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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1920

Page

3

Evangelistic Meetings Open at Glenwood Tabernacle

Sunday night marked the start of five weeks of evangelistic meetings at the Glenwood Tabernacle with a 159 member choir in attendance. Evangelist Mr Stephens led the intro and sermon from Matthew 3 3 on John the Baptist Mission amid a welcoming atmosphere and light humor. A note on cottage prayer meetings closes the report.

the Tabernacle Evangelist Shirley Gilliland Glenwood Stephens Mr. Stephens Clauson Sisters Gunder Bittikoffer

Rex Theatre Week Jan 12 21 Big Screen Lineup

Rex Theatre shows begin Monday Jan 12 with Lost Express No 9 and Lloyd and field comedies. Tuesday Jan 13 features Old Saddlers Contest with two reels and Chaplin in A Night in the Show. Wednesday Jan 14 has Bessie Love in A Yankee Princess. Thursday Friday Jan 15 16 stars The Webb of Chance with Matt Jeff comedy. Saturday Jan 17 offers Phe Tell Yale Wire and Merry Jail Birds plus Sirens of Suds. Hearts of the World arrives Jan 20 21.

Lost Express Lloyd Artighnor Glenwood Fire Dept Lowe's Charlie Chaplin Bessie Love Phe Tell Yale Wire Lko

High School Defeats All Stars In Tight 14 13 Tilt

In a closely contested Friday game Glenwood AY Stars lose 14 to 13 to the town high school. Standiford scores three for the home squad while McFerren leads the All Stars with four field goals. Referee Shiley officiates as Myers and Rist appear in key line changes. A doubleheader with Tabor high school teams is set for next Monday at 7 30.

Glenwood “Ay Stars High School Standiford Bishop Hanks Gunselley Bich‘el ALL Stars Riggle Hill Rist Vickel McFerren Secon Myers Bichel Rigele MccFerren Shiley Tabor High School

Peggy Hyland at the Rex in The Web of Chance

Peggy Hyland stars in The Web of Chance a William Fox production at the Rex Theatre on Thursday and Friday. An impetuous heroine targets a criminal while shadowing her uncle’s detective, only to uncover she loves the man she tracks. The film promises a rapid, surprising ending. Also shown is a Mutt and Jeff comedy.

Peggy Hyland Rex Rex Theatre William Fox Miss Hyland

Families to Move from Mills County to Hemmingsford Neb

In Hemmingsford Neb a group of young farming families from Mineola and Silver City near Mills County prepare to move by March 1. Names include Fred Bebensee Albert Voss Louie Deitchler Gus Deitchler and Gus Schoening and their families. Heartened by new farms, Mills County loses several substantial farmers while Hemmingsford gains.

Hemmingsford Mineola Silver City Neb Fred Bebensee Albert Voss Louie Deitchler Gus Deitchler Gus Schoening Mills County

Lyons citizens visit northwest Florida for ten days

George Reafleng and Andy Buckingham, noted Lyons township citizens, left Saturday to inspect the northwestern part of Florida. They will be away about ten days, accompanied by G. C. Rinehart of Backrett & Rinehart, real estate dealers. The trip is expected to be pleasant.

Florida George Reafleng Andy Buckingham Lyons Township G. C. Rinehart Backrett & Rinehart George Andy Southland

Pythian Sisters Install Officers in Glenwood

The Glenwood Pythian Sisters held a busy session installing ten applicants and recognizing officers. Mrs Marjorie Cheyney and others were installed as officers. refreshments followed amid lighthearted remarks and a minor incident involving the fire escape.

Glenwond Pythian Sisters K. P's Pythian Sisters 5. Mariswell Wo. Slezak J. A. Packler P. Kinney Wayne Choate Warle Davis Slezak Frank Dad) Raine Frank Raine Pythian Anna Swope Eazel Robinson

County Assessors Meet in Mills County Courthouse

County assessors from township and Mills town met in the courthouse to organize for the year. W. B. DeMoss of Glenwood presided and Jet Merryhew of Malvern served as secretary. Eighteen of twenty-one assessors attended and pay for services was raised 25 percent. The price schedule will be published in a later paper.

Mills County Court House W. B. DeMoss Glenwood Jet Merryhew Malvern

Three Score Years Wedded Mr and Mrs L D Clark

Mr and Mrs L D Clark of Hastings celebrate sixty years of marriage on January 1 1920 with five children nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Both in good health they have seen no deaths in sixty years. Sons James Nickolas and John live in Hastings daughters Sarah VanArsdall Malvern and Anna Clark Stafford Neb.

JL. Dlark Mother Clark

State Bank Purchases Building in Glenwood

The Glenwood State Bank has closed the deal to buy the J. W. Carter building on the west side of the square three doors north. Mr. Archer currently occupies the building as a grocery. After Archer’s lease ends or a new location is found the bank will remodel the building for its use. The purchase expands the bank’s available space, addressing long-standing needs.

The Glenwood State Bank J. W. Carter Mr. Archer

Why Not Buy Armory

A Glenwood city armory purchase is debated as the best public asset. A council committee will meet Armory stockholders to discuss price and terms, arguing the building would serve as a central auditorium, fire station alternative, exhibit space, and indoor athletic venue while potentially generating revenue to cover upkeep. The piece urges city ownership of the property.

acWe Glenwood Iowa Chai Thie City

Armory Holders and Council Committee Meeting Outlook

Armory owners and the council committee may find a satisfactory path forward through a planned gathering. The prompt suggests potential goodwill and collaboration to resolve outstanding issues.

Glenwood Masons Buy Old Baptist Church Property

The Glenwood Masonic lodge purchased from the city the old Baptist church property used for official city purposes. The deal includes the main building and grounds to a depth of 90 feet east and west.

Glenwood Masonic Lodge Old Baptist Church Masons

Willard and Thunisman Free After Hearing on Destruction Charge

Willard lites and Ted Thunisman of Hmerson faced malicious destruction of property and carrying concealed weapons charges. Willard waived preliminary proceedings and posted $600 bond awaiting grand jury action on the destruction charge. Both were exonerated on the concealed weapons count. Muntsuian went free.

Willard Lites Ted Thunisman Hmerson Muntsuian

Pleasant Miscellaneous Shower for Miss Rathke

Mrs. Charles Cieyney and Mrs. Carl Buch hosted a Saturday afternoon miscellaneous shower at Mrs. Cieyney's home for Miss Bertha Rathke. A score of neighbors attended, gifts were useful and pretty, and a delicious two course luncheon was served to finish the gathering.

Charles Cieyney Carl Buch Bertha Rathke

Installation attendance at Star Chapter of Ivanhoe Commandery

Deputy Sheriff D. Logan and county engineer H. H. Dean attended the installation of officers for Star Chapter of Ivanhoe Commandery No. 17 in Council Bluffs on Thursday night. Dean was named Junior Deacon in the officer selection. An oyster supper followed the installation ceremonies.

D. Logan H. H. Dean Star Chapter Ivanhoe

Fire in J. A. Barnes home causes roof damage

Glenwood fire brigade arrived to a blaze in the northwest town, neighbors and active buck et crew extinguished it before hoses could be connected. The fire started from a defective flue and caused a roof hole. Insurance covered the small loss.

Glenwood J. A. Barnes

Local Auction and Land Deals Near Glenwood Iowa

A string of farm auctions set from January 13 to January 22 across Glenwood and nearby areas with multiple sellers including Burkey and Busk Byers DeWeese Humphrey DeLashmull and K DeWeese. Listings promise horses cattle hogs hay implements and farm machinery plus a noted Woods Brothers project along the Missouri river front with riverbank works and large soil capable tracts. The Sketched prospect includes riverfront farms bought last summer by Woods Brothers now being developed with piling concrete aprons and bank stabilization.

Burkey & Busk Council Bluffs Folsom K. DeWeese Glenwood Woods Brothers Lincoln Neb Missouri River Iowa

Matrimonial Ventures Made In Hastings And Glenwood

Two marriage ceremonies are reported in one week with Hastings couples William Frank Jstlemiun and Miss Mtta Florence Frink wed by Rev. E I Goodrich, witnessed by Mr and Mrs John Wilson. Another couple, George Emory Swinney and Miss Lillie Timmerman, wed at the Mr and Mrs Guy Pitsenberger home with Rev. Joseph Stille officiating. Both couples plan farming life. Timmerman family noted for multiple marriages in recent months.

Hastings Clenwood William Frank Jsttlemiun Mtta Florence Rink Imarriage E. I. Goodrich John Wilson Floyd Frink the Tribune George Emory Swinney Lillie Timmerman Glenwood Guy Pitsenberger Joseph Stille Timmerman

Mills County Farmers Attend State Federation Meeting

Seven Mills County farmers traveled to Des Moines January 8 for a State Park Bureau federation meeting. They reported a pleasant time and discussed interesting topics for action. Headquarters were at the Savery Hotel. Attendees from the county included Farquhar, J. W. Carter, R. Puffington, R. K. Henderson, T. A. Hougas, A. B. Judson, A. Sawyers, and W. W. Wheeler.

Mills County Des Moines State Park Bureau Federation Savery Hotel Mr. Farquhar J. W. Carter Glenwood R. Buffington R. K. Henderson Malvern T. A. Hougas Henderson A. B. Judson Balfour A. Sawyers W. W. Wheeler

Installation at Strahan Lodge Officers Installed

J. R. Graham D. BH. G. M. and Representative to Grand Lodge George O. Free attended Strahan on Saturday night and installed officers of Strahan Lodge No. 659 I O O F. Following ceremonies a hearty lunch was enjoyed. The editor notes Stralan goodwill.

Strahan J. R. Graham Grand Lodge George O. Free Strahan Lodge No I. Oo. O Stralan

Warren couple undergo operation in Wirksville

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Warren of Wirksville Missouri underwent an operation last Friday under the supervision of Dr Red Giltner. The Warrens plan to continue their journey southward once Mr Warren convalesces.

Wilbur Warren Wirksville Warren Red. Giltner

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Stephens Party Billy Sunday UTA Carl Martin North Havel Gus Saeger Ralph McPheron Trazel Street Y Logal Walnut Mariftis West Wirst St Kemp Ray Howick W. Sharp C. B. Dean Cheatnut Ar] Hodges Myrtle C. Kruse Locust St Harry Walling Posey Hyland the Webb of Fox Entertainment Matt & Jeff D. W. Griffiths Hearts OF the World All-Stars Tabernacle Bittikofer Sings Young Ly. Byers Ben Stille HH. DeWeese Lute Jamuiry 32 Humphrey Glenwood Cemetery Auitton DeLashmull Pacific Junction Ettleman Frink
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