R E Lewis Former Atlantic Resident Dies in Minnesota
Word arrives of Rolla E. Lewis death at his Fergus Falls Minnesota home on June 13. He was a former Atlantic resident and a nephew of Mr and Mrs Bruce Lewis, longtime locals.
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1952
Page
4
Word arrives of Rolla E. Lewis death at his Fergus Falls Minnesota home on June 13. He was a former Atlantic resident and a nephew of Mr and Mrs Bruce Lewis, longtime locals.
Residents of the Turkey Grove area note the passing of a Fergus Falls native who had long worked in the Chevrolet sales department before retiring due to ill health. He leaves a widow Mattie two children Myron and Connie three siblings and three cousins. Funeral services and interment were held in Fergus Falls.
Des Moines attorney general Robert L. Larson announces the appointment of Earle S. Smith age 61 as an assistant attorney general and assistant commerce counsel. Smith fills a senior post in the AG office and brings long legal experience to the role.
A study outlines Iowa basic science exam subjects anatomy physiology chemistry pathology bacteriology and hygiene for chiropractors and other healers. It notes board certification by college faculty members appointed by the governor and approved by the Senate with three practitioners to appoint and grant licenses after exams in anatomy physiology symptomatology hygiene chemistry histology pathology and chiropractic practice including clinical vertebral palpation nerve tracing and adjustment. The Chiropractic Research Bureau notes spinal adjustments help in conditions where other methods fail. Dr Shirley based at 610 Walngst St Atlantic with phone 476 writes the article in public interest.
The Ro tary club will hold its annual picnic at Sunnyside Tuesday evening with George Olsen leading the committee. Community updates include staff moves and visits from residents across several states and regions.
The piece notes a theatrical project on a campus barracks stage to be reconditioned by students. It also mentions Mrs. Claude Drake of Atlantic and Mrs. Burke Ritchie of Des Moines leaving Friday for Honolulu to join their husbands, Drake in radar school at Pearl Harbor.
In Mathis Texas a car driven by a 10 year old ran out of control near downtown, fatally striking four pedestrians Maria Refugio Garza 49 Flavia Gomez 40 Evangelina Gomez 8 and Gracelina Gomez 6. The two women died instantly and the children died in hospital the following day. Negligent homicide charges were to be filed against the 10 year old driver.
The Des Moines silent bandit who robbed Central National Bank and Trust Co. of 15000 on May 26 has been identified as William T. Haley, 62, a former Des Moines man who left in 1909 and is wanted for a similar Detroit theft. no arrest warrant is issued.
The Atlantic Flying club and Cass soil conservation officials postponed the air tour due to flying conditions. About 45 passengers were flown from Atlantic Municipal Airport to view local soil projects. Next Sunday the tour will feature 15 planes, lunch, and free motion pictures for attendees.
Three men planned a bank holdup at Citizens State Bank in Cincinnati Ia but entered Dr. C. H. Mitchell’s former bank building instead. They found no safe, panicked, and ransacked a cabinet while a patient and relatives waited nearby. No injuries reported.
A medical records room incident ended with one man fumbling a gun, dropping a bullet, and three suspects fleeing the scene in a stolen car after escaping from an office. Police pursued but details remain limited.
Clifford J. Dawson of Davenport has been chosen as the new state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The appointment highlights leadership changes within the organization.
Dawson succeeds Paul H. Conway of Creston after being chosen at the closing session of the state VFW convention. Take it easy on the road and give yourself plenty of time to arrive safely.
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