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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
4
Churches across the county plan observances of Children’s Day on June 13 and 14 with evening programs at Baptist Congregational Methodist and Holiness churches. The events feature recitations, solos, violin pieces, and baptisms for children during services and include offerings, sermons, and choir performances led by local pastors.
A Glenwood Chamber of Commerce session at the Armory reviewed executive committee reports. Absentee R J S Vinton. updates covered the clean up drive, a tennis court on the vacant Armory lot, Independence Day plans for July 6, and invitations to the State Sunday School Association in Glenwood.
Community appeal requests any pieces of furniture and clothing to aid the John Stacy family after their home burned. Donors should contact Mrs. J. W. Carter or the Tribune office, as they are “home people” deserving of support.
Mrs Roy Landon of Hopkins Missouri visiting Mills County friends became ill in Omaha at the Douglas Landon home. She was taken to an Omaha hospital where she underwent an operation for appendicitis. The condition is serious but she is expected to recover in time.
At a Methodist men’s feast the male cooks staged a lively evening with an orchestra, humorous lyrics, and audience banter. Mrs Stevenson and other ladies responded warmly as guests enjoyed ample food and lighthearted jests. An open air service is planned for Tuesday June 2 at the church, weather permitting.
At Pleasant Ridge the church on Bane Day evening July 14 will observe Children’s Day with a program by the children. Everyone is welcome, signed Rev. Howard Mintle pastor.
Voters in Mills County produced a crowded Republican primary with no Democratic contests. Cumming led for U S Senator in every precinct. Governor, lieutenant governor and other state offices showed close margins, with Buffington Judson and Darting Durbin among key county races. Glenwood results shaped several majorities and unofficial tallies favored Lewis over Coates and Mickelwait over McKnight.
In the county election results the Democratic ticket polled about 219 votes while Frank A Hender won 60 votes for State Senator. Dartings received 803 votes and Durbin 639 in the county tally.
About fifty young people gathered Friday night at Mr and Mrs Bb Anderson home to celebrate Miss Myrtle Andersons 19th birthday. The party featured games music and refreshments including punch ice cream and cake served by the celebrant aided by Miss Marguerite Moses. Early Saturday morning guests departed happy after a jolly time.
J C O F Memorial and Glenwood Lodge No 17 J C O T will hold memorial services on Sunday June 12. Rebekahs join in the service. Members are asked to meet at the hall at 2 p m. Cars will ferry attendees to the cemetery. Rev Thomias Evans will give a brief address at the cemetery.
Four dozen former Irvington residents gathered at Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Evans's Glenwood home on Tuesday to celebrate Mrs. Bryans birthday. The group dined and stayed through the evening, with many travelers driving home afterward. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Knight, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Stalnaker and son, Mrs. Etta Brewster, Mrs. Lena Woodruff, Mrs. C. B Elton, Mrs. P Babbit and daughter, Mrs. John M. Anderson, and Miss Harene and Elsie Brewster.
After World War a several thousand dollar fund remained in the Council Bluffs Chapter treasury with Mills County citizens contributing part. A local distribution promises $8 000 through a Community Nurse. A mass meeting at Court House Monday evening at 7:00 p.m will organize the county for this work and outline how the nurse can serve. Citizens are urged to attend and contribute time to the effort.
Two former Glenwoodiles, Carl Stimson and Lance Wheeler, now pitcher and catcher for Platte, shined in a 4 to 2 win over Wagner. Stimson struck out 15, allowed no hits, and led captaincy as Platte’s battery dominated early innings, earning praise in the Platte paper.
The Wilson family reunion on the old home farm in Wesley community occurred Friday June 4 drawing many relatives from across the county. Guests from Michigan included Mr and Mrs B Wilson and their children. A lively gathering featured games, a large spread, hearty greetings from Mother Wilson, and an outstanding candy display by Mrs George Wilson of Michigan.
A Wednesday night blaze at Bal Four destroyed the house of John Stacy and all its contents. The family of eleven, including father, mother, and nine children, were left with no clothing beyond what they wore in the hurry to escape.
W R Bruce owner of Glenwood Granite Works leaves Wednesday to visit northern quarries to buy material for his plant. He will meet with the third Rockamen in St Cloud Minnesota and other nearby points. This is his first buying trip this year after seven trips last year to northern quarries and two to Vermont, Canada and Massachusetts. He will later visit Vermont and Canada.
A quirky item notes warnings to Tom about incoming "king bees" and the need to provide good fishing. It mentions a motor trip by Hil Ane Minny, Wil Pangburn, Will Hall, George Hill, and Paul Snuffin heading to Okobuji and other places this morning.
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