Operation Santa Claus adapts to Mills County needs
Mills County runs Operation Santa Claus with a joint effort by residents and organizations. The Mills County Community Storehouse on Walnut Street Glenwood becomes the major distribution center for foods clothing toys and gifts while the Opinion Tribune office gathers cash gifts. Families in need visit the Storehouse to select items under staff guidance. The program will issue merchandise certificates to be redeemed at local merchants and lists of donors will be published.
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Glenwood Patrolman to Lead Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Ron Forest, 30, Iowa highway patrolman for 2 1/2 years, is appointed to the Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation. A Glenwood resident active in community affairs, he has spoken on drug abuse to local groups. A native of Winchester Indiana, he served in the Air Force and earlier worked in Fremont Nebraska. He and his wife Judy and daughters Christine and Cathy will move to Des Moines where he will be based. Lt Don Drustrup of Council Bluffs said a replacement will arrive in 2-3 months.
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Phone Rates Go Up Today In Iowa Northwestern Bell Increase
Northwestern Bell raises statewide Iowa rates effective today after Iowa Commerce Commission approval. The rise totals about 12 percent, with about a $1.30 monthly rise for 1 2 and 4 party lines and 25 cents for eight party rural service. Business lines increase $2.50. Sections list affected cities and services including princess phones and touch-tone service.
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Christmas Aid Requests From Families in Need
Several families seek holiday help as income limits and health issues strain finances. Stories include a wheelchair bound mother needing ADC support for two parents and children, a teenager aged 15, a 4 year old, and a 6 year old. others rely on Soil Bank payments, Social Security, and Aid to the Disabled. Post Office reminders urge timely out of town packages by December 2.
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Military Vehicle Joined P U Fire Department for Rural Water
The Facine Junction Fire Department obtained a 2 1/2 ton surplus military vehicle to be converted into a tanker adding 1500 gallons of water for rural firefighting. Obtained via a cooperative with the Iowa State Conservation Bureau at no charge. title remains with the state but modifications for firefighting are allowed. Changes funded by the department include a water tank and emergency lighting. The town also ordered a class A rural fire truck from Toyne Fire Equipment Company, incurring a sizeable debt to enhance safety for residents and surrounding rural areas. Licenses to wed listed for several couples.
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1972 Hunting Fishing Licenses On Sale Today
The Mills County Recorder's Office offers 1972 Iowa hunting fishing and trapping licenses with fees for residents and nonresidents. Resident rates range from 3 to 8 dollars and nonresident rates include 25 for hunting and 10 for fishing, plus a 5 dollar trout stamp.
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Missing Links to Missouri River Likely in Charcoal Sample Work
Charcoal samples taken from the house are expected to fill gaps in the investigation related to the Missouri River Valley. Authorities aim to connect environmental or archaeological clues to the broader river region and timeline.
Tribune Omeland City and County Opinion
Opinion page from Tribune Omeland City and County with listed staff Ron Barnes Dave Snow Corwan Akers Rick Barnes. Publisher editor photographer shop superintendent and printing details noted. Published weekly in Glenwood Iowa with subscription and advertising policy statements.
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Youths Suffer Minor Injuries In Gun Accident
Keith Hansen age 13 and Scott Leutzinger age 9 of Glenwood were treated for minor hand and face injuries after a rifle discharged on the west edge of Glenwood Thursday evening at about 5 30 p m Sheriff Ed Barks reports other youths were Darrell Fender 15 John Horton 18 and Steve Horton 16 A 22 caliber rifle bullet ricocheted from a dirt clod striking the youths.
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Ed Barkus
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Darrell Fender
John Horton
Steve Horton
Weekend Snow Triggers Multiple Car Accidents
Snow again caused a string of weekend motor vehicle accidents in Mills County. David Chase of Leavenworth Kansas lost control on deadman’s curve east of Glenwood at 8 a.m. and overturned. his wife Phyllis was hospitalized with neck and back injuries. A second collision near 275 highway left David Hansen of Council Bluffs with a total loss after his car overturned and hit fence posts. A third crash west of Glenwood involved Wendall Black of Bellevue Nebraska and his wife Dianne with no injuries reported.
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Auto Licenses On Sale Across County Offices
The auto department says new plates for renewals are available before Jan. 1 and first time licensing must use 1971 plates until year’s start. Renewals in 73 and 71 get only a validating tag. new plates go on sale today at county treasurers statewide with a deadline and penalty noted.
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