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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1922

Page

3

Juniors Banquet Elevates Glenwood Junior Senior Night

A 1922 Glenwood High School junior senior banquet transformed the Armory into a garden like hall with purple and old gold decor. Tables featured emblems and silverware while Miss Kathryn French attended as guest with the school board and faculty. Toasts honored events such as Field Meet and relays as Miss Geneva led music and students served as waitresses and organizers. Two feathered guests provided comic relief and were excused for the remainder of the evening.

Glenwood Armory Vathek Kathryn French Helen Miller Winifred Cook Sulpican Dwayne Evans Carl Standiford Louise Dashner Winifred McCormack Axthelm Miss McGrew James Donevan W. C. Rathke Supt. Orr Dr. Plimpton Geneva Mary Brown Helen Agan Misses Hammond Wilcox Miss Miller

Hawthorne School Picnic Closes Year Near Glenwood

Neighbors gathered on M H Goehring’s lawn three and a half miles southeast of Glenwood on Friday May 10 to mark the school’s closing. A cafeteria dinner, music, games, and contests filled the day with Bernice Murphy of Cedar Rapids winning a sack race against Mrs. Goehring. Families present included D A Bomar Fred McIntire Robert Young R N Ross C W Burson Mrs Charles Culley and Miss Bernice Murphy. Thanks were given to Miss Edith Muffley for her work with the pupils.

Hawthorne M. H. Goehring Glenwood Fred McIntire Robert Young R. N. Ross C. W. Burson Charles Culley Bernice Murphy Edith Muffley

Louisville High School graduates visit Glenwood Lake picnic

Fourteen graduates and a supervising teacher from Louisville Nebraska High School enjoyed a class picnic at Glenwood Lake last Tuesday. Dr and Mrs Plimp served as guides during the outing and aided the group in their outing plans.

Glenwood Lake Louisville, Neb Glenwood

Glenwood Lake Park Outing With Plimpton Family Bye

Two class members Nola and Clara Noyes are cousins of Mrs. Plimpton. The teacher and Mrs. Plimpton enjoyed the outing at Glenwood Lake park. Dr. and Mrs. Plimpton joined in the basket dinner the class brought along.

Nola Clara Noyes

Pedigreed Saaman breed milk goat arrives in Glenwood

Mr and Mrs Fred Lawson welcome a four month old purebred Saaman goat named Echo Lady, shipped from a famed Inglewood herd. Despite a five day car ride, the white milk goat arrived in good condition and is described as a top notch milk producer amid interest from Chicago packers seeking fifty goats for their children.

Fred Lawson Glenwood Inglewood Calif Chicago California Mili

Myers Hosts Saturday Dinner for Local Teachers

Mrs G W Myers entertained Saturday evening dinner guests Miss Irene Isaacson Miss Eldora Isaacson teachers at Bartlett Consolidated school and Miss Geneva Seitz niece of the hostess.

Glenwood loses to Oakland 13 10 in baseball clash

Glenwood's High School baseball team traveled to Oakland Friday and fell 13 to 10. Sunday at home Emerson shut out the Glenwood squad behind strong pitching by Halsey. Phifer hit a homer for Emerson, while Halsey added a three-base hit. Two Glenwood double plays aided the win. Receipts totaled 30.25. Next game hosts Thurman.

Glenwood Oakland Emerson Hooker Halsey Capt. P. Bishop Emersonites Phifer P. Bishop P. Halsey Hughes H. Bishop Hanks Hunter Shiley Lipsett Allbee Thurman

Marriages noted in Glenwood and Red Oak records

Aistrope and Baggs unite in Glenwood on May 17 with Rev. C. M. Ward presiding. Owen Morgan and Jean Carder wed in Red Oak on May 15, officiated by Rev. Carl A. Glover. Harold Poilitt and Vera Stone marry in Red Oak on May 12 at the M E parsonage with Rev. L. Z. Goodwin. The Poilitts will reside in Silver City where the groom serves in a battery stallion unit.

Aistrope-Baggs Clyde Aistrope Nellie Anna Baggs Tabor Glenwood C. M. Ward Owen R. Morgan Jean P. Carder Oreston Red Oak Carl A. Glover Congregational Church Poilitt-Stone Harold Poilitt F Silver City Vera Stone Macedonia M. E. Parsonage L. 2. Goodwin Zova Poilitt Anna Stone Pollitt Ilver City

May Party at Glenwood Pythian Hall Promises Big Night

A Wednesday night Muay 284 event at the Glenwood Pythian hall titled A May Party aims to entertain both children and the elderly. The committee Robinson, Boyer and Hubbell pledge notable acts and invite Knights, Pythian Sisters and families to attend.

Glenwood Pythian Hall Robinson Boyer Hubbell Lelee Pythian Lodge Pythian Sisters

Combined Picnic Unites Two Plattville Schools

On Friday May 19 a combined closing day picnic was held in the Bethlehem school yard. Miss Frances McFerren of Lincoln school and Mrs Oma Franklin Lincoln of Bethlehem, with their pupils and patrons, shared a dinner brought by mothers, followed by a play spell and an ice cream treat. Both teachers remain popular with the school family and patrons after a year of work.

Plattville Township Frances McFerren Lincoln School Oma Franklin Lincoln Bethlehem School Bethlehem

Decoration Day Program for Glenwood Observance

Decoration Day will be observed in Glenwood on Tuesday May 30 with Legion men in general charge. Committees include Harry J Widows chairman W C Rathke C C Lipsett for Legion and Frank Choate chairman with J M Wyant W S Lewis M D Maxwell Ed Cook for K P lodge. Parade forms at 10 am with band Company I and Legionaires followed by civic groups. Autos provide transport for A R and W R C members. Parade moves from northeast corner at 10 pm to the cemetery for services. Decoration of Braves follows. Armory at 2 30 hosts meeting with music invocation and addresses. Flowers should be reported to the executive committee via Widows.

Glenwood Legion the Legion Harry J. Widows W. C. Rathke C. C. Lipsett K. P. Lodge K. P Frank Choate J. M. Wyant W. S. Lewis American Legion Executive Committee

Pleasant May Rain Blesses Valley Farmlands

On Monday May 22 a gentle welcome rain revived crops and gardens. Farmers gaze from barns at green corn wheat and oats while cattle graze peacefully. Bossy the white cow brings strength and children smile as the valley shines with abundance. A plea to advertise items in The Tribune.

Jevery

What Primary Means to Us in Mills County Iowa 1922

For the first time Iowa women may vote in a primary on June 5 1922. The piece explains party affiliation voting, ballot differences, and how six Republican and four county offices appear on the primary ballots with limited Democratic options. It notes rules on changing party affiliation and past noncompliance by voters.

Iowa U. S Mills County Frank D. Logan J. W. Edwards Gertrude Edwards H. E. Gyans Aufitor

Glenwood Shipping Association Sees Steady Growth

The Glenwood Shipping Association states it is on the rise and ready to serve local farmers. It touts a low average handling cost for the past year, inviting shippers to review its record of performance and efficiency.

Glenwood Co-operative Livestock Shipping Association Glenwood

Lovely Keg Valley Scene at Mineola

A Saturday visit to Mineola showcases the Keg Creek valley in full bloom with new corn, interspersed alfalfa clover and pasture. Beauty abounds in neat homes and large barns, with willows along the riverbank and the native forest to the west guarding the scenic ten mile stretch.

Keg Valley Mineola Keg Creek Valley

Piano Recital by Mrs. S. M. Criswell Pupils

Three score people attended a piano recital at Mrs. S. M. Criswell's home on Friday afternoon May 19 at 4 p m. After the program the hostess offered light refreshments to mothers friends and pupils. Performers included Helen Cheyney Howard Hill Maxine Mintle Paul Criswell Pauline Seitz Sarah McCormack Wallace Warren Francis Maxwell Teckla Hangan Warren Knupple Clover Ling Opal Boyer Lucile Agan Lillian Glenn Velma Lein Geneva Seitz Maxine Maxwell Maxine Hamilton Marie Brower Margaret Heer.

S. M. Criswell Helen Cheyney Howard Hill Maxine Mintle Paul Criswell Pauline Seitz Sarah McCormack Wallace Warren Francis Maxwell Teckla Hangan Warren Knupple Clover Ling Opal Boyer Lucile Agan Lillim Glenn Velma Lein Geneva Seitz Maxine Maxwell Maxine Hamilton Marie Brower Margaret Heer

Closing Meet at Briar Club Ends Year

Friday night marked the Briar Club's closing meet of the year. Weather fellows and many youngsters enjoyed a year of meetings with lively discussions and mental effort. B. Dean, the club president, presented a paper on a favorite topic "Tho was it."

Briar Club B. Dean

Court Goes On Without Jury In Hastings Case

The Hastings court, without a jury, decreed City Hotel property return to Henry Brownell due to failure of a coheir to comply with a prior agreement. The estate dispute arose after a deed to Mrs. Mary Brownell’s invalid son, Henry, for $1.00, claimed to be secured by undue influence. A compromise was reached, but funds were not paid, and the deed was relinquished. Other court actions included a divorce case, guardian appointments, a perjury matter, foreclosure suit, and sentences for burglary and attempted rape ending at Ft Madison.

City Hotel Hastings Mrs. Brownell Henry Brownell Mary Brownell D. E. Whitfield Brownell Clarence Powers Josephine Powers Fred Newell Page Floyd Lang Amanda Lang Alice Bentley Vera Donner Waunita Sage Otta Sage State of Iowa Everett Vanderpool Edith Nebe Bereman Martin Nebe William Stout Maggie Stout Wallace Lumber Co Pullerton Lumber Go Petit Jury Lewis Pillsbury Ft. Madison Jane Manhattan Oil Co W. Stroud Vanderpool Ray Hughes Marlin Logan Shei Logan Hughes

Luncheon Held for Mrs Mogridge and Staff Guests

Mrs George Mogridge hosted a large luncheon at her home on May 18 with Misses Irwin Estes McKee and Ken ney of the institution staff as hostesses. Beautiful flowers decor, pink and white sweet peas on small tables, a three course luncheon, and a pleasant afternoon of dominoes marked the gathering.

George Mogridge Irwin, Estes, McKee and Kenney Institution

Red Oak City Clerk Records Borrowing Totals

The Red Oak city clerk reports the town borrowed 3500 dollars for its general fund and 5500 dollars for its inter fund, detailing the recent financial activity. The document notes an unresolved balance of 56 unknown units.

Red Oak Banky

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Armory K.P. Lodge the Tribune Glenwood Shipping Association Carl Morgan Hastings Temple Ww. C Lewis Robinson Council Bluffs Myrtle Anderson Yame Mesdames Humphrey EH. A. Davis Marshall Lugsch Paul Judkins Everett Anderson Mildred Moses Mildred Mergeline Moses Mesdames Lipsett Altekruse Messrs Ronnd Kier Dahle Boyer Floyd Hvans Otto Judkins Blianche Burres Eynle James Swope M. I Messrs. and Mesdames N. W. Colling Fred H. Priest I. C. VanGorkum Art Hodges Marence Sandiland George Sehurgdy Harry Brown Joe Haden Mesdames Nellie Quimby Anna Crawford Dorothea Peterson Grace Purcell Belle Henson C. J. Baxter Miss Ithe Clark WB. Willahan
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