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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
5
Sioux City public school children participate in a savings plan, showing bank deposits totaling 141 404 dollars, up 28 777 since the school year began, as announced yesterday. Districts report student self government views and a related debate influences plans for governance.
A crowded meeting in Cas tine County featured harsh critique of opponents to a pay as you go road proposal. Speakers including Jone, Joumd, and critics from Council Bluffs and Shenandoah urged decisive action while Southern delegates and state figures weighed in on the tax plan.
A local girl, daughter of Dr A H Alcorn, and Robert W Cooper of Anita vicinity were married Tuesday evening at the bride's parents home. Rev FT Chambere of the local Presbyterian church conducted the ring ceremony. The couple are well known in the area and receive many good wishes for their married life.
McClune voices skepticism about Florida boom in a cryptic report. The note hints at personal visits and opinions on heart of the matter, suggesting concerns about speculative schemes and potential investors. The fragment references Moenes and Mee as part of the overheard discussion.
The jury was secured and testimony began in the Maynes case in a state court. Defendant Maynes is represented by T. O. Tacy of Council Bluffs and Swan, Martin, Martin, & Kringel. County Attorney E. M. Willards represents the state. The case stems from the accidental killing of five year old Ruby Smart by Maynes' car on Bust Seventh Street two years ago. The jury list includes Peterson, Robert Hopkins, Max Wortman, John Marshall, W. Newman, A. Mf. Erickson, Hon. Stiar, Wm. Selita, Otto Mueller, C. R. Adams, Waltes McMahon, Gladys Cloyd, and Aiste.
The Needle staff from Grinnell High School will travel to the Iowa School-Press association meeting to enter front page and editorial competition. Delegates include Susan Saar journalism instructor and students Marie Nelson Ruth Miller William Irving Ruth Sankey Evelyn Barnett Marjorie Whitney. The local paper placed first on front page and editorials last year.
A famed astronomer, Prof Edwin Brant Frost, is going blind after 38 years studying the heavens. The revelation appears in the second volume of Dearborn Observatory’s history, as Frost’s long dedication to science is disclosed to a few close friends. In Guthrie Center Iowa, residents demand investigation of a rising gas retail market, noting prices higher than elsewhere in the region.
Official state figures show Cass County lost about three hundred residents since the last federal census, now numbering 19 111. Four towns reported gains in the period with Atlantic, Capiberland, Mas geng, and Wiota each up, while others declined.
In a bid to counteract insurgent influence, Republicans moved to excise insurgents from major committees. The plan aims to deter challenges to the administration’s program by curbing insurgent access to influential panels and delaying their allies' progress until they prove loyalty to the party line.
Special to News Telegraph reports a farm home south of the city suffered severe damage from a blaze caused by an explosion in the kitchen while Mrs A H Hunter, housekeeper, was mixing gasoline with oil. She was rushed to the city for treatment by Dr Kitson and was reported in serious condition. Neighbors and Avoga fire departments fought the flames until the house burned.
Martin and Butter, staying at the Grand hotel in Council Bluffs, were awakened by an explosion from the boiler across the street as flames spread through the building. Both men managed to escape via upper floors, though one reportedly attempted to dash from a window. They were later counted among those reported missing but are believed safe. No further injuries reported.
Reginald Larson, a local school student, wins the Ironsides essay prize for best essay on Why with the Preservation of the Constitution Promote Patriotism. The subject was selected by President Coolidge.
Miss Elsie Sehradder, 19, of Manning Iowa, died after a wagon tipped on a hillside while she helped her father husk corn. The heavily loaded wagon toppled and crushed her, she died a few minutes after removal from beneath the gear.
Massena Indiana December 3 Special to News Telegraph J E B Hatton and wife are the parents as a baby is born in Massena.
Washington dispatch reports that a proposed bill would regulate aviation and align with a national defense plan, challenging President Coolidge era recommendations. The measure would subordinate military officials to a civilian service and mirror earlier requests from Congress and the Curry draft, with further action expected from the House committee.
A massive fire engulfed eight business blocks triggering a rapid evacuation as two people were reported missing and possibly fatally burned. Firefighters from Omaha battled the blaze, aided by reinforcements, while one man heroically operated an elevator to aid others before the building collapsed and a hotel wall fell.
The report lists multiple promotions and reassignments across the U S military command, naming new cadet commandant at West Point and new commanders for the Ninth Corps, First Division, and First Corps areas. Majors Sladen McRae Brown and Brewster are noted in succession, with postings in the Philippines, San Francisco, and Boston.
Massena garage firm moves operations to a newly built facility on Main Street. Yarger Motor company plans to occupy the space, with Lewis Mans to run a shop in the building under the new ownership arrangement.
The Cumberland high school quintet beat Elk Horn 19 to 11 in a hard fought game on the Tabter floor last evening. Both boys and girls teams will travel to Arita tentov er for another tilt with the waite ee.
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