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Fifty years ago last Tuesday, Sid ney Horn and Belle Monk said their wedding vows. Last Sunday this fine couple celebrated the occasion in traditional style by holding open house at their home on West 5th St. in Moulton. They were married by Rev. Hens lee, Methodist minister at the home of the bride’s parents near Naponee, Nebr., and so began the married life of Mr. and Mrs. Horn. And it wasn’t all easy sailing. The first two years of their lives saw two crop failures due to lack of moisture, but after that the troubled water smoothed out somewhat. They lived on a farm in north western Kansas for five years and became so confused by the contin uous dry weather that they de cided to come to Iowa where they settled on a farm 6 miles south east of Moulton. They lived at this location for 14 years and then moved to what they now call their “home place”. The first move made by Mr. Horn was to get into the sheep business, a line which has proven profitable to them through the years. Mr. Horn didn’t go in for blooded line but decided that grade sheep were the best investment. The name of ‘Horn and sheep are synonymous’ in this section, Mr. Horn became known as one of the better sheep men in this community. Even during the depression period his sheep continued to make a little money, and the farm which started with 80 acres blossed in to a quarter section. Here is an interesting group of figures concern ing the purchasing of land by the Horns. The first 80 acres was bought in 1918 for $187.50 per acre. The next 80 was purchased for $65.00 an acre, then an additional 120 was added at $23.10 per acre, and the last 40 purchased for $12.50 per acre, Mr. ‘Horn humorously adds, “You can see by those figures that I've lost more than I ever made.” Mr. ‘Horn states that he did little farming other than to raise ‘a por tion of the feed necessary for his sheep and other stock. That his method is successful can be sub stantiated by the fact that today the Horns have retired to their com fortable home in Moulton, although Mr. Horn keeps close tab on his farm and its operation. Mr. and Mrs. Horn's married life was blessed with three children, Raymond, who lives in Kansas City, Mo., and is employed by a large insurance company, Floy Horn who died in 1937, and Clarence, of Moul ton, farm operator and insurance agent. They also have five grand children and one great grandchild. Mrs. Horn’s activities haven't been confined to being a good farm wife. She and Mr. Horn became members of the Methodist church and Mrs. Horn became actively as sociated with its work. No further remarks are necessary concerning her christian life. Her daily living speaks for itself. Sunday was a thrilling day for Mr. and Mrs. Horn and to the ap proximately 124 friends who called to offer congratulations. They were presented with many lovely gifts, and the beautiful yellow roses were a gift from the Philathea Sunday School class which she teaches. Guests were served from a beaut ifully decorated table appointed by tappers tied with gold ribbon and the especially prepared wedding cake, Mrs. Dwain Horn, Mrs. Ray mond Horn and Mrs. Clarence Horn presided at the serving table. A family dinner was enjoyed at noon at which time little Lynn Horn, great granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horn presented them with a gold ring. The day was summed up by Mr. and Mrs. Horn being one of the hap piest of their lives. “We are es pecially thankful for the beautiful flowers sent us by the Philathea class, the gifts from the G.S. C. club, and to The Tribune for taking the pictures,” said Mrs. Horn. Those from out of town present for the festivities were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Horn and two children, of Kansas City, Mo., L. J. Monk, of Castlerock, Colo; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce ‘Watt, of Ottumwa; Mr., and Mrs. L. E. Johnson, of Centerville; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Charity and family, of Moravia; Mrs. Russell Burgher and son, ‘and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Scurlock, of Coatsville; Mrs. Wendell Yount, of Cocoa Beach, Florida; and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Post of Ames, Towa, —Tribune Photo
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Moulton Weekly Tribune
Moulton, Iowa, US
Thu, May 11, 1950
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