Miss Cleo Grinstead Weds Robert M Hansen in Anita
Miss Cleo Maxine Grinstead daughter of Mr and Mrs Thedore Grinstead and Robert M Hansen son of Mr and Mrs Cone Hansen of Gray were married May 25 at the Grinstead home. Rev La Roy Larson read the single ring ceremony. Reception for 35 followed. The bride wore a white satin street length gown with red and white carnation corsage. The groom wore a blue business suit. After a week's honeymoon the couple will live in Audubon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shas
Cleo Maxine Grinstead
Thedore Grinstead
Robert M. Hansen
Cone Hansen
Gray
O'Eluck
Eatin
la Roy Larson
Janice Kelly
Sheldon, Bork
Audubon
Chris Hansen
Gwendolyn Grinstead
Book
Mrs. Grinstead
Alma Exline
Anita Public School
Navy
Hansen
Summer School Starts June 5 At Local Parishes
Rev M J O Connor announces summer school at St Josephs parish and St Marys of Anita with a first communion class and a shop session. Edward Daley of Des Moines will attend for confirmation on June 18. Miss Davida Trochtenberg visits from Kansas City to spend Memorial Day at Whithrop before returning to duties in that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Parish
St. Mary's of
Anita
M. J. Oconnor
Edward
Daley
Des Moines
Davida Trochtenberg
Phil Tochtenberg
Kansas City
Whithrop
Second Prize Won In Local Letter Writing Contest
Donna Brownie, Anita High School junior, took second in the Cass County Farm Bureau sponsored contest Why My Parents Should Vote. First prize went to Joan Syvertsen, Lewis High School senior, announced at the bureau’s Wood Citizenship Rally in the courthouse assembly room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Brownie
Donna Brownfield
Anita High School
Cass County Farm Bureau
Joan Syvertsen
Lewis
Firm Bureau
Wood Citizenship
Dean Burns
Anita High Sento
Enid Low Burns
Donna
E.R. Jebsen
Tribune
Miss Esther McIntyre Weds Verlin Flatt at First Congregational
Miss Esther Mae McIntyre and Verlin Flatt were married at the First Congregational Church with Rev. Charles Orcutt officiating. The reception followed at the bride’s home as out of town guests arrived from California Des Moines Winterset Omaha and Casey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther McIntyre
Mr. Verlin Flatt
First Congregational Church
Esther Mae McIntyre
Verlin Flatt
Des Maines
Charles Orcutt
Dean Karns
Roberta McIntyre
William Orcutt
Joe Flatt
Winterset
James McIntyre
Northwestern University
Chicago
Boulder Colorado
Des Moines
Flatt
Sander
Howard Flatt
James Sellers
Paul Milligan
Marjorie Thornton
Donald Flatt
Russell McIntyre
Omaha
J. W. Thornton
Walcott
Bert Petit
Troy Comley
Casey
Mrs Schmidt Dies From Auto Accident in Loftant
Mrs. Nicholas Schmidt 56 of Loftant Illinois died at 9 30 Monday in a Loftant hospital from injuries in an auto transport accident. She never regained consciousness. Former Christiana Ballenseifer she visited relatives here often. Survived by husband five married daughters and her mother Lizzie Ballenseifer of Loftant. Also cousins William Ballenseifer Mrs Milt Bruner and Mrs Bill Lambertsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Schmidt
Loftant
Ilinois
Schmidt
Christiana Ballenseifer
Lizzie Ballenseifer
William Ballenseifer
Milt Bruner
Bill Lambertsen
Mrs Cecil Murphy Undergoes Surgery in Des Moines
Mrs Cecil Murphy of northeast Wiota underwent surgery at Mercy hospital in Des Moines Tuesday. Her sister Mrs Thomas Coughlin, who had been with her, returned Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Murphy
Wiota
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Thomas Coughlin
Memorial Day Observances At Anita Attract Hundreds
Memorial Day services were held at Evergreen cemetery with about two hundred attendees. The American Legion VFW and Legion Auxiliary sponsored the event headlined by Rev. H D Butts. Afterward, one hundred fifty guests gathered at Legion Hall for coffee and cake. the Congregational church women served a noon Memorial Day dinner to about one hundred fifty. Dozens of friends and former residents from across multiple states visited, including families from Brookings South Dakota Bronson Missouri Walnut Cheyenne Wyoming Council Bluffs Creston Sioux City Des Moines and Atlantic among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergreen Cemetery
American Legion
The
Legion Auxiliary
H. D. Butts
Methodist Church
Legion Hall
Auxiliary
Congregational Church
Anita
Anita Memorial Day
Harley McCord
Dale McCord
Brookings
S. Dakota
Albert Worthing
Bronson
Devee Donahoe
Ed Worthing
Walnut
Elmer Stauffer
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Rex Weber
Marti Jo
Paul Weber
Council Bluffs
Stella Musick
Omaha
O. H. Paige
Wm. Paige
Creston
Cecil McAfee
Jefferson
Ed M. Blakesley
Sioux City
Jasper Krumm
Woodward
Emery Grace
Harlan
Wm. Cryer
Robert Cryer
Treynor
Mable White Keifer
Walden
Colorado
Clair Gipple
Cecil
James
Earlham
Fred Richter
Sac City
Cash Simmons
Long Beach
Calif
Jens Miller
Kansas City
Warren Kellaway
Hazel Forshay
Mary Phillips
Jennis Cox
Edward Bell
Lloyd Lundy
Russell Tyler
Jerry Carey
Olive Bell
Harry Hansen
Glen Hansen
Mae Koob
Ed. Carlton
Carol Carlton
Des Moines
Charles Blakesley
Ray Willenburg
Elmer Smith
Frank Smith
Mildred Kuehn
Atlantic
Emma Norris
Adair
C. H. Johnson
Janet Sue Johnson
Storm Lake
Bonnie Hansen
J. P. Christensen
Casey
Byron McNeil
Woodstock
A. R. Robinson
Clarinda
D. E. Hadley
Etna
James Cooper
Knoxville
Orbra Geerry
Harvey
W. E. Ellers
Mary Jo Cooper
Chariton
George Kroppenberg
Sheboygan
Wisc
Daily Vacation Bible School At Lincoln Center
The annual event will be held at Lincoln Center School House five miles south of Anita. It runs for two weeks starting June 5 from 9:00 to 12:00 with classes for all ages. Activities include chorus singing Bible instruction hand work and Christ honoring recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Center School House
Anita
Burke Recovers Quickly After Minor Surgery at Atlantic
Gail Burke underwent surgery at Atlantic hospital last week and is recovering rapidly. He is expected to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Burke
Our Atlantic Hospital
New Methodist Men Organization Formed at Wiota Church
A charter granted by the General Board of Lay Activities in Chicago establishes a Wiota Methodist Church Methodist Men group. The 41 charter members elect Werner Blunk as president and Gerald A. Harris as secretary, with Roy H. D. Butts serving as pastor of the Anita Viota charge. The board aims to form 5,000 Methodist Men nationally by 1952, promoting spiritual life church learning and outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodism
General Board
Chicago
Wiota
Robert G. Mayfield
Werner Blunk
Gerald A. Harris
He Roy
D. Butts
Anita-Viota
Summer Play Ground Opens for Boys and Girls
Coach Bruce Feters announced the playground will open next Monday June 5 for boys and girls with a welcome week. Weather delays slowed setup and midget baseball practice continues afternoons. Anita will open their season Sunday June 18. Donors include Junior Women's Federated club and Cement Imp Co. farm sale involving Stella Wilbourn assets and Darrow Jewett Elevator Co. lease details noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Feters
Anita
Gen. Pigsley
Phil McLaughlin
Cement Implement Co
Two Women Attend University Courses in Omaha
Mrs. Bob Butler and Mrs. Laird Krotz have been driving to Omaha for two weeks. Both attend the University there with Mrs. Krotz taking a short course in observation teaching and Mrs. Butler pursuing a primary work course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Butler
Laird Krotz
Omaha
Nebraska
Krotz
Mrs. Butler
Funeral services held for former Anita resident John Baylor
John Baylor 60 of Adair died May 24 at Atlantic Memorial hospital. Funeral held Friday at 2 pm at the Methodist church with Rev. Harold Butts presiding. Burial in Evergreen cemetery. Survived by widow Eva Miller Baylor of Adair, two children Dolly Mearden Atlantic and Glen Baylor Anita, a brother Sam Algona, a sister Mrs Frank Spoo Extra, three grandchildren. Preceded in death by two sons Gail and Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baylor
Adair
Atlantic Memorial Hospital
Methodist Church
Harold Butts
Carl Moore
Harold Smith
Gilbert Wehrman
Old Rugged Cross
Fred Wohllaber
Eugene Carr
Hans Thompson Rowley Pollock
Robert Wilson
Anita
Frank Duff
Roy Karney
Cyde Baehme
Evergreen Cemetery
Extra
Eva Miller
Dolly Mearden
Atlantic
Glen Baylor
Sam
Algona
Frank Spoo
Gail
Charles
Primary Elections Ahead in Cass County with Key Races
Voters prepare for the upcoming primary as Cass county holds contests on the Republican ballot for county recorder between Dale Cornell and Esther Reeves and for county attorney between John Budd and Ray Yarham. Incumbent Budd faces Yarham, a partner of Earl S. Holton, while other Republicans include C. M. Skin ton, F. W. Herbert, A. M. Gill, and Harry Jordan. On the Democratic side Carl E. Benson seeks State Representative. Mrs. Carstens Henneberg remains gravely ill at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Dale Cornell
Esther Reeves
John Budd
Ray Yarham
Budd
Yarham
Earl S. Holton
Atlantic
C. M. Skinton
F. W. Herbert
A. M. Gill
Harry Jordan
Carl E. Benson
Home of Chas Bissell Families Massena Destroyed by Fire
The Massena residence of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Bissell was totally burned Tuesday afternoon while they were away. Neighbors helped save some furniture before firefighters arrived. cause and extent of damage remain undetermined. Gay Karstens bought a new six cylinder Ford truck for Anita bulk oil operations. The vehicle, equipped with an 800 gallon tank, was taken to Des Moines and could not be returned until Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Bissell
Massena
Bissells
Gay Karstens
Standard Oil Bulk
Anita
Gay
Des Moines
Husband in State University Hospital Iowa City
Mrs Phil Trachtenberg received word that her husband remains under observation and medical treatment at the State University hospital in Iowa City. He is feeling better but will need an extended stay. his room is 337.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Trachtenberg
State University Hospital
Iowa City
Phil
Iowa
Hansen Wins First at Ak-Sar-Ben Coli seum Horse Show
Gweldon Hansen won first place in the parade class at the Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum horse show in Omaha, defending his title for a second year. The event drew strong competition among entrants as Hansen displayed his palomino show horse. Memorial Day trip noted with Harold Johnson and Howard visiting Anita to see Mr. and Mrs. Wahlert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansen
Ak-Sar-Ben
Gweldon Hansen
Omaha
Mr. Hansen
Harold Johnson
Howard
Anita
William Wahlert
Stores Open Late Next Tuesday for Summer
Next Tuesday night June 6 all stores will stay open in the evening. Free movies will be shown this summer as many residents requested evening entertainment. Appreciation Days end Wednesday May 31, with the free films replacing the drawings.
Saddle Club Idea Gains Momentum in Tribune Area
A growing interest in forming an Anita Saddle and Bridle Club is reported as postcards go out and more responses come in. A meeting will be scheduled soon to explain the proposition and invite membership from farmers, business and professional residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Tribune
Improvements at Cass County Fair Grounds Progress
The Cass County Agricultural and Educational Association reports landscaping about one fourth complete with trees and shrubs planted. Drive graveling is underway and several improvements including gates and fencing are discussed. Attendees included Lee C. Johnson and others from Atlantic and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County Agricultural and Educational Association
Farm Bureau
Atlantic
Fairgrounds
Lee C. Johnson
Association
Mr. Johnson
Lynn Shoenthal
Floyd Northrup
Ed Amber
Massena
Riley P. Clark
Lewis
Catholic Vocational Day for Youth in Atlantic
Catholic vocational day was held at SS Peter and Paul Church in Atlantic on May 29. Father Michael Scanlan of Columbus, Ohio gave three lectures in the morning and afternoon. About 135 attendees from Anita and nearby towns plus youth from Anita under a town chairman system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Michael Scanlan
Columbus
Ohio
Anita
Donna Brownfield
Anita Saddle Club to Hold Organization Meeting
The Anita Saddle club will organize at Farmers Co op Elevator office Friday at 8 30 p m All interested in forming the club are invited Nearly sixty names are already on the prospective member list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Saddle Club
Farmers Co-op
Farmers Co op Remodels Produce
John Birk announces the north side of the Farmers Co op building has been remodeled. Dorsey's Produce formerly occupied the space. Partitions were removed a new screened in cream room added. Lyle Redburn painted the ceiling and walls white top green bottom to meet state specs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Birk
Farmers Co-op
Dorsey
Lyle Redburn
V. F. W. Plans Organization of Women’s Auxiliary
A meeting is set for Thursday at 8:00 p.m. at the V. F. W. meeting place under the band shell to organize a women’s auxiliary. Cards were mailed. interested women who did not receive one are invited to attend. Mrs. Russell Morgan returned from a week with her parents in Witiona, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Morgan
Witiona, Minn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cleo Grinstead
Book and Children
Vernon Hansen
California
Legion and Auxiliary Meets
Anita Legion and Auxiliary
W. Tee
Eddy
Daily Vacation Bible School
NEW Methodist
Buys Farm
C. F. Darrow
Jewett Elevator Co
Stella Wilbourn
Bob Mackrill
Bob, Jr
Darrow
Wilbourn
Iowa City Hospital
Saddle Club
Women’s Auxiliary
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