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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1961
Page
5
Francis Symonds mayor proclaims June 28 1961 as the start for all men in Anita to grow whiskers for the August 4 and 5 1961 Old Fashioned Days celebration. Retail Committee of the Anita Chamber of Commerce promotes whisker wearers with buttons to advertise the event.
Nuey McLuen of Anita claimed the fourth flight title in the state junior girls golf tournament at Osage last week. A rising ALS sophomore, she took up golf this summer and earned the trophy in her first competitive effort, carding nine hole scores of 1 61 61 57 and 52.
Three Anita boys join the Navy with basic training in San Diego starting July 9 for nine weeks. Jerry and Ronald are from Anita High School. Geraldine Cleaver returns from Rolfe and attends Rolfe High alumna banquet on June 17. Upcoming Anna Solthadl League games feature rds vs Corner Boys and Fletchers vs Adair next Thursday. no game July 4. American Legion Auxiliary met June 8. reports on Memorial Day services, county meeting, and donations for local events. Officers named for the coming year. Flag Day observances include essays and hymn singing.
A Bubs Garris truck from Ailantie rolled free on Main Street and struck the White Front Cafe causing about 2 dollars in damages. No injuries reported. Judy Karns was chosen for a TAM training course. she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Karns of Nes Moines and employed at Bankers Life Insurance Co.
Lloyd Harris, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Harris, was treated for blood poisoning at Atlantic Memorial Hospital and has been discharged. Mrs Reg Gordsnower returned from Mercy Hospital Des Moines after surgery two weeks ago. Miss Yonna Heckman discharged from Adair County Hospital after appendectomy. Mrs Glen Roo treated at Atlantic Memorial Hospital last week and transferred to University Hospital Town City for observation. Mrs T C McAfee of Brayton, formerly of Anita, treated at Atlantic Memorial. Jack Revere entered Veterans Hospital Govaha for treatment.
Only two days remain to enroll children in city swim lessons at Suumyeile pool from Sunday, July through July 20. The program runs Tue Thu Sat with bus transport and a total fee of 240 dollars, 140 entry plus 1 per bus, open to all after parental approval.
In Wisconsin a large wheel of cheese reportedly weighing between 150 and 200 pounds is tied and shipped. Krasnms plans give away three samples and sell portions this week. Mr and Mrs Jim Phillips are moving from Atlantic on Friday to the Floyd Rogers residence on West Main Street. He works at Stange Motors and she at Walnut Grove Products Co.
Anita Utilities purchases a three phase 60 KVA transformer from Westinghouse for 6600 dollars including installation. The unit will replace a 500 KW cubestation behind Wid Wasgard Home on vast Matin Tows Fleethe Light and Power handles the bid process. The new transformer, shipped in two shipments, will enable increased service area capacity and reduce maintenance costs over several years.
Community calendar lists events for Saturday July 1 with Lutheran Ladies hike and Kerasne's Spam sale and July 3 Eaton Swirl ers meeting at the high school 7 pan. July 4 notes most stores closed. Mr and Mrs Donald Dorsey and Jerry move Sunday from Devlin property on 30L Walnut to the Daughenbaugh residence on Rose Hill Ave.
The Anita Tribune and Wiota News launch a $1500 circulation contest with cash prizes. First prize $500, second $360, third $150, fourth $50, plus 20 percent commissions for non-winning subs. Local workers in Anita Wiota and surrounding areas can enter, with daily reports earning bonus points. Local manager Mrs Naomi Webb leads interviews at the Tribune office.
Two sets of newborns reported in local notices. Mrs Kielmed Jessen near Cylswold welcomed a son on Friday June 23 and Mrs Max Peron of Murray Nebr welcomed a son named William Chase born June 22 at Nebraska City hospital. Names and parental lines given for each birth with listed grandparents and relatives.
At Anita Congregational Church five youths were received into church membership during morning services. Recipients named Fredrick Wilson Alanna Holland Waren Miller Susan Littleton Ceril Gill Linda Gill received tokens of membership a gold cross or necklace chain from deacon chairman Paul Kellaway and Rev Lester Gatch.
Jerry Budd and Tom Methuen are the new managers of the Apite Theatre succeeding Jerry Restburn. The new qunawers currently in charge of the theatre operations. Showing this and Saturday is Freckles starring Martin West and Carol Christensen. The film is a steady sleeper and a change of pace that has grossed well above expectations. Also noted are weekend visits of Mrs Elmer Jensen Phyllis with family and other local residents visiting Eldert where Mr Jensen is employed.
Crowds attended the Jewelt Elevator grand opening on Saturday with free sandwiches and door prizes. The highlight was a new feed mill unit at the rear capable of processing 30-40 tons per day, designed with Purina Feeds, showcased as one of the largest in the Southwest.
The Tribune asks for cooperation from merchants and correspondents to help the staff this holiday week. Businesses will be closed on Tuesday July 4 as the paper plans early copy next week.
A spring parade of Citizens of Tomorrow features portraits by a professional photographer. Ages cited include 5, 7, and 14, listing youths such as Anita, Michael Vigil, David, Mare fan Lee, Valarie, and others as children of local residents.
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