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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1922

Page

6

Exhibits of Junior P C Poultry and Corn Show at Glenwood

Weather woes marked the Poultry Corn and Vegetable exhibit in Glenwood last week with cold zero weather dampening turnout. District court sessions ran Friday drawing crowds as a lecture on sols filled the court house auditorium. Juniors displayed poultry and corn in the Armory and Council Room with entries from Glenwood Ames Malvern and Beuhla Wheeler among others.

Glenwood Armory Court House Ames Eyan Miller Barbara Lang _Simerson Evan Miller Glenwood Cockerel Ivan Miller Barbara Lang Emerson White Leghorn Paul Hilton Richard Rosé Glenwood Pullet Richard Ruse Glenwood Barred Rocks Louie Buffington Gc RT Mary van Pelt Nellie McGarry Pullet Mary VanPelt Glenwood Gockerel White Wyandotte Janice Slaughter Ann Seeger Edwin Howard Glenwood Buff Rocks Luella Thieschafer Glenwood Buff Orpington Laura Hilton Edwin Seeger Helen Bueh Helen Buch Beuhla Wheeler Henwood Charlotte Chambers Glenwood Pullat Marie Noah Malvern Glenwood Buff Leghorn

Merchants Bet Busy Holiday Trade in Glenwood

Glenwood merchants report peak holiday demand with larger stocks, high quality novelties, and better service than city stores. Early brisk trade, Saturday busier than ever, with many shops to stay open evenings as the Christmas buying surge begins. Local shoppers urged to patronize home merchants.

Glenwood

Birthday celebration at H. A. Evans home

A Sunday birthday surprise for Mr. H. A. Evans at his home was planned by his children. Guests arrived with baskets and a bountiful one o clock dinner. Outside relatives included Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Evans, and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Haines.

H. A. Evans Mr. Evans Floyd Evans Kelly Evans Everett Haines

Glenwood School to Stage Class Basketball Round Robin

Winter activities shift from football to skating and basketball at Glenwood. Up to ninety students practice at the Armory as the four high school classes compete in a round robin, two games per night on Monday Wednesday and Thursday, promising hard fought matchups for local sports fans. Briar Club meets Friday with a smaller crowd as Dr Knowles misses due to illness and Seth Dean presents on Mills county geology, while local merchants advertise candy and phonographs.

Glenwood Armory Briar Club

JURY TRIALS CLOSE IN SHAMBERLINE CASE

The Iowa term closed after Floyd Shamberline was found guilty of highway robbery with aggravation in a hold up on Mr. Adams at Tabor. The verdict came after a long jury deliberation Saturday night. Sentencing is set for Wednesday. Other cases included Powles versus Dashner settled pre trial and Lee Barrett’s abortion charge postponed. L A Chrisinger, convicted of auto part theft, to be sentenced Wednesday.

State of Iowa Floyd Shamberline Shamberline Mr. Adams Tabor Sidney Mauk Adams Pacific Junction Cook Shirley Gillilland Powles Dashner State Lee Barrett L. A. Chrisinger

Shrine band plans form in Council Bluffs meeting

Attend Organization A met at the Masonic Temple in Council Bluffs Sunday between 10 and 12 aiming to form a Southwest Iowa Shrine band to support a Shrine lodge. Glenwood Band attendees included Fred Kelley Wayne Stacy Mayhew Duncan S Mcrriswell A I Standiford Marty Widows D D Wheeler, with hopes for a 50 member roster. We take subscriptions for any publication. All wool mackinaws for father or son offered by D G Jamison & Co.

Masonic L. S. Robinson D. G. Jamison & Co

Surprise Birthday for J W Laraway in Local Home

A Friday evening surprise honors J W Laraway at his home with guests including Masonic brother Ralph MacPheron and chief promoter W S Lewis. Wayne Choate served as toastmaster as guests offered life advice while presenting a smoking jacket and cigars. A brief lodge matter discussion occurred before Laraway’s return home, game to a joyful reception. The column also urges early Christmas mailing and parceling to speed delivery, noting increasing use of secure packing and clear labeling.

J. W. Laraway Ralph MacPheron Wayne Choate Indies Warren Laraway Scott Lewis Scott

Fires Break Out Twice Sunday In North Vine

Sunday flames struck two homes on Vine street. At 10 30 a blaze appeared on the roof of the B A Matthews house near north Vine causing minor damage as city water was off. At 1 p m the siren sounded again for the Jan Shaw house on lower Vine where a hot flue fire did some damage but was quickly controlled. Mr Maul occupies the Shaw residence.

B. A. Matthews North Vine Jan Shaw Mr. Maul Shaw Lower Vine

New Arrivals This December In Local Homes

Mr and Mrs Harry Kiser welcomed their first born, a daughter named Helen Margaret, on December 14. At 6 40 a m December 17 a grandson Burl Loran Reid, weighing 8 14 pounds, arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs A Gourly. Mrs W J Reid has been with her parents briefly. Mr and Mrs Louis Deitchler welcomed a son on December 17 at Mineola.

Harry Kiser Helen Margaret A. ©. Gourly Burl Lorran Reid W. J. Reid Louis Deitchler Mineola

Christmas Time Meeting of Glenwood Pythian Sisters

The Glenwood Pythian Sisters remind members that the lodge’s regular session is set for 3 p m Thursday December 21 in their hall. That same evening a Christmas entertainment will follow and all members and their families are urged to attend for an enjoyable evening.

Pythian Sisters of Glenwood

Bootlegger Arrested After Liquor Purchase

County Attorney Cook sent two men to Pacific Junction to buy liquor from Wm Owens and received the liquor back in Glenwood. On Sunday Prohibition Officer Swaner J Knox from Council Bluffs arrested Owens and took him to Council Bluffs to face bootlegging charges based on Mills county sheriff information.

Cook Pacific Junction Wm. Owens Glenwood Swaner J. Knox Council Bluffs Owens Sheriff’s Office Mills County

Married Kemp Wilson in Red Oak and two weddings reported

Frank Kemp and Nell Wilson wed in Red Oak with Ruth Dunn and Ralph Adams from Malvern in attendance. The couple, both from Glenwood and Malvern connections, plan to reside in Glenwood. A second wedding in Council Bluffs area saw Arthur F. Schoening and Grace J. Green wed, with a Dumfries reception and gifts noted. they will settle on a groom family farm.

John Kemp T. H. Wilson Glenwood the Tribune Mineola Dumfries Council Bluffs Arthur F. Schoening August Schoening Grace J. Green Chris Green Tribune

Auction Notice Permits Private Sales After Noon

Notice states that the auction does not interfere with private buying in the morning and after the gale closes in the afternoon. Signed by L S Robinson, the notice clarifies sale actions and timing for bidders.

L., S. Robinson

Fire destroys hotel at Pacific Junction

At 9 a m Monday the Commercial Hotel of Pacific Junction caught fire. Despite every effort, the building was destroyed though most contents were saved except a few beds upstairs. The Feyton House era ended after ownership by Mrs. Mary B Burgess and operation by Mrs. Ben Nunn. The blaze is said to have started from a spark on the roof.

Pacific Junction Bymany Feyton Mary B. Burgess San Jose Calif Ben Nunn

Holidays at Institution A Year 1922 Festivities

The Institution plans a two week holiday program from December 21 to January 1 featuring an operetta The Lost Princess Bo-Peep, chapel services, a Christmas tree, Santa’s gift distribution, and daily entertainment including moving pictures, magic acts, and a New Year’s Dance. Notable events include a Christmas Day presents distribution by Santa and performances by Girls C, B and Boys C, B groups.

Santa Claus Entertainment Moving Pictures Magic Prof. Huntington

Scout Master H J L Pike Honored by Scouts

Scout Master H J L Pike was surprised at home by Baptist Boy Scouts and about forty five boys celebrating his wedding anniversary and birthday. Dahle Boyer spoke for the group presenting a fountain pen and a year’s supply of Scout stationery. The celebration ended with an ample spread as the Scouts fulfilled the motto do a good turn daily.

Baptist H. JL. Pike Dahle Boyer

Transfers Record Sixteen Mortgages And One Release

For the week ending December 16 there were sixteen chartel mortgage transfers and one release recorded. Eleven of the mortgage transfers involve automobiles with values from $50 to $627.14.

Baptist Boy Scouts Triumph In Tight Silver City Showdown

Last Friday night several auto loads of Scouts and friends traveled to Silver City for a close basketball game against Silver City High School. The Scouts won 18 to 14, promising a lively return game with a lot at stake for fans and participants.

Baptist Boy Scouts Silver City

Bring Your Gifts for Glenwood Welfare Board

The Glenwood Welfare Board requests contributions for the needy to be delivered to Kemp & Evans store by Thursday December 21. Vegetables and apples are especially desired and all contributions are welcomed.

Glenwood Welfare Board Welfare Board Kemp & Evans

Remember us when your magazine subscription expires

Humphrey and Howe sign off with a light reminder to readers about renewal timing for magazine subscriptions.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Junior P. C Chamber of Commerce Kenneth McPherron Glenwood Poutry Buff Rocks Fred Thieschafer John Wise Louella Thieschafer P. Stranathan T. J Glenwood Cock M. Boyer Glenwood - Boyer R. C. White Wyandotte Pen W. #. Agan H. H. “McKnight John Hopp H. H. McKnight Glenwood Hen Slaughter A. M. Terry Glenwood A Terry Terry Glenwood Ock Terry Mann Glenwood S. C. Black H. B. Nilson Hass Pacific Junction Barred Rocks J. Deupree F. M. Weak C. J. Deupree Humphrey & Howe's Edison, Victor and Columbia Phon Robinson's Rhoades Han Harvey Glenwood Armory Blackstone Orchestra Omaha Blackstone Motel Women’s Auxiliary Schoening Green P. J
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