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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1962
Page
3
L. G. Willey of Clinton recounts the Northern Pacific wreck near Missoula as he rode with 2 veterans of the old Iowa Field Artillery returning from the Seattle World's Fair. He described jolts and a tilted dome car on the embankment and shared a private church service of thanks after the incident.
The north transept of St Pauls Cathedral in London was reopened today following damage from a German bomb during an air raid on April 17 1941. The restoration marks a return to normal at the historic church.
The Griswold Red Cross water safety classes at Wakonda Pool run 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with 10 lessons for 377 students from Griswold schools. Instructors include Richard Legg and Patricia Pellett. assistants are listed. Finals and certificates will be awarded Thursday with progress shown to parents.
AP reports the Missoula list of injured from Sunday’s Northern Pacific Railroad crash includes Richard Mostrah Minnesota but no town, George Guinthie Rock Island UE, Charles Case Davenport Iowa EH, Salke Iowa with no town, Herman Fedder Moline TH, John A Feeney Jr Iowa, Frank Griffin Davenport Lowe, Lou Green Devenport Iowa, Harry Huss Davenport Iowa, Clarence Wooly Des Moines P G Willey Chinton Iowa.
Patients at Atlantic Memorial hospital include Lanny Kite Thomas Petrzilka Marian Boyd Linda Thom and others from Marne with injuries from a northeast Marne crash Sunday night. Several named residents were treated released from the hospital and others were reported home or in recovery.
A concise caution about pursuing action that begins as another ends, warning that attempts to halt one process can inadvertently trigger a new effort. The message emphasizes prudence in policy and procedure to avoid unintended consequences.
A reminder urges drivers to reduce speed at dusk to prevent crashes and save lives. Authorities emphasize increased vigilance as light fades and pedestrian activity rises.
Senator Mundt says Secretary Freeman wishes he could retract his May 7 comment that Estes case was blown out of proportion. He said Freeman believes the case is far more serious and noted Estes is under probe for alleged government grain storage and cotton allotment schemes. The Senate and House panels continue hearings starting June 27 to examine favoritism and bonds related to Estes business.
William 8 Shef chik of Valparaiso Indiana was fined 51 dollars and costs in justice court on an overload charge. Atlantic moves noted for Charlies A Dem ick Omaha residence and 12 years in Omaha. Former Atlantic residents John Anderson Chatsworth California visiting in Atlantic for several weeks. Phillip Kapfer Boone visiting his in law Roy Bierbaum Griswold while pursuing doctorates at Ohio State University. Atlantic High School 15th annual class reunion set for Saturday at 7 pm Moose club chaired by Catherine Lewer with reservations through her in Washington. Carol Haas and Marilyn Thomason of Atlantic are visiting Seattle while employed as stenographers at Union Pacific HQ Omaha.
A replica Mercury 7 spacecraft will tour Atlantic on Wednesday from 4 30 to 5 30 p m near the city park. The display promotes the Freedom bond drive and will be donated by McDonnell Aircraft and GM Chevrolet.
Mrs. Margaret Zinn of Hartley was named secretary-treasurer. The Atlantic fire department was called to a basement fire at the LaVern McDonald home, 1003 Walnut street, started in stored winter clothing. Moose Cubs vs Elk Horn Cubs scheduled at Sunnyside park with Elks Midgets vs Elk Horn Midgets in the second game.
A concise reflection stating that individuals who focus on their own affairs succeed due to having little competition. It emphasizes personal discipline and isolation from outside disruption as pathways to success.
Clement Wilson 64 died at 6 30 p m Saturday at his home two miles northwest of Elliott He was born on the family farm and was married to Ada Jennings of Elliott Nov 24 1923 He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic church Surviving are four children Norbert Grant Dr Robert Wilson Missouri Valley Barbara and Tom at home a grandson Bill Wilson a sister Mrs Marion Howell Onawa and a brother Bertram Elliott Rosary Monday at Nelson funeral home Red Oak last rites 10 am Tuesday
Elk Horn local contractor Nels Larsen died at Harlan hospital early today after a heart attack suffered Sunday. Survived by two sons Kenneth and Allan. Body to lie in state at Jensen funeral home.
An earthquake rattled Sarajevo prompting residents to spill into streets in fear. The report also notes Byblos in Lebanon, once the Bible's namesake, now a fishing village with about 1,000 inhabitants.
Griswold Mr and Mrs Leon Pelzer welcome a daughter weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces born at 4 50 AM at Atlantic Memorial hospital. Mt Etna and Massena area families announce births including a son to Mr and Mrs Dale Miller born June 8 at Greenfield hospital.
Mr and Mrs Fritz Simpson were among about 2000 guests from newsapers radio and television groups who visited Lewis and Clark lake near Yankton South Dakota for a Chamber of Commerce sponsored outing. Activities included a tour of Gavins Point dam and powerhouse and visits to the Gavins Point national fish archery and aquarium and recreational areas. Lewis and Clark lake drew 2 000 000 visitors in 1961 and is a long man made lake created by the U S Army Corps of Engineers on the Missouri river.
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