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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
7
2R ed Dean and Shates are noted in a New York State geography or community event item. The fragment mentions a local pastoral or community leadership context and potential photography or recognition within a New York State setting.
In Glenwood and Rochester circles, Rev. Fred Dean of a small Iowa church is credited with reviving a century-old Ridge Road congregation. Since moving from New York, his leadership has spurred a $60,000 church expansion, doubled membership and lively community life through Bible study, socials, and a new church paper.
Bible School at 10 a.m. Communion and sermon at 11 a.m. Theme “Christ on the Cross.” Junior Endeavor at 2:30 p.m. Young People meet at 6:50 p.m. Song service and sermon at 7:30 p.m. Ladies Aid Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
A scrambled list of puzzle hints and mixed spellings for a cross word puzzle No. 60 with numerous incomplete and garbled clues across horizontal and vertical entries including names, languages, and obscure terms, inviting solvers to fill a grid despite OCR errors and fragmented wording.
Church notices announce a Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer and workers council meeting and a Thursday 2 30 p m missionary gathering at Mrs Ty son s home. C E business meeting Thursday 7 30 p m invites attendance and appreciation. D B Thompson pastors.
The Baptist Church offers Sunday School at 9 45 a m for all ages, morning service at 11 with the sermon Honor to Parents, Young People meeting at 6 30 featuring Landor Sterling Snuffin, evening service at 7 30 on Women of the Bible The Woman Who Made a Hard Choice, and midweek prayer and praise on Wednesday evening. Pastor W R Schoemaker.
The Holiness Church lists services from 3:45 a.m. to 7:40 p.m with Rev. Ferdinand Lietz and Mrs. M. Tortet, plus a Sunday sermon at The Golden Rule Life by Congregational Church. Lent themes include The Human Possibilities for Righteousness and a human destiny topic for the evening. Church school at 9:45 a.m. and midweek questions answered. Methodist Episcopal Church programs include Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and sermons on Spiritual Health and destiny, with Bishop visit announced March 15.
Chas B Hearst president of the town Farm Bureau and chair of the legislative committee of the American Farm Bureau returned from Washington D C last night with little prospect for immediate relief for farmers. He said Congress faces a short time before adjournment and noted the President's committee on agriculture emphasized cooperative marketing but did not act on the Export Corporation bill. He urged immediate passage of the export measure to prevent further depressed farm prices and stabilize agriculture.
Hearst states the presidents commission bill on cooperative marketing replaces the Williams bill previously issued under Secretary Hoover sponsorship. He notes the legislative change as a key policy shift and frames the measure within ongoing commerce efforts.
Mrs. Josephine Mullen aged mother of Mrs. F D Kilpatrick died February 19 1926 after years with Kilpat ricks Malvern. Funeral held February 22 at 1 30 pm from Kilpatrick home led by Rev J J Brittell with choir songs Crossing the Bar pallbearers H T Beattie L W Miller Fred Van Tlorn S J Anderson George Short W L Smith interment at Sidney cemetery She was born May 14 1839 in Lincoln county Kentucky married John Mullen September 25 1856 moved to Fremont county Iowa 1865 husband died 1871 later lived in Malvern with daughter She survived by three daughters Mrs F D Kilpatrick Mrs J P Martindale and Mrs Leona Lewell a son Jod geri Okia won on de 1883 sisters and brothers fourteen grandchildren fifteen great grandchildren joined Christian church as child and remained faithful member last fifteen years with Malvern Christian church Leader Malvern.
Peter Parenti of Glenwood married Miss Jennie Biancalana at St Peters Catholic Church in Chicago on February 21. The couple, roots in Lucca Italy, traveled to Glenwood to start their life together. Parenti Bros. of Glenwood Kandy Kitchen own the business, and friends extend congratulations.
The University of Nebraska basketball team will face Tabor College in a postseason game at the Tabor College gym next Saturday night, March 7. The Huskers are regarded as the top team in the Migsourd Valley Conference, making the matchup notable for the small college.
Nebraska eyes back to back wins after a close two point defeat by two teams and a victory over Creighton. The Cornhuskers bring Usher Klepser Goodson Tipton Voltz and Maurice Mann a pair of Tabor alumni plus four three year lettermen. Tabor counters with Cort Lennox McFarland Crookham and Aistrope aided by Mann and Tipton on a regular lineup. A large crowd is expected for the 8 pm tipoff.
Beulah Mae Wolf hosted a February 28 birthday party for about twenty five children at the Wolf home on Upper Walnut Street. Guests enjoyed games, then refreshments of sandwiches, pickles, ice cream, cocoa and candy, with Easter favors and thanks to Beulah Mae as a royal hostess.
Volunteers of America, founded by Ballington Booth, received permission to conduct a Heart Tag Day in Glenwood on Saturday March 7. The event, run by local sponsors including Mayor Fred W Kelley and clergy, raises funds with tag sales in residential districts. Prizes from local merchants reward top fundraisers, with a Rex theatre pass for those reaching minimum contributions.
A community event organized by neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mira, led by Howard Kochenderfer, planning and execution completed successfully on a Wednesday night in February.
On February 25 at their home the Kochendorfers marked their 37th wedding anniversary with a surprise party. Guests enjoyed progressive games and a late lunch brought by uninvited attendees. Miss Mary Simons, a local high school instructor, returns from Council Bluffs for sinus treatments and remains partially bedfast. Mr. and Mrs. P. V. Plumb hosted Mrs. Ellsworth of Council Bluffs as a guest. Plumb’s wife stays bedridden.
Tuesday evening February 24, 1925 at the home of Mr and Mrs John Hammiers of Rawles Township hosted a surprise party as they prepare to move to their farm in South West Tabor. Friends and neighbors attended a pleasant social, sharing fruit salad whipped cream and cake. Attendees included Mr and Mrs B H Penn and family Mr and Mrs A R McPherron and family Mr and Mrs B R Patterson and family Mr and Mrs Guy Utterback and family Mr and Mrs L A Patterson and family Mr and Mrs C C Ward and family Mr and Mrs J A Nelan Miss Hattie Stwanathan Velma Butterfield and others.
Glenwood Rotary Club hosted guests from St. Louis Chicago and Des Moines who spoke on deep well projects while City Engineer Seth Dean recalled drilling an early oil well. The club will shift from noon to evening meetings this week. New Rotarian L. A. Robinson joined, having spoken previously as a guest.
February honor list from West School fourth grade includes Torter Allve Hibvard Dodder Norene Davis Clayton Goltry Howard Gray Frances Jolson Vaunive Killman Dorothy Malcolm Purl Mervilith Louesa Taenaler.
Shenandoah defeated G. H. B. last Friday evening in Shenandoah by a score of 20 to 12. The G. H. S. basketball team played the Shenandoah five in a competitive game in that city.
Mr and Mrs Wyant Mouern obituary states Roger Vernon died February 20 after brief illness. Federal services were held at Tabor cemetery Saturday at 3 PM led by Dr A B MacLeod, with heartfelt sympathy from friends.
The Congregational church led the service and two sprayers were offered. Miss Willian Hurtbutt and Mrs. Lisle Weatherhead sang I Think When I Read That Sweet Story of Old. A tiny casket lay heaped with flowers as tokens of sympathy. Friends attended the cemetery service, including Needlecraft and Twentieth Century club members and out of town relatives from Glenwoo. Tabor Deacon.
Warry Pike, injured while working in timber north of town about ten days ago, has a painful recovery. An X ray shows a fractured ankle and a severely sprained ligment, causing ongoing distress.
A visitor explores Old Pilot Town Bayou near Southwest Pass, describing a once thriving riverside village now neglected. Residents recount a vanished population as neighbors gather to greet the stranger and share memories of a time when pilots guided ships across the bar.
report of a puzzling event on May 19 780 when darkness covered parts of New England for hours. Observers noted unseeing roads silent birds vanished and lights indoors appeared. Theories blamed barometric shifts and upper atmosphere smoke or fog from distant large fires, but no certain cause is given.
The piece traces ancient English horse racing from early days in London and royal backing. It notes rulers like James and Charles supporting the sport, with prizes such as bells, cups, and silver gifts, and mentions efforts to establish riding academies.
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