Smoke and Ashes from Adair Area Home Life
Betty and Bob Littler on leave at Adair share home life details and local front office chatter about the Anita Quartet, neighborhood readers, and longtime subscriber Robert Earl. They recount a speed trap incident, praise lawful conduct, and discuss neighboring families, local schooling on Walnut Street, and issues with dogs and traffic near the new school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Bob Littler
Adair
Bob
Anita
Ed Newton
Robert Earl
Fry
Sherm Myers
Robert Arl
Anita Football Jamboree Planned for Sept 15
Anita plans a Football Jamboree on September 15 bringing together six conference schools for short quarter games while local high school prepares with a week of practice under Coach Ted Phillips. The squad, about 30 players strong, focuses on fundamentals and offense as Morale stays high and townspeople are urged to support. Training rules include no smoking or drinking and strict bedtimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Ted Phillips
Jack Falkner
Gael Miller
Marvin Scott
Bob Kelly
Dick Bissell
Dave Bissell
Denny Parkinson
Larry Behnken
Dave Lantz
Joe Martin
Joe Redburn
Hobs Smith
Richard Legg
Roger Steele
Art Wheelock
Darrell Kline
Tom Martin
Jack Harris
Roger Harris
James Larsen
Bob Wedemeyer
Tor Salmon
Gary Neighbors
Tueland Nelson
Bill Neighbors
Larry Eden
Larry Hughes
Delbert Kline
Max Kaufman
Bob Rathman
Football Schedule Dates and Prices for 1952 Away Games
Football schedule lists five away games in September and October 1952 with names Earl Shostrum Alex Evans E J Osgood Don Ogle Verne Thornburg and Jim Corkin. Prices range from 12.50 to 18.50 with totals showing individual payments and a note it depends on the State Teachers Meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Shostrum
Alex Evans
E. J. Osgood
Don Ogle
C. E. Gregory
Mirage
Jim Corkin
Verne Thornburg
Harlan Rigby
Nurse at Anita Schools Monitors Contagious Disease
Mrs. Raquel Falconer a registered nurse has been employed by the Anita schools for at least the first month of school to check children for symptoms of contagions disease. She will circulate from room to room in the mornings each day.
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Raquel Falconer
Anita Schools
Enrollment in Anita Public Schools Report
Enrollment totals 339 with the junior high largest. Attendance by grade: kindergarten 30, 1st 8, 2nd 24, 3rd 23, 4th 16, 5th 29, 6th 31, 7th 22, 8th 18, 9th 38, 10th 38, 11th 38, 12th 23.
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Anita Public Schools
Miss Geraldine Cleaver Improves After Cerebral Hemorrhage
The condition of Miss Geraldine Cleaver, struck by a cerebral hemorrhage a week ago Sunday, is somewhat better and she has apparently passed the crisis. She remains at the Potter Nursing Home for observation and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Cleaver
Potter Nursing Home
Winder Couple to Celebrate 50th Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Chesley Winder of Stuart celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Methodist Church parlors in Anita on Sunday September 14 from 2:00 to 4:30 PM. Friends invited to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesley Winder
Stuart
Anita
Parents Try Not To Disturb Mary At School
The letter describes a family's hesitation to interrupt Mary at school while she works there. They admit daily temptations to call, visit, or question her teacher and Mr Fatka for news, yet they strive to respect her independence and avoid interfering unless an emergency arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Fatka
Gut Mary
Past Presidents Hold Annual Parley at Legion Unit 210
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 210 held its annual Parley in the Legion dining room on August 29 at 6:30 after lights dimmed. Retiring president Mrs Robert Duff was inducted as a past president with Mrs Ella Biggs conducting the ceremony. A memorial service honored departed members Mrs Elvira Hyde Mrs Ine Stone and Mrs Roma Newton with candles. The group formed a circle and accepted the charge of duty. fried chicken and apple pie were served to listed past presidents including Mec James Irma Salmon Ella Biggs Jon a Smither Lela Miller Elva Steinmetz Genevieve Dement Ieah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Robert Duff
Ella Biggs
George Smither
Harley Miller
John Mehrman
Elvira Hyde
Ine Stone
Roma Newton
Condition Improves After Heart Attack at Omaha Hospital
Mrs. Phil Trachtenberg, who suffered a heart attack at the Omaha hospital she entered for a check up, is greatly improved but will remain hospitalized for a time. The Anita Methodist WSCS hosts its annual mother daughter pot luck dinner at 7 tonight Sept 4 with women of the school faculty as guests. Church women are asked to bring baskets and table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Trachtenberg
Omaha
Anita Methodist Wscs
AIL Methodist Church
Local Club Names Officers After Roll Call
Mehlman Glendale Robison Mabel Wolteber Lilian Scholl Nellie Coon Gertrude Bartley Ruth Williams Elma Holliday Hannah Peterson and guest Mrs Robert Duff attended roll call with each president naming her Commander The plate for most cleaned chicken bones was won by Mrs Charles Salman Officers elected for next year are Mrs Harvey Scholl president Mrs Merle Robison secretary and Mrs Carl Claussen treasurer
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Mehlman
Glendale
Robison
Mabel Wolteber
Lilian Scholl
Nellie Coon
Gertrude Bartley
Ruth Williams
Elma Holliday
Hannah Peterson
Robert Duff
Charles Salman
Harvey Scholl
Merle Robison
Carl Claussen
Observation post open at Anita for two days
The Anita observation post will operate next Saturday and Sunday, September 7 for 20 hours from 8 AM to 6 PM atop Rasmussen's Hatchery. Volunteers will man two to three person shifts. expected up to about one hundred planes may attempt to bypass the post and will be reported to Omaha. The post seeks additional volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Rasmussen
Jerry Redbury
Omaha
Omahha
Rhode Family Moves Into Apartment Over Bonnedens
Mr and Mrs Louis Rhode and daughter moved Monday into the apartment over Bonnedens. Mr Rhode arrived about a month ago to work for Anita Lumber Co. and his family waited to move from Doon due to housing. The Lutheran Sunday School class will sell forget me nots on Anita streets next Saturday September 6 for Disabled American Veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Rhode
Bonnedens
Mr Rhode
Anita Lumber Co
Doon
Lutheran Sunday School
W. W. Chastain
Anita Streets
Resignation at Red and White Store
Miss Orilyn Johnson resigns from her position at the Red and White Store and Mrs Leroy Taylor steps into the role as her replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orilyn Johnson
Red and White
Leroy Taylor
Miss Margaret Whitaker Joins Tribune as Linotype Operator
Miss Margaret Whitaker daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Whitaker of Massena joined the Tribune Monday as a linotype operator. She previously worked for Massena News for two years and resides at the home of Reverend Dessie Masker.
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Margaret Whitaker
Robert. Whitaker
Massena
The
Tribune Monday
Dessie Masker
Polio Fund Tournament Nets $96.15 At A Round Robin
In a Sunday softball round robin Extra beat Adair 2 to 0 while Anita edged Fontanelle 1 to 0. Proceeds totaled 96.15 for March of Dimes with 56.15 from the tournament and 45 from a prior summer league final. Anita received 56.15 for the March of Dimes from Harry Swartz. Vera Hood chairs the organizing group. Anita has previously donated about 700 to March of Dimes last spring.
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Adair
Extra
Anita
Fontanelle
VFW
Sadie Hawkins
Harry Swartz
Miss Vera Hood
Notice to Subscribers on Due Subscriptions
A reader notice advises subscribers to check their names for a due date of 9/1/52 and renew before that date. It warns the post office forbids carrying unpaid subscriptions and urges prompt renewal to avoid being in the dog house.
Anita Day Parade Glides Through Downtown
At one o clock Wednesday after noon Anita hosts a lively parade with flag bearers Mayor Alfred Dement on horseback and the Offutt Air Force Base Band. Floats, foot riders, bicycles, and horses follow past the fire house as local businesses clubs and school bands join the event. Fire trucks from nearby towns join the celebration with coverage to continue in next week’s issue.
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Anita
Lover
Tne
Alfred ‘Dement
Offutt Air Force Base
Anita Saddle Club
Adair
Atlantic
Massena
Cumberland
Tribune
Lana
Massena Church Ordains Two For Gospel Ministry
The North Massena Baptist Church ordains Rev. Dale Johnson and Rev. Norman Hoyt as missionary candidates. Johnson will serve in Brazil with the Brazil Gospel Fellowship Mission. Hoyt will serve in Africa with the Sudan Interior Mission Board. Ceremony included laying on of hands, certificates, and charges to the candidates and church.
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Comunity Bible Church
Anita
North Massena Baptist Church
Dale Johnson
Lee Johnson
Atlantic
Norman Hoyt
Walter Hoyt
Massena
Johnson
Rev
Hoyt
Brazil
Brazil Gospel Fellowship Mission
Africa
Sudan Interior Mission Board
Council
Charles Segerstrom
Russell
W. LeRoy Anderson
Sutherland
George Neal
Larrabee
Douglas Langmade
Ft. Madison
David Mathews
Osceola
George Brown
Harold Barber
LeRoy Anderson
Madison
George A. Brown
Lewis High School
Midwest Bible and Missionary Institute
St. Louis
Massena High School
Wheadon College
Dallas
Texas
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Main Street
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Massena Church
Hew
Callie Steele
E. J. Osen
Neltha Hutchison
Robert Butler
Emma Hofmeister
Dd Wheelock
Nellie Wortman
Anita Hardware
A. R. Kohl
Floyd Rogers
Clay Behnken
Harvey Hansen
William Littleton
William C. Richter
A. L. Hughes
F. W. Schellenberg
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