Ready to seed wheat warns Iowa entomologist
Dr Carl J Drake state entomologist at Iowa State College warns fall seeders to prepare ground and seed early to dodge hessian fly injury. Safe seeding will be sooner than last year. predictions rely on flax seeds and Millard Nebraska data. Iowa losses this year are zero but neighboring states like Kansas report heavy losses. County farm bureaus and entomology staff coordinate Hessian fly control and will announce dates through presses.
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Carl J. Drake
Iowa State College
Drake
Millard
Nebr
Hessian Fly
Iowa
Millard, Nebr
Kansas
M E Church Notes in Moulton Service Schedule
Walter A. Smith invites the Moulton community to attend Sunday school at 10, preaching at 11, and evening service at 7 30. After six years returning from Mt Pleasant Conference, the pastor expresses gratitude, dedication to service, and prayers for a Christian town.
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Mt. Pleasant
Moulton
Christ
M. E. Church
Walter A. Smith
Christmas Seal Sale Opens with 25 Million Seals
The Iowa Tuberculosis Association announces receipt of twenty five million Christmas seals for the annual campaign opening December 1. Committees are being formed in every county, funds support child health work, nursing, clinics, and health education, with a portion aiding tuberculosis prevention statewide. The eighteenth annual sale has contributed to declines in tuberculosis deaths, infant mortality, and overall deaths. The seal design features Christmas green and red with holly mistletoe and candles alongside the double barred cross emblem of the movement.
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Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Christian Church Bible School and Worship Schedule
The church announces Bible school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. The entire membership is asked to attend to address important matters. The text urges entering the Lord's house with praise and thanks.
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Christian Church Bible School
County superintendent starts six month spelling contest
County Superintendent McCracken launches a six month spelling contest in Appanoose county schools to engage poor spellers. A 200 word initial test is followed by drills on 400 words for six weeks then four examinations over 24 weeks, with averages compared to the preliminary score to measure improvement and award ten prizes at the eighth grade commencement.
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McCracken
Appanoose
Morrow Bennefiel Exchange Vows in Centerville
Ray F. Morrow and Miss Mary C. Bennefiel of Dean Iowa wed Monday afternoon at two in Justice D W Bryan’s Centerville office. Groom son of Charles Morrow and wife. bride daughter of R M Bennefiel. They will reside on a farm near Dean.
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Ray F. Morrow
Mary C. Bennefiel
Dean
Iowa
Justice of the Peace
D. W. Bryan
Centerville
Chas. Morrow
R. M. Bennefiel
New Ford Models On Display at Ford Garage
The Bird Motor Co invites the public to inspect the new Ford models now on display at the Ford Garage. Mr Bird says many models are not yet available but enough are shown to demonstrate the major improvements in the new line.
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Bird Motor Coigs
Ford
Discuss Soybean Harvest and Cutting Methods
Discussion outlines soybeans ready for hay when leaves brown and pods one third to one half filled, or for seed after leaves fall and beans ripe, or before leaf fall in hard dough stage. It covers mower or binder use, curing in swaths and shocks, and opinions from F G Churchill and Will McArthur on cleaner hay with binder.
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F. G. Churchill
Iowa State College
Will McArthur
Mason City
P. McKely
Corydon
Churchill
Appanoose County Teachers Institute Briefing At Cen terville
The Institute runs Thursday and Friday, giving pupils a two day vacation. County Superintendent Clarence McCracken hosts a profitable program to boost teachers’ progress, as state law requires attendance. Football and basketball practice slowed by rains. Bloomfield leads football schedule. The board to purchase three new typewriters for the Commercial department to serve extra students. Playground equipment for grade pupils is a priority with compulsory physical training. Grievances should first be taken to the teacher, then the superintendent, and if needed, the school board.
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Appanoose County Teachers’ Institute
Centerville
Clarence McCracken
Bloomfield
State laws protect teachers from pupil abuse in schools
School patrons are urged to avoid improper or abusive language when voicing complaints to teachers, with state law cited as protecting educators from such abuses.
Evangelist Dr Wells to Lead Moulton Campaign
The evangelistic crusade begins next Sunday at the Methodist Church with Dr Wells from Excelior Minn. He brings power and chorus leadership, secured after long scheduling, and aims to glory God through preaching, song, and prayer. The pastor urges community action against sin and broken homes as the church joins the campaign.
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Methodist Church
Paris
E. Wells
Excelior
Minn
Dr. Wells
Moulton
W. A. Smith
Local Happenings and Society Notes in Iowa Town
Allan Bowie enjoys California climate and gains five pounds while staying in Watsonville. Civic League seeks donations for band stand. Camp Fire Girls hold indoor picnic with stories. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Art Gaither in Aurora and Mrs Mary Fullerton in St Louis. Various meetings, travel to Maquoketa and Ottumwa noted along with G A R encampment, college returnees, and traffic ordinance warnings.
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Allan Bowie
Watsonville
Cali
California
Allan
Civic League
Ollie Pulliam
Gus Schulz
Art Gaither
Aurora
Mary Fullerton
Clint
St. Louis
Fullerton
Joe James
Ottumwa
Schulz
John Severs
Eli Burch
Hazel Brock
Lydia Blosser
Martha Downing
Ella Hammett
Romaine Dever
Charley Morrison
Des Moines
Wm. Guile
John Mills
W. J. Dever
Romaine
J. J. Johnon
Yakima
Wash
Johnson
Iowa
D. A. Gregory
Miller, S. Dak
John Gregory
John Gravitt
Moulton
Helen Singley
Iva Richardson
Iowa City
Th University
LaVelma Evans
Maquoketa
Hazel Evans
Tom Evans
Carl
Merle Rogers
A. G. Rogers
Ed Siler
G. W. Ballew
Oskaloosa
Wright
Wabash Hall
J. P. Hockersmith
Paul Donahue
Glacier Park
Mont
Jasper Minear
Roy Clark
Bennell
Westbrook
C. J. Moss
Bollivar
W. L. Downing
Jennie Garrett
I O O F and Rebekah District Convention in Moravia
The fourth district I O O F and Rebekah lodges will hold their convention in Moravia tomorrow. A good many members plan to attend. E A Walker and W T Evans from this lodge will take part in the program, as will many Rebekahs decorating a float.
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Rebekah
Moravia
E. A. Walker
W. ¥. T. Evans
Rebekahs
Injunction Upholds City Over Vine Street House
Judge F M Hunter upheld the city keeping a two story wooden house on Vine street in place rather than moving it over the pavement to East 2d St. Wallace R Jarvis had been contracted to move the dwelling from the city park to 2d street but the structure is too heavy. The ruling means the house likely must be torn down to relocate and Vine street awaiting opening for travel.
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Vine Street
F. M. Hunter
2D St
Wallace R. Jarvis
City Park
2D Street
Jarvis
Moulton
Charles Bowie Towed Miss Leona White Wed Notice
Miss Leona White arrives in Council Bluffs from Long Beach to join fiancé Charles Bowie for a September 26 wedding at St. Giles church Stoke Poges near London. The couple will reside in London. Bowie recently earned a Rhodes scholarship and works for Dodge Motors.
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Leona White
Council Bluffs
Long Beach
Cali
New York
Sacwecay
Southampton
Miss White
Charles Bowie
St. Giles’ Church
Stoke Poges
Grey
London
John W. White
University of Iowa
Thomas Jefferson High School
Bowie
Harvard Law School
Rhodes
Oxford
Dodge Motor Company
L. H. Reams
Bert White
Rainbow Point
East
Gir
New York City
Bowie Brothers
Moulton
Cincinnati
County Teachers Institute Closes Schools for Two Days
Teachers from across the county gather for the annual institute with an excellent program and practical helps for schools. The law makes participation compulsory, so all local schools will be closed today and tomorrow.
Prisoner labor urged to clean court house court yard roads
Judge Francis M. Hunter urged the county board to use prison labor for courthouse cleaning, window washing, and road guardrails. He noted inmates sentenced to hard labor in Ottumwa work on courthouse and other public buildings. The board said county jail labor likely to maintain the court house park next year, with refusal punishable.
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Francis M. Hunter
Hunter
Ottumwa
Centerville
Iowegian
Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Sermon
Sunday school starts at 10:00 with classes for all ages and regular services throughout the day. Evening service follows at eight o'clock and will feature a sermon by the Rev. Mott.
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Mott. Sawyers
Moulton Jamboree Dates Promised For October Event
Notice recalls the Moulton Jamboree set for October 9 and 10. A splendid program is being arranged for your entertainment and rural community Ritertalument.
Bake Sale by Royal Neighbor Lodge at hardware store
The Royal Neighbor Lodge will host a bake sale at Clark and Clark Hardware Store on Saturday September 26 at 10:00 AM. Proceeds support lodge activities and community projects.
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Royal Neighbor Lodge
Clark & Clark Hardware
Reverend W A Smith Returns to Moulton for Sixth Year
The Methodist Conference at Mt Pleasant returned Rev W A Smith to Moulton for a sixth year after a five year pastorate noted for strong leadership and an admired orchestra. The report lists several county appointments including Nye to West Liberty Fix to Richland Shook to Sigourney Schwartz to Sigourney Campbell to Cincinnati Butler to Fairfield circuit Ward to Unionville James to Mt Pleasant circuit Robins to Mystic Rowe to Exline and Baker to Plano Jerome Rowe to Iconium.
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W. A. Smith
M. EF
Mt. Pleasant
Moulton
R. G. Nye
Moravia
West Liberty
O. J. Fix
Richland
E. J. Shook
Centerville
Sigourney
B. F. Schwartz
Plano-Jerome
Rev
R. C. Rowe
Iconium
Duck Hunters Busy Signal Strong Season Ahead
Local duck hunters prepare for the season with blinds set on the Chariton River. Rain-filled lakes boost water levels, and hunters from Moulton anticipate excellent shooting as birds migrate.
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Moulton
Chariton River
I S U Buys More Towns In Iowa Utilities Service
Arispe Euston and Tingley near Creston voted to sell their equipment and be serviced by the Iowa Southern Utilities Co. The vote was nearly unanimous with only eight votes against. The I S U now serves 140 towns and such elections praise the growing utility company.
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Arispe
Euston
Tingley
Creston
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Delivery Starts Soon In Moulton Free Mail Service
The local post office reminds that free mail delivery begins October first two weeks away. Patrons should prepare a temporary receptacle and inform the post office if they opt out of village delivery. Most will keep a rented box for Sunday mail while carriers handle daily service, with three deliveries on Main Street and two in residential areas.
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Garrett
Moulton
Mary Ann Wasson Rites Held in Centerville Home
Mrs Mary Ann Wasson died Sunday afternoon at 2 25 at her daughter Mrs Wm Gumms Centerville aged 72 years one month fifteen days She had been in poor health moved to her daughters home for care Funeral services were held 1 oclock Monday at the Gumm home conducted by Rev J Wright of the Central church of Christ with burial at Hardin cemetery near Moulton A full obituary will run next week she was a former Moulton resident and hade many friends there
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Mary Ann Wasson
Wm. Gumm
Centerville
Central Church of Christ
Hardin Cemetery
Moulton
Street Signs Erected for Village Delivery
Clark and Clark, contractors, are completing street sign installation for the village delivery. After the signs and new letter boxes are finished, everything will be ready for the new service which starts in October.
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Clark & Clark
Baxsey
Eeetios Xea
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