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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1939
Page
4
A severe thunderstorm swept into the region Sunday evening causing extensive damage. Lightning ignited barns near Atlantic and Massena, killing livestock and burning structures while high winds knocked out electricity and damaged poles.
Heavy rains since June bring moisture and deter church bugs and grasshoppers in southern Iowa counties. Despite limited state funds, rains have killed many pests while leaving some survivors in the southern Cass county townships. Creosote barriers and poison bait are deployed as farmers hope for reduced damage before the small grain harvest.
Iowa will see generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with cooler patches in the central and eastern areas. Local thundershowers possible this afternoon or tonight in extreme east Iowa. Tuesday turns warmer. Nebraska expects fair skies tonight and Tuesday with a warmer Tuesday overall.
The Pan American Airways flying boat American Clipper roared away from Lisbon on the last leg of its inspection flight to Marseilles. with 18 newspaper reporters aboard. After a 3 04 am takeoff from the Tagus River the ship headed around Spain through the Biscay Bay a 1065 mile leg to Marseilles. Crew and press steadied as they eyed the blue Mediterranean at dawn.
George C. Sexton, 78, a pioneer of Neola Iowa and cattle buyer, died last Thursday. He was father of Mrs. Joe Brown of this city and was long-time resident of Neola. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Brown of Atlantic and Mrs. H. J. Pogge of Council Bluffs, son D. A. Sexton of Sigourney, and four grandchildren.
In the American League Detroit trails New York 1 to 6 through the sixth inning with hits by Trout McKain and Teb bets and pitchers Hildebrand and Dickey, while St Louis and Washington play to a 1 to 1 tie after eleven. In the National League Brooklyn loses to Chicago 1 to 2 in the second inning as Casey Phelps Root Mancuso are noted along with Ferrell Giuliani. Other games postponed due to rain.
A violent tornado ripped through eight Minnesota communities near Minneapolis killing at least ten people and injuring about 100. Gov. Stassen surveyed the damage as National Guard units arrived to aid rescue efforts hindered by rain and burnt-out wires.
Thirty nine people, mostly Jews, were hospitalized after a bombing of a Jewish café in a crowded Prague quarter. One man and a woman had legs amputated and were expected to die. Seven others were in grave condition with thirty may recover. Czech Nazi sympathizers blamed. no arrests made.
Washington reports that the National Association of Manufacturers urged 11 amendments to the Wagner labor act. John C. Gell warned that an unfriendly National Labor Relations Board could destroy unions, urging protections for employers and workers who do not join unions.
Glenn Kaemmerer of Fonte nelle was jailed for 30 days in Cass county jail after arrest by local police for driving without a license. His driving privilege had been revoked in January and he appeared before Mayor Joseph Burnea.
James Mortensen, 93, longtime Elk Horn resident and former Lincoln county contractor, died at his daughter's home from a paralyptic stroke. Born in Sjaelland Denmark, he helped build Lincoln county’s first courthouse and the first church in Vesper. Survived by three children, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Funeral plans were set for Omaha.
A rural survey by Iowa State College researchers examines Lewis town records over the past decade. Professor Charles N. Burrow of Simpson College and assistant Miss Maxine Keyes study census, school, welfare and community data in 36 small Iowa communities to map social trends and high school graduate employment patterns.
Japanese authorities announced the 30 mile British concession barrier would be charged with 220 volt current to deter smuggling as supplies dwindle. The move heightens Anglo Japanese tension. British residents face food shortages and strict controls as dock area embargo nears a week.
In Maryville Missouri police say G L Owen 10 former Waterloo Iowa farmer claimed self defense after shooting and killing his stepson Joy Hanna 27 of Des Moines in the taxicab office Owen ran a cab firm Hanna a driver attacked him with a stove poker during a dispute over a woman Owen warned him then fired when he advanced leaving Hanna dead at the desk.
Eighteen Arabs died and 24 were injured when a bomb exploded in a Haifa native vegetable market. British forces and English troops rushed to the scene to seal the area and prevent Arab reprisals. Zionist agitators were blamed for the bombing.
A probate fight emerged in Audubon county over the will of Isaac Percy Hallock who died June 9 in a Rochester Minnesota hospital after an operation. The 1981 will to niece Mary Curry and nephew Ralph Curry names Mary executrix and covers about $60 000 including 700 acres near Brayton. C K Hallock of Atlantic contests stating the will was obtained by fraud or undue influence and not the decedent’s true wishes.
Raymond C. Musk Jr. 23, of Williamson Missouri, was captured in Des Moines after escaping while being transported to jail. Deputies from Lee County Iowa and Clark County Missouri tracked him to a Des Moines residence where he fled again. He was found hiding under a bed after authorities followed tips and pursued him through two houses.
Washington reportedly offered good offices to arbitrate the Anglo Japanese dispute over the Tientsin blockade. Admiral Yarnell was named as a likely arbitrator, while Japan urged cooperation if Britain shows reasonable intent. British PM Chamberlain said a local settlement is still hoped for as the crisis continues. Cushing and McGovern journeyed to Dente after a new car purchase.
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