27 Apr 1950
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1950
Page
1
A reflective essay extols small town life as safe friendly and enriching. It highlights community warmth Saturday nights Circle No 2 meetings hay rides family reunions and local baseball as signs of contentment. It contrasts the appeal of big city dreams with the growth and equal opportunities found at home.
Hundreds of Iowa homemakers slip cover chairs and sofas this year, achieving neat, long lasting looks. June Brown of Iowa State College advises on fabric choices, color harmony, and patterns to balance rooms while noting slip covers require time and money but can be stylish and durable.
From our old files the note dated April 18 1940 records F E Barnholdt and his wife planning to return to Anita after wintering in Texas and Hot Springs Arkansas. It also notes Maude Suplee who spent winter in Long Beach California leaving for Anita and a linen shower held at Mrs Ted Walker for Mrs Jack Mitchell.
The article notes a secret marriage more than a year old announced by Mrs. Hattie Weise. It lists event attendees and local social details including hostesses Mrs. W. T. Biggs and Mrs. Lafe Koob.
The board awarded Mike Mardesen of Anita a contract to paint six county bridges for 1110 dollars with the county supplying the paint. A 50 000 transfer from construction to maintenance funds was approved and the purchase of a carload of lumber from Wheeler and Pioneer lumber firms was authorized. You cant go wrong electrically.
C M Skipton announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Clerk of the District Court in Cass County Iowa. He seeks support from party voters at the June 5 1950 primary election.
A candidate for nomination on the Republican ticket announces his bid for Auditor in the upcoming primary on June 5, 1950. Voters are urged to support F. W. Herbert.
A brief Republican campaign notice urges support for A M Gill for the Treasurer’s office in the upcoming June 5 1950 primary election. The message asks voters for their vote and support.
A campaign notice from Harry Jordan announcing his candidacy for sheriff in the upcoming primary on June 5 1950 and urging voters to support him.
Dale Cornell declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for Cass County Recorder and asks voters for support at the June 5 1950 primary election.
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