06 Sep 1956
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1956
Page
1
A fragmented reminiscence notes how post war towns face changing economies and housing gaps. It compares Anita and Adair with larger nearby cities, predicting suburban growth, new businesses, and evolving work commute patterns.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Anita Christian church for Mrs. Mabel Jotun Lees a lifelong Anita resident who died Tuesday noon last week at the Potter nursing hall where she had resided since July 23 1955 Born November 18 1895 in Atta she married Frank Lees in 1923 who died in 1949 Surviving are one son Phil Hempsey four stepchildren and several siblings including Edith Knowlton Maude Brokaw Cora Menirs Bertha Diznan Cora Ball Harry Fickel and Charles Fickel One son Frank Jr died at age 13 She attended the Christian church and services were conducted by Rev J G Barnes Pallbearers were Tom Burns George Shaffer Raymond Lantz William Crawford Raymond Reed and Art Petersen Vocal music was provided by Sidney Larsen with accompanists Mrs Clovee Tupper and Selywenke.
Local readers announce an open house at the Omaha Filter Center next Sunday. Organizers Vommiher Anita peaple Chaynd Cheerver Corpus watchers and Wise invite the public to attend from morning until dark with a potential picnic if weather allows. Interested attendees should contact Bob Mackrill or David Ash for the event details.
Danin Millard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Milka, was announced today as winner in the junior division of the dressmaking contest. Allen Ticknor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ticknor, Extra, was chosen winner of the genius division. Twenty-one girls modeled their dresses at a style show in the courthouse assembly room. Both winning dresses will be photographed and entered in the regional finals in Kansas City.
Community blood drive scheduled for September 7 from 1 to 4 30 pm at the Legion building on Main Street Anita residents are urged to keep appointments or join walk ins Red Crags unit and Legion Auxiliaries will staff the event Those needing blood will be served despite shortages and organizers urge civic responsibility through chairman Mrs Bernard Raper and other coordinators to answer questions or take appointments
Funeral services for Mrs. Nettie Darrow 74 held this afternoon at 2 at Long’s Funeral Home. Rev George A Brown presided with burial in Evergreen cemetery. A resident of Anita, she leaves son Edward daughter Mrs Evelyn Wheelock seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren, with a sister Mrs Frank Burlingham of Anane.
A soaking storm drenched the Anita area Tuesday night with thunder and lightning and little wind. The rain pushed weekly totals past five inches while September begins with accumulating rainfall around three inches in the vicinity. A cold front accompanied the rainy spell.
A list of Anita Spartans players with notes on each, detailing positions, years, and traits. Several veterans and freshmen named, highlighting strengths like blocking, tackling, and leadership. Includes multiple Dorsey, Bissell, Scholl, and Pearson entries plus mentions of potential impact this season.
Bob Mackrill, GOC post supervisor, is structuring an SAS for women sky watchers from the hours of contact O'clock. These hours have been largely staffed with young people who have returned to school.
A brief note records Mrs Saoniackwell beginning work at KIAN within the rice station area near Kean Inn in Anlantig. The fragment confirms initial employment activity and location.
The Soil Conservation Service and the County Agricultural Extension will host a soil management field day next Wednesday at Clair South Farm in Franklin township, with speakers Dr. Frank Schaller of Iowa State College and Congressman Ben Jensen. Demonstrations will cover tillage, subsoiling, seeding waterways, and equipment like tractors, bulldozers, and tillers, starting at 2:30 with a portable PA system on site.
Jerry Budd son of Mrs. George W. Johnson long enlisted in the U S air Force and was sent to Lovtland AFD near San Antonio Texas for basic training prior to entering technical training school. He was sworn in August 31 at Omaha.
Funeral services for Mrs Clarey Highley 61 were held Sunday at the North Baptist church. The Massena Center and local community mourn the long time resident who died at her home following a lingering illness. She was a devoted wife mother and grandmother who enjoyed sewing and photography. She was a longtime member of the Newih Ahisseme Baptist Church and the Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband two daughters Josephine and Mahet a brother Udine plus several grandchildren. Burial followed at Massena Center Cemetery with pallbearers named and floral arrangements coordinated by local volunteers.
The Cecil Waldall family arrives at Start from Mabel Spiker's henge on cit Main and the George Pigsleys of Lewis move into the former Waldall residence, marking new occupancy on the block.
Joetores Uhman began work at Red's Cafe and started today at the Atlantic County courthouse marking a local employment change.
In Adair district, Mrs. Gahlon Goon and Lexan begin kindergarten teaching positions at Anita Monlay elementary schools, introducing new early education methods and routines.
A free horse show airs Sunday evening starting at 7 30 at the old ball park in Anita with five classes entered.
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