14 May 1959
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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1959
Page
1
A reflective editorial urges students to use thinking to improve grades avoid trouble and reduce risky behavior on trips. It questions mindset of drivers and athletes and argues one thoughtful moment can prevent danger and negative judgments on the community.
Public invited to May 19 2 30 pm high school gym for awards and recognitions including Athletic Music Scholarship pins Valedictorian citizenship and Salvatorian Awards Gerald Dunsmore speaks on Whats it Worth to You A dramatic critic leaves early prompting a joke about the next act
A shopper jokes that scented bath products taste nice but doubt their effect compared with a real bath, reflecting lighthearted consumer banter on a bath shop purchase.
Calendar listings show events from May at the high school including Junior-Senior Banquet Baccalaureate and Commencement. Other items include Award Assembly Home Economics Style Show and early graduation for junior high and seniors with an Alumni Banquet.
The schedule lists daily lunch items for May 11 to May 15. Meals feature Weiners with sauer kraut and mashed potatoes on May 11, vegetable beef stew on May 12, scalloped corn on May 13, ground pork on potatoes May 14, and macaroni and cheese with ham salad sandwiches on May 15.
A playful list rewrites common names and roles with odd substitutions such as Elvin becoming a Straight, Karen a Hank, John a Mommerie, Larry a Dishwasher, and Sam a Black. The piece playfully contrasts familiar labels with unexpected swaps, creating whimsical pairs throughout.
Seventh grade students presented a history program about the gold rush with two skits a diary and reports. They toured the depot engine with Mr Heintze who answered questions and received nature books by Sue Campbell praised for humor and information.
Lyn Daniels won a writing contest after a health unit on alcohol dangers. The class hosted Adell Eighth graders who visited Friday and plan to welcome them again next year. The afternoon featured an Africa film and Mrs Albright sharing items from Africa.
An urgent call reports a boy swallowed a fountain pen. The doctor asks what the father is doing while waiting, and the father replies he is using a pencil. The lighthearted exchange highlights improvised self care amid a medical emergency.
A brief exchanged scene shows a cowhand teasing a rancher about saddle orientation. The rancher retorts that the hand does not know which way he is going, highlighting tension and mischief on the ranch.
Co B. Bud Wahl of Exline was honored on his birthday May 6 with a cooperative supper at his daughter Dor othy Smith’s home in Centerville. The gathering featured a lace table, three decorated cakes, and gifts opened with ten great grandchildren present.
The Glenwood Community Clinic Meeting will be held at the School Auditorium at eight in the evening on May 20. Guy Kirby presides, Dr. Wallace M. Pearson serves as master of ceremonies, and Dr. W. H. Casner will speak on Rural Extension Clinic Services. Performances include Elizabeth Daniels, Robbie Tague, Gene Barbour, and Hans Waecker's puppet show.
Welcome Rebekah Lodge met in regular session on May 7 with Marcia McKenzie in charge. Final plans were completed to attend the Fourth district Convention in Moravia on May 8. The calendar committee named solicitors to cover the town for club and anniversary dates. Eighteen members attended the Moravia convention on May 8 and the traveling emblem was presented to Moravia lodge No. 404. An earlier co op supper honored retiring N G Myrtle Starr at the I O O F Hall. Musical bingo followed with prizes for all.
The New Hope 4 H club met at Mrs Don Newland’s home on May 4 voting six members for roll call A Home Grounds Improvement I have made The winners in grooming were Senior Sara Stevenson Intermediate Launa Tharp Junior Sue Waybill They will represent the club at the county grooming contest May 21 A May 12 meeting at Lois Harris home will plan Rally Night Sara Stevenson spoke on Selections of Fabric and Janet Glassgow on A Simple Sewing Unit
A witty exchange portrays a customer asking for a smarter clerk and the reply notes that the smarter clerks spotted her approach. The quip captures a humorous dynamic about perception and service in a shop setting.
Two women near an airliner ask the pilot not to travel faster than sound so they can converse. The remark adds a humorous note to preflight preparations and showcases light aviation humor.
Local fishing reports highlight bass and bluegill catches along the River Chariton and Missouri ponds with claims of size and weight. A tulip patch column praises flowers and lampoons dog leash notices while critiquing rising taxes amid broad spending and local council rules.
The 4-H Girls clubs plan a Mother-Daughter Tea on Saturday May 16 at the Methodist church in Centerville. Mothers grandmothers and special guests from county clubs will attend. Campaigning runs 12:30 to 1:60 with a program including Kathy Klum Linda Johnston and other leaders and members. Maurice Olsen attended a southern Iowa superintendent meeting in Chariton Tuesday.
Local newspaper pricing notes two subscription rates: eight dollars per year within the territory and two dollars outside. The period formatting suggests a historical issue marking price structures for readers.
Eleven clubs nominate candidates for county offices with campaign speakers. Voting will follows a Mother Daughter Tea as clubs select one voter to cast ballots for their group.
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