Malvern and Red Oak Visitors Highlight Local Notes
Emerson, Eaton, Mize, and other residents journeyed to Malvern Red Oak and Omaha on various days this week. Local births include a son born May 30 to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Edie. Multiple visits to relatives occur, including Mrs Stimpson in Norfolk and Miss McDowell with her mother. Clark Parry and Mrs. Charles McGuire’s family spent time in Council Bluffs and Logan. Red Cross activity expands in McLain district with 11 new members joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pace
Malvern
Mrs. Lacy
Nebraska
Paul H. Young
Omaha
F. H. Plumer
C. L. Lawson
W.W. E. Hammons
Bt. Joseph
Hazel and
Veda Moore
Council Bluffs
J. W. Bryant
Glenn McNay
Tank
Jefferson Barracks
Cecil] Raines
Montezuma
BH. A. Stevens
Grace
Woodbine
L. Hellinger
Bryan Dresler
Des Moines
Highland Park Pharmacy School
Scott Pidgeon
Irene Hyde
Oakland
H. W. Anderson
Ezra Pullman
W. T. Peterson
Red Oak
I. E. Little
Bible
The
Baptist Church
Skule
D. B. F. Manter
Fremont
Nebr
Mary McKeen
J. T. Skemitt
Misa Ethel
Mize Eaton
Ben Baker
Albert Edie
Ray Hunteman
CG. E. Ballain
Riverton
Frank Cardiff
Marcil Ballain
Frank Scook
W. T. Snodgrass
Evangeline Cheney
Mamie Cheney
Post
Red Cross
McLain
Local Residents in Pacific Junction and Vicinity
Pacific Junction residents and guests recall a week of visits and travel. Arvid Carlson sought a railroad job in Creston while neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Gustafson hosted in Council Bluffs. Several locals attended family gatherings and visits in Omaha Cedar Falls Thurman and Tabor.
Pacific City Residents In Local Events
PACIFIC CITY residents E L Scott is building a new barn. Mrs George Townsend visited Council Bluffs last Friday. Mr and Mrs Ernest Vinton visited with Mr and Mrs H A Barbour Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs J A Fackter and son socialized with Mr and Mrs W H Fackter last week. Miss Ivy Hughes stayed with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mendenhall in recent days. Mr and Mrs Al Etherington Kenneth Mendenhall and Chester Smith were Glenwood callers last Saturday night. Miss Geneva Townsend traveled to Council Bluffs last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E_L
Scott
George Townsend
Council Bluffs
Ernest Vinton
H. A. Barbour
J. A. Fackter and
W. H. Fackter
Ivy Hughes
Kenneth Mendenhall
al Etherington
Chester Smith
Glenwood
Geneva
Townsend
Council
Aviait
Townsend Visit Illustrates Social Evening in Millerton
William Townsend and his daughter Draper return to Millerton after six months abroad accompanied by grandson Lloyd Draper. A pleasant evening at W. L. Etherington’s featured games and music with guests including George Townsend family H C Smith Mendenhall daughter Violet Palmeter Dreper Baker Anderson Hughes and their spouses and mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Townsend
Letters From Boys In Camp And Overseas
A 1918 letter batch from soldiers describes Mother's Day observances, censor delays, and longing for home. Corporal Himer Boyce discusses growth and family, training in Fort Logan and Texas, truck driving school, and early army life experiences including K P duties and airfield views at Fort Worth. The writing captures daily routines, censorship, and humor amid wartime separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griver
Thej
Lammy
Logan
5Th Company
5Th Co. Jong
K. P
Kitchen Police
Army Lite
Fort Logan
Central States
Texas
Fort Worth
Camp Kelly
Civil War Veteran Seneca R Hurd Dies at 86
Seneca Robert Hurd a Glenwood resident for thirty years and longtime G A R member died after a brief illness at his daughter’s home. Born February 1832 in Schoharie NY he served in company I 20th Iowa Infantry. Survived by seven children. funeral Friday at 4 p m at the Mickelwait home with burial in Glenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca R. Hurd
Glenwood
R. R. Mickelwall
Mr. Hurd
Seneca Robert Hard Way
Schoharie
New York State
Plainfield
Wis
Davenport
20Th Regiment
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Ivan H. Hurd
Spring Lake
Minn
Susan McGeoy
Pittsburg
Kan
George Murphy
St. Paul
Dora Hamilton
Alberta
Gan
Iowa
Harry G. Hurd
71St-U. S. Engineers Corps
France
Mickelwait Home
Wm. Stevenson
Glenwood Cemetery
Mrs Isabelle Benson Dies in Waterloo Hospital
Mrs Isabel le Benson born August 13 1876 in Clinton Iowa daughter of Albert and Jennie Insco Benson. Survived by husband W E Benson of Glenwood Iowa and son Albert Buchanan age fourteen. Moved to Glenwood February 1918 to make it home. Health failing she died May 30 1918 at Presbyterian hospital Waterloo. Burial in Adabrook Iowa June 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Isabelle Insco Benson
Clinton
Iowa
Albert
Jennie Insco
W. E. Benson
Glenwood
Albert Buchanan
Wheatland
Presbyterian Hospital
Waterloo
Death of Dan McPherron Shocks Glenwood Community
The community mourns Dan McPherron son of Mr and Mrs Ralph McPherron of Glenwood. He recently wed Viva Hubbard and the couple planned to live with his wife's family while he worked on the Hubbard farm this year. Dan was described as a dependable friend and a person of good character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McPherron
Ralph McPherron
Glenwood
Hubbard
Congregational Church Ad, Sermons and Meetings
The Homelike Church lists Sabbath services with Bible school at 9 45 Morning worship at 10 45 sermon The conflict of flesh and spirit Evening worship at 8 00 sermon Nathaniel the Mystic Sixth in the apostles life series Week night Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 30 United prayer Thursday 8 00 Ladies Missionary Society meets at Mrs G W Jones 612 Toque Street Thursday 2 90 Edwyn Dyans Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermon
Nathaniel
United- Prayer Meeting
ladies’Missionary Society
G. W. Jones
Toque Street
Edwyn Dyans
Methodist Church Morning Services and Talks Schedule
The Methodist Church holds morning services with Sunday school at 9 45 and a sermon at 30 45. Dr John Laws Fort Field Secretary of Finance Commission will speak. Epworth Laning event planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Laws
Fort Field
Finance Commission of the Church
Epworth Lanaing
Local notes recall visits and events in Mills county
Ernest and wives visit from Havelock for Decoration Day as Homer Fair enjoys his council bluffs position. Mrs. Pattee returns from St Louis with her mother. Miss Brill and Miss Carlson visit. Bliss Byers at Camp Dodge reports cooking camp duty. Glenwood area reports auto accident, soil erosion demo, twin birth at Creston Cottage Hospital, hail storm damage, and police activity involving Federal deserter tracking. sheriff urges vigilance for travelers lacking certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
Dean
Wifs
Havelock
Homer Fair
Council Bluffs
Sheldon Hubbard
Springfield
Daniel McPherron
Wallace
Thimble Bee
J. W. Laraway
Red Cross
Elizabeth Brill
Emerson
J. L. Woods
Luella Rhoades
Pacific Junction
Agnes Carlson
Bliss Byers
Camp Dodge
Marriet, Schappel
Omaha
Moses Nickéla
Clara
Glenwood
Ira MéKnight
C. F. Myers
Nadine
Vance Miller
J. A. Blair
Greenfield
Boyd
R. P. Sanford
Sanford
Mary Blair
Cottage
Creston
Iowa
Stork
Mack & Mack Ice Cream Popular in Glenwood
J. W. Wedmore of the U. S. A. Cafe topped the water hooks at the Mack & Mack creamery in Councill Bluffs last week. The local feature praises Mack & Mack cream as a Glenwood favorite, inviting readers to try it at the cafe. Special rates on cream and charity support from the Red Cross are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Johnson
Pacific Junction
Albert
Prosper
Milwasukee
Edwarde
Growder
Averywie
Hdwards
Mills County
Glenwood
Mack & Mack
J. W. Wedmore
U. 8
Mack & Mack Creamery
Councill Bluffs
Mack Creamery
Trom
Cross Gocietiss
Baptists Morning Service Attended by Odd Fellows at Glenwood
The 11 o'clock service at the Baptist church will be attended by the Odd Fellows of Glenwood in a body. The subject will be German Human Brotherhood.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dye Ag
A. E. Piatt
U. S
Nevada
G.a.piatt
Atlantic
Mrs. Roberts
Kansas City
G. W. Farria
Fort Crook
Birdie Farzie
Coleman
Blanchard
R A. McReynolds
Thoregay
Columbia
Fort Sheridan
Ill
R.O. T
Ths
J. J. Boucher
Bertha LaFrance
Ralph Bowers
Brock
Arvid Carlson
John Gustafson
Chesbroon
Louise Johnson
August Johnson
3. A. Kroon
Tabor
Pete Colgan
Thurman
G. W. Coughlin
Camp Dofige
Dean Purcell
Jesse
Gedar Falls
Mra HH. L. ‘Mendenhall
Rose Shannon
J. C. Spidell
Belle-vue
Joe Purcell
Pacific City
Jean
Special Services
Gen. Pershing
Dad
Grandpa
Bob
Tully
Weldon
Corporal Himer Boyce
Co. I
168Th Inf. A
Seneca
R. Hurd
Mrs
Isabelle Benson
General Blacksmithing
Po R
Bacon
White Dean
Fay’ Wright
Benson
Carl Phelps
Ft. Baker
Calif
Carl
C. H. Hills
Nellie Ashmore
Willisea
Jack Pattee
North Vine Street
Henderson
Hazel Rhoades
Dunn & Dudley
Pedro Mathews
Col
Swope
Hinton Station
Velvetina
Geodrich Drug Co
Maka, Eh
A. J. Howe
Towa
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