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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1919

Page

7

Recital Delights Glenwood Audience at Baptist Church

A Monday night recital at Glenwood Baptist Church presented by L. A. Robinson impressed a large audience with the Edison phonograph instrument recreating voices. Miss Peteler sang with uncanny realism beside the machine, Miss Tagan charmed with whistling, and Harry Humphrey read with dramatic effect. A duet by Miss Peteler and Miss Fagan plus harmonies delighted listeners, ending with thanks to Mr. Robinson for the rare musical treat despite the winter wind outside.

the Baptist Church Glenwood L. A. Robinson Iddison Peteler Miss Peteler Edison Miss Tagan Ever Anow Hidison Miss Fagan Harry Humphrey Sweatheart Buck Fanshaws Sky Pilot Humphrey Fagan Whistler

County Education Board to Meet in Glenwood Friday

The County Board of Education is called to meet in Glenwood tomorrow Friday December 5 to discuss matters appertaining to a county nurse.

County Board of Education Glenwood

Thanksgiving Gathering at Anderson Home NE Glenwood

Thanksgiving day gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs C W Anderson northeast of Glenwood featured relatives from Silver City Council Bluffs Red Oak Shenandoah and Omaha. Those present included I W Anderson and family Albert Anderson Mr and Mrs Axel Swanson Mrs Frank Nelson Mrs Robert Levi and daughter Caroline.

C. W. Anderson Glenwood I. W. Anderson Silver City Albert Anderson Council Bluffs Axel Swanson Red Oak Albert Swanson Shenandoah Frank Nelson Robert Levi Caroline Omaha

Navy Buttons Ready for Discharged Navy Members

Limited supply of Victory Buttons at the Navy Recruiting Station Old Post Office Building Des Moines Iowa. Men discharged from the regular Navy or Reserve Force who served on active duty between April 6 1917 and November 11 1918 may obtain one by presenting their discharge. Reserve Force members on active duty may apply to the Naval District Commander in their district. Active duty men will receive instructions from their commanding officers.

Navy Navy Recruiting Station Old Post Office Des Moines Naval District

Thanksgiving Dinner at Griffis Home

Thanksgiving day at the Charles Griffis house on Pony Creek featured a festive dinner for all in attendance. The report notes a cheerful, community mood with remarks about the cats and a feature on Mrs. C. A. Griffis’s hospitality.

Charles Griffis Pony Creek Harry H C. A. Griffis

Thanksgiving Dinner Guests From Local Community

An article notes a dinner hosted by an expert entertainer with many attendees. Warry Hamilton and family, Ralph Wack and family, J. B. Mc Knight and family, Parl Mickelwait and family, Kelly Myans and family, Ben Stile and family, H. 5S, Griffis and family, Dave Scott of Council Bluffs, Mrs. H. A. Terry, Mrs. Louisa Scott of Glenwood, and Charles How ard and family were among thirty eight people who enjoyed a great Thanksgiving day event.

Warry Hamilton Ralph Wack J. B. McKnight Parl Mickelwait Kelly Myans Ben Stile H. 5S Griffis Dave Scott Council Bluffs H. A. Terry Louisa Scott Glenwood Charles Howard

Union Tabernacle Plans Campaign Led by George T Stephens

A large union tabernacle campaign will start Sunday January 4 led by evangelist George T Stephens. Church leaders met Monday with Stephens present and the vote was unanimous.

George T. Stephens Mr. Stephens

Best for Farm Sales Newspaper Ads Cheaper and Wider Reach

An advertising expert notes farmers now favor local country newspapers over posters for sales ads. The shift is seen as more efficient and cheaper, with farmers endorsing newspaper space for broad reach.

Coal situation deemed not serious by local officials

A. B. Walling's meeting with the ality council, school board, and coal dealers produced no action. Attendants advised conservation, but no regulations were enacted as the situation was not deemed serious enough for special measures.

A. B. Walling Ality Council

Town auctioneer William Slezak aids Prescott sale

Our townsman William Slezak is gaining notice as an auctioneer. On Wednesday he assisted near Prescott in selling 500 head of stock at auction, drawing attention for his skill and pace.

William Slezak Prescott

Officers Elected by Glenwood Lodge No 97

Glenwood Lodge No 97 I. O. O. F. elected officers for the semi-annual term starting January 1920. Recipients include Frank Terry N. G. O. V. Byers Jr., G. George Haley, J. W. Murphy, WW. HH. Cheyney, Trens. selected by fellow members.

Glenwood Lodge No O. F Frank Terry N. G. O. V. Byers, Jr George Haley J. WT. Murphy Pr.s. WW HH. Cheyney Trens

Plants Promote Government Savings in Seventh District

A campaign in Seventh district plants pushes Workers to join government Savings societies. Posters urge thrift and waste reduction with slogans like Don’t buy what you don’t need and Work Save and Succeed. Employees are urged to invest in War Savings stamps and Treasury Savings certificates. A plant designated representative and department timekeeper act as society secretary to remind workers to invest.

Walt Treasury

Liberty Bond Interest Inc For Sale Hogs And Farmland

Two Duroc male hogs are for sale along with forty acres of stalk field. Inquire at J. H. Hopp, Glenwood Iowa, phone 33F12.

Liberty Bond Interest Inc J. H. Hopp Glenwood

Grand Jury Short Session Wraps Up In One Day

The grand jury finished work in a single day and was dismissed. Several jurors were excused, the estate of Michael Cunningham was settled with final report approved, and Sophromia Hackney’s will was admitted to probate with William and J. B. Hackney named executors. Multiple cases were resolved or dismissed and one will contest ended without prejudice.

Petit Michael Cunningham Malvern Sophromia Hackney Fter William Hackney Carl HH. Otis A. R. Bird W. C. Swarts Silver City Oscar Webb N. W. Colling G. C. May Tmil Leu Julius Roenfeldt Mark Swarts Henry Detlef W. J. Stout State Henry Shaw Alex Feda Bert Pippitt Bert Pippit Mikeeda W. W. Aistrope Lewis R. Long Lucy Viola Stine

Sale Dates for Auctions Across County Farms

Public auctions announced for December across multiple farms. J A Hatcheld farm near Mastings expected to fetch over 450 per acre. Listings include Joe Gradle north of Glenwood December 11, Hastings December 13, and other sellers near Malvern Glenwood Pacific Junction and Wethey with horses cattle hogs grain hay and implements. Bills and advertisements will provide details.

J. A Hatcheld Mastings Joe Gradle Glenwood My Place Hastings H. A. Wilson Carl Nelson Malvern Glen’ Wood J. W. Pippitt Wethey Pacific Junction W. It. Asman

Advertising and Mered Marketing Drive Strong Returns

A local ad campaign highlights effective advertising strategies boosting sales for multiple firms. Strong creative messaging and targeted placement delivered measurable lift in customer engagement and revenue across sectors.

Explosion on Train No 14 Injures Three at Pacific Junction

A gas tank in the baggage car exploded on Train No 14 south of Island Park last Saturday. The blast shattered windows and caused injuries to three men, including Burke of Chicago and Yardiner of Creston, with Dr. Bacon treating wounds before the train moved on. The baggage car was left at Pacific Junction.

Island Park Burke Chicago Yardiner Creston W. H. Lyall Bacon Pacific Junction

Mrs. Eewin Dean Recovers Nicely After Goitre Operation

From Wise Memorial hospital in Omaha comes news that Mrs. Eewin Dean is recovering well after a goitre removal operation performed last Saturday.

Wise Memorial Hospital Omaha Eewin Dean

Former employee Theo Beckman returns to Kemp & Evans shop

The Kemp and Evans harness shop welcomes back Theo Beckman after a six month absence in Council Bluffs and Omaha with his daughters and families. He resumes work on Wednesday and residents are glad to have him back as a citizen.

Kemp & Evans Theo Deckman Council Bluffs Omaha Beck Tain Mr. Beckman

Young Couple to Celebrate Honeymoon at Chicago

Mr and Mrs Dallas McGrew wed on Thanksgiving day and plan part of their honeymoon in Chicago with a likely stop at the International Stock Show. The groom, Ames graduate and Simpson college pride, announce they go home after January 1 to Cedar Still farm near Emerson. Father and mother Mr and Mrs W B McGreyn will move to Emerson and occupy Swisher property. The Tribune extends congratulations.

Dallas McGrew Chicago Ames Simpson College Cedar Still Imerson Vather W. B. McGreyn Emerson Swisher the Tribune

Interesting Case in Montgomery County Milner Suit

The jury found for the defendants in the Moses Milner v. executors of Almstead Milner case. Milner claimed a 1857 note for 2000 with 1 percent interest grew to 30000, then accepted a 10000 note in full. expert handwriting testimony questioned Almstead Milner's signature on the note.

Montgomery County Moses Milner Sadie Milner Almstead Milner

Virtuous Wives to Play at Rex Theatre Next Week

The Rex Theatre completes arrangements for the film Virtuous Wives based on Owen Johnson story. Anita Stewart returns to the screen as Amy Forrester, a society girl whose husband discovers he cannot deem her virtuous. Showings planned for next Tuesday and Wednesday.

Rex Theatre Owen Johnson Anita Stewart Amy Forrester

Land at Auction Near Henderson and Macedonia

Land at auction comprises 240 acres located 1.5 miles north of Henderson and 2 miles south of Macedonia. The sale is set for Wednesday December 10 at 1 20 PM. The parcel includes an improved farm with 160 acres under cultivation led by Ward A Fotgas.

Henderson Macedonia Ward A. Fotgas

Annual Roll Call of Glenwood I O O F Lodge

The Glenwood I O O F Lodge holds its annual roll call and homecoming session on Tuesday evening December 3 at the hall. A program of music readings and short talks precedes refreshments served by the Glenwood Rebekah lodge. All Odd Fellow and transient members and their families are urged to attend. Welcome promised and hopes for the biggest roll call yet.

Glenwood I. O. 0.F Glenwood Rebekah Lodge Order

Married in Council Bluffs Unites Hield and Myers

A marriage of interest in Council Bluffs on November 29 joined Prof. W. W. Hield principal of Strahan Consolidated schools and Miss Jeannette Myers of Independence Missouri. The couple now reside with Mr. and Mrs. Morris Woodfill and were greeted by well wishers with music. Earlier, Jamest Dunn and Miss Mydleroth wed at Papillion Nebraska on September 26 and soon began housekeeping in Villisea after Dunn left Pacific Junction for work.

Council Bluffs W. W. Hield Strahan Consolidated Schools Jeannette Myers Independence Morris Woodfill Jamest Dunn Miss Mydleroth Papillion Ned Dunn Pacific Junction Villisea

Mount of Olives Wedding Ties Red Cross Service

Dr Maude Wal of Grant Montgomery county and The lieutenant W Mr Winnet wed recently on the Mount of Olives near Jerusalem. Both engaged in Red Cross work in the Holy Land. The bride studied medicine at Town City and volunteered for service when war began, sailing to the far east.

Maude Wal Grant Montgomery County Theutenant W. Mr. Winnet Mount of Olives Jerusalem Holy Land Town City Far East

Catalonia Claims Marshal Joffre By Birthright

Catalonia asserts Joffre is their native son, noting Perpignan as a historical Catalan stronghold. A leading Catalan business committee plans to travel to Paris to present a sword to the marshal, or Barcelona for a ceremonial visit if he keeps a peace conference promise.

Marshal Joffre Catalonia Perpigean Partai Barcelona

Silent Majority and Tooley Obituaries Outline Local Losses

Lea Craver Oglevie of Rising Sun Polk IA born May 30 1886 died Nov 30 1919 at Glavinda IA aged 28. Funeral from sister Mrs L V Hicks Emerson IA Dec 2 conducted by Rev J B Wilkins with out of town mourners A P Bridges daughter Albion NE and Mrs Veda Stevens Council Bluffs. Otis Tooley born Dec 5 1860 Macon IL died Nov 21 1919 South Omaha NE married Edith Roberts 1884 Knox IA. second wife Sally Mintle 1855 Glenwood IA. two children, one died. wife and son Walter 17 survive with Samuel and Mrs. Tooley Juanita NE. He was oldest of nine, converted 1882, advocate of home missions. death in South Omaha while returning from church.

Lea Craver Oglevie Rising Sun Polk County Glavinda T O Emerson Emerson Baptist Church God Tie L. V. Hicks J. BE. Wilkins Emerson Cemetery A. P. Bridges Albion, Neb Veda Stevens Council Bluffs Otis Tooley Macon County South Omaha Edith Roberts Knox Glenwood Sally Mintle Mr. Tooley Walter Samuel Tooley Juanita Neb Iowa Hastings Tooley

First Conference On Consolidated Schools In Cedar Falls

The fist consolidated school conference in the United States is set for Cedar Falls in February. Notable educators from across the nation will attend led by Fon P P Claxton of Washington DC commissioner of education who will preside. Iowa leads in consolidated school development guiding the event.

United States Cedar Falls Fon. P.P. Claxton Washington, D. C Towa

New Subscriber Adds to Readers Circle

A local paper notes a new subscriber joins the ranks as readers express appreciation for clear reporting. The brief item highlights growing interest in the newspaper among community members.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Glenwood Merchant Tabernacle Meetings U. S R. W. Rhoades A. C. E. Vinton Trelate C. Hathaway KK. Johnson W. Otto Judkins F. Merreld Baker Walter Browh RW. D. Logan S. Harrod Halleeen Lewis Robinson Keresha I. O. O. F. Lodge Hield-Myers Dunn-Troth Glenwood Lodge K P., No. 43 Mt. Olive Emerson Young Man Lee Grover Oglevie Mickie Enti
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