County Board Seeks Valuation Cut for Appanoose County
The Appanoose County Board of Supervisors petitions the Iowa State Board of Assessment and Review to cut county land valuations by 2 million dollars, aiming to ease tax burdens. They argue current assessments overstate land values, noting sales often fall below taxable values and urging equity with other counties. The 1933 valuations underlie the request, and residents await the outcome with interest.
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Appanoose
Iowa State Board of Assessment
Quality Lamb Market Set for June 21 at Centerville stockyards
County Agent Leo Bowdish announces the Second Annual Quality Lamb Market Day to be held Monday June 21 at the C B Q stockyards in southeast Centerville. Sheep raisers from around the country are invited to bring 65 pound plus lambs for grading by C W McDonald of Iowa State College Ames. Lambs will be divided into five groups and a selling commission of three producers will handle bids. Stockyards open at 6 am with grading and info available via Bowdish at the Farm Bureau office.
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Leo Bowdish
Centerville
C. W. McDonald
Iowa State College
Ames
McDonald
Bowdish
Mr. Bowdish
Farm Bureau
Moulton Pirates Beat Centerville 1-0 in Park
Moulton Pirates defeated the Centerville Juniors 1-0 at Yates Park due to a damaged diamond. pitcher Charles Thompson hurled a no hit no run outing with 18 strikeouts in 27 faced. Perry Davis drove the only run and Francis Davis threw out four runners at second as the local youngsters, organized by Flavius Southern, edged ahead after Centerville had won six straight.
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Moulton
Francis Davis
Thompson
Centerville
Pirates
Flavius Southern
Casady Motor Co Rings The Bell
Casady Motor Co introduces a bell system at their Standard station on North Main. Manager W E Casady saw the idea in Des Moines and, with Truman Bowers, installed a concrete air hose sensor that rings an electric bell for immediate service. Mrs Printy of Centerville helps care for Arthur Davis who lives with his cousin, Mrs Harve Carr.
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Casady Motor Co
North Main
W. E. Casady
Des Moines
Moulton
Truman Bowers
Bowers
Electric Washer For Sale Or Trade In Centerville
Notice lists a practically new electric washer offered for sale or trade for a cow Mrs G M Prink at 412 B State Centerville
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G. M.prink
State
Centerville
Local Happenings in Moulton and Nearby Towns
A long list of social notes from Moulton and surrounding areas covers hospital visits, travels, and family gatherings. Jess Davis is hospitalized in Moberly for treatment while families visit relatives in Albia Montgomery and Des Moines. Several residents plan moves and trips to Texas, California, and Kansas, with numerous visits to relatives, bridge clubs, and club meetings noted. A birth is announced in Centerville and multiple locals attend events or host gatherings, including anniversaries and charity group meetings.
Prominent County Figure George Elliott Dies in Centerville
George Elliott longtime Appanoose County public figure died Sunday night at Centerville rooms after a brief illness. Born May 1874 in Drakesville he started public service at 18 as deputy to his father the county clerk and served 18 years as county clerk until 1925. Survived by sister Mrs Perry Mason Minneapolis. Howard Henderson and Cline McVey had aided him. Funeral today at 2:30 pm at Centerville Methodist Church with Rev Merritt LaGrone and Dr Mott R Sawyers.
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George Elliott
Appanoosee County
Centerville
George
Appanoose County
Drakesville
Davis County
Iowa
Perry Mason
Minneapolis
Minn
Howard Henderson
Cline McVey
Women’s Home Missionary Society Elect Officers
At a recent M. E. church meeting officers were elected for the coming year. Mrs. S. Wood was named President, Mrs. W. J. Dever Vice President, Mrs. A. W. Logan Recording Secretary, Jas. Jennings Corresponding Secretary, and Mrs. Ella Hammett Treasurer. This marks Mrs. Hammett’s thirtieth consecutive year in the role.
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Women’s Home Missionary Society
M. E. Church
S. Wood
W. J. Dever
A. W. Logan
Mays
Jas. Jennings
Ella Hammett
New Hope 4 H Club Elects Officers and Plans Social
New Hope 4 H club met June 10 1987 at Frances Wallace home with President Ruby Moulton presiding. Five members and three parents attended along with Mrs Sam Rudd of West Grove. Anna Gravitt discussed wallpaper care and Marietta Stevenson Ruby Moulton formed the demonstration team for the year. Ruby Moulton elected Co Vice President at Rally Day June 8 at Bloomfield High School Auditorium. Next meeting will be at Ruth Stoner home pending date due to Ruth’s Washington trip.
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New Hope 4-H Club
Frances Wallace
Ruby Moulton
Sam Rudd
West Grove
Anna Gravitt
Rudd
Marietta Stevenson
Bloomfield High School
Ruth Stoner
Ruth
Washington, D. C
Wind Storm Lashes Moulton Causing Tree Damage
A strong wind swept through Moulton Saturday night leaving a wake of broken tree limbs. Most damage fell to trees, with minor impacts to property. Dr E D Sellers and Dr E L Cox offices reported little building damage and one blown window light. Telephone line service remained intact. Roy Beggs and daughter visited Cary Beggs in Des Moines. Cary recovers from a recent accident. Mrs Dee Bybee of Albert Lea arrives for a short visit with relatives and plans to return Friday.
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Chas. Johnson
Farmer’s Mutual Telephone System
Dr. E
Roy Beggs
Joan
Cary
Des Moines
Dee Bybee
Albert Lea, Minn
J T Barnett Dies At Home Near Moulton
J T Barnett a long time resident of Davis County Iowa died after a five year illness at his Davis County home near Moulton He was 75 years old born April 16 1862 in Davis County He married Fannie Hayden and had four children Arthur Gertrude Mabel and Ernest Surviving are his wife four grandchildren and a host of friends Funeral services were held at West Grove M E Church with Rev Rood officiating and burial at Bethel Cemetery
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J. T. Barnett
Moulton
Davis County
James Tuttle ‘Barnett
David L. and
Sarah Barnett
Iowa
John Rollins
Fannie Hayden
Arthur Barnett
Gertrude Lamb
West Grove
Mabel Siler
Anaheim
California
Ernest Barnett
Bethel M. E. Church
West Grove M. E
Rood
Bethel Cemetery
Funeral for Fred Strater in Newton and Monroe interment
Mr and Mrs Fred Post and daughter Opal spent Sunday in Newton called by the death of Fred Strater brother in law of Mrs Post He died from a paralytic stroke suffered last Tuesday A lifelong Jasper county resident he moved from Monroe to Newton 15 months ago He farmed actively until 40 years ago and was 71 Interment followed in Monroe Iowa
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Fred Post
Opal
Newton
Monroe
Iowa
Annual July 4th Meeting At Bethel
W B Stevens announces the annual July 4th meeting will be held at Bethel church unless something arises that could curtail or postpone it. There will be singing preaching and praying. You are invited to celebrate there. Bethel is located 5 miles north of Livonia.
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W. B. Stevens
Bethel Church
Bethel
Livonia
Monterey Area Social Roundup card
Monterey and Bloomfield residents visited friends Monday through weekend, with stops at the homes of the Henson Henderson Starr Graves Lawson and McClurg families. Visits included Bud Henson Joan McClurg Mrs Willard Kinsler and the Murrells with Fay and Clifford Lawson spending time at the Lawsons and Art Lawson home.
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Bud Henson
Monterey
Moulton
Glenn Henderson
Gerald Starr
Bloomfield
Madalyn Graves
Sarah Graves
Flavy Lawson
Dwight and
Duane
Art Lawson
Gene Evans
Edd Horn
Henry Goldenstead
Joan McClurg
Willard Kinsler
Homer Starr
Norene
Ralph Starr
Marguerite
Jerry Johnson
Fay
Clifford Lawson
Lancaster
Leon Melvin
Joan
Ray Thorp
Alvin McCluren
Lois Smith
Kyle Evans
Carl Murrell
Violet Willawn Treated At Centerville Hospital
Violet Willawn received medical treatment at Centerville Hospital yesterday. Local officials report stable condition and ongoing observation. The incident prompted a brief medical response and routine follow up care.
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Violet Willawn
Centerville Hospital
Yesterrws
Sunday church services and Sunday school schedule
At The Churches Presbyterian Church Sunday School 10 a m J R Barkley superintendent Miss Mary West junior superintendent Preaching services in the afternoon at 2 30 conducted by Matt R Sawyers Church of God Prayer meeting Thursday night at 8 o'clock Sunday School at 10 There will be no preaching services this Sunday.
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Presbyterian Church
J. R. Barkley
Mary West
Matt R. Sawyers
Church of God Prayer Meeting
Monterey Christian Church Sunday Schedule and Homecoming
Monterey Christian Church announces Sunday School at 10 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m with Evening Worship at 8 p m The Senior Young People class has 21 members and overall attendance reached 65 last Sunday June 6 Superintendent is Earl Stober and choir leader is Will Evans The church invites all to attend the Sunday School and the annual home coming and basket dinner scheduled for Sunday June 20.
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Monterey Christian Church
Monterey
Earl Stober
Will Evans
Methodist Episcopal Church Weekly Schedule and Events
The church invites all friends to Sunday worship at 10 and 10 50 with Epworth League at 7 and evening services at 8. A study of Jesus parables, a Brotherhood barbecue, a Children's Day plan, and a Epworth League outing to Lake Wlapelle are noted with Rev. S Harold Essert as pastor.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Jesus
Lake Wlapelle
Institute
S. Harold Essert
Air Mail Week Proclaimed In Iowa By Governor Kraschel
The Moulton post office will back Air Mail Week June 20 to 26 proclaimed by Governor Kraschel. Postmaster Forest Davis says the effort aims to educate the public on air mail value and boost air mail stamp sales to improve service in Moulton and other Iowa towns. The post office highlights Burlington air mail connections and welcomes questions on service and schedules.
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Moulton
Iowa
Hilltown Children’s Day Exercises Carry Attendance Despite Mud
Hilltown's Children's Day program drew a large crowd Sunday night though muddy roads kept some little performers home. Messages of sympathy go to the Gordy family after the infant's burial in Hilltown Cemetery on June 9.
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Hilltown
G. B. Lindsey
Dean Vicinity
R. E. Stites
Stites
John Robert Dodson
Coatesville
Ernest Gordy
H. Ti. Stevens
Kenneth Kelley
Paul Scurlock
Bill Probasco
Dave Moore
Mark Stevens
R. E
R. L. Stites
First Merchants Program Next Wednesday Night
Moulton merchants invite participation in their first summer promotion campaign next Wednesday night around 8:00. Plans shift from Saturdays to midweek after months of favorable reception by business leaders. Over the next three weeks residents may voice preferences, with full details to follow from local merchants.
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Moulton
Part Of Thumb Lost In Railway Accident
W C Swann a Wabash conductor lost the first joint of his left thumb in a Friday accident at Great Lakes Station near Des Moines. Swann helped in the switch when his thumb was crushed between two couplers. He was taken to Des Moines for medical treatment and will be off duty for some time.
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W. C. Swann
Great Lakes Station
Des Moines
Swann
Four Iowa 4-H Members Attend National Club Camp
Four Iowa 4-H youths Lois Madsen Ruth Stoner Russell Holt and Arthur Wallace travel to Washington DC for the National 4-H Club Camp June 16 to 23. Accompanied by Miss Ella G Loughran and John S Quist they join delegations from five Midwest states in Chicago. They travel east by chartered bus with stops at Gettysburg Philadelphia New York and Niagara Falls en route, awarded for outstanding 4-H records.
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Iowa
Washington
D. C
Lois Madsen
Dickens
Ruth Stoner
Moulton
Russell Holt
Rippey
Arthur Wallace
Williamsburg
Ella G. Loughran
John S. Quist
State Club
Midwest
Chicago
Gettysburg
Philadelphia
New York
Niagara Falls
Moulton Merchants to Host Lancaster Team Sunday
The Moulton Merchants meet Lancaster Mo in a Sunday game at 2:30 on the High School diamond. Moulton, smarting from a recent large defeat, seeks revenge as Lancaster carries a strong season, and both teams aim for a victory on the local field.
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Moulton Merchants
Lancaster, Mo
Lancaster Club
Local Theatre Closed to Be Opened Soon
The local moving picture theatre formerly managed by L. T. Rhoden was clogged Saturday night. Owners S. R. Mace and G. T. Carson say a deal will close this week with two Des Moines men and the theatre will reopen by the end of next week.
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Moving Picture Theatre
L. T. Rhoden
S. R. Mace
G. T. Carson
Des Moines
Local notes from Centerville and Ames events
Vivian Southern receives medical care at Centerville hospital. Wm Heintze plans work in Davenport, Iowa this week. G S C club hosted a twelve o'clock covered dish luncheon at Mrs Rennie Hughes home. Mrs George Sparks returns from Ames Town after caring for her ill mother. Women Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church meets with Mrs J H Jackson Wednesday afternoon.
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Vivian Southern
Centerville
Wm. Heintze
Davenport
Iowa
G. S. C. Club
Rennie Hughes
George Sparks
Ames
Society of the Methodist Church
J.H. Jackson
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State Department
Moulton Pirates
Jess Davis
Moberly
Clyde Stites
Sammy Jean
Moline
Gavin Miller
Montgomery
Ala
J. F. Kinkade
Neeta Davis
Aimee Jane Randolph
Albia
W. A. Powell
I. D. Shumates
Rilla Lee Teintze
Neeta
Dorothy
Doris Davis
Richard Davis
Ronald Probasco
Longview
Texas
Helendale Russell
Burlington
Sam Cole
Harry Ogden
Martin
Coon Rapids
Jas. West
Mary
Wilbur Jennings
Elmhurst
Lydia Blosser
Bridge Club
Otis Edwards
G. L. Bovard
Chas
Floyd
Bert Moen
Glenn Bonner
Russell Longe
M. F. Club
Kermit Edwards
Bridge and Rock
L. H. Bauman
Garry
Blanche Waggoner
San Diego
Calif
Lena Stevens
Ottumwa
John Scott
Harry Carter
Cris Davis
Earl Sellers
Maryetta Wood
Chas, Keller
Clint Bybee
Frank Austin
Clay Cushawa
Phillip
Independence
Kans
Harry Wise
Robert
Rawlins
Wyo
Hodge
Rolla Morrow
Paul McDaniel
Billy
Gulf of Mexico
Colorado
Robert Larry
Merle Poffenberger
St. Joseph Hospital
Poffenberger
Vonia Robert
Guthrie
Okla
N. L. Collins
Ill
L. G. Garrison
Paul Callen
Edwin Morrow
L. EB. Johnson
Clint ,Bybee
Hugh Wood
Extra
Jimmy
Nancy
New Hope Club
Strater
Christian Church
Christian Endeavor
First Merchants
Iowa 4-H
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