Atlantic Fire Department Entry in National Fire Prevention Contest
The Atlantic fire department’s 1952 fire prevention book, compiled by Mrs. Gail Odem with Mrs. F C Hanton, was forwarded for national judging. Results are due after year start. The department previously won first in 1950 and placed high in 1949 and 1951, also leading Iowa and its population group. Don’t drive if you drink.
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Atlantic Fire Department
Gail Odem
F. C. Hanton
Iowa
Conflicting Claims of Reputable Jewelry Store Policy
A town jewelry shop declares it operates without a professional jeweler but sells items that pass rigid tests. It rejects bargain pricing, touts full value and fair prices, and emphasizes reliance on jeweler guidance despite not employing a professional.
UN Delegates Return to Tunisia Debate Amid Tension
The United Nations resumes discussion on Tunisia amid French boycott following the assassination of Tunisian independence leader Farhat Hached. Salah Ben Youssef accuses a “Red Hand Society” linked to French authorities of involvement, as Tunisian protests intensify and debates focus on talks to end French rule.
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United Nations
N.Y
U. N
Tunisia
Farhat Hached
North African
France
U.N
Hached
Tunis
Salah Ben Youssef
Red Hand Society
Rose Conrad Annen dies in California
Mrs Rose Conrad Annen of Pasadena California formerly of Atlantic died Sunday in Pasadena Friends say she was daughter of C Conrad an early Atlantic shoe dealer A brilliant musician and composer she gained local fame for her musical talents and compositions
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Rose Conrad Annen
California
Pasadena
Calif
Atlantic
Annen
C. Conrad
Funeral Rites For Clarence Minor Held At Roland
The Rev. C. S. Linkletter officiated at 2:30 p m service at Roland funeral home for Clarence Minor with organ music by Mrs. Irvin Mueller. Casket bearers included George Harley Johnson L L Balding Ernest P Greve and ben Rice. Interment followed in Atlantic cemetery.
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C. S. Linkletter
Clarence Minor
Roland Funeral Home
Griswold
G. M. Baughman
Wagler Funeral Home
F. E. Hamlin
Griswold Cemetery
E. A. Hamilton
Neil and
Allan Potter
Darrell Cary
Alva Johnson
Calvin Mundorf
H. W. Rousseau
SICK and INJURED IN OMAHA HOSPITALS
Albert Roberts of 602 Olive Street entered Lutheran hospital Omaha today for surgery Monday morning. Louis Piper of RFD 2 Extra admitted to Atlantic Memorial hospital. Discharged were Mrs. Milo Peters en and daughter Vickie Lee, Roscoe Blue, Anita, and Howard Uecker. Burton Hood ill with hives in Mercy hospital Massena. Edna Aagaard ill in Elk Horn. Harold Beck discharged from Council Bluffs hospital. Mrs. Carl Jensen surgical patient at Jennie Edmundson. Maynard Jensen and daughters have chicken pox.
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Omaha
Albert Roberts
Olive Street
Lutheran Hospital
Louis Piper
Atlantic Memorial Hospital
Milo Petersen
Vickie Lee
Roscoe Blue
Anita
Howard Uecker
Martin Uecker
Elk Horn
Edna Aagaard
Harold Beck
Council Bluffs Hospital
Carl Jensen
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs
Maynard Jensen
Army orders halt first family reunion in Seymour
Hopes of the Ernest Sager family to gather all eight children for Christmas fade as Larry Sager faces reassignment on December 19. Janet, seven, was born while Bill served overseas. Jack awaits a Washington State furlough but must stay for the reassignment, delaying the homecoming.
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Seymour
Ernest Sager
Janet
Bill
Larry
Korea
Sgt
Jack
Washington State
Local Cass County Officials Meet and Community Updates
The Cass county board of education holds a 3 PM Monday meeting at the courthouse. Marriage license issued to Ronald Guttenfelder and Jacqueline Peyton of Atlantic. Families headed for Long Beach California to spend the winter. Elks memorial services set for 2 PM Sunday at the Atlantic lodge. James Moreland fined in justice court for improper passing. Thomas Christensen pays for registration overload. Hit and run damages to E A Mathisen car. 1953 Pontiac models on display with price cuts at Stangl Motors. Baker and Aldag family updates from Guam and Camp Stoneman. R Glenn Raines elected treasurer of the Iowa Beekeepers Association. Marcella Mae Watkins granted custody modification. Foreclosure action filed in Anita. notes and judgments listed. Atlantic YMCA Christmas carol sing planned at the Methodist church with local student soloists and community chorus. Forecasts indicate mild temperatures ahead.
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Justice Court
James A. Moreland
Omaha
Atlantic
Thomas H. Christensen
Anita
Weekend weather outlook with variable temperatures
Weekend forecast shows mild conditions with highs from 40 to 54 degrees across regions. Tonight will be partly cloudy and warmer with lows near 26. Sunday brings 40 to 54 degree highs and rain late night, with Monday expecting light showers. Atlantic records noon temp at 40. Overnight low 30 and Friday high 41.
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Atlantic
Question Of Using Nationalist Chinese Troops In Korea
Taipei report examines the possibility of sending Chiang Kai-Shek’s Nationalist divisions to Korea. It notes conditions for a finish fight, equipment costs, South Korean reluctance, UN opposition, and potential weakening of Formosa defenses.
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Taipeh
Korea
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Chiang Kai-Shek
Republic of Korea
Great Britain
United Nations
Formosa
Last Rites for Ingwer Petersen in Walnut Sunday
Funeral services for Ingwer Petersen 78 former Walnut resident who died in Long Beach California will be held at 2 p m Sunday at Reich funeral home with burial in Walnut cemetery The Rev J M DeBerg will officiate Surviving are his widow three daughters Mrs Leona Faaborg Mrs Elia Nieman and Mrs Ethel Irwin one son Harold and one daughter in law Mrs Herbert Evelyn Petersen
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Walnut
Ingwer Petersen
Long Beach
Calif
Reich
Walnut Cemetery
J. M. DeBerg
Petersen
Leona Faaborg
Minden
Elia Nieman
Avoca
Ethel Irwin
Portland, Ore
Harold
Herbert
Evelyn) Petersen
Governor Douglas McKay Secret Flight Sparks Speculation
Oregon Governor Douglas McKay left Salem by plane on secret instructions. His secretary said he did not know his destination, sparking talk of a meeting with President‑elect Eisenhower or a Pacific conference. Mrs McKay and Miss Alene Phillips declined further comment.
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Salem
Ore
Oregon
Douglas McKay
Eisenhower
McKay
Interior
Wake
Hawaii
Pacific
Alene Phillips
Howard Pyle
Anzona
Phoenix
Miss Phillips
Atlantic Jaycees End Membership Drive With 70 Members
The Atlantic Junior Chamber of Commerce concluded its annual drive at a regular meeting. 27 new members were added to the 1953 rolls and 43 old members were recruited, bringing total Jaycees to 70. Two teams led by Don Henningsen and Fritz Simpson competed. Henningsen’s team signed 36 members while Simpson’s team signed 34. A banquet is set for January 8 in the Junior Chamber club rooms with the losing team hosting.
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Atlantic Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Don Henningsen
Fritz Simpson
Henningsen
Simpson
Wettest November After Long Drought in Des Moines
Iowa set a record with November rainfall ending a 152 day drought. The statewide average precipitation reached 2.9 inches, mostly in the last half of the month. Southeastern Iowa saw five to seven inches of rain, with much of the state receiving snow in the northwest region.
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Des Moines
Gpi
Iowa Weather Bulletin
Powa
Nortinweteri
Nelson wins first in Talent Sprouts program
Exira youth Robert Nelson son of Albert and Mrs Nelson took top honors in the Talent Sprouts contest at KMTV on Monday and was scheduled to appear Friday in an elimination round.
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Robert Nelson
Albert T. Nelson
KMTV
Flight engineers back to work on Eastern strike ends
Miami crews resume normal service as mediation under the Railway Labor Act is set to address wage disputes. Eastern Airlines notes pay scales from 5160 to 8160 dollars yearly for eight hours flown, with raises proposed to 5700 to 9000 dollars. Captain Eddie Rickenbacker confirms management stance. Jack Robinson and S L Shannon discuss mediation.
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Miami
Fla
Eastern Airlines
EAL
Jack Robinson
Flight Engineers International Association
AFL
S. L. Shannon
Leverett Edwards
National Mediation Board
Robertson
Eddie Rickenbacker
Pedestrians Dress in White on Night Highways
A News-Telegraph Want Ad notes pedestrians should wear white while walking highways at night to improve visibility and safety for drivers and walkers.
Iowan Killed Near Lake Fork in Highway 54 Crash
Mrs. Mare jetta Cherry, 75, of Ruthvenlas, Iowa, was killed Friday when she walked into a truck on Highway 54 near Lake Fork. Sheriff Clair Smith said the driver was not held and Cherry was visiting relatives.
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Lincoln
Ill
Mare Jetta Cherry
Ruthvenlas
Highway 54
Lake Fork
Here
Clair Smith
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