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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1925
Page
6
The fragmented report notes a woman named Tom who opposed a lump sum and insisted on weekly payments. Her husband refused to provide more substantial funds, leading to marital strain. They married in Greenfield, Adair County, in 1920.
Farm loan services announce ready to place farm loans at eight percent or arrange rental options. Offers cover agricultural properties in Atlantic Iowa area with prompt processing and local contacts for applicants.
A fragment describes a globe shaped like a world with a detachable northern hemisphere concealing an oasiz liquor cache. The text notes the contraption may fall under Volstead law as the interior intoxicants lie below the equator, implying legal ambiguity.
Rev Caldwell shepherds Marne M P Church schedule beginning tomorrow with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8:00 pm on The Ideal Christian. Sunday services include 10:00 am sermon and 11:00 am communion. Evening preaching at 8:00 pm followed by a quarterly conference Monday May with department reports expected.
Notice of petition by Gertrude Watkins seeking dissolution of marriage to the defendant, custody of Dwight Edward Watkins, and other relief. If no appearance by noon of the June term 1926, default will be entered. filed in Cass County District Court, Atlantic Iowa. Attorneys: Clovis Swan & Martin.
In the Southern District of Iowa Western Division Maud C Van Meter bankrupt a May 14 1925 order fixes June 20 1925 as the last day for creditors and interested parties to file in writing their appearance and grounds of opposition to discharge at the Clerk office Council Bluffs Iowa. Also includes a separate original notice in Cass County Iowa where Leon G Voorhees is defendant on a petition seeking eight thousand five hundred twenty dollars with interest and note terms dated October 27 1919 payable March 1 1930 and interest at five percent.
Fragmentary notice from Atlantic Iowa dated May 4 1925 shows legal action details with attorney CHAS TCHINSON for the plaintiff. The readable parts reference a courtroom filing and signature line on the 4th day of May 1925.
May 1 Griswold Jr reports repairs at Griswold Methodist Church are progressing with masons and carpenters replacing plastering removing damaged interior caused by a leaky roof. Windows to be repaired and interior brought to first class condition while First Presbyterian officials plan improving their building by raising it two feet and adding a full basement with dining room kitchen and new heating plant.
Harofil Hat a fifteen year old lad from Cumberland is at the Atlantic Hospital for observation after an auto accident. Julius Nolsing of Rarian is a medical patient at the Atlantic Hospital. Miss Brian Jones of Walnut underwent a major operation at the Atlantic hospital this morning. Mrs Adair and Miss Clara Miller of this city, long time medical patients at the Jones hospital, are leaving today.
A determined crackdown to enforce dry laws was announced by an administration reader and Senator Watson of Indiana. The internal revenue bureau will lead the effort with immediate action to curb illegal alcohol distribution and consumption nationwide.
Governor Hammill announced four appointments to state boards. Dr. Frank M. Fuller of Keokuk fills the vacancy created by the resignation of D A G Severs from Centerville on the medical examiners board. Dr. William Jepson of Sioux City was named to the onexpired term of Br Hi Esbach of Albia. Terms run to June 30, 1828. Clara Craine of Davennart named to the board of nurse examiners for a three year term beginning July 3. Dr. S F E Julander of Des Moines joins the board of chiropractic examiners for a like term.
The Griswold high school graduating class held a well attended class day yesterday at Union church. Commencement exercises are tomorrow evening at the church with Prof. Charles B Wassam of Iowa delivering the address.
Two Webb residents were sentenced to five years in Anamosa reformatory after pleading guilty to stealing automobile accessories. Arthur Babb, 18, and Lyle Clark, 19, were brought before District Judge Cooper of Wintersell. Clark was paroled to the state board of paroles.
Closing arguments began in the Harry W. Bell murder trial in Waterloo Indiana as the case heads to the jury this afternoon. The defense and prosecution presented their final remarks outlining the key evidence and alleged motives in the fatal confrontation.
A live gila monster attracted attention at Iowa State College today. Prof D E Guthrie of Zoology arranged the display. In Madrid Charles C Hart, newly named U S minister to Albania, is noted as a brother of James Hurt of Ames.
The fragment notes that Idgas Darwin and Alfred Thyssel Wale Jace formed similar ideas on evolution, published in the same 1838 issue by the Linnaean Society. It claims parallel timing and the same novel theory appears independently.
W A Russell merchant and financier of Brownwood Texas purchased one half interest in a local grocery venture and presented it to his 11 year old son Billy Russell. The transaction reflects practical business insight and family involvement in local commerce.
Karl Von Wie vand, son of Mr and Mrs Henri Weigand once prominent Anita residents now living at Fontanelle, has become a world renowned newspaper correspondent. A Chicago newspaper feature May 10 profiles his life and links to Hindenburg, noting his close ties to Hindenburg forces and his influence on German politics. He attended Anita public schools, is a nephew of Valentine and Andrew Wiegand, and is described as industrious and bright.
The text notes various commencement plans with speakers including Rev. A Ereeting in Atlantic and Ex Sheriff Robb of Des Moines. An evening address on Thursday the 21st features Rev Dale Humbert and Rev Knight as a speaker, with other names such as AG Wik Harn and Rev Vedebbek mentioned in connection to sermons.
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