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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1940

Page

4

Former Anita Walnut Resident Killed in Crash

Walnut Iowa December 7 192? Spervial Garnett Moore 24 of Forest City Iowa formerly of Walnut and Anita killed yesterday in an auto accident near Scott City Kansas. Body to Anita for funeral Sunday. Burial Evergreen Cemetery Anita. Survived by parents widow two children and sister Luella Forest City.

Walnut Garnett Moore Forest City Anita Srott City Kan W. F. Moore Long Funeral Home Evergreen Cemetery Moore Curtis Moore Luella

Greek advance and Italian retreat amid frontline skirmishes

Greek forces continued their push after ousting Badoglio, occupying Santi Quaranta and Argyrovastro and pressing the fascist rear guard to retreat. Italian units pulled back toward Chimara and Delvino, while Greeks secured Moscopolis and pushed Italians from positions near Pogradec in the north.

Santi Quaranta Argyrovastro Greeeks Chimara Del_ vino Moscopolis Pogradec

Local News Briefs from Atlantic Area

A. J. Joy of Anita visited Atlantic on business. Marriage licenses issued for Larry R. McMahon of Orient and Dorothy G. Darling. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Shepherd and family shopped in Atlantic. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Sorenson and family also shopped here. Jeannette Squires returned from Minneapolis. Clyde Herring Jr. stopped en route to Rolla to work as sanitary engineer for a new army camp project after Chanute Field. Sam Willoughby, Keith Shepherd, and Ray Kauffman enlisted in the local National Guard. Mrs. Ernest P. Greve and daughter Donna Jane honored at University of Omaha convocation. Dr. H. M. Gage spoke.

Clyde Herring, Jr E. E. Herring Rolla, Mo Chanute Field Rantoul Sam Willoughby Cumberland Keith Shepherd Atlantic Ray Kauffman Wiota National Guard P. P. Edwards Mis. Greve Ernest P. Greve Omaha Greve University of Omaha Donna Jane H. M. Gage Coe College Miss Greve

Anita Cops First in Three-School Declamatory Meet

Anita high school's three contestants earned first division status at a three-school declamatory contest held Thursday night at Anita High. Contestants from Adair Wiola and Anita competed with James Miller in Salvages Beulah Nevens in Danny's Little Tin Soldier and Richard Duthie in Four O'clock at the Sip n Bite.

Anita Anita High School Adair Wiola James Miller Beulah Nevens Danny Richard Duthie Duane Karns Charles Inghram

Funeral Services Held for Harry H. May in Extra

Funeral services for Harry H. May who died Tuesday were held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Extra Christian church with Rev. Brady Brown officiating. Pallbearers included D. E. West, William Pardee, Warren Chase, Anthony Bintner, Jeff Roberts and Earl McKibben. Burial followed at Extra cemetery. Six children, six siblings, and one sister from California attended. another sister could not attend.

H. H. May Extra Harry H. May The Christian Church Brady Brown Ed Tibben George Anderson Charles Foss Farmer James Ava Nelson D. E. West William Pardee Warren Chase Anthony Bintner Jeff Roberts Earl McKibben May Will Cossey Fleming Colp Jesse Hamilton Long Beach Cal

Roosevelt pledges aid to Greece in war with Italy

President Roosevelt pledged U S aid to Greece in its battle against Italy in a mirrored exchange with King George II. The message noted U S policy to aid those defending against aggression and cited Red Cross relief totaling 224000 dollars. Details on specific aid steps remained unclear including loans or delivery of aircraft and ships.

Washington Roosevelt Greece Italy George II United States U. S Britain Red Cross

Funeral rites for H. H. May observed

Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ellis of San Francisco and Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne May with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Morton of Des Moines who returned home after services for H. H. May who died suddenly Tuesday. Mrs. Will Cossey of Fleming Colorado stayed briefly.

Charles Ellis San Francisco LaVerne May Maurice Morton Des Moines H. H. May May Will Cossey Fleming, Colo

Brazil's Coffee Industry: From Arabia Seeds to Global Scale

The story traces Brazil's vast coffee sector back to 300 years ago when Arabians introduced plantings that transformed the region. It notes how initial plantations grew into a world leading industry shaping economy and trade. Facts highlight origin, expansion, and enduring influence on commerce.

White House Construction and Build Material

The White House is constructed of white freestone and painted white. The description notes the exterior color and chosen stone as defining features of the building.

White House

Fight Over Iowa School Receipts Sparks Budget Debate

Des Moines Iowa December 7 A proposed shift of 2 000 000 in annual tuition and fee receipts from Iowa s three major universities into the general fund faces a tough path as legislators split. The Iowa Taxpayers association lists the measure among 1941 suggestions, while polls show near equal support and opposition. Universities now retain fees and tuition beyond annual appropriations, with supporters calling for budgeting by the legislature, mirroring a prior shift in state agencies two years ago.

Des Moines Iowa Taxpayers Association International News Service General Assembly University of Iowa Iowa State College Iowa State Teachers College State Highway Commission Tax Commission Motor Vehicle Department

Keokuk Mechanic Rescued From Flaming Oil Pit

Victor South a garage attendant at the Tigue Motor company in Keokuk narrowly escaped death when flames enveloped him while cleaning a grease pit with gasoline. Nearby workers pulled him free and he was sent to a hospital for treatment.

Keokuk L.N. S Victor South Tigue Motor Company South

Rail timetable for Rock Island lines and branches

Eastbound trains No 8 Rocket at 1 30 am No 6 Local 4 18 pm No 14 Flyer 9 25 pm stop limits Atlantic to West Des Moines Nos 8 and 14. Westbound No 23 Flyer 7 25 am No 6 Local 10 25 am No 7 Rocket 9 25 pm Audubon Branch depart Atlantic 10 45 am arrive 3 00 pm Griswold Branch No 1085 8 00 am No 1034 10 00 am

Atlantic West Des Moines Audubon Griswold

Fort Crook to Get $10 Million Bomber Plant

Eastern Nebraska business leaders expect a major boost as plans for a $10,000,000 bomber assembly plant at Fort Crook near Omaha move forward. The Glenn L. Martin unit will employ about 9,000 on the main shift and may add two more shifts during the defense emergency. construction should start within a month as one of four midwest plants.

Omaha Neb ON. S Nebraska Fort Crook Glenn L. Martin Company Baltimore, Md Midwest

Albanian Blood Feudists Operate Under Law of Lek

Albanian feudists function under the Law of Lek allowing a truce period during which they will not be shot if they visit town host a party or gather crops. Pedestrians are not armored and risk violence outside this framework.

Albania

Drive Carefully Near Children on Highway

Urge drivers to slow down in areas with children near highways and to maintain vigilance for sudden stops. Stress the need to react instantly to protect vulnerable pedestrians and prevent injuries.

136 Doctors and Specialists to Aid in Draft

Des Moines Iowa December 7 136 physicians dentists and specialists were appointed to draft advisory boards by Governor George Wilson to speed induction under the selective service plan. The consultants will aid local draft boards in deciding eligibility in their counties and nearby areas and reduce rejections from the first queue of 2232 men. In Council Bluffs area appointments include M C Hennessy and Matt Tinley surgeons F E B Wilson dentist A A Johnson Guy R McCutchen internists A M Dean Jack V Treynor eye ear nose and throat E J Gottach orthopedist and W E Ash psychiatrist.

Des Moines T. N George Wilson Council Bluffs M. C. Hennessy Matt Tinley Coun Cil

Burke and relatives attend Neola funeral

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Burke of Anita and Mrs. Lena Earl of Wiota traveled to Neola to attend funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Kelly Gaffney at the Neola Catholic church this morning.

Anita. la Ernest Burke Anita Lena Earl Wiota Neola Neola Catholic Church Margaret Kelly Gaffney

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Anita, Walnut Badoglio Iowa Ritz Bros Chester Morris Girl From God's Country Faye Gragle Jack Oakie John Payne Mion Jenkins Esther Ralston Vicholas Brothers Sacra A A. J. Joy Larry R. McMahon Orient Dorothy G. Darling Irwin W. H. Shepherd Near T. M. Sorenson Near Extra Minneapolis Jeannette Squires Minn Anita Cops Stoddard Brothers John H Breckenridge Ten Eyck New York City Camp Dix N. J Roy D. Lapp June Rhodes Dale House Rock Island Interstate Line Burlington Bus Line Cardio Atlantic News Telegraph Check One Magazine Collier's Weekly Look the Picture Mag Redbook Magazine Parents’ Magazine Christian Herald Liberty Magazine American Boy One Magazine Check One National Livestock Pro Household Magazine Breeder's Gazette Farm Journal National Sportsman Woman's World Pathfinder Capper’s Farmer Silver Screen American Poultry Joy Golf Magazine Science and Discovery American Home Fact Digest Sports Afield True Story McCall's Magazine Gazines the Atlantic News-Telegraph News-Telegraph LaViata Place Harry Morton
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