16 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1948
Page
1
Ruth L Brown and Mrs B W Robison are mentioned in local notices. Alpha Nelson visited Council Bluffs, while Mrs Henry Madoff and Mrs R H Needles hosted a shower for Miss Zelle Dorsey. Anita Literary Club meets at 1 00 PM with a covered dish dinner. The Anita Liquor store posted a new November sales record.
December 15, 1938 reports Mr. and Mrs. M C Hutchison plan a Sunday celebration at their Elm Street home marking their 50th anniversary. The item mentions Viola Mardensen and Lyle Redburn as recently married, and notes a novel Christmas decoration, a lighted tree atop the telephone building, along with a gathering of twenty friends for Marvin Barber.
Monthly report shows $3125.78 spent on liquor across brands. Anita’s 44 Civil Works workers, 17 on town projects, reflect 15 years ago. Mrs Cal Yarrow hosted Silver Thread Club. Ladies Union guests at Mamie Myers Elm Street home with noon covered dish. Rural carrier meeting at Newtons home. Des Moines visitors J A Wagner and Solon Karna. C C club enjoyed a slumber party hosted by Joan Faulkner on West Mains. Water main leak prompts careful use for days. Public sale set for horses, mules, cattle at Anita sale barn Friday afternoon. Cars urged to park properly and use lights on, by Mayor Campbell. New baby born to Mr and Mrs Orville Morgan last Sunday. Earl Stone injured elbow from a hayload fall at Fred Woods farm Saturday. High school orchestras active. Atlantic church services and The Anitahi magazine to publish next Sunday.
A 1923 notice from Anita stresses strict observance of traffic laws as both sides of Main Street are clearly marked. The warning urges drivers and pedestrians to follow the posted regulations to ensure future safety.
The muskrat and mink season closes at midnight December 20 with a ten day hold period for furs. Trappers may obtain permits from the State Conservation Commission to hold legally taken furs longer. Shipped out-of-state furs require a state permit. Long haired furbearing animals stay open until January 10 and furs may be held without a permit until midnight January 20.
A proposed bill by the President would award retirement after 20 years of federal service and age 60 with monthly pay. Credit toward a year of service requires 60 points yearly through active duty training drills or factory-equivalent service within the Marine Reserve. full reserve duty grants 15-point credit. Points accrue one per drill and per day. detail notes limits and contact Room 106 Old Federal Building Des Moines for more information.
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