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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
5
Miss Mary Ellen Brown and Milford Leon Horn were married in a 2:00 p m ceremony at the Methodist church in Moulton. The couple leaves for Centerville residence after a reception at the bride’s home, with Horn operating the Shamrock Electric Shop.
Miss Clara Hutchison and Junior Bogle married at the Christian Church Saturday June 24 with Rev. Stanley Bartlett officiating. Attendants were Miss Shirley Purdum and LaVonne Hanes. The couple will reside in Ottumwa after graduation from local high school and Buick Garage employee groom.
A 6 year old, Darrel Cole, son of Mr and Mrs Ray Cole, drowned in a pond on the Cole farm five miles west of Bloomfield. He swam with other boys who ran for help. Centerville rescue car operated 90 minutes without success. His body remained underwater about 30 minutes before recovery.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Adams spent the past week visiting their son Raymond and his wife in Monticello.
A humorous local column recounts Oscar Starr’s misadventure with a creek and missing trousers during a cow retrieval, then notes Orpha Taylor’s resilient outlook after life’s shocks. It sneaks in a fireworks tip and invites readers to Moulton on July 4 for a free display.
Joyce Winans and Glenice Clin kenbeard of the Christian Youth Fellowship will travel Sunday with Mrs. Stanley Bartlett to the Disciples of Christ youth conference at Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant. A short commissioning service is planned Sunday morning before departure.
Dr E D Sellers remains in critical condition at Wabash Hospital in Moberly after illness weeks ago. His sons Earl of Des Moines and Herbert of Davenport were summoned to the bedside last Saturday. Mrs Sellers stays in Moberly near her husband. Mr and Mrs I J Maring and two sons Darwin and Darrell of Ft Madison visited relatives in Moulton Sunday.
A Tuesday morning blaze in Unionville Iowa destroyed the Phil Hinote grocery store and the adjacent Masonic Hall above it. Discovered around 3 am, the fire spread rapidly from the Hinote store into the hall. Centerville firefighters confined the flames to the single building. Insurance coverage partially mitigates the loss. only a few items were saved.
Nelson Hopper closed his drug sundries business in Moulton on Monday. He had occupied the former Berry Drug Store here and said local business could not support his operation. The stock has been moved to his partner store at Glenwood.
Molo Theatre manager C A Bedford says starting July 1 the adult admission increases to 35 cents while children’s tickets stay the same. Upgraded machines and sound heads prompt the price hike, though tickets remain 15 cents cheaper than neighboring towns. Featured are color film The Last Bandit with William Elliott and Abbott and Costello in Mexican Hayride, plus Down To the Sea in Ships with Richard Widmark and Lionel Barrymore, and a midweek whaling epic with a starry cast.
The Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting at the hall on Wednesday July 5 at 8 00 oclock All members urged to be present There will be election of officers The meeting is called by Mrs Robert Southern president of the organization
The notice urges Centerville residents to verify homestead exemption filings at the county assessor and reports at least 15 from Moulton had not filed. It warns that failing to file costs 25 mills. Also lists local visitors and relatives at Eva Singley’s home including the Singley family from Centerville and nearby towns.
The Moulton Legion Junior Baseball Team travels to Kellogg for the second round of the Fifth District tournament tonight. They drew a first round bye and face the Newton New Sharon winner at 6 30 p m. If they win, they advance to the finals tomorrow night. The lineup includes Ronald Childs Rex Tipton Paul Edwards Phillip Edwards Terry Johnson Jerry Johnson Jack Fowler Eddie Harris Jackie Stubblefield Rex Wood Richard Harris Charles Turner Lavern Horn George Glassgow Mike Morgan and Rex Carr.
The Moulton Christian Church elected officers for the coming year. Elders include William Hutchison Rolla Morrow Ralph Mikels and Harold Winans. Deacons named Donald Thomas Charles Brinegar Glenn McCullough Edwin Carlis Robert Morrow Clifford Singley Doyle Anderson and Burdette Utterback. Deaconesses Christine Anderson Larue Kerwin Dora Singley Ada Wright Garnet Young Grace West Nanna Mikels Georgia McCullough. Trustees Harold Winans Glenn McCullough and William Hutchison. Treasurer Larue Kerwin. Financial Secretary Verna Morrow. Church School Superintendent Robert Morrow with LaVonne Moore and Charles Brinegar as assistants. Church School Treasurer Anita Church School Secretary Joyce Unity. Representatives Robert Morrow William Hutchison and Anita Winans.
Short graveside services were read by Rev. Juanita McConnell of Moravia Methodist Church for Craig Daniels, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker, buried Sunday at Oakland cemetery after birth Saturday night at St. Joseph Hospital in Ottumwa. The mother Pauline Daniels has been staying with her sister in Ottumwa as Mr. Baker serves in Kuwait.
Carl Bentzinger is appointed head cattle buyer for the John Morrell Co. of Ottumwa. He is the father of Rev. Richard Bentzinger, pastor of Moulton Methodist Church. Maryetta Wood leaves today for Grundy Center to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Jack Wise of St. Louis spent the weekend at Marvin Dye’s parental home. Dr and Mrs Harry Wise, visiting her father Hodge Dneal, left for Waterloo en route to Douglas Wyoming. Mr and Mrs Pearl Smith and daughter and Mr and Mrs Carl Smith and son from Kirksville visited briefly at the Alva Bennett home. Mrs Minerva Johnson and Leo Drake with Mr and Mrs Virgil Robinson visited the Alvin York home near Mark Iowa. Wendell York family from New Jersey visiting here, occasion at hand.
The Moulton club defeated Lancaster 10 to 2 as E. J. Kerby hurled a strong game and the lineup erupted with timely hits. The Lemons host Lancaster again Sunday at the high school diamond at 2 30 p m with revenge on their minds after the earlier loss.
Funeral services were held for Harrison Bailey at the Pleasant Valley Church near Unionville. The 62 year old resident died last Saturday from a heart attack. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and four brothers including Jack Bailey a former sheriff of Appanoose County. Bailey was well known to many older residents of the community.
A long list of visits and travels featuring Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bedford in Des Moines, Jim Tipton in Iowa City, Carol Horn and Joe Hutchison from Des Moines, and Marjorie Eagle returning to Moulton from Mitchellville. Californians Kirk Fox and Clyde Moulton visit relatives. Glenice Cowell returns from Mason City. multiple trips to Ames, Ottumwa, Galesburg, and Centerville. births include Ray Hauser’s son Paul Dale. hospital plans for Mrs. Joe Linden in Iowa City. travel notes on Oss and Siler families. wedding attendances in Kansas City with Colleen Arbuckle. O. E. S. Friendship meeting attendees from Moulton and state officers present.
The I O O F committee and local merchants in Moulton announce a larger Fourth of July fireworks display. Chairman Merval Moulton says added funding will ensure an extraordinary show, with free admission and parking on the athletic field. An I O O F refreshment stand will be on site for convenience.
Pioneer Senior Institute the summer institute of the Methodist Youth Fellowship is in session at Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant this week. Attendees from the local MYF include Elaine Brown Julia Kriegermeier Shari Lu Powell Janet Swarts Ronald Childs Jack Fowler Richard Harris Jack Stubblefield and Rex Wood. They will report to the Sunday evening MYF meeting at 7 00 pm.
At the Methodist Church Board of Education meeting on June 20 the following Sunday school teachers and assistants were elected to serve: Nursery Phyllis Morrow Betty Anselme Class 1 Shari Lu Powell Ruby Davison Class 2 Ruby Davison Shari Lu Powell Class 3 Lorraine Moore Iva Fern Jay Class 4 Mrs J E McKenzie Paul Davison Class 5 Mrs Alice Horn Paul Davison Class 6 Mrs Ruby Huff Dorothy Hubbard Class 7 Ida Mace Marie Ballew Class 8 Earl Brown Leslie Feight Class 9 Hugh Wood Rev Bentzinger Class 10 Duain Horn Elvin Jay Class 11 Elsie Edwards Irma Wood Class 12 Mrs S M Horn Mable Barnhart Class 13 Clarence Horn J E B McKenzie Class 14 Nora Jenkins Mrs Grey Sunday school officers include Co A Bedford Supt Mrs Elvin Jay Missionary Supt Vera Jordan Secy Treas Martha Brown Asst Secy Treas Edna Fox Librarian.
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