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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
2
Anita of Iowa writes to Mrs and Mrs America warning that 71 percent did not vote in Cass County in 1948. She recalls 1876 turnout, stresses duty to vote regardless of party and criticizes excuses as lazy indifference. The message centers on securing the future through intelligent ballots.
A nostalgic note recalls a Sunday store open in Anita while praising Skip Cement’s new homes on the west edge. It then urges Iowa voters to participate in next Monday’s primary to choose party nominees and delegates, stressing the impact of each eligible vote.
Community theatre goers await the Hatcher Players in Anita for their third annual visit. The piece notes other local items including a restaurant sale, a Caribbean cruise plan, a new baby in Guthrie Center, highway reopening near Des Moines, jail escapes, nursing students, Rooster Day poultry prices, and theft of $2000 in musical instruments from Leon school.
The Woodrow Wirkler family in McGregor faced an unexpected audience when an overturned truck released 25 cattle into their front yard. The driver was unharmed. The Wirklers have endured previous incidents involving farm animals in their yard. Dated May 16, 1980, A.B.R. Robinson Executor of said estate.
A safety education official spots an 18 year old girl driving 85 mph in a 20 mile zone and 60 mph through town. The mother takes charge and both plead guilty but the daughter pays her own fine after a court appearance ending with a round of handshakes and a promise to never speed again.
In the District Court of Iowa Cass County No 6061 probate matter Joseph Rydl deceased the undersigned has been appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate All persons indebted to the deceased or his estate will pay the undersigned and those having claims will present them as provided by law for allowance and settlement
C. M. Skipton announces Republican candidacy for Clerk of the District Court in Cass County Iowa, subject to primary on June 5, 1950. F. W. Herbert announces Republican bid for Auditor in the June 5, 1950 primary, seeking voters support.
Dale Cornell declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Cas County recorder. He asks for votes at the June 5, 1950 primary.
The candidate announces re election to the office of County Attorney of Cass County, stating intent to run in the Republican primary set for June and asking voters for support.
Esther Reeves announces her candidacy for Cass County Recorder in the Republican primary to be decided on June 5, 1950. The statement presents her bid for the county office and party affiliation.
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