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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1927
Page
2
Exira notes list numerous residents traveling to South Dakota Dodgeville and Wisconsin for visits and summer school. The Christian church Bible school opens June 20 and a Children's Day program is set for the following Sunday. A gasoline tank fire near the Mineman home caused a brief scare but no damage.
Mrs Rhoda McIntyre and daughter Miss Ruby of Port Collins Colorado, longtime Anita residents, arrived Saturday to stay with L J Hofmeister and others. The widow of pioneer Robert J MeIntyre, she tours the old home area with old friends and neighbors, noting many changes since departure. Her daughter Gertrude lives in Indianola Iowa. Wilma is in Denver. Ruby returns to Fort Collins where she teaches music.
Marne reports from its special correspondent feature a parade of visiting relatives and local residents. Numerous names from Red Falls Minnesota Omaha Shenandoah and Council Bluffs appear along with Marne locals including Mrs. Everett Hill and family and Miss Caroline Eusden of Grinnell visiting friends in Marne.
Brayton Ia June 20 Special to News Telegraph. Mr and Mrs Ira Potter Audubon spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs William Clemensen. Mr and Mrs Jesse Miller Adair visited their son Guy Milyer and family Sunday. Vil Hansen returned from Excelsior Springs Mo after several weeks away. Mrs Virgil C Hicks Mason City is visiting her parents. Mrs Cora Freeman went to Atlantic Sunday to visit Floyd Freeman. Lois and Mildred Cannon Extra are visiting grandparents L C Heath. Mrs F W Beebe visited her mother Mrs A Blom and returned to Duluth Minn. Mrs Chris Nelson and children Audubon visiting Nelsons. Carl Jensen went fishing in Minnesota with friends. Mike Enewoldsen Herman Neb guest at William Clemens home. Mr and Mrs George Gore Lincoln Neb were in Brayton Tuesday.
A large congregation at Massena's Methodist Episcopal Church enjoyed a special Children's Day program yesterday. Fathers were honored with a reserved section. Seven babies were baptized and the generous collection supports the student aid loan fund for seminarians.
Mrs Helen Dockstuder of Anita Iowa with daughter Mrs Anna Forsythe reports receiving a $3200 back pension from the United States government for services rendered by her husband, a Civil War soldier. She also draws a monthly pension of $80.
A distorted 1890 tale credits French adventurer Jean Baptiste Douvilla with a gold medal from the Party Geographical Society for a worked discovery. The source presents a questionable claim about awards and a named explorer tied to a hoax.
Massena residents and relatives are noted visiting family in surrounding towns. Leslie Schwenke of Adair visited his mother Mrs Maury Schwenke while Myra Broion and Ursula Johnson of Greenfield joined W A Sprague at the Slocum home. Ward Wagner visits Atlantic relatives, and Helen Langworthy visits Council Bluffs. A patient recovering after surgery at Atlantic is progressing well. The first summer picnic occurred at Tourist Park with many locals attending the outing including families of Barry Krause Slocum Guthrie Wagner Lien and Biggs.
Chris Vass a local pioneer died at his daughter's home in Walnut after a lingering illness due to heart disease. He was 85, survived by three sons Charles Ermil and John and two daughters Mrs Rethwitch and Mrs Rudolph Sievers. Funeral services set for 2 PM tomorrow at Bethwitch home with Rev W F Rickey officiating. Burial in Walnut cemetery.
Dr and Mrs Harry Hall went to Des Moines for several days. Claude Spry and Harry Jorday attended the Masonic Grand Lodge in Council Bluffs. Lillian Metz returns home from Mercy hospital Council Bluffs after training. Fred Ehrman underwent an operation at Atlantic hospital and rests well. James Robinson and family visit from Lewiston Montana. June Henderson visits Avoca, Linden, and Sabiedey with Rev Borst family.
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