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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1952
Page
8
The Iowa State Health Department warns that hot weather increases the danger of food poisoning. Custards cream pies and pastries are commonly implicated along with smoked ham poultry puddings and mixed salads. Refrigerate custards promptly and avoid leftovers held long in warm conditions.
The Humboldt Junior Chamber plans a memorial for Frank Gotch in Frank Gotch State Park. The state conservation commission recently granted permission for the tribute to the heavyweight wrestling idol and former champion who hailed from Humboldt.
The draft outlines Iowa’s effort to conserve soil and related natural resources across the state and within its one hundred soil conservation districts. It notes cooperation with multiple agencies service groups businesses and numerous individuals to carry forward the soil conservation program.
Over 350 Cass County 4 H members leaders and parents attended Rally Day at Atlantic High School Auditorium on Wednesday June 4. Officers were elected for the county girls 4 H with Marcel la Carter as President Jean Russell as Vice President Karen Paterson as Secretary Treasurer and Doris Kinen as Historian. Senior Better Groomed Girl Pat McKee and Junior Better Groomed Girl Sharon Pont were chosen to represent Cass County at the State Convention in Ames. Alternate selections and ceremonies followed with judging by Mrs Roscoe Jones and Miss Pauline Franklin.
Iowa statistics warn of high farm accident toll with 467 farm deaths last year. Young and old are most affected as eight children drowned in farm watering tanks and 17 died learning to swim in unsupervised ponds. Seven children under 15 died in tractor rollovers or collisions, including an eight year old.
Des Moines officials announced the Iowa State Fair schedule August 23 to September 1 with more than 25,600 in prizes and over 3,000 participants. The junior exposition features baby beef, beef heifer, dairy heifer, swine, lamb, colt, and poultry shows, plus machinery demonstrations and county booth exhibits. 4-H girls hold nutrition and home arts events with 5,200 in prizes and a 200 prize for a girls style revue.
The article cites last year’s deaths from bull incidents and gun handling and fires caused by or cared for by children. It notes age groups affected and stresses habits to reduce risk, urging readers not to be a statistic. It also mentions a 60th wedding anniversary tied to Britt and Maddle’s farmstead care and machinery.
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