New Minister and Farewell at Moulton Methodist Church
Rev E E Philgreen named pastor of the Moulton Methodist Church after Iowa Des Moines conference. He comes from Cantril for his second pastorate and plans to move here this week with Mrs Philgreen. Rev Bentzinger leaves for Boston University studies and Cantril pulpit. a farewell dinner is held tonight with local church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Philgreen
Moulton
Philgreen
Iowa- Des Moines
Bentzinger
Richard Bentzinger
Boston University School of Theology
Cantril
Bentzingers
Ruth
The
Methodist Church
Marvin Howard
Hubert Morrow
Don Crawford
Vera Jordon
Welcome Neighbor's Club June Meeting Highlights
The Welcome Neighbor's Club met on June 9 with Anna Lou Morrow presiding. Fourteen members, two visitors, a former member and daughter Velva Smith and Elizabeth Ann White, and sixteen children attended. Roll call joke prize went to Reva Lawson. Bible lesson was St. Mark 3:1-12. Penny march raised 66c. Mystery boxes drawn by Jessie Stober and Sylvia Lawson. contests won by Reva Lawson, Wilda Johnson, and Charlotte Foster. Next meeting is July 14 with Jessie White. program committee: Hazel Henderson, Doris Lawson, Jessie Stober, and Wilda Mae Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome Neighbor’s Club
Anna Lou Morrow
Velva Smith
Elizabeth Ann White
Reva Lawson
St. Mark
Penny March
Jessie Stober
Sylvia Lawson
Wilda Johnson
Charlotte Foster
Jessie White
Hazel Henderson
Doris Lawson
Wilda Mae Johnson
Community Notes and Local Happenings in Moulton Area
Local writers recount a social visit with J G West of Moberly and describe travel plans toward St Louis Paris Mo and Ex Springs. County redistricting discussion could save thousands with precinct consolidation. Anecdotes feature Montery sports lore and praise for Dick Bentzinger family and the Philgreens.
Observation on Trefoil Regeneration at Local Farm
An observation on birdsfoot trefoil at Charles Stansberry farm southeast of Moulton studied regrowth after the crown was cut 3 inches below ground. By May 20, each root grew new crowns with 6 to 20 stems, lighter green and 8 inches tall, confirming rapid reestablishment from severed roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stansberry
S. E
Moulton
Bill Stark
SCS
Mr and Mrs Cla D Smith Visit in Moulton Danville
Mr and Mrs Cla D Smith of Danville visited in Moulton Sunday. The note records a brief social call with no additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cla D, Smith
Danville
Moulton
Tractor Accident Scare Baffles Moulton Local Scene
Panicked residents flooded to the George Lynch farm after Mrs. Lynch heard a cry for help. By afternoon, Larry Lynch remained in the cornfield unscathed, with the panic turning to relief as the feared tractor incident proved harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
George Lynch
Main Street
Lynch
Larry
Kensington Elects New Officers
Kensington held a one o clock covered dish dinner at Mrs. Craig Daniels’ home with co host Mrs. Robert Moulton. A brief business meeting followed and Mrs. Hubert Morrow was elected president while Mrs. Paul Howell became vice president for the new year beginning in September. Out of town guests included Mrs. Robert Baker of Ciudad Venzuela and Mrs. Earl Buchanan and her daughter Nancy of Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
Craig Daniels
Robert Moulton
Hubert Morrow
Paul Howell
Robert Baker
Ciudad
Venzuela
Earl Buchanan
Nancy
Ottumwa
Bake Sale by I. G. Girls at City Hall June 18
The I. G. Girls announce a bake sale at City Hall starting June 18 at 9 00 A M offering coffee and pie. Also noted are local visits and a brief court report listing traffic violation fines including disturbing the peace speeding and reckless driving.
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I. G
Morrow Buell Nuptials Read At Bloomfield
Verna Morrow of Moulton became the bride of James Blaine Buell of Centerville in Bloomfield on Friday evening June 10. Rev James W Robbins officiated at the double ring ceremony with Norman Burgher as best man and Mrs Burgher as matron of honor. The couple plans a honeymoon to the Ozarks and will reside at 207 West 5th in Moulton. Buell works as a Burlington railroad conductor. Buell's bride had worked at the offices of Drs Larson and Ritter in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Morrow
Moulton
James Blaine Buell
Centerville
Bloomfield
James W. Robbins
Moulton Christian Church
Bloomfield Christian Church
Norman Burgher
Coatsville
Ozarks
West 5Th Street
Buell
Burlington Railroad
Drs
Larson and Ritter
Three Farm Sales Near Moulton Reported
The Glen Patterson farm of 440 acres was sold to an Illinois doctor for about 40000 dollars. The Ross Estate farm of 480 acres in the same area sold to another Illinois man. Lonnie Fine reportedly bought the John Hetzler farm east of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Patterson
Ross
Lonnie Fine
John Hetzler
Moulton
Cooperative Dinner At Stuckey Home
A cooperative dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mrs. Josie Stuckey. Attendees included Capt. and Mrs. Dale Stuckey and their Ann Arbor, Michigan family, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Schoene and Bobby of Merrick, New York, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Starks of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Hickam of Lincoln, Nebraska, Mr. John White, and Mr. and Mrs. Edd Winans, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cushman of Centerville. Mrs. Stuckey accompanied her son-in-law and daughter to Merrick for the summer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Stuckey
Dale Stuckey
Ann Arbor
Mich
Bob Schoene
Bobby
Merrick
N. Y
Jerry Starks
Des Moines
Dick Hickam
Lincoln Nebr
John White
Edd Winans
Paul Cushman
Centerville
Stuckey
Schoene
Revival Meetings Continue At Legion Hall In Moulton
Revival services led by C. R. Dowell of Lancaster Missouri Baptist Church attract growing crowds at the Legion Hall in Moulton. Dowell delivers direct, no frills sermons and invites all to attend any or all sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Moulton
C. R. Dowell
Lancaster, Mo
Morlan Powell Wedding Solemnized at Fairview
A community wedding took place at Fairview church Sunday night at 7:30 as Betty Irene Morlan daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Morlan Unionville Iowa and Darrell Powell son of Mr and Mrs Dwight Powell near Moulton were married by Rev Richard Burger pastor of the Fairview church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Church
Betty Irene Morlan
Cecil Morlan
Unionville
Iowa
Darrell Powell
Dwight Powell
Near Moulton
Richard Burger
Presbyterian Church Sold to Baptist Group
The Moulton Presbyterian Church closed three years will reopen under a new name after a deal transferring the property from the Des Moines Presbytery to a Baptist organization. The sale awaits national approval after local consent and is expected to finalize soon with a Baptist pastor to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Des Moines
National
the Tribune
Ottumwa
The
Baptist Organization
Davis Family Returns From Hot Springs Visit
Mr and Mrs Jess Davis and Mrs Marian Davis and daughter returned Friday from Hot Springs Ark where they had been visiting. Mr and Mrs Wm Wood and sons of Colorado Springs Colo spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs Wood's grandparents Mr and Mrs John Newland Mrs Wood is the former Evelyn Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Davis
Marian Davis
Hot Springs Ark
Wm. Wood
Music Instructor Hired for New Term
The board of education cuts teaching vacancies to one and hires Wayne Burghoffer of Centerville as music instructor for the coming term. Burghoffer, a Kirksville State Teachers College graduate, comes highly recommended. The third grade teaching vacancy remains open with several applicants interviewed and likely to be filled soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Wayne Burghoffer
Centerville
Burghoffer
Kirksville State Teachers College
Weather Halts Saturday Dancing in Moulton
Bad weather curtails the Saturday night program in Moulton. The dance is canceled and Mrs Harlan Carr wins the turkey. Next Saturday will feature both round and square dancing with another free dressed turkey for a lucky attendee.
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Moulton
Harlan Carr
Junior Legion Aux Girls to Install Officers Here
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary Girls of the Burl McClure Post will install officers Tuesday June 28 at 8 PM. Place to be announced later. The public is invited.
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Junior Legion Aux
American Legion Auxiliary
Burl McClure Post
ASC Boards Busy Planning for Election in Appanoose County
County ASC election boards rush to complete slates of at least 10 candidates for township community committees. Three farmers per township must nomina te candidates by June 20, ballots printed by July 8, and voting from July 9 to July 15. Leaders Fred G. Lassley and Doyle N. Anderson coordinate the process.
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ASC
Appanoose County
Fred G. Lasley
Doyle N. Anderson
Bible School Enrollment Tops 102
The Methodist Bible School opened this Monday with 102 children enrolled. Instructors report an excellent curriculum of bible study and games keeping students engaged. The program will run through next week.
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Methodist Bible School
Bloomfield Visitor At Gale Huddleston Home
Miss Ann McClurg of Bloomfield visits the Gale Huddleston home. Mr and Mrs A P McClurg of Lamont spent Sunday at her sister’s home with Gale Huddleston.
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Ann McClurg
Bloomfield
Gale Huddleston
A. P. McClurg
Lamont
Stark & Co Gets School Bonds Here Low Interest Rate
The Independent School District of Moulton sold $22 000 in bonds to fund an addition to the school building. Sparks & Co of Des Moines bid 3 percent on 20000 and 23 4 percent on 2000 with a 11 60 premium. Carlton & Bey of Des Moines offered 3 percent with 11 00 premium. Printing and cash flow matters are with a Des Moines bonding firm. Architect plans may be ready next week before the contract is let.
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Independent School District
Moulton
Sparks & Co
Des Moines
Carlton & Bey
Monterey Worthwhile Club Holds Guest Day
The Monterey Worthwhile club hosted its annual guest day at the home of Mrs. Wilma Starr on June 9 with a wash-day clothespin party theme. Guests and members wore varied attire, games centered on washing themes, prizes awarded for costumes and hairdos, and refreshments served from ironing boards.
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Monterey
Wilma Starr
Mary McGuire
Geneva Waybill
Nellie Johnson
Jene Johnson
Naomi Epperson
Ilene Johnson
Gladys Horn
Margaret Johnson
Enid Stober
Nene Johnson
Lavelle Small
Hattie Nelson
Carolyn McGuire
Elaine Hill
Ft. Leonard Wood
Carolyn Lawson
Irene Grey
Eulalah Dabney
Erma Wilbanks
Douds
Iowa
Nadine Mitchell
Wrights and daughter back from New England trip
Mr and Mrs Fern Wright and daughter Dana along with Sandra Carter returned Wednesday morning after a sightseeing vacation through the New England states and along the East Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Wright
Dana
Sandra Carter
New England States
East Coast
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Jim
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Butch Gorman
Main St
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