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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1963

Page

4

Widow Gladys Whittel Found Dead in Sioux City Home

Mrs Gladys Whittel widow of Sioux City newspaperman Harry Whitted was found at the bottom of her stairs Sunday. Authorities said she had been dead about three days and apparently fell. The brief note ends with a road safety plea: Cut your speed when dusk falls you may save a life.

Sioux City Gladys Whittel Harry K. Whitted

Local Justice Fines and Harvest Reports From Atlantic Area

Local briefs note Gary Opold of Harlan fined $5 in a fraud charge for a $3.50 check to John Osborn. Anthony La Breche and Lawrence Wal dau fined for license and overweight violations. Deer hunters report success with Rex Emerson tagging 14 deer and Ray Arn son Jerry taking a six point buck near Walnut. Floyd J. Spies awarded $10,888.86 against Atlantic Moose Lodge, mortgage foreclosed, receiver named. Christmas music program at Atlantic High School and Y Community Chorus Christmas chorale at Methodist church. Cold week forecast with single digits and light snow flurries. record highs and lows noted for comparison. Audubon records 15 and 16 below zero in recent nights.

Rex Emerson Ray Arn Jerry Walnut Floyd J. Spies Atlantic Atlantic Moose Lodge R. Kent Martin Spies S. Howard Rudolph, Jr Atlantic High School Delma Wright Y Community Chorus Methodist Church Iowa Audubon

Derailment blocks CNW freight near Cedar Rapids

Crews worked to clear wreckage from a 152 car Chicago and North Western freight derailment two miles southeast of Cedar Rapids on Sunday. The last 27 cars derailed behind four diesels. several tank cars carried inflammable alcohol but no fire or injuries were reported. Other freights were rerouted and CNW no longer runs passenger trains on the line.

Cedar Rapids Chicago and North Western Railroad Here North Western

Births Report From Atlantic Memorial Hospital

Two at Atlantic Memorial Hospital share the spotlight births include a Parmley son seven pounds thirteen ounces born 12 45 Saturday afternoon and a Lothman daughter nine pounds five ounces born 9 20 Saturday evening.

David Parmley Extra Atlantic Memorial Hospital Kermit Lothman Cumberland Atlantic Memorial

Tractor Accident Claims Life Near Williamsburg

Ezra Zuber aged 56 died when his tractor overturned on his farm three miles northeast of Williamsburg. Authorities said he was attempting to start the engine by towing the tractor with a pickup truck at night when the mishap occurred.

Williamsburg Ezra Zuber Here Zuber

Multiple fires respond to three alarms with minor damage

Atlantic firemen answered three alarms since Saturday night with minor damage at each blaze. A furnace motor shorted at the Ger ald Berg home 1413 Bryn Mawr caused smoke. A car related fire started by a cigaret damaged a seat at the Hoegh oil firm. A hog house corner on the Bill Arthur farm near here was damaged, and Marne firemen dealt with a fire at the Eugene Bancroft farm thawing pipes, damaging a porch and wall.

Atlantic Gerald Berg Bryn Mawr Hoegh Oil Company Second Bill Arthur Here Wiota Arthur Farm 19Th Hillcrest Marne Eugene Bancroft

President Signs Educational Fund Bill

President Johnson signed legislation providing about 1.2 billion dollars in federal aid to higher education over three years. He called the measure the most significant education bill in Republic history and honored Kennedy and Congress for backing it.

Washington Johnson Congress The Republic Capitol Hill John F. Kennedy

Fires Leave Three Families Homeless in Iowa Counties

Three families lose homes in separate fires Sunday across Cedar, Linn, and Clinton counties. Billy Byritcher family of nine between Tipton and Clarence wakes to a burned tenant farmhouse with no insurance. Paul Boesenberg family of eight near Marion also burned out after church. officials suspect chimney start. George Harrisons’ Clinton home gutted. neighbors shelter the young couple and their three week old baby.

Billy Byritcher Tipton Clarence Cedar County Britcher Dick Warden Paul Boesenberg Marion George Harrisons Clinton

Spencer Sheriff Thoras All Dies at 57

Thoras All, Clay County sheriff for 13 years, died at his Spencer home from an apparent heart attack Sunday night. Services tentatively set for Thursday in Spencer. He is survived by his widow Lois, two daughters, a son, four grandchildren, two sisters and a brother. Don’t drive if you drink.

Spencer Thoras All Clay County Lois

Atlantic Memorial Hospital Notes and Patient Roll

Sick and injured visiting hours listed for Atlantic Memorial hospital First floor 1 to 2 30 and 7 to 8 30 p m second and third floors 1 to 4 and 7 to 8 30 p m No morning hours Out of hospital Roger Mikkelsen released Friday from veterans hospital in Omaha after being patient there since Oct 16 Patients admitted include William Hulin Maynard Tye Cecil Denny Mrs Ethel Budd and Anita ten months daughter of Mr and Mrs David Parker all of Anita Colette daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Richter of Viota Harvey Sager Rt 2 and Henry Mathisen 510 West Sixth street Released include Lovie Knudsen 606 West Ninth street Mrs C Replogle 510 East Third street Francis Bender Rt 2 Louis Schaaf of Massena Mrs Ethel Matthews of Brayton Kenneth Formhals of Lewis Jerry McDermott and Dawnel Smith of Anita

Atlantic Memorial Hospital William Hulin Lewis Maynard Tye Griswold Cecil Denny Ethel Budd Anita David Parker Colette Richard Richter Viota Harvey Sager Henry Mathisen West Sixth Street Lovie Knudsen West Ninth Street C. ©. Replogle 510 East Third Street Francis Bender Rt. 2 Louis Schaaf Massena Ethel Matthews Brayton Kenneth Formhals Jerry McDermott Dawnel Smith

Local School Teacher Sprains Ankle. Sub Named

Mrs. Dorothy Braden, sixth grade teacher, sprained her ankle and is replaced by Mrs. Wilma Nelson of Griswold at the school. Mrs. Russell Swanson underwent surgery Friday at Red Oak hospital.

Elliott Dorothy Braden Wilma Nelson Griswold Russell Swanson Red Oak Hospital

Senate passes measure as Bourke Hickenlooper backs plan

Sens. Bourke B. Hickenlooper and Jack Miller join the Senate majority in a 61 to 26 vote. The action reflects bipartisan support for the proposal, with details and implications pending further debate.

Washington Bourke B. Hickenlooper Jack Miller Iowa Senate

President Johnson Receives Compromise Foreign Aid Bill

A compromise foreign aid measure totaling 3.6 billion dollars has been sent to President Johnson for consideration. The proposal outlines funding levels and allocations aimed at supporting allied programs and international stability.

Johnson

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