16 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
1
Purina Range Checkers fed with pasture show higher gains and greater profits compared to grass alone. A grass fed demo yielded $12.50 more per acre when using Range Checkers, while creep feeding boosts market weight and price. Protective horn fly control with Purina Stork Spray adds 3 to 6 dollars per head.
Quarterly report ending March 11 1953 lists receipts and disbursements for the Anita Independent School District. Includes general aid supplemental aid activity funds tuition transportation and various itemized expenses such as salaries, taxes, equipment, repairs, and clerical costs across multiple townships and departments. Names of contractors and suppliers appear with amounts totaling 51 504.73.
Anita Myers, editor of the Anita Tribune, reflects on history and local figures. The piece lists names of businesses, schools, and residents from mid century Anita, recalling past events, community ties, and long‑gone establishments that shaped the town’s memory.
Bush notices detail George A. Brown as pastor with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening services 9 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting and youth fellowship times listed. Vacation Bible School praised with thanks to teachers. Circle groups meet mid June at the church. Sermon topics reference Methodism progress and a Des Moines conference report.
Massena churches list weekly worship times Sunday schools and special meetings. Congregational and Christian Science notes include dedications and vacation bible school, with ministers and figures named. Catholic mass times listed for Viota and St. Mary’s.
Richarl Henderson, known as Sherm, retires after three decades serving as rural mail carrier. The district notes his long service as a staple of community delivery. Dr. G. M. Adair wins a seat on the school board. Jens Rasmussen and wife welcome a baby girl. Dosha Scholl celebrates Decoration Day in Stuart with daughters Freda and Jane. G. W. Marsh serves as Anita mayor. Ed L. Newton holds postmaster role. Walter F. Build edits the Anita Tribune.
Ten years ago in Des Moines Miss Inta Gine Edwards daughter of Mr and Mrs P B Edwards and Loyal G Posselil son of Mrs Anna M Posselil were recently married.
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