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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
1
Atlantic News Telegraph advertises delivery options for subscribers missing the evening paper. Readers may call 1367-1 before 7 PM for delivery or address changes, and to discontinue service. The notice directs notifying the office rather than the carrier.
The delegates unite behind a strong GOP platform and Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York as the candidate. The document endorses spending curbs and private industry support while praising Dewey’s capable team and contrast with Roosevelt’s leadership style. Dewey’s chances hinge on campaign interpretation and voter response.
Three young men questioned editor about farm labor after failing to find work through AAA and Farm Bureau offices. They claim two want farm jobs and complain of a labor shortage, offering themselves as willing workers if such a shortage exists.
The editorial writers warn Finland faces oblivion amid pressures from Germany and Russia, noting poor alliances and the cost of folly. They praise rugged individualism at the GOP convention and urge Atlantic residents to donate to a local youth center, stressing timely funding and civic duty.
Dewey will focus on six major addresses this summer in Albany and selected cities to present his positions as the people’s district attorney and to put the Roosevelt administration on trial. He will avoid a traditional nationwide stump tour, travel briefly to key locations, and skip long campaign circuits. The plan includes stops in Michigan California Minnesota and New York City with no extended road tour.
Firefighters responded Sunday evening to the George Yokum residence on Freeman Avenue to extinguish a blaze caused by a refrigerator. Investigators suspect a short circuit. Thick black smoke drove out of the house, damaging the structure and furnishings.
A report notes a house owned by Mrs. C. P. Petersen involved in an incident where no blaze occurred. Details are limited to ownership and the lack of fire.
A bulletin from the National Association of Manufacturers argues that color distraction serves as effective safety signals on machines. It highlights colored guards danger signals and markings as essential to preventing accidents in industrial settings.
The piece surveys amateur urban gardening in Cathedral Close and Riverside Drive areas, notes shade makes them unsuitable, and recalls the year old push for gardens. It then shifts to reflections on John Hix the cartoonist, and social attitudes to Japanese restaurants post Pearl Harbor. It ends with a busier wartime report on William Lundell and factory labor in New Jersey.
Des Moines reports the annual Iowa State guard encampment will start July 9 at Camp Dodge. Colonel Arthur T. Wallace said the Second regiment with about 850 men leads in for a two week training ending July 22, including 15 rifle companies and support units. The First regiment will train July 28 to August 4, about the same size.
A poem reflecting wartime shortages and delayed supplies as a cause of death in battle. It laments promises that never arrive and honors brave soldiers who die waiting for essential equipment and support. The piece links homefront material limits to the cost in lives.
Audubon Red Cross committees restart surgical dressings after a two month halt. Groups work daily Monday to Friday and select Monday and Wednesday evenings, with 6 025 four by four gauze dressings produced last week. 2 to 5 pm sessions feature rotating chairmen: Monday Mrs Clark Arnold Sr Tuesday Mrs Bertha McLeran Wednesday Mrs Charles Rutherford Thursday Mrs W H Halloran Friday Mrs Bert McLeran Monday evening Mrs Pearl Kelsey Wednesday evening Mrs Walter Andersen.
Audubon county Ministerial Association met Tuesday for an all day session and picnic at the home of Rev. and Mrs. W. J. McFate in Viola Center Mt Zion church. Rev. McFate led devotions and discussions covered a county wide University of Life program for the coming fall and winter season. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Hugh C. Guy Rev. and Mrs. Gordon J. Zimmerman Rev. C. H. Orr all of Audubon Rev. and Mrs. Ray Baker of Ross Rev. Virgil Neville and Rev. S. F. E. Wright of Exira.
Dark kraut colors stem from improper cleaning of utensils uneven salting too high a curing temperature excessive air exposure or contact with traces of iron in processing facilities notes.
Anita O E S Anita-Columbia Chapter No 12700 B S held its annual memorial service Monday evening at the Munsonic temple with 50 members and guests present. 94 deceased members were honored along with two who died last year Miss Aldula Stone and Mrs Fannie Youne. A B Stone sang a solo and Mrs W T Biggs narrated the service The flower show by Anita Home and Garden club preceded refreshments in the dining room with garden flower decorations.
The two week course begins Monday at the Methodist church with Rev. and Mrs. Orley White and teachers Mrs. Chester Swan son Mrs. L. W. Pogue and Mrs. Clark Givans leading activities and lessons.
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