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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1925
Page
6
Hedda Hoyt notes jabots trend in summer wear across garments from blouses to sport frocks. Long net and lace jabots extend the gown front or side, with piping on collars and cuffs. hats may feature jabot trims in silken fringe. Colorful, contrasting jabots appear on navy dresses and yellow crepes, catching eye on youthful figures.
Atlantic territory social notes report Rotary club gathering at Red Oak with Eliott Men’Gusste and guests, Avoca Legion Auxiliary poppy sale and Memorial Day decor work, Avoca Ladies Aid May meeting, Rebekah lodge initiation, Griswold and Anita club activities, Oakland Woman’s Federated Club elections and picnic, Queen Esther circle at Esther Smith’s home, multiple bridge and afternoon club events, and a 14th birthday party for Helen Shaffer with a memory book token.
Hostesses Mesdames John Crow A B Marc M M Garnes and Mira Frances Chea nut led the May afternoon at Mrs Crow’s home with Mrs H R Soule residing. Mary Carlson conducted devotion. Mrs W H Burr led the program featuring The Revolt of Anne Hastings. Guests included Mesdames Burr Morse Keffey Garber Gates. A vocal duet by Mrs Glyde Rochhole and Mrs M J Rarik and Frances Weaver played piano. Mite box opening and offerings boosted the treasury. Oak Ridge Club hostess Mrs Roy Appelzie organized a noon dinner and afternoon program with Mrs Lenore Bwinehart and Lilian Aupperie among guests.
Audubon society events review with Columbian club planning for May 26 at Memorial building. Officers to be elected after delegates report on biennial convention. Mrs Escol Bakar to present Eugene O Neill play Beyond the Horizon. other items include O E S meeting, Eastern Star entertainment, and Woman's Club officer slate.
Local social notes record Mrs Catherine Jacobsen hosting a central street gathering on Tuesday with a fine luncheon, Mrs Fred Sievers hosting Thursday afternoon, and a surprise visit to Mrs W J Madsen on Atlantic street. Bridge Whist Club meets May 28 at Mrs Alex Stuart. Alumni Banquet fills Who W hall with verdiant green and white decor and a program crowned by Miss Evelyn Rossman as toastmistress and multiple student performances. Election of officers follows the program with Morris Hupp as president.
A county fashion notes item describes a meeting to promote good fellowship and understanding among women. An interesting program is being planned for the gathering.
A fragment from the Toledo Blade describes a man expressing annoyance after a purchase and attempting to contact a store about a charge on a recipient's account. The wording suggests a grievance regarding a gift or item and regret over giving vs receiving.
Local notices list several clubs meeting May 20 24 27 with hostesses and program topics including current events papers reading and officer elections The Grant School closes with a picnic and PTA thanks Grandparents Day events and a bridal shower ahead of a May 26 dance at City Hall plus a 1925 Alumni Banquet at Masonic Temple in Atlantic with floral favors and a long road ahead theme
The club plans its next gathering at Miss Ylanche Auerbach home on June 1 at 2 o'clock, with all members urged to attend and bring sewing items. The St Cecilians will elect their year and arrange a windup during a future meeting with Miss Nava Wertz at 11200 Locust Street.
At the assembly yesterday at the local high school trophies and awards were presented for athletic and scholastic achievement from the past year. The boys band debuted, directed by Prof. Fred Molke, and several athletes received basketball and baseball letters along with track and other honors. Girls basketball letters went to a long list of players, with many earning numerals. Typewriting, shorthand and other awards were announced for several students, with impressive speeds noted. Dramatics awards included letters for debate to multiple students.
Participants in the declamatory contest received letters. Named entrants included Roscoe Nedles Arlene Pellet Fred Fleming Loren Eades Grace Hester Marie Nelson Aletha Hutler Viola Dickering and Rossie Wheeler. Fred Trailer received the cup won at Elliott for his declamatory work. Miss Fraser distributed National Honor Society certificates and many perfect attendance certificates. Report cards were also issued at the assembly.
A Jackson pupil from the Eighth Grade wins first prize in a PTA contest with an essay titled Swat the fly about a girl named Mrs Fly. The piece describes a boy swatting a fly and notes the world wide presence of the common house fly and its disease risk. It explains fly life cycles, migration, winter survival, and emphasizes sanitation, breeding-site destruction, and prevention methods such as flytraps and screens.
Griswold Alumni Association held its annual banquet with about two hundred guests at the Union church dining room. L. R. Forsythe of Hamburg served as toastmaster, delivering remarks on class spirit. The program featured songs, speeches, a piano solo, and a class photo exhibition spanning from early graduates to today.
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