Henderson Reunion Draws Large Attendance Near Moulton
The ninth annual Henderson Reunion was held Sunday June 20 at Yates Grove near Moulton. A large crowd enjoyed basket dinners followed by short talks by Rev. L A Hudson and J E Bankson. Afternoon festivities included a ball game between Udell and Yates community players and a lengthy list of attendees from Sevilla Millersburg Ottumwa Corydon Bloomfield Lovilla Kirksville Sioux Falls Unionville Centerville Coatsville Moulton and nearby areas.
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Henderson
Yates Grove
Moulton
L. A. Hudson
J. E. Bankson
Ottumwa
Udell
Yates
Sevilla
Bertha Henderson
Paul
Ernest
Joseph Henderson
Dorothy
Robert Samuelson
Harlan Dunkin
O. E.horn
Millersburg
C. C. Seaton
Mdna
Edith
Russell
Doris Dyson
F. N. Hansen
Cedar Falls
Nora Henderson
Dorothea Ann
Kirksville
Guy Jack
Shirley Ann
Corydon
Galen Spurgeon
Lola and
Lowell
Bloomfield
Guy Samuelson
Lovilla
J. &. Bankson
Bob
Bill
Ruby
Eugene Bankson
Virgil Bankson
Arthur Bankson
L. J. Calkey
Hudson
Eddy
Jerry Kirkpatrick
Lucille
Glen Bryant
Charles
Harold
Betty
Virginia Lowe
Floyd McElderry
Harold Exline
Harry Streiff
Wm. Gummy
Centerville
J. M. Hansen
Lloyd Yates
Myrtle Sprouse
Roy Henderson
Pauline
Christine Henderson
Jean Edwards
Jewel Davis
Carl Henderson
Delbert Cornett Weds Zuma Illinois Girl
Delbert Cornett of Moulton Iowa marries Miss Marjorie Munna of Zuma Illinois in a candlelit Saturday ceremony June 21 at Zuma M E church. Rev. R W Butler officiated. The couple plans a late summer wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Munna
Sheldon Mumma
Zuma
Delbert Cornett
Cornett
Moulton
Illinois
M. E
R. W. Butler
Hillsdale High School
Moulton High School
John Deere Harvester
Moline
New Standard Station Opens on South Main Street
The new Standard Oil service station on South Main Street opened Monday. The modern facility includes up-to-date conveniences and will offer full inspection services, signaling a fresh business presence in the area.
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Standard Oil
South Main Street
Sta
Local Happenings Across Moulton and Surrounding Areas
A string of social visits and community notices fill the week in Moulton and nearby towns. Residents travel between Corydon Ottumwa Carthage and Kirksville while church groups host teas picnics and bridge gatherings. Attendees include the Moore, Gorman, Waggoner, Logan, Pollock, Eby, Hurd and many others with events ranging from birthdays to camp meetings and funerals.
H. S. C. Club Holds June Quilting Meetings
The H. S. C. Club met in June with Mrs. Virgil Daniels on June 8 and with Mrs. Ralph Mikels for quilting sessions. Members decided to continue meetings only in the afternoon during the hot weather.
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H.S C. Club
Virgil Daniels
Ralph Mikels
Fireworks Curtailed In Moulton For Fourth Observance
Mayor W H Howard warns that fireworks may be sold only on July 3 and 5 and shot only on July 5 in Moulton. No shooting on business blocks within two blocks due to fire risk. From January 1 1938 state law bans all fireworks nationwide, likely forcing merchants to discard remaining stock after the holiday period.
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W. H. Howard
Moulton
Oldsters
Double Wedding Anniversary Noted for Schulz and Burgess Couples
Last Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Schulz and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Burgess of Keokuk observed their 40th wedding anniversary at Burgess home. Schulz and Burgess families were married in Keokuk on June 16, 1897 in a double ceremony by Rev. Patterson of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Schulz and Mrs. Burgess are sisters. The Tribune joins friends in wishing many more anniversaries.
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A. C. Schulz
J. A. Burgess
Keokuk
Schulz
Mrs. Burgess
Patterson
Methodist Episcopal Church
the Tribune
W. W. Club Met With Mrs Stites
The W. W. Club held a regular meeting at Mrs. Della Stites home on Wednesday June 16 with two visitors eight members and three children. They enjoyed a noon luncheon social time and the afternoon business session. Members contributed ideas for a friendship quilt and the hostess provided homemade ice cream. The next meeting is planned for July 14 at Maggie James's home near 1 pm with instructions to bring print fabric and embroidery supplies.
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W. W., Club
Della Stites
Maggie James
Janie Kirby
Grace West
Wilma West
Jimmie
Moulton
O F N Club Holds Meeting With Quilting And Contest
Sixteen members and three visitors of the O F N Club met with Mrs. A V Abrams and daughter Inez on June 9. The forenoon featured quilting, a cooperative noon dinner, and an afternoon business meeting. The mystery box was prepared by Clea Forsythe and drawn by Clara Burgher. Visitors included Ella Davis Ida Whitace Des Moines Edna Stansberry and Eliya Kincade. Mollie Stansberry on July 7. Members are urged to bring thimbles and baby pictures for the contest with a prize for the most correct.
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O. F. N. Club
A. V. Abrams
Inez
Clea Forsythe
Clara Burgher
Ella Davis
Ida Whitace
Des Moines
Edna Stansberry
Eliya Kincade
Mollie Stansberry
Merchants Travel to Leon for Sunday Ball Game
The Moulton Merchants will travel to Leon on Sunday to play a COC team after last Sundays cancellation with Lancaster. Locals expect a tough, hard fought battle as the teams cross bats at Leon.
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Leon
Lancaster
Moulton Merchants
Charley James and Archie Martin Depart for California
Charley James accompanied by Archie Martin departed for California on Tuesday morning. The two men, whose movements were observed by local officials, plan to reach their destination by midday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley James
Archie’ Martin
California
Pauline Daniels Wins State 4 H Honors
Pauline Daniels wins the State 4 H Home Economics Award at the tenth annual 4 H convention in Ames on June 16 to 19. She earned a walnut writing desk for the best home furnishing record and spoke on Conservation over WOI. Appanoose county sent 16 delegates, with other honors going to Ruth Harris and Lucille Caldwell as ushers, and Vera Murdy, Marietta Lyons, and Ruth Harris as chorus singers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
Pauline Daniels
Daniels
Appanoose County
WOI
Betty Ballew
Go-Getters Club
Ruth Harris
Mystic
Lucille Caldwell
Exline
General Assembly
Vera Murdy
Udell
Marietta Lyons
Craig Daniels
4-H
Wava Doolittle
Webster City
Hamilton County
Lucille Baxter
Sac City
Sac County
Elizabeth Rinehart
Marion
Linn County
Legion Auxiliary Elect New Officers
Ameri can Legion Auxiliary Burl McClure Post elected officers for the coming year at a called meeting. Mrs Richard Ballew was chosen president with Mrs Dick Eby as vice president, Mrs Luther Horn secretary, Mrs Frank Austin treasurer, and Mrs Jas Dodge chaplain. A July picnic was planned with a date to be set later in the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Burl McClure Post
Richard Ballew
Dick Eby
Luther Horn
Frank Austin
Jas. Dodge
Mrs Newcomer Appears on National Program at Ames
Mrs R E Newcomer travels to Ames Town to join The Country Life Institute session. The annual program travels across states with speakers from across the United States. She participates in the panel Innate Capacity For Co operation, reflecting her role as eighth district committeewoman of the Farms Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Newcomer
Ames Town
Country Life Institute
United States
Centerville Visitors and Local Calls Highlight Weekend
Coatsville area residents and Centerville visitors shared a busy weekend with various calls and visits. Glenn McCullough N C Probasco and family activities were noted alongside calls from Harlan Howard and Doyle Forsythe. Lola Frakes Dorothy Probasco and Oscar McCullough were among those seen visiting friends and relatives in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Marshall
Centerville
Glenn McCullough
N. C. Probasco
Harlan Howard
Moulton
Marshall Taylor
Doyle Forsythe
Lola Frakes
Dorothy Probasco
Robert
L. A
Harry McGuire
JL. V Dean
Charles Moler
Dorothy
Tempie Childs
Ice Cream Social by Golden Links Division No 1
Ice Cream served in the M E church yard Saturday afternoon and evening starting at 3 o clock. George Lane reports a valuable cow lost Tuesday after the animal fell on a stake and died shortly thereafter.
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Golden Links
M.E
George Lane
Sunday Church Schedule at The Churches Presbyterian
Sunday School at 10 a m with J R Barkley superintendent and Miss Mary West junior superintendent. Afternoon preaching at 2 30 by Mott R Sawyer. Church of God prayer meeting Thursday at 8. Sunday School again at 10. No preaching services this Sunday.
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Presbyterian Church
J. R. Barkley
Mary West
Mott R. Sawyers
Church of God Prayer Meeting
Christian Church Schedule of Sunday Services
The church presents Sunday School at 10 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m and Evening Worship at 8 p m continuing regular weekly services for parishioners and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Christian Endeavor
Monterey Church Homecoming and Sunday School Attendance
Monterey Church held a Homecoming with a 69 attendee Sunday School, two birthday offerings totaling 2 dollars 20 cents, and a basket lunch. A short afternoon program featured ministers E. E. Withrow Dick Evans and Geo Williams, local speakers Albert Hayden C M Johnson, plus songs and readings by multiple parishioners. special guest Winnie Evans of Azusa California joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey Church
Monterey
Kenneth Johnson
Will Waybill
Dick Evans
E. E. Withrow
Geo. Williams
J. J. Johnson
M. T. Daniels
Winnie Evans
Azusa
California
Methodist Sunday School and Worship Schedule
The Sunday School meets at 10 o clock with attendance rising to the hundred mark after recent illness. Morning Worship follows at 10 50 with special music and a sermon on The Mysterious Universe. Epworth League meets at 7 for youth discussions and Evening Worship at 8 while studying the parables of Jesus.
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Methodist
Epworth League
Jesus
Stores to Close in Moulton for Independence Day
A petition in Moulton requests observance of Independence Day with a July 5 signing by Bybee Bros Kash Store H F Waggoner Kinnamon Harper and others. Stores will close at 10:00 a m July 6 and stay closed for the rest of the day.
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Moulton
Bybee Bros
Kash Store
H. F. Waggoner
Kinnamon & Harper
Helen Carter
Moulton Pirates Fall to Centerville 7-2 on Sunday
The Moulton Pirates youth team lost 7-2 to Centerville in Centerville Sunday. The youngsters failed to start and lacked the punch shown in the prior meeting, leaving the season series tied after Moulton’s 1-0 win last week.
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Moulton
Employer of Dean Youth Faces Charges
Walter Archer of Dean is jailed in Appanoose County on chicken theft charges filed by Dewey Selvy, a Dean farmer. Archer, once employed on the Selvy farm, was discharged for neglecting duties. A Casady Store employee says Archer borrowed $5 claimed by Selvy for tractor parts, and Archer previously sold 18 hens. Selvy denies knowledge of these transactions.
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Walter Archer
Dean
Appanoose County
Archer
Dewey Selvy
Selvy
Casady
McCoy Family Arrives for Visit in California
Mr and Mrs T M McCoy and two children from San Francisco arrived yesterday to visit the A J Horns and other relatives at the parental home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. McCoy
San Francisco
Calif
A.J. Horn
Sad Accident Claims Life Of Sam Cole Jr
Sam Cole Jr a well known Moulton resident died in a Chicago yard accident last Thursday. He had recently returned to work after an ankle sprain and was with two acquaintances at a drug store before tragedy. He left for the bank cars and was struck by a train or box car. body found hours later by a night watchman. Born February 7 1910 he was 27 4 10 at death. He married Almeda Walker May 19 1934 and leaves a wife a son born the day after funeral services his parents a brother and two sisters. Funeral at Powellton Presbyterian church followed by burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Carr
James
Corydon
Paul Moore
W. L. Runnells
Ottumwa
Joe Westwood
Detroit
Mich
Moulton
Bert Moen
Inwood
Tempa Childs
Coatsville
L. C. Gorman
Thimble Bee
The
Christian Church
W. L. Downing
Trenton Printz
New Orleans
Batton Rouge
Leo Mote
Perry Peek
Roberta Ratliff
School House
Richard Moore
Lancaster
Frank Waggoner
Carthage
Waggoner
Harve Wagg
Clarence Hansen
Centerville
C. G. Eby
P. M. Bridge Club
Dick Eby
P. E. Pyle
P. EK. O
John Games
Jane Marie
Des Moines
Emma Games
Will Swift
Areena King
Bloomfield
Jean Neil
Sycamore
Ill
J. M. Garrett
Washington, D. C
Jasper Hornaday
Garrett
Mrs. Hornaday
John ‘Powell
Jack
Powellton
Sam Cole
Council Grove
Kans
Amel Kimes
Gravitt
Ark
Church of God
Kimes
Bertha Devore
Mamie Albine
Grace Martin
Wayne Mathers
New London
Iowa
Bert Elliott
Chicago
W. W. Elliott
Almira Stevenson
Dave Probasco
Carl Hurd
Betty Elliott
P. E. O. Society
Country Club
Eddyville
Fairfield
Cincinnati
Albia
Jas. West
Mary
Katherine
Cris Davis
Kirksville
Marguerite Berry
Anna Moore
Okmulgee
Okla
Miss Berry
Miss Moore
Lake Okoboji
Sam Cole, Jr
Santa Fe Railway
Sam
Samuel B. Cole
Samuel J
Lillian B. Cole
Drake University
University of Missouri At Columbia
Almeda V. Walker
Powellton, Ill
Phillipsburg
Presbyterian Church
W. C. Swann
Clarence
Gale Huddleston
Mac
Oris Davis
Earl Sellers
Jessie Edwards
Bill and
Lois Edwards
Harry Lerchie
Summer Opens With Heat Wave And Strong Corn Harvest
This week marks the official start of summer as temperatures rise above 90 degrees for the third day in a row. Sunday reached 98 degrees, the hottest day yet, boosting corn crops while local fields appear clean and green.
Conservation Tour To Be Made Today In Appanoose County
The Appanoose county soil conservation tour starts at 8 00 a m at the CCC camp in Centerville. It includes visits to the farms of Mrs George Strickler Freeman Davia Wm Singley and Craig Daniels with lunch at Daniels farm. Frank Mendell soil conservation service coordinator for Iowa will speak and agronomist Owen Mk Cammon from the Bethany project will also give a talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
CCC
Centerville
George Strickler
Freeman Davia
Wm, Singley
Craig Daniels
Frank Mendell
Soil Conservation Service
Owen MkCammon
Bethany
Bone broken in foot after factory accident
Paris Sherman of Ottumwa working for Swift and Co. suffered a broken bone in his left foot when a 60 pound can of cream dropped on it last Thursday. He is hobbling on crutches and will miss about three weeks of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Sherman
Ottumwa
Sherman
Swift & Co
Ottummwa
Family gathering at the Sparks residence fuels Houston visit
Mrs. Claude Banta and two children of Houston visited the Sparks home along with friends and others in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Banta
Houston
Ausie Sparks
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H. S. C. Club
W. W. Club
Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Newcomer
Coatsville Vicinity
C’ville
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