08 Jun 1950
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1950
Page
1
A discussion on conversation as the lifeblood of civilization. It argues that good conversationalists share themselves, avoid self centered talk, and use tact and wit to engage across ages, making life more enjoyable and meaningful.
The piece argues occupational accidents devastate workers families employers and the economy. It cites 70 daily deaths and 8000 injuries while urging strong action from the President's Conference on Industrial Safety and a nationwide prevention program. It notes two million yearly accidents as a national disgrace. Louis Hanson of Hamlin bought a car with pennies, adding three dollars to reach sixty five dollars for a 1939 model.
Cinch bugs have compromised 15 percent of Cass county barley and threaten rats as the infestation grows due to a late spring. Esther Jensen and Marie Burns qualified for the Brain Derby at Iowa City, with Jensen in English and Burns in American history. Bids will be sought in Ames for repaving about a mile of Highway No. 6 on West Main in Anita.
Three years ago on Thursday June 4 1925 nine Cass county lads had enrolled for Citizens Military training camps opening in August for thirty days. Hatcher Players visit Anita this week with a big tent at Concert Park under Anita Concert Band auspices. W E Kellaway his wife and two children Paul and Margaret from Des Moines attended Decoration Day.
Iowa teens have altered birth dates on drivers licenses to gain access to taverns and other beer selling venues. The scheme has led to license suspensions and has grown in recent months near major towns.
A routine check exposed tampered licenses. One youth altered birth dates to 1926, claiming 1931 birth year to buy beer. Patrols warn erasures show up on special paper and report a Des Moines rumor of a teen license alteration service charging 50 cents.
The article explains how childbirth fatalities have declined due to scientific advances and the Red Cross Blood Program. It notes early blood transfusion experiments in England and the importance of proper blood typing following Landsteiner’s discovery to improve maternal and infant outcomes.
A playful line sets a dramatic tone as a speaker asserts ownership of a requested steak in a humorous context. The enticement hints at an impromptu dining moment and a cheeky guarantee of first bite.
The article explains 1900s limits of transfusion, the breakthrough role of Rh factor, and how the Red Cross blood program now pre-stocks blood to save newborns with erythroblastosis and to treat postpartem hemorrhage, highlighting voluntary donor relief and humanitarian progress.
Stephen Schwager, a young Belle Vue farmer, was killed when a tractor wheel caught on a gate post. He was thrown from the tractor and crushed beneath the revolving wheel in a fatal accident on the farm.
The Lincoln Lincolnettes 4.4 club held a Local Camp at Mrs. Thomas Bailey's home with nineteen members and guests. A noon softball game started the day followed by copper plate and plaster crafts, a hearty supper, stunts, and a hayride. The next morning featured pancakes, crafts, roller skating, and a picnic due to bad weather. The afternoon included Tolley skating and dancing as the camp closed at four with everyone satisfied.
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