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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
8
Virginia Dare Lincoln highway Philadelphia April 6 1917 noted in Way Back When vignette. The entry recalls early auto travel and local landmarks while playfully urging caution at night with a proverb about seeing better in darkness.
Kimballton Iowa witnessed a jumbo crowd at the Crystal Springs Creamery golden Jubilee with more than 17,000 onlookers. A parade with 62 floats filled the morning, a noon plume and a baseball game ended 2 to 1 with Kimballton winning. Local dignitaries joined a WOW radio broadcast from the street. Neighboring towns sent floats and members of the Atlantic Junior Chamber joined the festivities.
Notice to water patrons informs residents of flushing of mains Friday 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. and Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 a.m. Patrons are advised to govern themselves accordingly. Paul Van Ackeren Light and Water Supt. 2d Save a Life it may be Yours.
Washington reports a Rome claim of offering Pope Pius XII refuge is denied by White House secretary Stephen Early after a Roosevelt conference. Italy demands pilots for vessels in waters off its colonial coasts, and notes on Albanian and Italian waters are included.
The continued report notes return flights facing heavy anti aircraft fire from Saarbrucken and Arras as bombers strike Saint Quentin Peronne and Cambrai. Troop columns were annihilated roads cut and communications destroyed. Enemy concentrations at St Quentin bombed and planes aided French offensives with tank and infantry attacks as numerous enemy aircraft fell.
Mr and Mrs dint Huddleson Mir and Mrs Ernest Maas express gratitude to friends neighbors relatives and the fire departments of Cumberland and Wiota for help during a house fire at their home. Their thanks cover all who assisted during the incident.
Chicago Wheat ends with a slight advance after a mid session decline, July futures up to 79 1/2 cents, within a peg of the limit. Corn, oats, rye and soybeans close mixed with minor gains and steady prices in cash grain reports.
Closing figures show diverse moves across major names with Am T and T and Texas Co among top gainers. Notable declines include Am Can and several utilities while tech and consumer staples hold steady as marketwide shifts unfold across the NYSE and OTC listings.
Market listing shows cream prices with No. 1 cream 25 cents No. 2 cream 28 cents sweet cream 27 cents epes ex tras 12 1/2 cents medium 10 1/2 cents dirties and checks 8 cents heavy hens over 5 pounds 12 cents 4 to 5 pounds 1 cent light and Leghorn hens 9 cents cocks over 5 pounds 1 cent under 1/2 pounds 6 cents
T. J. Noll of Des Moines assistant adjutant general for Iowa G A R accepts appointment as judge advocate general of the national G A R. He fills the vacancy caused by the death of James W. Willett of Tama. Appointment made by John E. Andrew of Quincy Illinois commander in chief.
Chicago and: hogs 20 000 head direct 10c lower than yesterday then 15 20c off. top $5.35 for 180 270 lb and meat hogs mostly $4.80 5.10. cattle 4 000 with steers and yearlings steady. top straight cattle $10.40, cows strong to $7.75, calves $9 10. sheep 5 500 steady ahead of California lambs.
Combined rig receipts at 16 yards and 10 packing plants in interior Town and southern Minnesota for 24 hours ending 8 am show 34 300 total. Compared with holiday week and year ago totals, prices for barrows gilts and sows vary across weight ranges with bids from 3 50 to 5 05.
Urge drivers to slow down when children are near highways and to be prepared to stop instantly to prevent injuries or fatalities. Emphasizes vigilant speeds, braking readiness, and cautious driving practices around residential areas and school zones.
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