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May 9 1968 tribute to long local memory and events
In the Tribune’s backward glance for May 9 1968 the piece recalls the Anita area’s 75th anniversary celebrations and community happenings. It notes Anita Jaycees planting wildlife plots with the Iowa Conservation Commission on Burke Bros land and Harry Wedemeyer farm, totaling about five acres. It mentions Kent Jorgensen chosen for Boys State at Camp Dodge and other past moments including Drake Relays, local election shifts, school progress, and social notices.
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Anita Jaycees
Iowa Conservation Commission
Burke Bros
Harry Wedemeyer
Kent Jorgensen
Anita Legion Post
Camp Dodge
Byron McNeil
Woodstock
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