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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1922

Page

4

Local Welfare Council Meets in Glenwood at Kendig Tea Room

The Mifls County Local Welfare Council of the Post Office Department held its quarterly meeting Monday evening December 4 at the Kendig Tea Room Glenwood with over 30 attendees including Glenwood Chamber of Commerce members. Officers R W Rhoades chairman H Peters vice chairman H C Knight secretary Dm erson F R Mitchell and James N Sawyers were names on the directorate. The program covered War Savings Certificates exchanges for Treasury Certificates and parcel post delivery issues with discussion on a parcel post box proposal for safer handling. The next meeting is planned for March in Emerson.

Glenwood Kendig Mifls County Local Welfare Council Post Office Department Milly County Council R. W. Rhoades H. Peters Mineola H. C. Knight Dmerson F. R. Mitchell James N. Sawyers Hastings Balfour Chamber of Commerce James Gray Glenwood Chamber of Commerce W. C. Rathke Rathke Omaha Treasury Frank Choate James Sawyers G. C. Boston Miss Olson David Harnett Herman Peters B. I. Marit Emerson

Made a Hit Arthur Buch and Billie Rathke Jr.

Arthur Buch and Billie Rathke Jr are described as great chums having jolly times together. The text mentions Arthur drilling Billie in the Nebraska University well and Billie liking it. It notes Billie with his parents and Arthur on Thanksgiving day.

Arthur Buch Billie Rathke Jr Arthur Billie Nebraska University

Frat House Welcome Turns Billie Into Local Hero

After a University game with Notre Dame, Billie and his parents visited Arthur Cheyney at his Frat house. The gathering was jubilant as Arthur urged Billie to yell, and Billie performed with vim. The crowd hailed Billie as the hero of the occasion.

University Notre Dame Billie Arthur H. WW. Cheyney Bille

Scouts Win First Glenwood Basketball Match

The Boy Scouts beat Hastings High School 15 to 14 at the Armory Friday night. Hastings led in the first half before the Scouts rallied to secure the narrow victory.

Glenwood Hastings High School Armory Hastings

Mrs Lizele Brandon Undergoes Monday Evening Operation

Mrs Lizele Brandon underwent an operation Monday evening at her sister Mrs J W Ed wards home. Home physicians Drs Caughlan Plimpton and Agan performed the procedure with a nurse from Omaha in attendance. Mrs Brandon is reported doing quite well at this writing.

Lizele Brandon J. W. Edwards

Daniels appeals after Pleasant Ridge expels three sons

Everett Daniels appeals to the County Superintendent against the Rawles township school board decision to expel his three sons from Pleasant Ridge school. A hearing date has not been fixed.

Everett Daniels Rawles Township Pleasant Ridge Daniels

Cedar Falls hosts sixth annual Consolidated School Conference

A program note announces the December 7 and 8 Cedar Falls event. The sixth annual Consolidated School Conference will convene with State Teachers association officers attending. Expenses will be paid by the counties as required by law.

Cedar Falls State Teachers Association

Glenwood Variety Store Opens In Cozy Cafe Room

Glenwood's new business place the Glenwood Variety Store opened for business on Saturday in the room formerly occupied as the Cozy Cafe. The front is painted bright red as a distinct sign, with interior work by J. W. Walling. The shop offers a large variety of articles at inviting prices.

Glenwood Glenwood Variety Store J. W. Walling

Twenty-Seven Injured in Wabash Train Wreck Near Triagene

At about 7 50 pm Monday night Wabash passenger train No 14 southbound derailed two miles south of Triagene after rails spread. Twenty seven passengers were injured though none seriously. Injured were moved by train No 3 north to Shenandoah for medical care. twelve of the injured were Omaha residents. Track traffic delayed about 24 hours.

Wabash South Bound Triagene North Bound Shenandoah Omaha

Appointment of Miss Kaplowitz as District Superintendent

The Iowa Children's Home Society of Des Moines announces Miss Trieda Kaplowitz as District Superintendent for southwest Iowa. Trained at the New York School of Philanthropy with NY Charity Organization experience, she will base her headquarters in Des Moines and seeks public support to aid the society's work.

Trieda Kaplowitz Iowa Children’s Home Society of Des Moines Iowa Miss Kaplowitz New York School of Philanthropy Organization Society of New York City Iowa Children’s Home Society

Fortnight Musical Club of Omaha program noted

The Tribune received a notice of the Fortnight Musical Club of Omaha program for November 28 through the week except Thanksgiving and Sunday. Edith Louise Waggoner, a known Chenwood figure, performed four part on Wednesday afternoon November 29 at Schmoller & Mueller's Steinway. She sent greetings to former Mills county friends.

the Tribune Fortnight Musical Club of Omaha Chenwood Edith Louise Waggoner Steinway Schmoller & Mueller Glenwood Mills County

Court term opens with docket of divorces and foreclosures

District court convenes in Glenwood on Tuesday December 5 to hear eight divorce cases and 17 attachments and foreclosures while 21 cases are set For Trial. Nine indictments are pending in 20 state cases. Grand jury selected seven of twelve members headlined by Willis Patrick as foreman. Multiple estate actions include Christina Hedlund will probated November 2 and administrator appointments for Emily Vin ton and Margaret Wilkins. Executors and guardians named with various bonds and dates through December 4, 1922.

District Court Glenwood Willis Patrick Indian Creek Foreman Sam Stranathan Albert Pullman Ingraham R. Young Silver Creek C. L. Williams Malvern F. E. Dashner Lyons Sherman Wortman Deer George B. Masters Samuel Masters Elia A. Peters H. Peters Cyde Rhoads William Devlin Devlin Lee A. Sargent Harold Sargent M. T. Munsinger Armina V. Blake

Marriage of Leslie Bryan Jorgensen and June Brightman

Attendants were Margaret Jorgensen sister of the groom and Hans I Jensen. All were from Council Bluffs. The newlyweds will make their home in Council Bluffs.

Leslie Bryan Jorgensen June Bertha Brightman Margaret Jorgensen Hans I Jensen Council Bluffs

Cheering Christmas Message From Olathe Authors

Arch Parr of Olathe Kansas sends a warm Christmas and New Year greeting to Tribune readers. He and his wife express appreciation for the home paper and commend its value to those who move away from their old town.

Olathe Kan Abrs Archie Parr Tribune

Strange South American rodent killed near Hamburg

The Hamburg Reporter recounts two Wooten brothers finding tracks along creeks west of Hamburg. They shot a 100 pound web footed animal with fox-like head and no tail. Taxidermist preserved it. the creature, identified as South American, is a rodent related to beaver with heavy jaws and a 15 foot leap.

Hamburg Wootens

Community charity noted in November act at Rawles and Center

On November 29 residents of Rawles and Center organized a charitable effort delivering 50 chickens packed for the Christian Home Orphanage in Council Bluffs for a Thanksgiving meal. They sent five bushels of potatoes and $69 in cash to accompany the donations. The act was praised as a powerful example of civic virtue.

Rawles West Center Southwest Town Christian Home Council Bluffs Thennis Ward Center Raches and

Glenwood High Boys Roll To 10 0 Victory In Final Game

Glenwood High School defeated Villisca High 10 to 0 in a hard clean season finale exhibition. Stivers scored a second quarter touchdown with a successful drop kick for point and added a fourth quarter drop-kick from the twenty eight yard line. Strong line play by May Warren Gilmore McLain and Jackyon, plus Glenwood forward passing and stiff defense, limited Villisca’s offense despite their trick plays. Graduation will reduce the team by six, but a larger, more experienced lineup is expected next fall.

Glenwood High School Villisca High School Glenwood High Glenwood Gridiron Warriors Foiat Athletic Sduior Warriors Villisca Stivers Villison Villisea May Warren Gilmore McLain Jackyon

Delphians Adjust Meeting Time to December 12

The Delphians announce a new meeting time. The next meeting is Tuesday December 12 at 8 p.m. in the Armory council room. Members are instructed to arrange their schedules accordingly.

Delphians

Nominations at Glenwood Rebekah Meeting

The Glenwood Rebekahs nominated officers for the coming term. Alta Hathaway was named N G, Bittle Anderson Y G, Lucy Wilcox recording secretary, Glare Creech financial secretary, Bella Tipton treasurer, Minnie Ross trustee for three years.

Glenwood Rebekahs Alta Hathaway N. G Bittle Anderson Y. G Lucy Wilcox Glare Creech Bella Tipton Minnie Ross

Returns from Europe Bring Miss Ames to Glenwood

Miss Fannie Ames, visiting Europe, arrived Tuesday for a homeward tour among troubled nations. She is hosted by Mrs. W. F. Hill who, with Mrs. F. E. L. Hester, will entertain Miss Ames on Thursday and Friday evenings. If she stays, Christmas will be spent away from California.

Europe

New Medical Staff Member At The Institution

The Institution adds Dr. G. D. Tipton to its medical staff this Monday. He arrives from Henderson where he served as a general practitioner for several years and is a Creighton University medical graduate who previously practiced in Henderson, leaving many friends behind.

G. D. Tipton Fran. Henderson Tipton Creighton University Omaha Henderson

Men of Glenwood Lodge Demonstrate Refreshments

The Glenwood O. B. E. lodge male members decided to show women they can prepare and serve refreshments. Encouraged by a male cynic who said what a woman has done can be better done by a man, the group planned a demonstration Tuesday.

Glenwood O. BE. S

Dinner feast honors unnamed male cooks at lodge

The article recalls a lodge feast where staff repaired to the dining hall and dined sumptuously. It notes the lack of names for the married male mortals who prepared the meal and hints at a scroll of fame. Some speculate a Sappho poem mocks the affair.

Smoker and Election Event Planned for Friday Evening

On Friday December 8 members will hold a regular election of officers and a smoker in their hall over the William M Lamb. All members are urged to attend and participate in the event.

Wm. M.lamb

Pullet Hatched in April Produces Eight Offspring

A Phil Slaughter tale from a barn yard chronicles a pullet hatched in April that emerged from a stolen nest on November 23 with eight downy offspring. The anecdote highlights the unlikely brood as a local curiosity.

Phil Slaughter

Wednesday's Sleet Talk Ends In Ice Covered Streets

A Wednesday sleet storm coated streets in smooth ice that froze fast and challenged rubber shoes and chains. Cars struggled to turn, some skidded, and pedestrians fell. Attorney D. Whitfield reportedly sustained a fall on the courthouse stairs amid the icy conditions.

Whitfield Court House

Mail Them Now Header for Holiday Mail Guidance

County postmasters urge early Christmas mail and advise marking packages Do not open until Christmas It notes Christmas falls on Monday and Sunday work rules require Saturday delivery for timely arrival It lists target mail dates December 16 for many states and December 19 for others with Friday or Saturday deadlines

Alabama Arizona California Florida Georgia Louisiana North Carolina Vermont Virginia Washington Arkansas Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Idaho Kentucky Maryland Montana Nevada New Jersey New York New Mexico Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Utah West Virginia Wyoming

Birthday honors for Mrs. Robinson at Pacific Junction

On Sunday December 3 1922 Mrs T B Robinson of Pacific Junction celebrated her 79th birthday. Relatives from Council Bluffs Glenwood Omaha Creston and nearby places gathered for a festive meal with fried thicken mashed potatoes scalloped corn fruit salad mince pie and coffee. The centerpiece cake was made by her daughter Mrs J S Shannon of Council Bluffs. Participants included Mr and Mrs J G Robinson and three children Mr and Mrs J B Shannon and three children Mr and Mrs D J Shannon Mr and Mrs M B Mendenhall Mrs Frank Swearinger Charles Lilley Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson Mr and Mrs Dwight Cowardie and two children and Gerald DeBoltle Jura.

Mother T. B. Robinson Pacific Junction J. L. Mendenhall Mother Robinson J. S. Shannon Council Bluffs J. G. Robinson

Poultry and Grain Show Plans At Glenwood Armory

Plans for a three day Poultry and Grain Show at Glenwood Armory December 14 to 16 with no entry fee and $300 in prizes. Gardeners, farmers, and citizens urged to exhibit corn poultry vegetables and grain. Junior Poultry clubs featured. auctions to fund expenses. detailed prize list to be printed in The Tribune.

Glenwood the Tribune Mills County Tarry Warner Reading Frantic Choate Tiddy Charley Hamilton R. I. GC A. W. Clyde H. S. C. Club John M. St. John R. E. Humphrey Ray Hilton Harry Warner June Fickel Iowa John Quist Ember Clyde Rhoads Ed Marshall Plainview Community Club Ames

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