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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1950
Page
12
Hannah Sorensen and C A Sorensen administrators of the estate appoint Jones Cambridge Cart attorneys at 4 East Sixth Street Atlantic Iowa. The notice identifies the law firm handling the administration.
Sealed bids due by 10 00 a m June 15 1950 at the Iowa State Highway Commission Ames for one two ton used Ford 14 ton truck trade in P EF No A 2692 license 2182 Forms from HM E Porter Atlantic Iowa Preference given to Iowa grown products and coal Walter Ruther State Car Dispatcher
Receipts show 11 000 hogs and 13 000 cattle available in Chicago and Des Moines markets with feeders and cows steady to lower. Hogs soften with lighter weights most active and sows weak. cattle steady to lower on general run. soybeans and wheat slump on Board of Trade trading. Chicago cash grain shows corn and soybeans mixed with various No 1 yellows and wholesale prices. Des Moines packing plants report uneven demand across barrows and gilts with steers and calves selling slowly and stockers firming modestly.
Griswold residents hosted a varied guest list over Memorial Day including Mrs. D O Herbert of Atlantic and Louis O Reinigs Hinsdale Illinois. Visitors from Kansas City Mo and Chicago also stopped by while Des Moines and Denver guests were hosted for health reasons. Verle Brownell and Ida Petersen joined Griswold locals as the Williams family prepared to relocate to Houston Texas this week.
The Oak of Alfouville a nine century old tree near Yvetot in Seine Inferieure France sheltered a hollow trunk church since 1605 with a chapel on the level floor and a sacristan's dwelling above. Tomorrow the piece notes gateways to perfect hospitality.
Williams remains employed at Joyce Lumber. Kenneth and Mrs Ericksen move into the Williams home. Mrs Mildred Strom and daughter Ruty relocate to Red Oak. Several residents like Glen Stevens, Roy DeWitt and Dale Willoughby spend weekends visiting relatives. Mrs DeWitt and Diane stay with D R Kipps in Elliott. Miss Willa DeWitt plans summer school and graduation. Charles Tompkins and Baldwin families host visitors. Delores and Gloria Hancock accompany Guy Stevens to Des Moines.
Road safety reminder urges drivers to reduce speed after sunset to prevent accidents. Authorities emphasize visibility and reaction time, noting higher crash risk at dusk.
Donald Curry, a Creighton commercial student, is at home for summer. Charles Steinhoff leaves for Los Angeles to enroll at USC for the summer session. Steinhoff plans to coach Massena this fall. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Cruise visited Omaha for Mary Ann Cruise’s nursing degree at Creighton College. She previously attended Duquesne College after Massena High School.
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