Body of ex Marine and racer recovered from Des Moines sand pit
The body of John Mehmen, 21, an ex marine and auto racer, was recovered from the Coon valley sand pit southeast of Des Moines. Sheriff Howard Reppert said the victim had been missing since Wednesday and was identified by authorities after searchers dragged the deep pit following discovery of his car and clothes on the bank. The incident follows reports that Mehmen planned to swim at the pit.
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Des Moines
John Mehmen
Coon Valley
Howard Reppert
Hermen
Lincoln cousin David Hanks marks century birthday today
David Warren Hanks, a cousin of Abraham Lincoln through Nancy Hanks, celebrated his 100th birthday in Princeton. Born June 23, 1850 in Albany Illinois, he spent most of his life in Iowa and recalls Lincoln as a young lawyer during a family visit. He is a retired teacher and violin maker with a lively reminiscence of Lincoln’s youth.
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Princeton
Abraham Lincoln
David Warren Hanks
Nancy Hanks
Lincoln
Hanks
Albany
Samuel
Kentucky
Illinois
Springfield
Abe
Iowa
George Pinnco
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Lincoln City
Local News Briefs From Atlantic Publish Midwest Happenings
Recaps of visitors and relocations in Atlantic Iowa include Mrs. C S Reigen returning from Omaha, misidentified driver in a Ross Lippincott incident, and visits from Kimball Nebraska residents. Notables sworn in as Iowa lawyers, dollar day sales in Atlantic stores, and several out of town travelers and obituaries accompany weather and market notes.
Iowa Weather: Warm Weekend With Thundershowers
A weather note reports highs around 90 in southeast Iowa and 80 in the northwest with chances of local thundershowers Saturday. Maximums near 90, followed by cooler readings Monday and a warming trend Tuesday and Wednesday. Data cites Sioux City high of 92 and Inwood low of 62, with today’s low around 73.
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Iowa
Sioux City
Inwood
Guard Enka Strike Scene Holds With State Troopers
Morristown Tennessee highway patrolmen will guard the Enka rayon plant strike scene without federal help. Safety Commissioner Sam K. Neal said he will keep enough patrols to prevent further violence after gunfire wounded four people. Gov Browning will follow Neal’s plan as Adj. Gen. Wallace and Neal arrived with 765 troopers to restore order.
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Tenn
Tennessee
American Enka Corporation Rayon
Here
Sam K. Neal
Gordon Browning
Neal
Enka
Adj
Sam T. Wallace
New Daughter for John Family in Council Bluffs Birth
New daughter born to Mr and Mrs Thomas G John of Missouri Valley formerly Atlantic. Baby weighs 7 pounds 6 ounces and was born yesterday at Jennie Edmundson hospital Council Bluffs. This is the first grandchild for Mr and Mrs Roland King of Massena and Wallace O Johnson of Auburn Nebr. First great grandson for Mrs Della King of Anita. Walnut J W Bowman reports a new son Richard Bowman Pearce born to Mr and Mrs William Pearce in Denver. This is the Pearces fourth son. Mrs Bowman at home with her son in law and daughter.
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Richard Duthie
Anita
Arnold C. Kenyon
F .Lewis
Frank H. Kreamer
Extra
William M. Tucker
Iowa City
Frank Tucker
Atlantic
Iowa
University of Iowa
Thomas G. Johnson
Missouri Valley
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs
Roland
King
Massena
Wallace O. Johnson
Auburn
Nebr
Della King
Walnut
J. W. Bowman
Richard Bowman Pearce
William Pearce
Denver
Pearces
Cedar Falls Child Struck and Killed by Train
Bobby Wahner a 2 year old son of Mr and Mrs Richard Wahner was fatally injured when struck by a Rock Island freight train near the family yard. Mrs Wahner said he was tied in the yard and slipped free then climbed to the tracks.
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Cedar Fallse
Bobby Wan-ner
Richard Wahner
Rock Island
Wahner
Bobby
Red Oak Man Fined for Fatal Accident
Donald E Gutachenritter, 26, of Red Oak, fined $100 for reckless driving after his overturned vehicle fatally injuring Glenn Hansen, 30, also of Red Oak, in a Feb 27 auto crash. Gutachenritter filed notice of appeal to district court.
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Red Oak
Donald E. Gutachenritter
Gutechenritter
Glenn H. Hansen
Gutschenritter
Loveland Wins 38.5 Percent in Democratic Senate Primary
Des Moines reports Albert J. Loveland former undersecretary of state and Jamesville farmer captured 38.5 percent with 38,150 votes in a six candidate Democratic field for the U S Senate nomination. Nelson G. Krascher led Republicans Beardsley totals and other listed candidates followed in order.
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Des Moines
Albert J. Loveland
Janesville
Lester 8. Gillette
Foxtorla
Myron J. Bennett
U. S
Otha D. Wearin
Hastings Farmer
Alvin P. Meyer
van Meter Farmer and Oilman
W. M. Shaw
Newton
Ernest J. Seemann
Waterloo
Melvin D. Synhorst
Live stock listings for June 24 auction
Four head of purebred Black Angus bulls and 18 White Face heifers. Ten mixed White Face and Shorthorn steers in the sale catalog. Atlantic Auction Co notes the auction will take place Saturday, June 24 despite late printing.
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Synodical Convention of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod
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Braden and
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Reno
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Pasadena
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C. C. Conrad
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REX Pharmacy
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