Civil Service Exam Set For Moulton July
A competitive U S Civil Service exam will be held in Moulton in July to fill a part time village carrier position. Applications close July 3 at the Moulton post office, with forms available from Postmaster J M Garrett. Applicants must bring a recent photograph and will be notified of exam details via admission cards.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Moulon
Moulton
Civil Service
J. M. Garrett
Rare pond lilies and garden blooms in Moulton
The Dr. E D Sellers home on North Main hosts unusual pond lilies amid a serene goldfish pool. Nearby, Elmer Wood and R K Oldham display notable roses and roses, with several local gardens praised for beauty as spring arrives. Morning visits reveal flowers closing by 2 PM.
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Dr. E. D. Sellers
North Main Street
Paul Moore
East 7Th St
Elmer Wood
Moulton
R. K. Oldham
East 4Th Street
Henderson Reunion At Yates Farm North Of Moulton
Relatives gathered at Charley Yates farm to honor Henderson grandparents who came to Iowa in 1847. The afternoon featured a ball game readings stories and music with few attendees. Officers were kept over and plans for next year’s reunion and the Monroe county Henderson convention were announced.
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Henderson
Charley Yates
Moulton
Iowa
Kate McCoy
Charley
Yates
Alexander
Sugar Henderson
Yates Grove
Monroe
Kate Mey
Anna Cutts
Walker
Martha McCullough
Will
Gumm
Law‘Gumm
Pauline
Nand Doris
Eos Cand
Local Happenings In and Around Moulton
Marshalltown visitor Mrs Cliff Tipton calls on her mother Mrs John Spurgeon. Tracy Iowa man W T Mickle weekends with Ray Thompson. Missouri residents Hurliman family travel for business near Chapel. I G McQueen attends Iowa State Bankers convention in Waterloo. Marian Bovard hosts Bridge Club with high score by Mrs Otis Edwards. McFall relatives host Moss family from Hartford Conn for a week. Helene Slobe marries Henry Schalten in Pella Iowa. Park Rapids Minn trip planned for Bovards and friends. Cleo Stansberry to Tulsa then Colorado Springs for health convalescence. P E O sisterhood met with Mrs Mabel Kimmel.
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Cliff Tipton
Marshalltown
John Spurgeon
W. T. Mickle
Tracy
Iowa
Ray Thompson
John L. Hurliman
Near Chapel
Moulton
I. G. McQueen
Iowa State Bankers Convention
Waterloo
Marian Bovard
Bridge Club
Otis Edwards
J. W. Mikels
Waukeegan
C. E. Hackathorn
W. L. Downing
Elizabeth Coons
F. C. Moore
Robert
Memphis
Alice Rector
Bloomfield
Geo. Trickler
Paul Howell
Lowell Horn
Elmer Lee Cox
Des Moines Register
Des Moines
Pearl Davis
Vern Wood
J. B.strohmier
Vancouver
Wash
Helen Strohmier
Eva Barnes
Sabetha
Kans
Earl J. McQuillen
Missouri
John L
Virgil Thompson
Thompson
F. E. Moss
Bobbie
Hartford
Moss
McFall
Jas. West
Mary
Moberly
Marguerite Berry
West
Leona
LeVelle Hurliman
Coatsville
Marvin W. Johnson
West Grove
Chillicothe Business College
Chillicothe
Marvin
E. A. Johnson
Near West Grove
Helene Slobe
Pella
Henry Schalton
Sioux Falls
S. Dak
H. W. Slobe
Schotten
G. L. Bovard
Marian
Carol Ruckel
Whitehall
Alva Bennett
Raymond
Park Rapids
Minn
Bovards
Long Lake
Cleo Stansberry
Tulsa
Okla
W. C. Murdy
Miss Stansberry
Miss Stansberry Will Accompany Mrs. Murdy, To Colorado: Springs, ‘Colo
They
Colorado
The
Mabel
Kimmel
Ais
Casady's Big Sale Draws Large Crowds
Casady Mercantile Company holds a promotional sale with over 100 entrants in a gold prize contest. Notable contestants include Jim Horn, Monterey Ball Team, Moulton Ball Club, and many local residents. Extra votes and heightened activity are expected Friday and Saturday leading to the closing at 10 p.m. Friday July 3.
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Casady Merc. Co
Jim Horn
Camp Fire Girls
Junior Tipton
Paul Hamilton
Jack Edwards
Lowell Adams
Burl Brockus
Etna Starr
F. L. Fox
Chas Norton
W. F. Stober
Leo Mote
Pearl Poe
Helen Horn
D. W. Davis
Mabel Turner
R. M. Godfrey
Monterey
Leota Horn
John Swartz
Cleo Stansberry
Sig Horn
Lois Dye
Arcel Bogle
Genevive Goldensteadt
Hortense Cox
Fred McLaughlin
M. S. McClure
J. F. Johnson
Clete Richardson
Helen Bassett
L. E. Tipton
Delorus Burcher
Verna Landsear
Roberta Ratliff
Earl Powell
M. A. McLaughlin
Lester Lawson
Chas. Yates
Moulton Ball Club
Will Tharp
Betty Vad
New Iowa Marriage Law Sets Five Day License Wait
The new law requires a five day waiting period for marriage licenses unless a district court judge or his appointed referee finds public policy favors immediate ceremony. Applications must be in writing to the county clerk, who issues a certificate and license as if filed in the couple’s residence county. If both parties are non residents, application may be made in any county.
The Funny Swede Appears At Colonial This Week
Brendel, the funniest of all funny Swedes, will appear at the Colonial Theatre Friday and Saturday in Mr. Lemon of Orange. The show is said to be one of Brendel's best and with the cooling system functioning perfectly the Colonial should enjoy capacity crowds on the above dates.
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Brendel
Colonial Theatre
Mr. Lemon
Orange
Colonial
Fire damages awning at Holman Store
A fire damaged the awning in front of the Holman Store last Wednesday night. Witnesses saw the awning afire and bystanders extinguished the blaze without calling the fire department.
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Holman
Fine Band Program For Saturday Night
Heavy rains last week delayed the band concert but the event is rescheduled for this weekend. Conductor Oval Carr announces new music and a special vocal solo by Paul McDanel as part of a series of summer selections. The program includes Gloria Overture Gala Night 12th St Ray Valse Souri d Avril Loyal American Memories Dream Hero of the Isthmus and a popular song by Paul McDanel with more vocal numbers planned.
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Paul McDanel
Mt Pleasant Institute Notes Faith Theme At League Gathering
Mt Pleasant Iowa June 22 1931 Moulton Tribune reports a League Institute in session with over 200 enrolled. Eight attendees from the hometown include Mrs Howard Ballew and Rev Frank A Wilder. The theme Daring To Live Courageously for Christ and His Church guides activities as participants seek new friendships and spiritual growth.
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Mt. Pleasant
Moulton Tribune
Eby
League
Howard Ballew
Frank A. Wilder
Christ
Beautiful Gypsie Moth Exhibit At Local Office
Paul Howell displayed a striking Gypsie Moth yesterday at this office. The specimen had a seven inch wingspan, greyish brown wings with half moon black markings, and a multicolored body, noted as one of the prettiest captured in this area.
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Paul Howell
White Leghorn Hen Sets Egg Size Record at Howell Farm
A White Leghorn hen at Jim Howell’s farm struts proudly as the prize egg laid for the Howell homestead measures 6% inches by 8 inches and weighs at least four ounces. The egg is described as a world beating record for the breed, surpassing ordinary expectations of size.
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Jim Howell
Howell
Howells
Your Greatest Enemy and Practice Sermons at Methodist Church
At The Churches Methodist Church the Sunday schedule includes Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. Mid week service at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday choir rehearsal at 8:00 p.m. Epworth League 7:00 p.m. church service 8:00 p.m. Bible study Friday 2:30 p.m. The morning sermon is Your greatest enemy and the evening sermon is Practice. Anthem by the choir and music by the orchestra. The pastor Frank A. Wilder will return Saturday from the Institute and a chicken dinner is offered Thursday night for 26 cents.
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
Frank A. Wilder
Presbyterian Church Sunday School and Services
Sunday school at 10:00 and preaching at 8:00 mark the week after heavy rain that reduced attendance. Rain and mud hinder but do not block worship as the church and its Sunday school, built by youth and hope, look to growth. Richard Sneed, son of Bert and Helen Sneed, grandson of the Carsons, will preach Sunday morning July 5. He is a Grinnell College senior with a bright future.
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Presbyterian Church
Richard Sneed
Bert
Helen Sneed
R. B. Carson
Richard
Grinnell College
Church of God Sunday Schedule and Day Service
The notice invites all to the Church of God with Sunday school at 10 oclock the young people's meeting at 630 and the Children Day service at 8 oclock. It promises good singing good recitations and a Pilgrim drill. Everyone is invited in hopes of doing you good.
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Church of God
Gardens Sermon Concludes Nature Bible Series
Christian Church announces a 10 a.m. church school and an 11 a.m. adult worship with the pastor V. S. Stagner delivering the last sermon in the nature Bible series titled Gardens. Special music, 7 p.m. Endeavor and Junior High groups, 7 p.m. Evening gospel at 8 p.m. Children story hour, 8 p.m. Choir practice Wednesday evening. A Cootie Party for older youth, Thursday 8:30 p.m. in the church social room.
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Christian Church
V. S. Stagner
Thermometer Reaches 100 Degrees Amid Heat Wave
The thermometer soars to a peak of 100 degrees as a heat wave grips the week. Residents recall last year’s extreme heat while brief local rains offer relief at intervals.
Byers Return Home After Kansas Visit
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Byers have returned to their home in Hays Kansas after spending two weeks at the home of Mrs Byers parents Mr and Mrs B A Walker.
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Myr
H. W. Byers
Hays
Kans
Social notes and travel updates from Ottumwa and vicinity
Mr and Mrs Roy Beggs spent Tuesday in Des Moines attending an automobile meeting. Mrs Paul Angle and her son Bobby visited Ottumwa relatives Monday. Jas Edwards returned home improved after weeks of medical care in Ottumwa. Mrs Mamie Whittlesey and child visited relatives at John Severs home from Boone for two weeks. Evelyn Siler left for Pomona California for an indefinite visit with her sisters. Mrs N J Banning of Farlin IA aids care for her sick grandson in Ottumwa. L C Gorman hosted two tables of Bridge with Hackathorn winning high score Wade consolation and Iriss Wright guest prize. The WHO club held an all day picnic at Tempa Childs’ near Coatsville for birthdays of Gorman and Wade. Williams will visit Cincinnati and Oklahoma City for family visits.
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Roy Beggs
Des Moines
John Severs
Evelyn Siler
Pomona
Calif
Grace Earl
Helen Reed
N. J. Banning
Farlin
Elmer Post
Guardson
L. C. Gorman
C. E. Hackathorn
R. C. Wade
Iriss Wright
WHO Club
Tempa Childs
Coatsville
R._C
Wade
Buddy - Worley
Annabeth
Merle ‘Williams
Cincinnati
Lincoln Castor
Williams
Newie
Oklahoma City
Roy Wilson Dead From Heart Attack in Chariton
Word came yesterday of the death of Roy Wilson formerly of Moulton. He died of heart trouble in Chariton where he had been employed. He was about 27 and had suffered poor health since childhood. Survived by his mother, sister Mrs Dolly Sherman, brothers Harry Ray and James, two aunts, and other relatives. Body to be brought to Moulton for burial.
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Roy Wilson
Moulton
Chariton
Dolly Sherman
Harry
Ray
James
Susan Shook
John Southern
Roy
Chamber of Commerce Plans Short Course Jam Boree Meeting
President G A MacKenzie has called a Chamber of Commerce gathering tonight at Pulliam Park at 8 o clock to elect officers and name committees for the fall celebration. The event aims to ensure the success of this year with strong local participation.
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G. A. MacKenzie
Chamber of Commerce
Pulliam Park
Barkley Wins $10 Contest Prize
Local attorney J R Barkley received a $10 check yesterday from Mid-Continent Petroleum. The advertising contest drew entries of humorous and serious types. Barkley’s entry was selected as the winner.
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J. R. Barkley
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Casady
League Institute
Anne
Centerville
L. L. Lemming
Bethlehem
Penna
Pacific Coast
Ottumwa
Odd Fellows Council
Wapello County
Centerville Liberty Band
America
B. G. Hawkins
Stevenson
J. B. Sneed
Keystone Traveler
Wapelio I. O. O. F. Council
Unionville Lodge
Moravia Lodge
Seymour Lodge
Centerville Municipal Band
Gower
Appanoose-Seymour Lodges
Rebekah
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