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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1920

Page

3

Judge Peters Clears Docket With Twenty One Cases

Judge Peters disposed of numerous matters in one session. He granted continuances in several cases, issued divorces, and dismissed or settled others. Complications included attachments, bankruptcies, and a naturalization request for Adolf Koepp, with mixed outcomes for Malvern residents and assorted creditors.

Peters B. Faye Thomas Charles Thomas Nebraska Malvern Thomas Matheny

The Great Gamble Episode No 13 The Wolf Pack

Monday May 17 features Episode 13 The Wolf Pack with new developments. Also Snub Pollard in Tough Luck The Wrong Dope Stand Comedy Pathe Review 10 16c.

Five Weeks Old Babe Found Dead Near Emerson

An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evans was found dead at their home five miles south of Emerson after the mother arose. Acting coroner Dr. J. M. Donelan ordered investigation by Dr. Yates of Emerson, who then asked Dr. Christy of Hastings to join. No inquest was required per the coroner’s report.

J. M. Donelan Frank Evans Emerson Yates Donelan Christy Hastings Evans

Death of Gayle Chase in Los Angeles

Gayle Chase born April 10 1894 near Mal vern died April 30 1920 in Los Angeles after five years seeking health. Tuberculosis marked her life. She leaves a step mother two half brothers and other relatives. Funeral Monday by Rev Howard Mintle. Burial in Hillsdale Cemetery.

Gayle Chase Malvern Bis Los Angeles Gayle California Howard Mintle Hilsidala Cemetery

W. E. Benson Sells

W E Benson who ran a Glenwood law insurance business has sold his lines to C H Otis and his office fixtures to J R Hubbell and John Lewis who will start a real estate office in the same rooms. He will move to Des Moines this week to join his son in law Mr Young and may later become a traveling insurance representative.

W. E. Benson Glenwood Lig C. H. Otis Benson Messrs J. R. Hubbell John Lewis Des Moines Mr. Young

Memorial Day observances planned in Glenwood

Arrangements to observe Memorial Day May 30 in Glenwood are set. A general committee led by W.W. S. Lewis H. H. Cheyney and Wayne Choate will plan the program. Memorial exercises will be at the Baptist church replacing morning services, Rev. Hillis to deliver the sermon, with graveside decorations and an afternoon program.

Glenwotd K. B P. Lodge W.W. S. Lewis H. H. Cheyney Wayne Choate Baptist Church Hillis

Near conflagration at Missouri Valley oil station

A Thursday night gasoline spill at a Missouri Valley oil station nearly caused a large fire. A truck from Omaha overfilled its tank and the engine's heat ignited the vapor. The flames were subdued before serious damage occurred, with staff including Al Miller and Clarence Gray aiding in the response amid rumors of alleged drinking and intended slander.

Missouri Valley Oil Station Omaha Murphy al Miller Clarence Gray Reeder Hubbell Sam Vinton Lem Adams Tom

Dustin Farnum Stars in Durand of the Bad Lands at Rex

Dustin Farnum headlines Durand of the Bad Lands at the Rex Theatre on Thursday and Friday. The Western thriller features Farnum as Dick Durand the bad man with the heart and includes Winifred Kingston and a strong supporting cast.

Dustin Farnum Matt & Jeff Fox News Rex Theatre Dustin ‘Farnum Durand Dick Durand Richard Stanton Winifred Kingston Babe Oressman Lee Morris Amy Jerome Little Frankie Lee

Matrimonial Embarkations in Home County and Nebraska

Two Hastings area couples wed in Nebraska and Mills County. Harry Kemp and Ella Schroeder united in Alliance on April 10 and now farm near Hemmingsford. A Hastings couple, a former Hastings boy and Ina Bellwood Wear with Alvin Glenn Greeson, married on May 13 per Justice Day. May happiness attend both unions.

Home County Mills County Nebraska Hastings Billiott Squire Day Glenwood Court House Tribune Justice Day Ap Hd Hathaway Ina Bellwood Wearin Alvin Glenn Greeson Hemmingsford Neb Farmafe Army Aervicp Harry Kemp Ela Schroeder F. W. Kemp Alliance Ella Schroeder

Montana News Briefs: Weddings and Local Happenings

Amid Montana dispatches the writer notes a Thursday May 13 marriage in Council Bluffs joining Ray Noah and Mary Deitchler of Glenwood at Rev. C. O. Stuckenbruck's Christian church. The couple, after a Billings trip, are greeted by friends and a bond posted for Noah’s next court appearance. Also in Des Moines M. A. Stacy wed Eloise Roberts on May 15 and will reside on a Glenwood area farm, while Malvern pair Harold Hixson and Hazel Bohanan wed in Red Oak with plans to settle in Malvern.

Benedict Ray Noah Mary Deitchler Glenwood C. O. Stuckenbruck The Christian Church Edwards Jess Cupid D. G. Jamison & Co Des Moines Stacy Eloise Roberts Marrna the Tribune Malvern Harold Hixson Hazel Bohanan Red Oak L. C. Cooley J Ruth Hixson Hubert Knight

Glenwood D. A. R. Meeting With National Officer

A Glenwood D A R meeting was held Tuesday afternoon May 11 at Mrs J W Carters home. About twenty members attended and heard an address by Mrs Schoentgen of Council Bluffs, vice president of the National D A R.

Glenwood D. A. R J. W. Carter Schoentgen Council Bluffs National Association of D. A. R

Buick Car Taken From Doctor's Garage Found Nearby

A Buick owned by Dr. F. M. McCluskey was stolen from his home garage during Sunday night and recovered the next morning parked north Hazel Street.

Dr. F. M. McCluskey Jon North Hazel Street

Makes Them Move From Missouri Banks Family Ordered West

Word arrives that Mrs. George Maxwell and a family on the Missouri bank south of old Egypt have been compelled to move due to encroachment by the giver.

George Maxwell Missouri Old Egypt

Chamber of Commerce to convene May meeting at courthouse

The Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting Tuesday night May 18 at the courthouse. All members are urged to be present and participate in the session.

Chamber of Commerce Court House

Local Weddings Fill Glenwood Schedule on May Weekend

Roy Edward Graham of Nebraska City and Edith Goldie Swisher of Pacific Junction wed at Justice Day after a stop in Glenwood with the bride’s mother. The couple will reside in Pacific Junction. James F. McMillian and Pearl Myrtle Buesing, both of Omaha, also married by Justice Day and left for Omaha. Arthur Wallace Merrill of Pleasantdale and Elaine Abel of Emerson tied the knot at the bride’s home on Saturday in Glenwood.

Roy Edward Graham Nebraska City Edith Goldie Swisher Pacific Junciion Glenwood Claude Morgan Office of Justice Day Pacific Junction James IF. McMillian Pearl Myrtle Buesing Omaha Justice IF. G. Day Arthur Wallace’ Merrill Pleasantdale, Neb Elaine Abel J Emerson

Appeals From Site Selection In Valley View District

D Henderson of Sandiland in the Valley View Consolidated district appeals to the County Superintendent against the proposed school site. He argues the location is not central or convenient for district families.

D. Henderson Sandiland Valley View

Jollify at Kemp Home with Camp Fire Girls

Camp Fire Girls of Wah wahtaysee tribe joined by an equal number of pale faced braves enjoyed a lively evening at the Mr and Mrs F W Kemp home hosted by Miss Janice Godsey. The setting reflected a school day visit to Kemp household. The United States government today is described as the result of over 150 years of experience.

Jollify Kemp F. W. Kemp Janice Godsey Gaunt

River flood threat ends upland crops near Pacific Junction

Reports say late rains drive the Missouri River to expand its banks risking land near its riverfront. Workers have spent years stabilizing the channel near Folsom. A minor bank break was noted three miles northwest of Pacific Junction, and a serious breach could damage crops.

Missouri Folsom Pacific Junction

Glenwood ads and notices sweep county page

Glenwood locals offer $2 paint for a Ford, while news of sick Mrs. Mintle in Hemmingsford Neb and John Buffington's Crawford Neb return mark a county roundup. Tabor votes again on Consolidated school district due to a description error. Clark Laird named temporary Tabor postmaster. A Glenwood deal brings high grade garnish at saving prices. Glenwood clergy ordained, Emerson church pastor, and L & U Wullinger from Lincoln opens shoe repair shop with popcorn and peanuts vendor nearby.

John Buffington Crawford Neb Tabor Fackher Glenwood

East Center School Gala Closing Program Recital Summary

East Center School held its closing day program on Friday May 14 supervised by Miss Dora Borene. The program featured songs recitations and dialogues including Have a Smile Welcome The Birdies Week Hurrah for the Play You Cant Guess Dreams in the Twi Nght and My Pony with performances by students Marvin Parker George Boles Welton Parker and others. A large cast of boys and girls participated in drills readings and exercises ending with Here's to the Land of the Stars and Stripes.

East Center Dora Borene Marvin Parker George Boles Fielden Kenneth McPheron Welton Marie Boles Maxine Geneva Parker Severn Gilmore Pete Steve AO Kenneth McPheron Ruby Jones a _ Welton Parker Clark Johnson Harry McPheron Fritz My Pony Welton Parker Pe Cael Te Fieldon McPheron Gladys Boles Edna Andrews Elva Arterburn Johnny Frazier

Glanwood Boy Scouts Meet Tuesday Night

Glanwood Boy Scouts will meet Tuesday night in City Hall building formerly the old Baptist church. The gathering notes the venue's former use and invites members to attend the briefing in the civic space.

Glanwood Boy Scouts City Hall Old Baptist Church

Bond Vote Called for Bartlett School District 1920

An election on June 5 1920 seeks approval from Bartlett consolidated school district voters to issue bonds totaling 49000 to build and equip a suitable school building. The district covers parts of Fremont and Mills counties.

Bartlett Board of Education Fremont Millsounties

Bring Soldier's Body Home From France

The first American soldier's body from southwest Ontario arriving in Hamburg home soil. Private Sylvester Case, who died in France on September 23, 1918, was brought from Hoboken New York where it landed April 28. A military funeral drew many Hamburg citizens.

Southwest Onn France Eurial Hamburg Sylvester Case Hoboken N. Y

Poor and revenue collector clash over tent show tax

A dialogue between The Poor and The Revenue Collector centers on wartime taxes for traveling tent shows. The Owner Manager defends ticket sales as charity, while critics urge accountability and oppose skipping the war tax. Real Americans are urged to stop passing the buck.

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