Anita Remembers Look Back at 1961 Local Happenings
A roundup of July 1961 Anita events mentions Old Fashioned Days, library reading, new home economist LaVon Morrow replacing Shirley Stakey, upcoming weddings Evelyn Hall with Daryl Kline, and a Chapman family reunion at Anita recreation park. Last rites for Avery Walance noted amid year-ago recollections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey Parker
Anita Library
LaVon Morrow
Shirley Stakey
Evelyn Hall
Daryl Kline
Chapman
Anita Recreation Park
Avery Wallace
Church Notices Morning Service and Activities
Morning service at 11 am led by Carroll E Robinson minister Sunday school at 9 40 am Morning worship at 8 39 am Senior M Y F meets 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7 30 pm Fellowship Dinner on the 2nd Sunday Junior High M 1 Every Tuesday 7 00 to 8 30 pm Jr Missionary Class on the 2nd Saturday 2 00 pm Official Board meets 1st Thursday 3 00 pm Wesleyan Guild on the 4th Thursday 2 00 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll E. Robinson
Wesleyan Guild
Community church schedules and notices
Church notices list service times and events for multiple congregations. Community Bible Church led by Duane Dodson holds Sunday school at 10:00 AM and morning service at 11:00 AM with evening services at 8:00 PM, plus Wednesday prayer at 8:00 PM. Also Marys Catholic Church with Fr. Joseph Devlin offers Sunday Mass at 7:39 AM, Church of Christ with Charles Presley at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM services, North Massena Baptist with Sunday school at 10:30 AM and morning service at 9:30 AM, and Holy Cross Lutheran with events including Divine Worship at 7:50 AM and various activities in mid-August. Congregational Church led by Lester Gatch lists Sunday School 9:30 AM and choir practices, with August trustees and meetings noted. additional entries include Women’s Federation and Walther League events and Board of Education sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Massena Baptist Church
Duane Dodson
Walther League
Board of Education
Budget cuts shrink local school expenses for year
Thirty years ago on July 29, 1932 the budget for local school expenditures was reduced by 3000 dollars. School expenses were only half of what they cost in 1922. J R Stuhr advertised a big store sale featuring ladies cotton hose at 13 cents a pair and ladies sport sandals at 98 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Stuhr
Ladie
Baby Girl Born as Ford Coupes Bought in Town
A baby girl arrived July 9 to Ma and Mrs Glen Parch. The Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Co bought two new Ford coupes from Dement Bros local Ford Dealers. June was the driest month on record and July 1911 record was broken this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Parch
Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Co
Dement Bros
Local Residents Report New Cars and Civic Efforts
July 7 update notes Kyle Irvin Joy as owner of a Ford sedan and U. S. Walker purchasing a Marathon roadster from Anita Auto Co. John Pearce travels to Des Moines on business. Anita praised as the staunchest Republican town in the state. The Commercial Club pursues town water, testing another well in Keystone Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle Irvin Joy
U. S. Walker
Anita Auto Co
John Pearce
Des Moines
Anita
Simonton Farm Bought Near WIo ta and Local Notices
60 years ago on July 31 1902 Albert Ballentine purchased the Simonton farm near Wiota. Mr and Mrs William Wagner invite the marriage of their eldest daughter Hallie to Edwin Blakesley to be held Aug 13 at their home. R D Vernon attended IOOF lodge delegates meeting in Lewis and plans to attend the Sovereign Grand Lodge in Des Moines in mid September. Co P Blue a Colorado visitor is reported ill with mountain fever. Tony Koob will build a residence on College Hill and move to town. Ed L Newton will return as Masena schools principal for another year. The fish pond in the town’s north part remains a local bone of contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Bailey
Sue Dressler
Cass County
Des Moines
Vera Nelson
Arthur Stone
Colden
Grace Wahlert
Max Mackrill
Larita Sieck
David Bissell
Ed McLaughlin
Frederick Baier
Wiota
George Scarlett
Harley Miller
George
Guy Pratt
Fairbury
Nebra
Laverne Bontrager
Eldred Lary
Wm. Wagner
Hallie
Edwin Blakesley
R. D. Vernon
Lewis
IOOF
Sovereign Grand Lodge
P. Blue
Colorado
Mountain Fevel
Tony Koob
College Hill
Ed L. Newton
Massena
Con
Appointment of Administrator for Frank A. Daughenbaugh estate
In Cass County Iowa probate court the administrator C T A has been appointed and qualified for the estate of Frank A. Daughenbaugh deceased. Creditors are to pay to the administrator and present claims by law. The notice includes court actions and dates from 1962 and references Anita State Bank Building Anita Iowa. Also lists local birthday names for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State OF
Iowa
Cass County
Frank A. Daughenbaugh
Allowan Pate
Yotty
Henry Agen
Charles &. Walker
Anita State Bank
Anita
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Bob Wedemeyer
Anita School
Bernadine Boedeker
Leroy Taylor
Glen Wedemeyer
Dorothy Kirchoff
Fletcher Chapel
Harry Wedemeyer
Nan
Member
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Anita Tribune
Owa
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R. Ferguson
John Cassell
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Charles Presley
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Lester Gatch
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Louis C. Knief
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Tras
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Simonton Farm
Tention
Main Street
Shey
Ka Brindley
Luella Harris
Monte Lumay
Trene Linfor
Linne Robison
Kay Lathrop
Steve Huddleson
D. Mueller
Arlo Johnson
Late Phillips
Don Fejtan
Shiley Pollock
Brent Alison $Tie
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Alvin Wahlert
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Purina
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Purina Research
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Parison
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