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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1940
Page
7
Fragmentary text mentions Davenport factory work, gun production, laborers, and wages. References to Cal or Ohio locations and bids around four thousand nine hundred eighty eight dollars. Details are incomplete and names uncertain.
The Sunshine club met with Mrs. Robert Crum and Mrs. Harry Nebola, a recent bride, received a shower. Next meetings are with Mrs. Roy Engle and Mrs. James White. The C L K club gathered with 13 members, with future hosting by Mrs. Atlie Harter and Mrs. Clair Aldrich assisting. Neighborhood Circle met with Mrs. Donald Helms on Wednesday with eleven members. Grace Jones to host June 26.
The Griswold Society Ladies Aid met in the church social rooms Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Richard Chambers of Atlantic as speaker. Mrs. F. C. Jorgensen led the session and 35 guests attended a Sunday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. George Hartman’s home honoring Mr. and Mrs. Mendelsohn and Mr. and Mrs. Sameel Hanler of Denver.
Announcement lists the marriage of Misa Fielda Loving daughter of J. E. Loving of Fairfield to Jack Mills son of Mrs. Alice Mills of Wall Lake. Ceremony Saturday morning June 15 at the Davis home in Packwood with Rev. C W Richardson officiating. They wed and plan a short trip to Duluth and Minneapolis before settling in Wall Lake where Mills owns and publishes the Wall Lake Blade.
Mrs. Anna Ingwersen announces the marriage of her daughter Thelma to Dr. John M. Lantis of Griswold at Jackson Minnesota on April 9 1939. The bride, an Avoca native and Avoca high school graduate, taught in Avoca schools six years and is affiliated with Chi Omega. The groom, son of I R Lantis of Griswold, is a University of Iowa dental graduate affiliated with Delta Sigma Delta. The couple plan to decide on an office location amid uncertain times and possible army service and are currently at Mrs. Ingwersen’s home.
Misa Ruthe McCarthy daughter of Mr and Mrs John McCarthy of Adair and Vernon Reha son of Mr and Mrs Will Reha were married Thursday morning at St John s Catholic church. Rev Father Larkin officiated. Attendants were Miss Mildred McCarthy and Bernard Fay. The bride wore a white street length dress and the bridesmaid wore blue lace. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's grandparents home, Mr and Mrs McEvoy. Mrs Reha has taught in Adair rural schools and Mr Reha works in the Adair truck business.
Elk Horn Society members held their W. W. club annual picnic at Jensen park in Kimbalton Thursday evening. A shower for Mrs. Richard Knudsen, a recent bride, was hosted at Henry Knudsen’s home. Heat eases were shared by Mrs. John Molgaard and Ethel and Edna Knudsen. Lather League met at Willie Esbeck’s home and games followed the business meeting. Miss Laura Jensen hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering at the Jens Rasmussen residence.
Walnut Society and Junior Federated clubs held annual picnics at Potter Park in Harlan with out of town guests including Mrs Earl Thoring of Denver and Miss Elaine Lindsey from Omaha. I W club hosted a 6:30 dinner at Calumet cafe in Atlantic followed by a theater outing. Mrs Abner Andem entertained J H L club at her home Tuesday evening.
The G N club and Methodist Ladies Aid met in Wiota with 17 and twenty members present respectively. They spent the afternoons on handwork and planned a July 17 meeting with Mrs. Bruno Waldau featuring an exchange of embroidery patterns.
Pattern 166 offers a dainty frock or sleeveless sports dress for misses sizes 12 through 20. Full swinging skirts and princess lines appear in both versions. Materials vary by size and fabric width, with lace edging and specific yardages required. Send 15 cents to Atlantic News Telegraph Pattern Dept. 970 Fifth Ave New York.
Christina Fresener hosted the B. O. S. club at her home on Wednesday afternoon with Nick Christensen winning the high score prize and G. B. Reimer taking the low score. Melvin Bussow and his wife were surprised Thursday when managers and employers of local markets gathered at their home to honor them. The Bussows were married on Sunday and the event concluded with socializing.
Meda Schmidt daughter of Mrs Emilie Schmidt married Warner Aldag son of Mr and Mrs Hans Aldag in a 6 30 p m ceremony conducted by Rev E J Stelling A double ring rite with a white satin and lace gown and prayer book carried by the bride Miss Irma Eilts sang I Love You Truly with accompaniment The reception served to about forty relatives and friends and a charivari followed They will reside on a farm southeast of Wiota.
Lewis Society members and guests gathered Friday afternoon with 14 members and 7 guests present. Hosts included Mrs. Mack Barnes and Mrs. Frank Robinson, while attendees listed several wives and Miss Helen Linn among the participants.
Misa Leila Andersen married Charles E. Hird at St. Pauls Lutheran in Atlantic. The couple, with families and friends present, plans to reside in Jefferson where Hird practices law. Fern Lydia Hansen will wed Donald H. Nelson in Atlantic with Rev H L Deusen officiating. Nelson works with Nelson Automotive Service.
The Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church marked its sixtieth anniversary with a special program in the church parlor. About sixty ladies attended as the history of the society was dramatized in a patent presented by Mrs. Ed Shannon, Mrs. Howard Beadle, Mrs. Milford Myers, Mise
Baumer and Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Smith hosted the Priscilla club Tuesday evening at the Smith home after a 7 o'clock dinner. Kensington event at Methodist church parlor followed Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Harold Nelson and Mrs. Ralph Multhaup as hosts. Miss Maxine Ploghoft farewells planned at Miss Mary Young’s Friday night party before her move to Washington. the evening was sociable.
The K I A club of the Christian church met Friday afternoon at Mrs Merle Robinson’s home with 13 members and two visitors. Hostesses were Mrs W Cryer Mrs Ivadel Rhoads and Mrs Ed Anderson. Lunch was served at the close. Minnie Forshay entertained the Friday Bridge club at her home with substitutes Mrs Fox Council Bluffs Miss Mayfred Stone and Mrs Sydney Maduff.
Club calendar items must reach this office by 10 a m on publication day. Monday Mrs John Lang hosts the 1 B T club at 1 30 p m for a dessert luncheon. Tuesday Five Mile Grove Community club meets with Mrs Dale Tanner. The Friendly Neighbors club meets at Mrs Claude Porter's home 900 Plum Street. Wednesday Fletcher Chapel Ladies Aid society meets with Mrs Clarence Hitchcock with Mrs Joe Haynes assisting.
Rose Morris and a list of society members attended the Golf and Country Club dinner with thirty couples. Ideal club hosted a guest day at the Becker home for twelve including piano duets and solos. A pantry shower honored Miss Margaret Rotherham with bingo prizes as she prepares to wed Lester Murphy.
Mrs. Chas. Gipple hosted her pinochle circle at home with substitutes Mrs. Guy Steinmetz Mrs. Neil Johnson Mrs. Fred Boren and Mrs. Herbert Chadwick. Mrs. A. S. Ames held high score while Mrs. E. C. Dorsey’s group saw Dorsey win with Kramer as runner up.
Mrs Eldon Kay and Mrs Henry Kay hosted a Wednesday afternoon shower for Mrs Gerald Kay at the Henry Kay home with fifty guests. Contests were won by Mrs Merle Bene Mrs Curtis Masteller and Mrs Henry Brix. A mock wedding featured Dorothy Pont as bride and Vera Weith as groom with Mrs Guy Fulks as minister. A pink and white color scheme accompanied the event. Thirty five attended the regular Marne Garden club meeting where roll call recalled a nature Memory verse and Mrs H O Boots shared an illustrated talk on coffee table arrangements. Mrs George Strater discussed poooks with Margaret Boots singing.
Three methods guide iced coffee: hot poured over cracked ice for double strength, pre cooled regular strength served over ice, and a method for chilling and storing before serving. Each method uses specific coffee to water ratios and serving suggestions with sugar cream.
The article describes making coffee cubes for refreshments using a heap ercovater and cooling trays. It instructs filling trays with coffee and freezing, then serving the cubes in tall glasses with sugar and whipped cream. It mentions owering coffee cubes and hints at a continuation next week.
A reading was given by Mrs. Harold Alleman and the organizing committee for the meeting was formed by Mrs. Walter Joyce Mrs. Marvin Brindley Mrs. William North and Mrs. HE O Boots.
Mrs R H Payne Mrs George D Spoo and Mrs Doll Spoo entertained at Miss Gladys Christensen's home on Wednesday afternoon. Stunts provided entertainment and Miss Christensen received many gifts.
Mrs. Don Oude hosted 11 girls on Monday for Teannett Casey's sixth birthday. Joan Knox of Stuart attended as an out-of-town guest. Mrs. Lloyd Warner entertained playmates Thursday for her son Bobby's sixth birthday with games and lunch by Mrs. Varner.
Ian and Mrs. Robert Andersen of Extra purchased Farmers Produce and Seed in Elk Horn from Oscar Boose and B B Petersen. New owners took possession today.
The News Telegraph lists a notary service priced at 25 cents. The note appears in a brief pricing or advertising item within the paper.
Veterans of Foreign Wars urge Congress to remain in session until peace treaties are ratified and to pass a law requiring all citizens to register. They call on all VFW posts to place themselves at the disposal of the President to combat subversive activities and support a homestead exemption for veterans. They oppose importing war refugees and seek easier federation agency actions to apprehend and convict foreign spies.
Inspired by Venetian lace this crochet square pattern 2557 offers directions for making square illustrations and stitches with materials needed. Send ten cents and write PATTERN NUMBER NAME and ADDRESS to Atlantic News-Tele Istaph Needlecraft Dept 82 Rich e Avenue New York NY.
Benton Sunshine 4-H club met at Lela Mae Anderson home with seven members. Awards for Conservation books earned spots for Camp Brewster July 5 to 7 and as demonstration team for August achievement day. A girls 4-H club was formed in Thompson township with officers Lavern Wilson president and Violet Wilson leader.
Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler, a twice decorated Medal of Honor recipient and famed Marine officer, dies in Philadelphia Naval Hospital at age 59 after a routine checkup during a lecture tour. President Roosevelt sends condolences to Butler's widow from his Kyde Park estate.
Rev. C. R. Neel of Des Moines has accepted a call as pastor of the Central Church of Christ in Anita Iowa. He will live in Des Moines but spend three days weekly in Anita and deliver his first sermon there on July 7.
Philadelphia will be dry at the upcoming Republican national convention as the state liquor control board refused to transfer a license to the convention hall. The hall has been dry since the Democratic convention four years ago.
Miss Anna Dorr of Sioux City rushed to Sioux City over a friend's sudden death. Jimmy Jensen heads to Chicago for a short floral culture course. Geraldine Meyer returns from Ames after visiting her aunt Mrs. Walter Ohlsen. Mr and Mrs Robert Andersen and Charleen travel from Chattanooga after a three month stay. Mrs Adeline Jacobsen and Mrs Cora Cain of Des Moines visited Wednesday. Postmaster Hans Hansen and wife and Mr and Mrs Charles Hunt and Mrs Robert Christensen left for Denver to visit relatives with Christensen staying longer.
Omaha judge suspended 15 days on charges of resisting arrest for Creighton University players John Knolla and John Powers after a May 22 arrest following a collision with two parked cars and a subsequent melee in which Powers suffered a broken jaw.
A brief editorial stance emphasizes giving pedestrians a chance over armored protection in city safety discussions.
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