New Overland Knight Deal Forms Local Auto Firm
Centerville and Moravia concern buy Roy Reyes agency for Overland and Willys Knight cars. The Overland Knight Moulin Co will operate from Beggs Garage showroom at 5th and Main with Leo Hill in charge of sales. Redecorating and new models expected soon, improving service and display for customers.
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Overland-Knight Centerville Co
Centerville
Overland -Knight Winsler Co
Moravia
Roy Reyes
Sor
Overland
Willys- Knight
Overland-Knight Moulton Co
Beggs
Leo Hill
Overlands
Willys-Knights
5Th
Main
Birthday tribute at Cross home honors Mrs Close
Last Thursday at the Cross residence near Unionville Iowa a family gathering celebrated the 61st birthday of Mrs Close. The event drew ten siblings and numerous relatives from Moulton Cincinnati Moravia Kan sas City and Bloomfield among others with baskets and a bountiful dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Cross
Unionville
Iowa
Moulton
Harlan Wood
Cincinnati
Doyle McDaniel
Moravia
Will Wood
Claus Johnson
Vern
Virginia Francis
Perry Cross
Clyde Swaim
J. A. Swaim
Nettie Tuttle
Kansas City
Kans
James Wood
Floyd Wood
Duane, Iowa
Elmer Gordon
Elsie
Bloomfield
Picnic Dinner Honors Visiting Jennings Couple
A Wednesday September 2 picnic at Greenwood Springs honored Mr and Mrs James Roy Jennings visiting from Springfield Massachusetts. Roy Jennings a Moulton schools graduate visited his parents E J Jennings and a large local gathering enjoyed the event. Attendees included E J Jennings family J Wm and family Thornton Spurgeon and family Mrs Herbert Spurgeon and daughter Lloyd Spurgeon Beecher Spurgeon Galen Spurgeon J A Gravitt and family Lester Gravitt A B Cox and family Mrs Roy Gregory and son Carl Henderson and family Paul Burgher Mary Ann Rector Lons Cox and wife Mrs Clayton Stansberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood Springs
James Roy Jennings
Springfield
Mass
Roy
Moulton
E. J. Jennings
J. Wm
Thornton Spurgeon
Herbert Spurgeon
Lloyd Spurgeon
Beecher Spurgeon
Galen Spurgeon
J. A. Gravitt
Lester Gravitt
A. B. Cox
Roy Gregory
Carl Henderson
Paul Burgher
Mary Ann Rector
Lons Cox
Clayton Stansberry
For Sale Baled Hay and Straw in Town
In town sale of baled hay and straw advertised by B. B. Berry. Contact Berry for details and pricing.
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B. B. Berry
Committee Chosen to Award Iowa State Scholarship
A local committee of G McCrackin from Cincinnati C A Bailey from Mystic and G A Singley from Moulton will help select a county resident for a $110 agriculture scholarship at Iowa State College Ames. Applicants must be Iowa residents farmed, finish high school or be 17 with eighth grade, and submit 250 to 1000 words detailing their case. The winner attends college for at least 12 weeks starting January 4 with potential fall or spring terms. one county will be chosen if warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. McCrackin
Cincinnati
C. A. Bailey
Mystic
G. A. Singley
Moulton
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Notice to Yeomen on refund checks from changed policies
All Yeoman who had their policies changed three years ago this last August can get their refund check at the bank in which they do their business. Mrs. Stella Jackson, Sec.
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Stella Jackson
Stolen dog Major sought for return to owner
A dog named Major, a red and white hound, is reported stolen. The owner warns the thief to return the dog immediately and states they will take action to recover the pet. No further details are provided.
Will Do Lana Oil at Berry's Drug Store Named
Will Do Lana Oil permanent wave service offered at Berry's Drug Store from September 16 to 19. Appointments with Katherine Keyhoe required. Call for scheduling.
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Lana Oil
Berry’s
Katherine Keyhoe
School Notes Reflect Strong Start And Growth At District
Labor Day break was well enjoyed after a strenuous first week as teachers commend the start. Eighth grade enrollment rose to 47 with four new pupils. high school total now 143. Glee club forms with Minnie Spurgeon president and Leeta Wright librarian. Football practice begins amid optimism for a strong season as girls basketball moves toward organization with Florence Miller coaching. Marie Fawcett oversees physical training. Amos completes Labor Day high school assembly room repairs. Typewriting demand grows. four to five new machines expected to ease crowding. Patrons invited to visit to learn more about school conditions.
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Howard Spurgeon
High School
Glee Club
Minnie Spurgeon
Leeta Wright
Florence Miller
Marie Fawcett
Amos
Evangelistic Campaign Set to Begin in Moulton
Walter A. Smith, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, announces a townwide evangelistic drive led by Dr Paris E. Wells of Excelsior Minnesota to begin one week after Sunday September 20. The goal is to improve homes, protect youth, and strengthen churches amid rising youth crime while urging broad participation. A council meeting precedes the campaign to plan tours for a cleaner town and holier homes.
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Paris E. Wells
Excelsior
Minn
Moulton
Wells
Oll
Methodist Episcopal
New Beauty Shop Opens on East Broadway
The American Beauty Shop begins operation at 201 East Broadway offering marcelling water waving and related services. A free retrace is offered two days after first visit. Edna Gregory operates the shop.
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East Broadway
Atyle
Marcels
Thia
Edna Gregory
Local social notes cover visits and meetings across towns
Local residents hosted or visited relatives from Ft Dodge Clinton Springfield and Des Moines while noting graduations college plans and teaching posts. A Majestic Range promotion offers free utensils and meals, and many families travel for visits, hospital care, or to attend schools in Iowa and nearby states.
He Rode Home Necessity Drives a Centerville Car Deal
A Moulton resident stranded in Centerville cleverly used a car dealer’s demo to travel home. The dealer arranged a ride to Moulton, then left before returning, illustrating how desire to own a car clashes with cost.
Auto Thieves Struck Moulton Area Cars Stealings Continue
Thieves hit Moulton Friday morning taking I G McQueen’s car which was found abandoned near Corydon after breaking a wheel bolt. Several garages including Dr Trenton Printz Geo Carson Marion Bond and Vesta McCreary were entered. The Buick's ignition and transmission locks were damaged. A $100 reward offered for return and another $100 for capture. Car traced to Udell and Cambria before recovery Sunday. Ford belonging to P H Wood found on East Broadway and returned. Saturday 3:30 am another break in near Grace Eby’s barn but thieves fled before officers arrived.
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Moulton
I. G. McQueen
Corydon
Trenton Printz
Geo. Carson
Marion Bond
Vesta McCreary
Stella Coons
McQueen
Gaughenbaugh
Udell
Cambria
P. H. Wood
Unionville
East Broadway
Grace Eby
R R. Eby
Farm For Sale Near West Grove Moulton Iowa
The T Hy Bybee farm totaling 105 acres is for sale with good improvements and a tight fence. Located 3 miles west of West Grove and 5 miles northeast of Moulton, Iowa. See Mrs. T Hi Bybee in Moulton for details.
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T. Hy Bybee
West Grove
Moulton
Mra. T. Hi Bybee
Iowa
Obituary of Cam Richardson of Moulton Iowa
Cambloss Richardson born September 3 1879 in Moulton Iowa died September 3 1925 at age 46 He married Rose Crow and had two sons Edwin and Orville He served in the 24th Engineers during World War I was in the Argonne and Army of Occupation He later worked as a carpenter in Chicano Illinois Survived by two sons two grandchildren Virginia and Edwin Jr and brothers Sam William J Harmon Funeral held September 6 at Sam Richardson home conducted by Rev Walter A Smith
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Mr. Cambloss Richardson
Moulton
Iowa
Mr. Richardson
Rose Crow
Edwin
Orville
24Th Engineers
Argonne Dstrict
Army of Occupation
Rhine
Germany
United States
Sam Richardson
Chicano
Ill
Virginia
Edwin, Jr
Sam
William J
Farmington
Harmon
Florida
Walter A. Smith
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
First Public Sale At J F Spurgeon Farm
For the first time in his 84 years J F Spurgeon is holding a public sale. He says it’s about time to shed the worries of stock and farm duties. The sale will be at his farm four miles west of Moulton on Thursday September 17, where he has farmed his entire life.
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J. F. Spurgeon
County 8 Rally Seeks Entries for October Parade
A county Sunday School rally and parade will be held in Center ville in October with prizes for best float athletics and best orchestra. Schools across the county are asked to prepare entries and superintendents will receive further details as they are finalized.
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Centerville
New Ordinance Regulates Traffic In City
The Tribune reports an immediate traffic ordinance now in effect. Copies are available at the Mayor the office for public review and compliance.
Clark Waters Wedding in Des Moines
Last Saturday at Des Moines nine o'clock Miss Cora Alice Clark daughter of Mrs. Emily K. Clark and J. J. Waters son of Mrs. Ida Waters were married at Rev. C. S. Medbury parsonage. They left for a wedding trip to St. Louis Buffalo Niagara Falls Washington D. C. New York City and will return in two weeks to live in Des Moines where Mr. Waters supervises a sanitary project. Wish him lifelong happiness.
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Des Moines
Cora Alice Clark
Emily K. Clark
J. J. Waters
Ida Waters
Moulton
Rev. C. S. Medbury
St. Louis
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Washington, D. C
New York City
Mr. Waters
Jamboree Dates Change For October 8 9 10
The Chamber of Commerce announces new Jamboree dates October 8 9 10 to avoid conflicts with the Unionville Fox Tlunt and to improve results. Promised are three days of entertainment with a ferris wheel merry go round and other attractions plus a Farmers Institute and Corn Show with prizes. Citizens are urged to attend and tell friends about the re scheduled event.
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Unionville
Chamber of Commerce
Moulton
Odd Fellows and Rebekah District Convention in Moravia
The Fourth District IOOF and Rebekah convention will meet in Moravia on September 18 with grand officers present and a 24 member Orphans Band from Mason City. Delegates from more than 65 lodges are invited, a school of instruction offered, and a parade at 22:30 followed by a park meeting. Special fare rates apply on all roads as large delegations attend.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekah
Moravia
Mason City
IO. O. F
Rebekahs
Klonklave at Bloomfield draws large crowd despite weather
The Klan Klonklave at Bloomfield on Monday drew an estimated 15 000 attendees. The program featured patriotic speeches floats music by Klan bands a grand parade fireworks auto races and a tug of war. Inclement weather reduced attendance though witnesses praised the services.
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Bloomfield
Stock Pen Notes from Moulton Shipping to St Louis
The Moulton Livestock Shipping association sent one car of stock to St Louis this week. Listed shippers include C G Fishel Otto Carr A B Coy M B F Dowell J H Martin B L Moore J A Law son A L Lauderback J W Osborne T C Hill A J Horn Cc Davis C O Wood C Hetzler J P Stoner G Eddy D Wn Jennings Hill G W Lawson B C Moore Wep Hays & Son George Carson John Garrett. Des Moines trip by George Carson and John Garrett on business. Mrs Neola Darnell visited from Des Moines. Edwin Morrow and Winters hosted visits. Louise Miller and Ruth Howard from Pulaski expect to drive to Lincoln Nebr. Mrs Harry Dukes of Unionville Ind visiting Mrs Joe Simpson. Powell family returned to Des Moines.
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Moulton Livestock Shipping Association
St. Louis
C. G. Fishel
Otto Carr
A. B. Coy
M. BF. Dowell
J. H. Martin
B. L. Moore
J. A. Lawson
A. L. Lauderback
J W. Osborne
T. C. Hill
A. J. Horn
Cc. Davis
C. O. Wood
C. Hetzler
J P. Stoner
G Eddy
D Wn. Jennings
C. Hill
G. W. Lawson
B.C. Moore
Wep. Hays & Son
George Carson
John Garrett
Des Moines
Neola Darnell
L. F. Morrow
Edwin Morrow
Centerville
Don Eby
Ruth Howard
Bloomfield
Grace Eby
Louise Miller
Queen’ City
Jas. West
Used Cars on Hand Attract Buyers In 1920s Ad
A vintage ad lists first class used cars including a 1924 Overland touring and a 1925 Overland sedan plus a Country Club Overland. It promises guarantees to purchasers and mentions flexible terms for responsible buyers at Overland, MOULTON.
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Country Club Overland
Goc
Overland Bnight -Moulton
Fox Farmers Day planned with fiddlers in Coatesville
The annual Fox Farmers Day event in Coatesville is being organized with a fiddlers’ program and related activities. Marguerite Berry noted the schedule for the Friday meeting as part of the state E S notice.
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E. S
Marguerite. Berry
Coatsville
Anna
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Edward Horton
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Joe Kinkade
Romaine Stansberry
Lielen Young
Iowa Wesleyan
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Ed Powers
Des Moines University
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Wilbur Jennings
Grace Clark
Harry Black
State University
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Lois Davis
Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Ruby Jackson
Moberly
Stuart Mace
Goldman
Elizabeth Roberts
Covington
Albia
Roberts
Moulton High School
E. L. Stickney
Pomona
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Mason Clark
Alma Mace
Denver
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Jas. Bolton
Lancaster
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Chas, Knoblaugh
Downers Grove
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Chicago
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Edwards
Myr
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Wilma
Lois
Peter Nelson
V. Mace
Chas. Elliott
James Minnick
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Mildred Coulter
T. C. Coulter
Carl Fisher
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Ada Ralston
J. P. Jennings
Wilbur
State College
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Ottumwa
Tom Hale
G. N. Daniels
Tribune
Whiteland
Ind
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Edna Dukes
Tri
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Clark
Waters
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