Rest room fund gains from city club pledges and flag sale
The Woman's City Club committee reports growing rest room pledges and urges subscriptions from those not yet seen. On flag day they will sell flags to raise funds for the rest room rent. A long list of monthly donors from individuals and local businesses is provided, with totals and affiliations. A Strawberry Festival is planned for June 17 at 7:30 pm by Congregational Ladies, offering strawberries, ice cream and cake for 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's City Club
C. B. Clovis Ve
H. K. Williams
Comley
J. Christensen
Deering & Son
Chas, Block & Son
W. C. Williams
Eee Reiteee Kimballton Construct Co
Ehranger & Johnson
W. T Joyce Co
Vieceseeeseees
Bchain & Beekman
F. J. Becker
Egbert
Munscon Bros
Nichols Bank
Aee Ahrens Sisters
L. Chamberlin
Ae Goeken
Wood & Savery
Weae
G. Clark
Allender
iAlbert Bojens
Nova Pub. Co
M. B. Nelson
H. W. Fulton
Hannen Clothing Co
Conner & Quirk
Way couple embarks on extended vacation swing
N W Way and wife plan a long trip starting with Bedford Pennsylvania to visit relatives then Telford Tennessee and later Washington DC before wintering in Florida. Residents of this county for years they built a successful farm in Benton and Lincoln townships. The Anita Tribune wishes them a pleasant and restful journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Way
Bedford
Penn
Telford
Florida
Mr. Way
Benton Township
Lincoln Township
Tribune
Anita Tribune
Flags to be sold by Greater Atlantic Committee Saturday
The Greater Atlantic Committee of the Woman's City Club will sell flags Saturday. Proceeds support local community projects. The event involves volunteers and a fundraising effort at a community venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Wisvevesveeweee Cass Co
Imp. Co
Hedges Bros
Sree
W. E. Brockelaby
Greater Atlantic
Woman’s City Club
Good Offering At The Opera House This Eve
The opera house presents a strong bill this evening with two vaudeville acts and a big pictures program. The show is described as a hammer in every sense and offers good value for the dime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPERA
Opera House
Look Out for the H00000 Day
Friday June 18 1918 warned to be careful as mischief may occur. The message references prior Fridays including June 13 1218 and hints at danger tied to unlucky dates.
Man Killed in Runaway Accident Near Red Oak
W R Gordon died from injuries in a field runaway south of town after his wagon struck a cement block. He was taken to Red Oak hospital but never regained consciousness. funeral services were held at the family home and M I church with Rev F N Wallis officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
W. R. Gordon
Red Oak Hospital
Mr. Gordon
Lester
Gordon
Mgr
W. H. McIntyre
Hammond St
M. I
F. N. Wallis
D. D
S. Foster
F. J. Bradley
Colin Thomas
Genevieva Wright
G. C. Allensworth
Leland Reprogie
Will
George Malony
D. Artz
G. A. Mules
M Hite
W. Ja, Focht
Joseph Robson
F. B
Shancks Burial Reported in Red Oak Cemetery
Burial for Shancks is recorded at Red Oak cemetery with details noted in the local notice. The service location emphasizes the final resting place and local observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak Cemetery
Rev Ritchie To Leave City
Rev W S Ritchie pastor of the U P church for over four years will leave Atlantic about July 1st due to poor health and lung trouble. His year ends in June and he will likely retire from active ministry for a year to rest. He has received offers in the west and northwest. the family plans several months camping in Idaho at his brother’s farm. No successor chosen yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Ritchie
U. P
Atlantic
Itaho
Walnut Boosters Welcome Atlantic Visitors on Maine Trip
Sixteen automobiles carrying Walnut boosters and families left Walnut Tuesday at 8 15 for Maine to meet Atlantic boosters on their first 1913 run. After arriving Walnut hosted a twenty minute entertainment and Walnut cars then accompanied the visitors to Avoca for another similar program. The mutual visit promoted neighborly good will and is urged to occur more often. Walnut Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut
Maine
Atlantic
Atlantic Bunch
Avoca
Atlantic Boosters
Walnut Bureau
Patriotism Prompting Flag Purchase and Restroom Fund Drive
A local appeal urges residents to buy a flag to show patriotism and contribute to a restroom fund. The call to action emphasizes civic pride and communal support for school or public facilities. No explicit organization or date is stated in available text.
Real Estate Transfers June 12 1918
Charles Petty and wife transfer five six twelve and eighteen interest in lot six in Whitney addition to Ida M Dilts for four hundred dollars. Kathrina Metz transfers deed eight one thousand nine hundred thirteen with two set fourteen and nd four ned twenty three minus seventy seven three five five, twelve thousand dollars. Ella Whitney and others deed to Homer L Worthington acre five twenty six three eight sw four northwest four fourteen seventy five thirty five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ‘Petty
Ida M. Dilts
G Whitney
Anita
Kathrina Metz
Thomas Hopley
Ned
Ella Whitney
Weather forecast for Iowa unsettled tonight and Saturday
Unsettled weather dominates Iowa with possible showers tonight and Saturday. Temperatures likely remain mild as a low pressure system moves through the region, bringing scattered showers and breezy conditions across counties and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Well Known Atlantic Girl Marries in Douglas Wyoming
News reaches here of the marriage at Douglas Wyoming of Miss Zula Mec Call a well known Atlantic young woman who left the city with her mother and brother John on the way to the coast. She was wed to Mr H K Taylor of Douglas and they will reside there. The bride daughter of the late A D McCall was for years active in local orchestras and is an accomplished musician. Friends here extend best wishes for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Wyoming
Zula MecCall
Atlantic
John
H. K
Taylor
A. D. McCall
Igil
Jake Taylor to Attend Lewis Drag Day With Atlantic Club
Jake Taylor of the Marine vicinity will be at the Lewis drag day tomorrow with a large drag representing the Atlantic Commercial Club. He plans to leave home at three in the morning and drive to Lewis to show the Atlantic is alive and kicking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Taylor
Marine
Lewis
Atlantic Commercial Club
Atlantic
Old Landmarks Vanish From Main Street Scene
Griswold American reports a changing town as the north side of Main Street loses the old Stafford & Hawke general store building, to be replaced by a modern brick structure. George Schuler will move in, tearing down the adjacent pioneer hardware store once run by Milner Brothers, with Earn Huckins joined in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Stafford & Hawke
Bulding
George Schuler
Pioneer Hardware
Milner Brothers
Earn Huckins
Mr. Schuler
Griswold
Rock Island Line Train Encounters Rough Run
On Sunday afternoon the Rock Island train from Atlantic to Griswold derailed briefly as the engine table tilted and the front wheels slipped. The aging locomotive could not be coaxed back onto the track, delaying service until a replacement engine arrived around nine and resuming around two. Oris Wold, American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Atlantic
Griswold
Griswold Beats Oakland 7 1 In Lake Game
Griswold defeated Oakland by seven to one at Lewis Lake last Sunday. Pitcher Smith held Oakland to five hits while striking out twelve. Houser allowed ten hits and eight strikeouts for Oakland. Sidener and Roy Scott starred in batting and defense for Griswold American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Oakland
Smith
Houser
Sidener
Roy Scott
Doctor Hully to Attend American Medical Society Meeting
Dr H D Hully will depart next Monday for Minneapolis to spend a week at the annual meeting of the American Medical Society. Gasoline and oil advertised by WIAFE at 3rd and Walnut Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Hully
Minneapolis
American Medical Society
Griswold American
Wiafe
Walnut Streets
Atlantic boosters visit towns on 1918 sociability run
The Atlantic boosters complete a two hundred strong touring run visiting Galion Lyman Grant Cumberland Massena Berea Adair Anita Vieto and Massena again with large receptions and decorations. Secretary Bradley praised the event noting it as the best yet. Music by a male quartet and a ventriloquist act accompany the day’s festivities. The group leaves for a 5:40 return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Cook
Galion
Atlantic
Lyman
Grant
Cumberland
Massena
Bradley
M. E
Bis
Berea
Adair
Anita
Vieto Ay
H. M. Boorman
C. B. Clovis
J. A. McWard
Chas. B. Chase
van Butj
Messrs
George Boggens
C. Worthing
C. R. Asay
Glas
Williams
Peterson Wins Again In Des Moines Shoot
Simon Peterson of Dik Horn, son of banker John Peterson, captured first prize a gold medal with forty nine and a half points at a Des Moines shoot. Olsen of Omaha took second with forty eight points and B Wilson of Des Moines was third with forty seven and a half. Peterson visited the city en route to Mik Horn and has now won Iowa and Nebraska state championships three years in a row, a remarkable shooter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Peterson
Dik Horn
John Peterson
Des Moines
Mr. Olsen
Omaha
B. Wilson
Simon
Peterson
Mik Horn
Iowa
Nebraska
Remodeling the Room for New Investment Firm
The former Iowa Trust and Savings Bank space, later housing the Iowa Loan and Investment Company and the City Investment Company, is under remodeling to fit the needs of the new firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Loan and Invesment Company
The
City Investment Company
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
H A Johansen Dead in Walnut vicinity home
H A Johansen a well known longtime resident of the Walnut vicinity is dead at his home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Johansen
Walnut
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ladies of Woman's City
Chub Committee
Panama Canal
Washington
American Press Association
Gojonel Goethns
Wilson
Culebra
G.ig
Gatun Lock
Goethals
Wife
W. St. Gordon
Ritchie
City
Zula McCall
Wyo
H.K. Taylor
Jake
Pinner
H. A Johansen
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