Thanksgiving Observances Mark Malvern Community Day
Thanksgiving services at the M E Church opened with Rev. A J Meierhoff delivering a fine sermon and Mrs F R Chantry singing. Many families hosted dinners at homes across town and nearby, with visitors from Hastings Emerson Glenwood and Red Oak joining celebrations. Townsfolk traveled to Glenwood for football as Glenwood defeated Malvern 27 to 0, while an Empress film drew a full house in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
A. J. Meierhof
Presbyterian Church
F.R. Chantry
Malvern
Glenwood
Hardin
The
Empress
C. M. Jones
Marion Avenue
Deer Creek
Cat] Paulson
Adrian
Rev. Wilkins
F. B
Mulholland
W. H. Gibbs
Harry Barkus
John Suits
John Beckwith
H. C. Allery
A. E. Cook
K. R. Cook
Mltie
Carl H. Cook
R. Warry Wilson
Hastings
James J. Wilson
J. D. Robbins
Roy Robbing
H. H. Lisle
Etta
Joe Deardorf
Etta Bushnell
Ruth
George Mellor
Prospect Avenue
George Hilton Takes Pocahontas County Farm Bureau Post
George Hilton, a progressive young farmer and Ames Agricultural College graduate, resigns from regular farming to lead Pocahontas County Farm Bureau as county agent. He leaves immediately for his new duties, while Mrs. Hilton and the children remain behind until spring due to housing. The county bureau had recently lost its agent who left for a ranch position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hilton
Pocahontas County
New Books Added To Public Library Shelves
The Public Library adds nine new titles this week. Three focus on England and its colonial history including The Commonwealth of Canada Inside the British Isle and Imperial Britain. Three cover other European nations Spanish Highways and Byways A History of France and A New Italy. American history titles Americas Nations Brothers in Arms The Old South by T. N. Page offer current perspectives. A special shelf displays these works for easy browsing amid the Disarmament Conference. Most are well indexed and worth a quick look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library
England
Commonwealth of Canada
Britain
France
Italy
America
Powers
T. N. Page
Farm Bureau meet features Landis and Isaacs in Mills County
The Rawles Township Farm Bureau plans a big meeting Monday night with outside talent. H. R. Landis the noted Mills County magician headlines. Glenwood Quartet and Mrs Nelson Delevan perform, and Tom Isaacs of Red Oak will speak on Farm Bureau work. Officers for 1922 will be elected. A past talk by Cunningham linked to rail freight rate cuts is noted. East Anderson and Indian Creek township meetings include Isaacs and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Farquhar
Rawles Township
Mills County
H. R. Landis
Landis
Maisie
Glenwood
Nelson Delevan
Tom Isaacs
Red Oak
Montgomery County
Isaac
Farm Bureau
Cunningham
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Washington
Western Farmers
Western Railway Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi
Iowa
Chicago
Anderson Township
Henderson
Indian Creek Township
McClain School
Isaacs
Postmaster General Urges Christmas Parcel Help
Postmaster General calls on boys and girls to mail Christmas parcels early to ease the seasonal rush. Emphasizes careful addressing, complete return addresses, proper postage, and sturdy wrapping to speed delivery and save government money. Encourages plain legible handwriting and avoidance of small envelopes to prevent hand canceling delays.
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The
United States
Uncle Sam
Postal Service
Revival at Hillsdale Church Begins This Sunday
A. H. Culver from near Hillsdale announced special meetings started at the Hillsdale Church last Sunday and will continue indefinitely. Led by Pastor Rev. Shuge with assistance from Rev. M. Johnson of University Place Nebraska, attendance is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Culver
Old Hillsdale
Hillsdale Church
Mr. Shuge
M. Johnson
University Place
Nebraska
Waderquist Hosts Fortieth Birthday Party at Country Home
Mr and Mrs R J Waderquist entertained friends at their country home for his fortieth birthday. The night featured games music and visiting with an oyster supper. Guests included Mr and Mrs A J Hughes Mr and Mrs N Heaton Mr and Mrs Pearl Cary Mr and Mrs W L Summers Velma Summers and Mr and Mrs K J Armstrong. An annual celebration with Royce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waderquist
A. J. Hughes
N. Heaton
Pearl Cary
W. L. Summers
Velma
K. J. Armstrong
Royce
Randolph Enterprise
Post Office Advice Promises Grateful Public Praise
Teachers urge readers to follow guidelines for mail handling and holiday packages, promising appreciation from the public and from the Postmaster General Will Hays. The note appears on page five and stresses timely Christmas mailings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Service
Will H. Hays
Shrine meeting in Omaha initiates sixty one members
Tangier Temple of the Mystic Shrine in Omaha held a large initiation last Saturday evening. Sixty one Desert men were admitted, with a substantial meal for all attendees. Local delegates included Fred Durbin, Dr J W Baer, Chas H Summers, R L Hale, W P Wortman, J E Randerson, Fred Dickersbach, John Beckwith, and M C Woodfill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
Omaha
Sons of the Desert
Fred Durbin
J. W. Baer
Chas. H. Summers
R. L. Hale
W. P. Wortman
J. E. Randerson
Fred Dickersbach
John Beckwith
M. Cc. Woodfill
Annual Red Cross Meeting in Council Bluffs
The Council Bluffs Chapter American Red Cross invites the public to its annual meeting on Monday December fifth at 4 p m in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Reports for the past year will be presented and officers elected. The Home Service and Public Health Nursing departments will be showcased. A large, representative gathering is hoped for to inform the community of chapter activities. Plan now to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
American Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Home Service Section
Public Health Nursing Department
Crap Game Raided by Local Officers
Local officers received a tip about a crap game in progress in a box car on the Wabash Sunday afternoon. They raided the scene finding players at dice and cards, secured several names and paraphernalia, with the case likely to go before the grand jury this week. Violations carry heavy penalties, potentially a $300 fine or six months in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
November Marriage Licenses Listed for Omaha and Surrounding Areas
A compiled list shows numerous November marriage licenses across Omaha Council Bluffs Shelby Glenwood and nearby locales. Pairings include Clarence Ede with Katherne Fisher both 21 of Omaha. Orville Action 26 and Ada Mae Kock 21 of Shelby. Harle Williams 29 and Zula Deacon 21 of Glenwood. Gatleib Schmader 28 from Louisville with Eula Urwin. and other couples with ages ranging from 17 to 46 in multiple towns such as Nebraska City Lanisville Cedar Creek and South Platte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence T. Ede
Omaha
Katherne M. Fisher
Orville V. Action
Council Bluffs
Ada Mae Kock
Shelby
Harle Williams
Tabor
Zula A. Deacon
Glenwood
Gatleib Schmader
Louisville
Neb
Eula Urwin
Adlar J. Rhodes
Jillian L. DeVry
Frederick J. Rogers
Conneil Blutts
Lucille B. Wolfe
Edwin A. Garter
Ruth G. Schooning
Death claims Cal Hammack, Deer Creek pioneer
Cal Hammack, longtime Mills County resident and Deer Creek pioneer, died Saturday afternoon at the Woodbine home of his daughter Mrs. W. P. Campbell after a three week illness. Born March 5, 1833, he would have reached 90 next birthday. Funeral held Monday in Woodbine with burial there. his family was honored across years by local residents who recall his contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hammack
Woodbine
Cal Hammack
Deer Creek
Mills County
W. P. Campbell
Deer Creek Township
Baptist Kensington Meeting Dec 1 at Mulholland Home
The Baptist Kensington will hold a meeting this Thursday evening December 1 at the home of Mrs. F. E. Mulholland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Kensington
Mra. F. E. Mulholland
Simpson Club Meeting in Mills County December
The December Mills County Simpson Club gathering will be at Mr. and Mrs. June Fickel’s home on Friday evening December 2. After the business portion, attendees will enjoy social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Club
Mills County
June Fickel
Death of Mrs Will Goy at Tabor after illness
Mrs Will Goy died Monday November 21 at her home in Tabor after an eight day pneumonia illness. Born September 18, 1856 in Pittsfield Ohio she leaves husband Wilbur Herman and Edna all of Tabor plus relatives. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM at the Congregational church with Rev Gonzales officiating. Out of town mourners include brother Richard Gibbons sister Mrs Mary West of Pittsfield and friend Mrs Dobbs of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Goy
Tabor
Gonzales
Congregational Church
Richard Gibbons
Mary West
Pittsfield
Ohio
Dobbs
Omaha
Tabor Beacon
Neighbors Gather Corn and Prepare Dinner in Field
A dawn to dusk community effort north of town sees men with corn wagons and huskers, and women with baskets, delivering over 1200 bushels from T. J. McGarry’s farm in a display of neighborly fellowship following Mrs McGarry’s illness and death. Local men and women listed include CG Deupree Henry Young Frank Turlington J W Brower R P Butcher Maylon Boyer and many others. the ladies named include I O Jackson C J Deupree A C Hyans Ralph Pack and several more. The act underscores communal support and shared labor among neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. McGarry
McGarry
J. Deupree
Henry Young
Frank Turlington
J. W. Brower
R. P Butcher
Maylon Boyer
Rowe Porter Rowe
Paul Rowe
George Pilgenberger
Jake Pitzenberger
J. C. Mieckelwail
John Hopp
John Pisher
James Rhoades
Bennie Rhoades
Justina Shelby
Floyd Rhoades
van Pelt
Pred Kirkendall
A. (. Iyene
Alex Crow
Eugene Crow
Tralph Pack
O. Jackson
Everett Meritt
Clarence Shelby
Mesdames
C. J. Deupree
A. C. Hyans
Ralph Pack
George Pitzen- Voreny
Mickeleyatt
Win
Rowe
Rank Bullington
Stranathan
Floyd Theades
Cena
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George Day
George Jr
Charlotte
Springfield
J. B. Stoddart
John B. Jr
Virginia
Hiawatha
Kansas
Lincoln
Nebr
J. M. Steele
Marton Avenue
Frank Robbins
Oscar Hertz
Emerson
Alf Wolfe
Isabelle
Billa
Bert Kline
Guy Breeding
George F. Salyers
M. Criswell
W. EB. Kerns
John iImel
Pocahontas
Young Mills County
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News OF the Farm Bureau
Santa Claus
Sam
Hillsdale
Shrine
Red Cross Meeting
Ww. UR. _Goy
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