Eighteen members of the Anamosa FFA Chapter attended the 69th National FFA Convention. The group attended many leadership workshops, convention sessions and an agricultural career show. They took a behind-the-scenes tour of the American Royal and Rodeo. The group attended the rodeo and country music concert. Member attending the convention in Kansas City, Mo., were Rodney Toenjes, Rose Galer, Jessica Price, Deanna Hall, Kristin Weers, Steph Hardersen, Tina Hansen, Amanda Weber, Tim Jensen, Kari Tiedt, Tammy Barnes, Jessie Heims, Mark Baumler, Darrick Hall, Dean Oltmanns, Chris Nelson, John Fleming and Josh Tjaden.
50 Years Ago – 1972
John Randolph, son of the C. D. Randolphs of Anamosa, graduated from Brooks Institute, San Barbara, Calif., in December and won a large silver and marble trophy for the best print (photo) in the illustration department of a Brooks show.
Hale—Christmas carolers called at each house Thursday evening, Dec. 23, singing carols and giving each a box of fruit, candy, nuts and cookies which had been prepared by the Knit Wit club.
The first baby of 1972 was Renee Dawn Hughes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hughes, RFD 2, Anamosa, born Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 10:18 a.m.
100 Years Ago – 1922
There was an alleged dispenser of hip oil pinched at Olin last Saturday. He was found with part of a bottle of liquor in his pocket. The “find” created a mild sensation in the pious precincts of Walnut Forks. Deacon Cole of the Olin Recorder was visibly shocked. The offending disciple of Bacchus was a youthful stranger from the environs of Mechanicsville. He was easily placed under arrest and waived examination wherefore the grand jury will sit in judgment on the case next term.
There is additional cause for rejoicing among young people and some older ones who enjoy ice skating. Through the thoughtfulness and initiative of the American Legion post of Anamosa, we will have an ice rink on the ball ground on Division Creek just east of the Metropolitan Supply Co. Plant. The ground has been banked and will be flooded and frozen the first cold wave and kept flooded and smooth for winter sports. This will give ample room for all the people of Anamosa and vicinity to enjoy healthful out door recreation.
150 Years Ago – 1872
The Oyster Festival given by the ladies of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church last Monday evening was a pleasant affair and, we judge, profitable as well. The oysters were superb—the best we ever ate at a public entertainment. Lehmkuhl Hall was provided with tables reaching its entire length, and here was an abundance of roast turkeys, chickens, etc., and attentive waiters to provide for one’s wants. The festival continued to a late hour and was satisfactory all around.
Jones Co. Academy—The second term of this Institution opened Wednesday of this week with encouraging prospects. The number of scholars is considerably larger than last term, and many of our citizens are taking a lively interest in its welfare. There are many reasons why all should wish it success.
