Meeting Program for the Twenty-First Annual Convention
The program outlines the three day meeting of the Twenty‑first annual C B district convention to be held June 11 to 13 in Atlantic. It lists devotional sessions business reports junior talks and missionary study classes led by Laura D Garst S C Wadding Chas Stauffacher and others with addresses on efficiency conservation and district work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Spelman
Atlantic
Chas. E. Bradley
Commercial Club
Edna Worthing
iAnita
Jesus Only
Laura D. Garst
Des Moines
State
C .H
Atlantic Endeavorers
Firemen Memorial Planned For Next Sunday
Atlantic Fire Department holds its annual memorial day on June 8. Firemen urge volunteers to bring flowers to the fire hall by 9:45 A.M. Sunday to place on departed members' graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Fire Department
Big Membership Effort Tomorrow at Commercial Club
Tomorrow morning at nine o'clock the members of the Commercial Club will begin a membership campaign day. The plan is for every member to attend and assist, with the waterworks whistle to sound on each new member. At noon workers will dine at the club rooms where the Woman's City club will serve as noted elsewhere in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Woman’s City Club
Ierve
Plotts to Go to Griswold With New Agency Name
B R Platts, former Atlantic insurer and founder of the Plotts Nelson Agency, becomes part owner of E C McCarthy business. The firm will be Platts McCarthy Agency, handling farm town livestock auto shop and other insurance. Platts plans to move his family to Griswold after selling his Atlantic residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Blotts
Atlantic
Plotts-Nelson
E. C. McCarthy
Platts & McCarthy Agency
Platts
Griswold
Blair speaks on new road law before county board
Des Moines highway official Mr Blair addressed the county board of supervisors today, delivering important comments on the new road law. Mr Holden had been scheduled to speak, but Blair spoke instead and the board enjoyed a pleasant and informative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
State Highway Commission
Des Moines
Board of Supervisors
J. W. Holden
Pecan Sale Ad Rush Demands Immediate Submissions
Urgent plea urges growers to submit pecan sale advertisements at once to ensure inclusion. Emphasizes printer’s need for all copy promptly to avoid delays.
Closing Session Service and District Officers Listed
Friday Evening June 18 features devotional by Rev Giffen Atlantic and address by Rev Daniel Jenkins on Consecration. Closing song Bless Be the Tie and benediction. District officers listed: President Mary McPherrin Omaha, Vice President D Dean Adair, Secretary Emma Gillespie Council Bluffs, Treasurer Hdna Worthing Anita Iowa, Junior Superintendent Bessie Howlette Council Bluffs, Missionary Supt Myra Hutchinson Cornell Bluffs Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura_D. Garat
Des Moines
S. C. Wadding
Albion
Emma Gillespie
Chas. Stauffacher
Cedar Rapids
Howlette
Atlantic Tunixine
Ethel Doty
Atlantic
Laura D. Garst
Bessie Howlette
Bluffs
C. Wadding
Dist
Laura D. Garat
Treas
Edna Worthing
Anita
Giffen
Daniel H. Jenkins
D. D
University of Omaha
Omaha
Mary B. McPherrin
40Th St
Neb
Dean
Adair
Park Ava
Cornell Bluffs
Hdna Worthing
Anita, Iowa
Park Ave. Council
Myra Hutchinson
Franklin Ave
Convention Draws Big Crowd for District Meeting Dance
A large crowd attended the J O O F district convention last evening at Odd Fellows hall and Masonic hall with the Mitchell orchestra providing music until 1 30 this morning. Over 500 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs joined the program, with about 250 at each degree work session. Attendees traveled from across the territory by auto or train despite threatening rain. A baseball game between Wiota and Anita lodges ended 8 to 1 in favor of Anita. State Rebekah officers, including Mrs Buckley of Menlo, praised the convention as one of the best district meetings, with local members earning high credit for their hard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Hall
Mitchell Orchestra
Rebekahs
Masonic Hall
Wiota
Anita Lodges
Anita
East
Knitting Company Forging Ahead In Atlantic City
The Atlantic Knitting Company is growing its reach by selling directly to merchants with five to six hundred customers. About thirty girls are employed as the firm expands its production and publicity to attract attention to Atlantic and its manufactured products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Knitting Company
Atlantic
Widened walks on Walnut street in cement improvements
H. L. Becker and Carl Litterst expanded their sidewalks on Walnut street by laying in new cement, enhancing the area and improving general conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Telegraph
H. L. Becker
Carl Litterst
Walnut Street
Italian suspect Guidice taken to Bluffs by sheriffs men
Franc isco Guidice alias Henry Wiley, accused of fatally shooting How ard Jones a Northwestern fireman in the Bluffs, was brought to the county jail for safety after a mob threat. He reportedly did not read papers and did not seem worried about the case. An inmate at the county jail said Guidice attempted to recruit Joe Sandberg to aid an escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JT. P
Lindsey
Cappell
Pottawattamie County
Bluffs
Francisco Guidice
Henry Wiley
Howard Jones
Guidice
Joe Sandberg
Bosley
Lberty
Will of the Late Wm Haworth Filed in Griswold Court
An instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Wm Haworth of Griswold was filed today in the district court clerk's office. Dated June 25 1903 it is witnessed by G M Stone and W H Lindeman and leaves all to his wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Haworth
Griswold
District Court
G. M. Stone
W. H. Lindeman
Local notables and visitors among Anita residents
Notices list P A Johansen and NJ H Mueller visiting Anita for business and from Griswold and Creston, with others attending weddings, church events, and board meetings. Movements include Mrs Osborne visiting Griswold, architects and locals in town for matters, travel to Chicago and Lincoln, and social gatherings of Episcopal and Presbyterian groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Johansen
Anita
NJ. H. Mueller
Griswold
B. Osborne
H. M. Reinig
Architect Williamson of
Creston
Ilrineds
Lincoln to Take Charge of Local School Branch
Lincoln, superintendent of the Ransomerian school in Kansas City, will return to the city to assume personal charge of the branch school here. He is described as a hustler and is expected to push the school forward, while the local school currently shows steady growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L A. Lincoln
Kansas City
Delegates Lead Local U C T To State Meeting In Des Moines
Messrs. H. M. Finkbine C. G. Wallner B Scharland and John A. Jones left the city this morning for Des Moines to attend the state council meeting as delegates from the local U C T council. A big time is planned and it is expected the knights of the grip will have it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
H. M. Finkbine
C. G. Wallner
8. Scharland
John A. Jones
Des Moines
State Council of the
Knights of the Grip
Cars Migrate to Elk Horn for Danish Celebration
A large number of cars from this city headed to Elk Horn for the Danish celebration. Reports from Elk Horn this afternoon indicate a sizable crowd enjoying the festivities and a good time for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Horn
Mrs Kenyon Suffers Stroke on West Seventh Street
Mrs N R Kenyon a well known resident of West Seventh street suffered a stroke of paralysis last evening at her home leaving her left side paralyzed and unable to speak. She is in hospital and unconscious for much of the time. Friends hope for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R. Kenyon
West Seventh Street
City Council Adopts Water Main and Street Improvements
The Rock Island council approved a $39.10 freight bill to Rock Island railroad for the flusher, awarded Boggess Bros. a $200 contract to lay a new water main from 6th to 8th streets, and required Chestnut Street property owners to widen walks to the curb. The vote on a new walk for F. Vredenburgh failed. pumping rate was set at 6 cents per thousand gallons with a 4.76 cent cut noted. Hazel Street grade lowering and paving schedule were approved with five members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang
Second
Cardio
Rock Isand
Reunien
Boggess Bros
Rock Island
Henry
Brown
Remien
Chestnut Street
Moion
Hazel Street
Miss Shannon Undergoes Morning Hernia Operation
Miss Roma Shannon, whose illness was noted recently, underwent a morning hernia operation at the hospital and is reported to be recovering well post surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roma Shannon
Hopital
Building the New Building at Locust Street Plant
Hintz and Malloy of Aberdeen 8 D and the contracting firm have the contract for the Atlantic Produce Company complex on Locust street. They have commenced work on the new high school building being erected by the Atlantic Produce Company at that plant.
Harry Stier Visited in City and Returned to Creston
Harry Stier, freight agent for Des Moines Winterset and Creston railroad, was visited in Cr es ton after a stay with relatives and friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stier
Creston
Des Moines
Winterset Gind
Real Estate Transfers June 8 1918
Catherine Hahn sells to J A Werner a lot at 58 Atlantic for 1800 with deed dated June 4 1913. BE Goodell and wife transfer to W M Smiley a block at Atlantic with lots 4 5 6 and 9 Jillich's addition and adjacent lots 18 19 20 21 in section 8 76 36 sub paying 900 mortgage and 3500 in total transfers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Hahn
J. A. Werner
Atlantic
Goodell
W. M. Smiley
Jillich
Ladd Atlantic
Man Arrested For White Slavery Involving Harlan Girl
Ralph Madsen, about 23, was arrested by Sheriff Bosley on charges of white slavery. He allegedly induced a young girl, daughter of a Harlan man, to go with him and profited from her shame. The girl stayed with a Fifth and Elm Street family, later worked at Frank Jones place near Maine. Hearing set for Carroll tomorrow morning. lawmen fear past acts in Harlan and Manning. Prosecution may be limited by Mann Act requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Madsen
Bosley
Carroll
Harlan
Torgether
Fifth
Elm
Manning
Carroll County
Big Dinner Tomorrow by Woman's City Club
The Woman's City Club invites all to lunch tomorrow noon at the Commercial Club rooms. Proceeds support city improvements. Luncheon served 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Menu includes roast pork and beef, escalloped corn, spring salad, jelly, strawberry shortcake, rolls, coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s City Club
Atlantic
Good Bill At Opera House Promises Strong Night
Ford and Miller present a singing and dancing vaudeville act tonight at the opera house. Delair stars in the two reel feature The Faith Healer as the top liner. Herbert and Leach promise solid value with a varied program and a good offering for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford and Miller
Opera House
Delair
Herbert & Leach
Leader Store and Oransky Ads Highlight June Merchandise
The News-Telegraph features multiple advertisements including the Leader Store with June merchandise and the Oransky store with timely bargains. Several other ads on page 4 are noted as worth perusal, each telling its own bargain tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Telegraph
Leader
Oransky
Unsettled Weather Tonight and Friday With Showers
Weather outlook notes probable showers tonight and Friday with little change in temperature. Also mentions marriage licenses for T. E. Nichols and Atlantic Nellis Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Nichols
Atlantic
Nellis Thomas
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. A. Alcorn
Council Bluffs
Chas, Staffacher
C. B. Society
Dan Robinson
Jet Thrush
Parry
Swan
Missionary Conference
Mra. Garst
Sunt
iAtlantic Endeavorers
Fire Boys
Plotts
ODD Fellows and Rebekahs
Knitting Company
Francisco. Guidice
N.W
Migses Edithe
Cecilia Hiemann
Ft. Dodge
Carl Lauritzen
Theodore Nichols
Lincoln
T.E. Nichols
Nellie Thomas
J. W. Cuykendall
Chicago
Chas. F. Chase
Biscopal Guild
Poplar Street
Chas. Hoepner
Fontanelle
Geo. Lent
Alec Crees
Lee Sparling
Casey
The
Presbyterian Church
Cuyknedall
Bounton
Chillicothe
Miss Shannon
Harlan Man
Forane
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