Imogene and Southeast Mills County Mothers Banquet
Imogene Mothers and Daughters Banquet Sunday evening May 4 at 7 in the A O H hall featured about eighty members and guests. A three course banquet and program were prepared by Mra B P Laughlin Mra B Blazer Mrs Will Malloy Mrs Cattia Head Mrs Tom Mc Donald and Misa Cecelia Doyle. The program included toast mistress Mra B P Laughlin greeting Mary Maher toast to Mother Anna Marie O Conner songs and to Grandma Lucy Liset and Mother Mothers pieces by the orchestra and speeches by Rev T W Doyle. The event closed with The Star Spangled Banner and was praised as a memorable occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
B. P. Laughlin
Mra. B. Blazer
Will Malloy
Cattia Head
Tom McDonald
Misa Cecelia Doyle
Lucille Langhill
Helen Sweeney
Afifih Matia
Mra. B
Surprise at Laughlin home for fifteen year old Hughie
Last Sunday night about thirty relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Laughlin for a surprise party for Hughie Laughlin who was fifteen. The evening featured dancing games and refreshments of cake and tea cream served by Mrs Laughlin and Mabie Laughlin. Hughie received many nice gifts as keepsakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughie Laughlin
Joe Laughlin
Hughie
Imogene Area Hailstorm and Local Banquet
A hail storm near Imogene early Wednesday caused minimal damage after a night of heavy rain. The Junior-Senior Banquet at Imogene High School occurred Tuesday night in the gym, with a green and white decor and a three course meal served by junior sisters. Families and visitors from Shenandoah, Griswold, Tarke Mo, and Flint Mich were noted, along with local residents and staff attending activities and visits in Shenandoah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imogene
Slaters
Harriet
Walte
Hospital set back details and small town notes
Robert Maher son of Mr and Mrs J Maher remains in Mercy hospital recovering from ruptured appendix and adhesions with little hope for recovery. Leo Sweeney son of Mr and Mrs B H Sweeney broke his nose playing ball last Sunday night leaving him swollen and unable to attend school. Eighth grade county exams were held in Monroe township at the Centennial School house with county superintendent Mrs Dalin visiting Friday delayed by rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Maher
Att Mita
Maher
Mercy Hospital
Beth
Bis
Leo
Littie
BH. J. Sweehey
Monroe Township
Leo Latehlin
Dalin
E. J. Sweeney
Old Mexico Roads and a Bandit Tale From 1922
Mr Watt, a long-time Mexico resident, recalls a dramatic encounter with bandit Monty Michal. In 1922 Michal forced entry at Watt’s ranch, and Watt fired with a shotgun, striking the intruder in the chest, amid tales of brutal crime including a train payroll bombing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt
Mexico
Monty Michal
Bo Thorough
Mr. Watt
Michal
Glenwood Athletes Sweep Glenwood Track Meet
Glenwood athletes win the Malvern event with records in 100 yard dash 10.4 seconds shot put 40 ft 11 in and high jump 6 ft 4½ in Mayberry leads multiple wins including 220 yard dash 23.4 seconds while Berte and Boyce set marks in pole vault and high jump as Glenwood dominates the meet with several new records and top finishes by Strahan Emerson and Malvern competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Glenwood
Curtis
Malvern
Mayberry
Bren Ring
Galt
Silver City
Gordla
Strahan
Hoover
Salmons
Emerson
Berte
Anderson
Bliver City
Rice
Miletun
Cheyney
Diilehay
Hascol
E. Sell
Brenhine
Balmion
Lakib
Firel
Riggins
Brenning
Meyers
Biggerstaff
Butts
Brewning
Hatcher
Methodist Ladies Circle Meet Beset By Outrage
A meek social gathering at Mra. Bayes home was disrupted when Watt fired nearly thirty six shots from a shotgun and revolver as assailants fled the porch. Watt missed all attackers and refused any reward for the bandit leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Circle
Methodist Ladies’ Circle
Mra. T. E. Bayes
Watt
Mr. Watt
Diasperadoes
Silver Tea events and social notices in local unions
Mrs. Frank Steele hosted the second Silver Tea while Mrs. Molaberry led the Ladies’ Union division last Thursday. Mrs. Harry Conrad presented a third Silver Tea on Monday with thirteen ladies attending. Mrs. Will Bradley read a Biblical piece on Neighboriness and others joined in pleasant conversation. The week ends with the Union meeting at Mrs. Mossberry’s home on Wednesday May 7. Nearby families—Belknap, Gorman, Langmuir—visited Creston and Red Oak households. Other local social visits included Shenandoah studio outings, circus trips, and shared meals, reflecting a busy community week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Steele
Molaberry
Ladies’ Union
Harry Conrad
Will Bradley
Guy Martin
Mossberry
Charles Shamblin
Emma Moore
Carl Salmons
Red Oak
Pettigrew
Shenandoah Studio
Harold Peterson
Frank Clites
Frank Johnson
Marjorie
Helen Laughlin
Emma Clites
Zeno Bass
Har Hart Bass
Wood Vestal
Franklin
Dorothy
Frank Crouse
Shenandoah
Hon ors Marvel Nina With a Mistcellaneous Shower
Misa Nina Armstrong of 166 Glen Avenue Council Bluffs hosted a miscellaneous shower for bride to be Misa Marvel Nits ahead of a June 4 wedding. Guests found gifts by ribbons and verses from a yellow crepe umbrella centerpiece while hostesses served a two course supper at small tables. Mrs Armstrong of Malvern aided by serving guests. A yellow candle centerpiece and flower nut cups adorned each table. W W Mossberry accompanied Mr and Mrs Arch Sherfey to Iowa City for hospital entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Nina Armstrong
Glen Avenue
Council Bluffs
Misa Marvel Nits
Ming Nime
Misa Nims
Miss Beatt Declines Strahan Primary Post for Next Year
Primary teacher Miss Beatt refused the Strahan school post for the coming year, 94, choosing another position instead. Miss Gertrude Matehall will teach first and second grades at Simpsot College in Jdnne after completing two years there. Morris Woodall and the Dickersbachs with baby went to Lincoln for the Shriners meeting, returning Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Beatt
Strahan
Dasis
Misa Gertrude Matehall
Simpsot College
Jdnne
Morris Woodall
Fred Dickersbach
Baby
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Mills County
Adair
Bill
Jee Hughie Laughlin
Gene Wiman
Leo Laughlin
Margaret Leahy
Earl Davenport
Tarkle
Bud Hayes
Griswold
Ida Castle
Flint, Mich
Jewell Thompson
Mary Or Sonner
Nick Sloan
Shenandoshang
Nellie O'Conney
Dr. Weber
Walnut
J. R. Scott
M. D
Buregon Malvern, Town
1. U
Parsons
Orice
Nat'l Bank
Iowa
Malcolm Campbell
de M. Kline
Drs
Ds Aa Hille
DRS, Kline & Kline i Phyalolans Er Pesvaeerel
Robert Maher Flack
Homi T
Old
Santa Clara
Nees Oy
Ata
Oscar Belknap
James Langmuir
Belknap
Gorman
Paul
Floyd Gorman
Creston
Nebr
Frank Belknap
tAnecoin
Marvel
Nina
W. W. Mossberry
Arch Sherfey
Iowa City
White Cloud
Wederqvist
Dale Laughlin
J. E. Randerson Clothier
Chie
General Electric
General Electrc
Jay
Nebraska Light and Power Company
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