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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1944

Page

7

Wrightville Mystery of Jim and Nora’s Six Room House

Ellery Queen narrator sits with real estate man Mr. Pettigrew as Jim Haight vanishes on the eve of his wedding to Nora Wright. John Wright plans a furnished house next door for the couple, but Jim leaves town and Nora shuts herself away. Rumors of a jinxed home swirl as John seeks a buyer amid unresolved motives and a town’s gossip.

J.C Wek Beame Abd J.C Jim Ellergne Pettigrew Ieee Nora Wright Ellery Jim Ama Ore John Lola Hermione Wright Nora Hermy Mr. Queen Mr. Pettigrew John F Patricia Ledie Judge Martin Mass Wee Hee Linte Linte, Grome

Anita News Briefs Unite Mrs Kay Irwin and Sons Visit Here

Mrs Kay Irwin of San Diego California visits here with her two sons and her sister Mrs. .

Unite Kay Irwin San Diego Cal

Mrs Barbeiri on Lincoln transfer visited by Barbeiri and Wohlleber

Lamar Gardner and Mrs Doris Barbeiri arrive with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Wohlleber. Mrs Barbeiri, previously at a rubber plant on Lake Shore, is to transfer to a Lincoln Nebraska plant for new assignment.

Notice to request extra copies of The Newse Telegraph

Those who desire extra copies of The Newse Telegraph should notify this office in advance so the supply will not be exhausted.

COMMANDO KELLY AND INDIAN OFFICER IN OMAHA SUNDAY

Commando Kelly and 2nd Lt Ernest Childers both Medal of Honor recipients will appear at a rally in Omaha on June 26. The event, sponsored by Glenn L Martin Nebraska Co, will be at Fort Crook plant grounds with capacity for 60 000. They will travel by army plane and conclude their army camp tour in Omaha.

Omaha INS Charles “Commando” Kelly Ernest Childers Glenn L. Martin-Nebraska Company Ita Martin Fort Crook Council Bluffs Nebraska Iowa J. T. Hartoen Martin Company Kelly Lt. Childers

Adair Tops War Loan Drive With 33000 Pledges

Adair achieved its fifth war loan drive record by pledging 33000, under the chairmanship of Geo Wegner. A bond premiere at Riada theatre Tuesday offers ticket access to bond buyers for the event. Bonds will be sold at the theatre that evening. Save a life drive urges motorists to slow for children and be ready to stop instantly when needed.

Adair Geo. Wegner Riada Theatre

Club meeting hosts plan lawn picnic for June 25

Club members at the Wohlenhaus home Wednesday drew a large attendance with guests Mrs. Warren Shepherd, Mrs. Alla Beisser, Miss Verda Beisser and Miss Dorothy Baier. They scheduled a lawn picnic at Mrs. Ted Wilkins home for Sunday evening June 25. The Ladien Golf Association luncheon at Atlantic Country Club drew 30 attendees, with Mrs. Jim Brown winning the golf event. Hostesses were Mrs. J. Marshall, Mrs. Max Bullock and Mrs. M. M. Meredith.

Dick Wohlenhaus Ralph Shepherd Wohlenhaus Warren Shepherd Alla Beisser Verda Beisser Dorothy Baier Ted Wilkins Ladien Golf Association Atlantic Country Club Jim Brown

Local Church Women Hold Meetings and Socials

The Martha class of Griswold Methodist Church met in Griswold with Mrs. Will Ferguson as hostess. a picnic dinner followed by devotions. Twenty attended including guest Mrs. Frank Ackerman of Red Oak. Activities also include Tuesday luncheon for Kill Kare club and a program on marriage customs in foreign lands. Faith circle met at Massena Methodist Church with refreshments. guest Mrs. John Riley of Omaha attended. Announcements include Edythe Maxwell and Charles R. Davie marriage in Tucson, Arizona. Mutual Benefit club met at Mrs. Max Walker’s home with eight members and guest Mrs. Kay Irwin. contest winners were Mrs. Frank Roberts and Mrs. Walker. Next meeting June 29 at Mrs. Harlan Gittins.

Grisweld Martha Methoodiat Church Griswold Will’ Ferguson 8. C. Wagler J. R. Ackerman Geo. Proctor Frank Ackerman Red Oak Mascena Club K. M. Dirlem Kill Kare Club Alfred Hogan R. E. Zink Faith Circle Women’s Society of Christian Service Massena Methodist Church Rex Maas Warren Shields John Riley Omaha Casey Edythe Maxwell Charles R. Davie Chapel of the Desert Tucson Ariz Eva Maxwell Exits The Wacs Heetees Anite Max Walker Anita Mutual Benefit Club Kay Irwin California Frank Roberts Walker Harlan Gittins

Card of Thanks by Carl Dunmire for flowers and gifts

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for flowers, letters, cards, and gifts received during illness. Carl Dunmire and family say they hope to show appreciation to each reader and sender.

Carl Dunmire

Pattern 9246 for summer cotton dress pattern

Advertises Pattern 9246 a cool sheer cotton crisp washable with comfortable cap sleeves. Misses sizes 14 16 18 20 and Women 32 34 36 38 40 42. size 16 uses 83 yards of 36 inch cotton. Send sixteen cents to Atlantic News Telegraph Pattern Dept New York for the pattern with name address and size. Fifteen cents extra for Marian Martin Summer Pattern Book 32 pages with free pattern inside.

Atlantic News- Telegraph Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N. Y Marian Martin

Club Calendar Notices for Upcoming Week at Local Clubs

Calendar items for a local club announce events due by 10 a.m. publication day. Sunday two ball foursome starts at 4 p.m. at the Country club with Clarence Wegman E C Henningsen committees. Tuesday features a ladies guest day luncheon at 1 p.m. at Atlantic Golf and Country club with Mrs O F Meredith Reservations chair Mrs R A Becker.

Country Club Clarence Wegman E. C. Henningsen Atlantic Golf and Country Club O. F. Meredith R. A. Becker

War Bond Cradle Roll Honors Children With Certificates

The treasury plans to list young buyers on a Cradle Roll of Honor when a war bond is purchased in their name. Babies up to six years old may receive a certificate designed by Walt Disney. Mrs. Ralph Finkbine leads Cass county efforts with 62 mothers being contacted this week. Bond cards are available at J C Penney and Woolworth stores and through the state headquarters in Des Moines. Local drive booths run by 4 H club girls and powerhouse volunteers will operate weekly. county totals report several thousand dollars in bonds sold in Iowa.

Treasury Department Treasury Walt Disney Ralph Finkbine Cass County Women’s Division State War Bond Walnut Building Des Moines Walnut Street J. C. Penney and Woolworth Don Bies Atlantic Woman's Club Jake White The Legion Auxiliary Fritz Hansen Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary E. S. Holton Atlantic Virt Anderson First Ward N. C. Petersey H. F. Porter King Apartments

Massena Welcomes Home Pvt Patrick Jennings After Overseas Service

Massena residents greet Pvt. Patrick Jennings home for a 21 day furlough after fifteen months overseas in Africa Sicily and Italy. The Co K Iowa National Guard veteran is described as in good shape but nervous as crowds wave Welcome Home Pat placards downtown.

Massena Patrick Jennings Pvt Jennings Co. K Iowa National Guard

Ames Lieutenant Killed in Kansas

Six men were killed when their B-17 bomber crashed near Valley Center Kansas. The crew based at Smoky Hill Army Air Base included Lt Thomas Baldwin flight engineer and 2nd Lt Vincent J Peddle bombardier both of Salina and 2nd Lt Roland J De La Hunt navigator Ames Iowa.

Salina Kan INS Valley Center Smoky Hill Army Air Base Thomas Baldwin Vincent J. Peddle Roland J. de la Hunt Ames

All the News When It Is News in The News Telegraph

A compact look at The News Telegraph headline approach highlighting daily reporting style and deadline urgency. The notice emphasizes timely coverage and concise versions of local events and items.

News-Telegraph

Pork Sausage Corn Casserole For Evening Victory Meals

A simple pork sausage corn casserole guide. Fry 1 pound sausage until light brown, make white sauce from sausage drippings and milk, and layer crumbs corn sausage and sauce in a dish. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees F. Serves 4 or 5.

Home From Hospital Returns of Local Women

Mrs. Carl Dunmire of Cumberland returned home two weeks after a major operation at Greater Community hospital Creston and is recovering nicely. Mrs. Ray Stevenson of North of Atlantic came home Wednesday from Nebraska Methodist hospital Omaha after surgery and is recovering well.

Heopital Carl Dunmire Cumberland Greater Community Hospital Creston Ray Stevenson North of Atlantic Nebraska Methodist Hospital Omaha

Meepital Patients and Local Health Notes

Earl Moller of Atlantic underwent an appendectomy at Atlantic hospital this morning. Mrs Carl Nash and daughter Joan Carol of Walnut were discharged. Earl O Hawes, retired Atlantic hotel man, shows steady improvement and can sit up. Miss Jessie Bradford Jackson school principal is improved and to leave soon after gall bladder operation. Vernon Pigsley and Mrs Emil Fries visited from Omaha. Mrs Fries will return to Omaha in July for specialist care. Mrs Peacock Hurt suffered a compound fracture of left ankle and bruises after tripping on the dog and falling on the back porch steps.

Earl Moller Atlantic Atlantic Hospital Carl Nash Joan Carol Walnut Earl O. Hawes Atlantic Hotel Jessie Bradford Jackson School Vernon Pigsley Omaha Pigsley Emil Fries Peacock Jack Peacock Linn

Made of Medallions Crochet Hats and Bags Trend

Four medallions form the hat and fourteen create a smart bag. Crocheted straw yarn accessories are in fashion and inexpensive. Pattern 904 provides hat and purse instructions. Send eleven cents for pattern plus a catalog offer of fifteen cents for a 32 page Needlecraft Catalog with embroidery knitting crochet and more.

Atlantic News- Telegraph Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Local residents treated after injuries and illnesses

Reports describe a woman rushed to Atlantic hospital after a fracture and later to Omaha Hospital for reduction. Casey Mrs. Chris Westergaard was taken to St. John's hospital in Omaha for upcoming surgery. Mrs. Will Wesack moved from Anita to Mrs. Henry Schirm home for care and recovery. Mrs. H A Alcorn remains confined with heart trouble.

Atlantic Hospital Omeha Casey Chris Westergaard St. John's Hospital Will Wesack Weimer Pearson Anita Henry Schirm H. A. Alcorn

Wringer accidents and illnesses reported at area homes

Tuesday morning injuries from washing machine wringers included Casey Fitzgerald hand injury and Miss Anna Meyer with a badly bruised hand. Several residents such as Mrs. Tate, Mrs. Cass, Mrs. Baylor, Mrs. Kistler, Anita William, Phyllis Wedemeyer, Billy Lindblom, Wilma Huddle, Mrs. Burns, Katherine Fitschen, and Mrs. Steck are listed as ill or under medical care with conditions ranging from dropsy and rheumatism to heart trouble and flu.

Casey Tom Fitzgerald Anna Meyer Mary Bell Tate Eleanor Cass Dan Rater Jo Ann Baylor Lafe Morrison Julia Kistler Glen Foas Meson City Anita Louise Wiham Phyllis Wedemeyer William Wedemeyer Adair Billy Lindblom Carl Lindblom Wilma Huddleson Tom Burns Katherine Fitschen Claus Fitschen Near Norway Center Harry Steck

State board awards coal contracts for 15 institutions

Des Moines reports the state board of control awarded contracts for 129,025 tons of coal for 15 state institutions this winter. Total cost is $522,697 with 81,875 tons Iowa screenings and crushed coal and 47,150 tons finois screenings and range coal.

Des Moines INS State Board of Control Iowa

Despondent executive leaps to death from San Francisco roof

San Francisco police report Ben Demming, 36, regional war manpower commission executive and former Indiana state employment service assistant director, jumped six stories from a San Francisco apartment house roof yesterday. His wife said he had been despondent due to ill health.

San Francisco Ben Demming Regional War Manpower Commission Indiana State Employment Service

Mrs Dorothea Hartmann Belts 81 Widow of Rev C H Gelts

Dorothea Hartmann Belts 81 widow of the late Rev C H Gelts died at 3 20 am Thursday at Lutheran hospital Port Dodge heart failure follows illness after visiting daughter near Humboldt She was mother of the late Rev Martin E Selts former pastor at Zion Lutheran church survived by three daughters and one son and a sister Funeral services set for Sunday with interment at Deer Creek cemetery Fort Dodge Storm Lake area firm roots in Iowa history

Dorothea Hartmenn Belts C. H. Gelts Lutheran Hospital Port Dodge Martin .E. Selts Peeter Zion Lutheran Church Henry Niemeyer Humboldt Beecher Ill Arapahoe Neb Fort Dodge Lutheran Home Finding Society Iowa Deer Creek Storm Lake Newell Mr. Niemeyer Will Hoyer Walter John Gubbins Chicago F. A. Kiekhaefer Renwick

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Foot Relief

An old advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil from Gregersen Drug Store as a penetrating antiseptic for foot troubles. The copy claims immediate relief after first use, though warns one bottle may not fix all issues and guarantees satisfaction or refund.

Ender Foor Gregersen Drug Store Moone

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