Atlantic Red Cross Drive Aims To Surpass Quota
A county wide Red Cross fund drive in Atlantic aims to raise 2619 toward Cass county's 3700 share of the wartime appeal. A city hall meeting set committees and a whirlwind campaign with hundreds pledging funds. Indications show strong support across towns, with local German-Americans joining in and four minute men speaking at gatherings to spur donations.
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Red Cross
Atlantic
Cass County
Wilson
Plana
I. Washer
Bert L
Butler
H. W. Ful‘ton
His Townsend
Chestnut Street
Ben A. Wood
W. J. Deering
A. Grubb
L. Hi. Pines
Walnut Street
Dale Morrow
Will Johnson
Dr. Chas& Burke
John Blake
Forshay
Anita
Grant, Benton
Lincoln
Franklin
Clovis
Victoria Township
Sophia
Harry
Maine
Wiota
Spelman
Atlantic Red Cross subscriptions listed for drive start
The morning totals show numerous donors including Wagher 8100.00 Rothschild 100.00 Whitney 100.00 Christensen 100.00 Hunt 60.00 Hansen & Lowe 60.00 Meredith 4580.00 Breheny 25.00 Clovis 25.00 Burnea 25.00 and others, as the Atlantic drive began.
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Atlantic Red Cross
ZT -Wagher
T. P
Breheny
Cress
Clovis
Vee
Burnea
Head of Red Cross In City Visits on Campaign Progress
Dr. A B Kepford head of the state Red Cross reports strong campaign progress with Shenandoah and Missouri Valley among top fundraisers. He notes eighteen million still needed of the hundred million goal for the antiwar country and mentions state city efforts. The Stier Grocery Co partnership between W R Neal and RB Morrow ends by mutual consent with settlements offered by July first.
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A. B. Kepford
The
Redd Cross
Audubon
Bis
Shenandoah
Miastouri Valley
W. RK. Neal
RB B Morrow
Stler Grocery
Neal
Selvex
Stier Grocery Co
Meeting postponed and moving back home report
Short stories column notes the Eastern Star Red Cross meeting postponed indefinitely and Mrs Obed Blakeslee and family planning to return to the city from Amea with uncertain relocation. Four Minute Men again assist Red Cross war fund speaking. Noble township reps pledge full support. Des Moines visitors, doctor’s brother KR and family, spend weekend in the area.
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Atlantic
Obed Blakeslee
Amea
Prohibition Fight Up In The Air In Senate Battle
United Press reports Washington June 26 food control bills hit new confusion as liquor interests blocked the dry provision in the house. Senate agricultural committee postponed hearings as the fight unsettles administration plans. Also notes Frank J Daly, Omaha barber at Henshaw Hotel, visiting over Sunday.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
House
Senate Agricultural Committee
Congress to Adjourn About August First
United Piege reports in Washington that Congress will adjourn between August first and fifteenth, as predicted by House majority leader Kitchin during sessions this afternoon.
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Congress
United Piege
Washington
Congresa
Ffteenth
Kitchin
Local Chiropractors Help Organize Southwest Town Assn
Local woman Mrs Noyer and husband eight Noyer joined by chiropractors Dr. and Mrs. Smith at Council Bluffs on Saturday for a meeting that organized the Southwest Town Association of Chiropractors. Mrs Noyer was placed on the board. The party traveled by automobile and returned home last evening with Dr. Smith and wife staying on until this morning.
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N. Noyer
Chiropractora
W. Floyd Smith
Council Bluffs
Southwast Town Association of Chiropractora
National Banks Call for Statements Issued
Washington June 23. The comptroller of the currency has signed a call for statements of the condition of national banks for close of business June 20.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Big Interest in Canning Meetings At Lincoln School
About fifty residents attended canning demonstrations at Lincoln School by Misa Ruby Gibbons of the state agricultural college extension department. The event, part of the food conservation drive, showed keen interest in the work.
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Lincoln School
New minister to be named by Venizelos
The entire Zaimia ministry has resigned. President Venizelos of the Provisional government, en route to Athens, is expected to name a new cabinet. The choice aims to please both the Entente powers and the public. At Noble Township, Attorney B. Clovis speaks at a Red Cross meeting this evening.
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Venizelos
United Praga
Athens
Zaimia
Entente
Noble Township
B. Clovis
Artillerymen to Be Trained for Officers
Six National Guard field artillery companies are ordered to camps to train as artillery officers. The move aims to prepare officer material from existing units in the service.
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United Preas
Washington
National Guard
Stier Grocery Company Change in Ownership
W R Neal withdraws as part owner of the Stier Grocery Company. R D Morrow will conduct the business under the same name. The store has a long local history of square dealing and quality goods, with Mr Morrow continuing the progressive policies.
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News-Telegraph
W. R. Neal
Stier Grocery Company
R. D. Morrow
Neal
Dale” Morrow
The
Exira Alumni High School Banquet Recap
The Extra Alumni banquet was held last Thursday at the school building with a 7:30 supper served by the Congregational Ladies Aid Society. Officers elected for next year include Theodora Nelson president Luther Hensley vice president Golda Chage recording secretary Thomas Voss corresponding secretary Jillian Dyer treasurer. The banquet will be during commencement week. The evening featured games socializing and music from a new Addison victrola.
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Congregational Ladies Aid Society
Theodora Nelson
Mire
Luther
Hensley
Golda Chage
Thomas Voss
Jillian Dyer
Adison Victrola
Adison
Mere
Clarence Nickleson
C. &. Christensen
British Push Back Entire Line of Foe in Western Front
In a series of minor raids, British forces captured prisoners and advanced in several sectors on the western front. Paris dispatch notes a German counter offensive near Ladies Highway devolved to artillery action with no infantry assaults today.
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United Proag
London
Geman
Paris
Jeune
Ladies Highway
U. S. Awards Contract for Ten Steel Ships
Washington June 25 contracts let for ten more steel ships and four wooden hulls by the government. Twenty five marine engines were also contracted for.
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United Press
Washington
Nephew Drowns in Missouri River Near Plattsmouth
Mrs 8 G Campbell received word that her nephew Ray Parmeley about 26 years old son of her sister, farmed on the Iowa side opposite Plattsmouth, was drowned when the Missouri River bank undermined by the current gave way. She left for Pacific Junction to be with family.
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G. Campbell
Ray Parmeley
Missouri
Iowa
Plattsmouth
Ned
Griswold Farmer Dies Suddenly in Iowa
Special to News Telegraph Griswold Iowa June 25 Henry Lembke a prominent farmer about three miles south of Griswold died suddenly yesterday afternoon at his home A post mortem by three physicians showed death from ruptured stomach ulcers He was 50 and leaves a wife three daughters and his aged parents Funeral plans await the discovery of a missing brother in the west
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News-Telegraph
Griswold
HenryLembke
Lembke
Mra
John Jlembie
Ving
Voorhees Corrects Report On Car Damage In Accident
CA DAM Leon G Voorhees says his car was damaged in the accident reported earlier. He states the earlier claim it was not damaged is an error and the frame is badly sprung and bent requiring a new frame. The driver initially named as Tom Franklin is noted as incorrect in the previous item.
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Leon G. Voorhees
Thia
Mr. Voorhees
Waa Tom
Franklin
Camp Dodge Inspected By Army Officer
Major General Barry, commander of the central army department, completed the inspection of Camp Dodge this afternoon. His decision is not announced, but it will determine Des Moines retaining its thirteenth cantonment. It is believed he will report to Secretary Boker tonight.
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Des Moines
Barry
Baker
United Press
Central Army Department
Camp Dodge
Boker
Wilson Signs Food Export Control Law
Washington June 26. President Wilson signed the export control bill placing in effect a emergency clause to restrict the shipment of food commodities to foreign countries.
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Washington
Wilson
Session Laws Delivery Delayed to Local Officers
Local officers seek overdue copies of the session laws from the last legislature. They note several laws take effect July first and urge publication so the people may learn the new statutes.
Snow White at the Opera House Delights Young Audiences
The Frohman adaptation stars Marguerite Clarke as Snow White and was shown at the opera house this afternoon with a promised repeat this evening. The production is praised as beautiful and worth seeing, with a special invitation extended to families and children.
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Frohman
Marguerite Clarke
Opera House
Auto accident leaves Peter Babcock gravely injured near Griswold
Peter Babcock of near Griswold was taken to St. Marys hospital in Omaha after a crash seven miles east of Griswold last Wednesday. He suffered five broken ribs and a crushed breast with probable fatal injuries. The companion in the car was shaken and steered wildy, the vehicle overturning and demolishing. Babcock is well known and has many friends who hope for his recovery.
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Peter Babcock
Srléwold
St. Mary's Hospital
Omaha
Juriea
Griswold
Babcock Iswell
Fourth of July Program at Fair Grounds to Feature M I N G Mess Fund
The Fourth of July program in the city will feature the mess fund of M I N G as a major draw. Promoters plan profit sharing with company officers to bolster the fund used for extras not provided by the government. A dramatic Massines Ridge Battle replica, crafted by Captain Ross, is billed as a must see. The five mile motorcycle race prize raised to 50 dollars promises a fast field, while the ten mile auto race fills quickly and twenty five cars have already entered. An auto parade is building toward fifty entries. Weather permitting, a strong turnout is anticipated for the celebration.
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Company
Massines Ridge
Ross
Furse
Uniform County Examinations Schedule Published
Uniform county examinations for certificates will be held at the county superintendent of schools office in the courthouse on Wednesday Thursday and Friday of this week. Yennie M Ward county superintendent. Held regular meeting of the Ladies of the Maccabees at Odd Fellows Hall. A cafeteria supper was served at seven with a program by order members. Deputy Belle Patterson attended and six new candidates were initiated.
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Ladies of the Maccabees
Bellona Hall
Belle Patterson
Radica
Local notes reveal visits and arrivals at Griswold
W H Swarts returns from a fishing week at the Towa Inkea, arriving earlier than planned. Attorney I J Bryant of Griswold attends court house business. James Gardger and wife of Griswold visit for court house matters. Miss May Johnsgop of Des Moines, sister of W R Johnson, spends Sunday with her brother, with a quiet evening gathering.
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Dy J."boda
Advica ‘Trom
Knop
I. Williams
Familly
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Des ‘Moines
Wola
Frank J. Daly
Henshaw Hotel
Ireck Populaes
Stler Grocery Co
KR. D. Mor- Tow
Husle, Neas
EXIRA
Drisons
U. S
Henry Lembke
OPERA
the News-Telegraph
Eutrlea
I. J. Bryant
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