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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1920

Page

6

Democratic ticket praised by Mills county central committee

The Mills County Democratic Central Committee presents a county ticket of locally known, service record veterans. Nominees include George H. White for state representative, Ralph D. Linville for county treasurer, Byron J. Thomas for county auditor, D. E. Whitfield for county attorney, Dr. J. R. Scott for county coroner, B. F. Bellwood for sheriff, Thomas L. Smouse for county clerk, Ronald Kier for county recorder, and R. C. Hopp for supervisor. Each is described as devoted to public service and local roots, with WWI and other community credentials noted.

Mills County George H. White State Assembly Deer Creek Township Malvern White Des Moines Ralph Dpd Linville Pioners Rawles Township Ralph Company i D. E. Whitfield

The River's End Plays at Rex Theatre Next Week

Manager Seymour announces the Marshall Neilan film The River's End at Rex Theatre next Tuesday and Wednesday. An adaptation of James Oliver Curwood's tale centers on a Northwest Mounted Police officer and a masquerading impersonator with fast moving action and a gripping romance starring Lewis Stone Jane Novak and Marjorie Daw.

Seymour Marshall Neilan Rex Theatre James Oliver Curwood Northwest Mounted Police Northwest Lewis Stone Jane Novak Marjorie Daw

Doctor Fractures From Window Fall At Methodist Church

Dr G M Agan suffered two fractures of his left arm one at the shoulder and one at the wrist after entering the Methodist church through a window when a weak table leg collapsed as he stood on it. The incident occurred during a trustee meeting Monday evening and inspired teasing by the boys about the doctor’s devotion.

G. M. Agan

Former Resident Visitors in Mills County

Mr and Mrs E B Brown of Auburn Wisconsin are in Mills County greeting old acquaintances in Glenwood. They arrived Wednesday and will stay with Ward Gudsel ley and W C De Lashmutt. The couple has just returned from Dodge Wisconsin and are enjoying an extended western U S vacation for a few weeks.

Milly County E. B. Brown Auburn, Wagh

Matrimonial Embarkation Orr Lamb and Kinley Orr Wedding

Miss Nancy Lavenia Lamb and Dr. Kinley T. Orr wed at high noon with Rev. D S Thompson officiating. A four course luncheon followed in a decoratively adorned home. The bride wore ivory satin with iridescent sequins. bridal roses formed her bouquet. Out of town guests included Frank Orr and Grace Lufkin. The couple will reside in Forest City where Dr. Orr practices dentistry. The bride, a Glenwood girl, is a 1915 graduate who taught in local schools and attended the State University of Iowa. The groom, a Iowa State University dental graduate, served in the U S Army dental corps in WWII and is now practicing in Forest City. The Tribune extends congratulations.

Frank Orr Monona, Jr Grace Lufkin Lincoln State University of Iowa Delta Gamma Sorority Theta Sigma Phi Dental College of Iowa State University Pal Omega Fraternity U.S France Germany Forest City the Tribune

Hamburg Revival Draws 400 Proclaiming Faith

Five Hamburg churches join Moral Hall at the Hamburg Fair grounds for a revival led by Evangelist John M. Linde assisted by Wm. Dix. On opening day over four hundred responded to the religious call, with nearly a hundred becoming new church members. Also, Glenwood Christian church women plan a food sale October 16 at Daniel Bros. hardware to stock Sunday dinners.

Hamburg Moral Hall Hamburg Fair Grounds John M. Linde Madison Wis Dixon Wheaton Ladies of the Christian Church of Glenwood Daniel Bros. Hardware

Goode Family Holds Reunion in Center Township

More than fifty relatives gathered Sunday October 10 at the J. R. Graves home in Center township near Balfour for a Goode family reunion. About a dozen autos carried guests from four states including Lamont Iowa South Dakota Missouri and Nebraska. The dinner was served cafeteria style as families shared stories and greetings among members such as J. Graves Kenneth Graves C. A. Graves and many others from the Omaha and Homa communities.

J. R. Graves Center Township Balfour Goode Joe Goode Charles Goode Lamont T. A. Goode South Dakota Paul Goode Fred Ray Lyle Glen Ira Anna Weatherhead Bloedel Tabor George Weatherhead Randolph A. Weatherhead Missouri George Durhall Jessie Graves C. A. Graves Ben Graves Joe Mogerop Omaha Wm. Underwood McClelland Claude Brooks Irene A. B. Judson Kenneth Homa

Salvation Army Campaign Opens in Iowa with Promising Prospects

The Salvation Army launches its 1920 Home Service drive in Iowa with a reduced quota about one third of last year’s. Despite a likely rise in relief needs, officials say they can handle all emergencies if the target is met, citing para capital quotas across the state.

Salvation Army Iowa

Town National Guard Musters New Company

The newly organized military company was mustered into the Town National Guard under the U S regular army. Lieut Col Carnell of Des Moines acted as mustering officer. Of the members enrolled 54 privates and three officers were present. Drill will be held each Tuesday night.

Town National Guard Regular Army U. S Carnell Des Moines

Sufficient Cause and the Tribune Reading Shuffle

A Glenwood family man recounts a tale of woe as three female members scramble to read The Tribune first. After they finish they hide the paper from him, a joke on the husband who also enjoys the newspaper. The family sought our guidance in solving this domestic reading riddle.

Glenwood

Humorous Hint of Divorce Over Reading The Tribune

A witty remark suggests cruelty in depriving him of reading The Tribune may justify divorce. The dialogue teases him about whether to endure the lack or subscribe for an extra copy, highlighting domestic stakes over a newspaper.

the Tribune

Correction to the notice wording for an expectant mother

A week ago the editor misread the item for an expectant mother. The correct attribution is given for an expectant mother by Mrs. Will King at her home.

Will King

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Carrie Wright With Beloved Guests

Nearly twenty to twenty-four people gathered Sunday at Mrs. Carrie Wright’s home without notice. Visitors from Villisca Corning Tabor and Bartlett brought food for a fine dinner. Grandpa Baker aged 82 attended and the guest of honor received a set of silver knives and forks.

Carrie Wright Glenwood Villisca Corning Tabor Bartlett Grandpa Baker

Court Notes From Tuesday Session With New Court Reporter

Court convened with G W Cullison presiding. Jasper Ferguson becomes court reporter replacing Liston Hall. Grand jury selected with seven of twelve named including Julius Miller and George Shaw as foreman. Numerous cases referred, foreclosures, estates, and a single default divorce noted. Fresh eggs 50 cents a dozen. cracked eggs 20 cents.

G. W. Cullison Jasper Ferguson Liston L. Hall Arthur Julius Miller Mineola E. Porter Malvern Art Bada Silver City Day J. W. Squire & Co James Natcy Capper Frank Dora Schlater Henry McMullen F. H. Raymond Ig

Bank Robbers Loot Silver City Bank

Thieves dynamited the State Bank of Silver City between 2 and 3 am Thursday, blowing the vault and damaging the interior. About $3000 in cash and roughly the same in Liberty bonds were taken, with a possible escape by train.

Silver City State Bank of

Acceptable Invaders at Criswell Home

A Malvern trip left Mr and Mrs Criswell unaware of visitors from Strahan and nearby. The Wolfe and Kayton party entered the Criswell home while they were away and ate dinner, leaving a cooked chicken and other eats. The Criswells learned of the invasion after returning, not of the intruders actions.

S. M. Crigwell Malvern W. W. Wolfe Howard Kayton Strahan Glenwood Perdue Wolfes Kaytons Crishome Criswell

The Oaks Community Club Organized at The Oaks

The Oaks country home of Charles Plumer north of Glenwood hosted about seventy residents who formed a new community club. Officers for six months were Fred Bowley president Clifford Kelly vice president Nadine Miller secretary and treasurer. Guests enjoyed a bountiful supper and adjourned around midnight. The next meeting is set for the first Thursday in November at Ed Bruce’s home.

Charles Plumer Glenwood the Oaks Fred Bowley Clifford Kelly Nadine Miller Ed Bruce

Auto Accident Injures Mrs Kepler in Neb

Friends and neighbors hear of a severe auto crash involving Mrs. D B Kepler of Broken Bow Nebraska. While visiting Her man Nebraska last week the car she rode in was struck by a train and wrecked. She was trapped beneath the vehicle with serious injuries and little hope for recovery as Mrs Genung travels to Herman.

Clyde Genung Kepler D. B. Kepler Broken Bow Neb Herman Genung

Meeting Called Off Over Death in Harnagel Family

A political meeting set for Friday evening with Mrs. George Harnagel to speak has been canceled after a death in her family. Mrs. M. J. Williams, county chair of the Town Woman's Democratic committee, received telegrams today. The meeting will be rescheduled and all ladies are urged to attend. the exact date will be announced.

George Harnagel M. J. Williams Woman's Democratic Committee

Glenwood Methodists Plan October 17 Reception

The Glenwood Methodists set a big day for Sunday October 17 starting with morning service. A reception will honor the new pastor Rev. L. H. Ripley and his family. A basket dinner will be shared by all. Afterward a program will be held in the church auditorium and all members are urged to attend.

Glenwood Methodists L. H. Ripley

Two Boards Hold Joint Meeting in Glenwood

The Boards of Supervisors of Mills and Pottawattamie counties meet in Glenwood today to discuss Farm Creek drainage district matters and the Mills Pottawattamie levee on the Missouri.

Boards of Supervisors of Mills and Pottawattamie Counties Glenwood Farm Creek Mills-Pottawattamie Levee Missouri

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mills County Ralph D. Linville Byron J. Thomas Malvern High School Nebraska State University U. S. Navy Thomas J. R. Scott F. Bellwood B. F. Bellwood Sher Millis County Salyers Auto Co Ben Bellwood B. F. Bedwood Thomas L. Smouse Mr. Smouse Ming Ronald Kier Ronald ‘Kier Kier & Son U. & Navy Great Lakes Naval Station Kier R. C. Hopp Board of Supervisors Center Ingraham Rudolph Farm John Howard Miss Stokes Plattsmouth John Keith Chief McDowell God’s Country Rex, Tues Wednes H. B. Hivand Daniel Tinkel Josephine Richards Clarence Powers A. D. Annis Frank L. Haines W. A. Summers Verona I. Hixson Bert Steiner Waeren Grain Co C. A. Benove Bennie J. Bray W. E. Lawshe Clarence Statler Charles Hambsch W. S. Lewis C. F. Maynes Willard Sarah Clites C. E. Dean Genung & Genung EK. Barkus Ruth Powles Oaks
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