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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1955
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Ernest Skinner in Brighton report burglars entered their home while their cocker spaniel devoured a four pound roast. The burglars fled with an electric iron and toaster, leaving other valuables. A parrot in the next room cried out repeatedly alerting the intrusion.
Lumberman A P Dacus aims to locate the Sultana hulk in the Mississippi near West Memphis Arkansas. He notes the 1865 disaster killed 1457 aboard, shifted river channels, and claims the wreck lies on his riverside land ready for restoration and public display.
Massena reports social visits and travels from Des Moines to Drake University summer session. Mrs. Peel and Mrs. Mc Laughlin of Creston stop in Des Moines. Effie Wollenhaupt hosts and prepares a Drake summer session. Harry Cole returns from Ft Worth to Massena. Wilbur Bell visits Massena and Villisca relatives. James Flaherty spends the weekend with J F Flaherty and Robert in Knoxville. Pauline Waggoner and her son Charles stay with the Flahertys.
MAL BOYE profiles two Fort Stanton cemeteries, one newer former Army post hospital graveyard with 951 mariners and Graf Spee sailors, and a smaller 1855 military cemetery of cavalrymen. He contrasts care and atmosphere with eastern peers, noting rustic, welcoming grounds and restful views.
The feature notes a wide Father’s Day market with ads pushing apparel, haberdashery, sporting goods, tobacco and jewelry. It highlights dads who DIY in garages and basements, buying tools, paints, lumber, bookshelves, and patio furniture, plus the enduring necktie as a classic gift.
Foundation releases its own forecast indicating new ties will be presented with love to the nation. The eve Sunday message suggests the plan may reach 21 million in outreach and influence.
Audubon launches eight week municipal recreation program under Mayor Sam Ross with supervision by James LaFollette principal. Red Cross and library trustees co sponsor. Activities include swimming, story hour, arts and crafts, baseball softball ping pong archery and other sports.
A scientific note states one cubic mile of sea water contains more than 12 billion pounds of magnesium. The finding highlights the vast mineral content of oceans and implications for future extraction.
Emma Krause and Dora Faga returned from Manitou Springs Colorado after visiting the Krause family and attending Roger Krause's graduation. Donna Foss of Iowa State Teachers College is on a 10 day visit with her parents Roy and Mrs Foss. Etta Detwiler from Denver visits Adair. Robert C Faga of Springfield Illinois visited with friends. Laura Hosier spent two days in town. Paul Faga comes home from Concordia College. Ivan Bolton leaves for a 10 day vacation. Eddie Vande Vleet of Pomona California visits Charles Brainard. The average US farm uses kilowatt hours per month.
Elk Horn adds two instructors for next school year. William Spellman will teach commercial subjects and serve as junior coach. He previously taught at his prior school, bringing experience to the Elk Horn faculty.
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