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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1947

Page

3

Hospital fundraiser totals inch toward goal

The drive reports $4,701 from workers and $3,845 to $3,194 from teams led by Rex Moorman Max Bullock and Roy Fraizer. Individual and team captains contribute amounts ranging up to $5,880 with many other donors across Atlantic and nearby towns. Pedestrians are urged to wear white at night.

Rex Moorman Max Bullock Roy Fraizer Harold F. Shranger C. H. Carl C. R. Hemphill Roscoe Jones Norlin Hagen Curtis Masteller Paul Clemmensen Dell Taylor Ivan Cappel Harry Hjortshoj Harold Shranger Don Rees B. L. Roland Harold Alliband J. P. Steffens Homer Rice Atlantic Brighton Township George Christensen Merton Seymour Maine James Winston Washington H. C. Zellmer Pymosa Ralph Knop Groce Loyal Possehl Benton Maurice Coomes Franklin Carl Reed Wiota

Strike at Omaha stockyards ends with new pact

The five day CIO livestock handler strike at Omaha stockyards ended with a contract ratified after a 12 hour session. Wages rise seven to 17 cents per hour averaging 10 cents for a 44 hour week, contract runs to Aug. 11 1948 with Jan. 1 1948 reopening if the cost of living index rises, six holidays granted, retroactive to May 1. Company president Harry B. Coffee said the wage hike costs $150,000 yearly and operations will resume immediately.

Omaha Ciol Bureau of Labor Statistics Harry B. Coffee Union Stockyards Company Coffee

Slavery Trial in Recess as Mrs Ingalls Falls Ill

In San Diego on June 28 the federal trial of Mrs Alfred Wesley Ingalls and her husband on enslaving Dora Jones was in recess due to Mrs Ingalls facing pneumonia. Earlier the court heard her fear that Dora might kill her as the case proceeded.

San Diego Calif Alfred Wesley Ingalls New England Dora Jones Ingalls Dora

Local News Briefs From Des Moines Area

A roundup of notices lists residents leaving for Colorado Seattle and California for visits and vacations. It notes many small hometown moves and homecomings, a Lions club meeting change, and a divorce action filed by Cecille Berg.

Bankers association graduation at Rutgers marks large class

Officers from 182 cities graduated from the Graduate School of Banking sponsored by the American Bankers Association at Rutgers University in New Brunswick New Jersey last night. The class, the largest since the school’s 1935 establishment, was addressed by Dr. Harold Stonier. Also from Iowa were Noel T. Robinson of Central National Bank and Trust Company Des Moines and William L. Baggs Garner.

Graduate School of Banking American Bankers Association Rutgers University New Brunswick N. K Harold Stonier Noel T. Robinson Central National Bank and Trust Company Des Moines William L. Baggs Garner

Oskaloosa Youth Arrested for Rape Admits 11 Assaults

Oskaloosa Iowa June 28 1944 Marvin Rosenboom 22 held on rape charge after Sheriff Mateer said he admitted 11 assaults including rape of a six year old girl. He lured her with kittens tied her neck with handkerchief and the girl was treated for injuries. He was arrested at his home after a woman’s description matched him and the child identified him.

Oskaloosa Marvin Rosenboom Dwight Mateer Mateer Rosenboom Rosenbloom

Illness and Surgery Notes From Multiple Iowa Hospitals

In Council Bluffs Mrs Fern Johnson undergoes major surgery at Jennie Edmundson hospital and is progressing satisfactorily. Atlantic area patients Herman Eilis and Marjorie Ann Scherdin face procedures and illness. others release or under observation at Atlantic Memorial and Clarkson hospital. Griswold and Storm Lake figures report major surgery at St Josephs and associated family and legal attendees.

Bluffe Hospital Fern Johnson RFD 1 Jennie Edmundson Hospital Council Bluffs Herman Eilis Atlantic Clarkson Hospital Omaha Hal Marjorie Ann Ray Scherdin Elm Street Fay Holiday Anita Harry Cole Massena Atlantic Memorial Hospital Kenneth Wedemeyer Elizabeth Ann Adair Sophronia Gaylord Oak Street Griswold H. D. Turner St. Joseph’s Hospital

Des Moines Man Killed by Police After Jail Escape

Des Moines man Silkie Smith, 47, fled Silvia city jail after seizing a tear gas gun during a fight with four officers. He was shot and killed as he fled through a terrified crowd of about 200. Smith had been jailed on a vagrancy charge and planned for transfer to Rock Island County jail.

Des Moines Silvis, Sr Silvia City William Koster Rock Island County Silkie Smith Rock Island Koster Smith

Fort Dodge Suffers Power Outage Amid Turbine Work

Fort Dodge Iowa lifted some darkness as the Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric company operated a 3 000 kilowatt turbine restoring light and power in the business district after a week of blackout.

Fort Dodge Iowa Iowa-Illinoia

Walk Against Traffic On Open Highway

A safety advisory urges pedestrians to walk against oncoming traffic on open highways to improve visibility of approaching vehicles. Authorities stress staying to the shoulder and using crosswalks where available.

Baby and Mother Reunited After Court Order in Iowa

In Davenport Iowa Mrs Gertrude Moyer 23 Des Moines and her son Stephen born Jan 10 were reunited after a court ordered custody shift. Mrs L J Carlton Davenport who had adopted the child relinquished custody following a habeas corpus action. Judge W W Scott ruled the mother could withdraw consent and concluded the Carltons acted properly.

Davenport Gertrude Moyer Des Moines Stephen L. J. Carlton W. W. Scott

Brothers Reunited After 46 Years

In Cedar Rapids two adopted brothers, Ernest St. Germain of Cedar Rapids and George Merson of Los Angeles, who were separated 46 years ago after leaving a Des Moines orphanage, met again yesterday. Their wives noted the strong resemblance in looks and temperament. George shows more gray.

Cedar Rapids Des Moines Ernest St. Germain George Merson Los Angeles George

Mass typhoid vaccination in Harlan after flood water warning

In Harlan Iowa residents received a mass vaccination at the Shelby county court house after state health inspectors condemned city water from the Nishnabotna river flood. Residents were told to boil all tap water until further notice.

Harlan Shelby County Nishnabotna

Bridges washed out cut off county routes

Thirty five major bridges on approaches have been washed out and are impassable per Lyle Martin assistant county engineer.

Lyle Martin

Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Donations Purported

A long list records numerous contributions from individuals and groups such as Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3418 Western Pepcorn Co Preston Luin Atlantic Mascale Association and local businesses. amounts include 1200 300 210 150 100 30 24 20 15 12.75 and 6 dollars with many names across townships Pleasant Grove Franklin Union and Pymosa.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Western Pepcorn Co Preston Luin

Also Mentioned on This Page

News-Telegraph JF Weler Omaha Stockyards W. Floyd Smith Chiropractor Bargain Basement Frank Tompkin Farmers Mutual Ole” Welch Casey, IA Colorado Atmos Young and Family Lester Soren Isen Edmonton Alberta Canada Atlantic Lions City Robert Bowes Sac City Bowes The City Cab Company Seattle L. A Shorty) Mayehama Wash William Millard Minnesota Harley Baxter Billy and Barbara Eddie Estensen Park Rapids Minn Robert Smith Hazel Street Marahfield Wis Robinson Hardware Store George Olsen LaVista Place Audubon Anna Olsen Leo Cushing Janice Cheyenne Wyo John Hoffman Locust Street Mr. Cushing Fred Cushing Moline Ill Peggy Ann Kelso Marshalltown Cecil Fleming Clarence Moon Hobart Ind Hans Rasmussen Miltona Chet Seybert Bob Bevington Raymond Johnson Harry Polly C. A. Johnson Washington, D. C Mas. Johnson Bollingfield Cecille L. Berg Edward G. Berg Blair, Neb California D. O. Herbert East Eleventh Street H. M. Reinig Kansas City Herberts Dellabelle Miss Herbert American Academy of Art Chicago Glen Hubbard Milo Hubbard Japan Frank Wild Elmwood Hubbard Paul G. Sandhurst Whitney Loan and Trust Company Baby and Mother United Nana Florsheims Family Shoe Store Happy Dr. Reeces L. C. Allender Atlantic Mascale Association R. A. Becker Frank E. Cardie Chris Fuhlendorf Edith Mullins Albert Borens Gerald Berg Art Cameron Paul Marshall J. A. Pegge Jerry Atlantic Super Market Me Mrs Hart B. Hill Lew Cambria Jee Cardio Ben Dimsdale den Knocheon Rev A. W. Fenske Roy Franzer Mable Hedges Dr. W. C. Heers Robert C. Howard Joe Moore Seybert’s Dairy Walter Knop Joe Steffens Don C. Bice Pete Paulson Gregory D. Rains C. M. Wegman Margaret A. Bell C. E. Cele Geo. L. Dixon H. & M. Produce H. A. Lester Frank Mallette Alva E. Mauk Albert Pelzer Ed Pinhero C. S. Relyea Donald P. Reel R. B. Thompson Dick Voss Harry Weitzel Bill F. Wilkinson Ted Wilkinson Rowley & Comes Paul Proes Harlan H. Shranger A Friend Effie Bean J. Ne Christensen Nellie Enareon Andrew Christense Neomi Clark Freda Eickelkamp Leland Engle Ernest Greve Merlyn Haneon Liewte I. Heath Elsie Hendricks Mamer Hilficker Mile Hubbard L. C. Judd Forrest Lamer Ernie Lang Ed Leavens Lawer Maxaane Studio Anna McGrath Esther Pear Paul Pellets L. W. Regler Kelse Sacmisth Elmer Spicker L. J. Strong Verna Wagner L. A. Warden A. W. Angels Jack Bell L. H. Burgman C. P. Christensen Everett Davis Duan Evelyn H Kenneth Grace Krohn Mary Lang Ivan Lund Louie E. Marten Nellie McKellar Jehan J. Moore B. B. Nichole Maurice Render Lester Rumbaugh Harold Scott Arthur N. Seivert Frank Will Elmer Smith Norman Johansen Arthur L. McConnellie Arthur Yates John Rapp Harold Rosenkild Florence Sutton Victor Andersen Frank Beekman Ethel Black Bus Depot Cafe Henry Campen Clair Darrow Parlor Walter Peterman C. E. Pigg Darlene Zoucha Dale Anderson John Bootjer W. Borchardi Katherine Waters E. S. Gaylord W. L. Kirby M. B. Weir Grove Reese Pollock Chris Fugbeang Orte Knog John Gustafson Leo Eagen F. M. Bailey Anton Swagel Ivan Fredericksen Albert Knop Paul Sr. Davie H. H. Kirk Hattie Bartley H. R. Clemeen Orange Wheetley Mile Footer A. G Brighton Carl Laarts Franklin Twp J. E. Acker Roy Morgan Harold Mailander Russell Morgen L. F. Wedemeyer W. H. Christensen Lena Campen Harold Waters Tom Coughiin Harold Henderson Art Lamberteen Union Twf Cc. C. Mills Chas. H. Weimer Harley T. Miller Grant Twp Ben McLwen Elk Horn Area P. E. James E. A. Kregerad Marion Beese Richard Kaudesa J. P. Jorgensen Mre Lawrence Fredrickeen John N. Jopeen C. L. Miller L. C. Neleon Geo. Haneen Kenneth W. Harrie Ray Harris William Lilienthal H. Petersen R. V. Andersen Edw. T. Goettech R. L W. M. Neleon F. H. Petersen Harley Templeman 1. Petersen Cari Lilienthal C. F Elmer Anderson Myron Ogard Francis Mailender H. S. Newby J. W. Thraen
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