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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1920

Page

4

Extras Expense Glenwood C C Itemized Benefits

A Glenwood Chamber of Commerce notice lists expenses since August 1 1920 secretary Rev BD Thompson and items totaling 331 80 including entertaining strangers repairing telephone lines sponsoring Woman's Club convention aiding in organizing Iowa National Guard and bringing the state convention to Glenwood plus community entertainment and office furniture purchases The piece argues such outlays support city interests and urges continued support from members and nonmembers alike.

C. of Chamber of Commerce Thompson Chamber G. of C Woman’s Club Iowa National Guard Glenwood Epworth League Lake Park H&p C. of C Chariton

London couple welcome son John Robert in Glenwood

Mr and Mrs Ernest London of Red Oak announce the birth of a 10% pounds son, born Friday, December 17, at the mother’s parents home, Mr and Mrs E T Younker in Glenwood. The child is named John Robert and wishes for a daughter and a son, with the world well.

Ernest London Red John G. Purcell Omaha Frank Rockafellow New Church Hayden Clark Red Oak Schelley Ward Fred Martin T. B. Berry Malvern Walter Mason Vern Barrett C. E. Pance Mary Preston Cosmopolia Wash Sherry Opera House C. L. Shoemaker Frank Mitchell Sarah VanArsdal L. D. Clark HW. L. Richards Winifred McCormick Glenwood Doris Priest Clem Harmon Ralph Naomi Walter Allison Emerson Marjorie Ord Wilma Shaw Tabor Frank Hall White Lake S. D N. J K. P. Lodge Mra Red Shaw Elliott George ©. Shaw George Barr McCutcheon W. G. Nims Welton Lisbon George Shaw Shaw Oxford Hotel Everett Plumb Hastings F. J. Oswald F. J

Vacationers Return from Holidays at Lincoln and Ames

Mor Glenwood youths attestlege returned home Friday for the holiday vacation and remained until after New Year. Lorna Plimpton Anna Done Jan and Dorothy Lyon university of nebraska students from Lincoln. Mary Logan and Gretchen Reasoner awesleyan college from university.

Glenwood Lorna Plimpton Anna Done Jan Dorothy Lyon University of Nebraska Lincoln Mary Logan Gretchen Reasoner Awesleyan College University

Local figures join Iowa and Nebraska groups in Iowa and Lincoln

Place, Neb. Robert Record, Roy Kinney, Ernest Zimmer, Lee Miller and Edwin Plimpton of University of Iowa in Iowa City. Arthur Buch from Lincoln. Mabel Walling from Tabor.

Christmas Seals Drive Supports Mills County Budget

The article urges readers to buy Christmas seals from the Tuberculosis Society, noting each seal costs one cent with at least half the proceeds benefitting Mills County. It emphasizes widespread participation, suggesting buying one or more to aid the county budget, with sales planned for Saturday.

Tuberculosis Society Qwell Mills County

Be There, O. E. 8. Tuesday Night Feast

The passage promises a grand meal for the lady members of the O. B. H. of Greenwood on Tuesday night December 21. A male member’s eloquent words hype the event and a statistical man will provide and serve the feast, comparing it to the legendary Lucullus.

O. BH. 3 Grenwood Lucullus

Hester Hosts Domino Club Christmas Meeting

Mrs F E L Hester presided at a December Domino Club gathering honoring member Miss Sivers. A banquet with red and green decor, bon bon baskets and rosebud cards preceded an annual Christmas gift drawing and a short game session ending the festive event.

F. BE. L. Hester Domino Club

Plumb Returns Home After Hospital Convalescence

Ray Plumb completes five weeks at Edmundson hospital recovering from an operation. He arrived in Glenwood on Friday and will stay at Mrs. Dent’s home until strong enough to return to work.

Edmundson Hospital Ray Plumb Glenwood Mrs. Dent

Emerson Barn Fire Sparks Theft at Miller Store

A Wednesday evening blaze destroyed Emerson Henry Douglas premises barn. A cow perished in the fire and contents were lost. The fire is believed started to enable robbery, while at the scene Miller store was entered and goods stolen. County authorities pursue leads.

Henry Douglas Emerson Efton

Against Candles in Windows During Christmas Eve

The National Board of Fire Underwriters warns of dangers from placing lit candles in windows on Christmas Eve. It condemns John H. Stedman’s proposal to illuminate every window as dangerous, noting open lights caused $17 500 000 in losses from 1915 to 1919, including property damage and loss of life.

National Board of Fire Underwriters John H. Stedman

Interesting Life of A M Nelson and Wartime Iowa Roots

A M Nelson, visiting locally, is famed for a life full of events including service in the 29th Iowa regiment. He enlisted in Mills County with companions M T Denpree of Glenwood and John Suitsl of Malvern. Nelson and Miss Dalton wed fifty three years ago in Glenwood, then moved west to Kansas and Wyoming where Cheyenne was a county seat 200 miles square. He later served Wyoming as sheriff during cattle rustling years. The veteran remains well preserved for his age and experiences.

A. M. Nelson 29Th Iowa Regiment Mills County M. T.denpree Glenwood John Suits l Malvern Miss Dalton Kansas Wyoming Cheyenne Nelson

Merry Christmas Reminders From Glenwood Fire Boys

Progress reported in 1920 charity drive to aid needy children. Armory room shelves fill with new clothing, warm underwear, caps, toys, and dress goods funded by the Fire Boys. Woman's Club and M. E. Sunday school contributions also turned over for distribution. Boxes in businesses show steady nickels and dimes. Fire Boys plan further collection runs on Thursday.

Glenwood Fire Boys Fire Boys Woman's Club M. EH

Public sale announced at Robert Stroud farm near Glenwood

Robert Stroud will conduct a public sale at his farm six miles southeast of Glenwood on Wednesday December 29. The sale includes cattle horses hogs and farming machinery with details to be announced at the farm and by local notices.

Robert Stroud Glenwood J. J. McCoy

Western Star Encampment Elects Officers

Western Star Encampment No. 90 I O O F elected officers at Friday night meeting on December 10. One candidate, L. W. Hangon, was instructed in the Patriarchal degree. Officers named: J. R. Graves, J. L. Valentine, W. P. Creech as Chief Patriarch, High Priest, Senior Warden, F. D. Logan as Junior Warden, H. H. Gheyney, Scriba lw. 8. Brown, Fin Scribe, William C. Rathke as Treasurer, Trustee 3 years.

Western Star L. W. Hangon Wis J. R. Graves J. L. Valentine W. BP. Creech F. D. Logan H. H. Gheyney Scriba Brown C. Rathke Treasurar

Twins in age mark eightieth birthdays in December

The Tribune notes December birthdays for A. Tipton of Glenwood and B. O. Sheldon of Tabor, both eighty on December 6. Sheldon died December 15 at Soldiers’ Home in Leavenworth, Kansas, nine days after his birthday. his body was brought to Tabor for burial. Christmas kerchiefs and Rex Theatre attractions advertised by D G Jamison & Co.

the Tribune A. Tipton Glenwood B. O. Sheldon Tabor Leavenworth Kan

Hastings Notes and Local Happenings From Town

Hastings items recount weather hampered corn husking by 31 volunteers in 15 teams, local visitors from Omaha and Malvern, upcoming church service, theatre show Sherry, births, illnesses, burglar scare, and a fire at the Oxford Hotel with possible arson. Community events include K P social club formation and regional travel by residents.

Nurses Career in Great World War Visitor Miss Louise Scholz

Glanwood hosts Miss Louise Scholz a trained nurse and former classmate of Katherine French at College View. She worked in India for seven years then joined the German Red Cross serving in Bulgaria and France during World War I before advancing training in Berlin. She returned to the United States in September and plans to spend the winter in California.

Glanwood Louise Scholz A. D Scholz Katherine French College View India Great Britain Miss Scholz United States Germany Red Cross Bulgaria France Berlin California

Pride of Virginia at Rex Theatre for charity

Local talent under Miss Lyon presents the play Pride of Virginia at the Rex Theatre on Thursday night December 30 to benefit the Glenwood W R C Watch for bills for details

Pride of Virginia Rex Theatre Miss Lyon Glenwood W. R. C

Youth Forgery Case Sentenced to Eldora Reform School

Clarence Raferty, 165, taken from Pen der Neb to Glenwood for forging a $9.50 check into a $25 note and cashing it. He pleaded guilty and is sent to the Eldora boys reform school until age. Sheriff Edwards took him there. Willard Cutes pled guilty to auto tire theft from a 1915 incident and was fined $200. he will complete jail time in March 1921 if the fine is paid. Richard Mickalwait was fined $200 for auto tire theft from a Malvern party. fine paid.

Clarence Raferty Pender Neb BE. W. Thomas Glenwood Eldora Hdwards Willard Cutes Berard Woodruff Lites Richard Mickalwait

Cynthia of the Minute on Rex Theatre One Night Only

Cynthia of the Minute a Louis Joseph Vance novel adapts to film at Rex Theatre for one night only Thursday. Leah Baird stars as Cynthia with dramatic ocean deck duel scenes and a cabin stair mutiny sequence praised for action and direction. Shows at 7:30 and 9:15 with admission 10 and 20 cents.

Louis Joseph Vance Cynthia of Rex Theatre Ocean Lner Erica Crittenden Hugh Thompson Win. Claret Alexander Goden Goss Burr Mekotosh Leah Baird Cynthia

Briar Club Honors Ill President With Gift of Flowers

Briar Club members held the largest attendance of the season as Wm. Lamb spoke on Whither Are We Drifting and the group passed a unanimous resolution of sympathy for President C. H. Dean, who was absent due to illness, with best wishes for a speedy recovery and a token remembrance. Buck Jones slated to appear Friday for the Christmas Hive.

Briar Club Wm. Lamb HH. M. Logan Dean C.H. Dean H. M. Logan

Entertainment Night Prompt for Pythian Members

Announcement urges all Pythian members to attend next Thursday night December 23. If weather permits a company will join Hastings Temple for the event, encouraging timely presence and participation.

Pythian Hastings Temple

Appreciation Expressed by Mrs Rether at Creaton

Mrs. John F. Rether at Coakley hospital Creaton thanks the Rebekahs and friends for beautiful flowers. She underwent a surgical operation Thursday and, despite suffering, has recovered well and is doing quite well.

John F. Rether Coakley Creaton Rebekahs

Rex Theatre Announces Unusually Attractive Weekly Program

The Rex Theatre presents an unusually attractive program for this week as listed in the advertising columns of this issue. It invites patrons to check the week's lineup and plan their visits accordingly.

Rex Theatre

Terryberry Irish wedding noted in Plattsmouth Journal

Jess Terryberry wed Miss Lucile Würish on Wednesday December 16 in a quiet ceremony. Witnessed by Mr and Mrs Philip Schafer, sister of the bride. They honeymooned in Iowa with relatives and friends. The bride wore blue silk tricolette. pearl necklace gifted by the groom.

Terryberry Plattsmouth Jess Terryberry Lucile Wurish Philip Schafer Iowa James Terryberry Mills County

Farnum Fans Forego Allegiance In Rex Theatre Run

The article notes widespread Farnum fan clubs in the United States and abroad praising the star William Farnum. It highlights his appearance in Lilcoyd Sheldon's The Adventurer at the Rex Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday and credits his global popularity to his screen presence and William Fox's productions.

Wm. Farnum the Adventurer Rex Theatre Farnum Lilcoyd Sheldon United States Japan William Farnum Motion Picture Club William Farina William Fox

Also Mentioned on This Page

Glenwood C.C Omas F. E. L. Hester Emerson’ Barn O. Sheldon D. G. Jamison & Co Glenwood Armory Metropolitan Jazzittier Orchestra Nebraska Holiday Resolution OF Briar Club C. E. Dean W. M. Lamb Buck Jones
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