Services Held Tuesday For Mrs Frink
Funeral services for Mrs Glen Frink 47 of Centerville were held at the Moulton Methodist church with W F T Evans of Centerville officiating. Burial followed in Oakland cemetery. She had been ill for years and recently in a Missouri hospital. Surviving are her husband Glen and five children Mary Helen and Harry of Des Moines Frank living with uncle Glen Davis near Moulton and Glen living with aunt Hatchek. Also her father, two sisters, and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Frink
Centerville
Methodist Church
Moulton
W.F. T. Evans
Oakland Cemetery
Frink
Eunice Davis
Dave Davis
Glen
Mary
Helen
Harry
Des Moines
Frank
Glen Davis
Hutchek
Hatchek
Wm. Ray
Jesse Davis
Moberly
Field Day At McKeehan Farm In Appanoose County
Farmers and others in the community are invited to visit the Spencer McKeehan farm four miles southeast of Moulton on Friday June 25 at 1 00 p m to observe soil conservation practices in operation. The event is part of National Soil Conservation week with a second observation site at Delont Moffitt’s in Walnut township and welcomes business people and farmers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer McKeehan
Moulton
McKeehan
Appanoose County
Delont Moffitt’s
Walnut Township
H.S. C Club Meeting With Mrs Dorothy Lindley
The H S C Club met with Mrs Dorothy Lindley on June 10 for a noon cooperative dinner and a short business session led by president Clarice Grey. A lesson-planning report followed, then afternoon games with prizes awarded to Ila Dean Grey Dell Daniels and Nanna Mikels. Next meeting set for July 8 with Pearl Brockus hosting. attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. C. Club
Dorothy Lindley
Clarice Grey
Ila Dean Grey
Dell Daniels
Nanna Mikels
Pearl Brockus
Catherine
Marian Henshaw
Marjorie Grey
Linda Appler
Elaine
Janet
Marjorie McCullough
Mildred Appler
Ethan Daniels
Lettie Daniels
Floss Dixon
Georgia McCullough
Iowa Southern Utilities Co Wins National Ad Awards
The Iowa Southern Utilities Co won two national Public Utilities Advertising Association prizes announced by District Manager J A Bradley. It captured first place in a five-ad series and third in a single advertisement with the piece Who Owns Iowa Southern showing stockholders and bond holders. Ads ran in the Moulton Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Public Utilities Advertising Association
J. A. Bradley
Iowa Southern
Bradley
United States
Moulton Tribune
Death of Nora Powell Ties Moulton Kin Across States
Mrs. Hattie Killion and Mrs. J S Lynch learned of the death of their sister Nora Powell of Kansas City Missouri. Powell formerly lived in Moulton and was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J C Honors. Killion attended the funeral and returned to Moulton with her son Jim Yount of Kansas City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Killion
J. S. Lynch
Nora Powell
Kansas City
Republicans Split On Presidential Candidate Forecast
Local readers weigh in on the national stage with Dewey Taft and Vandenberg as top possibilities. Opinions vary whether Dewey leads on the first ballot or Taft secures the nomination, with Vandenberg viewed as a strong fallback. The piece notes expected Democratic convention coverage and brushes on wartime era political tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Taft
Stassen
Vandenberg
Local Visits Highlight Tama Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Trips
Mr and Mrs Cam Sneed and Stanwood Ball spent Thursday in Tama Iowa. Mrs Mary Abrams and Mrs Inez Rohl and son Hansel visited Ralph Archer home in Ottumwa. Mr and Mrs Wm Heintze spent weekend with son Ernest and family in Cedar Rapids. Mrs Junior Howell lately released from Centerville hospital. Stanwood Ball returned to Ottumwa Friday after two weeks with grandmother Mrs Cam Sneed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cam Sneed
Stanwood Ball
Tama
Iowa
Mary Abrams
Inez Rohl
Hansel
Ralph Archer
Ottumiwa
Wm. Heintze
Ernest
Cedar Rapids
Junior Howell
Centerville
Ottumwa
Cam
Pulliam Park Receives Needed Beautification Work
Pulliam Park in Moulton is being revived under Councilman Arch Kimball. Trees are trimmed and rotted ones removed while the $700 bandstand is repaired and planned to be painted. The park will host weekly summer concerts and serve as a new town beauty spot for picnics and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulliam Park
Arch Kimball
George Pulliam
Moulton
Two Inch Rain Brings Needed Relief To Crops
A two inch rainfall Tuesday night provided needed relief after six weeks with little rain. Wind and storm caused broken window panes and phone outages as oats corn and wheat were flattened on some farms though overall crop damage was limited. Moulton experienced a 45 minute power outage from fallen limbs on the ISA high line between Moulton and Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Centerville
Miraculous Recovery of L. G. Garrison After Surgery
A letter from Eve Collins of Chicago reports L. G. Garrison’s remarkable post operative recovery. He returned home from the hospital after January fourth, regaining strength despite odds, and plans to resume duties with the I. O. O. F. Past Grand charge in Moulton when possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve Collins
Chicago
L. G. Garrison
Moulton
Dad
Place
Chicago, Ill
Sen J R Barkley Transferred Between Hospitals
Senator J R Barkley, ill with heart attack since January, and his wife were moved from Centerville to St Josephs and Mercy hospitals. Doctors report he withstood the trip well but kidney trouble may require an operation when he improves. Mrs Barkley has been sent home and is being cared for by Mrs Lulu Oldham. Friends may write to him at Mercy Hospital Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Barkley
Barkley
Centerville
Lulu. Oldham
Sen. Barkley
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Dinner Honors Mr and Mrs Robt Horn in Centerville
A co op dinner was held at Eliza Banks home in Centerville to honor Mr and Mrs Robt Horn of Seymour Missouri who have visited relatives for a week. Guests included numerous relatives and friends from Centerville Moulton Ottumwa Livonia Mystic Newton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Robt. Horn
Eliza Banks
Centerville
Robt, Horn
Seymour
Horn
Banks
Bud Horn
Moulton
Cora Replogle
Fayetta
Maryetta
Walter Minor
Mystic
Joe Wheeler
Roy Horn
Livonia
E. S. Stites
Bruce Watts
Bob
Ottumwa
Clarence Stansberry
Bud Henson
Coatsville
Lew Burgher
Directors Elect New Teacher-Coach Monday
The Board of Directors elected Herbert Scott as teacher-coach of Moulton school at a called meeting Monday night. Scott, formerly of Unionville, Mo., has a strong basketball coaching record. He will have seven days to sign his contract.
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Herbert Scott
Moulton
Scott
Unionville
County Attorney Rules on Township Candidates
County Attorney John Dillon ruled that township candidates for trustees and clerks may appear on the ballot only by nomination by petition under Chapter 45, Code of 1946. Nominees would run as independents. vacancies cannot be filled by the county convention. Democrats and Republicans must file properly notarized petitions with the County Auditor to secure a ballot place for caucus nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dillon
Washington Township
Dillon
Grace L. Bedinger
Mystic Ball Club To Appear Here Sunday
The Mystic baseball club will provide the competition for the local independents Sunday at Moulton Diamond. The game is set for 2:00 PM. Moulton’s prior game with Blakesburg was rained out yesterday.
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Mystic Ball Club
Mystic Baseball Club
Moulton H. 5
Moulton
Blakesburg
Adventure Island at Molo This Week End
Paramounts color filmization of a Stevenson tale opens at the Molo this Thurs and Sat. A tale of three desperate men, a treasure island, and a mad white god unfolds with romance and danger in a tropical paradise. The Sunday Monday feature Wyoming stars William Elliot Vera Ralston and John Carroll in a rugged Old West tale of homesteaders and cattle barons.
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Paramount
Robert Louis
Wyoming
William Elliot
Vera Ralston
John Carroll
Gabby Haynes
Elliot
Willa Harter Hostess To O. H. M. Club
The O. H. M. Club met with Willa Harter on June 16. Eight members answered roll call, eight children attended, and Bernice Harris read St. Mathew 11 1 11. Ona Bassett, the new president, presided. Contests earned prizes for Lulu Ruth Willa and Bessie. Next meeting with Lulu French on July 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. M. Club
Willa Harter
Bernice Harris
St. Mathew
Ona Bassett
Lulu
Ruth
Willa
Bessie
Lulu French
Mrs Rolla Morrow Spends Day in Ottumwa
Mrs. Rolla Morrow spent Wednesday in Ottumwa. Mrs. Paul Wise is convalescing at her parents home in Cresco Iowa after a recent operation at the Ottumwa hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla Morrow
Ottumwa
Paul Wise
C. C. Burgess
Cresco
Iowa
Jamboree Dates Set for September Jamboree
Jamboree planners in Moulton announced September 16, 17, and 18 as the festival dates, with a weeklong Twin City Shows carnival September 14–18. Committees organized to build the parade, premium lists, and attractions, and donations are coming in ahead of schedule as organizers seek broader 4-H and community participation.
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Moulton
Twin City
W. A. Wegener
O. M. Davis
Doyle Anderson
Cam Hays
Harry McDonald
O. D. Edwards
A. L. Bennett
Paul Watkins
Don Crawford
Dale Juergens
Lloyd Davis
Jesse Adams
Frank Daniels
Man Falls 60 Feet From Water Tower In Near Miss
George McCradden, a painter on the Moulton water tower project, fell from a saddle rig about 60 feet up when the rope slipped. He grabbed the rope to arrest the fall, escaping with burned hands and leg bruises.
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George McCradden
Moulton
McCradden
Local Happenings and Health Notes From Moulton Area
Local notes report visits by families from LaJola Bloomfield and Hedrick to Moulton homes. Henry Horn was taken to University Hospital Iowa City for observation in poor condition. Tommy Morrill born Sunday at Centerville Hospital as fifth generation. LeRoy Spurgeon treated at Iowa City Hospital. previously of Moulton now Udell. Attendees at Wisdom Berry wedding in Des Moines include Barnhart Luke Martin from Redlands Bloomfield.
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Gordon Hickory
LaJola
Cali
George Lane
Moulton
Loyd Southern
Dick Eby
Harry McDonald
Merrill Brockus
Tommy Morrill
Centerville
Tommy
Ermon Howard
St. Joseph Hospital
Dean McCullough
Cannon City
Colo
Charles. Classon
Hedrick
Vay Lidesay
Lindy
Iowa
Robert Anderson
Jas. Johnson
Hugh Wood
San Francisco
Lowell Kirkpatrick
Honolulu
Margaret Bodde
Rochester
N. Y
Betty Bowie
Des Moines
Wm. Bowie
LeRoy Spurgeon
Udell
Iowa City Hospital
LeRoy
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H.S. C. Club
You
White House
Main Street
Truman
Maring
Veterans Hospital
Roy
Monkey
Jackass
the Tribune
Bombardier Wegener
Des Moines Hospital
Ronald Probasco and Sons
Newton
Myrtle Gale
The
Oene
Rachelale
Molo
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