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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1961
Page
4
A public safety alert urges drivers to slow down when ausk falls to prevent accidents. The message emphasizes reduced speed can prevent injuries and fatalities in sudden weather or road conditions.
The attorney general's opinion says the Iowa Liquor Control Commission remains accountable for enforcing the Iowa Liquor Control Act even though funded under the state budget. It holds that the 1941 legislature did not grant the governor or comptroller new supervisory powers over the commission or revoke powers created by earlier laws.
The Weather Bureau issued a severe thunderstorm forecast for extreme southeast Nebraska, parts of southwestern Iowa, northeast and east central Kansas, and northwest central Missouri. Scattered severe storms with hail and damaging winds are expected this afternoon between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. CST, along a corridor 60 miles wide from Lamoni area to near Vichy Missouri.
The Atlantic Trojans beat Clarinda 4-2 behind Tom Hensley’s one hitter. Hensley struck out ten, walked two, and produced two key hits. Nelson took the loss for Clarinda, giving six hits with five K’s. Atlantic’s runs came via timely hits and a squeeze play, boosting their Hawks record to 6-3. they travel to Red Oak Friday.
A 17-year-old California girl who fled with the family car and $160 July 8 was taken into custody in Des Moines on Monday night. She entered the police station wearing shorts and carrying a .25 caliber pistol in her purse and admitted she was the missing girl. The girl said she ran out of money in Omaha and robbed the El Rae Cafe of $36. Her father planned to fly in to identify and see her.
Mr and Mrs M E Britton returned from a Canada trip. Charlie Meore sold 11 hogs averaging 238 pounds for 18 dollars per hundred on the Omaha market. Jerry L Heath 18, son of Earl B Heath of Anita, enlisted in the navy. Mr and Mrs Bill Anderson of Chatsworth California, formerly Atlantic, visiting relatives. Mrs W B Melenbacker leaves for Casper Wyoming to visit her son in law Harold Miller. Firemen answered to downed wires at 302 East Third. The McDaniels attend Iowa Syncd camp at Lake Okoboji. directors. Dr and Mrs R E Thompson of Pampa Texas visiting relatives in Atlantic and Masena. Funeral services for Mrs J C Allen in Wintersrt. Drivers fined for reckless driving with charges filed by Maine authorities. Capitol Hardware Manufacturing seeks 691.51 judgment from Griswold Fixture Co. Charles Pech won photography prize at New York Institute of Photography. Mr and Mrs Al Sandhurst visiting Atlantic area. Peterman reunion in Des Moines. brother A L Peterman in Cedar Falls. Wayne Kimpson fined for fraudulent checks. Farm Bureau plans booth at Cass County fair. Mary Frances Fleming awarded National Methodist scholarship up to 500. Dean's Honor List includes Ted Knowlton and Caren Wagner. Federal boat number applications not honored since July 3. registrations to be returned. Iowa boat numbering in effect since July 4. no registration needed in state waters. Hearing before Warren R Morrovy continues.
Admission list shows Mrs. L. B. Graves Anita Fred Steinke Anita John Nichols Wiota Alva Kite Walnut Roy C. Christensen 11 West Third. Discharges include Mrs. George Kuester Griswold Diane Fagan Adair Grace Seybert Maine Leland Anderson 306% Chestnut Mrs. William Kunze Lewis Mrs. Etta Williamson Wiota M. E. Matthews Avoca and Mrs LeRoy Starlin 1312 Locust.
Mrs Ed Reznor of Albino Nebraska, former Elliott resident and sister in law of Mrs Annie Stennett, died recently. Phyllis Hood was dismissed from Still hospital Des Moines after an appendectomy. Mrs H F Parisi remains a patient at Des Moines General hospital.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Veither and family left Saturday for Rock Island Illinois to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Winters. Mrs Millie Hill and son Vern returned home from Funeral services for her brother William Peters of Wheaton Minnesota who died of a heart condition at Graceville Minnesota hospital. Funeral services were held at Wheaton Thursday. Rosalin Trailer of East Chicago visited her mother Mrs Clara Trailer Lea. Seventeen 4 H girls and leaders Mrs Wilbur Blake and Mrs Charles Theede camped at Sunnyside park in Atlantic June 10 to June 12. Mr and Mrs Dick Cranston and family of Seattle Washington are visiting in the Ben Cranston home.
The Cumberland C and M high school relocation to Massena is on appeal at the courthouse following a May 2 school board vote. In other items, Justice Court fined Jerry Jensen $10, Larry Hicks $25, Eugene Fritch $10, and George Zimmerman $10 for traffic or license offenses. Atlantic and Council Bluffs reported rain totals and mild evening forecasts for the region.
Frederick Sood, an accountant for the Illinois Commerce Commission, was fired amid a purge of 64 ICC employees to clear space for new appointees. Republicans and Democrats alike described the move as political and a mistake.
AP reports Lyle Nolan 86 chief engineer of KICA died in a Des Moines hospital on Tuesday. He began with KICA in 1948 and previously worked with KICD Spencer.
Southern Pacific argues in an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing that railroads must combine to compete with truck transport. Santa Fe makes a rival bid to take over Western Pacific, which backs Santa Fe’s offer for acquisition.
Frank Goodson, 38, a Delta Airlines pilot from Metairie, drowned when his schooner overturned in a squall near New Orleans. His wife Cecilia and their three children were visiting her parents at Clarion when the accident occurred.
Frank Davey, Des Moines personnel director of the State Liquor Control Commission, is named temporary chairman as unidentified number of state liquor store employees join a union affiliated with the Alcohol Beverage Building Workers International. Dues are set at four dollars monthly. The group seeks a grievance committee, 5 percent annual raises, 40 hour weeks, time and a half for overtime, and job seniority protections, with legislative action needed for recognition.
The remark notes a personnel reduction at state liquor stores caused by the 1961 legislature trimming the budget for state stores, reflecting a post session impact on operations and staffing.
Grissom named pilot for the mission as preparations continue for the second manned space shot. The flight features a 15 minute ride with Grissom logging 3400 hours of flight time in a role aimed at easier operation than Shepard's. A 19 by 11 inch picture window is installed for his view.
The 11th World Jamboree will be held in Greece in July 1963 on a two mile long sandy beach bordered by 250 acres of pine forest. The site lies at Marathon, the historic battlefield from 41 B C.
The Board of Directors of Atlantic Community Iowa Cass Audubon Pottawattamie Counties will meet August 8 1961 at 7 30 p m in Atlantic Iowa. Taxpayers may speak for or against the expenditure estimate for the year July 1 1961 to June 30 1962. A detailed receipts and disbursements statement will be available at the hearing.
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