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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1921

Page

3

Big Annual Farm Picnic at Mills County Boles Grove

A Farm Bureau picnic drew an estimated 5000 people and 1000 autos to Boles grove last Thursday. Speakers H. E. Cunningham and J. Finley addressed the crowd amid music, games, and a strong sense of community unity.

Farm Bureau Boles Grove Kodak HE. H. Cunningham Washington, D. C Bureau J. §. Finley Finley Cunningham Mabel Matthews Glenwood Mills County Stacy Wilkerson Polson Lemonds Goos Markel Darland Hilton Galt Burgoin Schade Utterback Phifer Johnson McPheron

Composers of Orchestra Music from Glenwood Granted Copyrights

Three Glenwood residents have earned copyrights on two vocal and orchestral works. Alta Wrenwick wrote the lyrics for both, with Ralph Hubbell and RE V. Rhoades composing the music. "My Little White Wild Rose" is already in print, while "Come Back in Dreams to Me" references World War memories and will soon be printed.

Glenwood Alta Wrenwick , Brown Ralph Hubbell RE. V. Rhoades

Missing man in soldier clothes found dead near Clarinda

A coroner inquiry notes a dead man found in a cornfield ten miles south of Clarinda. He wore army trousers and a yellow shirt, stood about seven feet tall? and weighed 160 pounds. Police cite a cigarette stamp 1909 linked to Glenwood Kandy Kitchen. Authorities report a possible name Hammond with a suspect named Wren, though extradition and conflicting evidence muddy the case.

Page County Clarinda Glenwood Kandy Wren Hammond Iowa

Cake praised at lunch en Hoven event at the Dike

The cake, served at the lunch en Hoven at the Dike, impressed two or three attendees. It was crafted by Clifford Morgan of the Hartman bakery, whose work shows the skilled hand of his chief, Mrs Hartman.

Clifford Morgan Hartman Bakery Hartman

Missionaries Leave for East Africa on No 12

Mr and Mrs H Porter and their son Manoah depart Monday evening aboard No 12 for East Africa to begin missionary work for the Holness church denomination.

Africa

Faith Church Camp Meeting Opens At Glenwood

The Holiness Churches of Christ and Heph zibah faith Missionary association held a camp meeting from August 11 to 21 at Tabor Glenwood with large attendance. Rain dampened tents but not spirits as testimonies flourished and many signaled intent to live Christian lives. Attendees came from Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Kansas Minnesota Missouri and Oklahoma with about forty six tents and numerous visiting ministers and missionaries planning future work in India Africa Japan and Mexico.

Holiness Churches of Christ The Hephzibah Faith Missionary Association Tabor Glenwood Tabernacle Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Kansas Minnesota Missouri Oklahoma Mig. Harrison Mrs. Collins J. M. Zook LeRoy Zook Myr Kline Faber Miss Landis India Miss Jensen Morehead Minn Henry Witthuhn C. ©. Brown Africa Miss Dreyer F. Rosentrater W. Rosentrater Norman Durkee Merle Dooly Japan Peter and Valdemar Christensen Walter Durkes Archie Durkee James Gallogly Mexico Horst McAninch Bardlette University Place Tourtelotte Tourtelette W. Durkee Cora Gookins Wzra King Overholt Hitler Hans Porter Lia China

Arrive in California After Overland Trip by Car

The L H E Berkheimer family formerly of Malvern arrived safely in California after a southern overland journey through Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah Arizona and Nevada. They reported desert heat with highs around 116 in some areas and traveled from 3:30 am to 10 am, resting in shade during the hottest hours. Their son Harry and daughter Edith were already there and well. Mr and Mrs Berkheimer reside in the Murray Apartments.

Berkheimer Malvern California Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah Arizona Nevada Harry Edith Mrs Larkheimer Murray Apartments

Two Golden Anniversaries Celebrate Half Century Of Joy

The Tribune notes two couples marking 50 years of marriage. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Dike hosted a reception on Coolidge Street with family visiting from afar and a large dinner. Mr. and Mrs. George Stille celebrated at their son’s home with children present as Mother Stille recovered health. A separate marriage license on August 13 joined Walter Lorenz and Nettie M. Brandon, who will reside in Council Bluffs.

J. J. Dike George Stille J. F. Dike Coolidge Street Rebekahs Benjamin Stille Mother Stille

Tom Mix in Hands Off at Rex Theatre

Tom Mix arrives in town with Hands Off showing at the Rex Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday. The star, famed for Western vigor, performs as a cowpuncher who ro es telegraph wire to hoist a bully, inciting apology, and a dramatic stampede scene accompanies the high class Western adventure.

Tom Mix Rex Theatres Mix Rex Theatre

Married in Randolph ties community to county educator

Rev Peter Jacobs, Randolph M E pastor, wed Miss Edith M Anderson Fremont county schools superintendent on August 13 at the bride's home. Guests included Dr and Mrs H N Richardson and son Harry of Shenandoah. The couple honeymooned in Chicago and will attend the Bernice Anderson Barnes McDonald wedding on August 24.

Mills County Chicago Fremont County Herald Peter Jacobs M. E. Church Randolph Edith M. Anderson Fremont County Charles Anderson H. N. Richardson Harry Shenandoah H. D. Herr Farragut Congregational Church New Hampton Jacobs

Skeleton Found Near Missouri Sandbar Buried

A report to Sheriff Lo gai describes human skeleton remains spotted Sunday on a Missouri sandbar just south of opposite Folsom. Deputies Edwards and DeMoss could not reach the pool without a boat, and none was available. The remains were moved to Glenwood today with no hands or feet found. Acting coroner Day ordered the burial.

Logai Missouri Folsom Edwards DeMoss Glenwood Goroner Day

Home Built With One Man’s Hands in Glenwood

J W Walling single handedly built a new cottage at 208 North Hazel Glenwood from sod to plaster over May to July. The nearly finished house includes a front porch, basement with hot air furnace, two connected living spaces, hidden desk and library, hardwood floors, a bright kitchen and bath, rear screened porch, and soon shade trees. After thirteen years renting the Wallings now own their home and anticipate years of comfort.

North Hazel Glenwood J. V. Walling J. W. Walling

Lens approval notice for auto lenses in Iowa

J U Fackler of Glenwood asks about lens status under the new law. The Secretary of State provides a list of approved lenses and notes that hand painted green visor lenses are not approved, while Ford lenses are approved. Message signed by W M Calladay, Superintendent, Motor Vehicle Department.

J. U. Fackter Secretary of State J. U. Fackler Glenwood Iowa Ford W. M. Calladay Supt. Motor Vehicle Dept

Wabash Depot Robbery in Malvern Reported

Thieves entered the Wabash depot on Friday night at Malvern and blew open the safe taking about 50 dollars and several auto tires. Rain made roads muddy with no sign of an escape vehicle. The preceding Thursday night, robbers also entered the depot and disturbed mail sacks. exact loot from the sacks remains unknown.

Wabash Malvern

Glenwood Pythians honor L Scott Robinson as Grand Chancellor

The State Grand Lodge session in Waterloo elevates L Scott Robinson of Glenwood to Grand Chancellor after years of dedicated service. He led the local lodge to prominence and helped with committees while delaying higher office for health concerns. The grand lodge discussed a $100000 endowment fund and a possible Pythian Home.

Lyn& Robinson Knights of Pythias Waterloo Glenwood Law L. Scott Robinson Iowa Scott Robinson Robinson Shim Glenwood Lodge No. 43 Grand Lodge

Boyer Family Reunion Held in McCook Nebraska

The Boyer family reunion occurred August 14 in McCook Nebraska with 56 attendees at the home of Mrs. Joe Hegenberger. Mother Boyer enjoyed the day despite illness, Iowa relatives joined from Glanwood and Council Bluffs, and travel was by auto for the Council Bluffs group.

he*Boyer McCook Neb Joe Hegenberger Mother Boyer Iowa Glanwood Mahlon Boyer Sam Boyer Lucinda Boyer Council Bluffs A. L C. W. Boyer A. H. Rathke Ernest Bald Conkling L. A. Bimering Mahion Boyer Kansas

West Liberty Church Hosts Old Time Song Program

The Ladies Aid Society presents an old time songs and recitations program at the West Liberty church on Friday, August 20. The event follows a recent performance in Pacific Junction last Saturday that pleased attendees.

West Liberty Ladies’ Aid Society Pacific Junction Thursbeans Tribune

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Homer Farmers Shaffer Phifer P Markelti Rucker Zanders Hughes c Business Men Workman Hilt Ss Lipsett Shiley Huntsman P Hammers If Mendelson Anderson Te Ed c Mr. Cunningham A. B. Judson Orchestra Music Faith Church CO. W. Adams Tribune Mrs. J. W. Walling Boyer
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