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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1944

Page

7

Calamity Towns Ellery Queen Neighborly Return

Ellery Queen observes Nora Haight and Jim Haight settle into Wrightville after their wedding. Calamity House appears quiet as Mr Queen plans a crime plot for his novel while Nora and Jim adjust to married life and the road ahead.

Mr. Queen R. Queen Pat Ellery Hermy Sadie Jim Nora MR. Haight Bean New York Wrightaville Smith

Audubon County Grants Marriage Licenses

County Clerk John H. Crees issued licenses to James A. Weber and Helen Lucille Andersen ages 22 and 20 from Irwin and Manning respectively. Victor Marold Schmidt 26 of Audubon and Irene L. Johnson 22 from Extra. Ora Daniel Lovell 29 of Coon Rapids and Wanda Elizabeth Swope 23 from Gray Merle A.

John H. Crees James A. Weber Irwin Helen Lucille Andersen Manning Victor Marold Schmidt Audubon Irene L. Johnson Extra Ora Daniel Lovell Coon Rapids Wanda Elizabeth Swope Gray Merle A

Refitting Veterans Donation Drive Seeks Support

A local appeal urges support for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Welfare Fund. Contributions are accepted in person or by mail through Willard Resske, honoring World War II veterans.

The Veterans OF Foreign Wars Welfare Fund Willard Resske

Local Couples Named in Almanac of Citizens Figures

The report lists numerous residents including Jenks 22 and Yarjorie L Kraft 18 of Audubon alongside Barby Jean Larsen 19 of Hamlin and Verna M Jenzen 31 of Audubon. Other names include Victor B Sorensen 35 Long Beach Cal Elmer N Johnson 37 Blair Neb and Emma Olena Bladk 38 Hamlin.

Retiring Spoon Family Takes Minnesota Vacation

Mr and Mrs Sam Spoon plan retirement this fall as foreman of the C B Q maintenance division. They vacation with Mr and Mrs A Coomb and family of Hamburg. Depot agent D B Hopkins ill since June 1 and also slated for retirement on his 65th birthday in October.

Massena Sam Spoon Minnesota Lakes A. Coomb Hamburg Spoon D. B. Hopkins

Notice for extra copies of The News Telegraph

Readers are asked to notify the office in advance to ensure a supply of extra copies and avoid exhaustion.

Church of Christ Service Schedule and Activities

Church of Christ bulletin lists H. G. Darling minister with Bible school at 10 and morning worship at 11 featuring "A Scribe in the Kingdom" as a sermon. C. E. at 6:30, Jack Madsen to lead lesson, evening worship at 8 including baptismal service. Tuesday church night at 6:30 with outdoor meeting if weather allows. Choir rehearsal Friday at 7:30.

Church of Christ H. G. Darling Jack Madsen

First Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule

A. Howard Lindquist leads services with church school at 10 a.m. and worship at 10:35 a.m. The Youth Council meets Monday at 8 p.m. in the church study. The 76th anniversary committee meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. in church parlors. Choir rehearsal is Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian A. Howard Lindquist

Firet Methodist Church Announces Summer Programs

Lauren D. Thomas, Pastor, invites all to services with Sunday school at 9 45 AM and morning worship at 10 45 AM. Evening service at 8 PM. Pastors' school at Clear Lake from July 3 to 14 and Youth Institute at Indianola beginning July 31.

Firet Methodist Lauren D. Thomas Clear Lake Indianola

Service Members Connected by Training and Travel

Anita Pvt Marvin Barnholdt and Pvt Norman Barnholdt are stationed at Camp Beale California. Henry Maduff and wife visit Colorado Springs with their son Sgt Irwin Maduff. Merlyn Haszaard, wife of Irwin, has naval boat training. Seaman 2/c Paul Richter, formerly Anita, on a 30 day furlough with Ka hoka Missouri parents. Richter escaped from USS Chicago after its sinking and has since served at New Caledonia.

Anita Marvin Norman Barnholdt Camp Beale Cal Henry Maduff Colorado Springs Colo Irwin Maduff Merlyn Haszaard U. S. Navy Seaman Paul Richter Kahoka Seaman Richter Chicago New Caledonia

Methodist Circles and Faith Groups Share Socials and Programs

Women in several circles of the Women's Society of Christian Service held afternoons of socializing and programs with guests attending. Activities included Mexico programs, juvenile delinquency talks, and devotional times. The Friendly Neighbors club cancelled summer meetings.

Friendly Neighbors Club

Family Night Dinner At Atlantic Golf Club Draws 150

About 150 attended the first family night dinner of the season at the Atlantic Golf and Country Club. Mrs. Carl Kennedy won high score at bridge and Gr Rains was runner-up. Mr and Mrs H A Hughes chaired the organizing committee.

the Atlantic Golf and Country Club Carl Kennedy Bridge Gr .Rains H. A. Hughes

Territory Social Cumberland Club Plans Year's Program

The Jolly Sixteen club officers met Monday evening with Mrs. George Bootjer and set next year's meeting cards. New officers include Mrs. Bootjer president Mrs. Carl Arnold vice president Mrs. Guy Clarke secretary and Mrs. Jake Stahl treasurer. No meetings until September. The Additional Seasion formerly the Home Guards met June 16 at Lois Ruth's home with good attendance.

Jolly Sixteen George Bootjer Bootjer Carl Arnold Guy Clarke Jake Stahl Seasion Home Guards Lois Ruth

Toddlers Pattern 9282 Sundress and Bonnet

One yard of cotton makes a cool sundress and matching bonnet in sizes 1, 2, 4, 6, 8. Size 6 uses 1 yard 35 inches for the dress and % yard for the bonnet. Optional ruffles. Send sixteen cents for pattern to Atlantic News Telegraph Pattern Dept New York. Include SIZE NAME ADDRESS STYLE NUMBER. Fifteen cents more for Marian Martin Summer Pattern Book.

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

Club Calendar item notices for upcoming meetings

Items for the club calendar include the B T club dessert luncheon at 806 Have Street on Monday morning and several meetings through Tuesday and Wednesday. Notable hosts are Mrs. Roy Preston Mrs. Harold Taylor Mrs. Dale Tanner Mrs. Elmer Pellett and Mrs. Alfred Remsen with topics on child welfare and meal planning.

B. T. Club Roy Preston Have Street League of Women Voters Harold Taylor Spruce Street Misa Clare Hummell State Department of Social Welfare Iowa Five-Mile Grove Dale Tanner Elmer Pellett Maine Matrona Alfred Remsen Chestnut Street E. T. C. Club Wilbur Auerbach Sophie Ullerich Walter Knop

Massena Community Clubs And Anniversaries Noted

Local clubs report a busy week with meetings at churches and Legion hall. Wedding anniversaries honored include Mr. and Mrs. Wray Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wagner in Massena, while Barbara Jean Betts and Lloyd W. Stoker wed in Whitier.

Wray Wilson Ed Wagner Hotel Bristow Mrs. Wilson Reno Wagner Cedar St Atlantic David Burkey Massena Wilson Farmers Savings Bank Casey Barbara Jean Betts Lloyd Betts Whittier, Cal Lloyd W. Stoker Whittier Betts

Community Club Notes Highlight Social Gatherings

The report lists Friendly Circle attendees with 10 members and two guests including Mrs Georgia McDonald of Omaha and Miss Ardith Moore of Conad Neb. High score held by Mrs Hans Moelck. Future events set with Mrs H J Chadwick and Mrs Ted Cooley hosting. Wieta Club planned Red Cross donation and Sunday picnic. P E T Club hosted by Mrs Hugo Carbuhn with 23 members and three visitors.

Hattie Wiese A. ‘R. Robinson Hans Moelck H. J. Chadwick Ted Cooley Georgia McDonald Omaha Ardith Moore Conad Neb Wilbur Dorsey Wieta Oliver Oatrus Trena Tokhein Leona Tibken Red Cross Jack Kersey Margaret Switzer P.E.T. Club Hugo Carbuhn Walnut Barney Jave Atlantic

Crochet Cardigan Pattern for Babies from 6 Months to 2 Years

Crochet this simple baby cardigan in 3 ply fingering wool. Pattern 911 provides set stitches and materials list. Send eleven cents and your name with address to Telegraph Needlecraft Dept New York. Add fifteen cents for the 32 page Needlecraft Catalog with 188 illustrations.

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

Local Club Notes Highlight Summer Offseason Plans

George Gross and daughter Betty attended a club session with prize results for high low and traveling awards. Church groups hosted a Baptist Aid clean up and Loyalist Circle reviewed an America study book. Sgt Simeon Smith honored near Camp Carson with a basket supper, WSCS met at the church with hat prizes, and Anita clubs hosted O T Q and Ride-A-Wee Bridge events.

George Gross Betty Sgt. Smith Art Barnholdt Anita Simeon Smith Carson, Cole van Harris Adair Jack Bell Mother Bell Viota la Vonne Krough Brayton Beverly Norma Jean Morgan Council Bluffs Fred Simon Bernard Wood Tommy Bill Simon Henry Simon Guy Smith John Wheatley WSCS Harley Miller Harry Dressler Earl Holton Des Moines Frank Weimer Harold Smith Cynthia ‘Blue Mias Nettie Steinmetz

Summer Pinochle Club Hosts Evening Outing

Mesdames Rex Miller Beatrice Heckman Donald Mehiman Wayne Jewett Glen Highley entertained the winners Mesdames Elmer Scholl Floyd Dem ent A R Robinson Guy Stein metz Paul Kelloway by taking them to the Adair picture show and Sparling cafe lunch. Mrs Lulu Alvord hosted the Pinochle group with four guests. High score by Mrs RR Arnett. Lunch served. Last meeting for the summer month.

Rex Miller Beatrice Heckman Donald Mehiman Wayne Jewett Glen Highley Elmer Scholl Floyd Dement A. R. Robinson Guy Steinmetz Paul Kelloway Adair Sparling Cafe Lulu Alvord Donald Chadwick Dan Spiker Homer Millhollin H. J. Chadwick R. R. Arnett

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Fatal to Barbara Spiegel at 14

Des Moines reports Barbara Ann Spiegel, 14, of Waterloo died from injuries after a motorcycle she rode on collided with a car east of Cedar Falls on highway 218. The rider, 17 year old Robert Cook of Waterloo, was driving the bike when the accident occurred. Police attributed the fatal injuries to the crash. The Spiegels are cited as the immediate family.

Des Moines TNS Barbara Ann Spiegel E. B. Spiegel Waterloo Robert Cook Cedar Falla

Iowa Woman Dies in Highway Wreck Near Rockwell City

Mrs. Marion Blanchfield 46 of Knierim Ia died in a highway 20 collision east of Rockwell City. Her husband and daughter were hospitalized and a second vehicle driven by Roy Deibert of Sac City was involved.

Rockwell City Marion Blanchfield Knierim Highway 20 Blanchfield Roy Deibert Sac City

Emergency extension in river counties announced

The Office of Price Administration extends the emergency period in 18 river counties of Iowa and Nebraska until July 5. Omaha district OPA director John G. Aldrich cited widespread destruction and manpower shortages that slow rehabilitation as the reason for the extension.

Omaha INS Office of Price Administration Iowa Nebraska John G. Aldrich Tistrict Opa Aldrich

Anita News Briefs From Local Area

Anita reports include L Newton attending the national republican convention as a delegate. Mrs Art Petersen and son Robert visited relatives in West Liberty. Betty Karra Joens works nights at Arnett cafe. Mr and Mrs A R Inhofe return to San Diego after visiting brother W B Inhofe.

Anite L .Newton Jefteriday Chicago Art Petersen Robert West Liberty Betty Karna Joens Arnett A. R. Inhofe San Diego Cal W. B. Inhofe

Two 17 year olds jailed for jail break in Iowa

Two 17 year old Portland Ora youths Elwin Lee Brackin and Edward Jay Myer received one year penitentiary terms for breaking out of Page county jail Iowa. They were arrested at Council Bluffs after fleeing June 16 three hours earlier and found in possession of an auto stolen from Sutherland Nebraska and sent to Clarinda jail.

Des Moines Portland, Ora Page County Elwin Lee Brackin Edward Jay Myer Council Bluffs Sutherland Neb Clarinda

Benny Overseas Return From Illness Headed Abroad

Chicago comedian Jack Benny recovers from a heavy cold that confined him to his hotel room for days. He plans to go overseas in a few weeks with a troupe that will include harmonica player Larry Adier.

Benny Chicago Jack Benny Larry Adier

Demand for Ontra Copies Prompted by Telegraph Shortage

Those who desire ortra copies of The Newe Telegraph should notify this office as advajtedce states the supply will not be exhausted soon.

In The News Telegraph Headlines From The Times

A concise digest of today’s front page items from The News Telegraph highlighting key events, political updates, local decisions, and notable arrivals with emphasis on named entities and places. The compilation preserves the paper’s period tone and urgency.

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Calamity Town Ellery Queen Ellery Smith Japan War Industrial John F. Wright Latter Hermione James Haight Lola Lenvevaraea le Heron Tea Rhome Jim” Haight Contra Bere Frank Lioy Weewa Focner Guuver Chapter John Fraft Carter Bradford Cart Carter Walt Wright Driveway Jim Haight Queen Hollis Mark Doodle Grover Hallowe'en Huser Wright House Luthe, Brown & Co King Features Syndiate Father-In-Aw Audubon County Wheel Drake Alva Wright Whitney Methodist C. W. Hohanshelt E. W. Fackler M. R. Bendorf Edna Thomson Loyalty and Hope Circle Women's Society of Christian Service H. B. Cavenaugh Vedane Lyle Parkin George Brown Harriet Joyce Mexico Fidelity Circle Clarence Pellett Gail Kay Paul Milford Frank Pellett Friendship Circle Ronald Gladson Cumberland Club Ora David Doris Ann Schrader Fred Rogers Walter Hilyard Lon Hines Chris Hansen Hines Harry Chaney Edna Denham Priscilla Club Barney Waggoner United Service Women of America Legion Hall Barbara Betta Adair Seldier F. W. Fett Emerson Fett W. R. Burr Roscoe Wark Twin Falls Idaho Theodore Richter George Harry Karl Correll Daisy Garden Club Lloyd Canteel Lela Boos Lola Casteel Phillip Parkinson Adair Hospital Ezra Porter Carl Krasch Clarence Boos Henry Chapman Will Behnken Alaska Betty Alexander Chris Petersen Ralph Pinkham Iring Wheeler Anna Jensen Baptist Aid Loyalty Circle L. B. Whitney Stella Murray America Gerald Snyder Lem Jensen Ben Porter Meadames Wm. Kirkham C. H. Bartley Ed. Newton Pratt and Roy Parker O.T.Q Meadames John Wheatley John Bell Roscoe Smith Lavonne Kroegh Beverly Morgan Sherrill Wheatley Ruth Bell A. G. McCrory Henry Reed Ride-A-Wee Bridge Club Anita News Briefs News-Telegraph Nurse Oxfords Steve Yy Saud
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