Children Toast Evening in Churches on Dren's Day
Children gathered in Methodist and other churches for a Dren's Day event with an evening program and a toast to the youngsters.
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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
5
Children gathered in Methodist and other churches for a Dren's Day event with an evening program and a toast to the youngsters.
Rev Stevenson spoke on the fifty three year old custom in Methodism, started in 1866 to fund college education for deserving youth. The event featured floral drills, instrumental music, recitations, and class exercises, with a flower drill and various performances, held at the Baptist church and chapel.
A fragmentary note describes a Saturday evening gathering of the Victory Club hosted by Mr and Mrs Claud at their country home. Guests enjoyed a three course dinner and light entertainment.
G W Gulley of Dayton Ohio will deliver an illustrated lecture The Troubles of a Merchant and How to Stop Them at the Scenic theatre on Thursday June 19 at 8 15 p m. No charge. Merchants and clerks urged to attend. The talk uses stereoptican slides and motion pictures plus a three reel film titled Troubles of a Merchant.
Rev and Mrs Hillis returned June 6 from Denver Colorado after attending the Northern Baptist convention held May 21 28. The event featured leaders from Protestant countries and delegates from Crow Kiowa and Hopi tribes. A forward movement was planned with hopes to raise up to 100 million dollars for future work and a Rockefeller telegram offered two million for the Victory campaign while 500000 remained to be pledged. D C Shall of Broux City was elected convention president and Amo L Miner of Des Moines was chosen treasurer. The gathering drew 1500 visitors amid motor club and Beaver Baptists events plus Denver hospitality.
The article reflects on National Flag Day and the flag’s history from wartime service to postwar symbolism. It urges citizens to display the stars and stripes and remember the brave Americans who fought for freedom and justice on foreign soil and at home.
A guest group of about thirty youths gathered at Jim Rhoades home north of Glenwood Friday night hosted by Bernard and Hazel Lugla Rhoades. Music games and refreshments followed a pleasant evening on the lawn with the hosts praised as royal entertainers. Two humorous keepsakes were given away during the party, with one available at the Opinion office and another at the Tribune office.
A district Iowa Christian Endeavor union rally will be held in Malvern next Sunday June 16 as the annual district convention. Delegations are urged to notify Forrest Ruth at Malvern to arrange entertainment. This marks the first booster meeting for the State Christian Endeavor Convention in Council Bluffs June 27 to 29.
Seven youths from Plattsmouth escaped injury when their Pyrd touring car left the road near the Charled McManigal farm on the Corn tail Saturday night. The car rolled, ended bottom side up, and was severely damaged. Rescue crews found the steering gear broken. the car was towed from the scene Sunday.
Notice to brothers to attend lodge room at 1 30 p m on the th 1919 for a meeting.
Last Thursday night June bth the twelty-first graduation exercises of nurses was held in the assembly room of the Town State Feeble Minded In cu. Minnie H Hittle was to graduate after completing the three year course entitling entrance to nurses college. The room was decorated with pink and white glass colors and cut flowers. Program included National Emblem Song The Gypsy Trail me tiesse lon Erminta Orchestra Dolores Breatzke Class Diplomas presented by Dr Geo Mogridge Superintendent.
Elias Byers, last seen in Glenwood last July, arrived home Sunday after serving with Company D, 124th Infantry, 38th division. He landed May 31 in the United States and recalls France with a critical view of its people and society. He also shares a collectible hoard of coins and banknotes from France Belgium Italy Sweden and South America.
Two Omaha men on a Council Bluffs road chase were arrested by Sheriff Haywards Deputy Logan and others after a car chase with a spy car. Authorities seized 1460 pints of Missouri Special. Fines and costs totaling 450 dollars were imposed by Justice Goodrich and paid.
A two story frame hall in Pacific Junction burned to the ground early Thursday morning. The building, insured for 1200, housed Merrit Mendep hall on the lower floor with 2000 dollars worth of uninsure stock. Origin of the blaze remains unknown after a lodge meeting the prior night. The lodge books were saved as secretary had them at home.
Sunday school institute in the interest of Sunday school work to be held at the Congregational Church Glenwood Iowa Sunday June 1935 at 3 p.m. District includes Pacific Junction Liberty Burr Oak Pony Oyeek West Oak. Superintendent and teachers urged to be present.
A large summer outing for the Crystal Lake boys is announced with M. G. A. camp activities to be held near Levis, Iowa. The event aims to provide outdoor recreation and collaborative games for youth participation.
A state YMCA pamphlet announces a ten day camp for boys aged 12 to 16 at Camp Lewis on Crystal Lake, Iowa. Registration is 7.50, adults supply chaperones, with two periods from June 16 26 and June 25 July 8. Leaders from multiple towns, camp rules, character building program, and required packing list detailed.
Miss Rosa Mintel, long active in Christian work, departs Glenwood on January 6 to begin a mission assignment in Japan. She will oversee eight Sunday schools and continue related religious outreach after two years in Yokohama and two more in Cashi-Machi. Mintel sailed from Seattle on June 19, 1914, after a health-related return to the United States.
Matilda Russell wife of Charles WW Russell and a former Glenwood merchant died at her Forest Grove Oregon home on May 19 in the Washington County News obituary she is described as a valued Forest Grove resident active in the Congregational church and Working Society born in Nebraska City Nebraska in 1884 the Russell family moved from Glenwood to the Pacific Coast in 1892 with three children two surviving in Forest Grove Cora Atwell and Eleanor McElowney William Russell died earlier funeral held at the family residence in Forest Grove and burial in Forest View Cemetery
The Opinion reports a new presidential timber for Lesa Dad visiting the home of Mr and Mrs Dean Jackson near Milldale. Great grandfather D C Jackson was seen Wednesday morning with a mile long to the occasion. Jackson in town for electioneering for the arrival. The proud father passes the cigars as a husky ten pound boy is welcomed by Mrs Jackson and Miss Eula Woods. The paper extends a hearty welcome to the new citizen and wishes him success.
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