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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
3
Paris reports a German attack along a fifteen mile front aimed at Rheims failed to advance, despite a costly effort. About 36,000 German troops were said to have participated, but the push was blocked by French defenses.
The wedding of Mr. Frank Burchlater and Miss Ethel L Tibben of Extra took place yesterday at 2 pm at the Christian parsonage with Rev. Franklin Hall officiating. Present were Mr. and Mrs. H W Tibben, her sister Clara, brother Ralph, and his wife. The bride wore gray georgette crepe. The couple drove to Red Oak for a brief visit and will reside with groom's mother Mrs. John Schlater at six piles 8B it, Extra, where they will farm.
Austin Linn of Gray, brother of ST. Linn, aged 59, died early this morning at the hospital after an operation. A Illinois native, he came to town as a young man and for twenty years lived in Gray working for Updike Grain company. He leaves a wife, two daughters, seven brothers, and two sisters. The body will be taken to Gray for burial. funeral Friday at 2 p.m.
The Iota club at a local social event raised eighty dollars for vermin proof parents for the soldiers. Arthur and Leo Malone from Mitch Hy are visiting at the home of Mrs. Mailander. Ar ur has been called to report at Camp Funston on the 24th.
Pershing reports heavy artillery fighting around Chateau Thierry and on the Marne. American troops have crossed the Marne and taken some prisoners as the war news advances from the front.
Wounded Canadian soldiers arriving in Winnipeg from German prison camps were described as severely mutilated with tongues cut out and faces shot away. The account, sent by Don Simpson of Winnipeg to his mother and forwarded to Dean Mallory, notes several observers in Winnipeg losing their senses after witnessing the horrors. Simpson, son of the late US Senator Jerry Simpson of Kansas, recalls men missing arms and legs and other grievous injuries.
Frank Switzer aged 60 years, eleven months, and twenty six days, died at Atlantic hospital after two months treatment for head injuries from leaping through a coach window as a Rock Island fast passenger train rolled east. Brother of C. R. Switzer of Lewis, he had lived in Denver before visiting relatives. Funeral at Bear Grove Congregational church followed by burial in Oakwood cemetery at Lewis.
Southwest Iowa district meeting of the Royal Neighbors lodge to be held at Red Oak tomorrow with about thirty six members of the Atlantic Camp planning to attend from the local lodge.
The Colors’ members of Lotus Rebekah Lodge Atlantic will host a banquet for twenty two men who attend Camp Dadga. The dinner is set for the evening of the 28th at the Qad Fellows Hall.
Bank officials heard they will not be begged to invest in the fourth Liberty bond issue. T. P. Breheny and C. P. B. Shearer from the Seventh district spoke in Chicago on county sales managers. Banks must subscribe 5 percent of resources monthly for four months, semi monthly 2½ percent, starting June 26, with future exchange for certificates.
Misses Jane and Louise Mullins and Edward Mullins hosted about a hundred guests at a dancing and card party in the Masonic Temple. The hall bore national colors with flags. music by Cook's orchestra accompanied twenty dance numbers. the Star Spangled Banner was saluted. six card tables buzzed with play as guests mingled with attendees from Floy Temple Lewis and others.
Paris June 19 reports state enemy attacks on Rheims were completely repulsed. Germans could not reach French lines. In the center before the city they were checked with heavy losses. East of Rheims the French were equally successful.
War bulletins report Bonar Law stating Austrian attacks lacked success on day one and hint Berlin directed the initiative. American forces repelled German patrols near the Marne and Kivray with machine gun fire. Austrian forces in the Alps show no decisive progress. Allied counterattacks reclaim ground and take prisoners as Austro-Hungarian losses soar. Seventy-one Austrian divisions identified in Italy’s great battle, with 92 Austrian divisions committed in total. Captured guns total 120. prisoners exceed 30,000 as fronts shift across Montdidier to Noyon.
Threshers gathered in Avoca for their annual county meeting with Food Administrators R. H. Hantington and G. W. Van Brunt present. The main issue was threshing rates for the season, fixing 10 cents per bushel for wheat and rye, 6 cents for barley, 5 cents for oats, and 3 dollars for clover and alfalfa.
London June 119 Haig reports successful patrols and repulsed German raids south of Hebuterne and in the Louvre region. Hostile artillery activity noted in the Ancre valley with little front line change.
Short notices report improvements to residence 401 West Tenth street by adding a sleeping porch and other renovations.
The newspaper announces additional copies of the News-Telegraph available at five cents to every reader. This offer aims to expand reach and provide affordable access to current news and local updates.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Lee motored to Omaha and returned yesterday afternoon. Mrs W B Greenleaf and daughter have been visiting at Masena their former home. Grovai of Cumberland accompanied by Cashier Bell of the bank in Cumberland was in the city yesterday visiting friends and attending to business matters.
A local club announced its officers for the coming year with Mrs. W. Marquette as president, Mrs. Wan as vice president, and Mrs. Henderson as secretary. Other officers included Mr. anderson in unspecified roles.
The War Trade Board announced, effective June 26, that importation of rubber goods is prohibited. The action, reported by United Press, comes from Washington D C as part of wartime controls.
Norma Bee Lewis and Taylor Robert Williams married in a double ring ceremony at four o'clock yesterday afternoon at the bride's parents home six miles east of the city. Rev Hubert Banford officiated. Out of town guests included relatives and friends from Menlo Bedford Omaha Indianola Pasadena Des Moines and Villisea. The couple will reside in Davenport after a short wedding trip.
The Audubon Advocate notes excitement at Brayton Saturday with half a dozen bootleggers from abroad said to be operating. The sheriff located one suspect, who appeared in court under bond. Local residents condemn the act and aided the sheriff, with hearings set later and evidence including seized bottled goods.
Frank Jensen and wife announce a son born June 19. Emil Fries and wife report a new baby boy born Sunday morning near R.F.D.2. Marriage licenses issued to Lester P. Scholl and Anita Roma Shannon, Chris J. Walter and Anita, Dora Brix and Leonard Koebel, and Gladys Allen and Frank Schlater. Local notices reference wages and a 25 cent wartime front line news snippet.
Italian and Austrian forces clash on the Piave and Montello sectors. Austrians throw in reinforcements and press, but the Italians counter immediately after each attack as both sides fight along the mountain front. The action reflects a sustained effort by Austria to breach Italian river defenses with renewed assaults.
Special to News Telegraph Massena Iowa June 19 The Creston district of the M E church holds a session here next Tuesday afternoon and all day Wednesday Rev Corbin to speak outlining an 80 000 000 propaganda fund for democracy around the world Forty ministers from across the district will attend a strong program has been arranged
The young son of Chris Nissen and wife, formerly of Kimballton and now of Audubon, was accidentally shot yesterday while hunting near Audubon but not badly hurt. The Soldiers Relief Corps has over fifty members and is doing splendid work.
The home of James Bristow and family on the town edge burned to the ground after a midnight lightning strike. The fire destroyed the house and most furniture as there was no alarm system. A light rain accompanied the bolt that night in Massena Indiana.
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