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Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1950

Page

2

Anita-Victor Claussen Leases Waeta Conoco Station and Cafe

Anita Victor Claussen has leased the Conoco Oil Station and Cafe in Waeta, formerly run by Hubert Brown. A grand opening is planned Saturday. Norma Jean Sisler of Anita joins the cafe staff, and Claussen will keep operating his Conoco tank wagon in Anita and nearby Virta areas. Drive carefully on this motor trip.

Anita Victor Claussen Conoco Hubert Brown Waeta Claussen Norma Jean Sisler Virta

Atlantic Girl Wins Music Scholarship in State Contest

Shirley Anderson, top in district and sub state, and high state baritone sax solo ranking, received a $70 Mid Western Music Camp scholarship. Camp director Russell Wiley announced the award as the Lawrence Kansas program opens June 1 on the university campus. Shirley, Atlantic High School graduate, played baritone sax in the school band for five years and is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Jess McCaustland.

Shirley Anderson Lawrence Kans Russell Wiley Shirley Atlantic High School Jess McCaustland Birch Street

Alta Vista Girl Dies As Car Rams Bridge

Elaine Schwickerath 20 was killed when an automobile crashed into Elk Creek bridge just south of Alta Vista Iowa about 1 am Wednesday. Her sisters Coletta 18 and Anelda 16 and brother Gerald 21 the driver suffered injuries ranging from a shoulder cast to a broken nose and bruises.

Alta Vista Elaine Schwickerath Elk Creek Coletta Anelda Gerald

Retiring Owner Thanks Atlan tic Patrons in Farewell Note

On closing the Tots & Teens Shop and retiring from business, St Juanita Reynolds thanks the people of Atlan tic and its trade territory for their generous patronage during these years. The message ends with a call to be vigilant on the road.

Atlantic

Rent Bill Faces New Filibuster Threat In House Move

The House passed a rent control bill 202 to 164 sending it back to the Senate where Senator Cain signals a fresh filibuster. He pledged a vigorous effort to block or amend the measure which could delay final action beyond June 30 when the current act expires. The bill extends federal rent controls by one year with a seven month overall extension and allows counties to remove controls after a public hearing in unincorporated areas. Rep Gross voted with the majority. Iowa Republicans opposed.

House Senate Cain Newsamen

Ask 250000 Damages in Harlan Crash

A civil suit seeks 250000 in damages after a fatal crash in Harlan. Plaintiffs accuse Milo Lenz Gilbert Zahrens vehicle, operated for Stoller Fisheries Inc., of negligent driving including failure to lookout, slow speeds blocking traffic, improper lighting and improper headlamp use. Names of drivers Robert Pugh Harold Kness and five victims Jo Ann Andersen Mary Ann Lindstrom Charles Ocean Robert Brockman Darrell Chamberlain are cited.

Milo Lenz Gilbert Zahren Stoller Fisheries, Inc Robert Pugh Carstensen Harold Kness Lenz Zahren Jo Ann Andersen Harlan Mary Ann Lindstrom Charles Ocean Robert Brockman Darrell Chamberlain Dunlap

Sisson Reported Slowly Improving

Late Monday reports say Gaylin Red Sisson is improving at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. He has regained consciousness and recognizes friends briefly, but recalls none of the accident details or how he was injured. Doctors doubt he will regain use of his arm and brain pressure remains a concern.

Gaylin Red) Sisson Mercy Hospital Council Bluffs Sisson

Apartment Gets Go Ahead in Des Moines Building Plan

Des Moines city issues permits for a million-dollar apartment project with 120 dwelling units despite an injunction request from four neighboring property owners seeking to halt construction.

Des Moines Sprinkler Douses Basement Fire

Automatic sprinkler system inYonkerg basement shoe repair department prevented major damage after a Tuesday morning blaze. Minor damage reported.

Des Moines Yonkerg

Railroad Timetable Highlights Eastbound and Local Lines

Eastbound No 8 Rocket 1 17 am and No 10 Corn Belt Rocket schedule detailed. No 14 Local runs between Council Bluffs and West Des Moines. Westbound No 25 Corn Belt Rocket 5 35 am. No 5 Local 11 06 am. No 7 Rocket 9 18 pm. Atlantic stop times include No 1019 10 45 am and No 1018 3 00 pm. Bus routes listed with times and flag stop notes for Overland Greyhound Union line.

Council Bluffs West Des Moines Schedt Overland Greyhor Union Atlantic

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