Wedding Held at Wright Home
Doris Wright and Lester Smith united in marriage Sunday at the bride’s home in Moulton Iowa with Rev Earl C Lewis officiating. The couple will reside in Clarion with out of town guests from Moravia Sigourney Laurel Montere y Albia and other nearby towns. Dwight Siler plans a Ventura summer with prospects for a permanent position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Wright
Lester Smith
Clarion
Arthur Wright
Earl C. Lewis
Christian
Iris Wright
Don Wright
Catherine McLennan
Moulton
Center School
Christian Church
Jesse Smith
Moravia
Wescott and Wincko
Jess Smith
Leo Smith
Fern Wright
Sigourney
Z. A. Burgher
Laurel
Garoly Starr
Monterey
Don. Wright
Albia
Smith
Dwight Siler
Ventura
Cali
Paul Baumgardner
Garland Siler
Dwight
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pension
Marco Polo
American Weekly
Chicago Herald and Examiner
J. M. Garrett
Helen Garrettt
P. A. Hornsten
Chicago
Vanerang
Nora Hutchison
Montrose
Iowa
Mary Francis Carter
Huntsville
Margaret Carter
Kenneth
Blondina Cowell
Clarence Core
Melvin Butts
Glenwood
J. H. Jackson
Ruth Brinton
Lloyd Luman
Humeston Town
Ward Strong
James Oval Carr
Ralph Orcutt
Cameron
Francis Kinkade
Clyde Wendland
Richard Dean
Lem Ullrich
Negg Cincinnati
Ullrich
Almeda Beard
Earl Buchanan
Amés
Marjorie Daniels
Craig Daniels
Kensington Society
Arthur Wood
E. R. Moen
R. K. Oldham
Chas. Chattin
Frank
Fred England
A. W. Logan
Kenneth Vandaveer
Gwendolyn Hamilton
Champaign
Ill
Robert Morrow
Chariton
Rollo Morrow
Des Moines General Hospital
Raymond Charity
Fern Ruby
Plano
Earl Lewis
W. L. Downing
Mirs
George Estes
Katherine Coons
Oskaloosa
Howard Stevenson
Maryetta
Ormand Stevenson
Delta
Jim Sampson
Sampsons
Methodist Church Institute
Mt. Pleasant
Margaret Siler
Alberta Riggs
Martha Jordan
Ruth Jordan
Dallas McKenzie
Maryetta Wood
Jas. Kraum
Mason City
Edna Rooks
Keith Mace
Frank Wiggins
Harrisburg
Penn
Mary Francis. Carter
Ed Powers
George Carson
Bridge
Helen Singley
Dale Russell
Powers
Powers, of
Singley
Treasurer’s Office
Mace’s Store
Appanoose Co
C’ville
Wright-Smith
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