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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1968
Page
3
Fire caused by gas explosion last Friday night at the Albert Fowler residence. After disconnecting a floor gas heater, the line was left unplugged and fumes reached a flame when the heater was lit. Fire department extinguished the blaze, water damage added to the loss. insurer will cover part of the damage.
Colleen Probasco 56 of 708 West 2nd Street Newton Iowa died June 13 1968 after a long illness at Skiff Memorial Hospital Born February 1 1912 near Moulton daughter of Rachel and Lincoln Galez Moulton She married R A Probasco who preceded her in death Survived by four sons Don Newton Tom Algona Joe Newton Robert W at home eight grandchildren her mother two sisters and one brother Preceded by husband two sisters and one brother Funeral services were held Saturday June 15 at 10 00 a m Johnsons Chapel Newton Rev Fredrick Kramer officiating Burial in Coatsville Cemetery near Coatsville Missouri
Funeral services for Mrs. Effie Embree were held last Saturday from the Daley Funeral Home. Born July 24, 1886, she was 82 and the daughter of Abel and Bertha Cooksey Shelly. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank and survived by a sister Floss Polson of Des Moines and several nieces and nephews. Last rites were conducted by Rev. Darrell Kirk of the Moulton Church of God. Burial was in Harden Cemetery.
The Ko shares from La Junta Colorado known as the Koshare Indian Dancers will bring authentic North American tribal dances to Schaefer Stadium Ottumwa on June 27 at 8 30 p m Tickets are $1 00 and available at Ingles Variety or by mail from the Ottumwa Chamber of Commerce The group led by J F Buck Burshears includes 39 boys and 8 adults touring by bus truck and car
In a lively hometown column, the writer jokes about a chipped tooth, debates gun control, and laments rising prices. They forecast road work near Highway No 2, rising Rathbun Lake developments, and praise Bob Beck’s campaign style while hinting at Centerville postmaster rumors. The tone mixes personal anecdotes with local issues and upcoming events.
Mrs Bess Newcomer is in Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a farm home accident west of Moulton. She tripped at about 4:00 Saturday, fell down steps, landing on her left elbow. She was moved from St Joseph Hospital to Iowa City for specialist care. surgeons operated Sunday to repair a badly shattered elbow and are working to allow partial use during healing.
The fifth Richard and Mary Freeborn reunion was held June 9, 198 at Centerville Park. Dinner was enjoyed at noon with visiting, swimming, and games in the afternoon. A long list of attendees from Des Moines, Keokuk, Claids, Muscatine, Moulton and others attended with family groups and relatives noted.
Darrell Hammer, coach, asks local volunteers to umpire baseball games next week in Moulton. Contact Mr. Hammer if able to assist. Bob Harter of Morrow and Harter is hospitalized in St Joseph Hospital Centerville recovering from a heart attack last week. He is progressing satisfactorily.
A political figure remains poised for advancement pending approval from state leaders down to the precinct level. The discourse notes broad backing, with assurances that the candidate has the necessary endorsements to proceed.
The United Methodist Vacation Bible School runs June 24 to 29 from 1 00 p.m. to 4 00 p.m. for kindergarten through sixth grade with junior high and high school volunteers needed for recreation and music. A planning meeting is set at Phyllis Fowler's home on Thursday, June 20. Kool aid and cookies provided by the W S C S.
Moulton Little Leaguers won two and lost one in recent schedule. Dennis Daniels threw a two-hitter with 13 strikeouts in a 9 3 win over ISU Co. Eddie Ocker led at bat 3 for 4. Ocker started and Fowler finished the 8 7 loss as errors and defense hurt. Daniels earned 13 strikeouts in a 6 4 win over Iowa Trust, Fowler added two hits, Kurt Wood had three hits in four trips. Osborne All Star Manager James Osborne named manager by league peers, directing the locals.
A basket dinner and reception for Rev. Lawrence Hawes the new United Methodist minister of the Moulton charge will be held this coming Sunday after the morning service. Mr and Mrs Dick Eby of Centerville and Mrs Ursula Eby were Sunday dinner guests in the Wayne Bassett home.
Trustees awarded the Garrett Memorial Library contract to Grooms Bros Inc of Ottumwa with a bid of 36347.00 after other bidders failed due to missing certified checks. The winning bid beat Bill Dixon by about 6000, while disqualified Wales had bid 32700. Construction includes removing an oil station on the library lot, and work is expected to start soon as the architect completes contracts. The trustees also formed a fund-raising committee headed by Ambrose Hill to buy library books.
A revival will be held at Mendota Church Mendota Missouri starting June 24 and continuing through June 28 Services begin nightly at 8 00 p m Evangelist Rev Merrill Yoakam of Bloomfield will lead the services Everyone is invited to attend.
Relatives invite Frank and Roxa Miller’s friends to a reception for their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday June 23 from 2 to 4 pm at First United Methodist Church Centerville. The couple married June 26 1918 in Moravia and ran Miller Wehrle Funeral Home in Centerville. They have a daughter and grandchildren.
Sharon Moulton daughter of Mr and Mrs Merval Moulton was installed Grand Worthy Advisor of the Order of Rainbow for Girls in Iowa on Wednesday June 19 in Sioux City. The ceremony wrapped four days of the Grand Assembly with 17 other Iowa officers installed. The Moulton Assembly hosted the event with family and Rainbow supporters among many dignitaries. A reception follows June 30 at the Moulton Masonic Temple.
Miss Millie Hutchison of Kalamazoo Michigan returned home on Tuesday after visiting friends and relatives in the Moulton area.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hutchison of Qrenard Verl were dinner guests Sunday at the James Benz residence in Centerville, sharing an informal cordial visit with local hosts.
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