After the Accident the Handicapped Find New Work
The article notes Iowa programs aiding injured workers since the 1920s offering training and artificial limbs. In the 20 months to Aug 30 1949 an average of 555 people per month were placed in jobs through state agencies including the Iowa Commission for the Blind and the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment services. It emphasizes employer cooperation during National Employ the Physically Handicapped week Oct 2 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Iowa
Iowa Commission For the Blind
Iowa State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Veterans Employment Service
Truman
Beardsley
National
Autumn frost warns of upcoming cold snap
The writer notes unseasonable chill on a sunny morning and hints at frost risk around October 8 per Frank Field. They mention dust and pasture needs for rain, gardens winding down with turnips still in season, and recall root vegetables stored in cellars. A Sunday drive to Cliff and Marcia Way reveals a flowering quince bush yielding small yellowing fruit with a strong scent, described for possible jelly use. Marcia is recovering in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Field
Cliff
Marcia Way
Marcia
Personal Letters and Hurricane Tale Enter a Quiet Fall Mailbag
A collection of notes recalls fruit bushes, family greetings, and school work sent from Cedar Rapids to Gramma. A Florida hurricane story contrasts weather mishaps with casual store notices about fall colors and festive plastics.
Local notes mark club officers and town happenings in 1924
From Our Old Files dated September 25 1924 lists Literary club officers Mrs George Deane president Mrs S E Goodrich vice president Mrs George Scholl secretary and Mrs W S Reed treasurer. Also reports visits travels births and school moves plus local potato prices and social guests in Anita Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Club
George Deane
S. E. Goodrich
George Scholl
W. S. Reed
Freshman Enrollment at Anita High School Noted
Thirty two freshmen entered Anita High School for the year. Third grade pupils of Anita with teacher Miss Jetta Knowlton held a surprise party at the Shelmaker home after school last Thursday in honor of Jerry Shelmaker’s birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Literary Club
Goldie Watkins
Anita High School
Jerry Shelmaker
Anita
Jetta Knowlton
Shelmaker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anita Tribune
Jewett Grain and Coal
Wiota
Lucille Jebsen
E. R. Jebsen
By the
Way
Anita, Iowa
Garland
Geiger
Phone Atlantic
Harry
Max
Ruby Biggs
Steven Pruess
Gramma
Steven
Cedar Rapids
Laura
Florida
Des Moines
Lakeland
Welton
California
W. H. Dorale
Orville Morgan
Clyde White
Rudolph Knudsen
Ruby
Omaha
Fred Kuehn
Mary Lou
Jennie Ward
Atlantic
Vera B. Hook
Bernard Cecil
Ames
The
State Agriculture College
Greta Stone
Anita Friends
Lincoln Township
Lincoln Center
Louise Luman
Ena Holliday
Treas
Anita Public Library
Ernest Burke
Raymond
H. C. Faulkner
This City
Leon G. Voorhees
Oklahoma City
Wyoming
Mr. Voorhees
Kansas
Edith Leffingwell
City
Bessie Myres Lowell
United States
Duane Zastrow
Robert Nelson
Here
Adair
Arthur M. Stone
Nevinville
American Legion
Art Petersen
Lyle Richards
Corning
Leach Lake
Wilson Cafe
Thomas B. Dixon
C. W.shaffer & Son
Gipple
Raswoussen Hatchery
Legion Hall
Kelsie’s Orchestra
Heider
Shaffer & Burns
John Deere
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