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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1925
Page
5
A one day Maple Leaf brand stoneware sale is announced by the Co operative store for hidey March 27. The first ten ladies to purchase will receive a fancy mixing bowl free. An assortment of ads tout remedies, shoes, Buick 4 wheel brakes, and clothing deals with local retailers and services featured.
Dorothy Ellingson, the girl accused of killing her mother to attend a jazz party, fainted in the corridor before noon recess. Her father and attendants tended to her as doctors and defense counsel debated postponing proceedings. A large crowd waited as photographers prepared to film the proceedings.
Dr. Groesbeck missionary to China will lecture on China Yesterday and Today at the Baptist church Thirdday evening. A statesman and author, he has played a key role in China's changes and will answer questions after the talk. Admission is free and all denominations are invited.
Los Angeles, March 25. Fatty Arbuckle's planned marriage to Doris Deane did not occur last night. He was advised to wait until April 8 when a divorce decree from his first wife becomes effective in Paris, delaying the second marriage and risking further complications.
Word has been received of the death of Ora Baron in Ashland Oregon at 2 80 Morning. She was the widow of the late John H Bacon and grandmother of Linh Lester and Ernest Biron of this city. Survived by son Daniel Baron and another son John E Baron who died five years ago. Interment will be in Ashland.
Fort Dodge hosted the Rotary district conference on Monday and Tuesday with about eight hundred attendees. Carroll won the attendance prize by reaching 75 percent club membership at the session. Father McDermott’s talk on boys work was praised, and Reginald Griffon, former Atlantic boy now secretary of the Fort Dodge club, stood out. Al Palkenhamer of Algona was named district governor designate.
The News-Telegraph notes inquiries about how many councilmen at large will be elected at the upcoming city election next Monday. The two candidates listed include W. E. Shranger and Hedges RoE McFarland, with unclear details remaining.
A fragmented OCR item mentions a Des Moines station and a former local woman associated with broadcasting. The readable parts reference Mrs Clyde and Atlantic lady, but the text is garbled, with several names and phrases unclear.
Sale of Nebe Shoe Company building fixtures and stock to Ira Welch, veteran Griswold shoe dealer and secretary of the Iowa Retail Shoe Dealers Association. Purchase price around 34000 dollars, possession to be given April 1, Welch to move to Atlantic and assume full control of the Welch Moore Shoe Company location in Griswold.
Newport News dispatch reports search for Charles H. Hutchins and Edith M. Young continues after a trapper found Miss Young's body in a swamp seat of a buggy with a dead horse upright beside it. Young, 24, a factory worker and former teacher from Orleans, vanished with Hutchins four months ago as they drove off in a hired rig toward Orleans.
Indications at noon today suggested arguments on attestation of bail for Shepherd and his foster kin in a case linked to the dex son. Wm. N. Meequirt the remainder. March date noted in Chicago dispatch with late today close anticipated.
The American Red Cross will begin rehabilitation efforts across five storm-torn states, led by Henry M. Baker. The plan includes home replacement and refurnishing, clothing, and essential needs, with funds used to fill gaps and avoid duplicating losses. A survey by expert workers will determine deficits to be addressed as funds permit.
Walter M. Leeds, brother of the late Leeds son company vice president, died in New York today. The Leeds family led the tin plate concern once dominant in the industry. The obituary notes his prominence and ties to the Leeds Jn pon cetn enterprise.
A brief wire notice reports that Woodlock received a recess appointment. The dispatch notes a delay in action and mentions a sent wire from Washington outlining the option to pad the process.
Chicago postal workers in the city yesterday underwent an exam of local post office clerks on casing mail. Employers reported excellent results with scores from 98.99 percent to 0.6 percent, highlighting speed and accuracy in the test.
March 26 House reports that A Murphy of Kikadet and Abrookuf Ohawa will not intend to join the state board by Governor Hammill. The notice signals a lineup change and potential reshuffle in state appointments. The brief states the governor will not reappoint individuals to public board positions.
Governor Hammill refused to pardon ML Snodderly of Council Bluffs who confessed to a band robbery and later recanted claiming it was for thrills. The pardon denial cites no unusual court procedure and moves the case to the parole board with instructions to consider parole if warranted.
The Fehl Lies club met at Calm et cafe for regular gathering. Camp Fire executive Mrs Clara B Nelson of Des Moines gave the feature talk, linked to the anniversary observance at city hall tonight. Attendees included Misse Thelmy Bigelow Thelma Walker and JE Barnes amid lively attendance.
Des Moines March 23 AP The Iowa House pressed to finish its secret two day session on state expenditures for 1925 27 with a likely evening wrap up. Chairman Carter of the appropriation committee said work nears completion and the House will then tackle the gasoline tax question.
Charlotte lawyer Miss Julia Alexander announces her candidacy for governor as a Democrat in 1828. She would be the first woman to run for the office in the state and the second woman elected to the legislature this session.
The forecast shows a slightly overcast night with temperatures rising Thursday. It predicts cooler conditions in the east and central portions on Thursday.
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