I G McQueen Wins Medal and Scores Big in NRA Matches
I G McQueen, cashier of Moulton State Savings Bank, earns a silver medal after a near perfect 589 of 600 in a timed pistol event. He competes in seven NRA matches with strong scores across rapid pistol, police pistol, military pistol, small bore rifle, NRA qualification, standing off hand .30 cal, and small bore prone events, proving to be among the association's top marksmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. McQueen
Moulton State Savings Bank
Mae
National Rifle Ass’n
McQueen
Old Fiddlers Contest Highlight at Iowa State Fair
Old-time fiddlers aged 50 and over from the Midwest will compete at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines from August 25 to September 3. Prizes total 100 dollars. five minutes per contestant. music from memory only. One accompanist allowed. last year 100 entrants, more expected this year. Details and entry blanks via the fair secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Des Moines
The
Fair Management
Iowa
Moravia Drug Store Changes Ownership
A Monday deal closed in Moravia to transfer ownership of the H. A. Roberston drug store to Smith Bros W A and H K. Possession was given Wednesday and operation continues under new management. Neal Burton remains on staff. Albert Veach, an experienced registered pharmacist, joins from Allerton. Moravia Union notes the change to direct management by H K Smith and plans for a printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Bros
W. A
H. K
H. A. Roberston Drug
Moravia
Smith Drug Co
W. A. Smith
Neal Burton
Robertson
Albert Veach
Veach
Allerton
Morava Union
H. K. Smith
Moravia Union
New Babies Born to Three Local Families
New babies arrived in the community with three births reported. W J Osborne and wife welcomed an eight pound boy on June 8. Ben Casady and wife of Dean welcomed a ten pound boy on June 8. Ward Daniels and wife welcomed a seven and a half pound boy on June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Osborne
Ben Casady
Dean
Ward Daniels
W M James dies near Coal City at 47
W M James died at his home near Coal City on Monday at age 47. Burial is set for today at Hilltown Cemetery at 11 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal City
Hilltown Cemetery
Moulton Social Roundup notes visits and travels
Local residents and visitors are listed with trips to Des Moines Dallas Centerville Ames and Albia. Attendees include Miss Mildred Nightwonger at Drake University and Wilbur Jennings returning from Ames. A 35 light electric sign is installed at Iowa Southern Utilities Co offices. A mail plane sparked curiosity as residents report the mystery flight over town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Jim Banner
Coatsville
Ed Parks
Mildred Nightwonger
Des Moines
Drake University
Russell Longe
Maxine
Ferguson
Moulton
Richard A. Moore
Sioux City
Paul Moore
Helen Singley
Iva Richardson
Grace Clark
Iowa City
Austin Stuckey
Leonard Stuckey
Udell
Wilbur Jennings
Ames
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Allan Bowie in Texas Hospital Serious After Operation
Word reached Tuesday that Allan Bowie, on vacation in Texas for health, had surgery in a San Antonio hospital and his condition was serious. Reported heavy blood loss required transfusion, and family and friends in Moulton await word on his chances of recovery.
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Allan Bowie
Texas
San Antonio
Moulton
Farm Bureau Meeting Set in Washington Township
The Farm Bureau of Washington township will meet June 17 at Center School House at eight oclock sharp. The committee in charge has arranged a program with music a farmer speaker refreshments of homemade ice cream and cake and moving pictures. Everyone welcome. Comie M F Dewell.
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Farm Bureau Organization
Washington Township
Center School House
M. F. Dewell
Weather and Social Notes From Fabius And Vicinity
Rain refreshed the oats and meadows after weekend downpours. Obituary reports Mrs. Gableman, mother of Mrs. Jeff Stoner, died Friday and burial followed Saturday. Farm Bureau event at Buzzard Roost drew attendees. local residents traveled to Bloomfield and reports noted various household and farm activities by several residents.
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Gableman
Jeff Stoner
Farm Bureau
Sherman Johnson
H. R. Stevenson
Earl Stevenson
A. I. Root Co
Medina
Ohio
Raymond Horn
Kansas City
Stella Jackson
Ruby
C W. Stevenson
Zibia
Paul Burgher
Jas. Evans
Mark
Among the Sick in town a hospital update
Mrs. Chas. Elliott remains critically ill after weeks of illness. Mrs. Sarah Hornaday is in very poor health. Mrs. Wm. Guile is on the sick list. Frank Davis, ill two months, is a little better. Mrs. Bert Bissett, quite sick, is improved some.
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Chas. Elliott
Sarah Hornaday
Wm. Guile
Frank Davis
Bert Bissett
Morgan Show Presents Fine Comedy in Moulton
The J. Doug Morgan shows offer the best community entertainment with Toby the comedian in three acts. Tonight's feature is Why Girls Go Wrong a lively kickoff with clean humor. Tomorrow night Toby Courtship includes a hog caller contest with cash prizes. Saturday repeats Toby the Cowboy with vaudeville interludes and a jazz orchestra.
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J. Doug Morgan
Moulton
Toby
Morgan
Moulton and Vicinity
Grip Found Link to Traveling Salesman Owner
A grip with samples used by a traveling salesman was found in a school yard last Thursday. It was turned to Mayor Bovard, and a Centerville Continental Hotel call identified the owner as J. F. Renfrew of Sedalia Missouri, a traveling salesman.
O F Memorial Services Postponed to June 20
Owing to bad weather the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs memorial exercises were postponed to Sunday June 20, with the same planned arrangements. A number of Legionnaires from Moulton attended the annual district convention in Centerville last evening.
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Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Moulton
Centerville
Al Harris Skips Show After Accident and Controversy
The J. Doug Morgan Show star Al Harris misses this year’s performances after an onstage incident during Uncle Tom’s Cabin. A mounted audience member threatened with a gun during a Legree scene. Harris reportedly injured a leg in an accident while fleeing the scene. The local theater’s tale and Harris’s version follow.
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al Harris
J. Doug Morgan
Telly
Morgan
Simon
Legree
Lesgree
Mrs. Harrison Clinkenbeard Injured In Fall
Mrs. Harrison Clinkenbeard, nearly eighty, suffered a broken hip from a Sunday night fall coming from church. The bones were not set due to age and are held with sacks of sand. Her condition is listed as critical though slightly easier on Wednesday.
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Harrison Clinkenbeard
Heavy Rainfall Wrecks Property and Trains Across State
Severe rainfall totaling five to six inches since last Thursday caused widespread damage to homes crops and infrastructure. Bridges washed out trains detoured through alternate routes and rivers surged near Dean with many ponds and creeks flooding. Roads in the countryside remained fair with few mud holes.
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Dean
Burlington
Moulton
Hay Making Demonstration At Howard Ballew Home
Blosser Hardware Store hosts a hay making demonstration at the Howard Ballew home south of Moulton on Friday June 18. Demonstration shows the John Deere air curing method that allows hay to be stored nearly green yet perfectly dry. Community farmers are invited to attend.
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Blosser Hardware Store
Howard Ballew
Moulton
John Deere
Educational program announced for Iowa State Fair lineup
State fair officials unveiled the general educational program for the Iowa State Fair and National Livestock Show to run August 3. Highlights include the National Livestock Show with 7,000 head of cattle horses swine and sheep. Agricultural Department exhibits. Farm Boys and Girls Fair with 1 000 exhibitors. Junior Livestock Show featuring hundreds of animals. Horticultural displays of fruit and a major flower show.
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Agricultural Department
Iowa
Horticultural Department
Moulton Livestock Shipping notes five year totals
The Moulton Livestock Shipping association shipped one carload to St Louis this week with contributors listed. Five year net proceeds total 503490.94, average 100698.18 per year, last year 114121.12. Membership grew from about sixty in June 1921 to 301 by June 11 1926. W T Daniels thanks members and First National Bank for support and expresses aim to maximize member stock value.
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Moulton Livestock Shipping Association
St. Louis
C. R. Fox
E. M. Fox
Ward Daniels
T. J. Brockus
Otto Clark
F. L. Fox
Alvah Davis
E. C. Davis
A. J. Horn
J. F. Daniels
E. R. Fox
T. B. Fox
G W. Ballew
G. E. Taylor
Jamises
First National Bank
W. T. Daniels
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National Rifle Ass
W. M. James
A. B. Chapin
Fter
Joe Simpson
Moberly
Sam Cole, Sr
Francis Simpson
Dallas
Joe
W. L. Downing
Octumwa, Wedneday
Mrs
Grace Eby
J. B. Taylor
Tom Evans
Wm. Moiar
Josephin
Frank Dooley
Margaret Barkley
Cincinnati
George Moore
H. E. Warren
Mason Clark
Dr. Sellers
Alice Osborne
Tracy
Bridge Club
M. S. Edwards
Louise Miller
Queen City
Coterie
Hoyt Garrett
Jas, Black
Craig Daniels
Craig Carson
Robert Carson
Edna Powell
Iraton
Paul Callen
Cedar Falls
Ira
Joe Callen
Hallie Fowler
Leon Carrick
Detroit
Mich
Ella Davis
Guthrie
Oklo
Frank Clinkenbeard
Chicago
Farm Bureau Meeting
Fabius
S. O. O. F. Memorial Services
Maryland
Stanley Sutton
Arthur Dunnigan
Ralph Walter
Jardine
U. S
England
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