Westward trek through storms to Ponca City and Tucumcari
The narrator describes a stormy drive from Topeka through Arkansas City and Ponca City to Tucumcari New Mexico. Dense rain snow and flooded motels marked most of the trip while locals welcomed moisture for winter wheat. A Montgomery county couple shares a ride tale as family drive troubles surface and highways vary from four to two lanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucumcari
New Mexico
Kansas
Topeka
Arkansas City
Atlantic's
Ponca City
Ponca
Nebraska
Nebraand
Nebr
Oklahoma
Texas Panhandle
Iowa
Tucumecari
Montgomery County
Texas
Fewer Iowa Road Deaths Expected Over New Year Weekend
Iowa safety officials predict about ten deaths and 215 injuries from roughly 650 traffic accidents over the New Year weekend down from last year’s 13 fatalities. Officials urge firm enforcement against drunken driving as Highway Patrol campaigns intensify statewide. The warning stresses avoiding New Year drinking and driving, with patrols watching for even slight driving deviations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Clinton Moyer
Iowa
Moyer
Safety Department
Iowa Highway Patrol
Highway Patrol
David Herrick
Iowan petitions suspension of 18 month term
William F. Vankinson 51 a former bank official now running a Des Moines restaurant has asked for suspension of an 18 month sentence tied to a false Federal Housing Administration loan application. Convicted April 1 1955 his appeal was rejected and he must surrender by Jan 22 unless granted relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
William F. Vankinson
Federal Housing Administration
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Hankinson
Atlantic News-Telegraph Publication Details and Rates
The Atlantic News Telegraph announces evening publication except Sundays. It lists editor contact Easter 98 and business office details. Memberships include Iowa Daily Press Association Iowa Press Association and National Editorial Association. Subscription rates are given for local carrier, Cass counties, wider Iowa, U S and Canada with various term options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Telegraph Pub. Corp
D. Mmpson
Atlantic
Iowa
Congress
Iowa Daily Press Association
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Cass
U. S
Canada
Nehru Ike Talks Yield Promise of Peace and China Hint
Washington reports detail Nehru and Eisenhower private talks as 18 hours of exchanges shape views on peace with Russia and Red China. Nehru sees Ike as sincere for peace. Chiang Kai-shek could be vice president in Red China if peace achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Pearson
Nehru
Ike
Eisenhower
Chiang Kai- Shek
China
Washington
State Department
India
United States
Russia
Red China
Chou En-Lai
Chiang Kaishek
Red
Chiang
Borodin
Chiang Kai-shek
Formosa
Krishna Menon
Menon
Moscow
United Nations
Ihe
9 Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest
Poem questions age limits for enjoying toys and Christmas toys. It argues adults can keep playful spirit without silly limits. The speaker asks if one must abandon toy trains and floor rolls at any age, insisting heart’s joy can endure beyond years. Copyright 1956 by Edgar A. Guest.
Holiday Visits From Readers Mark Folded Cards and Family
WICTA Rozanne Neary of Chicago and Kenneth Neary host holiday guests in their home in Amite and Wichita families gather at parental homes. Leonard Bunnell and Phillip Cullen visit kin in Kansas City before Christmas. Lorenzo Powers in Amite receives a 15 year term after trousers found in a looted store led to his identification. Police traced him to Memphis following the clue “Oh be your age.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicta
Rozanne Neary
Chicago
Kenneth Neary
James Bruner
Wichita
Kan
Milt Bruner
Leonard Bunnells
Kansas City
Max Walker
Phillip Cullen
Amite, la
Lorenzo Powers
Powers
Memphis
Tena
Health Council Suggests Rules For Healthy Feet
Health expert advises parents on foot development from infancy to adulthood. Guidelines cover shoe fit every four to eight weeks, straight heel alignment, avoid pointed stockings, daily foot bathing, and trimming nails. Proper toe alignment and walking stance help prevent arch strain and weak ankles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Foot Health Council
Petty, 82, Dies After Fall at Audubon
C. A. Petty died Wednesday night at Audubon hospital after a fall at home left him with a broken leg. Survived by son Richard, a brigadier general in the air force reserve and United Air Lines VP in Chicago. Born November 2, 1874. Last rites set for 3 p.m. Friday at McFadden's Funeral Home with Rev. James Burkema officiating. burial in Maple Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon
C. A. Petty
Audubon Hospital
Bill Ruddy
Richard
Air Force Reserve
United Air Lines
Chicago
Mr. Petty
McFadden
James Burkema
Maple Grove Cemetery
Family group of 14 heads to Rose Bowl from Charles City
The Clark Walshes and nine children, plus grandparents, board the Rock Island Rose Bowl special in Des Moines at 8:30 p.m. to travel to Los Angeles. Dennis age 3 to Michael 20, eight tickets held by Walsh for Iowa versus Oregon State, staying with Eugene Brumley family in Ontario near Pasadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Clark Walshes
Mason City
Los Angeles
Walsh
Iowa
Oregon State
Dennis
Michael
Loras College
Eugene Brumley
Ontario
Calif
Pasadena
Brumley
Wilson signals continued tenure as defense secretary
UW Charles E Wilson said Thursday he expects to stay as secretary of defense at least until next summer. Returning from a Michigan holiday, he faced questions about Congress completing the military budget by July and whether he would resign after the budget moves forward. He noted plans are uncertain and he prefers not to forecast far ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles E Wilson
Defense
Wilson
Michigan
Congress
Police Use Hammer to Open Cell in Auto Theft Case
Keokuk police used a sledge hammer to break a jail cell lock and open the door holding two teens for auto theft charges Alfred Hall 16 and Edward Wise 17 both of Keokuk were charged after being arrested in Fort Madison Christmas evening in a stolen car. Three other youths in the vehicle were released after stating Hall and Wise had invited them for a ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Alfred Eugene Hall
Edward Allen Wise
Wise
Hall
Fort Madison
Millions of Shooting Stars Hit Earth Daily
New calculations presented to the American Astronomical Society estimate about 200 million meteors enter Earth's atmosphere each day. Ranging from dust specks to BB size, they weigh at least 10 tons in total and travel 30 000 to 180 000 mph. Most burn up from atmospheric friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Space
Earth
Moon
Mars
American Astronomical Society
American Assn. For
Advancement of Science
Peter M. Millman
Miriam S. Burland
National Research Council
Dominion Observatory
Canada
Employment Security Commission Likely to Appeal Two Cases
Des Moines Iowa officials say the Employment Security Commission will appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court two district court cases over employer insurance tax rates. Attorney Don Allen notes the commission may seek legislative changes in 1957 to clarify the law amid disputes with about a dozen employers. The issue arose after the 1955 tax rates were recomputed to align with the federal bureau. About 220,300 miles of railway lines exist in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Iowa Supreme Court
Don Allen
Commission
Federal Bureau of Employment Security
Pasadena Prep for Rose Parade Crowd Overload
Pasadena Police Chief Clarence Morris estimates about 500000 cars and 1000000 people will descend on Pasadena for the Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl game Tuesday. The parade features 63 floats 20 bands 200 horses plus banner carriers and three rose covered cars for grand marshal Eddie Rickenbacker and officials. Do not drive if you drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Clarence Morris
Rose
Eddie Rickenbacker
Just a Glass of Hool a Day
Public service advertisement promotes overseas relief aid for war famine and disaster victims. It invites gifts through Protestant Catholic or Jewish faith groups and credits The Advertising Council and Newspaper Advertising Executives Associations for cooperation during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Advertising Council
Newspaper Advertising Executives Associations
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hong Kong
NFO
Aldubon
Marvan Nissen
Hamlin
Audubon County
National Farmers Organization
Franklin Wahlert
Extra
Anthony May
Glen Burkey
Gurnsey
Wyo
Atlantic News-Telegraph
Atlantic News - Telegraph
Grew Pearson
Bulgaria
Kremlin
Soviet Union
U.S.A
Louey Johnson
Truman
Johnson
John Foster Dulles
Nixon
Dulles
Portugal
Goa
Oast
Pakistan
Kashmir
Mehru
Philippines
Germany
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Just Folks
Edgar A. Guest
Santa Claus
Health Council
Herman N. Bundesen
M.D
A.N
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Rose Bowl
BP Defense
Employment Security Commission
East Side
West Side
LaVista Place
Highland Adda
Fairlawn
Ea City
Carrie
Pleasus
Kodak and
Waowmle
Johnson Photo Company
Everything Photographic
Hall Atlantic
Brown’s
Budget Shop
Phoeni
Women’s & Children's Felt
Oxfords
Browns Shoe Fit Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!