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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1920

Page

5

Pilgrim Landing wedding for Lewis families

Dec 22 Lewis. Mildred Morse daughter of Dr and Mrs A L Morse and Harold son of Mr and Mrs Sherman Run were married last evening at 8 at the Priscilla and John Alden club home. The event celebrated the Pilgrim landing anniversary with Puritan costumes, a program, and a ring ceremony read by Rev Samuel Unger. Reception and supper followed before the couple drove to their home northeast of Lewis.

A. B. Morse Robert Graham Tred Switzer Lewis

Greek Cabinet Resigns as Constantine Comes to Athens

Premier Rhallis submitted the cabinet resignation to King Constantine but was asked to remain until Parliament opens its session. During a palace visit Rhallis met Princess Catherine who asked, What have you brought me from abroad. Papa, she replied.

Constantine Athens Rhallis Catherine Papa

Approval Given To Plan To Hold Park Conference

Formal approval of the first national conference on parks to be held in Des Moines from January 10 to 12 has been given by Secretary Payne of the Interior. Payne cooperates with Governor Harding in arranging the event.

Bes Movies W.L. Harding Iowato Payne Department of the Interior Harding

Noted Grand Army Leader Dies at California Home

General Patrick Henry Barry, governor of the United States Soldiers’ Home in California, died at his residence on the home grounds after a brief illness. He was recognized as a leader within the Grand Army of the Republic.

Grand ‘Army California

Five More Bodies From Steamer That Sank

Augusta dispatch reports five more bodies recovered from the steamer Margaret which sank Saturday night after a collision. The wreck is said to have a hold cut in its roof and the death toll with previous eleven lives was sighted by rescuers as search efforts continued.

Augusta Margaret Adoss

Christmas Windows Display Adye Migration

Fragmentary OCR note mentions Christmas windows and a store display. No clear event date, location, or entities identified beyond generic references to a store display and holiday decor.

Indiana Man Elected Shelby County Agent

I BE McCartney of Fairmont Indiana has been elected county agent by Shelby County farm bureau directors. McCartney, farm reared, studied at Lincoln Nebraska and Ames Iowa in animal husbandry. He taught agriculture in Minnesota and spent five years in government extension work before two years at the Gossard breeding estate in Indiana.

Indiana Shelby County Harlan I. BE. McCartney Fairmont Irid Shelby County Farm Bureau McCartney Lincoln Neb Ames Minnesota Gossard Breeding

Will Leaves 500 Toward New Presbyterian Church

The will of late Mrs. Louise Weaver, Atlantic pioneer, leaves 500 dollars to fund a new church building and its equipment. The remaining estate goes to relatives including 1000 dollars to Grace Weaver and 1000 to Mrs. Elliott. W. B. Elliott and Mrs. R. L. Chandler are also named in the distribution as nieces and heirs. probate has begun.

Louise Weaver Atlantic

Marriage of Adair Young People Brings Surprise

In Adair on December 23, Miss Ruby Duthie and Theodore W. Arnold, both local, surprised friends with their Denver wedding. The bride and her mother had traveled to California for the winter before the ceremony at Reverend Sciver's Presbyterian home. Arnold, a druggist, and both grew up in Adair. they plan to live there.

Adair Denver Ruby BE. Duthie Theodore W. Arnold Isabelle Duthie California Sciver Avnald

Sensational charges in coal inquiry fallout

Washington officials and railroad executives testified before a Senate committee on extract profits taken from consumers last summer. Cushing of the American Wholesale Cogs association named names only in confidence after initial refusal.

Coal Inquiry Washington, D. C United States Cushing American Wholesale Cogs Association

Guthrie Center Woman Elected Secretary of Eastern Star

Guthrie Center announces Mrs. Merlinm Frost, wife of J. E. Frost, has been elected secretary of the Idahoian chapter of the Order Eastern Star. Former residents mentioned.

Guthrie Center Merlinm Frost J. E. Frost Idahoian The Ordsy Eastern Star

Aged Pioneer Of Lewis In Critical Condition

Lydia Cogs reports Lewis pioneer resident in failing health for months with critical condition noted amid busy local scene. Medical efforts ongoing as town awaits update on prognosis.

Lewis Lydia Cogs Tay

Duncombe Farmer Loses Under Load

A fragmented report notes a Duncombe farmer involved in a load related incident ending in a loss. The text mentions places and names such as Ia, Dee 22, James, Portuy Rid 17, and warton near Wauyeds, with unclear details. The race to clarify the casualty and circumstances is evident.

Duncombe Dee James J . A. Warton Boke

Cass County Real Estate Debt Tops Twenty Two Million

Cass County records show real estate debt totaling 22,449,494 with annual interest near 1,368,940. About one third of mortgages are on town property while the rest are on farms. average farm mortgage runs about 16,000. There are 2,258 farms in the county and many properties carry multiple mortgages.

Cass County United States Russia Territory Alaska

Shooting Deer Daily: Guthrie Center Youth Narrates Hunt

A Guthrie Center youth describes daily deer hunting in the northern woods in a letter to his father Carey Headlee. He notes Bert Savage, an ex Guthrie County man, joining him to bag a deer within a few hours. Also mentioned is the removal of his young son’s tonsils at home.

Juthriew Certer Dev Headlee Foxy Cuthrie Center Carey Headlee Senha Bert Savage Guthrie County

Fire destroys Picture House and home at Carson

Fire at Carson on December 22 destroyed the local movie theater Clarence Smith residence and an old picture show building. The Farning fire department was summoned but could not respond due to impassable roads.

Carson, In Clarence Smith Farning Coud

Sciola Woman Dies After Illness Of Many Months

Sciola Iowa December 22 Mrs Ilenry Bryson dies at the family Baye after an illness of many months. She was 87 years old and a daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Mayh. She had lived in this community all her life.

Bsciola Ilenry Bryson Baye Nia Bryson Abs W. P. Mayh Vt Hue

Williams County hires engineer and farm steward

Toward S Williams has been reemployed as county engineer for the coming year at a salary of 2000 dollars, a 10 percent increase. Frank Perry is hired as steward of the county farm at 1700 dollars annually. Road workers are employed with two gangs of women at 30 cents per hour for a man and team, 50 cents for a horse, foremen 60 cents. Herman Miller contracts tractor grading in the east half. J W Davis handles the west half. Lewis Lindeman the north and south road in Union and Edna. The remainder for all three is six dollars per hour.

S. Williams County Hour Frank Perry Frank Eblen Herman Miller Union Edna J. W. Davis Lewis Lindeman

Enraged man kills Nebraska mayor in Seward streets

A violent assault ends with the mayor of Seward fatally shot amid chaotic scenes in the Nebraska city. Authorities report a suspect, described as enraged, attacked the mayor as crowds watched. The incident prompted a swift investigation and a medical response, with the mayor pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are reviewing witnesses and security footage for charges and motive.

Nebraska Seward

Atlantic Braces For Blizzard From the West

A western blizzard sweeps into Atlantic as Nebraska endures heavy snow and freezing temperatures. Train service suffers nationwide impact from the storm that arrived yesterday, bringing several inches of snow and disrupted travel across the region.

Auta Point Atlantic Nebraska Missouri Dalpotas Minnesota

Explosion at Berlin mill kills four in Dupont Powder plant

Four men die and two are injured in an explosion at the Dupont Powder company mill in Berlin near Scranton. Relief fund drives for European famine victims expand with steady contributions from Atlantic and Cass County residents. The News-Telegraph reports $623 raised so far and urges further subscriptions through local subscribers and state chairman forwarding. Also noted are riots in Petrograd and a Minneapolis banker's death by room fire.

Scranton Dupont Powder Company Berlin Here Atlantic Cass County European Relief Fund Atantic News-Telegraph

Failures and unsettled markets ripple through Dec 22 wires

The Stock Exchange disclosed the failure of Foster and Lwhnsberry brokerage after years of operation. London fears unemployment rise with grim outlook and potential privation over coming months. Washington adjourned house sessions to January 6 to address broader revenue and tax reform. President Wilson did Christmas shopping on Fatyecek Street, seen amid crowded streets.

New York Foster & Lwhnsberry the Stock Exchange Washington Wilson

Wilson to Ride with Harding at Inauguration

Reported plan has President Wilson accompanying Senator Warren G. Harding from the White House to the inaugural ceremonies. Weather forecast hints at possible cold and windy conditions for the day.

Wilson Harding Washington Dec White House Langheon As . White Isi

White Shrine Officers For 1920 Elected

Officers for 1920 were elected by the White Shrine. In Lewis Mrs Jesse Smiley was taken to The Jones at Atlantic for appendicitis surgery. The Heise family details appear with ill health and visits from Ottawa residents. Installation of officers is planned for next month.

Lewis Jesse Smiley Atlantic A. A. Smith Ottawa Kassare Athintic Andias Mins OM. Byrne Frankis N. Wood RED Oak Red Oak Rubber and Supply Co

Dr Hill's Eighty Two Years No Bar To Work

Dr ES Hill at eighty two remains active as pastor of the Congregational church in Atlanta. He reports no aches or sleep problems and continues duties despite age. A hospital stay is mentioned in a garbled fragment, with unclear context and locations in the surrounding text.

ES. Hi Atlantic Alain National

Atlantic Couple Wed 50 Years in City Ceremony

The report honors a local Atlantic couple celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. Nelson, a native of Gen, and Mrs. Nelson were married in a ceremony that was attended by family and friends. The couple has three children and several grandchildren.

Nelson

Payment Of Indemnity By Germany Cause Of Worry

Germany faces concern over paying 160 billion marks in gold as the basis for postwar finance talks. Experts debate whether Versailles terms are met and if German delegates can support broader creditor plans amid ongoing negotiations.

Germany

Cass County Medical Society Annual Meeting Notice

The Cass County Medical Society will hold its annual meeting at the Masonic Temple at 2:00 PM on December 29. Annual officer elections will be held and dues collected. The program includes papers by Dr Thomas Byrnes of Atlantic and Pa. BM. Stutts of Wiata and Dr W F Graham of Atha. Bay PM J Stutts is secretary.

Cass County Medical Society Masonic Temple Thomas Byrnes Atlantic Bs Stutts Wiata W. FP. Graham Atha Bay J. Stutts

Little Faith in Efficacy Of New Home Rule Measure

QUELIN Dec 22 passing of the Trish howe rule bill by the British parliament is not regarded as important by the newspanera. It is recognized the bill probably will not be accepted by Ulster or the south of Ireland and the British government may never decide to put its provisions into operation.

Quelin Trish Howe Ulster Ireland

Guthrie Center Man To Get Government Appointment

Guthrie Center resident Mackington has been named by President Wilson for the post of United States registrar in Broken Bow Nebraska. The nomination has been sent to the Senate for confirmation.

Guthrie Center Dec Mackington Pla Wilson United States Broken Bow Senate

NO CHOICE OF N. Y. MAN FOR STATE JOB SAYS THE SENATOR

Marion Dee 38 offers to appoint Charles Varhes as secretary in New York state government. The statement notes political alignment and formal process, with emphasis on state job selection.

N. Y Marion Dee Charles Varhes eStates Supreme Secre

Massena Couple Wedded Here By Rev Simpson

Massena couple married at the local Methodist church by Rev Simpson. The bride is Miss Greenwall, daughter of Mr and Mrs Castel. After a short wedding trip to Des Moines, they plan to settle near Massena on the family farm.

Massena Rev. Simpson

Farmers Holding Sales In Neighboring Area Quit Farming

Farmers nearby advertise closing out and retirement from farming. H. Sande and Levan will quit farming due to health. Hig sale to be held next Work. Renee D. Worth five miles south of Megee will quit farming. a small livestock selection offered at each sale.

H. Sande Levan Beemer Renee D. Worth Megee

Fiume Blockade Complete By The Troops Of Italy

London dispatch reports a land and sea blockade of Fiume by Italian forces with fighting possible again soon. Annunziata and other islands reportedly isolated by Italian legionaries. concern grows over the Rapallo treaty and renewed resistance.

Fiume Italy London Osen Arbe Sanmarco Veo TV Annungio

Judge Peters Denies Citizenship to Eight Applicants

RED OAK Dec. 29. Kirnt apply vant fe vitizenstip appeared before Judge Peters in district court and eight naturalization petitions were denied. One applicant was granted papers. Objections to the eight petitions were raised by ALTL Bode and federal nature Wantaspectar.

Red Oak Kirnt Peters Altl Bode Fedem Nature

Buck Creek Church Christmas Program Planned

Buck Creek Methodist Church Sunday school plans a Friday evening program at the church. The humorous Christmas cantata titled Santa Claus Reception will be presented, showcasing the community’s festive spirit and tradition.

Buck Creek Church Buck Creek

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