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Newspaper

Anita Tribune

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1963

Page

5

Swim lesson sign up underway in Cass County

American Red Cross swimming and life saving classes begin July 1 at Sunnyside Pool Atlantic and run to July 26 for boys and girls in Cass County except Woonda Pool Griswold area. Registration June 24 from Sunnyside Pool and town chairmen. no fee but pool card must be signed by parents. Classes include beginner advanced beginner and life saving with Jr and Sr life savers age rules. two adult classes offered with instruction in CPR and rescue. Instructors include Mrs Paul Pellet Mrs Cy Albertson Maurice Campbell and others.

Sunnyside Pool Atlantic Cass County Woonda Griswold Cy Albertson Red Cross Atlantic and Maine Lewis Earl Roberts Masgena Laura Doughtery Harold Greenwalt Anita Charles Pfaffle Wiota Don Havens Cumperland Carl Rathman Trs Peliett Maurice Campbell Paul Pellett Mary Pellet Jensen Ralph Notman Bob Carl

Linderman's Plan Anniversary Observance Noted

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Linderman of Greenfield celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday June 4 at the Greenfield Methodist Church parlors from 2 to 4 p m Invitations extend to friends and relatives. The couple formerly lived in Anita and moved to Greenfield. they are parents of Ronald of Greenfield Wayne of Canyon Park Calif and Marjorie Boschen of Maplewood ND.

Arthur Linder Wan Greenfield Greenfield Methodist Church Linderman Ruby Harris Anita Vicnity Ronald Geeonfield Wayne Canaon Park Calif Daugh‘r Marjorie Boschen Maplewood, NT

Millard to Attend Eight-Week Summer Session at Western Kentucky

Miss Carolyn Millard departs Bowling Green Kentucky to take an eight week summer course at Western Kentucky State College.

Western Carolyn Millard Fog Bowling Green Weston Kentucky State College

Paint Walls At Lantz Jensen Grocery

The walls at Lantz and Jensen grocery store have been painted sunny yellow. The exterior front of the store will also receive paint to refresh its appearance.

Lantz-Jensen Grocery Lantz and Jensen Grocery Store

Sheryl Dodson to Work in Omaha This Summer

Rey and Mrs. D D Dodson took their daughter Sheryl to Omaha on Friday where she will be employed this summer. Sheryl, a 1963 Anita high school graduate, plans to attend Baptist Bible College in Omaha this fall.

Anita Federated Wom ens Story Hour Starts June 19

The Anita Federated Women's Club sponsors a Story Hour at the Anita Public Library beginning next Wednesday June 19 from 9 30 to 10 each Wednesday for seven weeks. Children entering kindergarten and those entering first grade this fall are invited with readers including Mrs Neighbors and local girls. The club also invites grades 2 to 6 to read this summer and a chart will track books read with stars earned for each title. Librarian Mrs Chadwick will assist children in choosing books.

Anita Federated Women's Club Anita Public Library Gary Neighbors Kinder-Garten Mrs. Neighbors Jane

Larsen Family Buys Property on Walnut Street

Mr and Mrs Jim Larsen purchased the North Walnut Street property from John Pollock of Atlantic. The Larsons moved from an east Anita area farm to the new home recently vacated by the Adams family who relocated to Grinnell.

Jim Larsen North Walnut Street John Pollock Atlantic Larsen Anita Bert Adams Grinnell

Anita Schools ADA up 40 Percent in Eight Years

The Anita schools have seen average daily attendance rise about 40 percent over eight years due to district reorganizations and population shifts from interstate workers. ADA figures, while lower than total enrollment, drive state aid and ratings, with 1959-61 peaking amid worker-family inflows. Henry Marxen visit noted as Epworth family vacation.

Anita Glen Hornbuckle ADA AHS Anila

Residents visit Harold Pine at Veterans Hospital

Mrs Harold Pine Mr and Mrs Harold Wilson Mrs Toy Pine of Extra and Mrs Lee Hirth of Denver visited Saturday night and Sunday with Harold Pine at the Veterans Hospital in Minneapolis Minnesota Harold was rescheduled for surgery next Wednesday morning if his rare blood type is available at this facility

Harold Pine Minneapolis Harold Wilson Toy Pine Extra Lee Hirth Denver Colo Veterans Hospital Minnarold

Repairing City Streets in Town

City crews began repairing all brick streets last week. Sunken spots are torn up leveled and filled with concrete. Plans call for a 22 inch asphalt layer over existing streets. Crew members Howard Lett Paul Ehrman Ed Wheelock and Ted Legg lead the project.

Anita Howard Lett Paul Ehrman Ed Wheelock Ted Legg

Haszards nip Gambles in softball opener

Haszards overcame an early 10 4 deficit and scored an unearned run in the bottom of the seventh to edge Gambles 16 15 in the summer softball league opener. Vince Ehrman earned the win for Hastards with four walks one strikeout and a doubled lead off the seventh. Cecil Waddell took the loss. Rich Watson led Gambles with two singles and two doubles while Waddell and Barry Faga hit home runs. Mary Templeton homered for the winners. Also notes Mary McLaughlin started work at Atlantic Memorial Hospital and Prichard set a new indoor mile mark at State College of Iowa.

Haszards Adair Chapman-Morgan Vince Ehrman Hastards Cecil Waddell Gambles Rich Watson Barry Faga Faga Inall Gambles Bill Steele Mary Scholl Denny Reed Haszard Mary Templeton

Craig Holland Elected County Treasurer at Iowa Boys State

Craig Holland a 17 year old son of Mr and Mrs Russell Holland and Anita's American Legion representative to Hawkeye Boys State was elected to a county treasurer post at the Legions 25th annual encampment at Camp Dodge. He will handle tax payment endorsements for about 84 boys among 772 participants with activities including a Des Moines trip and a tour of the capitol where Governor Harold Hughes spoke.

Craig Holland Russell Holland Anita American Legion Hawkeye the Legion Craig Camp Dodge Des Moines Harold Hughes

Iowa Electric Plans New Power Line to Anita

Iowa Electric will start construction of a new power line from Anita to the Extra switch, running along Highway 90 west of Anita to the Ralph Wilson farm and cross country to the Extra switch. It will supplement the Guthrie Center line and provide an emergency route. No start date has been set. Miss Linda Mayberry, Anita Lions Club nominee, will represent Cass County Dairy Princess Contest 1953, to be crowned June 18 in Atlantic after a 7 PM banquet at the 4H FFA fairgrounds. guest speaker Dr. John T. Schlebecker.

Iowa Electric Anita Highway 90 Ralph Wilson Guthrie Center Linda Mayberry Merlin Mayberry Lincoln Anita Lions Club Cass County Sue Wedemey Atlantic John T. Schlebecker Iowa State University Migs. Mayberry State University of Iowa

Midget and Pee Wee Baseball Schedule Released

Coach Chuck Pfaffle announced a partial schedule for the local Midgets and Pee Wees. home games begin at 6 p.m. on the local diamond with Pee Wee games preceding, while high school baseball and girls softball were dropped for the summer due to interest lack.

Chuck Pfaffle Griswold Bridgewater-Fontantanelle Lewis Wold Bridgewater-Fontanelle

Summer Softball Schedule First Round Matches Set

The schedule lists rounds from June through August with teams Haszards Gambles Adair and Chapman-Morgan. First round matchups include Haszards vs Gambles and Adair vs Chapman-Morgan, followed by second round pairings among the remaining teams.

Haszards Adair Chapman-Morgan Champare-Morgan S. Haszards Chapman Morgan Chapman-Morgan Dale Chapmans Monaah

Council passes sever rent ordinance Take effect August first

Council Bluffs plans sewer rent to fund disposal system and lagoon study. Anita council approves ordinance 3517 to add sewer rent to July water bills starting August 1. South town water patrons escape charges. others pay minimum $125 or 60 percent of water bill. Public is invited to Wicta Methodist church dedication Sunday at 2 pm with fellowship hour.

Wicta Methodist Addition Henry J. Teele Council Bluffs Wicta Methodist Church Anita

Scotch Doubles Handicap Bowling At A Dairy Bowl

Lynn and Lois Swinehart announce SCOTCH doubles with handicap at the A Dairy Bowl each Sunday at 6 30 p m starting June 16. The playful format, despite a humorous misprint in Tribune type, invites participation from bowlers with any league average.

Adair Bowl Lynn Lois Swinehart Tribune

Honor Students Named by AHS Principal for Class of 1963

AHS principal John Dulin released the list of honor students for the class of 1963. Recipients include Kathy Beschorner, Norman Bissell, Kevin Burke, Jon Daume, Barry Faga, Don Fletcher, Pat Hamann, Karen Hansen, Kent Johnson, Betty Konz, Ted Logg, Eric Osen, and Dennis Sandhorst for maintaining GPAs of 3.0 or higher.

Seek to Organize Coin Collectors Club

A meeting of persons interested in forming a coin collectors club will be held at Atlantic City Hall Sunday at 2 p.m.

Coin Collectors Club Atlantic City Hall

Francis Gress's to note 25th anniversary Sunday

Mr and Mrs Francis Gress will observe their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday June 16 with open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church All relatives and friends are invited. Mrs Myer and daughter return to Calit June 6. Mrs Myer and daughter visited relatives in Connect Bluffs Atlantic and Omaha.

Francis Gress Holy Cross Lutheran Church Miller Dennis Holt Louisville Nebr

New Baby Anna Marie Pigsley Born in Portland

Staff Sgt. and Mrs. Bill Pigsley of Portland announce their daughter Anna Marie born June 2 weighing 6 lbs 14 ozs. She joins brother Michael, 2. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Pigsley of Anita. Mrs. Jeanette Kelley and daughter Jan of Wichita visit. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thomas and son Chris of Fort Wayne were visitors to the Rich Watson home Tuesday.

Bill Pigsley Portland Ore Anna Marie Michael George Pigsley Anita Jeanette Kelley Jan Wichita Kans Mattie Robson Bill Thomas Chris Fort Wayne Ind Rich Watson

Band Rehearsals Scheduled for Next Wednesday Night

Eugene Trimble, band instructor, announces rehearsals will be held next Wednesday evening. Students are urged to attend and bring instruments.

Eugene Trimble

Mrs. Osen Presents Pupils in Recitals

Mrs Eric Osen presented her piano students in three afternoon recitals Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Mothers of the students were guests. Guest performers included Candace Drake of Walnut and Mary Taylor of Dallas Center. Refreshments followed served by Mrs Osen with help from several ladies.

Eric Oxen Candace Drake Wallace Drake Walnut Mary Taylor Elwood Taylor Dallas Center Osen

Arrest Six For Several Thefts Here

Cass county sheriff's office charged a group including a 15-year-old, two 11-year-olds, a 17-year-old Anita boy, and two 19-year-olds from Extra and Atlantic with beer theft from Corner Inn. Juveniles were sent to area authorities. two 19-year-olds posted $500 bonds after waiving hearings. Items stolen included five tires, five cases of oil, transmission grease, antifreeze, candy, and soft drinks. beer theft estimated at 12-16 cases. Investigator Anita Marshall Bill Boedeker led the case with sheriff's office support.

Anita Extra Atlantic Cass County Sheriff's Office Corner Inn Atlantic Justice of the Peace Court Shaffer Oi Co Anita Oil Co Anita Sale Barn Anita Marshall Bill Boedeker Sheriff's Office

Hospitalized patients and community notices in Atlantic area

Lenny Theulin of Atlantic and Sherry Lank, both at Atlantic Memorial Hospital, are listed as patients with virus infection and other conditions. August Crow, Teresa Reed and several others are noted as hospital patients or recently discharged, with a June 19 rehearsal at the high school band hall for 8th graders.

Lenny Theulin Atlantic Mildred Theulin Atlantic Memorial Hospital Lennie Sherry Dean Lank August Crow Anita Farmer Letha Coe University Hospital Iowa City Gerald Shenmaker Leonard Jessen Town City Teresa Reed Howard Reed Wiota Teresa William Nimm

Anita Community Schools announces new teaching staff

The Anita Community Schools for the 1963-64 year announce additions to the teaching staff. New hires include David Boldt from Carroll for junior high science and physical education, John England from Fulton Illinois with prior teaching at Malvern Iowa, and Mrs Pearl Lank of Anita for kindergarten. Elizabeth Williams of Creston joins with prior experience including Atlantic. Mrs Williams is widowed with two small children.

Anita Community Schools Glenn Hornbuckle David Boldt Carroll, Jr Boldt Univ. of 3. Dak Galva John England England Anita Fulton Ill Malvern Pearl) Lank Lank Wiota Dean Donny Elizabeth Williams Creston Prade Williams Atlantic

Also Mentioned on This Page

Linderman’s Plan ANNIV Sheryl Dodson Omaha JIM Larsens Henry Marxens Henry Maret Epworth Eva Baylor Glen Winta Ted Marxen Atlantic Hospital Mary McLaughlin Phil McLaughlin Mary University of Iowa At Jay Prichard SCI Day Prichard State College of Towa Prichard Fred Prichard Fontanelle Iowa Tates Council
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