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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1925
Page
5
President Calvin Coolidge addressed the American Legion convention in Glenwood, praising war veterans and urging restraint in armaments. He defended America’s leadership role, affirmed fighting spirt, and argued peace rests on fair dealing rather than military buildup. The remarks preview continued discussion on Page 4.
The Plainview Community club held its October meeting at Frank DuVal’s home near Glenwood on Friday evening October 2. Despite rain a good turnout enjoyed an informal session with members contributing entertainment. Refreshments were served by Mrs. DuVal and assistants. Next meeting planned for the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Smouse.
Fragmentary notes mention a church service conducted by Pastor William Idehosigakes with terms resembling a school or service context. Details are unreadable, including exact date, place, and outcomes.
Obituary notes birth March 1 1867 on a Manchester Indiana farm, orphaned young, Grinnell College trained teacher and farmer. He served in the U S mail service, married Hattie Harrum, lived in Auburn and Omaha, then Glenwood and Berkeley before death September 28 1925 at 68. Survived by wife daughter sister and two brothers. Church and education roles highlighted alongside a church report on attendance and upcoming services led by J H Freedling.
The text offers a rugged proverb about opportunity and discipline, contrasting worldly mobility with battlefield seriousness. It warns against selfishness, likening it to a monetary mark on the soul, and concludes with a grim humor about doers seeking status rather than steady craft.
Anne Edith Aistrope Mulholland, wife of Malvern merchant Frederick E B Mulholland, died suddenly shocking the county. Born February 3 1873 on a farm south of Malvern she studied music and art at Tabor College and leaves seven children six of whom survive with the husband. She also leaves six sisters and three brothers. A Congregational Church notice invites all not connected with any congregation to Sunday services with sermons on The Bible Its Authority and How to Use It at 10 45 a m Is the Ku Klux Klan as Solvent for Roman Catholic UnAmericanism at 7 30 p m and church school at 9 45 8 p m.
Glenwood community booster chorus will present a Friday night program at the Methodist church led by Mr and Mrs F C Mills of Los Angeles national leaders of young people The program features Bible questions gonga yells and poetry all by memory Diplomas will be awarded at the close A separate note reports a Pacific Junction dupe victim R E Ford who was exposed to rain and treated before continuing south in his car
Edward B. Smith of Red Oak, brother of Mrs lomer Daniel, long with Thomas W. Briggs Co of Memphis in newspaper advertising, has accepted a position with Consolidated Press Association in Washington, D. C. as southern superintendent. He moved to Red Oak about a year after the great earthquake.
The Izaak Walton League chapters consider a statewide reforestation and forest preservation program. Expect action before the state board of conservation with aims to enlist broad chapter backing and public sentiment. Waltonians highlight thousands of acres of unproductive hillside land that could be valued at under fifty dollars per acre if redirected to forestry.
Glenwood lost to Tabor High in muddy slippery conditions with a drizzling rain. Tabor maintained a slight edge as Glenwood’s line stiffened in key moments and a late roughness penalty set up a short drive for a score. Glenwood challenged once near goal but failed on a drop kick attempt. next game is at Randolph.
Cart Goos and F G Deltchler named executors of Christian Goos estate. S M Griswell reports for Lucile and Macine Mullica minors. Tlattie Finchem seeks authority to appraise and sell blocks 8 9 10 11 12 in Ver City. Final report of Peter Hoffman executors accepted and bond discharged. P Mulholland seeks administrator for Anne A Mulholland estate and is appointed. F Eminga Miller executrix of Clarence I Miller files final report. G H Brewer asks F G Day be appointed administrator of Lizzie T Trick estate died Ginaha Oct 5. See Christmas greeting cards. Opinion office.
D S S Thompson pastor urges full attendance as church plans Bible school at 10 a.m. Communion and sermon at 1 p.m. with sermon themes Don't Help the Devil and Man's Great Quest. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Young Peoples meeting at 6:30 p.m. Prayer and ladies' aid sessions noted.
Iowa's 1925 crops are cited as a sign of growing prosperity alongside rising factory output. Analysts note wealth rising from agriculture, manufacturing, and mining, with per capita income high and wealth broadly distributed. Population sits around 2.5 million, and factory presence spans 675 towns, signaling steady, inclusive growth.
Many Glenwood residents attended the annual reception on Monday evening October 5 to honor the school teachers. Dr. George Mogridge introduced the teachers, W. C. Rethko led an impromptu song program, and a cocoa and wafer reception followed as an orchestra played. The event praised as a valuable get acquainted gathering for parents and staff.
Public schools in Mills County suspend classes today to permit all teachers to attend the county institute at Glenwood High School. County Superintendent Mary Rathke organized the program which drew a good turnout for the morning session. Afternoon sessions promise group conferences and talks by notable speakers including M. G. Clark of Sioux City on The American Idea, Morton of Beatrice on Citizenship, and Mrs. Fred Hunter of Des Moines on The Cause and Cure of War.
Simpson college in Iowa announces numerous Mills County enrollees including Glenwood Genevieve Humphrey Everson Lillian Honeymin Amanda Miwhell Erma Shavings Donald Anderson Clif tal on CKarle Danley Don Menud Silvey Vauneeil Felt Wihur Melt Mildred Set County Attorney Shigley Gillilland is confined at home this week and not yet able to attend duties.
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