Farewell Party Held For Beningtons
A farewell party for Rev. Russell Bennington, resigning Brayton Baptist pastor, was held at the town hall as the Benningtons prepare to move to Omaha. The evening featured singing, prayers, a duet, poems, a gift presentation, and a cooperative lunch for around 40 guests.
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Brayton
Russell Bennington
Brayton Baptist Church
Town Hall
Benningtons
Omaha
Bernard L. Anderson
Dale Pauley
Marinus Anderson
Floyd Petersen
Walter Lilenthal
Clarence Miller
Jim Nelson
Bennington
Jehovah's Witnesses Plan Three Day Training Meeting
Members of the Atlantic congregation will attend a three day training program at the Harrison county fairgrounds in Missouri Valley June 8 10 with about 600 ministers from western Iowa and 20 congregations. The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society sponsors the event themed Be Rich in Right Works. The program opens Friday at 7 p.m. baptism is planned for Saturday and District Supervisor L E Reusch will speak Sunday at 3 p m. Sessions are open to the public.
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Atlantic Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses
Harrison County Fairgrounds
Missouri Valley
Willard Alexander
Preaching Fellowship of
Jehovah's Witnesses
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society
L. E. Reusch
Iowa
Griswold Man Buys Recreation Parlor in Town Move
John Mills Griswold purchased the Lawrence Riepe Recreation Parlor and takes possession Friday. Riepe, involved with Wagner Fixture, shifts full time there. Mills, a local athletic coach, and family moved to Griswold in 1954. Mrs. Leon Talbott led Poppy Day with $175.09 collected. Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Martin Nelsen for golden wedding festivities.
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Griswold
John Mills
Lawrence Riepe
Riepe
Wagner
Mills
Leon Talbott
Social Country Club
Martin Nelsen
Local election Monday fielding many state and township races
Voters will select federal, state and county officials including lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general and commissioners. Township offices such as justices of the peace, constables and trustees are on the ballot, with party committeemen and delegates also chosen for county conventions on June 29. Atlantic polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with ward locations listed.
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Harold Ohlson
Spirit Lake
Don Hise
Des Moines
Norman A. Erbe
Boone
Edward R. Fitzgerald
William H. Welch
Logan
Don Wilson
West Des Moines
Commerce
MH. M. Reed
Panera
B M. Richardson
Ray H. Thompson
Newton
Lewis E. Lint
Walter A. Vaughn
Clinton
179 Attend Summer School At Catholic Church
A total of 179 boys and girls have attended the daily summer school at SS Peter and Paul Catholic church which opens Monday. The program runs through next week with Sr Mary Aquin Sr Marie Cecile and Sr Frances Louise of Holy Humility of Mary Nevia and Rev Jude Monteith C P Des Moines in charge. The first communion class includes 20 youths and will be held Sunday June 10 at 7 30 am mass.
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SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Mary Aquin
Marie Cecile
Frances Louise
Order of Holy Humility of Mary
Nevia
Jude Monteith
C. P
Des Moines
Community visits noted in brief WIOTA item
Mrs. Lennie Ander from Albuquerque and Mrs. Virgil Brooks of North Platte spent Monday with Mrs. Leta Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Fries and son from Independence visited here Sunday. Mrs. Ross Havens, her son Lawrence and granddaughter Nancy traveled to Big Stone City SD to visit daughter Mrs. Cecil Bates and family.
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Wiota
Lennie Ander
Albuquerque
N. M
Virgil Brooks
North Platt
Neb
Leta Taylor
Harvey Fries
Independence
Ross Havens
Lawrence
Nancy Havens
Cecil Bates
Big Stone City
Appreciation Note for Kind Messages During Hospital Stay
Aevine thanks all who sent cards letters and calls during a long stay in Sioux City hospital. Norman Krauth expresses sincere gratitude for the thoughtful gestures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aevine
Sioux City Hospital
Outlaw NAACP In Alabama
Circuit Judge Walter B. Jones issued a temporary injunction barring the NAACP from operating in Alabama. The order blocks any new chapters, fundraising, and other activity while a 30 day answer period is set. The case centers on alleged organizing of the Montgomery bus boycott and payments to students to enroll at the University of Alabama.
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Montgomery
Ala
Walter B. Jones
National Assn. For
Advancement of Colored People
Alabama
John Patterson
NAACP
Patterson
Autherine
Lucy Foster
University of Alabama
Ray Book Dies at 75 in Griswold Rites Saturday
John Ray Book 75 died of a heart attack at his Griswold home. Born August 7, 1880 in Waveland Two, he married Celia Watson in 1906. A longtime druggist, he held a 59 year pharmacist certificate and belonged to Griswold Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife five children 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren and a brother. Last rites by Rev. Fred Rowley Saturday at Wagler's Funeral Home with burial in Flint Cemetery. grandsons to pallbear.
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Griswold
John Ray Book
Waveland Two
John Book
Celia Watson
Gladys Frost
Atlantic
Donald
Des Plaines
Chester
Des Moines
Ralph
Nathan
Arthur
Bartley
Ned
Fred Rowley
Wagler’s Funeral
Flint
Atlantic Soap Box Derby Day Set for July 11
The Atlantic Amvets Post No 1 announced the annual soap box derby for boys ages 10 to 15 will be held Wednesday July 11 at the Jackson school playgrounds. Three trophies and prizes will be awarded. Officials will host information sessions June 9 and 16 from 1 30 to 3 p.m. with a model racer on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Amvets Post No. 1
Jackson School
Thanks for floral offerings and kindness after our uncle's death
We express gratitude for the floral offerings memorial gifts food and kindness shown during illness and death of our uncle. Special thanks to those who served lunch the doctor and nurse and the ministers for their care. Nieces and nephews of Co. C Mills and Edna Durham.
Purina Hog and Poultry Advice Boosts Farm Profits
Purina promotes hog weighing services and the Purina Hog Program to help farmers calculate costs and improve profits. It also urges dairy month hospitality, hot weather egg production tips, and a Check-A-Mix service for on-site grinding and balanced rations using Purina concentrates.
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