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Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1949

Page

2

Riegel Favorite as Trans Enter Fourth Round

Colorado Springs reports Skee Riegel remains the favorite in the trans Miss golf tourney as fourth round action begins. Norbent upset Riegel in a late match, while Coe posted multiple one sided wins and Vickers and others advance. Kansas City and Milwaukee battles yield late comebacks and standings shift in the field.

Colorado Springs Colo Skee Riegel Riegel Tulsa Okla University of Denver al Norbent Norbent Charles Chapman Denver A. B. Potter Oklahoma City Charles Coe Ardmore Jim Vickers Wichita Kas Coe John C. Kelly Sioux City Dick Taylor Phoenix Ariz Vickers John Goodwin Kansas City Harold van Burg Lincoln Nebr James McDowell Lowan Roy King John Kraft Oelwein Dan Walker Hi Lewis, Sr Dick Hoak

Apostles Lead AA Flag Race With Narrow Margin

The Apostles seized a broader lead over Indianapolis in the American Association standings last night as St Paul extended its cushion to 1 game. Indianapolis remained the runner up in the tight race.

Associated Press St. Paul Indianapolis American Association The Apostles

Man Given Life Term for Murder Over Suspected Infidelity

Joseph Matusik, 44, a Rock Island technician, was convicted of murdering his wife Eva 40 whom he suspected of cheating and had wired his home to trap her. A seven man five woman jury returned a sealed verdict after more than six hours of deliberation. Circuit Judge A J Scheineman imposed the life sentence. Matusik claimed the death was an accident. Police found no evidence Eva was unfaithful. He had set up a comprehensive wire recording system in the home. He worked as a foreman in a telephone service. In a separate note, Audubon Walter K Stultz of Hart Michigan was fined in justice court for an overloaded truck and excessive length.

Rock Island, II Joseph Matusik Sound A. J. Scheineman Matusik Eva

Area Families Welcome Newborns Across Iowa Care Centers

Bey Marne-Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wallace welcome a son born Monday at University hospital in Iowa City. Marion Lynn Riley Massena-Mr. and Mrs. Donald Riley of Mt. Etna announce an 8% pound son named Marion Lynn born June 21 at Bristow nursing home. Casey-Mr. and Mrs. Dick Mains report a 7 pound 16 ounce son David Richard born at Jefferson hospital. Adair-Mr. and Mrs. Harold Uehling welcome a girl born Sunday at St Joseph hospital in Omaha. Marcus Fay and Mrs. Fay of Adair celebrate a seven pound 6 ounce son Mark born Friday at University hospital in Iowa City. they also have a two-year-old daughter Julie Joie.

A Bey Marne Ray Wallace University Hospital Iowa City Marion Lynn Riley Massena Donald Riley Mt. Etna Marion Lynn Bristow Albert Riley Morris Thompson Creston Casey Dick Mains David Richard Jefferson Hospital Janet Ford Guthrie Center Carroll Ford Des Moines Wilbur Mains W. A. Mains E. F. Kocher LaPort City E. F. Hiscocks Adair Harold Uehling St. Joseph Hospital Omaha Michael Uehling Joy Hobson Alair Marcus Fay Mark Julie Joie Fay State University

Audubon Man Niels Petersen Dies at 52

Niels L. Petersen 52 of Audubon died at 4:30 a.m. at Carroll hospital of a heart condition after two years of poor health and a week in hospital. He farmed near Hamlin the last eight years and was a member of Ebenezer Lutheran church. Survived by wife Anna, one daughter Shirley, five sisters and four brothers. Burial in Audubon with funeral arrangements at McFadden Funeral Home. Born Feb 20, 1897 in Douglas township.

Audubon Niels L. Petersen Carroll Hospital Ody McFadden el Niels Petersen Lauritz and Cathrine Petersen Douglas Township Anna Petersen Maryville Hamlin Ebenezer Lutheran Church Shirley Peter Louis Guthrie Center Hans Greeley Township Arthur Katie Madsen Amanda Christensen Elvina Kraft Mary Jensen Brayton Lena Smith Melville Township

Bluffs Boosters Visit Atlantic Tuesday

Southwest Iowa boosters from Council Bluffs will meet the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce next Tuesday at noon. A 30 piece marching band and the Arkansas Cotton Pickers will perform in the business district after the luncheon. A transcription will be made and broadcast over KSWI in Council Bluffs next month. Souvenirs will be distributed by the Council Bluffs delegation.

Iowa Council Bluffs Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Arkansas Cotton Pickers KSWI Counceil Bluffs

Jennie Meurer Rites At Exira Funeral Service

Mrs. Jennie Meurer 72 dies at Dennis Convalescent Home Atlantic after two months illness Funeral at Federated Church Exira with Rev A R Anderson officiating Burial in Exira Cemetery Survived by three sons Dr Bernard Meurer Albert Adair and Donald Des Moines Preceded in death by husband.

Extra Federated Church Jennie Meurer Dennis Convalescent Home Atlantic A. R. Anderson Bernard Meurer Albert Adair Donald Des Moines

Believed to be work of maniac sheriff says tavern closed normally

The Grundy County sheriff reported witnesses saw no suspicious activity at the tavern late evening. Mrs Stahlhut died from wounds inflicted by a sharp instrument as the couple, recent transplants from Waterloo, operated the Morrison tavern after moving here in January. A separate note mentions three Coe College football players awarded Bryant scholarships and a general road safety reminder.

Waterloo Stahlhuts Stahlhut Irma Jean Klenzman Morrison Grundy County Grundy Center Highway 58 Cedar Rapids George W. Bryant Coe College Bob Ellis Spencer Hans Andresen Clinton Herb Krakora Berwyn III

Archishop Beran Isolated as Czech Government Clamps Down

Prague reports say Archbishop Josef Beran is effectively confined in his palace with no contact outside. Vatican and diplomatic sources fear formal arrest may come soon as the regime accuses him of anti state agitation and resists church Vatican influence.

Prague Czechoslovakia Josef Beran Vatican Beran

Kermes Dye History Among Ancient Insect Dyes

Kermes, derived from female insects, stands as one of the oldest dyestuffs in recorded history. It highlights early use of natural pigments and textile coloring traditions across ancient societies.

Audubon 4-Hers to Attend Short Course at Ames

Ten Audubon county 4-H boys plus two leaders travel to Ames for a four day 4-H boys short course. Extension Director David Fenske and Youth Assistant Richard Harris accompany the group led by County President John Kraft. Participants include Herrold Huffman, Douglas Leroy, Lester Duede, Lincoln Cameron, Donavan Back Extra, Richard Billard, Hamlin, Pat Clark Melville, Rodney Samson Oakfield, Bill Yager Viola, Charles Rasmussen Greeley, and John Kraft. Speakers include Charles Finley Iowa State College president Henry Porter Standard Oil Wakelin McNeel Wisconsin 4-H club leader and Don Phillips Michigan State College.

Audubon Audubon County Ames David Fenske Richard Harris John Kraft Melville Herrold Huffman Douglas Leroy Lester Duede Lincoln - Cameron Donovan Back Extra Richard Billard Hamlin Pat Clark Rodney Samson Oakfield Bill Yager Viola Charles Rasmussen Greeley Charles Finley I Iowa State College Henry Porter Standard Oil Co Wakelin McNeel Wisconsin Don Phillips Michigan State College

Ris enters AAU swim meet in Los Angeles

Iowa's Olympic champion swimmer Wally Ris will seek the 100 meter title at the National AAU championship in Los Angeles. Coach Dave Armbruster says Ris will also anchor Iowa's 300 meter medley relay. The AAU meet runs August 16 to 19.

Towa City Iowa Wally Ris Los Angeles Calif University of Iowa Dave Armbruster

Blood Donor Clinic Details At Atlantic Store

Complete information on the Blood Donor Clinic to be held in Atlantic Thursday June 30 is available at Swanson's Super Store. Donor signature cards are also available at the store.

Swanson's Atlantic Swanson

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