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Newspaper

Moulton Weekly Tribune

Location

Moulton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1975

Page

3

School summer programs and staff hires outlined

Meetings discussed the 1975 76 school year plans and the hiring of Larry Bowers as the summer driver education instructor starting July 7 for six days a week with classes Monday Wednesday Friday and driving sessions Tuesday Thursday Saturday. Judy Stevenson was hired as secretary to Superintendent Neil Mansfield.

Igs Itukanciat Larry Bowers Gummer Judy Stevenson Neil Mansfield

Moulton High School Class of 1925 Donates $85 to MU

The Moulton High School class of 1925, gathered at the alumni banquet, contributed $85 to MU for a new picture display unit. This brings their two year total to about $500 toward the project, which cost between $500 and $600. A warm thanks goes to the 50 year class for their generosity.

Moulton Claga

Yates Service Held Monday in Moulton area

Myda Mae Yates 85 died June 13 1975 at Bloomfield Manor Bloomfield Ia born April 26 1890 daughter of Griffin and Cora Flemming Fisher lived northeast of Moulton all her life predeceased by husband Austin Yates one brother and three sisters survived by brother Carl Fisher Topeka Kan funeral Monday June 16 Dale Funeral Home Moulton with Jerry Weller officiating burial in Hardin Cemetery north of Moulton Veil Hutchison and Christy returned Sunday after being called to Greenville Ky death of her Grandmother Scott.

Myda Mae Yates Bloomfield Manor Bloomfield Griffin Cora Flemming Fisher Moulton Austin Yates Carl Fisher Topeka Kan Dale Funeral Home Moulton Wi Jerry Weller Hardin Cemetery

Local social notices list visits and gatherings Across towns

Mr and Mrs Gerald Ryan visit Brighton relatives in Cecil Decker home. Faye Anselme visits relatives in Galesburg Illinois and Wisconsin. Mrs Eastman French returns from Bloomfield hospital improving. Susan Wood of Los Altos visits grandparents Hugh Wood. Frank Harrison and Oliver couples host Sony dinner for Mrs Glenn Cridlebaugh. Wayne Bassett home hosts several guests. Moulton youths attend Grand Assembly of Rainbow for Girls in Ames. Area residents attend Southeast Regional Meeting in Mt Pleasant and tour the Historical Museum exhibits.

Frank Harrison Lawrence Oliver Sony Glenn Cridlebaugh Paul and Joe Cridlebaugh Local Historical and Museum Ass Mt. Pleasant Ruth Stevenson Don Wright Inez Rohl Dora ‘Singley Christine Ander Toby Susie

Regular M-U RA Meeting Stated for June 26 at School

The M-U RA will hold its regular meeting at 7 30 p m on Thursday June 26 in the M U school building.

M-U RA M-U

Spring Tales and Local Anecdotes From Town

A collage of light gossip and vivid vignettes from springtime life. A young couple’s public display sparks amusement, a father’s dramatic marriage concern ends with a pistol gag, local maintenance on the water tower continues, and garden rabbits disrupt a neighbor’s tomato patch. The column also mentions a college student’s failed Not Guilty plea, noticed roses in town, a miscued city name, and reports a successful Adult Health Clinic with over twenty participants.

Crossfines Senior Citizen Dinner at Community Center

Notice announces a senior citizen dinner hosted by Crossfines at the Community Center on Tuesday June 24. All seniors are welcome to attend.

Crossfines

Dayne Hawk and Family Contact Cousin Garnet in Fountain Valley

Mr and Mrs Dayne Hawk of Fountain Valley California called Friday at the home of their cousin Garnet Young. The note records a family contact and locates them in California with a visit to Garnet Young's residence.

Mrs Dayne" Hawk Fountain Valley Calif Garnet Young George Henderson Charles McCoy Shari Justin McCoy

Davis Spurgeon wedding at Moulton Christian Church

Donna Davis and Roger Spurgeon married June 6 1975 at Moulton Christian Church in a 730 pm ceremony officiated by Rev Paul Davenport. The wedding featured blue carnations and yellow gladioli, organist Shawna Martin and singer Rita Kirby, with a large local guest list and a reception in the church parlors. The couple plans farming near Moulton after a trip to the Ozarks, with attendees from Ottumwa Promise City Ft Madison and several nearby towns.

Moulton Christian Church Donna Davis Leland Davis Moulton Roger Spurgeon Bob Spurgeon Paul Davenport Shawna Martin Mystic Rita Kirby Er Rate Nee Jim Spurgeon Ronnie Wood Sherry Connie Davis Janice Davis Stephanie Harrington Melcher John Lawson Bloomfield James Daniels Steve Spurgeon Newton Bob Jim Davis Phillip Harrington Kathy Wood Annette Burger Unionville Charlotte Powell Udell Carolyn Marilyn Diane Fine Susan Campbell Alice Hanes Sharlyn Burns Moulton-Udell High Ozarks toWil Ottumwa Promise Ft. Madison Winfield Harlan, Fairfield Mt. Pleasant Moravia Newton,Numandell Centerville

Services Held For Ella Morlan

Funeral services for 83 year old Ella Mae Morlan were led by Rev. Vern Elder at Miller Wehrle Funeral Home Centerville. She died June 11 after a brief illness and is buried in Fairview cemetery south of Unionville. Born near Udell Feb 23 1892 she married George S Morlan Aug 27 1906 in Knoxville. Survivors include five daughters four sons thirty two grandchildren three great grandchildren two half sisters and three half brothers along with an infant son and a daughter, her parents, three sisters and five brothers.

Ella Mae Morlan Miller-Wehrle Centerville Udell Orlando Ella Mae Whisler Ogden George S. Morlan Knoxville Fairview Church of the Brethren John. Swim Long Beach Calif W. W. Duty Mexico Donald Burgess Northwood Joe Moore Alvin Spring Lorance Morlan Bloomfield Cecil Morlan Robert Morlan Roger Morlan Ingmar Mont Reba Brailey Bull Shoals Ark Minnie Hodge Bladgett Ore Lester Ogden Alsea Pwight Ogden Unionville Galen Ogden Elgin, Ill

Father’s Day Dinner Attendees Listed by Reporter

A report of a Father s Day dinner at the Austin Davis home Sunday names attendees including Mrs James Davis and children Danny Marion and Carol from Bloomfield Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gordy Greg and Wally from Bloomfield Mr and Ro land Davis April and Me from Ottumwa Mr and Mrs Charles Davis Scott Russell Peggy and Louie from Moulton.

Austin Davis James Davis Danny Marion Carol Bloomfield Kenneth Gordy Greg Wally Roland Davis April Ottumwa Charles Davis Scott Russell Peggy Louie Moulton

Luncheon Held by P.E.O. Chapter F in Moulton Church

Chapter F of P.E.O. met at the Moulton Christian Church for a one o'clock luncheon Tuesday. Mrs. Charles Turner, chapter president, announced plans to report on the recent state convention in Mt. Pleasant. Luncheon committee members were Vivien Wright, Mary Kirkpatrick, Elsie Edwards, and Iva Ferm Jay.

Moulton

Amana tour for Moulton seniors amid rain and pastries

A group of 43 Senior Citizens from Moulton and nearby areas joined a Grassline bus trip to Amana on Monday morning. They toured woolen mills, furniture factory and sales rooms, visited the winery and bakery, sampled meats at the smoke house, and ended the day with a 3 PM return to Moulton after a rainy but enjoyable excursion.

Amatta Moulton Bonnie Davis Highway 21 Amana Lily. Pond Ibhek Inti Moulton

Weather and social notes from Hilltown and Ottumwa area

The column notes a cool Sunday night in the 50s recalling past 90s and even 100s, with more rain and a cloudy Monday forecast. It lists numerous local visitors and gatherings at the Sebolt and related homes, mentions many cordial calls, and reports the sudden death of Ira Dobyns of Ottumwa with condolences to Merriam and kin.

Reva Farnsworth Ottumwa Alice Glotfelty Agency Laverne Laverne Sebolt Home. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Myers Cincinnati Shirley Madison Red L. Sebolt Qaverne Sebolt Estella Cochran Sebolt Fred L. Sebolt Jack Eakins Eric Perle Brockus Moulton and Route Floyd Sidwell Milton Edna Stansberry Dennis Probasco George Henderson

Twilight herbicide plot tours announced in Iowa

Twilight tours of Iowa State University corn and soybean herbicide plots in the Tenco Area will be held at 7:30 p.m. on June 25 and June 26 announced Extension Crop Specialist Al Selim. State and area Extension specialists will conduct the tours and discuss plot results.

Iowa State University Tenco al Selim Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa McNay Memorial Experimental Farm Chariton Airport McNay Selm

Death Takes Hazel Purdum

Hazel Mary Purdum, 71, died June 10 1975 in Davis County Hospital Bloomfield. A Moulton resident, she was born May 3 1904 in Dean, married Orley D. Purdum April 23 1923, and had ten daughters and three sons among 24 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services June 13 at Wagler Funeral Home Bloomfield, burial Sunset View Cemetery Moulton. Memorial to cancer fund.

Hazel Mary Purdum Davis County Hospital Bloomfield Moulton Thomas Louisa Jane Reagan Kirby Dean Orley D. Purdum Moulton Baptist Waters Evelyn Donald Mary Stoghill Carol Wheeler Burlington Shirey Hill Middletown Patricia Martin Seaheing Dennis Purdum Burlinton Staley “Pardum Winton Wagler Jerry Weller Sunset View Cancer Fund

Charges Filed On Campbell

Bobby Campbell was arrested by City Marshall Joe Dixon last Wednesday night and charged with malicious injury to a fixture and public intoxication. He allegedly broke the glass window of the lighted sign in front of Molton Methodist Church, a memorial gift to the church, and was taken into custody near his home around 9 30 p.m.

Bobby Campbell Joe Dixon Dixon Campbell Molton Methodist Church

ICC Warns Of Violations By Iowa Ski Boat Operators

The Iowa Conservation Commission warns boat operators towing skiers about speed and distance limits. Boaters may not exceed 5 mph within 250 feet of a craft going 5 mph or less or 10 mph within 300 feet of shore. A competent observer on board is required, skiing is prohibited from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise. Mr and Mrs Henry Cox of Des Moines visited from Thursday to Saturday with Garnet Young.

Iowa Conservation Commission Iowa Henry Cox Des Moines Garnet Young

Now This Health Note Prompted Appetite Contemplation

A brief thought on hunger frames food as healthful if one is very hungry. The remark suggests appetite governs nutritional judgment and underscores the link between need and perceived value of sustenance.

Appanoose County considers vote for new County Home

The Board of Supervisors aims to secure voter approval for a new county home costing about 600,000 to 1 million dollars from revenue sharing funds. The proposed facility would house 50 to 65 patients on county land west of Centerville, while current buildings would be repurposed or renovated with tight deadlines under Health Care Facilities Act rules.

Appanoose Centerville

Evangelist Crouse To Hold Special Meeting In Coatsville

Renowned song evangelist Crouse will host a special service Tuesday at 8 PM in Holiness Church Coatsville Missouri. He just returned from a Korea series of meetings and will show pictures. Pastor Rene Gabender leads the church.

Bryan Crouse Hag Korea Holiness Coatsvile Rene Gabender

Brethren Conference Heads to Dayton for Annual Meeting

Brethren members travel by air car bus and bike to Dayton Ohio for the annual conference from June 24 to 30. A pastor and other meetings precede the event which could draw up to 10 000 people. Mary Cox will represent Fairview Church as voting delegate for business sessions occupying about half the time. The rest covers information inspiration fellowship and worship. Dan Mason bikes with Iowa youths and heads east with others including Raymer Cox Tim Cox Margaret Cox Annette Burger Yolanda Grove.

Dayton Ohio Conference of the Brethren Mary Cox Fairview Church Dan Mason Iowa Raymer Cox Tim Cox Margaret Cox Annette Burger Yolanda Grove

Drake Honor Roll Sees Danny Jay Named to Roll of Honor

Danny Jay son of Mr and Mrs Elvin Jay is named to Drake University honor roll in Des Moines with a 4 0 grade for the semester He completes his last semester at the university this fall and plans student teaching at Franklin in Des Moines He expects to graduate and pursue law school afterward.

Danny Jay Elvin Jay Drake University Des Moines Jay University Franklin i Des Moine

Correction notice over name in city council story

A correction states that the name John Baxter was used in last week's City Council story by mistake. The correct name is John Bradshaw and an apology is issued to John.

John Baxter Council John Bradshaw John. Bradshaw John

HSC Club 40th Anniversary Photos Delayed

The Tribune postpones publication of images and Irene Harris trip to the Holy Land due to space constraints, apologizing for the inconvenience to readers.

HSC Club Irene Harris The Holy Land the Tribune

Also Mentioned on This Page

MHS Yates Veil Hutchison Christy Greenville Gerald Ryan Brighton, Colo Cecil Deckerome Faye Anselme Galesburg, Ill Wisconsin Eastman French Susan Wood Los Altos, Calif Hugh Wood Wayne Bassett Mrs Dick, Eby Pam Bassett Kirksville Barry Small Lancaster Grand Assembly of Rainbow For Girls Ames Marietta Newland Becky Waybill Peggy Davis Belinda Appler Terri Bassett Barbara Hurley Sharon Lowenburg Janet McCarty Jyhen Young Truth Factory Father Wayne ' Fitzwater Perry Mason Don Newland Bernie Hunt Ella Morlan Hilltown Chiles Sebolt Fred Sebolt Joe Sebolt Leisa Angela Laverne ,Seboit ICC Ask Aproval Drake
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