Overseas letter from Guy Byers recalls trip and home news
Carlton B. Byers writes from England describing rough seas and a long voyage, farms in Europe, and French horse handling. He notes land sighting, absence of frame houses, use of ox-teams, and field conditions. The letter mentions rest camp, plans to return to action, family greetings, a pocket knife from France, and Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatlton
Elisa Byers
Ollie
Ted the
England
Clarence
Ello
Carlton B. Byers
Marriages Listed From Glenwood And Nearby Areas
Announcement of Leila M Winkler and C B Dalrymple marriage in Kansas City on December 4, with a quiet ceremony due to the bride’s father’s death. Leila, a Glenwood alumna, will reside in Wyoming after a ten day southern honeymoon. Dalrymple linked to Burlington railroad. Also notes Mineola wedding of Joseph Deitchler and Helen Miller November 28 officiated by Rev O Sitzler. couple to reside in Mineola. Additional Glenwood marriage of Albert Franklin Cole and Vera Shoemaker November 26 per a Justice of the Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalrymple-Winkler
Kansas City
Leila M
Winkler
Mx. C. BE
Dalrymple
Greybull, Yo
Glenwood
Boyles College
Joseph Albert Deitchler
Mineola
Misa Helen Minnie Miller
Silver City
Rav. O. Sitzler
Luther
Henry Deitchler
Oak Township
Sieve
Herman MM . Maller
Albert
Franklin, Cole
Vera Shoemaker
Clarks, Neb
Goody
Red Grass Notes on knitting dept needs workers
In Red Grass the knitting department remains open but short staffed. The shop at the Red Cropa rooms over Mile County National Bank invites applicants for afternoon shifts from 2 to 4.
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Red Cope
Mile County’ National Bank
Rainbow Troops for Occupation Serve as 168th Infantry Unit
Washington announces the 42d Rainbow Division will join the army of occupation in Germany. Iowa soldiers of the 168th Infantry are to be deployed, heightening hopes for a distant homecoming as veterans recall Chateau Thierry and St Mihiel while the nation steels for duty ahead. A Fire Alarm change at the local exchange improves response time for fire crews, and David Hankinson undergoes mastoid tumor surgery in Omaha after his stay with grandparents in Glenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
168Th Infantry
Army of Occupation
Washington
42D
Rainbow
Iowa
Iosth Infantry
States
Chateau Thierry
St. Mihie
Thallawa Telephone Co. Exchange
Gentral
David Hankinson
Lous Hurat
Glenwood
Omahe Hospital
Ben Hankinsey
Plattamouth
District Court Opens Session in Glenwood
The December term at Glenwood court opened with Judge Woodruff presiding. Various estates are settled or administered, bonds set, and probate actions noted. Roy Ballain named administrator of an $8,000 estate. Nanny Pratt's will admitted. George A. Davies will probate with Bufington and Lewis as executors. Seven jurors drawn. grand jury days adjusted due to confusion over discharge date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Woodruff
Dr. Rush
Henry Ranné_ will cage
T. H. Crook
Carl Edwards
Tanner
J. EB. Button
Samuel Burton
C. B. Christy
Olive Kayton
Rheba Whalen
G. B. Christy
Sarah A. Viner
Roy Ballain
Charles Ballain
Nanny Pratt
William Rufus Pratt
Washington, D. C
Thomas ¥. Plumb
P. V. Plumb
May L Mickelwalt
Dean W
Lowell P. Mickelwalt
Center Township
JM. Mickelwall
Pa. Talbott
H.W. Bushnall
A. ©. Cook
A. C. McKnight
F. J. Kirkpatrick
George A. Davies
Co. R. Buffington
W. S. Lewis
C. F. Davis
Foreman
J. F. Maher
A. Li Wolfe
W. A. Cole
J. H. Benton
John, Dent
G. F. Salyers
F. G. Day
D. Shannon
Peiljf
Thanksgiving items and memorial notices in Glenwood issue
A 1918 Thanksgiving menu for sailors is described with a colorful crest and a list of feast items served in the crew’s mess. Memorial services are announced for Thomas Evans of Company 3 on December 8 at the Christian church. Also reports on Mrs. Campbell’s illness, Mr. Campbell’s mumps recovery, and other local notices including a Hearts of the World screening and a Glenwood J. O. U. C. P. lodge homecoming on December 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Hamilton
Don George
Gover
Thomas Evans
Company 3
Aitken
W. S. Lewisong
Evans
W. R. G. Organization
I. O
Monjhere
Glenwand
Christian Church
Thoman BR Evans
Hearts of the World at Brandeis Theatre Omaha
D W Griffith presented at Brandeis Theatre Omaha starting Thursday December 8. The film uses the great war as backdrop and signals a new era in screen drama with Griffith’s sweeping storytelling.
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D. W. Griffith
Brandeis Theatre
Omaha
Mr. Griffith
History of Third Iowa Regiment in Spanish American War to World War I
The Third Regiment Iowa National Guard organized in 1892 served as Fifty first Iowa Infantry in the Spanish American War and later as the 168th Infantry in World War I. It mobilized at Camp Dodge in 1917, joined the Rainbow Division, fought in France. Also noted is Glenwood Lodge No 97 I.O.O.F. officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa National Guard
Fifty-first
Iowa Infantry
State Historical Society of
Iowa
168Th
United States Infantry
Philippines
Third Infantry
Towa
Des Moines
Camp Mills
Glenwood Fire Department Elects Officers
Election of Officers. Glenwood Fire Department selects Otto Judkins Ghlet Lewis Robinson for President, Harry Hubbell Assistant Chief, G W Myars Secretary, A. Anthony Drivey Treasurer. Members urged to attend funeral services for local mourners and note deaths and obituaries from Union Nebraska and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Fire Department
Otto Judkins Ghlet
Lewis Robinson
Chiat
Harry Hubbell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Overseas
U.S
France
Ralph McPherron
Miss Rathke
Miss Bogart
Red Cross
Mills County National Bank
Siberia
Methodist
L Hill Kensington Club
Gole Shoemaker
Amet Baty
Fis
Eric
Erie
Swarts
Oelwein
Gervad
George, Washington
George Hamilton
Willia Campbell
St. Clair Refining Company
Jensen
Campbell
J. A. Campbell
Biamall
Germany
Griffith
War Office
Glenwood J. O. C. PT
Skorgaard
New York Metropolitan Co
Blossom
Jean Wilcox
Alice McClurg Skorgaard
M. E
Ausbiges
Erworth League
Glenwood Lodge No
Areh Parr
Noble Grand
W. 8. Lewis
W.B. Howston
J, L. Ross
Pir
Mies ‘Mayme
Gi¢hwood
Winter
Mie
Mayme McFarren
James Mrew
Phallé Cotty
Mayme McFerren
Fim
Josephine
Slater
Misda McFarren
Mary’ Hospital
Mrs. Solomon Baldwin
Solomon Baldwin
Union
Neb
Mary Jane Richmond
Denver
Worth County
Laverna Kinley Willams
Leonard R. Williams
Bauman Street
Laverne Kinley Wiliam
Glenwood Cemetery
Stevenson
M. B. Church
Albert Williams
H. A. Kinley
A. Oy
Blair
M. A. Kinley
W. D. Case
W. DB. Case
Howard Mintle
Gertrude Clementina D‘villensay
Boone
Arthu
Giwood
David
Boyd
Wye
Pwo Sleters
Near Ri
Lamington
Witer 'P. Graves, Jr
Bra ‘ Etherington
Phsy
Bion
Oa Ys AB
Elater
Bom
Bierce
Paelge
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