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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1925
Page
6
A fashion note describes fur trimmed coats and velvet frocks seen at a tea at the Hammond hotel. Designs feature burnt orange velvet, leopard fur bands, gray squirrel trim, and square appliques from knee to hem. Coats slimlines nip the waist and end with circular hems.
A roundup of society notices from Sunnyside to Griswold. Mrs Frank Jourgensen hosts a Geigwolfl Women’s club gathering with Christmas readings, musical readings by Mrs Carl Burnhunt and others, plus papers on Midwest topics. Several clubs meet for dinners, bridge, and charity events as residents prepare for holidays.
A detailed Adair area society page reports a Christmas party at Mrs W Lyle Weidnesdey home with a decorated tree and gifts. High score honors in bridge went to Miss Goudy. The Friday Club hosted an afternoon event with eighteen members listed. Announcements include Beulah Hejle Largent’s engagement and Kaminsky plans to reside in Casey after March. Community programs feature Parent Teacher Association talks, women’s society meetings, and a post nuptial shower for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cooper. The Fanny Crosby class social honored anniversaries, and Oak Ridge club elected officers led by Mrs William Kirkham.
Mr and Mrs A M Jacobson entertained a number of friends at their home on Central Street Sunday afternoon and evening. The time was pleasantly spent at cards. A delicious luncheon was served. Mrs Emma Hanson was hostess.
The local notes detail numerous December gatherings across Atlantic. Women’s Relief Corps officers elected include President Anna Baron and Clara Schuitzen. installation set for January 1. Christmas parties, club meetings, and Camp Fire elects officers are described with venues such as the court house, Calumet, American hall, and local homes.
A flurry of club events unfolds as E T C and B E T C members host Christmas parties at homes and halls. Decorations, dancing, cards, and luncheon highlight gatherings for the W W R and Helping Hand clubs with plans for verse readings and grab bags. Installation of Mignon chapter and local Masonic groups follows in early January.
Smith of Bluffs, well known there, was elected president of the Iowa Realtors Association at the annual convention in Sioux City. Officers were chosen without dissent, with Ottumwa named fourth vice president and Dubuque director Bauder named among others. Ottumwa was selected as next year’s convention site in Sioux City.
The Atlantic Theater presents Sunday and Monday Commandment with Blanche Sweet and Ben Lyon. Tuesday and Wednesday Bronson in The Golden Prince. Thursday and Friday Leon Errol in Clothes Make the Pirate. Strand Treater shows Sunday and Monday Hell's High Road with Leatrice Joy, Tuesday and Wednesday Eve's Secret with Betty Compson and Jock Holt, Thursday and Friday Leatrice Joy in The Wedding Song, and Saturday The Call of Courage with Art Acord.
Reports circulated in Rome that Dowager Queen Margherita died at Berdighere late today. The Quirinal palace denied the rumor, stating she is alive.
Atlantic remains without a city attorney as the council, at a special meeting Thursday evening, elected former Judge T. C. Whitmore to the post. Whitmore declined the office due to his business at Boorman & Whitmore, leaving the council to choose another candidate.
Louis H Miner a pioneer of Illinois journalism and longtime head of the Illinois State Journal Company has died at his home at age 64. He was the first to publish Springfield seven days a week news and passed away while asleep on a couch.
A major blaze swept the John G. Joseph Dry Goods store in Centerville today. The estimated loss reached $20,000 with stock valued at about $4,000 uninsured. most of the inventory was saved or partially insured.
Berkeley California today witnessed a dramatic court dispute over the custody of Lawrence Beckwith, infant son of socialite Migs Lovania Cartinguon Beckwith, who died shortly after birth. The guardian claimed the baby is entitled to a trust fund, while the mother argued for custody and legal access to funds, amid claims of undisclosed wealth and a trust arrangement connected to the child’s future care.
An aviator survived a dramatic flight near Long Island as storm conditions and high altitude impacted the crew. Decker, who had been lost for six hours, sought shelter at a local farm house after an emergency descent. he was later taken to Jemin hospital in Plymouth and confined to a hospital bed for recovery.
United States court of appeals denied without stated reason the rehearing request by Albert B. Fale former secretary of the interior and E L Doheny Sp for the Elk Hills naval oil lease bribery indictments. The action leaves intact a reversal from a lower court and reinstates the indictments.
An official report from La Galle street states the Chicago Daily News has been sold. Walter A. Strang will head the new management, bringing long association with the Daily News and family ties to the late Victor Larson.
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