Anita Remembers and Local Notes Across Decades
A collage of notices from Anita including hospitalizations and weddings. Entries recall Jack Keene in Des Moines Veterans Hospital. Vera Nelson and Dean Eilis marrying at Holy Cross Church. Marilyn Chapman engaged to Robert Vernon of Atlantic. plus 5 and 18 and 20 year-ago items detailing thefts fires surgeries and farm events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Keene
Vetrans
Fospital
Des Moines
Eric Osen
Vera Nelson
Dean Eilis
Holy Cross
Claude Chapman
Marilyn
Robert Vernon
Atlantic
Gene Brocker
Superior, Mont
IHG
Buick
Clyde Falcoer
Schanl Volean
Kenneth Pelt
Veterans Hospital
Ouraka
Anita
Red Frogs
Sunnyside
Fred Uhlmann
Mr. Uhlmann
Still Hospital
Glen Soper Farm
Adairs
Highway 6
Fred Heck
Anita Volunteer Department
Heck
Rialto Theatre
Iowa News
William D. McAfee
Millers Market
C. R. Neel
Church of Christ
Yes
Iowa State Deans List Honors Anita Student Varel Bailey
Varel Bailey son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Bailey of Anita was named to the Deans List at Iowa State University Ames. The honor goes to about seven percent of students with at least a 3.5 GPA and a standard 15 hour load for spring quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varel Bailey
Thomas Bailey
Anita
Iowa State University
Ames
Iowa State
Church notices revive Sunday schedule and classes
Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Senior, Intermediate, and Junior missions meet on select Mondays and Sundays. Parish Board meets first Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Divine worship at 11:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Famine choir practices Mondays at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pariah Board
Community Church and Catholic Church Notices
Sunday services listed for Community Bible Church and St Marys Catholic Church with worship times and prayer meetings. Shining Lighters meet Thursday night in church parlor and choir practice at 7230. North Massena Baptist Church shows morning service at 9:30 and Sunday school at 10:30 with Thursday prayer at 8:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Massena Baptist Church
Duane Dodson
Church Services Schedule at Local Church
Church of Christ announces services with Charles Presley as minister. Sunday 10:30 morning worship and 8:00 Sunday evening service. Youth meeting Monday night at the church.
Benton Township News: A Personal Weekend Update
A Benton Township column recaps a quiet Fourth of July weekend and daily life. The writer notes cooler weather, plans a backyard picnic canceled due to an ill child, and mentions canning beans with a new pressure canner. Family updates include Mary Beth visiting relatives in Atlantic and a Northeast vacation for Lester Hamatin and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven
Mary Beth
Atlantic Swimming Pool
Jody Lang
Atlantic
Jody
Lester Hamatin
Karen
Sharon
Patricia
Des Moines
Anita Tribune and Wiota News Page 2 Highlights
Local rural area news from Anita and Wiota July 14 1960 includes community notices and brief reports on civic happenings. Highlights cover local events, agriculture, school notes, and upcoming meetings with names of residents and organizations mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Tribune
THE
Wiota
Requesting Death Details of Wrestling Champion Earl Caddock
A Houston reader writes to the editor asking for the date of Earl Caddock death and information on any surviving children and their addresses. The letter notes Caddock was heavyweight wrestling champion in 1917 and seeks confirmation of his passing and survivor details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Cassell
Earl Caddock
Caddock
R. Miller
4-H tour explores local industries in May outing
Bright and early May 18 ten 4-H club members two leaders Mrs. Donald Heckman and Mrs. Max Peron who drove the cars and one mother Mrs. Orville Petersen left Anita for Omaha to tour the Merchants Biscuit Company Skinner Mfg Co YWCA Brandises and the Children's Therapy Center. They visited the new shopping center and headed home after a full day of tours and sampling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Grant Gall Bright
4-H
Clu
Donald Heckman
Max Peron
Orville Petersen
Anita
Omaha
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants Biscuit Company
Skinner Mfg. Co
Y. W. CA
Brandises
Inter
Dottna Heckman
Family Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Bangham
Mr and Mrs Bangham hosted a family dinner on Sunday. Attendees included Mrs Lewis Benson of Torrance California Mr and Mrs Roscoe Wagner of Clinton Mrs Wat Koob and Mrs Luther Hensley of Atlantic Mrs Ed Wagner of Massena Mrs Susan Kirkham Ben Kirkham Chet Wagner and Albert Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bangham
Lewis Benson
Torrance
Calif
Roscoe Wagner
Clinton
Wat. Koob
Luther Hensley
Atlantic
Ed Wagner
Massena
Susan Kirkham
Ben Kirkham
Chet Wagner
Albert Wagner
Berea Busy Bees Annual Picnic Details
The Berea Busy Bees held their annual picnic at Anita Recreation Park on Sunday July 10 with ten members and families plus one guest. A bountiful basket dinner was shared at noon and the afternoon was social. Several local residents attended including Merrit and Meredith Steele and Taylor families, Darrow and Steele households, Neighbors, Thiele, Duff, Saltmarsh, Young, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berea
Busy Bees Club
Anita
Merrit Steele
Meredith
Leoland Taylor
Edward Darrow
Dulane Darrow
William Steele
Richard Neighbors
Andy Thiele
Robert Duff
Charles Saltmarsh
Ronnie
Manley Young
Clyde Smith
Union Club Quilting Afternoon Held With Twelve Members
Mrs Wm Crawford hosted the Union Club last Wednesday with 12 members quilting in the afternoon. Mrs Charles Borth will hold the next meeting on July a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Club
Wm. Crawford
Charles Borth
Margaret Kenedy Farewell Note Snipped for Speed
A brief closing message from Margaret Kenedy indicates she plans to help snip items for quick processing and signs off with a courteous farewell until next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kenedy
Anita Utilities Board Proceedings July 5 1960
The Anita Municipal Utilities Board meets in regular session with Chairman Les Eddy and members McLuen Matthews and Supt. Herschel McCaskey present. Minutes approved and warrants drawn. Bills listed for various state and local accounts. Treasurer’s report approved. W. B. McLuen appointed chairman for upcoming year and salary set at $570.00 per month. Adjournment motion carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
The
Anita Municipal Utilities
Les Eddy
Pristees
W. B. McLuet
Wilbur Matthews
Herschel McCaskey
McLuen
Matt
Sec
FICA
Towa
IPERS
Ta Anita Oil Co
Town & Country Ins
Atlantic Laundry
Chet B. Akers
State of Towa
State of
Eddy
Matthey
Matthews
Matthew
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Tribune
James Rose
Gladys
Yellowstone National Park
Melvin Gissible
Leslie Dorsey
Hart
Ernest Wagner
State Highway Commission
General Electric Co
Sche‘nectary, N
Erny
University of Town
Town City
Hamilton Campbell
Grandpa Campbell
Janice Steteel
Paul Becker
First Christian Church
Newton
Europe
Mildred Allanson
Maurine Allanson
Leland G. Clifford
Thomas Reed
Dave Reeds
Sidney
Australia
Dr. Campbell
Will Carey
Charles Clardy
Overland Co
Gale
Meresa Smith
South Dakota
Allen Hayter
Simpson College
Carrie Nation
Minnesota
Warren Kellaway
Mattie Harrison
J. W. Harrison
Guthrie Center
Chet Winder
Pettitt
Lou Thompson
H. H. Graves
Lotella Overmire
Boatrights
Stuart
Jens
John Eneix
M. V. Robinsaty
Lincoln Township
C. C. Plunkett
Johanna O'Leary
Dean
Hurch
W.L. Hawn
Oly Cross
Community Bible Church
St. Mary‘s Catholic Church
Father Joseph A. Devlin
Lester Gatch
Victa Catholic Church
Joseph A. Devlin
Charles Presley
Kenneth Jensen
Mel
Effie Wollenhaupt
Actie
Jensen
ASC
Benton Township News
Kennard Kennedy
Anita Ph
Cedar Rapids
Robert Darrow
Frank Burlingham
Monticallo
Mr. Burlingham
Mr. Darrow
Burlingham
Anamosa
Donald Carns
Veteran's Hospital
Marilyn Lantz
Lela Mae
Carolyn
Ed Kinzie
Norman
Duane Darrow
Clair Sothman
Ted Jensen
Gary Duff
Leroy Nelson
David
Kathy
Carla Brunex
Richard Boggs
Ralph Nichols and Sons
Clareice
Haul
Piya Hetter
Ralph
Frank Dfundhetter
Stanley Nels Island
Kans
Almena
Mary Jo
Denver
Saturda
Nichols
Soper
Des Moine
David and
Kathy Diane Young
Evan Page
Ernest Cline
Becky
Roberta Taylor
Cecil Taylor
Leroy Taylor
Gary Ehle
Cecil Taylors
Wilbur Heckman, Jr. and Sons
Manley Youngs
Dale Schaafaut
Albert Claesen
Jimmie
Martha Gundy
Marsha
Linda Myers
Leon Hall
R. A. Caddock
Frank Thompson
Wilbur Heckman, Jr
Mark
Max
Terry
Robert Harkins
Scott
Anita Utilities Board Proceedings
Dell. Ray
Sec’y
Waterworke Sinking Fund
W. B. McLuen
D. Aard
Him
Ime
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
She
Wieta Hewes
Iowa
W. R. Ferguson
John Cassell
Cass County
Congress
Tn Cans
Cass
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