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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
4
A Louisiana visitor gave Des Moines attendant Forest Kooker a live baby alligator as a present last fall. The reptile is thriving and feeds on hamburger and live minnows, added to the story of the unusual gift.
Fire broke out in a seat cushion of Cletus Bunker’s automobile near Reason and was extinguished by passersby. The Bunkers slept after returning home and were awakened hours later by their barking dog to find the cushion ablaze again. Mayor Bernard Legg was taken to St Luke Hospital in Des Moines for observation.
The 90th Iowa State Fair will run Aug 27 to Sept 3 with a dozen special statewide contests headlined by the G I Farm Family Competition to crown a state champion from nine district winners. Prizes include 200 for the horseshow open and junior divisions, 100 for Old Fiddlers, 900 for the pulling contest, 500 in Baby Health trophies, and 135 in sheep shearing prizes among others plus Chicago trips for several 4-H events.
Two year old Rogen Jones drowned after falling into a stock tank near Ute while playing with kittens. 88 year old John T. Smith longtime Sabuia resident remains active in real estate. A $15,000 fire damaged the William Benny farm near Tripoli but house and some outbuildings were saved. Lineman Lloyd Bryant died from fatal burns after contacting a 15,000 volt line near Leon.
The Silver Thread club met for its yearly family picnic at Sunnyside Park in Atlantic on Sunday with 14 families attending. Children swam, men played horseshoes, and women socialized during the basket dinner.
A brief note suggests that mottled permanent teeth in children may result from excess intake of certain substances in water. The fragment hints at structural deformities linked to waterborne exposure but lacks details on substances, sources, or study.
A recent survey states one parking space is required for every 50 square feet of patron area in restaurants. Pennsylvania farmers hold nearly two billion dollars in farmland buildings equipment livestock and crops. Synthetic rubber alloyed with certain plastics is planned for future use, producing a tough floor tile unaffected by oils and grease.
Veterans can enlist under new rules with options matching prior specialty and service length. Non commissioned grades align with their military background, while US based initial assignments guarantee one year in chosen units. Veterans with diplomas or testable skills may select from over 60 technical courses with guaranteed training and placement.
The article notes 126,258 acres used for commercial asparagus in 1945, about half in California. It lists Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Fernando and Imperial valleys as principal California areas. It also mentions machine-age coin terminals, Fort Ringgold ownership by a school district, and 1638 Finnish settlers honored by a Finland stamp.
Fragmented text references a milk carton fee delivery and a team or group discussion. Mentions water evaporation and dry weather. Allusively touches on life insurance origins in ancient Rome with unclear details.
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