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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1955
Page
2
Des Moines Roosevelt High hosted graduation exercises Thursday for Darwin Lee Simon son of Mr and Mrs Simon Faaborg. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Emory Nelson and daughter Judy, and Mr and Mrs Lyle Faaborg.
The article outlines preparing pullets for laying by using good range conditions, steady growth, and timely housing. It stresses balanced feed and water, clean, dry range, and early culling of underdeveloped birds to improve final laying performance and price on the fryer market.
Evening News columnist Bil McGowran reports that Americans live in a world of easy credit and lavish spending. He cites auto financing with small down payments, banks readily granting loans, and a general sense of booming consumption amid speculation Hawaii? No, California dealers offer new sedans for 3500 to 3900 with 150 down.
Private industry boosts wages by eight billion dollars over last year as hiring and earnings rise. Ford and others sign labor contracts with higher pay, while layoff benefits ease retailer concerns. Consumer spending climbs to an annual 343 billion with more middle income households driving demand.
Mrs W H Noland and Jon returned Thursday from Gwen City where they attended Capt Harold Fischer celebration Wednesday. They were guests of the George Cole family at Forest City that evening.
Wendell Pellett near Atlantic undertook a long conservation project on his Cass county farm. He restored soil and adopted a three year crop rotation, terraced slopes, and ditches to prevent erosion. Buildings were modernized including an eight room house and rebuilt barn. The farm runs 175 hogs, 50 cattle, 200 chickens, and crops 70 acres of corn while supporting local conservation work and community roles.
Rev. and Mrs. Lester Hancock and sons John Mark and Craig Allan arrived at Mrs. ees parents home afternoon from Oakville. Rev. Hancock left for the conference held in Maine.
A sale of the radio OTA BX licenses allows Murphy to acquire a share in KRNT TV in the area. The notice warns not to drive if you drink.
One year old Mr. Pleasant, governor of Hawkeye Boys State, outlined a four point legislative program for the mythical State Legislature. He spoke at Gov Leo Hoegh's desk during a news conference, explaining the program he came for Boys State.
In The Service, her eldest son PFC Bernard Thee en Ranerica is noted as serving in Seoul Korea. A young man fled from San Francisco to Ken.
Walt Disney schedules a July 11 live telecast from Disneyland Park in Anaheim to promote the park. The 5:30 to 7 PM CST program will feature Disney plus Irene Dunne Don McNeill Danny Thomas Ray Bolger Art Linkletter and 22 cameras covering 160 acres with 5000 guests invited and expected sponsors. Disney will host a tour of Tomorrowland Frontierland Adventureland and Fantasyland revealing stages and previews of the park and its attractions.
Attendees from Massena Gretna Bridgewater and Storm Lake celebrated John Boehler Vetterick earning a Bachelor of Science in business administration at Simpeon College p.m. ceremony. Family members include L A Vetterick Richard Ames Mrs Lester Swartzlander and others. John plans time in Colorado and Richard will attend Iowa State summer session.
The committee in charge of the homecoming here reports the program complete for June 27 to 29. The Grain Belt Carnival Co. will be there three days, Roberts Co. Free Acts on the 20th, and the Skippy Anderson Orchestra will play for the dance on June 29. Other attractions are lined up for the second day.
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