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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1925
Page
5
Bertha Mathews, 28, has a murder charge set for trial today. Court proceedings begin as the young woman appears to answer the accusation in connection with the Bastions case.
The Glenwood district court opened with Bertha Mathews 23 facing intent to murder her father after a family quarrel involving her 16 year old sister Reba. County Attorney Shirley Gilliland prosecuted with Genung and Genung as defense. Jury selection extended into Thursday. The docket also included J C McCurdy and William Andrees found not guilty of theft of chickens by a jury. Charles Miller faced a guilty verdict for disorderly conduct after an incident in Glenwood involving a car, a pint of liquor and a promised recompense to Lytell. The jury returned verdict around 9:30 pm, with sentence deferred until Monday for a motion for a new trial. James Rivers was arraigned after injuring Jerry Carter in a knife attack in the Tunction yards, Rivers later detained after being found on a freight train.
The Mills County rural school notes resume with the new Center No. 5 building in Deer Creek township. The report lists teachers, salaries, and credentials for 1924 25, notes student counts, upcoming institute dates, health crusade efforts, and local church revival schedules led by Evangelist Kitchen and pastors Thompson and Seitz.
The Pythian Sisters lodge held a social meeting at Castle Hall on Tuesday evening re opening after summer vacation. Past Chief Mrs William Langech shared an interesting report from the grand lodge session at Cedar Rapids. A jolly social concluded with refreshments.
At the monthly firemen's gathering three members Chief Lewis Robinson Charles Rager and R. E. Colesman were honored with celebratory meals. Otto Judking and Lou Walker, aided by their wives, prepared fried chicken and cakes. Chief Robinson shared stories from visits to other departments, and a social hour preceded the business session where Otto Judking was chosen as delegate to the state firemen's meeting in Belle Pistons.
C E Myers a Hamburg pharmacist suffered a tragic accident Tuesday while mixing a compound for veterinary use. Explosives shattered one eye and badly injured the other. Rushed to an Omaha hospital, reports late Wednesday say the right eye is ruined with slight hope for saving the other. He resides here with his wife and children, previously worked at F W Kelley drug store, and friends here hope optical surgery may save some sight.
Carl Mauk resigns after several years at Glenwood State Bank. Mayhew Duncan takes over duties this Monday. Mauk returns to his former home town of Tabor to head the insurance department at Tabor State Bank, and neighbors hope the move benefits him.
Funeral services were held for H. B. Hoyt at the North Grove schoolhouse east of Hastings after he died at his niece’s home in this city at 79. Rev. William Schoamaker led the Baptist church service with music by local musicians from Hastings. Five nephews served as pallbearers: Robert Stroud H. A. Dunbar Rex Roberts Raymond Roberts.
The Glenwood Lake park hosted a Stroud family reunion with about fifty descendants gathering for a noon picnic and an afternoon of games and reminiscence. Attendees included four Stroud daughters and numerous spouses and children from Glenwood Shenandoah Peru Tabor Council Bluffs South Omaha and nearby areas.
George Otis, 84, and his wife, with Jim Thom as chauffeur, depart Monday by auto for Florida. Their mobile home, a red tiny house on wheels, includes folding bed, dining area, oil stove, curtains, and electric lighting. They plan leisurely stops, destination Marianna, Florida to stay the fall and winter. Jim Thomas will later head to Texas to visit a sister.
Members of the Killmon families gathered at the James McGinty home five miles northwest of Neola last Sunday for a reunion. F S Killmon of the city visited with his sister Mrs Evans, her first meeting in twenty years. About 45 relatives attended a jolly, ample dinner and an afternoon of games and photos, with many traveling from the area.
Dr William Plimpton president and Carl H Otis secretary of the Glenwood Rotary club returned from Mitchell 8 D where Tuesday and Wednesday they attended the district conference of Rotary club officials Otis gave an address Wednesday morning titled The Functions and Responsibilities of the Secretary.
County Auditor Frank W. Choate announced a 42000 dollar warrant from the state highway commission to Mills County. The refund covers 1920 and 1921 expenses for bridges on the primary road between Glenwood and Hastings, with 18000 more still due for right of way east of Glenwood. Officials praised the settlement as financially improving Mills County.
A C Murphy marked his natal day with a Sunday gathering at home. Three brothers attended with their families, plus relatives from Council Bluffs Cherokee and Glenwood. The Baptist service featured sermons on entertainment and enrichment with evening topics about biblical figures. Community notices include church activities and mid week prayer services.
The drive presses toward a critical moment as the Legion funds an endowment for disabled veterans, aiming to meet its quota and support veterans in need. The campaign rallies support across communities and urges gifts to reach the target.
A World War II era drive seeks to raise 225000 for the American Legion endowment to aid disabled veterans and orphans. Former Governor Kendall leads as civilian chairman with Ben Webster and Margaret Hinderman as top aides. Thousands of Legionnaires and Auxiliary members join in districts and counties across the state to wage the campaign against hunger disease and need among veterans and their families.
The article details a statewide American Legion Endowment Fund drive in Iowa led by Generals Ken dall and Webster. Enthusiasm runs high as thousands in donations flow in from Han ford MacNider, Charles H. MacNider, and Mrs Hinderman supported by legion posts. Governor Hammill pledges a strong contribution as the state aims to surpass earlier war fund successes.
Relatives and friends of Captain A J Blair joined a Saturday picnic at Glenwood Lake Park. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Warner of Shenandoah and their niece Bertha Warner of Red Oak, Prof and Mrs William Maloney of Hastings, Blair’s two daughters Mrs R D Spindler and Mrs R P Sanford and families, and Mr and Mrs E S Jenks of Emerson.
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