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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1920

Page

5

Baptist Church Annual Dinner Recaps Year’s Work

The basement filled with an enthusiastic crowd at the Baptist church annual dinner. Reports show a $6214.26 total for church needs, benevolences up sixfold in three years, and near $1500 in that department. New officers were elected, Rev Hillis spoke, and a menu featured veal loaf and fried chicken as preparations of the coming year were outlined.

Baptist Church Department of Hillig Hillis Pricilla Herrick Rov C. EB. Hillis

Secret Birthday Gift Surprises Glenwood Odd Fellows

At the I O O F meeting in Glenwood lodge on Tuesday night a prominent member, T L Caley, faced a serious charge. He pleaded guilty after a surprise birthday presentation for Brother Casey, who marked 25 years in the lodge. Caley stood silent for two seconds as the gift vanished and later reappeared.

Glenwood Lodge T. L. Caley Casey Lodge Caley

Their Illinois Visit by A. J. Hamilton and Wife

A. J. Hamilton reports to The Tribune on his Illinois trip with wife visiting relatives in Glenwood Peoria and Smiths in the Smith home. They toured with their great nephews and saw corn prospects across Peoria Marshall Bureau and Stark counties noting yields from fifty to seventy five bushels per acre.

A. J. Hamilton Tribune Illinois Glenwood Peoria Link Smith Lee Peugh Smith Ford Hlinois Iona Marshall Bureau Stark

Their Social Evening at Glenwood Rebekahs

The Glenwood Rebekahs held a social session Monday night led by Mrs. James N. Sawyers with an "Automobile Evening" program. Two groups led by J. L. Ross and Iverett White competed in glove and luggage contests, tube expeditions, and auto-themed games. Prizes included a horn and gum as attendees shared pumpkin pie doughnuts and elder.

Glenwood Rebekahs James N. Sawyers J. L. Ross Iverett White

Anniversary celebration at Kochersperger home

Last Saturday October 2 in the Emerson area, Mr and Mrs Frank Kochersperger hosted a gathering to mark wedding anniversaries and a birthday. Mr and Mrs Peter Liddell of Oakland celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs B A Reed celebrated his 73rd birthday. Mother Rochersperger observed her 49th wedding anniversary. The event was memorable and enjoyable.

Frank Kochersperger Emerson Peter Liddell Oakland A. Reed

Chiros Meet in Malvern District Session

The southwest Town chiropractors held a Malvern gathering last Sunday with about thirty attendees. They enjoyed a Cottage Hotel chicken dinner led by Jev Wilkins, conducted a brief business session, and heard Dr Lyon of Glenwood on Chiropractic Legislation. Dr Sanderson of Willisea spoke on publicizing chiropractic ideas. A clinic at the Chamber of Commerce with Dr Lee W Edwards of Omaha engaged members and visitors.

theChiropractora Malvern Cottage Hotel Jev. Wilkins Lyon Glenwood the State Association Sanderson Willisea Chamber of Commerce Lee W. Edwards Omaha

Judging Stock at Bassett

Georges H. White secretary of Mills County fair and Malvern mayor aided stock exhibits at Bassett Neb guiding the first stock show. He visited the Genung ranch and praised the fine hogs bred by local youths noting Iowa fairs rarely match the Genung ranch swine displays.

Bassett Georges H. White Mills County Falr Malvern Neb White Genung Ranch George Iowa

Bound Over for Carrying Concealed Weapons

Frank Laudet appeared before Justice F. Day at Pacific Junction on a Monday charged with carrying concealed weapons. He was bound over to the grand jury and currently works as a boarder at the Hotel de Edwards, with Thierry Johnson of the special C B Q in attendance.

Thierry Johnson Frank Laudet Pacific Junction Laudet F. .G. Day Grand Jury Hotel de Edwards

Glenwood to Welcome Omaha Chamber Guests October 9

Glenwood to greet about 125 Omaha Chamber of Commerce members arriving around 4 p m Saturday October 9. Local businesses urged to decorate and greet guests with music and light refreshments possible. All residents urged to introduce themselves and extend a warm welcome as visitors pass through via Pacific Junction.

Glenwood Home Chamber of Commerce

SONS OF KEG TRIUMPHANT IN LONGER NINE INNING GAME

The report describes a Tuesday afternoon baseball clash where Glenwood defeated Tabor 21 to 11 in nine innings. Slezak and McCormick sparkled in fielding while Otis dominated on the mound for Glenwood, with heavy substitute usage and frequent base stealing noted.

Slezak McCormick Garl Otis Tabor Glenwood Frank Rodman Otis Workman C. Otis W. Marshall W. Hall Lipsett Yanklinton Davis M. Maxwell Delavan Good Stuhr F. Weatherhead P. B. Laird R. Weatherhead Yates Maxted Stivers Adama Rhode Laird Perry Bishop Arnica

Entertaining Mrs Bunton Honors at Dumfries Home

Mr and Mrs M J Willams entertained several guests at their Dumfries home on Wednesday in honor of Mrs Oee Bunton of Plainville Mo who is visiting friends and relatives in the county. A delightful dime was enjoyed. Guests included the guest of honor Mrs Oee Bunton and daughter Donna of Plainville Mo Mr and Mrs Frank Plumer Mise Daise Plumer Mr and Mrs Arthur Burgolin and daughter Jean of Silver City Mr and Mrs Cafford Willams and daughter Margaret of Dumfries and Mr and Mrs EB Starbuck of Glenwood.

M. J. Willams Oee Bunton Plainville Donna Plainsville Frank Plumer Mise Daise Plumer Arthur Burgoln Jean Silver City Cafford Willams Margaret Dumfries J EB. Starbuck Glenwood

Hougas Elected President of Iowa Division at Farmers Union

At the fourth annual Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America convention in Des Moines, T. A. Hougas, former Mills county resident, was elected president of the Iowa Division and named as delegate to the national convention in Kansas City.

Iowa Union Farmer Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America Des Moines T. A. Hougas Mills County Iowa Hougas Kansas City

Knights of Pythias Gather at Tabor in Fraternal Visit

Glenwood Knights, totaling over 5000? five more than half a hundred, visited Veritas K P lodge No 295 of Tabor along with knights from Sidney, Thurman and Hastings. Four candidates under 21 were instructed in the Page degree as the lodge adapts to new Grand Lodge age rules. Grand officers L S Robinson, Ward Ferguson and Rolfe Ta, among others, spoke on the year ahead and new laws. The meeting closed with ice cream and cake.

Glenwood Veritas K. P. Lodge No Tabor Sidney Thurman Hastings Veritas Lodge Tabor Lodge Grand Lodge Carl Readenbaugh Clyde Aistrope Glee Evans Albert Anderson R. S Ward Ferguson Rolfe L. S. Robinson D. S. Thompson Graham Glenwood Lodge Sidney Iudges

Pleasant Ridge church continues meetings by Mintle and Stille

Despite strong interest, meetings at Pleasant Ridge church led by Revs Mintle and Stille will run again next week with nightly services except Monday. Rev Mrs C B Hillis preaches Friday October 8. Sunday services October 10 include Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. Y P meeting at 7 p.m. evening service at 7:30 p.m.

Pleasant Ridge Church Mintle Stille C. BE. Hillis

Prayer for Landlords From Edward VI Liturgies

A 16th century private prayer urges landlords to temper rents and avoid excessive fines. It asks God to grant tenants affordable rents so they may live honestly while preserving property for those who hold it in trust.

Edward VI England Parker Society of London

A Charity Appeal Prayer for Tenants and the Poor

A historic plea urges generosity toward families and the needy. It emphasizes tenants and landowners acting with mercy, living simply, and not hoarding wealth or land. The passage invokes spiritual aims and stresses social responsibility rooted in faith.

Court Notes on Estates and Executors

Letters of administration on the James J. Ewing estate issued to Otta S. Ewing with a $1000 bond. Four heirs exist. A. W. Cook named executor of J. S. Sloan’s estate with a $1000 bond. Kittie TH. Geil, guardian of Eewin J. Geil, reports approved. Dr. G. M. Agan posts $10000 bond as guardian of Minnie Yann. W. H. Evans will admitted to probate with Everett Haines as executor without bond. James F. Galbraith will probated. copy notice required by express. Ira N. Cheney named executor with $10000 bond.

James J. Ewing Otta S. Ewing A. W. Cook J. S. Sloan Kittie TH. Geil Eewin J. Geil G. M. Agan Minnie Yann W. H. Evans Everett Haines James F. Galbraith Express Ira N. Cheney

Contests Held For Old Fiddlers By Rhoades At Red Oak

County Auditor W M Moore assisted Everett Rhoades in conducting the Old Fiddlers Contest at Red Oak. The attendance was good, no Mills fiddlers entered, and Everett plans further contests at various venues this fall and winter with the expectation of success.

W. M. Moore Red Oak

Pythian Sisters Jollify At Council Bluffs Bluff

Two score members of Glenwood Pythian Sisters lodge joined Tigredia Temple in Council Bluffs for an October 4 evening of sociability. Dinner at 7:30, followed by a theatrical program and degree work, with remarks by Ward Vergugon and Clem Kimball. Attendees included Frank Choate and many spouses, plus several Glenwood and Lincoln members and Miss Erma Jordan.

Glenwood Pythian Sisters Lodge Tigredia Temple Council Bluffs Ward Vergugon G. K Clem Kimball G. C Lincoln Choate Glenwood Frank Choate R. EK. Vinton J. Deupree Win. Slezak

Trio Starts Overland Trip to California

John Lewis Tom Hall and Fay Wright began a byland journey to California on Wednesday. They are prepared for the trip and hope to reach the golden state without impediment. If they can avoid trouble and stay clear of legal issues they expect to complete the voyage before they age further.

John Lewis Tom Hall Fay Wright California Golden State John Way

Popular Teacher Birthday Shower Brightens West Side

Teachers and pupils of the west side departmental work honored Miss Elsie Evans with a fruit and candy shower on her birthday. The 6th and 7th grades joined a social time with ice cream cake and candy as Miss Evans received many gifts and joyfully celebrated the occasion.

West Side Elsie Evans Hivans

Quiet Glenwood wedding and two more county unions

A trio of local weddings unfolds in Glenwood and Malvern as Geneva Warren and Bryan Maxwell wed with Rev. Ward officiating, Gladys Fisher and Clarence Colling marry at the Fisher home, and Thomas Rager with Rose Rager are joined by Rev. Worcester. Brides’ schooling and grooms’ careers noted. newlyweds plan honeymoons and home life in nearby towns.

Thomas Rager Albert B. Thomas Rose Rager Glenwood Paul Worcester Tabor The Tribune

Fraternal Visit Of Glenwood D of H To Shenandoah Lodge

Members of the Glenwood lodge of the Daughters of Home (D of H) paid a fraternal visit to the Shenandoah lodge on Tuesday. The event included all southwest Iowa lodges and featured a three course meal hosted by the Shenandoah lodge. State Grand President Cedar Rapids Branson attended. Shenandoah was her former home.

Glenwood Lodge D. of H Andoah Iowa Shenandoah Lodge Branson Cedar Rapdis Douh

Reunion at sister’s home spans across cities

A family reunion brought together by two siblings from Glenwood and Philadelphia. Their brother, a Hamilton resident, joined them Wednesday at their sister’s home in Wood, sharing stories and hospitality with Belle Hale and her sister.

Belle Hale Glenwood

C. of C. Meetin Discusses Alfa-Maize Mill Plan

The Cass County Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday was well attended. Discussion covered establishing an Alfa-Maize mill of wood and a committee of five to investigate and report next meeting. A chautauqua for next year was proposed but no action taken.

Tidd Tilsley Plattsmouth

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Camp Grove Princeton Wynott Broadfield Buda Lineville Princeville Wyoming Lacon Sparland Chillicothe Varna Magnolia Toulon Stephen A. Douglas Abraham Lincoln Mrs. Smith Titi Tom Mix Uyclone Mrs Happy Time Chiros Sons OF Keg Triumphant Ta|bor Glenwood Business Men Farm Bureau Board of Directors Pythias K. P. Lodge Jesus Christ Jollify Bluffs Pythian Sisters Dancupid Warren Geneva Bryan Newton Maxwell C. M. Ward Denver Colo Glenwood High School Omaha Business College Henry Maxwell Farmers and Merchants Bank Collins Fisher Gladys Fisher William Fisher Clarence Colling J. B. Wilking Baptist Malvern High School the Tribune Shenandoah
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