12 May 1955
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1955
Page
1
Purina promotes Bite-Size Checkers to reduce feed waste and lower costs for pullet growth. The plan emphasizes tube feeders, 30-pullet capacity, and quick display. Also advertised are Chek-R Ton worming for pullets and Purina Pig Wormer for pigs, offering simple substitution and short treatment courses.
The Iowa attorney general confirms the United States remains at war for license purposes. Servicemen are not required to hold hunting or fishing licenses while in service, per town law. Conservation officials sought clarification on the national status.
Local church notices list service times for Community Bible Church St Marys Viota and Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Included are worship times, Sunday school schedules, prayer meetings, women’s groups, youth events and upcoming religious programs with dates in May and June.
The piece recalls Anita and local figures including Hazlett of the Times and Sherman F. Myers as former editor of the Walter F. Buddha, noting interplays among Anita Tribune and Anita Republican. A two year old from Guthrie Center reportedly nearly drowned after falling into a slough on Cass County street during a period of bridge updates.
1895 Anita diary notes show LD Kellogg back home seeking carpet weaving while Mr and Mrs M L Pote deliver carpets. Bids for Anita Masonic Temple 50 by 90 feet two stories, Dan L Dilts low bid 7395. 2 May 1935 Anita Tribune editor Sherman F Myers contrasts rival Adair News editor J W Kitch.
May 7 1925 Mr and Mrs Nelse Johnson entertained the Nnot a Nare ridge couple at their Rose Ave home. Mr and Mrs John Wheatley welcomed a baby girl at 4 27. The Anita Concert Band was set to begin their concert season, a long tradition said to be fading under radio era. Walter F Tink Budd led the Anita Tribune and Rey W Ferner served as pastor of the Congregational Church.
Forty years ago Lincoln and Massena townships were struck by a Sunday tornado causing damage to homes owned by Harry Garside Charles Dressler James D Edgar Frank J Joy Sophia Crow H Stone and Mrs Louis Borth. The Baptist church in Massena also sustained damage. Anita High School class of 1913 members slated to graduate included Avis Petit Zeta Sceatt Bruce Engle Ethel Grown Maude Denne Roscoe Warner Bela Mountain Helen Dinsmore Edward Allanson La Vone Forester Pearl Millhotlin. The class play adopted was Sheridan's The Rivals. Mr and Mrs U S Walker and Mr and Mrs Jank Hl Morrison chauffeured to Atlantic the previous Wednesday. Mrs G M M Adair planned a visit to her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Heriman Gotch in Manning.
The item recalls a 10 year ago snapshot from Anita with Briardale grocery prices 9 pounds coffee and 28 cent pecan rolls. It notes Mrs Hansine Johnson hosting the Pinochle Club and recent parents Mr and Mrs Paul Kelly, plus newlyweds Missie Armstrong and Lloyd C McAfee and community figures.
Anita council approves several new teaching positions created by resignations. Ruth Taylor Joan Petersen Leah Johns and Stellachs join staff. The Dide a Wee Bridge Che met with Mrs Amly Jacqueline Scholl and Mrs Lyle Scholl. Bananas priced two pounds at Angeles Store. Ashes editors of the Tribune.
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