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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1952
Page
5
The piece reflects on corn as central to Iowa identity and economy, joking about heat affecting crops and a deep family-like bond with corn. It contrasts Iowa with Idaho’s fertile Snake River Valley and wind, water rights, and lifestyle, ending with Penny bringing in a newsy, humorous anecdote about fishing and misadventures.
Sally Hagen 12 and Raymond Bohning 61, both former Anita residents, were found dead in the Des Moines River near Sycamore Park after an outing with Hagen children. Sally was the daughter of LuDell Hagen and niece of Anita natives Walter and Robert Hagen. Bohning, a Des Moines painting contractor and brother of Mrs. Arthur Davis, was seining for minnows when the pair slipped into the water during a river outing.
Clyde Marsgall a Central High School star tackle from Tulsa Oklahoma received a $3000 athletic scholarship to the University of Oklahoma. He earned All-City first team honors and was named one of 60 outstanding state high school gridsters. He declined full-tuition offers from Colorado and TU to attend Oklahoma.
Four year old Ruth Feron daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Peron near Anita is reported recovered from an infection in one lung that nearly became pneumonia. She was stricken Saturday morning.
A new American Horse Show is scheduled for Sunday at the local venue. The facility, associated with the county AHS program and the town library, was completed about ten days ago. Local organizers invite riders and spectators to attend.
Anita hosts its fifth annual free horse show at the city park Sunday night at 7 30 with a rain date. Entries from about a 100 mile radius expected. over 90 last year. Classes include pony under 48 inches and many riding divisions. Prize a dollar per pony entry plus ribbons. ribbon girls named. ringmaster G B Hansen. judge Harold Cravens. announcer Bob Blankenship. Lighting upgraded. lunch by Saddle Club women. music by Jerry Redburn. Ivor Sheets says fun for all and hopes crowd surpasses last year’s 2000.
Five local boys who are carriers for the Register Tribune attended Boys Camp Funville at Fort Dodge from Thursday to Sunday. Participants were Joey Kinney Kendall Petersen Hans Johnson Douglas McLuen and Raymond Workman. They enjoyed a packed schedule of sports swimming Riverside Park the Cisco Kid the Rodeo and general fun.
Norman Paulsen of southwest of Anita sustained cuts and bruises and was hospitalized briefly after a 1 AM collision at the Modern Truck Stop on Highway 6. He drove a 1950 Ford and collided with a 1941 Ford driven by Richard Seivert of Atlantic.
A volunteer committee led by Supt. W W Patka gathered $183.62 for the Boy Scout Fund from the business district on Wednesday morning. Members included Ben McLuer Orin Burns Carl Moore Bob Mackrill Art Duff Don Petersen and Dell Ray. Additional donations are expected from residents who may leave funds at the bank or with Orin Burns. The Scouts advisory committee comprises Ray Dorsey Carl Millard Paul McLaughlin Floyd Spry and Wayne Jewett.
The Anita Saddle Club took first place Sunday at Greenfield fairgrounds under the Adair Saddle Club sponsorship. Anita led with 34 head, while Creston was nearest with 24 or 25 entries. Six clubs represented including Des Moines, Oakland, Corning, Creston, and Anita. The meet ran in both afternoon and evening.
The Tribune states deadlines align with Mr Inman. Display ads must be in by Tuesday 5 PM. Classifieds and news ads due by Wednesday 12 noon. Advertisers with mats should submit by Monday 5 PM to allow Monday night casting in the heat.
The rec reation center summer program enters its second week with good attendance among boys. Equipment including swings slides and ladders was moved from the school to the recreation field by Supt W W Fatka H I Phillips and five volunteers. A truck was lent by OFW Shaffer and Son. Mr Phillips aims to have the equipment up and running by week’s end.
Last Friday night a 5 to 5 tie between Darkness and Midgets was halted by darkness after the sixth inning. Salmon doubled and advanced, Griswold and Anita produced runs, and Anita led with two runs on four walks. Griswold and Len Bissell sparked a fourth inning rally, while Lege and Smith showcased base running and solid hitting amid dusty conditions. The game will be resumed at a later date to complete the sixth and final innings.
Over 200 worshippers gathered at Anita Methodist Church for the organ and chimes dedication. Rev. Arthur Long preached the sermon as officers and worshippers joined in responsive services. special music featured by choirs and Miss James King. A basket dinner followed in the basement, with attendees from Wiota and former members recalled.
Anita’s softball league opened with the Old Timers defeating the VFW team 23 to 5 as Russ Morgan and Leland Lantz homered and errors marked both sides. Games start 8:30 seven innings. Tonight Shaffer’s team faces the Longhorns. Girls team still forming. contact Jerry Redburn for tryouts and first practice at the Anita Recreation Center.
Mrs. Mary Sisler aged 64 was discovered dead at her Atlantic residence after suffering a heart ailment. The coroner estimated she had been dead about 18 hours. She was born near Anita and lived in Cass and Audubon Counties before moving to Atlantic in 1934. Survived by daughters Lela Swanson and Helen McNamara, son Gayle Sisler, two brothers, three sisters, and five grandchildren.
Anite couple Mr and Mrs Archie G McCrary announce daughter Dorothy’s betrothal to Dick Brandes son of Mr and Mrs Warren Brandes of Harcock A wedding date has not been set.
A weekend storm battered Anita with two inches of rain and a fierce lightning splash. Power lines and poles were damaged, with outages easing by Tuesday as West Iowa Telephone and utilities worked to restore service. A calf struck and livestock losses were reported while shoppers faced washed-out dirt roads and insurance losses remained light.
On Friday, June 20, local residents will see box rents raised for the first time in memory. Rates will move from 75 cents to 1.00, 0.75 to 0.75, and 4 cents to 60 cents. notices will be placed in the boxes tomorrow.
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