Heat Stretches Across State on July 16 1936
The 100 degree heat continues to grip the state with crops withstand 12 days of high temperatures. A water main is being laid on Mars Avenue by the water works board. A grease can explosion threatened a fire at C C Gipple's farm home near Anita. Fred Exline and family visited Council Bluffs while Joe Vetter and family plan a Texas trip. Mayor Jenkins’s wife Mary Jenkins injured her hand in a wringer accident during washing.
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The
Water Works Board
Mars Avenue
C. C. Gipple
Anita
Mary Jenkins
Highway Commission hears Ames to Massena road meeting
Fifteen years ago Ed L Newton FP E Carter O W Shaffer and Ernest Burke appeared before the State Highway Commission at Ames to discuss the road project linking Ames with Massena. The article notes the hearing occurring today with these officials present.
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Ed. L. Newton
FP. E. Carter
O. W. Shaffer
Ernest Burke
State Highway Commission
Ames
Here
Massena
We Can Fight Flies Better Now On Milk Farms
Farmers learn to use DDT sprays in barns and on stock to curb flies and protect milk production this summer. Labels must be read and directions followed for safe effective use. Local farm moves include H G Highley and wife moving to Charles Scholl property in south Anita and E C Dorsey family shifting from south Anita to the Bullock property.
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H. G. Highley
Wayne Bullock
Rose Hill Ave
Charles Scholl
South Anita
E. C. Dorsey
Bullock
Farmers Begin Spring Bindering as Grain Ripens
A country drive shows grain readying for harvest with some farmers already starting binders and preparing for the season.
Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Co to Hold Annual Meeting
The Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Co. will hold its annual meeting in this city on Thursday July 21. The notice lists W E Clark recovering from a recent auto accident and other local happenings including a Studebaker roadster purchase by Dr G M Adair and a big July sale at The Rackett store.
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Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Co
Rackett
James Lewis
Meat rationing ends and groceries strain in Anita
The text notes postwar meat shortages as rationing ends. Consumers face difficulty finding beef fish and chicken while packing plants cut crews. Butchers stay busy selling limited fresh meat and locals report no health issues amid the lean period.
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Anita
University of Town enrolls 4609 students in summer term
The University of Town reports a summer enrollment of 4609, the highest in 47 years. Of these, 2784 are World War II veterans, 3362 men and 1247 women attend. The largest divisions are Liberal Arts 2008, Graduate 1484, and Engineering 307.
Will We Ration Meat This Fall
Opinion notes possible meat and fats rationing under the war powers act with congress renewal. Officials oppose rationing but if meat remains scarce fair shares require it. Public frustration grows as consumers get less meat than during wartime. Also reports a wedding in Atlantic with Ruby Turner and Howard Sir Jesse and a Turner family reunion near Anita with multiple relatives and out of town guests.
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Congress
Ruby Turner
Los Angeles
Calif
Will Turner
Atlantic
Howard Sir’ Jesse
California
Persey Lynch
Anita
Dillion ‘Turner
Omaha
Atomic Bomb Peace Plan and Housing Woes in Anita
Discussion of a U N proposal to transfer bomb materials to an International Atomic Development Authority, with phased ownership and inspections. Housing shortages persist due to lumber and nails shortages, price controls, and reduced construction across cities. Community notes report local gatherings at North Massena Baptist, visits from relatives, and local business visits.
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An, International Atomic Development Authority
Anita
Lucky Day Delivers Not So Lucky Soup Winner
John Anders, a rooming-house resident, believes a hunch will bring a $15,000 prize from Pilner’s department store after entering a slogan contest and receiving a letter. The reveal shows he won a much smaller prize instead, triggering disappointment and humor as Charley the diner owner jokes about the mix up and a different product win.
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John Anders
Charley's
Ang Sistas
Charley Pin
Giders
Aldo
Teong
Anders
Piltner’s
Charley
Pilinetspartment
Finkum Distributing
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Joe Vetter
Joe
Texas
Gus Hunter
John
Edwin Burkhart
M. C. Hansen
West Main Street
Beakenfield
Mutry
Hansens
St. Louis
Hamilton, Brown Shoe Co
Lulu Alvord
Des Moines
Elmira Rickel
Western
Nebraska
George Selby
Amos Shipman
Irs
Lewis Suplee
Harry
Marta
Ford
W. E. Clark
H. ©. Pangham
J. C
8. V. Jenkins
Stoff
G. M. Adair
Studebaker
Harold Donohoe
Otis Worthing and
Famiy
Montieth
Pierre Acne As
Garside & Elliott Hardware
Edwin Garside
Virgil Elliott
Iowa
University of Town
Sion
Goverment
Andy Thiel
Phil Nieburg
United States
United Nations
Abe
Russia
North Massena Baptist Young Peoples Group
Greenfield
Duane Moresbeck
Cumberland
Dean Karns
Okoboji
Merritt Dill
Bonnie and
Frederick
Ft. Logan
Colo
John Dill
James Brown
Brown
Leland Brown
E. Gifford
Sheriff's Office
Courthouse
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Harry Jordan
Cass County
William J. Snp
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