M. H. S Battle Has Draw With Bloomfield in Wet Clash
Moulton and Bloomfield battled to a 0-0 tie on a sloppy Centerville field as Evan Evans shone for Moulton and the teams mudded through four quarters. The heavy Bloomfield lineup slowed Moulton’s speed, with fumbles and slippery ball limiting scoring chances and both squads displaying strong defense and no rough play.
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Garrett
Mud Dogs
H. S
Moulton
Evan Evans
Bloomfielders
Moulton Bloomfield Horn
Wagler Brown
RT Hill Evans
Tarrence Cole
McGowan Gregory
Speer Daniels
IB Horn Poffenberger
Rupe
Branstetter
Poffenberger
Bloomfield
Gibson
McGowan
Porter
Boatman
Edwards
Wager
Broshar
Centerville
K. D. Melcher
Moulton M E Church notes sermon on modern evils
A Sunday program at the Moulton M E Church drew a record crowd for services and a strong address against dancing gambling and movies. The preacher warned that even good inventions can be corrupted and urged the town to condemn evil without fear. He praised the town’s youth as its precious asset and urged older folk to convert to the Christian life to avoid driving young people away from God.
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M. E
Moulton
Moulton Jamboree Weekend Offers Food Fun and Prizes
The Moulton Jamboree on October 8 and 9 features a full program with Ku Klux Klan Day, bands, sports, and contests. Highlights include corn and produce premium prizes, horse shoe pitching cash awards, a parade, public speaking by prominent figures, religious services, and extra perks for Ford drivers and large families attending. Local events run from morning through night with marching, exhibitions, and prizes designed to attract farmers and residents.
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KKK
Appanoose Co. Klan
Paris E. Wells
M. E. Church
Chas. Johnson
Ford Garage
The New Season Brings Second Crop Apple Display
Moulton leads with second crop stories from Ben Kimmel on West 7th Street. Huntsman’s Favorite apples weighed about a pound each and reflect careful orchard care. Other exhibitors like R B Carson and Mrs Roy Beggs report promising grape crops. Sam Fox travels to Des Moines to arrange cherry pie and grape jelly efforts.
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Moulton
Ben Kimmel
West 7Th St
Iowa
Mr. Kimmel
Huntsman
Kimmel
R. B. Carson
Roy Beggs
Fragmentary 19th Century Note Mentions Rev Walter A Smith
A garbled excerpt references daily newspaper gossip and petty rounds of business and pleasure. The text mentions sinners and a recurring figure named Rev Walter A Smith as pastor, with unclear context or sequence of events.
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Jes Tomanke
Tate
Moulton Village Delivery Service Earns Praise
The first week of Moulton's village delivery service ends with favorable comments on convenience. Carriers Pearl Davis and John Bowie handle rounds well. Patrons urged to thank Postmaster Garrett if pleased, while noting government rules limit door delivery where sidewalks are absent.
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Moulton
Pearl Davis
John Bowie
Servita
Garrett
Farm Bureau Meeting Set by Washington Township
The Washington township Farm Bureau will meet at Center School house on October 15 starting promptly at 7:30 PM. The program includes music, business, a children’s segment, talks by a railroad farmer a merchant farmer and a banker farmer, plus a guest talk by Danish Farm Bureau worker Mr Peder Petersen. A social hour and refreshments follow. all invited.
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Farm Bureau Organization
Washington Township
Center School House
Peder Petersen
Farm Bureau
Phen
Church of God Holiness Meets in Baptist Church
The Church of God Holiness conducts services at a Baptist church with a Sunday morning session at 10 o’clock. A preaching service occurs every fourth Saturday at 11 o’clock, with Sunday evening services at 7:30 led by Rev. William B. Steven of Queen City. Prayer meetings are held regularly.
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Baptist Church
Bundey
Steven
Queen City
Methodist Revival Nears Close. Dr Wells Preaches Boldly
Last week of revival at the Methodist church wraps up this week as Dr Wells delivers sermons described as fearless in denouncing evil. Crowds filled the church last Sunday to hear him on amusements, with warnings against card games, dancing, and low grade films. He cites statistics on girls diverted by dances and links crimes to entertainment, praising his frank, distinctive style and urging attendance each night under the cross sign.
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Methodist Church
Dr. Wells
Wells
Local Social and Travel Notes From Ottumwa Area
Local social items mention Mr and Mrs Don Gregory driving home to Long Beach after two months with relatives, visits by Bernard Berry Howard Ballew and others, R B Carson’s 88th birthday, and multiple trips to Des Moines Ottumwa and Mt Vernon. Social clubs and church activities noted including M F Club luncheon and Christian missionary society. Events at Colonial theatre and hair shop mention.
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Don Gregory
Long Beach
Cali
Bernard Berry
Keokuk
Howard Ballew
Sam Richardson
G. L. Bovard
Daugher
Wm. Powers
Worth Fox
Des Moines
Curtis Jones
Carol
Pearl Kemper
Neela Darnell
L. F.morrow
The
Christian Missionary Society
John Caswell
Ben Kimmel
Alice Gay
Swan
Moulton
East Second St
Morris Ferris
Bragdon
Vene Gale
Centerville
M. F. Dowell
Lillian Berry
Marguerite
Pulaski
W. L. Downing
Minneapolis
Trafford Jayne
Sam Cole
P. E. O. Organization
Harrelson and Tharp United in Bloomfield Ceremony
Miss Martha E. Harrelson of Moulton and Virgil L. Tharp of West Grove wed Monday afternoon October 5 at Frank Bellis home in Bloomfield. Rev C W Heady officiated. Bride is daughter of Sam Harrieson and groom son of Henry. They plan to reside in Des Moines.
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Martha E. Harrelson
Moulton
Virgil L. Tharp
West Grove
Frank Bellis
Bloomfield
C. W. Heady
Baptist Church
Sam Harrieson
Henry Aware
Des Moines
Stage Set for Jamboree in Moulton
Readiness for three days of talks amusements and sports highlights a town jamboree in Moulton. Merchants offer prizes bargains and specials on Main Street with continuous band concerts and a big free act every day.
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Moulton
School Notes and Club Elections Highlight Local News
The Modern Health Crusade begins next week amid plans for classroom disease control. The Dramatic Club elected officers Ellen Riggs as President and Garnet Lowry as Vice President with new members joining. a Christmas play is planned. Local sports include a football game Saturday at three, basketball practices, and upcoming games against Mystic and Livonia. Twelve graduates are attending colleges, and President Coolidge's Omaha address was heard by students. Examinations start this week with limited exemptions, and a Jamoree parade preparation is underway.
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The
Dramatic Club
Ellen Riggs
Garnet Lowry
Dessa Johnson
Erma Voss
Coolidge
Omaha
Mason Clark
Zenith
Christian Church Sunday School and Worship Times
Sunday school at 10 o clock and communion worship at 11 o clock announced for Christian and Presbyterian churches, inviting members to attend services.
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M. E. Church Notes
Wm. Hurd
F. Dooley
C. A. Stuckey
C. C. Beggs
Montgomery Sons
Standard Oil Station
I. G. McQueen
First National Bank
Lane Cafe
Oneal
Gregory Motor Co
A. G. Rogers
S. A. Mace
Oral Carr Cafe
Bonner & Son
Gus Schulz
Holman’s Grocery
Clark & Clark
West
W. F. Guile
Tom King
Otis Edwards
Phoenix Hose
Bragdon Shop
Sol
Pete
Morrow Store
Tobin Bros
W. L. Blosser
Bowie Bros
Mystic Moulton
Llyod Thurston
Farmers Community Day
B. B. Bird Motor Co
Geo. L. Bovard
Sam Fox
Tuesay
Walter A. Smith
Farm Bureau Meeting
Church OF God Holiness
Ocal
Harrelson
THARP
Seven Rooms
Miss Clark
Garnett Lowry
Marjorie Raegan
Iona Evans
Nyoma Hildreth
Mystic
Livonia
Presbyterian Church
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