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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1956
Page
4
Dr. Rus of Mount Vernon and Dr. Cole of Cornell are honored at a dinner in their praise as a world tour report is promised, with Mrs. Cote presiding. The event aims to recount travels and achievements for the guests.
Funeral services for Mrs. Stena Nielsen of the Salem home were held Wednesday at the Harlan Lutheran church. The Reverend Lyle Paulsen officiated and burial followed in Harlan cemetery. Survived by son H C Nielsen of Harlan. She died Sunday evening in Elk Horn on her 90th birthday.
City officials met in extended session to discuss a neighbor’s dog nuisance, barking at pedestrians and morning disturbances at the Wheatley residence. The meeting also covered plans for a public briefing with Col John Green about a new reserve unit, set for city hall Wednesday at 8 pm. Des Moines reports noted three Young Democrats of Iowa appointments by State President Sherwin Markman. Tom Skornia, Lee Pesses, and David Gonnerman were named college secretary, state executive secretary, and newsletter editor respectively. Fort Madison reports John William Moore, 31, of Burlington, escaped from a state prison farm while wearing prison clothes. he was serving a forgery sentence.
A public safety advisory urges drivers to slow down at dusk to reduce crashes. Authorities note low visibility and increased risk as daylight fades.
A car registered to James Thomas Kehler of Spring Valley Illinois and found near Dallas after a branch bank holdup is linked to Kehler who faces bank robbery charges in Warren County District Court and in Federal Court. He was identified as the bandit who robbed the Mile office of the Peoples Trust and Savings Bank in Indianola and fled with 1400 dollars.
A Chicago and North Western freight-train collision near Wheaton Illinois killed a hobo who was riding one of the trains and injured a second worker. Fifty six freight cars derailed with fuel and lumber yard debris scattered along the right of way. Fire prevented quickly, but crews extinguished the flames.
Rep. Weaver Nebraska says Agriculture Department will issue a liberal interpretation of the soil bank law aiding Nebraska Iowa farmers. Benson warns drought areas in southwestern Iowa and southeastern Nebraska could be declared disaster areas with federal relief.
Fourteen members and two leaders attended the May gathering. Larry Jessen is chosen to attend the 4H short course at Ames in June 1921. Mary Ann McGovern and Charlotte Kinen demonstrated the claw hammer and uses Bruce Berends spoke on showmanship. Larry Jessen Roger Lowe and Lowell Wedemeyer will plan the club tour with lunch by the girls. Judy Wimner 17 will reign as queen of New Sharon Centennial Rouse Show. She was selected Thursday as drum majorette and high school cheerleader.
Oklahoma City reports a spring influx of faster terrapins on highways. Drivers swerve to avoid them as terrapin racing grows into a quirky state pastime. Julian Frazier notes dry spells followed by rain drive migrations to higher ground and adds a lighthearted take on mating behavior.
MissourI State College at Maryville plans to send a student to summer graduate studies at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. Mrs. Moore will also attend summer school. CARD OF THANKS expresses gratitude for cards gifts and flowers received during hospitalization and thanks neighbors for their kindness. 1d8 Mrs Laurence Nelson
Mr and Mrs Thomas McCabe of Arlington Virginia are visiting aunt Mrs Henry Christensen and other friends in Cumberland. Jack Moore son in law of Dr and Mrs Frank Pop was graduated from Northwest.
Our staff salutes local dairy men for advances in breeding feed and Grade A trends. The dairy industry has become technical and profitable for those who keep pace, with better breeding, feeding, and modern practices driving prosperity.
The note argues that America faces a milk surplus and urges dairymen to encourage friends and families to drink one extra glass daily. It calls for setting an example at home to boost consumption and avoid waste.
Purina reports improved Nursing Chow and Calf Startena products drawn from Purina Farm and Laboratory Research. The company highlights its commitment to high quality animal nutrition backed by farm and lab knowledge.
The notice cites Purina Farm calves growing by 3 to 1067 percent with no rise in feed amounts. It invites inquiry into local results of the Purina Calf Plan, claiming it helps raise larger calves at a lower cost than milk alone.
Dairy experts say mastitis affects about a quarter of cows and costs the industry. Recommendations include washing udders, using Purina Disinfectant, regular strip cups, dipping teats before and after milking, careful milking machine use, clean barn floors, weekly disinfection, ample dry bedding, avoiding crowding, and removing udder injury risks from barns.
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