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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1940

Page

6

Memorized Square Crochet Pattern 2651

Easy memorized cotton square pattern with directions, illustrations, and materials. Includes photograph and instructions for smaller accessories. Send ten cents and write PATTERN NUMBER NAME and ADDRESS to Atlantic News Telegraph Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY.

Materi Atlantic News-Telegraph Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N. Y Atlantic News- Telegraph Pattern Department Fifth Avenue

Avoca Crochet Club to End Year With Potluck Luncheon

Social notes from Atlantic Territory highlight the Crochet club winding down the year with a June 4 pot luck luncheon at Mrs. Meyer Ruback's home. Also listed are June 6 Legion Auxiliary meeting, officer elections, and various club gatherings with programs, teas, and entertainments.

Meyer Ruback Ladies Auxiliary The American Legion Legion Hall

Massena Social Clubs Host Miscellaneous Showers

A series of social gatherings in Massena featured Mrs. Albert Eilis as honor guest at a Church of Christ shower with multiple hostesses. Other notes mention G and G club, Methodist general aid, Iris Garden club, and a Sunday school class shower for Mrs. Nebola plus garden and Baptist Mission society meetings with refreshments and planned June activities.

Albert Eilis Church of Christ Oscar Ryan Abe Byrd Bessie Maas Wm. Ericksen Aden Wickey G. Club Methodist General Aid Louise Platt John Buboltz Wm. Shields Emma Wollenhaupt A. H. Hossell B. M. Rogers Linda Lien John Phearson Lennie Jobe Iris Garden Club Rachel McLaren Mary Sullivan Will’ Tracy Faye Anstey Cora McLaren Mary Waters Mary Chester Nebola Clifford Follmann

Kimballton Society Hosts Musical Program at Gym

At the Young People meeting Sunday evening in the gymnasium hall a musical program was presented. Doris Twenstrup Elaine Truken and Ermelia Simonsen performed piano solos. Bobby Mortensen sang a vocal solo. The Holger Koch orchestra and the girls sextet mixed chorus and glee club offered selections. Danish Reading club members gathered at Miss Carrie Jensen's home Tuesday afternoon.

Young People’s Meeting Doris Twenstrup Elaine Trukken Ermelia Simonsen Bobby Mortensen Holger Koch Carrie Jensen

Walnut Society Evening Bridge Club Hosts and Prizes

The Walnut Society Evening bridge club was entertained by Mrs C A Osler. Mrs Abe Baker won high score and Mrs Orville Myers took the traveling prize. Miss Catherine Carstensen to entertain P N G circle Thursday at IO C F hall. Mrs H A Campbell to entertain Methodist Ladies Aid Wednesday June 5. Altar and Rosary to meet with Miss Roberta Robinson Wednesday. Mrs Vernon Hulin to host Presbyterian Ladies Aid next Wednesday. Mrs Herbert Petersen hosted the Merry Makers club Tuesday. American Legion Auxiliary hosted in honor of Gold Star mothers.

Evening Bridge Club C. A. Osler Abe Baker Orville Myers Catherine Carstensen Herbert Petersen Merry Makers Club American Legion Auxiliary

Kill Kare club hosts bridge party with awards

Mrs. Glen Dory entertained members of the Kill Kare club and several guests at a bridge party Wednesday evening. Guests included Mrs. H. F. Nacre, Mrs. Robert Van Aernam, Mrs. C. A. Worthington, Mrs. W. C. Lyle and Mrs. George Malony. Mrs. Lyle and Miss Nelle Correll received high score awards.

Glen) Dory Kill Kare Club H. F. Nacre Robert van Aernam C. A. Worthington W. C. Lyle George Malony Lyle Nelle Correll

Wiota Educator to Wed Miss Mattox and Robert Hillyer

Miss Margaret Mattox a Wiota high school English and music instructor will marry Robert Hillyer of Grand Junction Colorado in August at Colorado Springs. A semi formal service will be at Grace Episcopal church with a wedding trip to California and residence at Grants Pass Oregon.

Margaret Mattox Wiota Robert Hillyer Grand Junction Colo Colorado Springs Grace Episcopal Church California Grant’s Pass Ore Mattox Grinnell Colorado Springs College

Elk Horn Society Meeting Notice At Mrs Ruth Jacobsen’s Home

Elk Horn Society and The Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs Ruth Jacobsen’s home Monday evening at o o clock. Dr and Mrs P E James hosted friends Tuesday evening for Miss Laura Jensen visiting from Los Angeles California. Mrs Nels Larsen hosted Tuesday afternoon for Miss Anna Nielsen visiting her parents. Miss Nielsen plans return to New York City in early June. Beulah Carstensen and Agnes Nielsen also to be in New York this summer.

Ladies Aid Ruth Jacobsen Moniday P. E. James Laura Jensen Los Angeles Cal Nels Larsen Anna Nielsen J. P. Nielsen Miss Nielsen New York City

Grant Society joins in marriage at Little Brown church

Lorraine Weideman daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Weideman Villisca and Dale Roberts son of Mrs. Sadie Roberts Grant were wed Sunday at 9 am in the Little Brown church near Nashua Iowa. Attendants were Dorothy Kehr Villisca and Lyte Roberts Atlantic. The couple will reside at Broken Bow after June 1 where Roberts will work for Tyler Brothers. Memorial day services planned by G A R circle with cemetery service Thursday.

Lorraine E. E. Weideman Villisca Dale Roberts Sadie Roberts Grant Little Brown Nashua Dorothy Kehr Lyte Roberts Atlantic Merton Mills Roberts Grant High School University of Iowa Tyler Brothers Broken Bow Nob Tylers Lucy Ackerman

Slimming Frock Pattern 142 With Flat Midriff Detail

Discover pattern 142 featuring a smooth front waist girdle for a flat midriff and two decorative front panels. Shows long or short sleeves, choice of flare or straight cuts, sizes 64 56 08 10 42 14 16 with fabric and lace needs, order details, and 15 cent price.

Mending and M P clubs hostesses entertain

Mrs. George Mounnealy attended as guest while Mrs. Howard Kenworthy hosted the Mending club on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. and Mrs. D J. Chalmers entertained the M P club Friday evening with cards as the evening's entertainment.

Howard Kenworthy Mending Club D. J. Chalmers M. P

Social Gathering Notes From Local Ladies Clubs

Mrs. Elizabeth Morse of Boone was honored at a picnic supper at Cold Springs park hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Graham. Priscilla club met at A. A. Smith’s home. Bell call featured current events. Lewis Garden club gathered with Mrs. Lina Gallie. Mrs. Lou Burnside discussed Hesson on soybeans. A family picnic is planned for June 14. Mrs. Bert Beebe hosted Town Bridge club in honor of Mrs. George Ebert of Logan.

Robert Graham Elizabeth Morse Boone Cold Springs Park A. A. Smith John Breckenbaumer Priscilla Club Lewis Garden Club Lina Gallie Lou Burnside Bert Beebe Town Bridge Club George Ebert Logan

Anita Society and Ride-A-Wee Bridge Clubs Meet

Anita Society Mrs Rosa Highley hosted Ride-A-Wee and substitutes attended with high score by Mrs Guy Steinmetz The original club met with Mrs Eric Osen substitutes listed and high score by Mrs Fannie Young Twenty five friends and relatives from Auburn Neb Omaha Council Bluffs and Atlantic enjoyed a covered dish dinner at Mr and Mrs Henry Maduff home

Rosa Highley Ruby Biggs H. A. Shannon Hattie Wiese Guy Steinmetz Eric Osen Dale Ulfers A. R. Kohl Frank Weimer Fred Boren Joe Vetter Fannie Young Auburn Neb Omaha Council Bluffs Atlantic Henry Maduff

Week End Religious Luncheon And Local Weddings In The Area

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid will hold its annual June luncheon at 1 PM Monday at the church with officer reports, devotions by Mrs. Ralph McFarland, and a program led by Mrs. K E Montgomery. Also reported is the Red Oak Red Oak Wednesday wedding of Mildred Armstrong to Joe Buboltz from Lewis with plans for a home east of Lewis.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Ralph McFarland KE. C. Montgomery M. M. Meredith William Borchardt Code Hammer Ralph Finkbine Mabel Kuhl Montgomery McFarland Red Oak Mildred Armstrong Clarence Armstrong West of Lewis Joe Buboltz Frank Buboltz Lewis M. M. Tennessen Clair Auxier Mary Ury Wiota Colorado

Betty Sue Okerlin to Wed Gerald Kay Tonight

Miss Betty Sue Okerlin daughter of Dr and Mrs O W Okerlin Essex will marry Gerald Kay son of Mr and Mrs Harry Kay Atlantic at 6 this evening in the Okerlin home. The couple will reside near Atlantic after the ceremony.

Betty Sue Okerlin 0. W. Okerlin Essex Gerald Kay Harry Kay Atlantic Okerlin

Club Calendar Notices for Meeting and Program

Club calendar items must reach the office by 10 a.m. on publication day. The American Legion auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. in Memorial building. Miss Maribelle Vetter and Vivian Basta present the program. Mrs. Joe Basta serves as refreshment committee chair.

Amvircan Legion Auxiliary At & P.m Memorial Building Maribelle Vetter Vivian Basta Joe Basta

Secret Marriage Honored at Bridal Dinner in Atlantic

A bridal dinner in the garden of Mr and Mrs Donald Lynch honored the couple who recently disclosed their secret marriage. Attendees included Mrs Glavds Rasmussen and daughter Miss Jean, Mrs Carl Litterst, W H Lindeman, Mrs H P Rasmussen, Mr and Mrs Hans Rasmussen and Ruth all of Atlantic, Mr and Mrs Ted Rasmussen of Audubon, and Mr and Mrs Ernest Rasmussen and Carol of Des Moines.

Tives Donald Lynch

Harmsen Family Reunion Held at Sunnyside Park

Memorial Day gathering at Sunnyside park drew 45 attendees for a picnic supper. Among the picnickers were Mrs Henry Schneider Alvin of Milwaukee Wisconsin Mr and Mrs T A Harmsen and family William Kohl Anita Mr and Mrs John Harmsen and Lillian Marne and others from Wiota Me and Mrs Clarence Bussow Emil Harmsen and Lloyd Harmsen Walnut Carl Wiechmann Grant Laurence Christensen Roy Gardner and their children joined the reunion group.

Harmsen Sunnyside Park Picknickers Henry Schneider Xon Alvin Milwaukee Wis T. A. Harmsen William Kohl Anita John Harmsen Lillian Marne Alfred Christensen John M. Harmson Dwayne Wiota

Local Social Notes Include Anniversaries and Club Events

Miss Catherine Carson hosted a dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carson and guests including Joe Kirby Jr and George Redman of Clarinda. The Research club met for a travelogue and planned next year’s program committees. Joe Kirby and wife celebrated their 58th anniversary. they have 13 children and have lived in Elliott since retirement. Amelia Bishop and Vernon Menke announced a secret marriage on February 24 1940 at South Sioux City. The Afternoon Bridge club and W C U A held year end meetings with programs and music at local homes and churches.

Catherine Carson Lyle Norri Joe Kirby, Jr George Redman Clarinda Richard Carson Research Club Guy Lathen R. B. Chisholm Griswold Fred Ellis Clement Wilson Mac Fada Joe Kirby Elliott Kirby Ellison Jesse Gillette Wyo Harry Woodriver St. George Edgar Will Lyra Acree Effie Williams Lorraine Hallcock Orley Mildred Joe Harold Fred Amelia Bishop Sumner Bishop Vernon EF. Menke Margaret Menlo Primghar South Sioux City Nebr James McKinley Menke Elliott High School Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls Primehar Roy Gassner Methodist Church Rachel DeWitt Edith Stirlin KMA Eva Lou Leacox Shenandoah Chas. Shields Dale Hoffman Roy DeWitt

Christian Aid hosts share program at church parlors

Guests from Pilot Grove and Center Ridge Mrs George Reed and Mes Jessie Petty were hostesses to the Christian Aid society at the church parlors Wednesday afternoon Mrs Bertha Fishback led the program.

Pilot Grove Center Ridge George Reed Jessie Petty Christian Aid Society Bertha Fishback

Linens and showers mark Griswold society events

Mrs Kimball Wright Miss Evelyn Moon and Miss Govendo lyn Herrick hosted a linen shower for Miss Luedle Lars whose marriage to Leon Howard of San Diego will occur soon. A luncheon followed and favors were miniature bridal bouquets.

Kimball Wright Evelyn Moon Govendolyn Herrick Luedle Lars Leon Howard San Diego Cal Poe. O Lowell Hall Hall Cedar Rapids Everett Sutton George Senholz Noble Grand Club Ralph Binnall Theodore Ruth Homer Rice D. Lemkuhl J. R. DeWitt Areh Conklin Leota Pont John Morton John Lemkuhl Victor Nelson Atlantic August Nelson Kenneth Adams Lewis J. Q. Quiz Jeanine Morton William Peebles Nelson Zell Cook Griswold Garden Club A. E. Dean E. M. Buckman S.C. Wagler

Fish poisoning symptom cited by Collier's magazine

A Collier's observation notes a symptom of fish poisoning where reversed sensory impressions occur. A cool metal railing feels warm, and ice cream tastes hot, prompting the person to blow on it.

Collier’s

Sick and Injured Out Again

Dick Kowin of Dick and Janie’s case is out and about again after a week laid up with illness. Mrs Rex Bailey returns from Omaha where she was a patient for a month in Nebraska Methodist hospital and is getting along nicely.

Dick Kowin Janie Rex Bailey Omaha Nebraska Methodist Hospital

Ill and critical patients at local hospitals

Harold Shranger Sr. was taken to Atlantic hospital this noon with acute kidney complications and is reported to be very ill. Fred Auerbach, a long bedridden local fireman, is in Mercy hospital Council Bluffs in critical condition with a bone disease causing extreme brittleness. family members are at his bedside.

Harold Shranger, Sr Atlantic Hospital Fred Auerbach Mercy Hospital Council Bluffs

Local hospital notes and patient updates across towns

Reports from Iowa towns list multiple hospital admissions, operations, and discharges. David Allen of 702 Locust undergoes a tonsil operation at Atlantic hospital. Mrs John Nelson and son Jon 510 East Seventh discharged. Connie Lou Ackerman and family leave Griswold hospital. Della Brehmer in Spencer critically ill with blood poisoning. Ida Yarger recovering from major Des Moines operation. twin sons Dean and Gene Hosselt recovering from whooping cough. Jeannine Floyd receiving wrist treatment in Iowa City. other local health updates and illness notes across Massena Casey and nearby communities.

David Allen Locust Street Atlantic Hospital John Nelson Jon East Seventh Street Donald Ackerman Connie Lou Griswold Clarence Rattenberg Lewis Frank Vetter Waukon Kenneth Maas Bridgewater August Broohmer Armin Marie Della Spencer Iowa August Brehmer Julius Jacobs Dale Brehmer Fort Morgan Colo Massena Ida Yarger Methodist Hospital Des Moines Dean Gene George Hosselt Gerald Wollenhaupt Casey Elmer Floyd Jeannine Iowa City Karl Brown Cuthrie Center Bud” Brown Harry Evans Meyer

The Owl and the Pussycat Sighted at Night Warning

A brief note compares an owl and a cat with night vision, urging readers to slow down since humans cannot see as well at night. It frames a caution about safety and awareness in low light.

Miss Otto Wins Girls High School Golf Tourney

Des Moines Iowa June 1 Miss Phyllis Otto of Atlantic Iowa won the first girls state high school golf tournament at the Hyperion course with an 81. Elaine Heaney of Johnston Station was second with 113. only two entrants. Otto opened with 39 on the front nine and finished 42 on the back nine.

Des Moines N. S Phyllis Otto Atlantic Hyperion Miss Otto Elaine Heaney Johnston Station Otto

Dunkerque Front Holds As Prioux Army Skirts Sea

French high command reports a German push on the Somme front and continued fighting around Dunkerque where the British expeditionary force withdraws. Prioux’s force in Flanders is under pressure but defenses at Dunkerque grow stronger with fortifications and trenches completed. The Allied rearguard action remains focused on blocking a sea route for the retreating troops.

Prioux Dunkerque

Railroad Time Cards Rock Island Schedule Lines

Eastbound trains listed with numbers 8 Rocket 1 30 a m 6 Local 4 18 p m 14 Flyer 9 25 p m 8 and 14 do not stop between Atlantic and West Des Moines Westbound trains 23 Flyer 7 25 a m 65 Local 10 25 a m 7 Rocket 9 25 p mAudubon Branch Atlantic 1019 3 00 p m 1018 3 00 p m Griswold Breach 1936 2 Lele 8 00 a m 1084 10 60 a m 10 45 a m

Atlantic West Des Moines

Bus Schedule Interstate Lipa Depot to Park Hotel

Eastbound and westbound departures listed for Interstate Lipa Depot and Park Hotel with times at 4:22 AM 1:54 AM 9:41 AM 5:29 AM 2:40 PM 9:39 AM 5:25 PM 2:19 PM 10:10 PM 9:24 PM and Burlington Bus Line Depot to Dieney s at 1:30 AM and 4:51 AM.

Interstate Lipa Burlington Bus Line Dieney

Underground Ramsgate Hospital Dug From Rock Chalk

An underground hospital at Ramsgate England, the first in the country, is being dug 90 feet below ground under Ramsgate general hospital. It will include a general ward 859 feet long and contain 200 beds.

Ramsgate England Ramsgate General Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wesolecraft Eor Iis Atlantic Territory Avoca Society Barney Hass Eva Schlotfeldt Sabine Burke L. A. Carey Auxiliary Jean Clausen Norma Jean Fischer Eleanor Burlingham America Marian Fredricksen Roth Hass Women's Federated Club Harold Nissen L. C. S. Club Massena Society Kimballton Society Walnut Society Adair Society Wiota Society Elk Horn Society George Mounnealy Anita Society Presbyterian Ladies E. T. Club P. E. T. Club Fred Schwartz Fay Peters Raymond Schwartz Robert Anderson Vernon Kuhr Alfred Stamp Stork Carl Phares, Jr Dillon Brooks Carlos Phares Carl Phares Oak Street Delia Jordan Clara West Harry Jordan Pearl Wood Jean Wiola Martha Day Raymond Dallinger Maxine Pelzer Lyman John Rotherham West Sixth Street Margaret Lester Murphy M. I. Murphy Linn Street Mrs Noble Rasmussen Rela Elliott Society Griswold Society Aipe National Safety Counch Hell Flanders Yser Rock Island
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