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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1940

Page

8

Elk Horn Briefs Show Summer Visits and Staffing

Miss Ramona Lackey from Luck Wisconsin has joined the Salem old people’s home staff in Elk Horn Iowa. Perry high school teacher Leo Petersen is returning home for summer and has been reelected to the Perry faculty for next year. Harold Green and family from Grand Island Nebraska visit relatives here. Mr and Mrs Fred Gude and Mr and Mrs Ed Petersen host relatives from Pipestone Minnesota and Jacob Petersen’s family. Beverly and Clifford Petersen of Mountain Grove Missouri visit the Petersen grandmother with Clifford seeking Iowa summer work.

Elk Horn udJne Ramona Lackey Luck Wis Salem Fred Gude Ed Petersen Pipestone Minn Mr. Petersen Edwin Krogstad Beverly Clifford Petersen Mountain Grove Jacob Petersen Clifford Iowa

Notice to request extra copies of The News Telegram

Those who desire extra copies of The News Telegraph should notify this office in advance so the supply will not be exhausted.

Way Back When June 1 1930 Road Accident and School Board

On June 1 1930 Pat Downey 22 died when a car struck a hole near Ross overturned pinning him under the vehicle Phil Foley of Audubon was injured. At a school board meeting teachers for the coming year were elected including Anna Temple principal Rose Morris and others.

Pat Downey Audubon Cafe Phil Foley Audubon Ross Downey Carrie Wilken Margaret Metzger Anna QO. Temple Rose Morris Besse Tilton Margaret K. Sullivan Jessie McKinnie A. A. Weisbecker

First Presbyterian Church Services and Activities

The church invites friends and strangers to Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 10 55 with a stewardship message. Pledges open the annual canvass. Pastor Chambers will return to the pulpit. Ladies Aid meets Monday for the annual June luncheon Group VI serving. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 30 p m.

First Presbyterian P. Chambers Ladies Aid

Knowledge Test Answers List From Page Two

Answers to tem test questions printed on page two are provided. Items include M and Mme Curie of France Liberia Hexagon Method of committing sui and incomplete entries. Noted answers: South Carolina Tom Mooney Tablespoonfuls circular motion opposite clock hands David and Is sufficient.

Mme, Curie France Liberia South Carolina Tom Mooney David

Powell's Stand-In Killed in Traffic Crash

Funeral services were set for Dr. William V. Dearborn 43 stand-in for Screen Actor William Powell who was killed in a traffic accident. Dearborn who left medical practice years ago to work with Powell and as a bit player died in the crash.

Powell Hollywood William V. Dearborn William Powell Dr. Dearborn

Anita area social notes report district meeting plus visitors

Anita notes list district meeting attendees from Oakland and visiting relatives from Des Moines Council Bluffs and beyond. The item also mentions Creighton University nursing graduates Omaha and a new fountain and back bar at Bongers Bros. drug store.

Des Moines C. Lally St. Ambrose Cathedral Russell McIntyre Omaha William McIntyre John Osen Lynn Northwood Mich Frank Qosen Menlo Bongers Bros. Drug Store

Barber Steve Jacobs committed to Clarinda State Hospital

Steve Jacobs of Avoca Iowa, a local barber, was committed to Clarinda State Hospital on an inebriety charge. He was escorted by Grant West, a court bailiff, while Deputy Sheriff R F McKinley was ill.

State Hospital Avoca Steve Jacobs Clarinda State Hospital Grant West R. F. McKinley

Avoca Briefs Highlight Local Memorial Day Visits

Memorial Day activities include Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mehrens of Omaha visiting Avoca residents and touring the John Dunlevy home in Harlan. Mehrens, Omaha school board member, had sought the lieutenant governor nomination in the Nebraska primary. Walter Burcham heads to Everett Pennsylvania to resume highway work after his father’s death drew him home to Avoca. Mrs. Burcham to join him in Everett. Mr. and Mrs. M A Then spent Memorial Day with his Stanton parents.

Avoca Peter Mehrens Omaha Henry Blust John Dunlevy Harlan Mehrens Nebraska Walter Burcham Everett

Make Solo Flights at Fort Dodge

Griswold Iowa June 1 special report Mr and Mrs Gy R Anderson of Fort Dodge have completed solo flights in aviation their hobby Mrs Anderson formerly Miss Lella Smith of Criswold daughter of Ed H Smith Mr Anderson works in the insurance business

Griswold, In Gy. R. Anderson Fort Dodge

Wiota Odd Fellows and Rebekah to Hold Memorial Services

The Wiota Odd Fellows lodge and the Wiota Rebekah lodge in Wiota Ia will hold memorial services Sunday with a 10 o'clock church service led by Rev A O Long. Afterward members will decorate the graves of deceased members.

Wiota

Drive Safely Near Homes as Kids Play by Highway

Public safety notice urges motorists to slow down when children are present near highways and to be prepared to stop instantly. Emphasizes vigilance for near-road play areas and potential emergency braking.

Wheat and Corn Prices Edge Up in Brief Chicago Trade

Wheat closed higher by half to one cent with July at 82 and Dec around 83 cents on light turnover. Corn firm with July about 61 cents, oats and rye little changed, soy unchanged, cash grain showing scattered yellow corn offers at 64 to 66 cents and soy at 84 to 88 cents.

Chicago Board of Trade

New York Stocks Show Quiet Session With Mixed Shifts

The New York stock market opened firm but eased as trading remained quiet. Major steels, autos, and oils drifted, with Bethlehem Steel, U S Steel, and Montgomery Ward posting losses while Allied Chemical and Coca Cola gained. Closing quotes featured mixed gains and losses across blue chips and rail and utility stocks.

New York Bethlehem Steel U. S. Steel National Chrysler General Motors Allied Chemical Coca Cola American Telephone Weatinghouse Union Pacific Allied Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward United Aircraft Allegh Chrys Cent Can Crue Gen Elec Gen Mtrs Int Hary Int Nick Mack Tr Mid Cent Pete Mont Ward Nat Bis Nat P & L NY Cent Oliver Farm Penn RR Penney Co Pub Serv Pull Inc Radio Rep Stl Sears Roe Sheil

Cattle Steady Hogs 5-10 Cents Lower for Week

Chicago livestock market report notes cattle steady hogs 5 to 10 cents lower for the week. Today's receipts include hogs 4,800 with top around 5.60, cattle and sheep totals varied across markets led by Chicago and South Omaha summaries.

Chicago N. S.p Omaha Soo City St. Paul Buffalo Bebe Oss Cincinnati

pork hog market in Des Moines Iowa bids and weights

Des Moines report shows combined hog receipts at 42 000 for 24 hours ending 8 am. compared with 25 300 last week and 25 600 a year ago. Prices for various weight ranges list steady to down about 10 to 20 cents, with sows and barrows weak to steady in many classes.

Des Moines Iowa Minnesota

Chicago Produce Chicago June 1 Butter and Egg Quotes

Butter prices in Chicago on June 1 show tubs at 26 cents for extras 92 score and 25 for standards 90 score. firsts 24 to 25 cents and specials 26 cents. Eggs tally 34 448 cases with % off current receipts and varied grades. live poultry market listed as closed.

Chicago

Market closing values for major stocks listed

RR 7 percent Std Oil Cal 18 Std Oil Ind 21 Std Oil N J 30 Soc Vac T Texas Co 35 Texas Gulf Su 29 Un Pac 76 Un Carb 63 Utd Air 42 U S Ind Alco 15 U S Rub 17 Un St 46 West Un 15 Westghse Elec 86 West Air 18 Wool worth 380%

Cal Ind Soc Texas Co Texas Gulf Su UN Pac

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