Anamosa - A Reminiscence 1838 - 1988

minute film premier which was held in Anamosa
January 23. I958. Banners across Main Street heralded
the event. There were 12 showings of the film at the
Evans Theater in Anamosa. so that everyone in and
around the community was afforded an opportunity to
view the film; and indeed. 4.600 persons took
advantage of the opportunity.
The opening of the film. entitled SMALL TOWN.
USA. showed Ronnie Smith. son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Smith: Keith Kouba. son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Kouba;
and Rusty Meineke. son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meineke.
on the bank of the Wapsipinicon River. The story
proceeded to the Scott Hardware Store. where Everett
Mayberry takes the lead role: and the story moves to his
farm. where his wife. Ann. and daughters. Sharon. Jan
and Tracy. are filmed.
The Mayberrys lead the story to Mrs. Paul Whear,
who carries it to Anarnosa's leading industry. which at
the time was simply Collins Radio Co.. and from there
to the summer band concert. directed by Richard
Brickley.
The story is taken up at the offices of Dr. J.D. Paul,
Dr. G.F. Brown and Dr. J.L. Bailey. where Dr. Paul tells
of his 40 years ofmedical practice.
Leonard Wegman carries the story to his father. Leo
J. Wegman and the Fire Department's emergency
vehicle with Fire Chief William Dorgeloh. Assistant Fire
Chief. Bob Lincoln. Secretary. Buddy Downing. Mayor
Julius "Dutch" Westphal. and high school
superintendent. Glenn Brostrom.
Eli Shada takes the story to the Anamosa Livestock
Auction. with Delbert Brickley. Lloyd Brickley and
Loyal Byerly.
Harold Larson. county president of the Farmer's
Union. and sons. Danny and Douglas: and daughter.
Dianne. take the story back to the farm. Joe Legg.
Jones County Extension director. enters the Picture
and leads the story to Carl Folkers’ farm near Scotch
Grove. There. along with their son. Herman. and
daughter. Carla. they emphasize the agricultural
theme.
The story goes back to the Anamosa Newspapers.
with Editor Tom Powell and his staff. including Eldon
Meeks. linotype operator. and the Powell family picks
up the action in a series of events.
At a Methodist Church service. Mrs. Harold Rumple
takes the story to the Paint 'n Palette outdoor art show
in Stone City. where she shares the spotlight with Mr.
and Mrs. Clyde Wilson and Mrs. Leo Loyet.
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Shirley Shotwell. Clate Dearborn. Oceola Feddersen.
photographed. from left to right, are Carl Feddersen
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