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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1948
Page
6
Des Moines reports the corn hog feeding ratio on May 15 at 8.8, about half of last year's 15.1 on the same date. The drop comes as hog prices fell more than feeds, while poultry and dairy feed ratios steadied and the prices received index rose 33 points from last year.
Lake City hosts Casey-Frank Fawcett and Mrs Ida Miller on Monday. Numerous local families visit relatives across Canton Nebraska Des Moines Indianola Atlantic and Winterset for schooling nursing and summer plans. Activities include church VBS Sister Mary Leo at St Josephs and a Cub Scouts wiener roast.
Charles City developers seek improvement on 20 homes to finance 50 more in a proposed addition near the city line. Russell Suhr says final FHA approval is awaited for 46 homes in the eastern residential section. R A Stolz Construction continues a 50‑house project from last year and J E Armstrong plans 40 houses across 1948 and 1949 near the northern city limits. Harold Henry says housing is needed as industry expands and families move in.
Jessie Wheeler of Anita visits Mrs. Alice Trailer. Kenneth Everhart and family from Des Moines stay with Mark Andersons. Albert Schniter of Corley and Fred Ellis of Sac City visit Mrs. Frank Gress. Ed Collins in Creston. Skow sisters from Walnut visit Earl Namany. Mrs. Harry Schultz of Glendale arrives. Mae Pardee’s cataract operation in Omaha success. Schultz to care for her mother several weeks.
Washington reports a potato surplus threatens policy as agriculture officials expect a flood of spuds to market soon. The department may again buy excess to meet grower price guarantees, with past two years costing over 1.265 billion dollars. Projected purchases could reach 25 million bushels by July end, mainly in California North Carolina and Virginia.
Grant residents share holiday journeys with Cedar Falls and Des Moines connections. Miss Naomi Penfold completes freshman year at State Teachers College. Portland Oregon visitors Virgil and Mrs Anderson arrive at Clifford Embree home amid pneumonia illness. Bob Jones returns from Maryville visit with Clyde and Mrs Jones. Kenneth McAninch of Eustis Nebraska visits Grant acquaintances. Weekly mother daughter tea at Noble Center church attended by Mrs H H Weaver Morris Weaver and families. Harvest field trips take several local families to nearby work sites.
The article notes the Harold Schulers planning to return to the area this week after seeking work in the south with their combine and truck. It highlights the ongoing mobility of rural workers in the region.
Two Des Moines quartets will represent Iowa at the international barbershop harmony contest in Oklahoma City June 11 and 12. They join quartets from 40 states and Canada in the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America event.
Elliott and Mrs Dant sold their home to Mr and Mrs Laird and plan move to Des Moines where Mr Dant will work. Axel Lantz bought a Red Oak Highland avenue home. Garland Lewis bought the D B Carlisle building east of the Community Oil station to convert into living quarters shop and display room.
The Brighton Bobcats met May 27 at Bobby Reason's home in Maine with Jerry Webster joining as a new member. Plans were made for a club tour on June 6 and a June 24 meeting at Bobby Gress. Franklin Victory Farmers Picnic Then Kittenball Game Then Next Meeting Friday Evening.
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