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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1940
Page
9
Wendell Willkie, the dark horse GOP presidential hopeful, is prepared to appear in a short subject as his debut movie role in New York. The move signals an early cross between politics and cinema as Willkie seeks broader public exposure.
R C Rasmussen of Anita has joined a chautauqua circuit and opens the summer season in Chicago. Rudolph Kluever aged 83 near Gates was found dead today in a cornfield from a stroke. The young man had suffered two strokes sixteen years ago and his left side was paralyzed. Sunday.
Lavon Gibson of Glenwood visits his brother L L Gibson in Walnut. Mary Lou Donaldson returns home after visiting grandparents M L Tilton. Melvin Bussow and spouse have settled in after their wedding trip. Walter Anderson of Portland visits his mother-in-law Mrs. Rothwisch with sons Donald and Dale. Adolph Kay seeks rheumatism treatment in Excelsior Springs. Bowman family reunion to be attended in Eldora. Herman Christensen and family visit Mrs. Christiansen in Walnut.
Casey Iowa June 22 Special Mr and Mrs Howard Cumming and the former s mother Mrs Cumming of Boulder Colo visiting at home of Mrs How ard Cummings parents Mr and Mrs J C Earl Mrs Herman Apfel and daughter Jane of Chicago visiting at home of Mr Ause ll s parents Dr and Mrs W R Van Duzer They came to Des Moines on the Rocket and from there by auto with their cousin Frederick Van Duzer Miss Blanche Mowry teaching at Waterloo vacation at home of her parents Miss Esther Butt visiting with Miss Eileen Anderson at Palmer
Mrs Detlef Claussen age 80 of Wiota dies Sunday in Extra Neva. Funeral services held at Ainsworth Nebraska on Wednesday. A J Karstens of Wiota and his daughters Olga and Merle Baker with son Mervin attended from Wiota and Extra.
Mrs Almira Rickle and her brother King Fulton left for Mitch el and Gregory. E F Owen of Davenport visited Anita with E C Dorsey family. Mrs Dorsey goes on a two weeks auto trip to Los Angeles. Mrs Ruby Biggs returns from Kansas City. Mrs Frank Lowden back from University hospital Iowa City. Gail Adair returns from Iowa City. Anne Dittman returns from Tonopah Nev to visit Dittman family. Louise Dittman, visiting Des Moines, returns with sister Mrs J Macklin.
Coroner Rodney Wells said no inquest will be held into the death of Floyd Troutner seven. He was riding with four companions when the ice truck struck his bicycle at an intersection. Early Farmer, driver, said he tried to miss the youths but ran up a curb.
Livestock totals from ten markets show hog receipts at 8 200 with direct to packers. Hogs quote steady with choice midweights at 6.35 dollars, up from 5.30 a week ago and 7.15 a year ago. Steers end week up 25 to 50 cents while cows and heifers gain 15 to 26 cents. Prime steer top reaches 12.10, lambs hold near unchanged with top at 10.86.
Wheat rose late trading with gains up to 2 cents as inflation talk and reports of damage in the northwest supported a firm tone. December led with about 80 and Chicago cash grain showed mixed results across wheat corn oats and soybeans amid bullish influences from Minneapolis and black rust reports.
Combined hog receipts at 16 concentration yards and 10 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota totaled 38 400 for the 24 hours ending 8:00 am today, up from 21 800 a week ago and 22 500 a year ago. Prices ranged for barrows and gilts from 4.10 to 5.00 per hundredweight depending on weight, with declines of 5 to 10 cents for end-of-week loading.
Atlantic Market lists cream No 1 at 25 cents No 2 at 23 cents sweet cream 27 cents eggs and tras 134 cents medium tic dirties and checks 8 cents heavy hens over 5 pounds 11 cents 4 to 5 pounds 10 cents light and Leghorn hens 8 cents cocks over 5 pounds 7 cents under 5 pounds 6 cents
An accident report notes a pedestrian was struck by a truck near the machine area and was tossed under the vehicle. Authorities urge careful driving to prevent further incidents.
New York stocks held close to prior night levels as trading cooled to the lightest two hour volume since July 8, 1939. Chemical shares led activity with Allied Chemical and DuPont slipping while Union Carbide rose. Union Pacific edged lower in a firm rail group. Closing figures list numerous gains and declines across major names with overall narrow movement.
Butter quantities listed with percentages for extras standards and firsts in various score ranges. Egos shows 22 557 cases and receipts 18 percent. Fresh extra firsts and fresh firsts noted with 15 percent. Live Poultry: Closed.
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