Local Happenings and Family Visits Across Moulton
Local notes list visits by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bybee of Ottumwa to Moulton relatives, Detroit visitors at Basil Ziegler home, Rockford visitors, and others from Des Moines, Tucson, and Moberly. Also reports a birth at Des Moines Still Hospital, church activities, and community updates including property records and a shale sale agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bybee
Ottumwa
Moulton
Ralph Campbell
Detroit
Mich
Basil Ziegler
Harold Lindley
Rockford, Ill
Russell Lindley
Earl Brown
Council Bluffs
Paul Hamilton
Linda
Steven
Des Moines
Stella Hamilton
Laverne Saner
Tuscon, Ariz
Howard Saner
Wm. Kriegermeier
Julia
Tuscon
Ariz
Milton Childs
Howard Hartin
Moberly
Mr. Hartin
Burlington
Archie Kimball
Independence
Chas. Freeborn
Carol Ann Horn
R. B.c.s
C. G. Eby
Martin Luther
Mildred Appler
Michael James
Jim Horn
Still Hospital
Horns
Linda Appler
Silvis
Hillsdale
John Lindley
Russell
Fern Wright
Dana
Joellyn Stansberry
Jack Easton
Billings
Montana
Easton
Reclamation Bureau
Catherine Sheridan
Dale Horn
Proceedings of County Board suspends taxes in Centerville Moravia areas
The County Board approves suspension of taxes for Ethel F. Hockman and William H. Hockman for Lot 1 Block 2 in Columbia Park Addition, Centerville Iowa except coal and minerals. Dora Hudgens receives tax relief for a parcel in Moravia with described boundary lines in Appanoose County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew D. Oliver
Elijah B. Bartlett
Margaret A. Justus
James Fox
Centerville
Seth Davis
Exline
Iowa
Albert Hobart
Soldier Relief Commission
W. F. Norton
Ethel F. Hockman
Columbia Park
William H. Hockman
Dora Hudgens
S. W
A. R. Cummins
Moravia
Appanoose County
Bridal Showers Honor Miss Mary Lee Andrews
Mrs. Patty Dean and Mrs. Charlene Morlan hosted a bridal shower for Mary Lee Andrews on Tuesday evening with contests including newspaper gown making. Prize winners included Shari Lu Powell, Janet Swarts, Carol Andrews, Grace Black, Laurel White, and Jay Goodin. Attendees listed among family and friends. Linen shower followed with thirty three guests and Traveling Bingo. Refreshments served. gifts received with thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Dean
Charlene Morlan
Mary Lee Andrews
Miss Andrews
Shari Lu Powell
Janet Swarts
Carol Andrews
Grace Black
Laurel White
Jay Goodin
Julia Kriegermeier
Wyvonna Davis
Caroline Archer
Evelyn Howard
Esther Allen
Donna Tharp
Joy Goodin
Doris Evans
Ruth Andrews
Junior Jones
Precautions Before Leaving on Your Summer Vacation
Miss Dorothy Lindquist of the Motor Club offers home safety tips for travelers. Notify service providers to pause deliveries, arrange neighbor checks, ensure water taps and gas stoves are off, unplug electricals, and board pets. Also inform the police and plan in advance with a travel budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Lindquist
Motor Club of Town
Motor Club
Caution urged with new garden insecticides by health officials
Iowa State Department of Health warns that newer insecticides may contain highly toxic ingredients such as parathion or phosphate compounds. Home gardeners and professional sprayers should avoid inhaling dust or spray, wash exposed skin, wash contaminated clothing, and keep toxic products away from children and pets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Department of Health
Davis Family Leaves for Three Week Southern Vacation
Mr and Mrs Jess Davis and granddaughter Nancy Ellen depart for a three week trip through the south and expect to spend time in New Orleans during the vacation itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Davis
Nancy Ellen
South
New Orleans
Vigil Near Belmond Ends for Notable Basenji Watchdog
A two week vigil near Belmond marked the death of a Basenji named Spot that guarded a deceased companion hit by a car. Spot, famed for not barking, evaded capture attempts and vanished after the other dog was buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmond
Africa
Friendship Circle Co op Dinner Meeting Notes
The Friendship Circle held a noon June 11 gathering at Berdene McKenzie's home with a cooperative dinner and embroidery for the hostess. Grace Marvin led the business session. prizes were awarded to ten named members. visitors included multiple McKenzies and others. The next meeting is set for July 9 at Grace Guinn's home with embroidery hoops requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berdene McKenzie
Grace Marvin
Marcia McKenzie
Ruby Forsythe
Clara Bradshaw
Linda Selvy
Juanita Foglesong
Grace Harper
Grace Guinn
Patsy Kelley
Roger McKenzie
Sue Kelley
Larry Foglesong
Lonnie
Larry
Dixie
Bobbie
Linda Spears
Patsy Sue
Donnie Kelley
Sharon
Janice
Nellie Selvy
Emma Guinn
Dolores Kelley
Crop rotations boost total production in Iowa fields
Iowa State College agronomist M. A. Anderson says regular crop rotation with legumes or legume-grass mixes raises yearly production and builds soil. Legumes fix atmospheric nitrogen, adding 40 to 100 pounds per acre annually, improving soil structure and reducing erosion across corn and soybeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
M. A. Anderson
Extension Agronomist
Iowa State College
Anderson
Soil Conservation Farm
Page County
SQUIRTS AND SQUEAKS FROM THE BACK SHOP
Doyle V. Moore recounts how W. L. Waggoner and his dog Kootch survived an oil stove blast. A fire started in Bill’s kitchen after he read mail orders near Chick Sales’ library. He dragged the flaming stove outside, suffered hand burns, while Kootch offered canine commentary on fire safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Chick Sales
Sears
Sawbuck
Old Kootch
W. L
Boy Victim Injured by Mower At Van Reed Farm
Doctors battle to save 13 year old William Davis son of Harvey Davis after a mower blade dragged him eight feet on the Henry Van Reed farm near Pella. The accident last week left half the left leg severed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Davis
Harvey Davis
William
Henry van Reed
Pella
Also Mentioned on This Page
Verl K. Farnsworth
R. C. Wilson Earl Exline
W. G. Harper
Appanoose
Rueben
Wendy Venell
Apanoose County
Ruben Venell
Dorothy Venell
Proceedings OF County Board
the County Court House
Friendship Circle
W. L. Waggoner
Kootch
Ole Kootch
Pys
Doyle V. Moore U. S
Care P. M
San Francisco
Calif
Don Thomas
Japan
Doyle
FBI
Uea
Cina
CEN
Eddie Foy, Jr
June Clyde
Demarest
Republic Picture
SUN
le Louis
Dan Dailey
Joanne Dru
THURS
Robert — Lizabeth
Robert Mitchum - Scott - Ryan
RKO
Dean Duley
Court House
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