03 Jan 1952
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1952
Page
1
At the elevator Jay Kline and Sam Jewett discuss soil erosion and how contour farming, terracing, strip cropping, and land-use plans could have prevented topsoil loss. They note hills once covered with deep topsoil have become flatter due to erosion, with long-term costs to farmers and heirs.
The notice lists several marriage licenses including Thomas A. Ludwick 87 of Omaha with Rose Ludwick 68 of Omaha. Chester James Holland 23 of Anita with Marjorie L. Johnson 20 of Atlantic. Charles Swinehart 57 of Atlantic with Irma Patterson 50 of Atlantic, among others in Massena Masena Atlantic Corning Marne and Allan tig.
Drake university announces two courses through its Community College program. In Atlantic, General Science for Elementary Teachers will be taught by Miss Ellen Hartnett with first session January 9 at 6 30 PM in the Colt House. in Harlan, Nutrition and Physical Fitness will start January 15 at 7 30 PM in Harlan High School. Both courses run weekly through the spring semester for three and (credit details).
Ed L. Newton learned of the death of his sister-in-law Mrs L. L. Newton of Lander Wyoming. The deceased was Lulu Hohanshelt formerly of Anita and daughter of the late Rev W Hohanshelt longtime Ital Methodist pastor. She had attended a PEO Sisterhood convention in Philadelphia and fell ill while returning home.
The Grant township homemakers will meet January 7 at Mrs Duncan McMartin home with a lesson on Good Grooming. Leader training for township leaders occurred Friday at Atlantic Court House assembly room. Betty Jane Bradley presented Posture Good Health Cleanliness Make-up Hair Styles and Clothing Care.
A brief index lists sections like WHERE TO, E N Social Events, Berea News, Classified Ads, Farm News, Locals, Linton Township pages for Board Proceedings and Household Hints, Churches, Farm Sales across pages 3 4 6 7, indicating a varied local newspaper layout with community event and sale notices. The listing suggests multiple small items and notices spread through the issue.
Anita prepares for a Friday home clash as Avoca, a strong Southwest Iowa Conference foe, visits. The boys aim to snap a losing streak and begin 1952 with a win, while the girls face a tough run with Avoca Elliott Winterset and Griswold before tournaments. Local fans will see two girls games and more action in January at home.
Mr and Mrs Myon Hervis spent New Years in the Anderson home when a faulty oil burner smoked heavily on their return Tuesday night. The house was filled with smoke and they are staying with the Harrises until insurance adjusters assess damages and cleaning can begin. Mrs Edith Schwenke left Friday for Long Beach California to spend the winter there.
The Anita Home and Garden Club met at the VFW Hall on Monday to crown winners of the home decoration contest. First prize went to Mr and Mrs Eddie Davis, second to Mr and Mrs E. B. Luman, and third to Mayor and Mrs Alfred Dement. Thirty-five members attended with President Mrs Drexel Chadwick presiding. A garden quiz, won by Mrs Hans Moelck, Mrs Elton Christensen, and Mrs Ted Hansen, was hosted by Mrs Cecil Denne. January meeting theme is Let's go South and Meet the spring. Hosts will be Mrs Harry Phippen and Mrs Ethel Schlater.
At 7 40 Wednesday morning the Anita Fire Department was called to the Cecil Denny residence at the corner of Rose Hill Avenue and Lane. According to Jerry Read the incident involved a wiring problem and smoke.
A fragmented OCR style list presents multiple names with car makes and locations such as Chevrolet, Ford, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick, and brands tied to cities including Atlantic Griswold Wiota Plymouth Hudson and Cumberland. The text reads like a directory of owners and dealers with scattered punctuation and misspellings.
Death of Fred Richter of Sac City on New Year’s morning announced. funeral at 10:00 Friday in Sac City with burial in Evergreen Cemetery Anita. Sisters Mrs Louis Steele and Mrs Irene Karns traveled to Sac City to be with their sister. Graveside services expected here around 2:30 Friday. Myr and Glen Roe to spend remaining winter months in Sarasota Florida.
Work during Christmas vacation scrubs ten rooms, three halls, and stairways. Janitors Bill Boedeker and Ralph Biges and Supt Fatka completed sealing, waxing, and buffing. Kenneth Turner and Frank Neighbors install shelves and a work table in the new third floor library, with books and supplies due in a couple of weeks.
Listing of upcoming farm sales near Anita with dates Jan 4 through Jan 11. Raymond Klue, Howard Bohannon, Mr Dermott and O'Brien, and Mrs Charles Krause are named with locations near Anita. Fay, Cruise, Young, Barber, and Parker serve as auctioneers and clerks. See advertisement in this issue for details.
L H Hayter assumes management of the Standard Oil service station on Highway 6. He takes over from Glen Wolford, who has moved to Massena. Hayter comes from work at the ordnance plant near Burlington from the past few weeks.
The Church of Christ Sunday School elected officers with Mrs John Witte as superintendent Mrs G O Smither as assistant superintendent Keith Henderson as secretary Miss Beulah Pierce as treasurer and Traldie Witte as librarian in a Sunday morning vote at the church.
Ernest Oster was chosen as chair at the Cass county Board of Supervisors organizing meeting for the coming year Otto Schwartz took oath as the new board member replacing last year’s chairman Louie Hansen The Anita Tribune was again selected as one of Cass county’s official newspapers
A side meeting of Anita Post No 210 American Legion is announced for tonight Thursday in Americai. Participants are urged to attend and discuss post affairs and upcoming events.
A New Years Day collision near Anita on a gravel road four miles south of Highway 4 involved Lowell Hargin and Virgil Carlson. Hargin’s wife Lucille and 14 month old Richard were injured, with Richard severely cut and requiring stitches. Mrs Hargin and the child remained hospitalized in Atlantic. Carlson’s wife and daughter-in-law were also hospitalized with Mrs Virgil Carlson in more serious condition. Drivers suffered only bruises. An unidentified passerby assisted the Carlsons to reach a hospital after their car stalled near the highway.
Louis Laartz aged 76 and Ma Laartz aged 69 celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary January 8. An open house will be at Anita Methodist Church January 6 from 1 to 5 PM. They formerly lived on an 8 farm near Atlantic and moved to Anita after retiring from farming. They have two children, Raysmond Laartz and Mrs B McD mott, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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