Glenwood Legion baseball team posts strong season pace
Glenwood's Legion squad under Sheriff Bob Moore has won 11 of 14 in current play, a .786 win rate, and stands second in Southwest Iowa league with an 82 record. The hitting club has 163 hits and 135 runs while pitchers fanned 125 and allowed 98 hits in 102 innings. Team roster details and current Glenwood results against Malvern, C B Schlitz, Tabor, Randolph, and others are listed.
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Glenwood Legion
Robert I
Bob" Moore
Iowa
Malvern
Council Bluffs Schlitz
Tabor
Tte
Moore
Legion Triumphs Over Glenwood In Seven Run Tilt
Tabor topples Glenwood 8 to 3 Sunday at Memorial Park in Southweet Iowa league play snapping Glenwood’s nine game win streak. Buck Edmonds worked the full game for Glenwood with seven errors behind him as Keith McGinnis limited the Legion to six hits for Tabor. A three run third inning, plus two in the fifth, gave Tabor a commanding lead before Glenwood scored late.
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Tabor
Glenwood
Glenwood Legion
Memorial
Fes
Suns
Legion Crew
Buck Edmonds
Edmonds
Keith McGinnis
Legion
McGinnis
Slay
Larry Cole
Retzlaff
Shere
Eaton
Prather
Flint
Tabor Ceannee
Glenwood Oe
What States Do Men Rate With Cupid
Iowa study shows Iowa brides most often marry locally with 1948 49 figures. Illinois Minnesota Nebraska Missouri and Wisconsin follow in that order. Grooms average age about 24.3 with Iowa men dating 7.14 years? The Gowrie auto dealer Clarence Blomgren sold his business after 34 years.
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Anyans
Iowa
Delaware
Rhode Island
Clarence Blomgren
Gowrie
Mills county Democrats convene Friday at Glenwood Hall
The Democratic members of Mills County will meet at Glenwood City Hall at 140 o'clock Friday morning, June Sith, for their biennial convention. They will select a sheriff candidate after a primary fell short of the 359 votes, and choose delegates to state Democratic and Judicial conventions. Mr. Wallace will serve as temporary chairman. Mrs. H. A. Belt is vice chairman.
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Democratic Party
Mills County
Glenwood
Wallace
H. A. Belt
G O P Conclave at Glenwood Friday set for sheriff race
Mills county Republican officials announce a county convention at the Mills County Courthouse in Glenwood Friday June 30 at 10 AM to select a sheriff candidate after none of six primary nominees achieved 3 percent. Drake opens as temporary chairman. Martha Ryans of Emergon is vice chair. Delegates for the July 21 state convention in Des Moines will be chosen, with district and judicial conventions to follow in July.
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William B. Drake
Mills County Central Committee
Mills County
Glenwood
Draka
Des Moines
Council Bluffa
Drake
Martha Ryans
Emergon
End of Month Sale at Hamilton's This Week
Hamilton's clothing store announces an end of month sale and a dollar day savings event this week. The sale runs Wednesday morning through Saturday evening with many articles offered at great savings. Advertisement appears on page 4 of this issue.
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Hamilton's
Isaue
Hamilton
Peony sparks and homey drama in a quiet street
A nostalgic vignette recalls neighborhood mischief labeled as hand grenades by kids, plus reflections on beauty and daily life. The piece weaves memories of youth, domestic labor, and the small joys of family scenes, from clothesline breezes to a six year old’s grin and a man’s familiar steps.
Glenwood Juveniles Steal Watermelons
Sheriff Moore investigated the theft of about 20 watermelons from a fruit and vegetable truck on Tuesday night. The juveniles were apprehended, the melons were returned or paid for, and officials warn parents to supervise children during evening hours.
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Robert
Moora
Moore
Washburn Wins By Five Votes in Nomination Fight
Henry W. Washburn will represent Republican voters in the general election. The contest with Ira L. Turner ended Friday at 11 a.m. after an official recount of eight precincts by the Board of Supervisors.
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Henry W. Washburn
Mr. Washburn
Ira L. Turner
Board of Supervisors
Mitchell
Washburn
Turner
A. m
W. B. Drake
W. R. Byington
Malvern
L. T. Genung
VFW Dance At Armory Rescheduled To June 28
The VFW dance moved from June 21 to June 28 at Glenwood Armory due to a schedule clash with the Horse Show. Music will be provided by Lee Baron and his orchestra.
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Glenwood Armory
Lee Baron
Orcheatra
Leslie March Hosts J.A.G. Club Luncheon
Mrs. Leslie March hosted a one o clock luncheon on June 20 for the J.A.G. Club. A farewell gift was presented by fellow member Mrs. W C Harper who is moving to Denver. Guests included Mrs. R J Sheperd of Malvern and Gladys Scott.
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MRG
Leslie March
J.A.G. Club
W. C. Harper
Denver
R. J. Sheperd
Malvern
Gladys Scott
74 Year Old George Hacker Falls From Roof
The 74 year old George Hacker fell from a Thompson roof recently and sustained a double fracture but is recovering and getting along nicely.
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George Hacker
Thompson
School Board Approves 42 Seat Bus for Glenwood Dist
Martins Killed by Youngsters reports residents complain youngsters shoot birds with air rifles. A Glenwood woman told the Opinion seven martins were shot in their yard over the weekend. Nesting season means parent birds die leaving young to starve. Parents urged to supervise youngsters with air rifles within city limits.
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Glenwood
Opinion Office
Martina
Glenwood Scouts Headed to National Jamboree
Glenwood boys William T. Brown and Jim Picker join 47,000 scouts and leaders for the Boy Scouts of America second national jamboree at Valley Forge, running June 20 to July 6. They travel via special train from Omaha with planned stops and a two week camp return set for July 11.
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Glenwood
Valley Forge
Pennsylvania
Boy Scouts of America
William T. Brown
Wm. BE. Brown
Jim Picker
Fred Picker
Hares
Fort Omaha
Valley Forge National Park
Omaha
Burlington
Chicago
Dearborn
Detroit
Michigan
Niagra Falls
Lake Shore
Hudson River
New York City
Washington, D. C
Mount Vernon
Alexandria
Philadelphia
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field
Truman
Washington
Indiana
Mrs Garrett Piano Recital at Congregational Church
Mrs Ross Garrett presents a piano recital on Wednesday June 28 at 8 pm in the Congregational church. The program features works by students including Jane Edwards Opal Wilcox Kay Hunt Herbert Smith Ruth Edwards Judy Fritz Janene Clark Brenda Trimmer Donald Trimmer Karen Eckles Carol Edgerton Karen Fisher Aren Roenfeldt Judy Boyd Violet Webb Barbara Gay Lois Marie Clark and Eloise Roenfeldt. Admission is free and the public is cordially invited.
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Ross Garrett
Congregational Church
Jane Edwards
Opal Wilcox
Kay Hunt
Herbert Smith
Ruth Edwards
Judy Fritz
Janene Clark
Brenda Trimmer
Donald Trimmer
Karen Eckles
Carol Edgerton
Karen Fisher
Aren Roenfeldt
Judy Boyd
Violet Webb
Barbara Gay
Lois Marie Clark
Eloise Roenfeldt
Thursday Winners at Horse Show Highlights and Results
A long list of horse show classes 12 through 21 features many horses and riders with owner and trainer details from Omaha to Malvern and Lincoln. Notable names include Fancy ridden by Jean né DeFrance, Trinidad ridden by Ann Klosterman, and Black Gold ridden by Joe Chaney, with multiple barns and farms across Nebraska listed. The article also notes Maude Hotchkiss’s 30 years as Colfax night operator and a tragic fox attack on Tony Lacina’s farm near Afton involving Jim Lacina and a dog.
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Frenchy
Fancy
Jeanné DeFrance
Omaha
Sergeant Stricker
Greenwood Lumber Company
Emerson
Janice Greenwood
Brien Margaret
Pine Knoll Farm
Harlan
Jim Yould
Chico Chief
Austin Bass
Malvern
Tennessee Walking
Creat
Nancy Jane
R. H. Hudson
Lincoln
Neb
Greg Ghost
H. F. Klosterman
David City
Catherine Klosterman
Patrick Allen
Alex Logge
Fremont
Kathryn Tegt
Trinidad
A. F. Klosterman
Ann Klosterman
Fairy Fey
Hansen Stables
Anita
Clair South
Peg of My Heart
Mia
Fred Halvin
Red Oak
Ruby Reese
Major Pavine
Dick Tolty
Corning
Sobrasnes
Golden Spike
Sharon Helms
Susla
Apple Mountain Farms
Hamburg
Bob Rinshaw
Allen Wood
James C
Sam
Stevens
Agia
Bob Miles
Jerry
Smyth
Harold Adams
Sand Burr
Jackson Prior
Les Prior
Savannah Steel
Pat Cowden
Riverton
Royalena
Roger Jackson
Glenwood
Virginia
Lillie
Smoky
Harry Gillmore
Pacific Junction
Major
Ivan French
Council Bluffs
Tex
Richard Gay
Buzz
Dick Hiatt
Denmark
R. T. Gould
Joe Chaney
Slaney
W. C. Mountjoy
C. A. Osler
Walnut
Prudish
TR. H. Hudson
Plash
Spooks
Don Perkins
Oakland
Sparky
Retha Hiatt
Lady Dixie
Lady Gold
Carl Sinderson
Carl Crowder
Sinderson
Rex
Richard Bass
Black Gold
Mount Echo
Johnson Stables
Z. W. Credle
Gmaha
Judy Credle
A. R. Carpenter, Jr
Snake
John Cheyney
Streak
Jim Prentice
Council Bluffa
Bell
Pete Lincoln
Harry Gilmore
Maude Hotchkiss
Colfax
R Fox
Tony Lacina
Afton
Mr. Lacina
Jim
Glenwood Board approves new school bus purchase plan
R J MacPherron, Glenwood Board of Education president, says the board approved buying a 42 seat bus for routes southeast of Glenwood. Cost per pupil about $7 monthly, debt paid by districts served under a state reorganization law. A second 42 seat bus may be needed and a county board meeting June 28 was to decide.
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R. J. MacPherron
Glenwood Board of Education
County Board of Education
Glenwood
Board of Education
Glenwood Jr Legion Tops Silver City 12 8 at Memorial Field
Glenwood Junior Legion defeated Silver City 12 to 8 at Memorial Field Friday evening. Don Thornton started for Glenwood, allowed 7 hits with 10 strikeouts in 5 4 innings, while Bob Sharpe fanned 4 in 1 2/3 innings. Williams pitched for Silver City, surrendering 12 hits and 10 walks with 8 strikeouts. The game featured a 4 2 Glenwood lead after a 5th inning 2 run burst and a late 6th inning outburst. Glenwood totaled 11 hits, six for extra bases, to secure the victory.
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Glenwood Junior Legion
Siver City
Memorial Field
A. C. Nuckolls
Jocal Junior Legion Club
Don Thornton
Glenwood
Bob Sharpe
Williams
Silver City
Looge
Sharpe
Thornton
Gregory
Bilver City
Williams and J. Ord
Meeting of the Order of Rainbow for Girls
Notice announces a Tuesday evening meeting at 8 o'clock in the Masonic Temple for the Order of Rainbow for Girls.
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Order of Reinbow
Masonic Temple
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Ea Ward
Elbert Chrisinger
Don Bruce
Ed Sell
Buck" Edmonds
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Don Wilson
Paul Loving
Dick Hoffman
Bill Jurgens
Rob" Muvore
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C. B. Schlitz
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Saven
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Redbird
Schlitz
Macedonia
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Randolph Cease
Congtest Will Ben
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A. Bay Cowboy
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Armory
Glenwood Dist
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Mrs. Garrett
Glenwood Independent District
Jr. Legion
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