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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
5
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The report highlights Archie Springs in California aiding the University Army program. A message of gratitude and collaboration is emphasized, with implicit support from local officials and contributors.
In the June primary on Monday May and June 7th Tark County voters produced a high turnout beating past highs. Governor Blue lost by over 60 thousand votes as Beardsley led Anita with 189 864 to 125 985. Anita county results show Anna McGrath defeating Esther Reeves 4470 to 1198 in Anita County, with McGrath winning 72 in Anita. County officials Harry Jordan Sheritt M Skip srom Anna McGrath F W Herbert William R Scott John Budd and Dell Taylor named as standard officials. George A Wilton re elected as U S Senator and Ben Jensen as U S Representative. State officers mostly rejected. Sec of State not on reelection ticket with 8 candidates on the ballot but none received enough votes.
A hazy birthday notice describes a celebration at a home with many visitors including Mrs John Dumle Archie and Mr Sad Mro, Alfred Faker, Jensen Yenlo, and John B, cake and tea shared among guests as a birthday event noted in a local social column.
A group of 52 relatives and friends gathered Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Cron in Anita to honor Mr and Mrs Dale H Cron and Mrs Gladya Smith of Long Beach California. Family members from Massena Atlantic Anita and surrounding areas attended along with Miss Shirley Heckman of New Virginia Iowa visiting the Heckman grandparents. The honored couple and Mrs Smith planned to depart Friday for a short visit in Pennsylvania before returning to California.
Miss Marjore Sorensen daughter of George Sorensen of Chicago marries Charles Denne son of Mr and Mrs Merle Denne of Anita at Marke Evangelical Lath Ghurab Chicago. The groom works in Continental Hinds National Bank cost and analysis dept. They honeymoon in the Smoky mountains Tennessee and will reside at 1635 N Mason Ave Chicago.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Steele longtime community residents celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with open houses on Sunday June 2 from 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm They were married in Atlantic on June 20 1928 by Rev F W Simpson The Steeles have farmed in the area since their marriage and are joined by their son Billy at home
The Anita Volunteer Fire Department was summoned Wednesday to the Cement Imp. Co area where a small nearby building caught fire but sustained minor damage. They were called again Thursday to the George Talty home near the station for a roof fire from a chimney with roof damage.
Twenty nine members of the Anita Federated Home and Garden Club attended the Club League of Adair gathering at Patterson City Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Mia Hansen of Clarinda demonstrated flower arranging and light refreshments were served. attendees listed include Mesdames Andy Miter Ruby Biggs P R Petersen Jones Brown etc with additional names Mrs Wm Carey of Bhireka Springs Arkansas among guests.
The Anita Theatre is being completely redecorated. Interior work is nearly done while lobby and front exterior await finishing. A washed air cooling system is planned, and a technician from Omaha is checking projector and sound equipment as many new films are contracted for audiences.
Miss Ruth Biggs married Donald Harms in a traditional Church of Christ ceremony with double ring vows. Attendants included Norma Jean Brags and Wayne Biggs as relatives, followed by a large reception. Recent town notes discuss a countywide insect spray to combat flies and disease, funded by local subscriptions and club support, with officials seeking early decisions.
Former Anita resident Mrs. Eilen Sup les now in Des Moines was told by KSO radio she had won $20 after answering the station’s questions about soap flakes. She said she and others had dreamed of winning money this way.
Mrs Elmer Stauffer guest of honor at a buffet luncheon hosted by Mrs Jessie Lloyd in Atlantic on Monday. Fifty classmates gathered to reminisce and hope for another reunion. James Miller visited his parents and plans to attend Iowa University this summer and return for his senior year. Mr and Mrs Delbert Stautter and son Robert visited relatives in Chicago and Quincy.
Vernon Duthie a farmer east of Anita received a fracture to his right leg above the knee when a hay load toppled Thursday afternoon while he worked in the field with his brother in law Harry Huff. Neighbors aided at the farm home and it will be weeks before he can work. Nearby guests and Rev Summerbell are mentioned in a separate note about church activities.
Mrs. A. B. Stone of Anita quietly marked her 83rd birthday on June 7 in the community. A longtime resident, she played an active role in social and church affairs until health issues arose, drawing greetings from friends who remembered her milestone.
A gathering of friends and relatives visited the home of Mr and Mrs C to help celebrate their wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Masching and others. ice cream and cake were served. Mr and Mrs Don McKay and their children from Springfield Missouri spent Wednesday afternoon and night with relatives before continuing to California.
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