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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1956

Page

4

Peculiar Taste Of City's Water To Stay For Awhile

Atlantic residents may notice a temporary taste or odor in the water for about six months. Water expert John R. Sperry of Aurora Illinois explains crenothrix growth fed on iron in older mains is dying off after filtration improvements. The new iron removal plant reduces iron, starving the organisms and causing a short term upset as water mains flush, with levels improving as the six month period progresses.

Atlantic John R. Sperry Aurora Ill Third Olive Streets Jack Germain Sperry Walker Process Company Germain LaVista

Wisconsin Democrats Seek Kefauver Delegation Support

Backers of Adlai Stevenson and Averell Harriman urged Wisconsin delegates at the state convention to back their candidates if Kefauver releases his 28 Wisconsin votes. Senator Lynn Stalbaum wore Harriman buttons while touting hidden sentiment for Harriman as Kefauver remains the only primary entrant. The three day convention featured Hubert Humphrey as keynote speaker.

Superior Wis. W Adlai Stevenson Averell Harriman Wisconsin Sen. Estes Kefauver Tennessee Stevenson Harriman Eisenhower New York Kefauver Lynn Stalbaum Racine Fas Sbneor Sen Hubert Humphrey D-Minn

Mrs Thompson of Wiota Dies

Mrs Martin Thompson 61 died at Methodist hospital in Omaha. She was born June 16 1895 at Millard Nebraska and married to Martin Thompson July 17 1914. Funeral at Crosby Kunold Omaha. Survivors include husband nine children and 327 grandchildren.

Wiota Martin Thompson Methodist Hospital Omaha Millard Neb Martin Crosby- Kunold Ave Farnam Irene Ohrt Manilla Melvin Martin Jr Bert Robert John Leonard Brayton William Anita Glen

Newton man guilty of first degree murder in in-law slaying

Robert W. Price, 31, of Newton, found guilty of first degree murder in the shotgun killing of Jerald W. Warner, 27, of Baxter, on the Warner farm January 4. Jury recommends life imprisonment. sentencing set for June 29. Price held without bond. He testified he could not recall firing any shots.

Newton Robert W. Price Price Jerald W. Warner Baxter Warner Farm NH. G. Yoder

Weekend Forecast Shows Warm Humidity and Scattered Showers

Partly cloudy with scattered showers or thunderstorms through Sunday. Continued warm and humid with a low around 60 Saturday night and a high in the lower 90s Sunday. Outlook calls for partly cloudy skies and more showers Monday.

Des Moines Robbery Suspect Sought After Omaha Arrest

Des Moines police reported Paul R. Smell, 41, sought in a 2300 dollar Hilltop Super Valu holdup, had been arrested in Omaha. Edward A. Poffenbarger, identified as one of the bandits, was held on robbery charges, while two other men remained at large after the getaway.

Des Moines Paul R. Smell Omaha Des Moines Wi Council Bluffs Hilltop Super Edward A. Poffenbarger Paul Small Small Po‘fenburger Poffenbarger Everett Larson Larson Paul Blakely Betty Higgins Miss Higgins Blakely la Blakely

Audubon Home Association raises funds for elderly housing

The Friendship Home Association reports about $27,000 in cash donations and roughly $35,000 in pledges to fund a home for the aged. At its annual meeting, directors S. Herbert Hansen John Braun and Chris H Jensen were re elected and officers including President Lindholm Vice president Jensen Secretary Magnussen and Treasurer Madsen were renamed. Construction is hoped to start within a year.

E. V. Magnussen L. K. Madsen Lindholm

Denison Officials faces change of venue in tax fraud case

Former Crawford county officials Dradling Denison Leonard Hassett and Chrias Olson face charges of fraudulent state income tax returns. They were given until July 1640 to file motions for change of venue as District Judge F. H. Cooney set the date for defense attorneys on a Friday.

Denison Leonard Hassett Chrias Olson Manilla Crawford County F. H. Cooney

Visitors Depart After Utah Visit

Mrs. James Foet and her daughters Clara and Patricia planned to depart Saturday for Salt Lake City Utah after visiting cousin Mrs A N Cron at Vista Place. Also visiting were Carrie and Cherry Dorsey seven year old twins from Anita and relatives of the Cron household.

Wisit James Foet Clara Patricia Salt Lake City Utah A. N. Cron Vista Place Mrs. Cron Carrie Cherry Dorsey Anita

Bolivian Chiefs Say Election Revolt Planned

Bolivian authorities tighten security as opposition calls for a two month delay in the vote. Police patrols and asylum offers mark rising tension amid alleged plots to disrupt national elections.

LA Paz Bolivia Aear

North Iowa Methodist Parley Opens in Mason City

The 10th annual session of the North Iowa Conference of the Methodist Church opens Sunday evening at First Methodist Church, presided by Bishop F. Gerald Easley of Des Moines. Over 600 delegates expected. youth rally on Wednesday. topics include aid to Morningside and Cornell colleges, church machinery for Negro Methodist integration, and evangelism program for 1957. Also reported: collision on highway 6 near the junction of 6 and 71 involving Everett R. Bornholdt and Donald L. Damon with minor damages.

Mason City North Iowa The Methods First Methodist F. Gerald Easley Des Moines Morningside Cornell Everett RK. Bernholdt Walnut Donald Leroy Damon Council Bluffs Bornholdt Damon

Big Steel and Union Open Talks to Break Impasse

In New York, Big Steel and the United Steelworkers league toward a settlement after the union rejected management’s offer. VP John A. Stephens of U.S. Steel called the latest proposal final yet negotiable within its framework. President David J. McDonald termed it entirely inadequate as both sides enter a new round.

New York Big Steel Steel Republic Bethlehem John A. Stephens U.S. Steel David J. McDonald United Steelworkers Tov Steelworkers McDonald Stephens

Des Moines Good Roads to Hold Social Meeting at Savery

Des Moines Iowa Good Roads Association to meet at Hotel Savery Tuesday to hear policy committee report and discuss federal highway legislation impact on Iowa road plans. Robert K Beck to discuss legislation effects. Centerville named new chair of Iowa Highway Commission. Top Score Lt David L Hancock earns commendation for military justice course completion at Chanute, plans 30 day furlough, then three year Japan assignment in Nagoya.

Des Moines Iowa Good Roads Assn Hotel Savery Association Iowa Robert K. Beck Centerville Iowa Highway Comission David L. Hancock Chanute Ar Base Rantoul AM. Minton Hancock Ralph Hancock Japan Nagoya

Keith Edquist Held Here On Forgery Count

Keith Edquist of 702 Hazel street is jailed in Cass county on forgery charges after allegedly signing Martyn Galloway’s name to a $404.13 check drawn on Atlantic State Bank. A handwriting expert reportedly confirmed the signature was not Galloway’s. Edquist’s hearing was postponed to June 19. he previously faced a $200 bond on a child desertion charge and a $60 monthly child support default tied to a 1946 divorce decree.

Keith Edquist Hazel Street Cass County Martyn Sr. Galloway Edquist Galloway Atlantic State Bank Kenneth M. Jones Galloway Buicky Jones Criminal Bureau of Investigation Des Moines Ray Warham Justice of the Peace Court Therty Omaha

Dietz Restricted To Base

An Iowa sailor, Kiley Dietz Jr., 23, of Walcott, was restricted to Hutchinson base for two weeks after three weeks in a Kansas jail for reckless diving and driving without a valid license. Dietz paid a $34.50 fine and was bailed from Cordia jail by Iowa officials. He faced a Friday hearing before Captain Hayes-Trons at the Hutchinson Naval Air Station. The Navy PIO noted he was under liberty at the time of the accident. A marriage license was issued to Larry Lee Laird and Charlotte Ann Hymdman of Omaha.

Hutchinson Kan Iowa Kangye Kiley Dietz Jr Walcott Concordia Iowa Justices of the Peace and Constables Assn Dietz Hayes - Trons Hutchinson Naval Ar Station Navy Public Information Offices Diete Scott County Navy Pio Larry Lee Laird Charlotte Ann Hymdman Omaha C. M. Skipton

Millions Of Dollars In Prime Timber Destroyed

Forest blazes across Arizona and New Mexico scorched over 20 000 acres destroying 34 million dollars worth of high grade timber mainly ponderosa pine. Some 150 wind driven fires prompted mass evacuations of 60 homes near Holbrook and multiple major fires in Gila and Sitgraves National Forests with 3200 troops aiding efforts.

Albuquerque N. M Arizona New Mexico Sitgraves National Forest Holbrook Ariz Forest Service Gila

Emil Greve Dies by His Own Hand at 77

Emil Greve 77 was found dead Saturday morning at 196 West 7th Street. County Coroner Einer M. Joe ruled death a self-inflicted gunshot wound with no inquest. A suicide note stated he could not get well and wanted to be with his wife Mary who died in 1952. Funeral services scheduled for Monday at 1 30 pm at Roland's funeral home with Rev Dohrmann officiating. Interment beside Mary in Brashton cemetery north of Marne. He was born May 17, 1879 and married Mary S Waller in 1905. Survived by a brother and sister and several nieces and nephews.

Emil Greve West 7Th Street Einer M. Joe Greve Juel Emil Harmson Mr. Greve Paul Fross Atlantic Police Department Mary Roland RG. Dohrmann Zion Lutheran Church Walle Brashton Marne Wall Lake Frank Margaret Greve Cass County Mary S Waller Avantic Lewis Atlanta

Demands rise for broadened job security law

Washington urged new legislation after Justice Department suspended the federal employee security program for nonsensitive jobs. Attorney General Brownell said the move ensures compliance with a Supreme Court ruling, while Sen. Johnston condemned the policy as a concession to injustices. Seventeen nonsensitive workers under suspension will be restored to duty. names not disclosed.

Washington Und Justice Department Congress Atty Gen Brownell Cettion Executive Branch Supreme Court Olin D. Johnston D-Sc Eisenhower

Iowa high school delegates named for national conference

Des Moines Iowa high school delegates chosen to attend the National Association of Student Councils conference in Toledo Ohio June 17 to 21. Names include Judy Cox Altoona Audrey Frederickson Bondurant Joseph Gaston Burlington Donald Williams Willisc u Karen Butler Indianola and Peter Ellsworth Iowa City.

Hes Moines Iowa National Assn. of Toledo Ohio Juty Cox Altoona Audrey Frederickson Bondurant Joseph Gaston Burlington Donald Williams Williscu Karen Butler Indianola Peter Ellsworth Iowa City

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