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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
2
The Iowa town league sues the State Tax Commission in Polk County District Court seeking higher valuations for light and power, railroad, and telegraph properties. Petitioner Frank Pierce argues current valuations of $20,363,851 are 25 percent below true value, implying higher burdens on private property owners.
Brayton Iowa June 30 special notes Mr and Mrs Walter Mirerman and Mr and Mrs Hep Hansen visited Omaha Wednesday. Henry Anders of Elk Horn and Dr Floyd Anderson of Los Angeles called on A F Ander. Axel Runge and Otto Holland of LA left Fray after weeks with Mr Runge and Mrs Chris Runge. Ann Runge to accompany them. Mary Jeanette Mortensen visiting uncle Mr Raymond Anderson in Cheyenne.
Backstage at Des Moines reports rumors of Edward Breen seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in 1940 from Fort Dodge, L H Doran urged for a Republican bid in 1940 but not inclined to run, L S Hill possibly entering Democratic race, Earl G Miller pursuing Republican run, and officials eye retrenchment on legislature. Also notes personnel cuts in history and archives, state car fuel rules, and favorable safety insurance trends in Wisconsin versus Iowa fatalities.
Names and origins of overnight guests and travelers appear across Grant community notes. Families from Washington D C McCook Nebraska San Diego Des Moines Manchester New Hampshire Corning Grimes Corning and other towns visit or vacation with local residents. Also a brief mention of 28 cent notary service at The News Telegraph.
Washington June 30 Talk in Town circles centers on former representative Otha D. Wearin of Iowa’s seventh district likely to become administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration. The vacancy follows John Carmody’s transfer to the Federal Works Agency and the move of REA into the Agriculture Department under Secretary Henry A. Wallace.
At the regular American Legion Auxiliary meeting in Walnut on June 30, officers were elected. President Mrs. Bernhardt Hass. first vice president Mrs. Orville Myers. second vice president Mrs. J Leo Tierney. secretary treasurer Mrs. Harry Nieman. historian Mrs. Glenn Fell. chaplain Mrs. George Glissman. sergeant at arms Mrs. August Kohlscheen. board members Mrs. Edward Acher, Mrs. Homer Schlotfeldt, and Mrs. George Clausen.
Massena briefs note Mr and Mrs Walter Wilson returning from a Yellowstone trip to visit his parents in Massena and that they will live in Council Bluffs. In Villisca Bert Dirrim aged 64 died by his own action in a self-inflicted rifle shot at his farm home after a period of mental illness. his widow and a daughter survive along with two brothers. Drive Carefully Life Is Precious.
Seventy four persons are employed on four Works Progress Administration projects in Adair county led by WPA administrator George J. Keller. The county road program, opened in 1936, now features 59 certified workers and two non certified supervisors financed by WPA and county funds. Total WPA funded expenditures exceed $59,405 for roads, plus other non construction projects including sewing rooms, library services, and school building renovations.
Elvin Weirich John Weaton and sons John and Ray returned from Fairfield after weekend business. Wisslers attended a Boone family reunion. Ramona Rowe visiting Griswold friends. A. C. Andersen hosts 74th birthday party with relatives from Mason City and local families at Avoca residence. A midnight lunch was served.
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