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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1946
Page
5
Washington reports the War Food Administration raises retail prices for butter by 11 cents a pound and cheddar cheese by six cents, effective immediately. A 14 ounce can evaporated milk sees a one cent rise after stabilization director Chester Bowles approved earlier.
Kimballton residents Mr. and Mrs. Hans M. Kock marked 60 years of marriage with an open house in the gym hall on Friday, June 14. The couple, married June 14, 1886 in Denmark, have played a key role in Danish Folk School activity and now run the Kimballton Brick and Tile factory. About 200 attended. Holger Kock, their son, helped organize the event.
Griswold Mrs H H Rousseau received word of the death on June 8 at Long Beach California of her brother in law A B Buchner who had suffered a paralytic stroke six months ago. Mrs Buchner was the former Mrs Edith Martin Rentz and was a resident of Atlantic and Council Bluffs. She is a sister of Mrs Rousseau. Burial for Mr Buchner was made at Long Beach.
A brief public safety note urges caution behind the wheel reminding motorists to avoid risky passing on curves and hills. It stresses that safe driving protects lives and helps ensure drivers are alive tomorrow.
Sick and injured figures report Mrs. Hedges confined at home. Horace Stuart of Anita underwent major surgery at the Atlantic hospital. Ronald Abel of Maine and Mrs. Verle Abbott of Capadele apartments had tonsillectomies. Mrs. Cora Struthers, 76, sustained a possible left arm fracture after a fall near her son Gise Struthers' home. Other patients include Ernest Henke, August Kahl, Larry Dill, and James McKee.
In Des Moines 100 tavern operators voted to close indefinitely on June 22. The action aims to pressure Iowa voters on alcohol issues and follows Sheriff Vane B. Overturff’s campaign to curb gambling and liquor in Des Moines and Polk County during the Iowa centennial year.
Announcement from Mr and Mrs John Eggers describes Mariana Eggers engagement to Clifford Bogue of Omaha. The wedding is set for June 3 at 4 pm at the bride's parents home in Des Moines. Bogue served 18 months in Europe and worked at the Regis hotel in Omaha after army discharge. The Lyman Victory club met at Mrs Edwin Myers home with ten members and two visitors. the July 10 meeting will be with Mrs Mack Bell.
Club calendar notices list meetings and hostesses for HGL and Buck Creek WSCS groups. The Fletcher Chapel WSCS date changes to June 26 from June 19. A Women’s Bible class meets at First Presbyterian church parlors with Rev Howard Lindquist teaching.
Twelve girls gathered Wednesday at Mr. and Mrs. Weimer Pearson’s home in Anita for Barbara’s 13th anniversary. A scavenger hunt and birthday cake refreshments filled the evening as Barbara received gifts and ghost story time closed the party.
At a Thursday Griswold Faith Lutheran meeting Rev. Lawrence Rydquist led devotionals and a Bible talk with Mrs. R. A. Swett presiding. A dessert luncheon committee included Mesdames Elmer Swanson Levi Jensen Richard McQueen and Arthur Strickland. Mrs. Virgil Barker joined as a new member.
Delegates expected to exceed 6000 began arriving in Philadelphia for the 21st national American Red Cross convention opening four days of business sessions tomorrow. Also includes a safety note advising swimmers not to swim alone or when overheated and to wait after eating, and to know water depth.
Paris reports Gen. Charles De Gaulle resumes political role amid a new French crisis. He urged a two chamber legislature and strong executive for the fourth republic, while the communists oppose any government led by foreign minister Bidault.
Adair residents recount recent travels and visits. Thirza Schwenneker returns from Washington to visit family before a year abroad with the navy department and Guam assignment. Des Moines plane trips bring Grace Winnett and Helen Dick of Beverly Hills to visit their mother and brother. The Kill Kare Klub hosted a steak fry and bridge with Geo Harry high scorer. Lynn Swinehart's family buys a cottage camp near Denver and Douglas heals health concerns. Wedding of James Harry Maynard and Rose Mary Litton noted with family attendance.
Mrs Maynard attended her grandson Robert Maynard's graduation at Dowling College Des Moines. Ann Farrell daughter of Mr and Mrs M C Farrell graduated from St Joseph Academy and was joined by her parents and Philip at the exercises. She travels to Niagara Falls and Quebec with the Boyt family. Miss Esther and Edith Bork rural teachers attend summer school at Simpson. FE S of Adair held season ending meeting with no meetings in July August.
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