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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1939
Page
7
Chris Arden confronts pressure over Beverly Lewis as Katie, a young girl, confronts his plans. Miss Simpson weighs the risks of keeping Katie under her care while Staunton Lewis demands financial independence for Beverly and Chris. The story traces ambition, romance, and the dawning era of medical science clashing with personal duty.
A marriage license was issued in Avoca Iowa on June 3 to Everett J Pittmann of Hancock and another party. The record notes the couples names and issuing location as part of the official notice.
Leona G Frahm of Harlan and her partner were joined in marriage by a deputy county clerk on a Friday afternoon. The notice mentions ages 24 and 25 and a 25 cent notary fee recorded by The News Telegraph.
The wedding of Misa Kathryn Ross of Atlantic and Svend B Christensen of Atlantic will be held Sunday at nine in St Pauls Lutheran with Rev K R Jensen officiating. Attendants include the brides sister Miss Jean Ros of Kansas City and the grooms brother Milo D Christensen of Marshalltown. A wedding breakfast at the Pullman hotel will follow.
Muriel Thomsen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomsen married Orie Muller at Immanuel Lutheran Church on June 1 with Rev. Jensen officiating. Attendants included Bernice Thomsen as maid of honor and Eva Muller as bridesmaid. best man was Bernard Brown. Open house followed for about 150 guests. couple planned a two week Colorado trip and will reside in Kimballton. Orie Muller, eldest son of the Mullers, manages the local Standard Oil bulk station.
Friday evening Mrs Edith Heikes and Miss Viola Weinheimer entertained twelve guests at 108 West Fifth street honoring Miss Elisabeth Maassen who will marry Howard Remsen on June 18. She received a gift and high bridge score while Harold Good won the consolation prize. Glen Anderson led rummy with Mrs Jennie Malhout runner up. A two course luncheon featured pink and white decorations. Out of town guests included Miss Ruth Ann Maassen of Harlan and Mr and Mrs Glen Anderson of Red Oak.
The Methodist Ladies Aid Society held a Wednesday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Carl Keller's country home north of Wiota with 18 members and 20 visitors reported. The group discussed plans and enjoyed refreshments together.
Tuesday schedules include the J. T. club meeting with Mrs. Louis Thurman at 609 Laurel Street in the afternoon. Circle No. 2 of the Church of Christ Ladies Aid meets at 2 30 p m at 209 East Tenth Street with hostesss Mrs. Garnett Potter and assistants Mrs. Roger Ranger Mrs. M R Shebman. W A Ham mer leads devotions. Wednesday the Fletcher Chapel Ladies Aid visits Mrs. Joe Lindeman.
A social afternoon included Mrs. Elmer Keller and Mrs. Leland Engle of Atlantic along with hostess Mrs. P. C. Pedersen of Anita. After a handwork session a business meeting followed and lunch was served. The next gathering is scheduled in two weeks.
The Merry Meeters met at Mrs. Otto Hartkopf’s home on Thursday afternoon with substitutes Mrs. Pressnall Mrs. Goodwin and Mrs. Anderson. Pressnall won high score Barnholdt was runner up and traveling prize winner Goodwin won the door prize. The next meeting is set for June 15 with Mrs. Waters.
A teacher asks Bobbie to name all domestic animals, noting one is missing. Bobbie confesses with a grin that the mud loving, bristly haired culprit is himself, turning the joke on the student.
Edward Larsen, son of Mr and Mrs Claus J Larsen of Kimballton and Lela Sondergaard of West Branch Iowa were married Sunday May 28 at 530 PM in the West Branch Lutheran church Attendants were Lilian Larsen and Herbert Sondergaard The couple left for a California wedding trip Edward Larsen has taught at Audubon junior high for two years and has not signed a contract for next year They have not decided on a home location.
Mrs. J. E. M. Chambers hosted the Grant Society Homemakers Club on Wednesday afternoon. Guest Mrs. Clarence Lenz attended while Mrs. Frank Long, Mrs. L. C. Johnson, and Mrs. George Stinemates led the program.
Pattern 1840 offers a gathered skirt and roses cross stitch apron with a bodice and pockets motif 10 by 12 inches and border material. Includes stitch illustrations and required materials. Send ten cents to Atlantic News Telegraph Needlecraft Dept New York for pattern no. PATTERN NUMBER with name and address.
PEEK A BOO presented Decoration Day with origin unknown soldier theme. Marilea Chambers and Leo Spiker performed two clarinet saxophone duets and a piano accompaniment by Mrs. Earl Spiker. Group singing closed the afternoon program.
Walnut Society Past Nobles Mrs J R Griffith hosted the Past Noble Grand circle Thursday. Priscilla Club Mrs Abe Baker will entertain Friday. Evangelical Ladies circle to be hosted by Mesdames Fischer Hansen Holat Noitz Ingwersen Jacobs and Miss Emma Hansen at the Amusement club hall Tuesday. Presbyterian Ladies aid to be hosted by Mrs Beth Burlingham and Miss Bessie Overton at Burlingham home Monday. Methodist Ladies aid to meet in church basement Wednesday with a covered dish lunch. Highland Clan club hosted by Mrs Alfred Hansen.
Thursday afternoon events outline club gatherings at Mrs Olaf Lebeck and Miss Emma Hansen homes. O. W. R. Club to respond to a roll call by your pet superstition. J. C. Club to be entertained at Miss Hansen's residence.
Mrs George Bootjer hosted the Priscilla club at her home Thursday afternoon with seven members and four guests. The group will meet next with Mrs Noah Bright in two weeks.
The Mutual Benefit club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Lamar Gardener's home west of Anita with several Highland community visitors. They shared fancy work, judged a paten contest won by Mrs. Kelly, prepared quilt blocks, and planned a June 8 reunion at Highland. Refreshments were served. next meeting is June 16 at Mrs. Andy Jepeon's home.
Twelve members of Chapter E7 of the Anita P E O Sisterhood traveled to Griswold Thursday afternoon for a P E O party hosted by Griswold. Members from Atlantic Avoca Oakland Red Oak Anita Lutheran Mission also attended. The Anita Lutheran Mission Aid society met with 12 members and four visitors, bringing total to 19. Rev H L Beschheim spoke on modern dance. Lunch followed.
Mrs Solan Karna entertained the Pinochle club Thursday evening at her Chestnut street home with all members present and one guest Miss Vera Hook. High score went to Mrs Albert Karns and lunch followed. The Helping Hand club met nearby with 18 members and five visitors at Mrs George Miller’s southeast of Anita. They presented a club quilt to Mrs Denny recent bride. Embroidered tea towels and quilt blocks were made for the hostess. Lunch was by Mrs Miller. The next meeting will be at Mrs Clyde Pollock’s home on June 18.
A two pounds ten ounce premature son was born to Mr and Mrs Casper Schimmele at 405 Laurel Street shortly after midnight. The infant was placed in an incubator at Atlantic hospital and reported to be doing well. Extra baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Arnold Bro June 1 weighed eight pounds. Dale Eagan couple welcome 5% pound son Terry Dee born last Saturday at Extra hospital.
Sea Bern June 3. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Adamson of Greenfield welcomed an 8% pound son born Tuesday. Mrs Adamson is Elizabeth Clarke an all state basketball guard, daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Clarke of Cumberland. Mrs Anna Neary of Cumberland is caring for them.
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