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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1939

Page

5

Hitler Plans All-Out War To Quickly Resolve Polish Crisis

The article outlines a belief that Hitler aims to conquer Poland within three months while holding the Siegfried line to restrain France. It notes mass troop concentrations on the Polish frontier and at Danzig, with a plan for a rapid clash that could trigger a broader Franco-British mobilization and a swift peace in the east.

Fucrer Dansig Siegfried Line Polandia Moscow Hitler Danzig Touruew

Weather Town Forecast Keeps Cool, Fair East Today

The forecast calls for continued cool conditions tonight with a Saturday outlook of fair to partly cloudy skies. East portions remain mostly fair, while the west district sees partial cloudiness. north central areas show similar trends.

East Porion

Woodring to Lose War Post to Louis Johnson

President Roosevelt planned a cabinet shake up on the eve of a peacetime army and air defense program. Harry Woodring would be replaced by Louis Johnson as Secretary of War, with Woodring potentially becoming High Commissioner to the Philippines. If declined, Francis Sayre could be offered the War post.

Washington I. N.g Roosevelt America Harry Woodring War Department Lauis Johnson Woodring Philippines Paul V. McNutt Indiana McNutt United States Francis Sayre Sayre Woodrow Wilson Philippine Islands Commonwealth Johnson

Lone bandit robs Clearfield Savings Bank for 2200

A single robber entered the Sharpsburg Savings Bank at closing in Clearfield Louisiana and escaped with about 2200 after ordering Rollie Bailey and Lorraine Reed to surrender safe contents. He wore a blue denim jacket and grey straw hat and fled in a Buick with a second man waiting outside.

Clearfield la United Press Clearfield Sharpsburg Rollie Bailey Lorraine Reed Atlantic

Hold Youth For Murder of Casey Boy

John W. Osborne of Colfax California is jailed in Placer County charged with murdering Edward Kading 26 of Casey Iowa after a camp dispute at a Forest Service project in Big Bend California. The shooting occurred June 18 and Osborne’s trial date was not set. Edward was the son of Mr and Mrs P A Kading of Casey.

Francis E. West Placer County Osborne Glen Edward Colfax

Bomb attack damages American board of missions in Foochow

Three bombs hit the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in Foochow China as Japan began direct assault on the city. Buildings burned with no casualties. British forces responded by landing 36 marines at Foochow to protect lives and property around the British consulate.

Shanghai Foochow American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions China Japan United States Britain France Wenchow Great Britain Steve-Tyebek Tientin

Womens Chorus Seeks Cass County Members For 50 Voice Goal

The Cass county rural womens chorus invites women to join as they plan growth to at least 50 voices. A re organization meeting was held and the next meeting is Tuesday July 11 from 2 to 4 pm at Atlantic city hall. Rehearsals will start promptly at 2 pm.

Cass County Rural Women's Chorus City Hall Atlantic

Woman 96 Falls in Case Iowa Breaks Hip

Mary Frasier aged 96 fell on the cement outside her daughter Mrs Gene Marshalls home in Case Iowa Thursday morning. She was taken to Van Duzer hospital for X ray. Atlantic Federal Savings and Loan pays its semi annual dividend of about two thousand dollars today.

Case Mary Frasier Gene Marshall van Duzer Hospital Atlantic Federal Savings and Loan Association

Fourth of July program at Sunnyside park highlights big celebration

A full day at Sunnyside park for the Fourth of July organized by the YMC A church softball league features judge Charles A Ree of Carson as speaker. The day includes races, contests, a family dinner, band, two softball games, trick mule performance, a tug of war and a grand fireworks display ending at 9 PM.

Sunnyside Park Y. M. C. A. Church Dedge Charles A. Ree Carson Ree 16Th Judicial District Counsil Blaffe Farmera-Merchants Fate-Slims Iday Henry Traum

Iowa cooling rains ease heat across northern Iowa

Des Moines reports cooler temperatures from widespread cooling rains. Decorah reached 89 degrees the warmest spot, while Inwood and Carroll logged low 50s. Precipitation ranged from .64 to .80 inch in Ames Forest City and Iowa Falls. The local school board meets for its annual July 1 session, with limited attendance expected and adjournment to next week.

Des Moines Decorah Iowa Inwood Carroll Forest City Ames Iowa Falls

Youthful Son Admits Killing Mother in Dream Claim

Campbell McDonald, 26, told police in Los Angeles he killed his mother Margaret McDonald, 66, in a dream after a quarrel about reading. He denied involvement in the bludgeoning death of Russian dancer Anya Sosoyeva at Los Angeles City College, saying he slept through the incident.

Angeles I. N. Ee Santa Monica Campeell McDonald Margaret Campbell Fileg Anya Sosoyeva Los Angeles City College Wes MacDonald Mollywood

Grahl Reappointed Adjutant General of Iowa National Guard

Governor George A. Wilson reappointed Charles H. Grahl as adjutant general for a four year term. Grahl, a Des Moines native, was first named to the post in 1932 and has been reappointed previously by two governors. Also named to state posts today were four other officials with terms expiring soon. Mr and Mrs Henry Reese return from a three week vacation to Colorado Springs.

Des Moines I. N George A. Wilson Charles H. Grahl Iowa National Guard Grahl Dan W. Turner W. H. Bailey Clyde Herring Henry Reese Colorado Springs Colo

New Stewardess Celesta Hannifan Joins Union Pacific

Celesta Hannifan, praised for her streamlined smile, joins Union Pacific as part of its three-stewardess roster. Born in Bentley Iowa, she is the daughter of James J. Hannifan of Neola Iowa. She completed grade and high school in Neola and earned a nursing degree from the University of Iowa School of Nursing in Iowa City.

Celesta Hannifan Union Pacific Bentley James J. Hannifan Neola Miss Hannifan University of Iowa School of Nursing Iowa City

Massena Mccurdy Former Mayor and Postmaster Dies at 76

Massena Iowa June 30 W C McCurdy 76 former Massena mayor postmaster and Republican leader died at his home after a paralytic stroke on May 28 He served as postmaster under the democrats and as mayor twice He was a charter Eastern Star Mason active in the Methodist Church and ran a hardware store and later a drug line Surviving two sons Ora of Emporia Kan Roy of Des Moines and daughter Mrs Mary Briggs of Spokane Funeral at Massena Methodist church Sunday at 1 30 pm

Massena W. C. McCurdy McCurdy Maszene Cass County Dubuque Thomas Martha McCurdy Muscatine County Martha Root Ora Emporia Kan Roy Des Moines Mary Briggs Spokane Wash Massena Methodist Church L. C. Hall

Funeral Services Held for William Henry Niesa

Funeral services were held at 2 30 Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church in Adair for William Henry Niesa 71 well known Adair man who died June 15 in Glendale California The rites were conducted by the Rev Ivan R Mills Music was furnished by Mrs Clyde Rochholz and Mrs C W Brown who sang Rock of Ages and The Old Rugged Cross Mrs W E Nichols was at the piano Pallbearers were Clyde Correll P S Kelloway George F Weginer J W Crow Clyde Rochholz and Ben Rochholz Burial was in Sunnyhill cemetery

Adair William Henry Niesa Glendale Cal Ivan R. Mills Clyde Rochholz C. W. Brownslee Old Rugged Cross W. E. Nichols Clyde Correll P. S. Kelloway George F. Weginer J. W. Crow Ben Rochhols Sunnyhill Cemetery

94 Lb Copper Nugget Found Near Adair Iowa

Fletcher E Hunt of Adair displayed a 94% pound copper nugget found on a farm northwest of Adair. Weighing 10 by 7 by 5 inches the nugget was brought to Ames for state geologists who could not cut it in two. They note possible gold content due to quartz veins and analyze cuttings while pondering the nugget s origin and past finds in Iowa.

Candie MacDonald Adair Fletcher E. Hunt Mr. Hunt George Shank Tuesaday Ames Iowa Michigan

Jack Dempsey Fights For Life In Hospital Emergency

New York reports longtime boxing star Jack Dempsey suffered a ruptured appendix and peritonitis. He underwent emergency surgery at Poly chute hospital after collapsing at home. Doctors say he is very seriously ill but resting, with support from friends and fellow fighters who express hope for his recovery.

New York Jack Dempsey Dempsey Polychute Hospital A. A. Jailer Hannah Williams Jack Alfred Lillienfeld Raber Brennan Ned Brown Champion Denpsey Pacific Coast Champ Pal Tin Pan Alley Cauliflower Row Gene Tunney Gene Joe Louis Joe Dempoey Tony Galento Fistiania

Governor clashes with Iowa highway board over contracts

Gov. A Witeon criticized the Iowa state highway commission for planning to award about 806000 in road contracts before new Republican members take office. Negotiations hinge on whether to let bids for 43 miles of blacktop and four miles of paving before the changeover. Knudson argues the board should proceed while noting federal funds require time to align with standards.

Des Moines A. Witeon Iowa State Highway Commission I. H. Knudson Jewell Ors Knudson Randall Nelson Humboldt Ames Scouer Wilson Harry Green Avoca Russell B. Laird Sidney Curtis L. McKinnon New London Leslie Eicher Washington Republican

Early Ball Scores From National and American Leagues

National League games saw Cincinnati 1, Chicago 2 in the second inning with Vandermeer Lombardi Root Moore Hart Nett. Boston at New York postponed due to rain. American League action had New York 1, Washington 2 in the first inning. Chicago 0, Detroit 2 in the second. Philadelphia at Boston postponed by rain. St. Louis at Cleveland postponed by rain. (2 games Sunday)

Cincinnati Chicago Vandermeer Lombardi Root Moore Hartnett Boston New York Tain Washington Hildebrand Dickey Carranquel Ferrell Detroit Regney Tresh Newsom Tebbetts Philadelphia St. Louis Cleveland

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