01 Sep 1955
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1955
Page
1
A reflective diary entry recalls neighbors and family life. The writer describes a family dog and pets, the first day of school, teachers, and the bonds with children and elders. Anecdotes touch on memory, time, and small town routines.
A circa 1910 photograph shows nine players and managers lined by Anita ball park fence. Names include Har ry Cate Ralph Forshay Russell Northup George Morgan De Vee Donohoe Sam Morgan Web Todhunter Bill Cryer Ross Kohl and Ray Bangham. Ed Newton notes the nine often drew about 400 dollars in gate receipts at 25 cent admissions. Photo courtesy Mrs A H Winder Guthrie Center.
Cass County sends four 4 H teams to the state fair with two demonstration and two judging teams from boys clubs. Demonstrations cover Farm Safety and Conservation by Sharon Cassidy Jacquelin Joyce Larry Jessen and Roger Lowe. Livestock judges include Charles Weber Keith Weber Bruce Behrends Bill Murphy. Crop judging lists Byron Wedle Integer LeRoy Mattly Russell Hall Harold Bissell. Attendees include Harry Colin Charles Trunnelle and the Conn Joyce Cassidy families.
Marian J. Wetternick formerly of Massena earned a master's degree last Thursday from Drake University in Des Moines. He now teaches commercial subjects in Glenwood after growing up on a farm south of Massena and graduating from its high school, where he taught commercial subjects for three years.
Four area residents took the permanent Apita postmaster exam on Saturday. Clair Gill Ray Laartz Russell Morgan and Harvey Schall completed the 8 am to 4 pm test at the Atlantic post office. Papers were sent to the Civil Service Commission and results will be released later.
Mrs Max Walker of Rent an ngyr ship suffered severe facial lacerations and bruises Sunday afternoon when the tear she was driving skidded off county road and overturned in a ditch 644 miles north of Brayton after a tire blew out. She is improved after stitches and a blood transfusion. Taken to Atlantic Memorial hospital. Her daughter Connie, riding with her, was treated for shock and bruises and released. The 1954 Dodge was totaled.
Anita stores, open Tuesday evenings through the summer, will resume their regular hours next Tuesday. An announcement from the Chamber of Commerce is noted elsewhere in this issue. Most Anita businesses plan to close on Labor Day, next Monday.
Cass County schools opened with about 970 children and 71 teachers across townships including Grant Benton Franklin Lincoln and Massena. County Supt Warren R Moree announced the figures and listed teachers in each district. A county institute for Cass and Shelby counties’ teachers is set for Sept 22 in Atlantic under the state department of public instruction.
Mrs Howard Sui of the south edge of Victoria township eight miles east of Massena won the $600 Des Moines Register Cashword Contest jackpot Sunday. There were 102,724 entries and her entry matched Cashword Cal’s. Mrs Smith is 25 years old and she and her husband have five children.
Anita school announces second and third graders who had the first Salk shot will receive the second dose on Tuesday September 13 at Atlantic. Students from the Anita area who were in the first and second grades when they got the first shot are scheduled for the second dose.
Anita Public School reports 424 registered students this Monday, up 15 from last year, with crowded classes split into two sections where possible. Superintendent Glen C. Hornsuckle asks for patience as buses run long routes and classrooms and teachers lag behind demand. Enrollment by grade shows kindergarten 29 through twelfth grade 37, with freshmen up notably.
The post office will open in the morning to accommodate shoppers at the mall. Patrons seeking services can visit early to avoid later crowds and complete mailing tasks before mall business begins.
Notice to Tribune readers and advertisers, weekly papers observe holidays and seek timely submission of materials. Cooperation requested to publish at the usual time next Thursday morning, with advertisers typically contacted on Monday morning.
Massena schools begin the year with a full faculty after the board signed a contract with G I Arends for vocal music and commercial subjects. New superintendent Marlin Shell leads a staff including Pale Feazell Ames science Robert Watson Des Moines coach Eleanor Doering Cedar Falls and Dorothy Rhodes Cumberland. Elementary teachers listed include Mrs Leo Angus 7th and 8th Mrs Aden Wirth and Guns s Alfed Horan 3rd and 4th and Mrs George Cordick primary 1st and 2nd.
Today three Anita businessmen take over operations of the Cumberland grocery, formerly Mrs Doherty's. Carl, Rex Miller and Ray Lantz form a partnership to run the store managed by Sam Johnson, who has been with Kohl and Yantz in Anita. The store will close briefly for redecorating and installation of new frozen foods. Dale Jensen will join the Cumberland Kohl and Lantz store after military service, resuming his prior duties.
Albert Paul was injured when he fell about 12 feet from a ladder while helping tear down a horn braces project near his farm northeast of town. He was taken by Anita emergency unit to Atlantic Memorial Hospital for treatment. He recently moved to the Barker house, and his daughter and son-in-law, the Clyde Moores, live on the accident site farm.
A caucus at Anita School Tuesday evening selected nine candidates for five board seats. Wayne Rich and Paul Kellaway named for three year terms. Paul Barber, Dr Tack L Lane, and Will McIntyre for two years. Arnell Enfield, Rey Parker and Gail Burke for one year. Ben McLuen to be precinct totepler. Superintendent Hornbuckle sent results to County Supt Morrow, who will set election date and publish regulations. The group urged holding the vote soon so the new board can begin before the July effective date of the reorganized district. Lloyd Harris chaired the meeting.
Mrs. Merle Robison was installed Tuesday as grand senior at the Pythian Sister grand temple session in Des Moines. She served as grand organizer last year. Attending from here were Mrs. Robison, Mrs. Cacklen Hennemberg, and representatives Mrs. N. I. Strekham and Mrs. Lillian Turner. The Anita chapter will be lastesses Sept. 15 to the dismcn convention. it was held last year at Yale and four years ago at Anita.
Peake University in 34 towns opens fall courses including Town History at Ate lantic with Dr William Houlette and Measurement and Evaluation of Pupil Growth with Dr Alfred Schwartz. Classes meet Thursdays 6 30 pm at the high school with registration at the first class September 15. Additional courses include School Curricula at Audubon on Wednesdays Audio Visual Aids at Harlan on Thursdays and Educational Psychology at Guthrie Center on Wednesdays.
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