City Council In Session In Glenwood City
The new city administration opened its term with unfinished business cleared and council members sworn in. Petitions for sidewalks, crossings, water mains, tax exemptions, and reductions were referred to committees. Bonds for city officers were approved and the outgoing mayor acted as bondsman for his successor. The council appointed officers, set standing committees, and released the official roster listing mayor, officers, and councilmen. The council met 40 times last year and the mayor collected 613 in licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Wallace
Judkins
C. T. Genung
Lewis Robinson
J. M. Donelan
George McMillan
W. E. Lewis
Kier
Davis
Marshall
Kemp
Cheyney
Parr
Board of Health
Glenwood City
Otto Judkins
P. Kinney
W. ©. Rathke
W. S. DeMoss
L. J. Duna
Singhng Homer I. Kier
Arch Parr
Severo Walt Marshall
E. A. Davis
J Guste Tee P. G. Chayney
F. W. Kemp
C. T. Genmme
Lewis. Robinson Night Watch
Lewis
J. M
Civil Service Exam for Clerk-Carrier at Glenwood Post Office
A civil service examination will be held in Glenwood on May 8, 1920 to select a clerk carrier for the Glenwood post office. Applicants must be 18 to 44 years old, with special allowances for certain military widows and spouses. Male candidates must stand at least 6 feet 4 inches and weigh no less than 125 pounds sans outerwear. height and weight limits are noted.
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Glenwood
Ten Reasons Why I Swear In Victorian Tone
A satirical list argues that swearing signals social virtues and religious devoutness. The speaker asserts ten benefits including self control, education, breeding, culture, and appeal to women and children, concluding with a biblical warning against invoking God’s name in vain.
Examination notices for civil service positions in Glenwood
The applicants will be examined in six subjects Spelling arithmetic letter writing penmanship copying reading addresses and mental qualifications. The examination is open to all U S citizens meeting requirements. Pay starts at 1000 yearly rising to 1500 with years of service. A recent photo is required. See R W Rhoades at Post Office Glenwood for details.
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U. S
Miss Gail Deerwester Returns Home from Hospital
Miss Gail Deerwester and her cousin Miss Margaret Oliver of Papillion Nebraska arrived home Monday from a Council Bluffs hospital. She is convalescing well after an operation.
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Gail Deerwester
Margaret Oliver
Papillion, Neb
Council Bluffs Hospital
Relics of Early Day in Hudson House Bricks
Two foundation bricks from the Hudson House, razed, reveal durable construction from 1852. Nearly seventy years old, the bricks show quality when well made and bear initials H. G. C. and J. C. C. from workers who molded them.
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Hudson House
J.C. C
Campbell Captured After Court Indictment and Flight
A. P. Campbell, Emerson man, was indicted for carrying concealed weapons, pled guilty, and paid fines. Previously charged with adultery with Mrs. Read, he was convicted in justice court and fled to Omaha using the alias John V. Brown. He was seized by Omaha police and brought to Glenwood to await court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B P. Campbell
Emerson
Campbell
Read
Justice Court
Omaha
John V. Brown
Red Oak
Edwards
Glenwood
Hotel Enwood
Sunday School Convention Parade Features Glenwood Talent
A Sunday school convention to be held in this city on May 5 and 6 will award a banner to the Glenwood-excluded Sunday school with the largest attendance percentage. A parade is set for 4 PM Wednesday, headed by a band, followed by a Glenwood talent program in the evening.
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Glenwood
Vine Street Bridge Out After Floods Near Depot
Floodwaters from Sunday rains damaged Vine Street Bridge near the depot. Swift current widened the Keg Creek channel and undermined the bridge piling. The south end and eight feet of pavement gave way after noon on Tuesday. No people were on the bridge. pedestrians may cross but vehicles must detour to reach the depot.
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Vine Street
Will Observe Anniversary of Glenwood Lodge
Glenwood Lodge I O O F will observe its 101st anniversary on Monday April 26 with a music program including vocal and instrumental pieces, brief talks, and a history of the lodge. A social time with refreshments follows. all Odd Fellows Rebekahs and families are urged to attend.
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Glenwood Lodge
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Glenwood Community Club Reorganized At Meeting
A largely attended Commercial Club meeting at the court house Monday evening voted to revive the Glenwood Community Club. A. S. Workman presided and R. W. Rhoades was secretary. A three member committee of J. D. Ironmonger Bernard Matthews and R. E. Vinton was named to review the former constitution and advise on changes, with a report due at Monday night April 26.
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Court House
Glenwood
A. S. Workman
R. W. Rhoades
J. D. Ironmonger
Bernard Matthews
R. E. Vinton
Woman's Club D.5 Meeting Highlights Domestic Science Program
The Woman's Club met Monday afternoon at the club rooms with a brief business session and officer nominations. Miss Vera Mintle discussed Domestic Science in Glenwood schools and her class of twenty three while Miss Vivian Rager read on Well Balanced Food Values. A poem by Doris Kier and musical numbers engaged members, followed by a tour of the girls’ needlework and a two course lunch for about ninety attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Mintle
T. W. Hill
Glenwood
Misa Mintle
Vivian Rager
Maxine Maxwell
Johnny Kates
Misa Doris Kier
Helen Plimpton
Story of a Watch Repaired by Local Jeweler
Rudolph Hopp had his watch repaired by J. W. Laraway. A caller asked if the timepiece had been fixed, and Laraway checked the watch noting that the repair was completed. The fragment ends with the jeweler’s observation.
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Rudolph Hopp
J. W. Laraway
Hopp
Laraway
Shriners from Zagazig Temple Visit St Joseph
Members of the Zagazig Temple Des Moines district residing in Glenwood and vicinity attend a ceremonial and imperial visitation meeting in St. Joseph Missouri. Delegates from the Glenwood branch include H A French W C Rathke Charles Cheyney John Chamberlin W R Bruce Will Daniel Homer Daniel B A Matthews Ralph McPheron & D Logan Wm Davidson H A Darting HE G Kinney J W Laraway BB La Lyon Brown Miller Fred Rose George B Masters H H Dean Ernest DeLashmut.
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Zagazig Temple
Des Moines
Glenwood
St. Joe
Shriners
H. A. French
W. C. Rathke
Charles Cheyney
John Chamberlin
W. R. Bruce
Will Daniel
Homer Daniel
B. A. Matthews
Ralph McPheron
D. Logan
Wm. Davidson
H. A. Darting
HE. G. Kinney
J. W. Laraway
BH. la Lyon
Brown Miller
Fred Rose
George BH. Masters
H. H. Dean
Ernest DeLashmutt
Social Evening at Glenwood K of B Session
The regular session Wednesday night became a social affair due to weather and other circumstances. Chancellor Commander R W Rhoades led talks on the good of the order. most attendees offered remarks of interest. Refreshments included ice cream cake and coffee. Visitors Meyers I Van Gorkum Merle Clark and Joe Haden Hastings lodge joined, George C Free Mineola attended to mingle with brothers.
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Glenwood K
Maae
R. W. Rhoades
Meyers
I. van Gorkum
Merle Clark
Joe Haden
Hastings Lodge
George C. Free
Mineola
Knights
Watch Dispute Over Lost Timepiece Ends in Compromise
A man aided by Mr. Laraway collected repairs cash and the watch from a contractor believed sent by Mr. Hopp. None of the Hopp family owned the watch, Laraway settled with Hopp, later a stranger claimed the piece and Laraway identified it as the Hopp watch. A three party chain led to a compromise and return of the watch.
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Laraway
Hopp
Mr. Laraway
Mr. Hopp
Laraway Place
Apportionment Paid by Mills County Sunday School
The Mills County County Sunday School association has paid its apportionment of $110 to the State 8.3. association, settling its financial obligation.
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The
County Sunday School Association of
Mills County
Junction Man Is Strong Arm Victim
Ray Johnson of Pacific Junction was found semiconscious on Vine Street near the post office. He told police two men strong-armed him, took a five dollar bill, while silver remained intact, as he headed to the depot to catch a train home. He is the son of George Johnson. his uncle John Johnson retrieved him.
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Ray Johnson
Pacific Junction
Vine Street
Hunter
Night Watch McMillan
Caughlan
George Johnson
John Johnson
Johnson
State Checkers Report On Glenwood City Peaks
Maurice E. Steele of Knoxville and Glen F. Richards of Le Grande finished a week of checking Glenwood City peaks and filed their report with the State Auditor last week.
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Maurice E. Steele
Knoxville
Glen F. Richards
le Grande
Glenwood City
Sunday Schools at County Convention Banner Prize
At the Glenwood county Sunday schools convention on May 6 delegates from thirty schools will attend, totaling 2240 enrolled with about 1500 present on average. The school with the highest attendance percentage will receive a banner.
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Glenwood
Mr. Gunder Writes from Marion Ind
Joseph Pangburn receives a personal letter from evangelist Mr. Gunder dated from Marion Indiana. Gunder notes a scrap book of converts and family talks about past good times in Glenwood and invites Pangburn eastward. He mentions cold rainy weather, raising full blooded HR I R chickens, resigning travel duties, and planning a local business with prayers for friends.
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Joseph Pangburn
Gunder
Marion
Ind
Mr. Pangburn
Glenwood
God
HR. I. R
Guader
District Court Convenes in Glenwood Next Tuesday
The district court meets in Glenwood on April 27 with Judge Warl Peters presiding. The docket lists 266 civil and eight state cases, including 67 slated for trial, and 29 new equity cases plus 14 quieting of title suits. Divorces filed include Sanders, Richardson, Dent, Weed, Phillips, Croson, Long, Ogden, Raymo, Hall, Harmer, Beckstead, Peterson, Doan, Stidd, Graf, and Moore, with seven more new cases since the last term.
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District Court
Glenwood
Warl Peters
Lulu Sanders
Gilbert J. Sanders
Charles F. Richardson
Della Richardson
Minnia M. Dent
John W. Dent
John William Weed
Mary Belle Weed
A. FE. Phillips
Ethel Phillips
Ela Croson
John Crogon
Lena Long
William Long
Clinton Ogden
Lizzie Ogden
Lea Myr
J Ue Raymo
LeRoy Olen Raymo
Lottie Hall
Harry Hall
Harry M. Harmer
Wdlna L. Harmer
Jennie Beckstead
Simon Beckstead
Margaret Peterson
John H. Peterson
William Doan
Alva N. Doan
Clarence Stidd
Ella Stidd
Fred Graf
Clara KE. Graf
Sarah Moore
W. QO. Moore
Candidates express views on good roads from Goodrich Rubber
The Goodrich Rubber Co. interviewed presidential hopefuls Herbert Hoover Warren G Harding Frank O Lowden William G McAdoo Leonard Wood A Mitchell Palmer William J Bryan Miles Poin dexter James M Cox All others Hitchcock Pershing unnamed. Statements show strong sameness across candidates with similar road policy themes.
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Goodrich Rubber Co
Herbert Hoover
Warren G. Harding
Frank O. Lowden
William G. McAdoo
Leonard Wood
A. Mitchell Palmer
William J. Bryan
Miles Poindexter
James M. Cox
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
John J. Pershing
Annual Meeting of Plattville Council of Defense
The surprise gathering at the William Estes home saw Counc members conclude business and donate remaining funds to the Pacific Junction band. Louis W Boyle showcased diplomacy and catering while C P Davis and Frank Boyle joined as longtime defense associates.
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William Estes
Louis W. Boyle
Plattville
Council of Defense
Hstes
C. P. Davis
Frank Boyle
Messrs. L. Wttoyle
Mr. Hates
Pacific Junction Band
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A. P. Campbell
Vine Street Bridge
Ita
Commercial Club
Woman's Club D
Domingo
Serenaders
Revie
Philippines
Featuring
Domingo Minda
Domingo Quartette
Gladys Leslie
Rex
Mr. Gunder
Mickie
Boss Gans
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