Glenwood High 1917 Alumni Reception in Auditorium
Glenwood High School hosted a simple yet lively Alumni reception for the class of 1917 with about 150 attendees. Guests were welcomed by juniors, the program included readings, instrumental pieces, and a motion for future receptions to replace banquets.
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Glenwood High School
Glenwood School
Kathryn Sneath
Helen Hester
Barbara Sneath
Lurline Sneath
Genung
Maurice Phelps
Glenwood
Georgia Buckingham
Mary Rathke
Ida Goodell
The Kid Goes to the Colors in Martial Pride
A child grown by patriotic call joins the colors with zest and courage. His father shudders yet his mother cries with pride as Old Glory shines and the nation salutes a loyal heart ready to serve. The poem honors a boy becoming a soldier and the family pride behind enlistment.
Glenwood Honor Students Listed By Class Rank
Glenwood High School announces honor students for eighteen weeks. Seniors Maurice Phelps Bernice Ostrander Pauline Hamilton Rohease Brown Inez Franklin. Juniors Etta Christensen Gerald Fickel Vera Phelps Florence Barber Elmer Bennett. Sophomores Dorothy Lyon Grace Gunselley Mina Valentine Lorna Plimpton Mable Walling. Freshmen Erville Butterfield Gerald Hamilton Mary Taylor Clifford Gunselley Cleo Hatcher Mary J. Ongan Dorothy Lyon. First within Sophomores is not specified but a2 Sophomore ranks first overall with 96.14 percent.
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Glenwood High School
Maurice Phelps
Bernice Ostrander
Pauline Hamilton
Rohease Brown
Inez Franklin
Etta Christensen
Gerald Fickel
Vera Phelps
Florence Barber
Elmer Bennett
Dorothy Lyon
Grace Gunselley
Mina Valentine
Lorna Plimpton
Mable Walling
Erville Butterfield
Gerlala Hamilton
Mary Taylor
Clifford Gunselley
Cleo Hatcher
Mary J.ogan
Logan Decoration Day Address Secures State Figure
Makes Address at Logan Hon John Y Stone accepted an invitation from Logan Ta to give the principal address on Decoration Day. This explains his absence from home. Logan residents are assured they have secured the best for that purpose in the state, and they are congratulated.
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Logan
John Y. Stone
Badges Proposed by U.S. Chamber for June 6 Registrants
The U S Chamber of Commerce recommended that every man registered on June 6 receive a khaki badge. Precinct registrars are to secure the materials and issue the badges to eligible registrants.
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U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Strahan Voters Back Consolidated District in Mills County
Mills county readers note Strahan votes 13 to 1 in favor of consolidation with six nearby districts. The overall tally 73 for and 37 against, includes a planned Strahan school building. Also mentions I N Edwards and wife planning relocation to a new town south of La Kemp, and Wesley to hold a flag raising on June 6.
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Mills County
the Tribune
Strahan
Deer Creek
White Cloud
Strhan
I. N
Newt
J. N. Edwards
la Kemp
Ochiltree
Loni
Edwards
la Kemp Bank
LaKemp
Wesley
Iowa Conscription Proclamation Sets June 5 Registration Day
Governor Harding proclaims June 5 1917 as Registration Day for World War I draft. The notice urges patriotic sacrifice over celebration and directs males aged 21 to 30 to register between 7 AM and 9 PM at their local precincts, with certain exemptions for active service personnel and Reserve officers. Des Moines signed May 30 1917 with the state seal.
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Iowa
United States
Regular Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Naval Militia
United, States
Des Moines
President Warns Nation on Fruit Shortage Crisis
The President declares a national duty to boost agricultural output as a potential fruit shortage looms. He urges landowners to maximize every acre’s production to avert widespread hardship and ensure ample fruit supplies for all citizens.
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United States
Flag and Liberty Loan Call to Action
A patriotic exhortation invokes the Stars and Stripes, urging citizens to support the war effort. It calls readers to sacrifice by working, saving, and subscribing to the Liberty Loan to back production, health, and happiness, promising a successful war end.
Orchardists Urged to Boost Fruit Crop Amid War Losses
James Handly, secretary of the Mississippi Valley Apple Growers Association, urges U S orchardists to increase production as German occupation damages eastern France fruit trees and U S fruit supplies face decline. He calls for cleaning small orchards, spraying, and protecting trees to raise yield and quality for market and patriotism.
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France
United States
James Handly
Mississippi Valley Apple Growers' Association
Henderson Man Sold Big Polled Hog Sets Local Record
A Henderson area report details a Poland-China hog from O L Harbor selling to Henderson buyer Mr Jones for 980 pounds at 15.20 per hundred, totaling 125.46. The animal was barnshod to Henderson on foot, with Harbor believing it would gain weight quickly. Also covered: lost youths near Glenwood, widespread ground squirrels harming corn, and four applicants for Henderson postmaster exams.
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Elliott
Montgomery County
Rudolph Hopp
Hopp
Mitter
O. L. Harbor
Henderson
Harbor
Jones
Houser
Glenwood
Red Cross Society Formed in Glenwood
A Red Cross branch of the Council Bluffs chapter was organized in the court house auditorium with members from Glenwood and vicinity. Dr. F. E. Donelan chaired the meeting, and Dr. George Mogridge was named chairman with R. W. Rhoades as secretary. Temporary officers include Donelan as chairman elect, Mrs. W. F. Hill as vice chair, Mrs. Charles Cheyney as secretary, and Miss Mary Rathke as treasurer. The Glenwood branch becomes part of the Council Bluffs chapter serving Mills Harrison and Pottawattamie counties. Half funds go to National, half for local relief and bandage material. A recent campaign gained ninety new members, bringing local membership to about 350, with rapid growth expected. A membership drive is planned at the Court House square on Wednesday morning May 30 at 9 o'clock in uniform.
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Court House
Red Cross
Council Bluffs
Glenwood
F. &. Donelan
George Mogridge
R. W. Rhoades
F. E. Donelan
W. F. Hill
Charles Cheyney
Mary Rathke
M. J. Williams
Nelle Bogart
Woman's Club
Mills, Harrison and Pottawattamie
Change Alters May 30 Decoration Day Service Time
Due to unavoidable circumstances the afternoon decoration day program on Wednesday May 30 will be held at the Methodist church instead of the Armory. The notice also asks why an apple tree might be planted for shade instead of a box elder.
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Methodist Church
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