Victory Sings at Armory in Glenwood Thanksgiving
The Armory in Glenwood hosted a Thanksgiving afternoon musical program with about fifty singers and musicians. Rev. Hillis delivered a psalm based address as the audience joined in a closing Psalm, with decorations and a lively chorus including There’s A Long, Long Trail and Keep the Home Fires Burning. Local families and guests from nearby towns attended, sharing in the community event.
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Glenwood
U. S
High School Glee Club
Miss Wilcox
CG. E. Hillis
Hvans
Howard Mintle
Mintle
Soldier letter from France describes daily life and hopes
Private William H. Stout of Glenwood writes from France to his cousin Mrs Dilon Lucas on November 8, three days before the armistice. He details living quarters in a French home, ample rations, and fleeting thoughts of combat ending soon. He mentions plans to visit friends after the war and asks to pass regards to local families. New arrival: a daughter etc. Two silver foxes sighted raiding a chicken yard northwest of Malvern.
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William H. Stout
France
Dilon Lucas
Glenwood
William
116Th Regiment Ambulance Corps
Wiliam H. Stout
Crottay
Upper Locust ‘Atreat
Drathern
Thanksgiving Day Ode to Freedom and Flag
A patriotic verse lauds freedom and equal rights for all under a justice governed nation. Emma L. Kellogg of Glenwood, Iowa signs a call to celebrate national values, praise Jehovah, and honor the Red, White and Blue on Thanksgiving Day.
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Jahd
Free
Jehovah
Emma L. Kellogg
Glenwood
Lowe
Cook Oscar Giles Leads Charge At St Mihiel
A published account by Lisut in Stars and Stripes recalls Oscar Giles a Company I cook who insisted on joining the assault at St Mihiel. He reportedly crept into danger twice capturing three Bowie prisoners before being sent to the rear.
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Stars and Stripes
Lisut
Wm. Haley
Oscar Giles
Oscar
C. P. Hamilton
Oscar Gilas
St. Mihiel
Bowie
Corned Willis
William Walker Honored for Valor in 1918 Bombardment
William W. Walker of Company I 168th Infantry received a special commendation from the Assistant Division Adjutant General for rescuing twelve wounded men during a heavy bombardment northeast of Suippes on July 15, 1918. The act, cited by Captain James B. Thomas, is deemed gallant and exemplary of military traditions. Also noted is a Knights of Columbus letterhead note detailing later correspondence about his wounding dates and hospital stay.
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William W. Walker
Walker
W. R. Walker
William ‘W. Walker
168Th Infantry
Suipprs
Laok
James B. Thomas
N. G
Knights of Columbus
William Walley
Mraterial
Memorial Service for Two Company I Fliers
A memorial service was held Sunday at M. B. church in Glenwood for two Company I soldiers who fell in France. Charlies M. Kidder of Pacific Junction and Hugh Kearnes of Plattsmouth were honored though not Glenwood residents, having previously lived there. The program featured church members and music by local singers, with Rev. J. B. Newell delivering the brief but respectful address.
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M. B
Glenwood
Company I
France
Charlies M. Kidder
Pacific Junction
Hugh Kearnes
Plattsmouth
Charles Kidder
Methodist Church
Pacific Japetion
Wartet
F. W.' Kemp
B. M
Fragmentary Letter From Rev F W Long in England
From Rev F W Long in England a letter mentions a friend Graham and his wellbeing and promises to write a real letter soon. It notes Deputy Rhoades and W T Owens on Saturday night caused trouble and mentions a page with unclear details.
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F. W. Long
England
Pear
Graham
W. Long
Rhoades
W. T- Owens
Wartime letter from William W. Walker home front notes
A WWI era letter from William W. Walker describes delays, hospital care, and issued dates as he recalls injuries and a request for Christmas gifts. It notes a casualty list, a wish for pocket knives and chewing gum, and plans to join the Community Orchestra’s first rehearsal at the Congregational church basement on December 5, inviting public participation.
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Lawrende
Ty Felfowa
Tony
Milich
Dad
Pedkert
Huns
Wall
Wm. W. Walker
Congregational Church
Nnvale
Glenwood
Reverend Edwyn Evans Taken Ill While in Glenwood
Rev Edwyn Evans who arrived in Glenwood from Deadwood South Dakota on Saturday November 83 to complete naturalization papers fell ill with influenza Thursday morning and was promptly taken to the M B hospital in Omaha for treatment. He is reported improving nicely.
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Edwyn Evans
Glenwood
Deadwood
S. D
M. B. Hospital
Omaha
Mills County War Work Campaign Subscriptions Report
A county campaign report shows Mills County residents pledged $41,897.04 for the war effort with later subscriptions expected. Precincts list collected totals on November 23 including Silver City Glenwood Mineola and Malvern among others, noting general cooperation and slight friction.
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Mills County
Precintes
Hendaysoy
Benton
Silver City
Mineola
West Oak
Bt. Marys
Pacific Junction
Glenwood Township
Glenwood
Institution
Jet
Ward
Lyon
Levi M H Burton Killed in Action November First 1918
A wartime notice honors Levi M H Burton of Mills County Emerson who died in action on November 1 1918 at age 29 years 4 months and 24 days He served in Europe after joining the call of April 27 leaving a family including his mother two sisters and a brother The article notes his farming progressiveness and community roles and calls him a brave young man who brought glory to his county state and nation.
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Milla
Abd
Hmerson
Europe
Levi M. H. Burton
Emerson
Susan Burton
Mamie Gibson
Florence Biton
Edward
Levi
Ward
Thanksgiving dinner for nurses hosts in Glenwood item
A social note in the World-Herald of Thurgday describes a Lif agver Thanksgiving dinner hosted by nurses at the Nurses' club on Pacific Street. Honor guests include Misgay Rabena Gunn and Grace Smith with six young physicians and several Misses from Glenwood. Also noted is a Glenwood boy who will travel on a ship carrying President Wilson across the Atlantic, an event seen as notable for Glenwood.
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Glenwood
Canning Factory
Kansas City
Island Park
World-Herald of Thurgday
T Nurses’ Club
Pacific Street
Rabena Gunn
Grace Smith
Bessie Harris Reed
Verge King
Ethel Pepper
Dorothy Wilkhame
Helen Cameron
Doroth Lyon
Glepwood
B. P. Camp
H. Hottman
R. D. Balcom
C. F. Hartley
D, Amick
A. B. Bennett
Acrogs
Atlantic
Asner Agment
Wilson
Ington
Gad
Pan
Senor Cogkawala
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