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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1949
Page
5
Rep. Le Compte of Iowa declines an all expense air trip to Switzerland for the world moral rearmament conference starting today. He cites having too much work to do at home and will remain in Washington.
The Busy Bee social club gathered 27 members on Thursday afternoon for a quilting session at the home of Ms. Hans Theede. Guests included Mrs. Ralph Kimball Mrs. Clayton Acker Mrs. Roy Squires Mrs. John Welshaar and daughter Margaret Ann and Mrs. Ethel Pilmer. Mrs. Fred Franklin will host the next meeting June 16.
Cordaro daughter of Des Moines residents Mrs Catherine Cordaro and John W Liston wed Sunday May 28 at 3 pm in St Anthony s church Des Moines The ceremony featured white gladioli blue snapdragons palms organist Patricia Cavitate and singer Anthony Comito The bride wore satin with lace crown veil and blue orchid in a white prayer book Her sister Rose Marie Jordaro served as maid of honor and aunt Mrs Frank Cataldo as matron of honor Frank Cataldo was the bride s...
Tuesday events include Legion and Auxiliary meetings at Memorial building with officer elections. Golden Rule chapter meets at Masonic temple with initiation. Wednesday brings KY N club, Sew and So club rescheduled to June 22, plus details of local weddings and birthdays. various clubs host gatherings, picnics, and tea with community participation.
Betty A. Moore, 26, wounded twice May 4 by her husband Melvin E. Moore, was granted a divorce in district court. She received custody of two children, $49 per month each for maintenance, and limited visitation with the father. Ramona Rourick also obtained a default divorce from Richard F. Rourick with custody for two children and support.
Washington reports indicate President Truman plans to name Mrs. Georgia Neese Clark of Richland Kansas as treasurer of the United States. If confirmed she would succeed William A Julian who died in an auto accident last Sunday. The choice reflects Truman’s push to elevate women in public roles and follows Mrs India Edwards advocacy in the Democratic party.
Griswold Mr and Mrs Charles Drake announce a daughter weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces born at Atlantic Memorial hospital at 6 48 this morning. Mr and Mrs Maurice C Pollock of Seattle welcome their third son born May 25 at the naval hospital Seattle via Caesarean section. The Pollock family line traces to Mrs Joan Pollock of Atlantic and Mrs Marcella Pollock. Mr and Mrs L J Holste of Massena are Pollock's in laws. Mr and Mrs Herbert Hansen announce a daughter Martha Ann born June 2 at Harlan hospital. the Hansens also have a son. Leo Sorensen and his wife report a 6 pound son born June 1 at Carroll hospital. they also have another child, a boy.
Thursday afternoon 15 children gathered at the J. B. Lindroth home in Anita to celebrate Stephen Lindroth’s third birthday. Recordings were made as the kids sang Happy Birthday. Pastel decorations with bows and streamers, nut cups, peonies, games, and refreshments with a decorated cake completed the party.
A class of twelve will be confirmed by Zion Lutheran church in a service Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock at St Pauls Lutheran. Forming the class are Marlin Ackerman Merrill Christensen Lois Eilis John Eilis Ovalyn Johnson Howard Knop Robert Madsen
Anita and Charles E. Thomas observed their 61st wedding anniversary with an open house at their home on Friday May 28 from 2 to 7 p m. The couple aged 82 and 80 received many cards and gifts including a new living room suite from daughter Lorena Harter. Family from Greenfield Fontanelle Atlantic California and Glenwood attended along with their three children five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Mrs Thomas crochets embroideries and quilts and keeps a salt and pepper shaker collection of 226 pairs in a china cabinet.
Norman Paulsen Carl Nelson Roy Voggesser James Wede meyer and Clair Zellmer will be examined on Christian doctrine before confirmation. Due to the afternoon service there is no morning worship Sunday school or Bible classes for Zion congregation Graham's sisters Mrs Gladys Griffen and Mrs Henry Jahnke. Visitors at A H Meyers home over Memorial day include relatives from Freeport NL and Huron SD.
Mrs Winifred Graham of Palisades California visits with her daughter Mrs Wilma Spesert and granddaughter Carol Dawson of Chico California during a West Coast trip.
Contracts totaling 44 859 dollars were let yesterday for a three story hospital with 40 beds to be operated by the Felecian Catholic sisterhood. The Kucharo Company of Des Moines received the general contract.
Elk Horn and Council Bluffs families spent the weekend with relatives. Ivan Hurley and son visited his in laws the Arnolds while Kathleen Andersen returned to Council Bluffs. Inez Petersen of Sioux City visited at the local home. The Esbecks and Ray were guests of their daughter Mrs. George Wilson in Sioux City.
Ivan Boose and his daughter visited his parents Mr and Mrs Martin Boose in Fort Madison. The trip showcased family ties and local reunion warmth during a weekend hometown stopover.
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