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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1920

Page

3

Arbor Day Observed With Tree Plantings For Soldiers

Brief exercises at the courthouse park under the W. R. G. ladies memory of Mills County soldiers. A memorial tree for Company I is planted with remarks by Mrs. Younker and Rev. Thompson. High School also marks Arbor Day with a memorial tree. A stray skunk incident near a hen and a humorous note about Ralph ends the item.

Court House Park W. R. G. Ladies Mills County B. T. Younker D. §. Thompson J. R. Graham Thompson Company I Congregational Church Ralph Reeves

Persistent Pole Cat Incident in Hen House

Ralph Hobbins reports a disturbance in the hen house where a pole cat had bitten a hen and clung on. He noted the hen was crippled and bleeding, then dropped both the hen and the animal as he checked the scene.

Biddy Ralph Ralph Hobbins Hen Skunk

Take Him to Church Take Him to Church Glenwood Gospel Team

A Glenwood gospel group named Take Him to Church Take Him to Church performs at a local venue bringing spiritual songs and community praise. The event highlights the group’s classic gospel repertoire and church outreach.

Certificates of Appreciation for Mills County ex-soldiers

The Mills County Auditor holds unissued Certificates of Appreciation for ex-soldiers. If you have not received one, request it from the auditor. If you know a Mills County soldier who moved away, notify the auditor. These certificates were issued especially for the boys and a word will bring them to you.

Mills County

Glenwood High Defeats Deaf Institute 9 7 In Council Bluffs

Glenwood high school baseball team traveled to Council Bluffs last Wednesday and beat the Deaf Institute 9 to 7. Pitchers Hagen and Standiford held steady, Hagen fanning 13 and Standiford 4. Errors fueled most runs, with Hanson making two catches for Council Bluffs and Bishop and Gunselloy driving plays for Glenwood. Next game slated for Tuesday against Malvern high school. admission 26 cents.

Glenwood High School Council Bluffs Deaf Institute Hagen Standiford Glenwood Hanson Glenwood Bishop Gunselley Ef Malvern High School

Some Thimble Bee Draws 115 At Parsonage Meeting

The Thimble Bee held last Friday afternoon in the Methodist parsonage drew 115 attendees. Music and readings provided rest and entertainment with Maxine Maxwell and Johnny Kates performing a duet, Marie Witherow of Missouri Valley giving a reading, and the Fligh School Girls' Quartet delighting the audience. Refreshments were served.

Methodist Maxine Maxwell Johnny Kates Marie Witherow Missouri Valley Fligh School

Domino Club Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Olde Time Style

At Miss Olive Sivers home in Glenwood on Saturday April 24 the Domino Club marked its tenth anniversary with a festive table of relics aged up to 301 years. Attending were Mesdames Ema Rist Martha Rathke George W. Jones W Lewis F B L Hester May Ivory L L Wolfe and Olive Sivers.

Glenwood Domino Club Olive Sivers Odetta Miya Mesdames Ema Rist Martha Rathke George W. Jones W. §. Lewis F. B. L. Hester May Ivory Ll. Wolfe Misa Olive Sivers

Welcome Our Visitors Sunday School Convention in Glenwood

The County Sunday School Convention will be held in Glenwood on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Citizens and merchants are urged to decorate the town and join a parade Wednesday at 4 p.m. Roads permitting, visitors from across the county will attend with banners, marking a standout event for future meetings.

Glenwood

Annulment Sought for Cass County Marriage

Robert Strader files in Cass County Nebraska to annul his marriage to Margaretta Morris. They wed in Glenwood on January 24 1920 after a prior divorce, alleging cruelty and desertion. The petition says Nebraska law requiring waiting periods for divorced persons was not met and seeks nullification.

Robert Strader Cass County Neb Margaretta Morris Glenwood Raymond L. Morris Nebraska

Assessor's Report for Ingraham Township

Mark Swarts, assessor for Ingraham township, reports 124 homes 109 automobiles 13 farm tractors 7 auto trucks 21 modern homes. There are 898 horses 118 mules 5520 hogs of which 1126 are bred sows 403 cows and helferg 3326 cattle of all kinds 171 sheep 16610 chickens 40635 dozen of ages produced.

Mark Swarts Ingraham Township

Jury awards one cent in defamation verdict

In Mineola the case of Joe Deitchler versus Fannie Schoening went to a jury for slander. The jury returned a verdict for Deitchler of one cent after a briefer than anticipated trial and a late deliberation following supper.

Joe Deitchler Fannie Schoening Mineola Deitchler Schoening Henry Deitchler A | Schoening Deitchtar

Son in Navy Sends Postcard From China

Mrs. Eliza Irby reports her son Wyley M. Irby is in China aboard a United States Navy ship. The postcard shows Murora city in Hokkaido. The message confirms his naval service and location for the family.

Eliza Irby Wyley M. Irby China Murora Hokkaido

Worthy successor chosen for county Board of Supervisors

The candidate is praised for long service and careful, economical management of county business. The endorsement notes he will devote himself fully to the office and would follow in the footsteps of Mr. Cheyney, being on the job at all times.

Board of Supervisors Cheyney

New Church Campaign Pledges Reach Fifteen Thousand Dollars

Hastings campaign to raise twenty five thousand dollars for a new church reports pledges totaling fifteen thousand in the first week. The Martin and Son window display shows a modern plan by G B Purcell with a main floor auditorium social room kitchen parlor study and a basement with classrooms junior department showers toilets furnace and store room.

Hastings Martin & Son G. 8 Purcell

Court proceedings proceed with alacrity in county cases

The Saturday jury in Mickelwait v Warren awarded the plaintiff 93.10 dollars plus interest for shoots sold. Three dam ages cases from the Hastings road project were tried Friday. Scott received 1600 dollars, Durbin 700 dollars, and Durbin 350 dollars, in excess or short of Board of Supervisors allowances. First National Bank Malvern v Skadan waived jury. judge to decide. Hanks suit settled out of court. Day v Baker yielded judgment by defense. The Mickelwait verdict favors the plaintiff.

J. C. Mickelwalt Wibur Warren Hastings John Imel Lucy A. Scott Ivan Durbin Orville” Durbin Board of Supervisors Lucy A. Scott Orville Durbin First National Bank Malvern I. W. Skadan H. G W. F. Pierce Jennie L. Hanks F. G. Day George Baker Mickelwait Vs. Warren

Freshmen Jollify at Donelan Home

About twenty freshmen enjoyed a lively Friday night at Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Donelan home with host James Donelan and many classmates. Activities filled the evening with games and energy, ending with refreshments. Miss Gertrude Follett of Malvern attended as an out of town participant.

J. M. Donelan James Gertrude Follett Malvern

Rudolph Hopp Seeks 2nd District Supervisors Seat

Rudolph Hopp, a well known eastern Glenwood farmer, announces candidacy for Member of the Board of Supervisors from the 2d District to succeed A. H. Cheyney. He is described as a live wire and a proven business man, focused on welfare of his home community and local development.

Rudolph Hopp Glenwood Board of Supervisors AH. Cheyney Mopp West Side

City Manager Lester Milligan to Speak at Court House

Clarinda city manager Lester Milligan will address the Chamber of Commerce and other interested citizens at the court house tonight. The speech aims to discuss Glenwood's future and a topic described as very important for residents to hear.

Lester Milligan Clarinda Court House Chamber of Commerce Glenwood

Riddle for April offered by Lyon and Lyon Chiro

The riddle from Lyon and Lyon chiropractors Glenwood invites guesses for a prize. It reads Millions contend, Billions descend, Trillions ascend, All a hand rend. First correct answer wins one dollar, with submissions due by May 10.

Lyon & Lyon, Chiropractors Glenwood

Junior League Social at the Methodist Church

The Junior League of the Methodist church held a social in the church parlors on Thursday evening April 29 from 7 to 10. About thirty attendees enjoyed an unusual program of readings and songs followed by refreshments. Performers included the League Yell Girls Quartet Grace Hevern Kathleen Millivan Lillian Winslow Mildred Hatcher and others with readings by Hubert Storer Charlotte Asbury and a Boys Quartet.

Methodit Church League Yell Girls Grace Hevern Katherine Millivan Lillian Winslow Mildred Hatcher Doll Viola Millivon Playmiute

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