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Newspaper

Moulton Weekly Tribune

Location

Moulton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1956

Page

3

Names Of Those Who Have Not Filed Exemption Forms

Lloyd Rose county assessor calls attention via Tribune ad to veterans and widows who have not signed exemption blanks. The list includes Moulton Lawrence O Beach Earl A Burrows Jack E Crawford Gale Daniels James O Davis Sherman Fletcher David M Grey Mrs Stella Hamilton Paul Howell Mrs L Kemper Ronald Mitchell Ralph E Newcomer Arminta B Pedrick John Rose Paul Sadderis Robert L Stansberry Harold Stewart Washington Two Paul L Hostetter Norman Dale Stuckey Wells Two Blaine Gordy Frederick Horn Dade M Brown Sigle Mikels Wm G Selvy W Dwane Walking may still have signed since list was made. if not sign in assessor's office before July 1, 1956 to be eligible.

Lawrence O. Beach Earl A. Burrows Jack E. Crawford Gale Daniels James O. Davis Sherman Fletcher David M. Grey Stella Hamilton Paul Howell L. Kemper Ronald Mitchell Ralph E. Newcomer Arminta B. Pedrick John Rose Paul Sadderis Robert L. Stansberry Harold Stewart Washington Two Paul L. Hostetter Norman Dale Stuckey Wells Two Blaine Gordy Frederick Horn Dade M. Brown Sigle Mikels Wm. G. Selvy W. Dwane

Moulton Hornets Defeat Bloomfield In 16 6 Victory

The Moulton Hornets softball team routed Bloomfield 16 to 6 Monday night. Pitcher Oren Starr controlled the mound as Tipton and Starr homered. Manager Max Moulton previews upcoming games against Leighton Unionville and Floris with Reberry to pitch Friday. The City League standings show NW atop, NE second, SW third, SE last, with Monday games fueling local excitement. Bloomfield beat Moulton 12 11 in a wild Sunday game, ahead of Moulton hosting Floris this Sunday. Little Leaguers, including the Dicky Ford team from Ottumwa, have three straight wins. Dicky club is last year’s district champion. Game starts 6:00 p.m.

Moulton Hornets Bloomfield Oren Starr Moulton Tipton Starr Max Moulton Leighton Unionville Reberry Northeast Southwest Southeast Dicky Ford Ottumwa Dicky Club

Singspiration at Orleans Church This Sunday

A Singspiration service will be held at Orleans Church this Sunday at 2 30 p m. The public is invited to attend.

Orleans Orleans Church

Centerville BPW Meets in Moulton for Dinner and Program

The Business and Professional Women of Centerville met at the Methodist Church parlors in Moulton for a 6:30 dinner served by the WSCS. Following the dinner the business meeting and program was held.

Centerville Methodist Church Moulton WSCS

Little Leaguers Tie Centerville For Third Straight Win

Last Friday the Moulton Little Leaguers beat Centerville Iowa Trust 5 to 4 for their third consecutive victory. Pitcher Jimmy Brown allowed four hits while Marvin McCoy and Davis led the offense with key hits for Moulton.

Little Leaguers Centerville Iowa Trust Jimmy Brown Moulton Marvin McCoy Davis

Just Between You and Me Moulton Summer Projects

Citizens weigh three proposed summer projects reorganization of schools to include outside districts, an enlarged purified water supply, and a dial system for the local telephone, with support for board representation, funding, and future efficiency. Also notes on veterans exemptions, fishing trip prep, and local office heat.

Moulton Board of Education

Appanoose Farmers Urged to Sign Soil Bank

County Extension Director Harold Holder urges Appanoose County farmers to sign for soil bank benefits. Sign-up ends July 20 with risk to harvest value if corn deteriorates by July 1 to 20. Farmers decide by July 31 whether to destroy the crop, accept the minimum, or opt out. maximum sign-ups require field designations and fall field checks by township committees.

Soil Bank Harold Holder

Goettsche Meredith Nuptials in Grinnell

Miss Lois Goettsche of Des Moines and Gene Meredith were married at the Grinnell Methodist Church in a lavender and yellow ceremony. The couple plans a ten day western trip and will reside in Searsboro where the groom works with his father.

Lois Goettsche Des Moines Moulton Konrad Goettsche Richland Gene Meredith Melvin Meredith Scarsboro Grinnell J. E. DeLong Lilly of the Valley Spray Clifford Archer Melba Fudge Kay Lindley Rex James Larry Meredith Roy Goettsche Bob Gause Harold Meredith Searsboro Joyce Dissinger Warren James Alice Gause Sandy Sarver Searsboo Moulton High School Clases

Merchants Open Part Of Day Here On July Fourth

Moulton stores will close at 10 00 a m on July 4 and stay shut for the day to let proprietors and employees enjoy the holiday. The post office will close with no delivery, but lobby access for boxes remains. Davis County Savings Bank office also closes all day.

Moulton W. A. Powell Moulton Chamber of Commerce

Grasshopper Spraying In Full Swing In Iowa Farmland

Grasshopper infestation in Iowa has intensified over four years with last year’s large scale spraying in Appanoose county and growing trouble this season. Hoppers shift from pastures to beans and corn, making edge spraying around fields effective. Use Dieldrin now before hay or pasture use resumes in 15 to 30 days. livestock grazing restrictions noted. Aldrin usable for hay after 7 to 15 days. County Extension Director Harold Holder urges contacting local extension office for details. The Philathea class of the Methodist church meets with Mrs. Gale Huddleston on Monday evening July 2, led by Mrs. Dick Ballew.

Iowa Appanoose County Harold Holder

Des Moines Business School Graduate Marries in Newton

A 1954 wedding joins a Des Moines American Institute of Business graduate and a Scarsboro high school alumnus. Both pursued shorthand instruction backgrounds with current work at Maytags in Newton. The ceremony was witnessed by many relatives and friends.

American Institute of Business Des Moines Maytags Newton Scarsboro

Mystic Man Killed Struck by Train

Pete Stepnoski, 75, was accidentally killed by a Milwaukee freight train at Mystic on Sunday. His body was found on the tracks that afternoon. He is survived by his widow, three daughters, and Mrs Gale Daniels of near Moulton, with three daughters having died earlier.

Pete Stepnoski Mystic Gale Daniels Moulton

Jackpot Grows at Moulton Saturday Draws

The Saturday night free drawings in Moulton now offer a $25.00 jackpot. To win, a participant must be present and have their name drawn at 9:00 PM this Saturday. Last week winners included Mrs. Cam Hays, Larry Harrington, Orville Moore, and Junior Forsythe with $2.50 each, plus Dale Dawson who won $5.00.

Moulton Cam Hays Larry Harrington Orville Moore Junior Forsythe Dale Dawson

Rain Shower Restores Small Water Supplies in Community

Another shower delivered about a quarter inch of rain, with gauges showing over 1 4 inch. The rain aided corn and beans and fading pastures but could not fully relieve drought, as ponds remain low and wells dry on surrounding farms.

Emory Garr Dies at 80 in Chariton Community

Emery Garr, 80, longtime Simmons area resident, died at home in Chariton Missouri after a long illness. He was born in Simmons and lived there most of his life. Survived by wife Lucinda Sleeth, 14 children, 62 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. Also left are two sisters Howard Sleeth of Moulton and Pearl Wages of Malcolm Iowa, plus brother Ernest. Funeral held Sunday in Chariton conducted by Rev Stufflebeam from Unionville. Burial in Simmons cemetery.

Emery Garr Chariton Mr. Garr Simmons Lucinda Sleeth Howard Sleeth Moulton Pearl Wages Malcom Iowa Ernest Chariton, Mo Rev Stufflebeam Unionville Simmons Cemetery

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Forsythe

A Sunday June 24 picnic in Moulton City Park honored Mrs Ross Forsythe on her birthday. Attendees included Lydia Jones Clint Forsythe Monroe Grace Knott and family Nathan Adams Walter Ada Oliver Exline Creech Sigourney Hutchison Elam Drake Kirby and many others from Centerville Litchfield Kala mazoo Des Moines and Des Moines area towns. Afternoon callers joined the group as they extended birthday wishes for many more anniversaries.

Moulton Ross Forsythe Lydia Jones Clint Forsythe Monroe Grace Knott Roger and Kermit Nathan Adams Walter Adams Ada Oliver Exline James Creech Sigourney Cecil Shiffett Webster Joe Hutchison Des Moines Nellie Hutchison Kalamazoo Mich Jennie Elam Litchfield Minn Murl Drake Centerville Erea Kirby Joan J. B. Forsythe Lester Hutchison Coleen Junior Forsythe Stevie Dennis Pam Lawrence Oliver Clarence Horn W. A. Hutchison Oran and Veil Garl Catherall Ross C Forsythe Ariel Sleeth J. A. Shanks Forsythe

O H M Club Meets With Bonnie Davis

The O H M club met with Bonnie Davis on June 21. Eight members attended along with one guest, Mrs Byron Tate and daughter, and eleven children. The meeting opened with hymns, minutes were read and approved, two bills presented, and Lonie Horn thanked the club for a rose bowl and card during illness. No new business. A mystery box was drawn by Lonie Horn, Ruth Stevenson received a birthday gift, and the meeting closed with The Lord's Prayer.]>[]

O. H. M. Club Bonnie Davis Byron Tate Lonie Horn Ruth Stevenson

Calif women visit relatives in Centerville and Filmore

Mrs. Claude Baker of Filmore California and Mrs. Jessie Sparks of Centerville visited the past week at the home of their brothers and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Pearl Davis.

Claude Baker Filmore Calif Jessie Sparks Centerville Pearl Davis

Water Woes Hit Moulton as Pumps Fail Again

Water Supt. Howard Sleeth faced repeated failures in supplying Moulton with adequate water. A city reservoir pump could not be primed, forcing a switch to the Wabash reservoir where a portable pump started flow but a broken main cut supply. Repairs delayed by dry weather and vandalism at the Wabash pump left residents urged to use water for essentials until full service resumed.

Howard Sleeth Moulton City Wabash Reservoir Wabash

Former resident dies in Kansas after hip fracture

Mrs. John Campbell of Yates Center Kansas died at Iola hospital Tuesday morning June 26 at age 89. A broken hip and heart condition led to death after a three week illness. She was born near Moulton daughter of Joseph and Katherine Gale. The Campbells moved to Kansas about fifty years ago. Survived by husband and six children Jim Howard and Gale of Yates Center and daughter Mrs Winifred Myers of California. Funeral arrangements pending. Kate Gale of Centerville is a sister. relatives in Moulton include Mrs Rachel Gale Mrs Glen Jones Mildred Gale Dell and Frank Daniels.

Moulton John Campbell Yates Center Kans Iola Campbell Joseph Katherine Gale Campbells Kansas Jim Howard Gale Winifred Myers California Kate Gale Centerville Rachel Gale Glen Jones Mildred Gale Dell Frank Daniels

Local Social Notes Include Visits And Upcoming Youth Conference

The P M Bridge Club met at the Wegeners with honors to Mrs Hugh Wood Sr and Dick Eby. Families vacationing include Don Wright family in the Black Hills and Nellie Hutchison visiting Kalama zoo Michigan. Curtis Hamilton and Kermit Edwards fished Minnesota Fergus Falls area. Moulton youths Anne Anderson Elaine McCullough Frank Dawson Hansel Rohl attend Christian Church Youth Conference at Central College in Pella from June 24 to June 30. Ted Edwards of Cedar Rapids visits his parents in town.

P. M. Bridge Club W. A. Wegener Hugh Wood Dick Eby Don Wright Karen Marija Daniels Black Hills South Dakota Nellie Hutchison Kalamazoo Mich Joe Hutchison Des Moines Bill Lester Hutchison Curtis Hamilton Kermit Edwards Minnesota Fergus Falls Moulton Christian Church Central College Pella Anne Anderson Elaine McCullough Frank Dawson Hansel Rohl Ted Edwards Cedar Rapids Mrs Otis. Edwards

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lloyd Rose the Tribune STING BPW OF You Roy Jack Waggoner Buil Shoals Doc and Pearl Earth Goettsche-Meredith Philathea The Gale Huddleston Dick Ballew Mystic Man Emory Garr Mrs. Forsythe
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