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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1931
Page
8
In this excerpt from Faith Baldwin, Mary Lou confronts growing tension as the Sandersons prepare to sail for the Orient. Billy stays with Grandmother Jennings, while Mary Lou's hope for work and stability clashes with Adelaide's health pretenses and the looming farewell, leaving Mary Lou unsettled and yearning for a future.
A serialized tale follows Mary Lou and Uncle Larry as they plan jobs and travel from Oakdale toward England and India, amid playful vows and looming marriage threats. The text ends with a business notice about permission to operate and a Delaware corporation to establish a Des Moines office manufacturing pencils and clip merchandise.
A stag party for 416 Atlantic Golf and Country Club members is planned for Friday night June 26 with cats and entertainment. Rebekah Lodge and Legion Auxiliary announce meetings and a plateau of social events including a picnic at Sunny Side Park and a Bible school schedule shift. A marriage at Peter and Paul’s rectory unites Mildred Thomsen and Francis Miller, with attendees Hobart McCarty and Mabel Thomson. Various club gatherings, bridge and embroidery parties, and church activities fill the social calendar with summer sessions and officer elections planned.
The Rock Inland railway cuts special excursion rates to Des Moines for July 3 and 4. Round trip from Atlantic set at $2.10. Other local notes include birthdays, visitors, and obituaries with multiple residents and events recorded.
Avoca Iowas farmer John Anderson pulled nearly all his hogs from the muddy river bottoms after the West Nishnabotna flood. He found the animals submerged with only noses and heads showing and saved them with no apparent ill effects. Bridges in Pottawattamie and Shelby counties were washed out or damaged, with losses running to thousands of dollars. many farmers faced detours of fifteen miles and possible isolation until bridges are rebuilt.
Federal agents uncovered a stash totaling 856000 by gangster Dutch Schultz tucked in a Manhattan bank. The funds were deposited in late 1930 at about 32700 weekly. In Clarinda Iowa Mrs. Joe Groff suffered a non life threatening auto accident yesterday after her husband failed to stop at a sign and hit a loaded truck.
Reports from Bridgewater vicinity and Griswold detail medical admits and surgeries. Gipple hospitalized in Omaha after lower bowel issue. Florence Dean underwent tonsil removal with family nearby. Dignitaries and residents, including Mrs. Orle Dean, Mrs. H A Van Nordstrand, and Drs Heinlau and Marshall, are listed among those assisting or undergoing operations.
Pioneer woman flyer Dr Bessica Mtaiche of Santa Ana California became the first known female aviator in the United States, flying at Mineola Lang Island in 1910 during early aviation era activity.
Dr. Steelsmith warned the state health council that temporary teeth in children are keystone for proper jaw development. He urged keeping early teeth in repair to ensure room for permanent teeth and prevent cavities that threaten health. The message stresses timely dental care and avoidance of tooth decay.
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