Mrs Katherine Main and Dennis O Leary Begin Wenatchee Trip
Anita and her brother Dennis O Leary left Thursday for Wenatchee Washington then plan to visit their late sister Anna Lewis lake home about 50 miles from Wenatchee They expect to stay about three weeks O Leary hopes to sell the lake home during the trip Drive carefully lest this motor trip be your last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Katherine Main
Dennis O'Leary
Wenatchee
Wash
Anna Lewis
O'Leary
Brighton Leads Cass County Salvation Army Drive
Brighton township led Cass County with 116.50 in subscriptions as the Salvation Army drive progresses. Adams County reached its Iowa quota on June 10, while Pymosa, Wiota, Anita, and Griswold report varying totals and ongoing appeals. Township chairs and workers continue mail canvassing to reach completed reports and full county over the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Orley Paulsen
Cass County
Salvation Army
Iowa
Adams
FE. L. C. White
Spencer
Pymosa Township
Henry McCrory
C. W. Hancock
Lewis
Wiota
Mervin Taylor
Anita
F. Darrow
Griswold
J. F. Frank
Freight Increases Authorized by State and Railroads
Iowa railroad firms may raise freight rates 6 percent starting July 5 with a 3 percent cap on agricultural goods and certain items. The state commerce commission followed the Interstate Commerce Commission in denying a universal 25 percent rise sought by carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dey Monnes
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Commerce Commission
Truman cites price boosts in veto message
President Truman warned that his veto of a CPA bill would trigger broad price increases. He estimated a lower priced automobile could rise 225 to 250 dollars and warned costs across building materials steelware appliances clothing and foods would surge, adding billions to annual living expenses. He noted these are preliminary estimates and further rises could follow for autos and other components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
CPA
Veterans
Six Drowned In Capsized Tugboat at Port Weller
A Welland Canal accident left six people dead when the tug Dalhousie Rover capsized after snagging a spar near Port Weller Ontario. Five crew were rescued, two after being trapped in bunks for ten minutes. The 78 foot vessel owned by Boone Dredging Co. of Toronto had been at a drydock for engine repairs about 12 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Weller
Ont
Doctor arrives in horse and buggy to treat theft victim
In Nacona Texas on June 29 a patient believed she saw things when her family physician appeared in a horse and buggy. Dr. I M Radusky confirmed the car was stolen and relief came only after the doctor arrived on the traditional conveyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nacona
Tex
Thomas Hennessey
New York
Eunice Eaton
England
William D. Pender
U. S
Eunice
Richard E. Simmons
Manchester
Conn
Train Time At The Rail Road Crossing
A brief note reminds readers that trains always use the crossing, advising motorists to look both ways before crossing and to proceed with caution. The message emphasizes safety near rail lines and general alertness for approaching trains.
N J Seydell 83 Early Atlantic Resident Dies
Newton J. Seydell 83 an early Atlantic resident died at 3 50 Friday at his sister in law Mrs Carl Phares home after a two year illness He was born near Iowa City July 30 1862 came to Atlantic with his parents as a spill boy He married Hattie May Eddy Sept 10 1902 the couple lived in Atlantic until 1916 He and his wife later lived in Council Bluffs then returned to Atlantic He is survived by his widow A son LeRoy died in 1919 Funeral at Roland Peacock Baxter Funeral Home Sunday at 2 30 Rev H G Darling Church of Christ to officiate Interment Atlantic Cemetery remains at the home until service time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton J. Seydell
Atlantic
Carl Phares
A. J. Seydell
Iowa City
Hattie May Eddy
C. P. Meredith Company
Seydell
Council Bluffs
LeRoy
Roland, Peacock & Baxter
H. G. Darling
Church of Christ
Atlantic Cemetery
Funeral
Lost Ann Herrick Found in Iowa Riveres
Searchers traced Ann Herrick 27 months missing since June 18 to the Iowa River half a mile below the bridge in Wapello. The body lodged against a fallen tree as George Wauk located it after scanning the river with divers and onlookers who had offered a $300 reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Ann Herrick
William Herrick
Iowa River
George Wauk
Births New Daughters for Croghan and Woolsey Families
Mr and Mrs Dale Croghan of Walnut welcomed a daughter at Atlantic hospital weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces born at 2 15 on Friday. Mr and Mrs Dale Woolsey of 608 East Third street welcomed another daughter at the hospital weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces born at 6 20 this morning. Both babies are the couples first child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Croghan
Walnut
Atlantic Hospital
Dale Woolsey
East Third Street
Local Briefs and Notices From Atlantic Area
Local notices report Porter Wardrip fined for intoxication in Atlantic. Also licenses granted in Omaha and Des Moines for Frank Berge Dessie South and Thomas Reeves Betty Meyer. Visiting relatives in Oak Ridge and city outcomes include touring, extensions on licenses, and military reunions. Weather notes report heavy rainfall across multiple towns with high temperatures and humidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Frank Berge
Dessie South
Atlantic
Clerk of Court
C. M. Skipton
Thomas A. Reeves
Des Moines
Betty Jane Meyer
Anita
Weather Forecast Notes Local Rainfall and Heat
Decorah records .86 of an inch as a weather update notes rainfall. Tomorrow will be hot with high temperatures, except in the west portion where cooler conditions are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Walter Snyder Dies in Nebraska
Funeral services and burial were held in Mitchell Nebraska for Walter Snyder who died Wednesday in Mitchell where he had resided for years. He was a native of Iowa son of Mr and Mrs J F Snyder former Griswold resident who married Kate Dahl of Griswold and left a daughter and two grandchildren. A brother Perry Snyder of Scottebluff also survives with Mrs Ida Snyder of Griswold and Everett Snyder of Red Oak attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
Mitchell
Neb
Walter Snyder
Iowa
Mr. Snyder
J. F. Snyder
Nebraska
Kate Dahl
Perry Snyder
Scottebluff
Ida Snyder
Everett Snyder
Red Oak
Don’t speed or pass on curves or hills
A cautionary note urges drivers to avoid speeding and risky passing on curves or hills to stay safe on the road and protect lives tomorrow. It emphasizes careful driving as a daily responsibility for future well being.
Harold Hansen dies in North Dakota veteran of World War I
Harold Hansen 58 of Elk Horn died last night in Fargo North Dakota at his brother Folmer Hansen's home after a three week illness. Born July 25 1887 he was a World War I veteran who lived in Elk Horn and nearby communities. Surviving are six brothers and two sisters and services will be Monday at 2 pm at Elk Horn Lutheran Church with Rev Anders Hansen officiating. Interment will follow in Elk Horn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Horn
Harold Hansen
Fargo
N. Dak
Folmer Hansen
Alfred
Hansen
Haneen
Peter and
Falmer
Fargo, N. Dak
William
Omaha
Neb
Benny
Los Angeles
Cal
Rudolph
Des Moines
Ruth Madsen
Council Bluffs
Martha Lykke
Fargo, D
Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Anders Hansen
Elk Lorn
English Professor of Northwestern Killed on Bicycle
Dr. Arthur C. M. Brown, 76, retired Northwestern University English professor and Celtic romance authority, was fatally injured when his bicycle collided with a car near Galena, Illinois. He authored The Origin of the Grail Legend, arguing Gaelic manuscripts support his theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Arthur C. M. Brown
Northwestern University
Galena
Iil
Brown
Scholar Dr. Brown Linked Grail Theory to Heathen Roots
The report notes Dr. Brown argued the Holy Grail story originated from heathen sources rather than Christian. He biked across Ireland gathering material for his 1943 book. Born in Avon New York, Brown spent 33 years at Northwestern and headed the English department until his 1939 retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Brown
Avon
N. Y
Northwestern
Iowa Women’s Service Star Legion elects new president
Des Moines Mrs Harriet Low ery Jefferson was elected president of the Iowa Women’s Service Star Legion yesterday. Other officers named included Mrs Florence Doughby Estherville third vice president and Mr Mary Nicholson Estherville recording secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Harriet Lowery
Jefferson
Iowa Women's Service Star Legion
Florence Doughby
Estherville
Mary Nicholson
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Ath & Walnut
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Miller’s
Shirt Service
Floyd Miller
Bornholdt Auto
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Michael Stuart
Hong Kong
Shanghai
America
U.S
China
William Truette
U. S. Public Health Service
San Francisco
International Soundphoto
N. J. Seydell
Porter Wardrip
Richard Jessen
Albert Reeder
John
Oak Ridge, Tenn
W. O. Duncan
Oscar Grinstead
Calvin Wright
Mr. Grinstead
Miller Nursing Home
Cedar Street
Hubert K. Porter
Hugh Porter
States
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N. J
Ft. Sheridan
Harry Jordan
London
Tom Henningsen
E. C. Henningsen
Tom
Germany
Paris
Scotland
St. Louis
W. Floyd Smith
East Tenth Street
Grand Commandery
Ross Camblin
Abbie Ann
Sherry
John Ehlers
Nancy
Templar Park
Spirit Lake
Grand Commandery of
Knights Templar of
H. W. Nelson, Sr
Helen
Locust Street
Indiana
Ohio
Nelson
Peipsic
Ernest Leeson
California
Meyers
Pacific Junction
IN Sea Romance
North Dakota
Helmes and Edwards
Rogers
Wm. Rogers
Edward P. Cole
Jeweler
Dr. H. M. Sash
Cities Service Oil Co
Edward P. Paul
Atlantic Territory
U. S. Army
The
Cus
Cities Service Oil Company
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