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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1947
Page
4
Mrs Fritz Hansen expresses sincere thanks to relatives neighbors friends and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary sisters for beautiful gifts flowers and cards received during the hospital stay.
Martin Rice a 67 year old Wiota farmer was found dead this morning at his home by neighbors. Acting Coroner Nate Watson attributed death to a heart ailment. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Norway Center Lutheran church with Rev. Carl Wildrick officiating. Interment in Norway cemetery. Remains at Taylor funeral home in Atlantic until service. Born April 6 1880 in Norway. Surviving cousins are John N Rice Anna Rice Ponca City Okla and Mrs C E Ostrus Wiota.
Miles City Montana June 16 quadruplets born to 34 year old Mrs Edward Randash were named by birth order as three girls and a boy. The smallest weighed 1 pounds 12 ounces and the largest 3 pounds 12 ounces. Dr Elna Howard delivered them and said all are doing well. Mrs Randash operates a beauty shop and Randash owns a garage.
Mrs Arthur Montgomery 78 died at a hospital from injuries after a collision 14 miles south of here. Her husband 76 was seriously injured when their car struck a vehicle driven by Rev William Holub of Grundy Center. The crash occurred hours earlier and left Mr Montgomery in serious condition.
Chicago June 16 Earl Bunting president of the National Association of Manufacturers criticized President Truman's veto of the tax bill as a political gamble. He said the measure, aimed at broad tax cuts, jeopardizes jobs and pocketbooks and ups the stakes for the 1948 elections.
William Snouffer returned yesterday from University hospital in Iowa City where he has been under treatment. Della Brown admitted for medical treatment at Atlantic Memorial hospital this morning. Also admitted were Jack Hand of Anita and Clifford Smith of Indianapolis. Several residents left hospital over the weekend including Mrs. Wilbur Knop and Kathleen Sue, and others from Brayton, Adair, and surrounding areas.
New Delhi June 16 India’s princely states were warned by the All India Congress party to align with Hindustan or Pakistan as British power ends in August. The party backed division of India into a Hindu nation and a Muslim one and rejected any state declaring independence. Hyderabad and Travancore had said they would proclaim independence after the British departure. Don’t drive if you drink.
Hamburg residents visited the flood area while Cass county Red Cross holds its annual meeting. Metropolitan Insurance manager heads to New York. Scout camp staff announced. local residents visit family in Atlantic and Omaha. 85 members attend church services followed by a picnic. train service on the Rock Island restored but behind schedule due to soft track. multiple local incidents include speed and stop-sign fines. commencement and communion classes noted with staff assignments and affiliations.
Forty five boys and 46 girls enrolled at the school. Miss Opal MecKeeman will lead Cass 4 H girls to the 18th annual 4 H convention at Iowa State College in Ames Wednesday through Friday. Promoted Robert A. McKellar, son of Mrs Nellie I McKellar, serves aboard the aircraft carrier Philippine Sea and has been advanced to yeoman third class. Invited Atlantic Junior Legion club to Des Moines tournament July 26 for a world series trip. three district teams among 32 eligible include Glenwood Shenandoah and Adair county champions.
Elmer L Coye 66 a Elliott druggist died at 9 a m today at Methodist hospital Omaha where he had been hospitalized since May 29 after a heart attack in his store. Funeral services will be held 1 30 p m Wednesday at the Elliott Christian church Rev William Lee officiating. Burial at Carson Iowa. Born August 22 1880 at Carson he married Bessie Funston November 23 1906. He moved to Elliott from Omaha 15 years ago. Survivors include four daughters Mrs L R Delany Paulson Mont Mrs E B Settle Rockport Mo Mr E B Scurr Omaha and Mrs Arthur Balzer Omaha. eleven grandchildren.
The Rev. Lauren D. Thomas is reappointed pastor of Atlantic First Methodist in Des Moines announced after the Iowa-Des Moines conference. Dr. W. Frank Clayburg becomes district superintendent of Council Bluffs. Other appointments include Rev. Claude W. Cooper to Boone district and Rev. M. A. Gable as chaplain of Des Moines Town Methodist Hospital. Clifford B. Lott ordained elder. Rev. C. P. Henderson retires as supply pastor.
Washington reports the Senate passed a bill ending GI Bill education and training benefits for service personnel enlisting after August 31. The measure moves to the House while another bill expands the Veterans Administration emergency loan fund to 3 million dollars, with loans up to 100 dollars.
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