The Glenwood Opinion Wednesday Dec. 3, 1924 Mrs. Ira Greenwood's Chickens Won at Hamburg Mrs. Ira Greenwood, one of this community's poultry fanciers, is in receipt of six blue ribbons, which she won at the Hamburg fair with a pair of Silver Laced Wyandottes White China Geese and Buff Oprington ducks. Mrs. Greenwood also won two firsts at Sioux City Poultry Show recently, making it in all eight blue ribbons won so far this year and over 150 ribbons which she has won in the past four years. Miscellaneous Shower In Honor of Mrs. Dean Mrs. Ernest DeLashmutt of Omaha assisted by her friend, Miss Gena Wilson entertained at a miscellaneous shower in honor of Mrs. Leonard Dean of this city at her home Sunday afternoon, November 30. Mrs. Dean was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Those from Glenwood besides the honor guest, who were in attendance at the pleasing affair were Mrs. Jessie Stone and daughter, Louise, and Mrs. C.E. Dean. A Great Surprise Given Allbee Family Dr. B.F. Allbee and family of Sioux Falls, S.D., brought a great surprise to his relatives of Glenwood by coming and making Wm. Allbee and family a visit, also his mother Mrs. L.V. Allbee. He did not tell them he was coming. The last time Dr. Allbee and family were home was Aug 29 1921. They arrived here Saturday afternoon about 3:30 and started back Sunday morning at 10:40. There visit was enjoyed very much. I. J. Swain Died At Home Near Malvern Wednesday I.J. Swain died at his home southeast of Malvern Wednesday. News of his death came as a shock to the people of this county. He was known to have been in poor health, but was not considered critically ill. Mr. Swain was a member of one of the pioneer families of this county and a prominent farmer and stockman. J. Rawlings Gives Party and Checks On Birthday Joseph Rawlings celebrated his 80th birthday at his home on Vine street on Tuesday afternoon of last week, surrounded by friends from Percival, Tabor and Glenwood. Rather than receiving gifts he gave away checks for $100 to three churches. J. D. Ironmonger treasurer of the Congregational church, Miss Mary Rathke, representing the Methodist church, and Wayne D. Choate representing the Baptist church. Friends that gathered for the dinner and party were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. F.R. Lunn, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hazelton, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sheldon, all of Percival; Mr. and Mrs. Cloid Hall of Tabor; Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Logan, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Lane, Mr. and Mrs. F.V. Kemp of Glenwood. Robert Gilmore Robert Gilmore, little three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gilmore, who reside on the Bogart farm, three miles south of Glenwood, passed away on Tuesday of last week following a short illness. Funeral services were held from the home by Rev. Freedine, pastor of the Methodist church on last Wednesday the burial was made in Glenwood cemetery. The sorrowing parents have the heartfelt sympathy of all in this community in their bereavement. Mrs. Nancy Parr In the early hours of Wednesday morning, November 26, the Death Angel crossed the threshold of the Parr home in this city and claimed the spirit of the mother, Mrs. Nancy Parr aged 81 years. Mrs. Parr is one of Glenwood's highly esteemed pioneer ladies. She had been in her usual health until about ten days prior to her death attending to her household duties. Her son, David Parr has made his home with her for a number of years. Mrs. Parr was a quiet unassuming woman, dearly loved by those who knew her best. She was a kind mother and a good neighbor. Funeral services were held from the Christian church Thursday afternoon, Nov 27, conducted by the pastor, Rev. D.S. Thompson. Music was furnished by Mesdames F.V. Kemp and O. Altekruse and Messrs. T.A. White and J.W. Morgan with Miss Elsie Evans , pianist. Pallbearers were the Messrs. H.A. Darthing, Paul Snuffin, Guy Mayberry, S.F. Vinton, A. Stout and J.R. Ross. Interment in the Glenwood cemetery. The following life sketch was read at the services: Nancy Harlan was born at Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, May 7 1843. She was the daughter of Aaron and Jennie Harlan. She came with her parents to Osceola Iowa in 1853 and lived there until 1865 when she was united in marriage to J. W. Parr. Then she moved to Sheridan, Iowa until 18178 when they moved to Glenwood, Iowa, where she has lived until her death. To this union were born seven children, one dying in infancy. Aaron who died at the age of 23. Mrs. Parr is survived by three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Laura Wright and Dave Parr of Glenwood, Iowa; Sarah Glennen of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Ellen VanKirk of Fairfield Nebraska, Arch Parr of Olathe Kansas. Two brothers Noah Harlan Lincoln Nebraska and Hosea Harlan Long Beach California. One sister Sarah Glenn of Osceola Iowa. She died Wednesday morning November 26th, 1924 at the age of 81 years, 6 months and 21 days. 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