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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1925
Page
7
A long, lively list of social and charitable events fills local notices, including church entertainments in Massena, Missionary Society meetings, a birthday party for Kel Rabbit, and various club gatherings. Women groups, youth activities, and Elks dance set the week’s social rhythm with dinners, programs, and plans for Christmas observances.
Jurgen Koos departs Walnut this evening with his family bound for Los Angeles California. They will join relatives and begin new arrangements after departure.
A dense, readout style listing radio station schedules across North America for Thursday December 10. It lists dozens of stations from WEAF in New York to KFI in Los Angeles and KDKA in Pittsburgh, with times for various concerts, dinners, and programs including orchestras, choral works, and children’s tours.
The Cumberland region reports officers chosen by the American Legion Auxiliary and Cumberland Chapter of the Eastern Star. New officers include Mrs C M Pigaley and Chas M Studley at the auxiliary meeting, with other posts selected for the ensuing year. A separate gathering notes the Priscilla Club meeting at Miss Celestine Peetinger’s home. Also reported are weddings in Omaha with Esther Barnes and a Cumberland Royal Neighbors election of officers.
Morning social notes list Mr and Mrs Burt Stone hosting a Sunday dinner and supper. Rev Elmer J Tungeof, pastor of the Christian church, and guests Mr Butler from Mound City, and Mr and Mrs Chas Cornell with two daughters attended. Other names include Wiyndman sentinel Ora Drenner Grace Morgan musician Mable Buckley and euuling officer Mabe Buck.
Gerttrude Weaver a young teacher was temporarily freed while authorities review the case against her linked to the killing of Morris Hardy ex convict. Edward Flickinger named Weaver as principal shooter though investigators say his motive remains revenge and anticipate another confession from Flickinger.
Sioux City wire reports four new suspects arrested at Le Mars tied to the First National Bank messenger holdup in Le Mars yesterday. Helmed by Herbert Artosa, the group includes local underworld figures seen in Slows City the night before the robbery. Artasa, a former high school and college athlete, implicated in several recent ventures, headed toward Beardsley as deputies with sawed-off shotguns departed earlier today.
Iowa Governor John Hammill denounces added credit for farmers in debt and calls for practical cooperation to market corn. He supports forming a central organization to control Iowa's corn marketing and warns against overproduction and market glut while stressing immediate action to hold the crop off the market.
Local notices report a “fire clown” show this Friday afternoon at 2 40 at the home of Earl Lang 409 Barrett with Mrs Burke as leader under the title “Fire Clown.” The piece also mentions recovering individuals and several local happenings in Chicago and Grinnell, noting community health, deaths and a cattle market report.
In a State House event Governor Trummill urged decisive action to steer the farm crisis while Speaker Hammill echoed the need for guidance. Delegates warned delay could worsen the farm situation as lawmakers weigh proposed measures and budget implications.
The city council adopted resolutions to refund the waterworks bonus due January 1 for a four year period. Red Oak aims to clear its longstanding water debt by issuing new bonds to finance the project and address overdue water services.
The defunct Marne Bank buildings and fixtures will be sold at public auction tomorrow morning December 10. In the afternoon, the Presbyterian church and parsonage, etc., will be offered for sale.
Claude Clovis of Shenandoah listed as nephew of Page County clerk of county who recently was admitted to practice law. The filing notes two full terms served in offices and another term upcoming. Clovis, a son of RC Clovis, is from this city. another Clovis from Atlantic is mentioned.
A local Walnut Church presents The Christmas Shop cantata in an upcoming event. Spearheaded by Jay Deen and others, the special presentation is slated to take place shortly, as details of the program are shared with church members.
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