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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
4
In Mills county a hay barn on J. M. Strahan farm north of Malvern burned Sunday night with unaccounted cause. Mrs Ring suspects murder to hide it. charred human bones were found among ashes after debris removal. Reports say screams were heard that night and three men were seen fleeing.
Glenwood's town clock atop the courthouse stopped during Monday night’s storm. The pendulum rod rusted at the joint and the lead weight failed, delaying repairs until a replacement rod arrives from Newburyport Massachusetts. Mayor Robinson will oversee a thorough overhaul under the clock’s caretaker duties.
Festive weekend events in East Center featured a Tilfedale Saturday picnic at Hillsdale School yard. Miss Louella Thiesdhafer hosted a gathering for cousin Miss Lorene Behoeving of Nebraska. Lon Sawyers hosted a Sunday school gathering with Holtsdale youths. Children’s program closed the series Sunday at Hillsdale Church with refreshments.
Guests from Emerson and Glenwood gathered June 7 to celebrate Mrs. Bellatti Cheney’s birthday at the Cheney residence. Mr. and Mrs. Cheney hosted a four course dinner in a conservatory setting with roses and keepsakes, before strolling the grounds and veranda. Notable attendees included Horace Cheney Elihu Cheney Mrs Honeyman R M Shipman and Harold Cheney.
Lashmutt, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Blair, Mrs. Seth Dean, Mra Martha Rathke and others attended a gathering. As shadows grew long the visitors bade their hostes farewell, wishing them many happy returns of this most happy day.
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation votes on the ship subsidy question with a referendum set for Wednesday evening June 21 across townships. The article outlines arguments for and against, noting government loans, tax exemptions, and a push to boost American ships, while urging farmers to participate and register their vote.
The Chamber of Commerce discussed disposing of the donated log cabin from the Howard Mintle farm now at Glenwood Lake Park. With no roof or foundation, funds about 100 are needed to furnish and complete the cabin for use as a rest room and museum, with C M Ward soliciting civic support.
Mineola fat cattle shipment to the Omaha market last Tuesday by J. J. Roenfeldt consisted of four carloads totaling 82 head. Cattle were sorted by weight into groups of 24 at 1262 pounds, 38 at 1141 pounds, and 20 at 1012 pounds, bringing $9.00 per hundred for the entire lot. Twenty one head were Roenfeldt’s own stock. the rest were bought in at $6.45 to $6.75 per hundred. All animals were Herefords and had been on feed for several months.
San Diego papers note a late mention of the play Cousin Kate by students of the State College of Teachers. Miss Margaret Jamison plays Mrs Spencer in the production set for June 15. Jamison had roles in three plays during her final high school year.
A severe Monday storm brought hot weather then a damaging wind and hail. Fruit trees lost fruit and limbs while wheat fields, silos, and farm buildings were destroyed. Insurance companies assess widespread losses across Glenwood and nearby farms including rolla and Pacific Junction.
The Iowa Legionaire reports Glenwood Post rooms newly remodeled over the A B Walling store. Walls recoed with hardwood floors, lounging room finished blue and old rose, rug matching, five rockers, a Davenport and writing desk. Lodge room large for rituals, phonograph for music, kitchen and utensils for social events.
A large gathering of relatives and neighbors celebrated Frank Edie's birthday on Sunday June 11 at their home 20 miles southwest of Emerson. Pink June roses decorated the scene as guests enjoyed a bountiful dinner, photos, and music by Miss Gayle Die, while friends offered warm birthday wishes.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hines of Council Bluffs visited Sunday in Glenwood with the Deerwesters. They plan to travel by auto to Minnesota visiting Hastings with a sister of Mr. Hines for a time.
Rev. Thomas Evans conducted the funeral for former parishioner Mrs. J. H. Gallagher of Benson Nebraska last Saturday. Evans previously officiated at the funeral of Mrs. Gallagher's father eight years ago.
The ceremony united William Lytin Crichton and Miss Goldie Matilda Tidd of Atlantic Iowa. They were accompanied by F. M. Rigly and Miss Rossis George of the same city.
A Wednesday morning blaze at the Oscar Heaton house in Hastings caused by an electric iron damaged a $50 Miss Alice Peterson suit and other items. Mrs Peterson was away at the time and the iron heat started the fire before it was extinguished.
William T. Long, a Glenwood native now living in Puyallup Washington, visits relatives and old friends. He aided at the Baker store in the past and has secured 11 U S patents for various tools. Some inventions are on display in the Baker window.
Glenwood residents and all Iowa motorists are warned to observe the cut-out ban on motor vehicles. It is unlawful to use devices that vent exhaust without a silencer or reducing apparatus. Violations are misdemeanors with fines from five to twenty five dollars. third offense can revoke licenses for one year, per Mayor Lewis Robinson.
Ersal Powles, five, started at Im Grove school last September. He was under five at start, turning five in January, and he was never absent or tardy through nine months. He now enters first grade and begins a school attendance record.
A fragment from Another Spinster in the Atlantic Monthly discusses a secret society of women. It argues that public belief hides women's independence and lonely frustrations behind pride and silence, with initiation marked by loneliness and various badges.
An English inventor introduces a plant hospital to comfort flower lovers. Sick plants are examined and placed in a treatment room. Cold plants get heat, sun stroked ones receive freezing treatment, unhealthy branches are trimmed and weak ones fed. Some plants show nervous symptoms and hysteria flair.
Southwest Iowans travel to Omaha for Samson's Ak-Sar-Ben spectacle celebrating his 28th year with Arthurian pageantry. Despite rain and a stormy forecast, the event drew Mills County men who enjoyed palace scenes, band music, and candlelight, then faced muddy roads home.
Mrs F Killmon and Mrs Wau neta Wright will attend a Grand Lodge Degree of Honor convention at Lake Okoboji this week. Wright represents Glenwood Degrees of Honor lodge and Killmon serves as a Grand Lodge officer. A banquet and entertainment are planned for the guests, promising a festive time.
Superintendent George Masters and Mrs Masters are spending his vacation with relatives in Lincoln and other places as reported in local columns.
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