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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1950
Page
5
The Polk County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday denied Sheriff Howard Reppert’s request to remodel the Polk County jail to house 18 additional inmates. Any future overflow will be sent to the city jail or nearby county facilities.
District Judge Martin Van Oosterhout dismissed a conspiracy indictment against former Polk County officers charging a $54 744 false claims scheme during 1945 and 1946. Named defendants include William H. Cotton Roy J Hild Charles E Parmenter Ben B Dewey and H H Thompson. only Dewey’s case remains. County Attorney Ed Thayer said the Dewey trial may occur next fall.
Authorities urge motorists to take it easy on the road and allow ample travel time. They warn that speeding can lead to accidents and prevent reaching destinations safely.
Judy's Despair prompts by career marital health cares reports Hollywood shock over Judy Garland slashing her throat amid MGM conflicts. The article covers rose show awards at Audubon Garden Club with Mrs. Kruse defending the trophy and details of Garland's career troubles and studio actions.
In Des Moines area a Polk county law enforcement meeting discussed suspending teen drivers’ licenses for severe violations. Highway Patrol Chief Jespersen and Sgt. Faber suggested license suspension for serious offenses such as reckless driving when two teens race. Faber argued a strict crackdown is needed for a subset of teenagers who ignore lectures and fines.
Pretoria reports former South African premier Jan Smuts, 80, in worse condition as doctors reveal a pulmonary embolism and heart effects after a troubled night. He has pneumonia and other complications.
We thank neighbors and friends who assisted during our fire. Gratitude to the Masseta Cumberland and Union two firemen and the men who cleaned up and aided with the house. They will be remembered. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Bissell and Shirley.
A warning urges pedestrians to stay off Highway 80 and face oncoming traffic to avoid danger. Authorities emphasize visibility and safe crossing with guidance for drivers and walkers.
New son born to Willie Henning family at Atlantic Memorial hospital weighs and time listed, Everett Jones welcomed a daughter at University hospitals in Town City. Dennis Donald Joyce born to Robert and Bernice Joyce of Mitchellville. Larry Dale Miller born to Don and Wilma Miller in Watertown. Bruce Edward Duff born near Adair, siblings Marlys and Alan. David Franklin Petty adopted by Emery and Katherine Petty of Los Angeles. they also have son Stephen.
Brayton J. E. Lewis learned of his sister Mrs. Alice Peterman of Nevada Iowa former Brayton area. Funeral services were held Monday in Nevada with Mr. J. E. Lewis and Edward Harold Lewis Gary and spouses among attendees. Don’t drive if you drink.
The Southern California Arizona annual conference begins its 100th session in Redlands with Bishop Alexander P. Shaw of Baltimore presiding. Shaw, elected in 1936, has served in New Orleans and Baltimore and is regarded as an outstanding preacher.
Griswold and Mrs Ht D Turner with daughter Mrs Tommy Sharples and family visit Denver for a few weeks while Mr Sharples attends summer school. Mr and Mrs Ralph Harmon and daughter also spend time there.
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