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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
5
The Glenwood State Bank invites new patrons to open an account with any initial deposit amount. They state they treat all patrons equally and invite first-time customers to drop in, get acquainted, and feel at home, with a welcoming stance toward personal and business banking.
An adjourned meeting of the Horticultural Society held in Mills County city hall elected officers and adopted a constitution draft by Shirley Gillisland. The body named Queen Mills Horticultural Society with a $2.50 membership fee and a nine member executive committee. Officers elected president Shirley Gillilland vice president J F Record treasurer Elmer Rhoades. executive committee N S Phelps Geo Pitzenberger I J Wallace J W Murphy D G Jamisan. H M Logan chosen secretary of the executive board. Thirty day notice required for constitutional changes. Seven members constitute a quorum.
Several solicitors were appointed to obtain additional names as the election of a secretary and manager was deferred.
Tuesday evening Miss Fannie Fern Tipple wed Mr. Mont E. Harper of Bancroft Nebraska at her parents home with Rev. R W Burton officiating. Out of town guests included Miss Anna Swangon of Tabor Mrs A Stone of Malvern and others. They plan to reside in Nebraska after a short reception and socializing.
The program lists cast and roles for a dramatic depiction of Martin Luther. It covers figures like Emperor Charles V, Melanchthon, Spalatin, and Luther, with scenes from the Erfurt monastery and a chorus led by chairmen. Cast includes Ward, Burton, DeBrohan, Rhoades, Cunningham, Otis, and others.
Part fourth presents a dramatic scene with a chorus of nuns and novices reciting Evening Prayer and singing Lead Kindly Light. Characters include Mother Superior Mrs HB Dull andlisted nuns led by Georgia Genung Bertha Bennett and others as the Luther story continues through Ward.
A large group of participants from the German Empire states and the United States showcase appears in a tableau style finale. Included are Mrs D and Bennett, Mrs E B Rhoades, Edna Hehn, Gertrude Bogart, Bessie Evernham, Mrs 8 B Neilson, Mrs FJ Wallace, Mrs L Carson, Nellie Rossiter, Clarice Rist, EC Cook, SM Criswell, A Standiford, EL Carson, JA Michaelson, Howard Otis, WC Whitnall, David Barnett, George Haley, and many more. Participants from the States of the Union include Cora Paradise, Maude Rist, Cora Fillman, Bernice Kelly, Pearl Wentz, Anna Williams, Hazel Waterman, May Scott, Faye Chamberlain. The event closes with a tableau performance.
Grainy fragmentary note mentions Glenwood Club and a night event with Mendis. details are unclear but imply a scheduled activity at the club tonight or latest update.
The Band boys are coming along and meet regularly at Fort. The item notes steady progress and routine gatherings among members within the fort setting.
A notice reads that a prayer meeting will be held Friday at 2 oclock led by Har ill. The fragmented text suggests a local religious gathering with anticipated participation.
Sunday services across Glenwood churches featured Rev. D. T. Neeley from Baltimore at the Methodist church with a short pointed sermon. Miss Neninger explained a forthcoming program The Reformation or Life of Luther. Baptismal services were held at the Baptist church in the afternoon. Churches at Christian and Congregational venues reported varied sermons and Children’s Day exercises. Senator Shirley Gilliland led evening services at Congregational.
The Rawles Township school holds its annual commencement at Fairview M E church this Thursday at 8 pm. Graduates are Geneva Seeger Elmer McPherron Viva Hubbard Harry Stout Emil Utterback Forewing, with Rev Ramsey delivering invocations and speeches, diplomas by Supt Masters, and a class song. Also noted is a West Liberty district tale of four boys bagging a big coon, mistaken for a missing event from months earlier.
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