04 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1939
Page
1
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The piece laments a looming generalized European war and urges peace and neutrality. It contrasts wartime fear in Europe with the safety of American life, praising the president's stance and urging citizens to avoid entangling alliances while valuing freedom, peace, and the safety of children at school.
Letter to Cass County Board urges immediate publication of meeting minutes after each session. The author cites Nebraska practice of posting minutes before bill payments and protests, arguing timely minutes enhance citizen oversight and hearings. He also asks city council minutes to be published promptly, not 30 to 60 days later.
Washington features a roll of kin on the government payroll from Rep Lex Green Florida to Sen Arthur Vandenberg and Rep C Jasper Bell highlighting family roles and jobs. British ambassadorship scene at State Department court and Soviet Nazi intrigue with Japan raise concern over Poland and China amid double dealing in diplomacy. Labor honors Senator Norris with unveiling of a boat bearing his bust at TVA dam site.
A light verse urging store workers to stay cheerful and energetic, offering rhymed guidance to customers and coworkers. It emphasizes lively service, brief groaning, and maintaining a positive attitude to avoid poor sales outcomes. The poem closes with a humorous contractual line.
A guide warns against placing a question mark after an interrogative that requests action. The example asks for Mr. Brown's address, illustrating where tone and intent can be misread without proper punctuation.
The article lists successful offspring of Brilliant, a sire whose dam Mas da is a full sister of Man O’ War. Included are Brilliant Plan, Miss Brilliant, Star Bud, Glittering, Brilliant Duke, and Brilliant Baby.
A columnist muses on Labor Day timing and its impact on schools and tourism. He notes vacationers returning to New York, mentions Jersey shore crowds, and observes taxi drivers and incoming travelers. He recalls luggage labels, foreign labels on suitcases, and Jed Kiley’s hotel label business and Jed Riley’s roaming lifestyle.
Des Moines report says 1939 toll reaches 52 after Edward Loesch 24 and George Mikota 29 die when their motorboat capsizes near Harpers Ferry. Companion Emil Klinesch 25 survives after being thrown into the stream.
Labor Day 1939 reports M L Curtis aiming a 60 40 GOP tilt by reshaping the liquor control commission. Des Moines veteran F J Alber ages 78 recalls 58 years at the state fair. Alber day marks Wednesdays since 1881. A dozen Republicans seek a state board mining inspector secretary post, vacant after Phil Clarkson’s resignation. Dan Cupid rumors glance Bob Feller and Betty Jensen. Jensen’s father is Congressman Ben Jensen.
A set of ten questions tests general knowledge on US Presidents geography language and sports. Topics cover vice presidents two dying while in office the Vaal river location Carnivorous animals football kickoff yard line clerical allowances for Representatives Naragansett Bay bordering state pronunciation sedative Scotland Yard munition round and base distances on a baseball diamond.
Audubon Iowa September 4 five year average pay for county rural teachers rises with 67.3 per teacher or total 5815 monthly for 86 teachers this year. Past years show gradual increases as boards revise scales and experience adds pay. minimum remains 90 with no teacher under 55. Cameron and Melville townships pay 70 for experienced teachers.
Des Moines attorney general's office said it would appeal a Johnson county case seeking condemnation of gambling equipment and liquor seized in a summer raid. Justice T. M. Fairchield had granted a jury trial despite state prosecutors' objections at the August 7 preliminary hearing.
A concise roundup from The News Telegraph covers the day’s key events, briefs, and notices. It highlights local happenings, notable actions by government bodies, and brief updates from major organizations in the region.
Iowa constitution requires the lieutenant governor to receive the governor's per diem salary of 7500 dollars annually but state records show no funds set aside for Lt Governor when acting as governor. Comptroller Porter says pay comes from governor's salary. The article notes Lt Governor real salary and lawn care at the state house and critiques dismissals at the liquor control commission.
Adair Indiana September 3 Special Members of the Lutheran Sunday school Teachers association met at Immanuel Lutheran church with nineteen attending from Adair St John Casey Dexter Anita and Atlantic Sunday schools The Rev Herbert Daib Casey spoke on Geography of the Holy Land and Rev Kurt Daib Dexter described the Sunday school teachers institute at River Forest Illinois Refreshments were served by the Atlantic group.
Funeral services were held in Council Bluffs for George Smith 70 a former Casey resident who died at his home there Burial was in Casey cemetery with brief graveside rites He is survived by his widow two sons six daughters three sisters and one brother
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