Christmas at the Institution Immersed in Festive Operetta
In a holiday program at the institution, inmates prepared for a week of events from December 22 to 31. The operetta Yanki San featured strong performances, stylish costumes, and stagecraft praised by all, with concerts, dances, cinema showings, and a Christmas day gift distribution following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pares
Beason
Yanki San
Lin Fts
Glenwood
Duncan
San Wan
Santa Claus
Motion Pictures
Toto
No Man
Seven Roses
Japan
Mikado
Citizens of two states praise Mills county roots
In Glenwood state bank lobby two former Mills county boosters, Field of Brunswick Missouri and Murphy of Westville Texas, recalled their early work promoting Mills county apples and the region. They lauded their current homes yet affirmed affection for Mills county, promising to visit in years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood State Bank
Glenwood
N. C
Mills County
Missouri
Texas
Iowa
Field
Murphy
Mrs Davies Leaves Malvern For California By Private Car
Mrs George Davies of Glenwood traveled to California riding in her son in law J W McClymonds private car. The Malvern Leader reports the trip began Friday evening when the car of McClymonds was detached from train No 14 and then attached to train No 11 at Omaha before continuing to California in the Union Pacific system. The move aims to help Mrs Davies recover her health in the mild climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davies
California
George Davies
Glenwood
J. W. McClymonds
Malvern
Telly
Union Pacific
Mrs. McClymonds
Mother Davies
Mother Mines
Omaha
Union Pacific Railroad
Mrs. Davies
Notice to Meet for Lyons Township Drainage Ditch
All interested parties are asked to meet at the Chamber of Commerce rooms in Salilvilay Glenwood at 2 30 pm to discuss the Lyons township drainage district ditch. Attendees are urged to attend as it is in their interest to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons Township
Glenwood
Chamber of Commerce
Salilvilay
Lreewitiber Bl
Post Office Box Rental Increase At Glenwood
An order from the post office department in Washington raises Glenwood box rents. Small lock boxes cost 60 cents per quarter, medium 75 cents, large $1.00. The changes take effect January 1, 1921. W. H. Fickel, P. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Washington
Glenwood
W. H. Fickel
P. M
Hog disappearance mysteries near Tray Wright farm
Art Thomas reported 14 hogs missing from a day stack by Ralph Shaw’s near Mill. Neighbors searched with no results. Indications point to an auto truck taking the hogs during the night. two hogs weighed about 200 pounds and the rest over 100 pounds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Thomas
Tray Wright
Ralph Shaws
Art
Home from School Holiday Returnees in Glenwood
Glenwood youths home for the holidays include University of Nebraska students Edwin Mogridge and Richard Choate from Lincoln Janice McCormick of College View and Vera Phelps of Cornell College Mt Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Eewin Mogridge
Richard Choate
University of Nebraska
Lincoln
Janice McCormick
College View
Vera Phelps
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Glenwood Chamber Plans First Annual Banquet
The Glenwood Chamber of Commerce will hold its first annual banquet next Monday night January 3 in the Commercial Hotel dining room at 6 30. Members should arrange to be present and see Secretary Thompson for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Hotel
Glenwood Chamber of Commerce
Thompson
Letters from Southland copy by former Iowa resident
A letter from Art Dick, now living in Livingstone Texas, describes rural life south of Iowa. He reports better health after a September operation, notes cotton as the main crop, rising sweet potato and fruit production, and compares local customs. He misses Jonathan apples, Odd Fellows and K P lodges, and shares humorous observations on wildlife, prices, and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Art Dick
Livingstone
Tex
Art
Good Old Tribune
Iowa
Texas
Mills County
Odd Fellows
K. of P
Glenwood
New Year Pledge for Joy and Self-Discipline
A personal vow emphasizing joy in work, moderation in pleasures, cautious confidences, faithful friendships, punctual promises, candor with self, and frankness with others. It rejects wealth as sole nobility, honors gentleness to the weak and respect for the great, and promotes courtesy to all and no obsequiousness.
Christmas Reminders by Glenwood Tire Boys
The Glenwood Tire Boys campaign for Merry Christmas Reminders raised about $66 in donations plus Wire Boys funds to buy food clothing toys and candy. Over 40 bundles were prepared for families with help from Miss Trench Miss Mona Gopham and Mona Graham, and the Fire Boys distributed gifts on Christmas morning thanking Miss French for listing the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Tire Boys
Glenwood
Wire Boys
Trench
Mona Gopham
Fire Boys
Miss French
Mona Graham
Forger Caught at Commercial Hotel
A young man, naming himself C. R. Kling from Council Bluffs, stayed a week at the Commercial Hotel in Glenwood. Sheriff Peterson brought him to Red Oak last Wednesday and jailed him for forging three checks last summer, obtaining money on them. Kling allegedly confessed to Sheriff Edwards. Another forgery case, tied to a Denison claim, was dropped when the father repaid the amount. the suspect claimed a farm in Potawatomi County worth $400 an acre.
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Ag C. R. Kling
Glenwood
Feterson
Red Oak
Kling
Council Bluffa
Cers
Griffith Inn
Peterson
St.ig
Edwards
Denison
Pottawattamie County
Fickel and Solberg Wed in Wesley Ceremony
Young couple Hugh Nelson Wickel and Teresa Solberg, both of Oxford Nebraska, received license and wed at M. I. parsonage with Rev Ripley officiating. Parents of the groom accompanied them. couple plans to reside in Wesley, with friends celebrating the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Fighel
Oxford
Ned
Pickel
Wesley
Week of Prayer Observed by Glenwood Churches
Beginning Tuesday evening January 4 Glenwood churches hold a Week of Prayer with union services each evening at 7:2 o'clock at the Congregational church Tuesday January 4 Christian church Wednesday January 6 Baptist church Thursday January 6 and Methodist church Friday January 7. Each service led by the hosting church pastor inviting all to join in prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Christian Church
Aptist Church
Methodist Church
Former Glenwood Native Gussie Bosbyshell Visit
Former Glenwood resident Gussie Bosbyshell daughter of the late Dr Bosbyshell now of Los Angeles is guest this week in the home of her brother in law Judge E B Woodruff and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie Bosbyshell
Glenwood
Dr. Bosbyshell
Los Angeles
Inlaw
E. B. Woodruff
Christmas Dinner Guests at Shriver and Jackson Homes
Thirty one guests gathered Christmas Day at the home of Dr. and Mrs. F M Shriver and at the D G Jackson residence for a festive dinner described as superb in preparation and joy. The piece notes many homes hosted guests for merry gatherings with high anticipation and fine dining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shriver, Jackson, Evane
Pielens
F M. Shriver
D. G. Jackson
Wahwahtaysee Camp Fire girls cobweb game night
Wahwahtaysee Camp Fire girls met at Margaret Carter’s home for a Christmas gift hunt. Each present hung with two strings tied to the Carter house and linked to a cobweb path. After refreshments the next morning the yard showed numerous cobwebs from the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahwahtaysee Camp
Margaret Carter
Carter
Carter Yard
Christmas Turkey Warmth From North Dakota
Just before Christmas Herb Evans received a package from Cleveland North Dakota. Inside lay a fine large turkey prepared for roasting as a seasonal gift from O. M. Dwyer. At Herb Evans home the turkey became the centerpiece of a Christmas dinner joined by the Art Evans the Kelley Hogans and the Everett Haines families. A lively gathering shared food and goodwill for the donor in North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Evans
Cleveland
N. D
O. M. Dwyer
Art Evans
Kelley Hogans
Everett Haines
Christmas at Pickens Home Brings Family Reunion
Family gathering on Christmas day at Mr and Mrs W B Pickens home. Father Pickens recovering from recent accident. Guests include Floyd Victor from Atlantic Dwigh Esther from Council Bluffs and Harry from Omaha. Roast goose the highlight of the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Pickens
Father Pickens
Floyd Pickens
Victor Pickens
Atlantic
Dwight Pickens
Esther Pickens
Council Bluffs
Harry Pickens
Omaha
House Party in Omaha for Glenwood Girls
Six Glenwood girls will be entertained at Miss Thelma Lewis home in Omaha this week. They travel this afternoon on No. 2 and return tomorrow evening. Movies and the theater will pass the time, with guests including Helen Plimpton Helen Rhoads Helen Agan Margaret Carter Marian Woods and Mary Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Thelma Lewis
Omaha
No. 2
Qinaha
Helen Plimpton
Helen Rhoads
Helen Agan
Margaret Carter
Marian Woods
Mary Brown
Christmas Party At Dunn and Dudley Store Recalls Home Event
Miss Charlee Rist hosted a Christmas party for several girls at the Dunn and Dudley store. The gathering occurred at her mother Mrs Minima Rist's home last Monday evening with pleasant refreshments and exchanged gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlee Rist
Dunn & Dudley
Minima Rist
Two Brothers and Two Sisters Visit in Glenwood Home
Orley and Lloyd Alterkruse of Glenwood and Keacoistind visit with their wives, two sisters, in the home of Aly and Mr. Ortey Alterkruse in Glenwood this week. The young son of Mr. and Mrs. Alterkruse is part of the cheerful household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orley
Lloyd Altekruse
Glenwood
Keacoistind
Aly
Ortey Alekruse
L. Altekruse
Federation meeting in Des Moines January 5 and 6
I, F. B. Federation, announce the second meeting of the Hawa Baru Bureau Federation in Des Moines January 5 and 6. Headquarters at the hotel Saw ery, with sessions in the auditorium. Three sessions Wednesday and one Thursday. Promises a strong program with prominent speakers from many places in the U.S. All Parma Bureau members may attend and will be welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawa Baru Bureco Federation
Les Moines
Sawery
U. S
Parma Bureau
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Institution
Messrs. N. GC. Field
J. W. Murphy
State Bank
Pythian Hall
Glenwood Pythian Sisters
J. O. Hathaway
Holy City
Robert Johnson
Genevieve Humphrey
Elmaine
Maxine Miller
Kathryn Rhoades
Southland
Art Bick
Jonathan Appress
Gc. R. Kiting
Montgomery
Cobh
Web Party
North Dakota
Turkey
I, F. B. Federation
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