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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
11
Brayton Union Sunday school will begin Monday and run for several weeks. Miss Cleone Rasmus senior from California will be in charge.
The article notes record enrollment across United States elementary schools with more children attending than at any prior time in history. It highlights nationwide trend and potential implications for education systems and resources.
About sixty children aged three to twelve attend the Grant School PTA Council playground in the school yard and basement. Avis Sheppard and Esta manage activities with craft work, stories, songs, and games funded by the Community Chest.
Frank Farson of Des Moines a University of Nebraska graduate with graduate work will take over Cass County child welfare mid July succeeding Mildred Surface who has split time with Pottawattamie County. Surface will move to full time in Pottawattamie and will enter the University of Chicago in September for her doctorate. Farson a World War II veteran and his wife and child will relocate as housing becomes available.
The estate of Dr. J. J. Murphy of Cedar Rapids, valued at about 1.5 million dollars, is divided four ways among Mercy hospital Mt. Mercy junior college Loras college and Loyola university under a two year trust. Nine friends and one relative receive annuities up to 250 dollars monthly for 21 years or until death.
A safety note advises pedestrians to wear white or light clothing at night on highways. The guidance emphasizes visibility to drivers during low light hours.
An old advertisement suggests Doan's Pills as a mild diuretic for backache fatigue headaches and disdainess caused by cold dampness or dietary indiscretions. It claims long use by tallions and says the pills help kidney tubes flush waste, urging readers to get Doan's Pills today.
During the Rock Island switchmen strike mail trucks shuttle between Atlantic Des Moines and Atlantic Omaha terminals. Eastbound truck leaves Des Moines at 7 AM and Omaha at 8 AM arriving 11 AM, return from Atlantic at 1 PM. Mail clerks assist on trips. Griswold and Creston routes also serve Atlantic. Daily schedule excludes Sundays and holidays.
The Lewis Amvets sponsor a dawn dance starting 11:54 p.m. Monday with Morton Wells Orchestra playing until 4 a.m. Tuesday. A three hour fireworks display will follow in the Lewis school yard that evening. Start sooner-drive slower live longer.
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