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Newspaper
Opinion Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1972
Page
1
The season brings a tangible yet intangible quality of unity and giving. People focus on shared humanity, seeking to help others and feel younger in spirit regardless of age or faith. The message urges acts of kindness to enhance the joy of living this Christmas.
The final miles of Interstate 29 in Fremont County near completion as traffic opens from McPaul to Hamburg and to Highway 2 in Fremont County. The Spring Street Bridge opened, marking the second interstate span between Council Bluffs and Omaha. The Glenwood relocation of Highway 34, one of the era’s major earth moving projects, nears finish with four to five bridges yet to be built.
Auditor of State shows the County Treasurer Fines Fund with a January 2 1972 balance of 39325.26 and total to account for 51628.60. Fines were apportioned to seven Mills County school districts with 381,348.89 total and individual district shares listed. Also notes slow sales of 1973 licenses and adoption of validation stickers on renewals.
Winners announced in Glenwood Women’s Service Club Christmas Home Decorating contest include Best Lighted Decorated Residence Dr Robert Frysek home 213 E Florence Best Religious Decoration 1st Kenneth Asmussen 303 Coolidge 2nd Clarence Fisher 705 Townsend 3rd First Congregational Church 407 Second General Christmas Theme Ist Richard Owen 201 Louise and Darlene Fisher So Linn Dr Everett Hockabout 410 No Vine Honorable mention Floyd Hullinger 706 Townsend Best Window or Door 1st Luther Gammon 30 E Florence 2nd Dean West 108 Louise 3rd Mrs H A McCain 211 E Florence Honorable mention Clair Osterholm 210 Harolds Drive
A sixth grade staff from Glenwood Iowa thanks Mr Barnes and Mr Snow for a newspaper office tour. They express appreciation for the tour note pads and learning about real newspaper work.
The regular meeting of Glenwood Lodge No 58 A F and A M held December 14 elected officers for the next year. Installation is set for January 4 1972 with WM Terry Ross SW Robert L Davis JW Byron Kiger SD Lindsay DeLashmutt JD Harold Kaiman S8 Ted Henderson and others to serve. Ray mond F Kruse Treas Leo D McLain Secy trustees Ma sonic Temple Ass Herman Os ian L B Burchett listed.
A set of handwritten Christmas requests from children in Glenwood and nearby towns. Desires include dolls, toys, games, and household items. Mentions families and local addresses, with messages about cookies and milk for Santa. Also lists police court fines and a localWant ad for selling unused goods.
The Glenwood Publishing Corporation edition outlines subscription rates in advance with annual prices for Mills of Fremont County five dollars and elsewhere six dollars, mentions single copy pricing, and notes advertising rates available on request. It also states the paper reserves the right to accept or reject unsolicited news or advertising and lists memberships in state and national press associations.
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