09 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1955
Page
1
Weather and housing guidance for laying hens and pullets in hot weather. Maintain cool water supplies, monitor feed, use mash in Cheeker-Eat style laying ration, provide lighting to encourage intake, insulate to reduce heat, avoid crowding, cull underperforming or broodiness, inspect for lice and mites, treat as needed with Purina products, and note Purina disease control options.
A fragment notes salt in hog feed saves pennies per load, with Purina promoting a salt supplement and a new dry fly killer display. Dr Geurin claims proper salt levels in supplement and mineral mix improve profitability, while the display showcases a low cost fly control that knocks flies dead on contact.
An Adair County Free Press editorial by Edwin J. Sidey urges Greenfield voters to inform themselves about the proposed school district reorganization. It notes low meeting attendance, warns against rumors, and emphasizes the three inheritances health, character, and education as essential for future generations.
A dense listing of church notices across towns detailing services, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and activities. Includes Massena Nort Baptist Church, St Marys Catholic Church, Congregational Christian Churches of Town, Methodist Church events, and Holy Cross Lutheran Church with service times and planned gatherings. Mentions vacation bible school dates and conference attendance.
A Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Sunday and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Youth meetings at 7:00 p.m. with Margie Steward in charge.
In a hushed dawn scene, Ken proclaims I am the sheriff and urges a ride. He patrols the block and alley seeking outlaws, but finds none as residents stay inside at this early hour.
Christian Science Church outlines a Lesson-Sermon titled God the Preserver of Man to be presented at Sunday services on June 12. Scriptural selections include Psalm 40:11 in a ceremonially phrased rendition emphasizing divine protection, maintenance, and sustenance of creation.
A boy named Ken, calling himself sheriff, throws stones at cars in the street to punish "bad" vehicles. Neighbors intervene as he steps into traffic and is carried home by men, ending the morning in a summer cast.
A compiled list records marriage licenses issued to individuals from Atlantic and nearby towns including Valley Silver City Sioux City Davenport Cumberland Council Bluffs Florence Omaha Griswold Anita Fremont Lewis Brayton and related ages. Names pair with spouses and home towns as part of a regional licensing notice.
The Anita Tribune notes Mr. and Mrs. Charles Takesley celebrated their tenth anniversary with a surprise party last Saturday. AJ M. Currier purchased a lot on Piety Hill and the adjoining house near Cate's store. The column references local happenings and names Sherman Fr. Meyers editor and J. AL Briggs writer, with a remark that times are dull and money scarce.
The note recalls 20 June 1995 when J. J. Kerr planned moving his family to Massena and Fred Roe opened a blacksmith shop in Avoca. It mentions Eugene Johnson of the Atlantic Messenger visiting Anita for a baseball game, and Sherman F. Myers as editor of the Tribune, successor to the Times, with hand set printing.
The Anita Opera House heard the Class of 1915 graduates last Friday including Avis Petit Zeta Scott Bruce Engle Ethel Brows Maude Denne Wescoe Warner Lela Mountain Helen Dinsmore Edward Allanson La Vong Forester Pearl Millhollin. Congratulations across the years to all. Mrs. Ben Wagner from Gulf Port Miss wrote with regards to friends in the Anita area. The town’s name Anita was suggested by Mrs Beagan.
A garbled reminiscence recalls events from one year earlier in Anita Iowa including community names, local officials, and tributes. Mentions Mr and Mrs Glen Aoy a son Jack and various neighbors as well as church and business ads and a 1945-correspondent note about local figures and awards.
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