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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1925
Page
4
The Anita Record serves as the official paper of Cass County Iowa published weekly each Thursday. It notes mailing details including second class status and the 1913 post office entry under federal law.
Representative Chas W Huff receives praise for backing a two cent per gallon gasoline tax approved by a 77 to 23 vote in the house. The plan would raise about 4.5 million dollars and distribute funds to primary county and township road systems across Iowa, seen as fairer than direct taxes on farms.
Frank M. Nebe sells the Nebe Shoe Store in Atlantic to Ira Welch of Griswold. The stock and fixtures transfer yesterday, with the business to operate as Welch Moore Shoe Company under Welch’s supervision. Nebe has led the firm for over twenty five years and the new owner plans to move to Atlantic and take charge locally.
A large attendance gathered at the Farm Bureau meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bell northwest of Anita on March 25. County Agent Sorden attended as did Hugh Walker and Mr. Spies who gave addresses. The Anita High School male quartet and Mrs. Bessie M. Lowell performed songs, and the Eleventh Grade presented a play directed by Miss Beggs. Lunch was served to the sizable group.
On her birthday Miss Etta Johnson was guest of honor at a Ladies' Society event of the M. E. Church held March 25 in the church parlor. Entertainment followed by refreshments. Mrs. Edna Scarlett presented Miss Johnson with gifts including a birthday cake amid congratulations for many happy returns.
Miss Dorothy Dinsmore an Anita High School student gave violin solos before the Delphian Music Society in Stuart at Mrs. H F Clark home The high school faculty planned a benefit program presented entirely by Miss Dinsmore in musical selections and readings She spends one day weekly in Stuart schools as violin instructor.
A regional column laments carcasses found along the Whiteway-7 highway between Anita and Adair. The writer notes many dogs, presumably varying in status, have died and urges someone to bury them before warm weather returns.
Wilbur F Worthing formerly of this city has re engaged in business by purchasing and taking possession of a large grocery in Aztec New Mexico where he and his wife resided years ago. Worthing moved from Colorado seeking health benefits and is the last surviving brother in the Worthing family that originated in Cass county and settled in Anita and Atlantic.
A farm youth on the Jos E Morgan home farm near the county line northwest of Anita sustained a severe eye injury Saturday when struck by a harrow lever. The eyelid was almost severed but the eyeball and sight were largely preserved, deemed almost miraculous.
Miss Grace Smith of Atlantic marries Delbert Robinson of this city in a March 14 ceremony at the Christian parsonage performed by Elder Howard. The couple reside in Anita and expect warm wishes from relatives and friends.
Frank Bontrager called, Ada Joy nurse for Thomas Winder ill, and Mrs Chas Peyton of Ames visiting relatives. Social at Fred Bell’s near Anita, George Harry ran Miller Meat Market, Ethel Bear hosted L C C Bridge Club with Bear taking high. Ed Blakesley family visiting Sioux City. Mayor Mountain of Atlantic visited Anita. Prenuptial shower for Grace Smith Robinson held in Lincoln township. quilt session and gifts followed by luncheon.
Mrs Elizabeth Edwards Morgan widow of D D Morgan and mother of Mrs F O Worthing Mrs J W Beaver Mrs O O Conley and Mrs Earl Gaylord died Tuesday evening at her daughter’s home in Atlantic after a lingering illness aged 83 years four months and 27 days Funeral services will be held at the M E church in Anita today at 2:00 PM with interment in Evergreen cemetery
The Anita telephone Company will present a switch board demonstration at the High School Assembly room next Monday evening April 6. Everyone is invited to learn how local telephone communications are handled. A. W. Wiebold, local manager, will be in charge. The program will include music and speaking segments.
In the matter of the estate of Mary J. Smither deceased Cass County probate records announce the filing and validation of her last will and testament. The court sets forthcoming hearings for will probate and directs interested parties to appear or file objections by specified deadlines.
To whom it may concern you are notified to appear at the Court House Atlantic Cass County Iowa on April 9 1925 at nine o clock A M to attend probate of a document purporting to be the last will and testament of Mary J Smither deceased at which time you must show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate The Clerk signs and seals the notice dated April 2 1925 Dewey Stickel has joined Supervisor H G Armentrout of Lincoln township for the year as his attorney service.
Dr. L. R. Eller, once a prominent Anita citizen and local professional, now thriving in Fairfield Iowa, returned Thursday to attend business tied to his nearby farm. He reports Mrs. Eller and their two children, now grown, in excellent health.
The piece argues for a 1TRAtriiC police presence to protect pedestrians and vulnerable drivers from wreckless motorists. It notes daytime and nighttime hours where a dedicated traffic officer could prevent deaths and lifelong injuries, and calls revoking driving privileges for offenders.
During a brief business visit to Anita this week Dr. L. R. Eller of Pairfield Ia leased his eighty acre farm southeast of Anita to Emmett Wilson son of Chas Wilson for the year 1925. The property, formerly owned by A. M. Worthing, is a well improved tract close to town.
Modern home on a premier corner with friendly neighbors. Reasonable rent. Inquiries at the Anita Bank for details.
Mrs Dora Edwards long time nurse in attendance on T C Winder was taken suddenly ill this week and moved to her home for care by her family physician. Her condition is described as critical due to serious complications developing recently.
Anita Post No 210 American Legion to hold a public dance in the Clardy building on Friday evening to raise funds for the post treasury. The event promises the best music and orderly conduct throughout.
Miss Madeline Reynolds has been seriously ill for two weeks and is under treatment by her family physician. Sherm F. Myers and wife Mrs. R. J. Yates, Mrs. Bessie M. Lowell and son Sherman were visitors in Guthrie Center on Sunday.
Fred W. Herbert and his wife of Atlantic visited Anita this Sunday staying at the homes of Dr. G. M. Adair and B. D. Forshay.
Henry G. Dacken and his wife of Atlantic visited Anita on Sunday as guests of the Forshay and Adair families, sharing in a cordial afternoon with local friends.
Mrs Dr Phil T Williams and daughter Patricia spend the week at Jefferson Iowa with her parents Mr and Mrs RR R Bell. Mrs Carrie Rasmussen hosts the L O C Club on Wednesday with high score honors earned by Vera B Hook. Wayne Bullock and wife travel to Chicago for new spring goods for Anita and Atlantic stores. Congregational church Sunday service featured a choir musicale considered very pleasing and entertaining.
Attorney H. P. Zeigier has sold his northeast Anita residence to G. A. Roe. A portion of the sale involves Roe taking over a forty acre farm just outside Anita’s southeast limits with a modern dwelling, barn and hog house.
Mrs Lydia Kuehn, confined to her home after a severe foot infection from a rusty nail, is able to go out again with the aid of crutches.
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