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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1957
Page
5
A fragmented article blends a business ethics meditation with an experiment about monkeys and fire to illustrate that a thriving enterprise needs ongoing effort and shared fuel. It argues leadership, teamwork, and continual renewal keep a company alive, alongside cautionary notes on highway safety and a local illness update.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 oclock for William H Gillpatrick 75 at Longs Township home. He died Saturday morning in Agua where he had been a patient. A native of Cudar County Iowa he was born October 15 1881 near West Branch. Surviving sister Alice Gillpatrick Avila brother George Gillpatrick Be nsico Alla Canada and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Charles Heck Russell Lewis Ben Bowen Junior Peppers Earl Fredericks and Milt Smith. Sidney Larsen sang Beyond the Sunset and Back of Ages with Mrs Eric Osen at the piano. Flowers arranged by Mrs Charles Heck and Mrs Earl Fredericks.
Me and Mrs Harvey Fleteliee were in Fremont Nebraska Friday buying Christmas merchandise for their stores. The brief note records a shopping trip by the couple and mentions their location and purpose.
Been Roger Harris is scheduled for commission as lieutenant in the air force and receiving of his wings today at Bryan Texas. Mr and Mrs Van Harris and Mr and Mrs Melvin and daughters left Tuesday to attend the ceremonies. Army Reserve 21 Lt Dear F Holland, son of Mr and Mrs Jens C Holland, has graduated from the field artillery officers basic course at the Artillery and Guided Missile Center Fort Sill Oklahoma. Lieutenant Holland is a 1956 graduate of Tow State College.
A testing clinic for musicians is planned for Wednesday evening at the Anita school gym. Director Richard Huié says the session helps high school students enter the summer band program and start lessons for future senior year.
A lively Sunday horse show at South Park drew a crowd described as among the largest ever, with Anita Saddle Club favored to win. Judge Ray Bell oversaw events, Bob Blankinship announced, and Speck Fay directed ringside duties as Dolores Weaver played the organ. Winners spanned many classes including Parade, Tony, Ladies Pleasure, Junior Horsemanship, and more, with riders from Wiota, Anita, Adair, Greenfield, and surrounding towns.
The summer band series opens this evening at 6 00 at Anita Recreation Park north edge of town. Richard Off directs the new music staff at Anita Community School. The program includes Star Spangled Banner National Anthem Activity March Bennett Project March Londonderry Air Tone Poem Walters Mutual March Safety March The Voyager Overature King The Grand Played at Waltz Ward Surana March Military Escort Bennett.
Iowa officials including Orlie A. McMurry Frauke Schaller and Frank Mendell toured the Turkey Creek watershed viewing flood damage from May rains. Local leaders Johnson Henderson and Hossett plus residents hosted lunch with William and Mrs Fudge as planes and cars carried the party to Anita and Chariton for inspections. The visit outlines watershed project rules under Public Law 366 as amended, and steps for formal applications and federal review.
Glalys Carlson has taken a new role with Bonnesens at the Atlantic Woolworth, assisting Dallas Bonnesen in managing two stores. Both will split time between Atlantic and Anita, living in Anita. Carlson, living with Lawrence Carlson, previously commuted to work.
Anita Midgets lose 6 to 1 as Atlantic Elks capitalize on miscues and baserunning errors. Al Kline started, Tommy Knowlton relieved in the sixth, while Kimmes pitched four strong innings. Rain hampered practice and postponements, but a Friday game at Maine is planned if fields are ready.
The 75th annual Soldiers' Reunion will be held in Griswold on July 18 19 and 20. The event will feature two long parades on July 19 and 20 and a large entry of floats. Teen novelty parades attract thousands of spectators with free entertainment dancing athletic events and a midway carnival. Griswold Legion Post 508, sponsor of the celebration, anticipates a large three day crowd.
Anita volunteer fire department answered a Friday evening call to the Anita Hardware store where a small fire started at the back by spontaneous combustion. It was brought under control with only light damage reported.
On Saturday night about 9 o clock a 1950 Ford driven by Hilary Jones 46 of Grand Island Nebr ran off Highway 6 and struck the west end of the Cecil Schell residence causing extensive damage to the front porch windows and sidewalk. Jones was jailed then released after paying 100 bail on a reckless driving charge. The porch foundation was shifted and a basement hole opened. The house was unoccupied though grandchildren often slept there.
Mrs. Ronald Chadwick, Red Cross swimming chair in Atlantic, reports lessons start July 1 at the Atlantic pool. A fund-drive deficit delays the program. certificates of consent are mailed, with a $1 family transportation fee and $1 admission ticketing to be collected before opening day.
The Anita summer baseball program got a financial boost this week with a $30 donation from sponsors of the advertisement for all home games in the Anita Tribune. The fund aims to support diamond preparation, including backstop work and lighting.
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