Resident Of Near Udell Takes Life
James Lewis Parcel, 67, of Udell vicinity, was found hanging in a barn at about 5:45 Wednesday morning after his son reported for chores. In ill health and recently told to quit work, he had lived in the area for eight years. Survived by five children Lillie Cline Centerville Verna Baugher Harry Parcel Springfield Mo Cecil Parcel Sigourney and Charles Udell area. Funeral arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lewis Parcel
Charles
Udell
Parcel
Lillie Cline
Centerville
Verna Baugher
Harry Parcel
Springfield
Cecil Parcel
Sigourney
Couple from Lancas ter Ties The Knot In Cen terfield Christian Church
Chas Eagle married Miss Jaanita Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs T E Couch of Lancaster Missouri on Tuesday evening June 27 at five o clock in the Christian Church parsonage Centerville with Rev Francisco officiating. Bride is Lancaster High School graduate. Groom served four years five months in the U S Navy, some time overseas. They will reside in Moulton with groom employed by his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaanita Davis
T. E. Couch
Lancaster
Charles Eagle
Glen Eagle
Moulton
Christian Church Parsonage
Centerville
Francisco
Charles Brinegar
Lancaster High School
U. S. Navy
O H M Club Met At Newland Home In June
The O H M Club gathered at the Newland home on June 8 for an ice cream supper. New year books were distributed, two new members Mary Ann Fine and Beth Fine joined, and two couples Wayne Bassett and Jack Strubel were honored with woolen blankets. Eva Wallace drew the mystery gift amid warm socializing and games for women and children while men chatted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Newland
O. H. M. Club
Mary Ann Fine
Beth Fine
Wayne Bassett
Jack Strubel
Eva Wallace
Local Happenings in Moulton and Surrounding Areas
Raymond Coulter of Los Angeles visited friends in Moulton last Saturday. Douglas Wyoming couple Harry Wise and wife visit Hodge Oneal. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burrows in Albia on June 15. Many travels and visits noted among families in Bloomfield Cedar Rapids Woden Oris Davis Kermit Edwards Grinnell Williams burg Branton Modesto Altadena and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Coulter
Los Angeles
Calif
Moulton
Harry Wise
Douglas
Wyo
Hodge Oneal
Henry Burrows
Albia
John Willier
Micheal
Bloomfield
Rolla Morrow
Vern Wood
Cedar Rapids
Arthur Wood
Carl Phillips
Bellingham
Wash
Geraldine Sidener
Des Moines
Oris Davis
Janet
Woden
Iowa
A. J. Horn
James Edwards
Kermit Edwards
Virgil Roop
Copnie
Grinnell
Dads Day Recap and Farm Notes From The Homestead
A lively family gathering featured fried chicken and humor about who prefers white meat. The writer cites Dr. E A Schwendemann and quotes the Hoover Commission on government inefficiency. A flooded river bottom scene highlights farming courage and a potato record claim by John Cornett amid garden rivals John Newland and Reuben Dwight.
Adopt New Subscription Policy For Tribune
The management adopts a new policy after subscriber complaints about stopped tribunes without notice. Going forward each subscriber will be notified once. Subscriptions must be paid in advance to comply with postal regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Mrs Davis Travels With Mrs Sellers To Ottumwa
Mrs Oris Davis spent Tuesday in Ottumwa with Mrs Earl Sellers who is aiding in the care of her husband Dr Sellers at the hospital there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oris Davis
Ottumwa
Earl Sellers
Dr. Sellers
Fireworks Display To Be Larger Than Last Year
Mer val Moulton, I O O F lodge chairman, says funds are nearly raised for Moulton July 4 fireworks. The show will be on M H S athletic field after dark, drawing thousands of visitors from the region for a grand, free display hosted by local business leaders and the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Merval Moulton
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Tent Meetings On South Main In Moulton
Religious tent meetings are held on South Main street in Moulton conducted by Rev. A G Middleton from the Baptist church in Coatsville. The tent is nightly filled to capacity with attendees listening from their cars. The meetings are expected to close Sunday night.
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Moulton
South Main Street
A. G. Middleton
Baptist Church
Coatsville
Middleton
Life of Riley and Stampede at the Molo this weekend
The Molo screens Stampede on Saturday night starring Rod Cameron and Gale Storm, touted as top-notch Western action. Sunday and Monday feature The Life of Riley with William Bendix and Rosemary DeCamp, a family favorite from the radio cast, praised as a laugh riot. Midweek shows include Strike It Rich, a 1930s oil-field drama with Rod Cameron and Boneta Granville depicting gushers, fires, and graft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod Cameron
Gale Storm
Molo
Molo Screen
Riley
William Bendix
Rosemary DeCamp
Boneta Granville
Winners We R 4 H Club Meeting Held
The Winners We R 4 H Club held a mothers day luncheon on June 16 at Doris Jay's home. Members and guests discussed uniform making methods and welcomed initiates Marg aret Davis Janet Swarts Joyce Winans Mary Jacobs Marjorie Grey and Marilyn Stevenson with officers and several listed attendees present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We-R 4-H Club
Doris Jay
W. W. Staley
Barbara Walker
Jo Ann McCord
Ruth Price
Joan Tunnell
Shirley Traxler
Margaret Davis
Janet Swarts
Joyce Winans
Mary Jacobs
Marjorie Grey
Marilyn Stevenson
Cordin Stevenson
Hermas Swarts
Harold Davis
Glen Jacobs
Arthur Jay
H. Winans
Doyle Anderson
Robert Daniels
Warren and
Wayne
Carolyn Grey
Carol
Dale Davis
Sandra Lou Stevenson
Elaine McCullough
Helen Davis
Jeanie
Nancy
Anne Anderson
Chariton River Floods Bring Heavy Crop Damage
In Moulton and surrounding areas the Chariton River rose out of its banks after a string of storms dropping over three inches in a night. Crops especially hay and soybeans suffer. farmers anticipate delays, ground remains too wet to plow, and basements flood as residents battle rising water.
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Chariton
Art Ranes
Moulton
Orleans Social Hour Guest Day Honors Local Members
The Orleans Social Hour club held a guest day on June 1 at Margaret Ransom's home with 13 members present. Guests included Pauline Wright Wanda Singley Des Moines Georgia McCullough Max ine Sellers Centerville Bonnie Kir by Eva Singley Reva Howard Myrtle Singley Bessie Stansberry and Francis Jay. The program theme was Home and was presented by Dora Ruth and Hilda, ending with Home Sweet Home. Eva Singley received a gift as oldest guest and Wanda Singley as farthest visitor. Dainty refreshments capped the afternoon. Next meeting set with Dora on Thursday June 22.
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Orleans
Margaret Ransom
Pauline Wright
Wanda Singley
Des Moines
Georgia McCullough
Maxine Sellers
Centerville
Bonnie Kirby
Eva Singley
Reva Howard
Myrtle Singley
Bessie Stansberry
Francis Jay
Dora
Ruth
Hilda
Dinner guests at Laurel Clinkenbeard home last Wednesday
Those who took dinner at the Laurel Clinkenbeard home last Wednesday were Mr and Mrs Carl Phillips and family Mr and Mrs Earl Hoover and family Mrs Rich ard White and children and Addie Lawson.
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Laurel Clinkenbeard Home
Carl Phillips
Earl Hoover
Richard ‘White
Addie Lawson
Brown-Horn Nuptials To Be Solemnized Sunday
Invitations announce the wedding of Mary Ellen Brown and Leon Horn, both of Centerville. The ceremony will be Sunday afternoon, June 25, at the Methodist Church in Moulton with Rev. Richard Bentzinger officiating.
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Mary Ellen Brown
Leon Horn
Centerville
Methodist Church
Moulton
Richard Bentzinger
Adams Herd Dominates Ft Madison Jersey Show
The Adams Bros Jersey Dairy herd at Ft. Madison’s Sixth District Jersey Parish Show won multiple champion and top prizes with 14 entered. Blue ribbons total twelve plus two red, for scores 75 to 85 and 85 plus, highlighting the herd’s strong performance and reputation in the region.
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Adams Herd
Ft. Madison Jersey Parish
Adams Bros. Jersey Dairy Herd
Iowa Jersey Parish
Ft. Madison
Adams Bros. Herd
Adams
Post Nuptial Shower At Davis Home
Mrs. Robert Watkins nee Mary Swartz of Williamsburg Iowa was honored at a post nuptial shower last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Oris Davis. Co hosts were Mrs. Retta Hinsey Mrs. Elvin Jay and Miss Maryetta Wood. Guests from Moravia Centerville Des Moines joined in the celebration with gift balloons and a romance of the newlyweds contest.
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Robert Watkins
Mary Swartz
Williamsburg
Iowa
Oris Davis
Retta Hinsey
Elvin Jay
Maryetta Wood
Leonard Palmer
Bink Murdy
Moravia
Jessie Sparks
Centerville
Geraldine Sidener
Des Moines
Locals Rained Out In Game With Livonia
The Moulton baseball team had their Sunday game with Livonia postponed due to rain. This Sunday they are set to play Lancaster at the neighboring town diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livonia
Moulton
Lancaster
Rail line closures alter Moulton transit and post routes
The Burlington and C B and Q abandon operations through Moulton with track removal from Sedan to Moulton and discontinued track rights between Moulton and Bloomfield. Freight and passenger service may continue Ft Madison to Bloomfield. a new afternoon star route is added between Moulton and Ottumwa, with the Moulton depot offered for sale.
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Moulton
Sedan
Burlington
Bloomfield
Ft. Madison
Ft. Dadison
Cincinnati
Post Office Department
Ottumwa
V. V. Huff
Mrs Auria Scarlett Returns From Visit Near Glenwood
Mrs Auria Scarlett returns from a two week stay with sister Mrs Fannie Mock near Glenwood Missouri.
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Auria Scarlett
Mrs. Fannie Mock
Glenwood
Miss Beth Ann Black Visits Aunt in Nearby City
Miss Beth Ann Black of Rockwell City visited her aunt Mrs Craig Daniels during the past week while en route from Tulsa Oklahoma where she had visited relatives. She was accompanied by her aunt Miss Kathleen Black who has been teaching in Morenci Arizona.
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Beth Ann Black
Rockwell City
Craig, Daniels
Tulsa
Okla
Kathleen Black
Morenci
Ariz
McDade-Clay Nuptials Solemnized in Moulton on Saturday
Miss Joan McDade daughter of Ora and Mrs McDade of Moulton wed Joseph C Clay Jr son of Mr and Mrs Joseph C Clay Sr of Allerton. Ceremony at 10 am in the bride’s parents home performed by Rev Richard Bentzinger. Reception followed with guests including the Clays Rockholds Vaughn Marsengill and Brooke. The couple will reside in Des Moines after a short wedding trip to Keokuk and Burlington.
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Joan. McDade
Ora McDade
Moulton
Joseph C. Clay, Jr
Joseph C. Clay
Allerton
Richard Bentzinger
Moulton Methodist Church
Catherine Brooke
Unionville
Kenneth Rockhold
Lineville
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Keokuk
Burlington
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Ollie
Sheryl Bassett
Wray Bassett Homestead
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Hoover Commission
Veteran’s Administration
Army
Alaska
Seattle
Department of the Interior
Dr. Schwendemann
Doc
John Cornett
John
John Newland
Reuben Dwight
South Main
We-R
Chariton River
Roy Maring
Reisa
Winchester
Ill
Luther Horn
Gene
Minnesota
Ray Thompson
Ollie Carlis
Fremont
Nebr
Steve
Maurice Singley
USN
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