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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1963
Page
11
Practical lightning safety tips warn that lightning causes about 150 million dollars in damage in 1963 and 1,500 injuries or deaths yearly. Keep grounding conductors direct, avoid DIY electrical work, seek steel frame buildings or enclosed cars, avoid trees, and stay clear of exposed water and masts during storms. If you hear thunder, you are not safe. but if you hear it, the bolt has already missed you.
The Lewis mill in Cass county, built in 1856 by John Keyes with a 100 foot dam, ceased operation in 1928 after riverstraightening dried the dam. The 8 000 payout went to the owner at the time, and fishermen recall happier hours at the dam.
Phyllis Rudin and Becky Seeley enjoy a dip in the Rudin pool built with a bond levy for a Griswold municipal pool. The scene captures local residents and swimmers amid ongoing concerns and a bid to attract Griswold swimmers to the new facility.
A 16238 foot pool at Robert Rudin's Griswold home serves as a summer retreat for local children. Opened to celebrate the Fourth of July, it operates as a family friendly facility with morning swim classes and a Red Cross lifesaving course. The Rudins restrict access to members and helpers only, with lifesaving certified family members overseeing safety. Marianne Rudin, 11, offers swimming lessons to 23 students, while Bobby handles pool maintenance.
A local blaze caused extensive damage to an unnamed structure with limited readable details. No injuries reported at this time, while investigators review charred remains for clues.
Gracie Field's favorite story features a man who drinks alone at a bar each evening. The barkeeper notes his odd line about his first drink and remarks the man never says goodnight. The anecdote plays on the odd fellow's strange punctuality and quiet presence.
A humorous note recounts a man joyfully marking his birthday by “knocking off a day” while a woman marks hers by “knocking off a year.” The quirky tale highlights playful personal timekeeping traditions.
Bernd Rosenberger from Germany spent a year in the Perryman home in Atlantic and Newton. He recalls the pep assembly confusion and the American knack for cake making by just adding water. He plans to share 16 rolls of film with friends and family back home.
A witty saying notes that a smart secretary often corrects errors silently, while a clever one may refrain from voicing them, implying discretion and tact in handling a superior’s missteps.
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