Declamatory contest winners from southwest schools named
Contestants from Anita Atlantic Bedford Carlisle Clarinda Creston Kelley and Stuart gathered in Clarinda for regional declamatory finals. Judges Mrs Adams Tarkie Missouri Hildred Walker and Marie Hirsch named winners in oratorical dramatic and humorous categories with Louise Trumbull of Anita earning a notable second and a silver medal. The first place winners advance to state finals at New Hampton on April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda
Southwest
Anita
Atlantic
Bedford
Carlisle
Creston
Kelley
Stuart
Adams
Tarkie
Missouri
Hildred Walker
Marie Hirsch
Red Oak
Eli
Belshazzer
the King
Louise Trumbull
Ninety Second Birthday Celebrated at Mrs Hill Home
Family and friends gathered at Mrs. John Hill's home in Extra last Wednesday to honor her ninety second birthday. Attendees included relatives and descendants from Atlantic and Brookings South Dakota, noting her fifty four years of residence in Audubon county and her status as one of the county's oldest pioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hill
N. N .Brown
Pellet Brown
Atlantic
JH Pit
Lamb Jones Hendricksen
Elmer Larsen
Everett Hendricksen
Brookings
South Dakota
Chas. McCord
Mother Hill
Audubon County
Congo Missionary Program at Congregational Church
The Missionary Society of the Congregational church held a Thank Offering meeting in the church parlors on Friday afternoon. Mrs. W. H. Wagner and Mrs. Robi N. Chord supervised readings, Anita East sang, LaVerne Bontrager played piano, and readings were given by Mrs. Andrew Miller and Mrs. Vera Holton. A generous bank offering was collected and refreshments were served by a group of ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misionary Society of the Congregational Church
W. H. Wagner
Robi
N. Chord
Anita East
LaVerne Bontrager
Andrew Miller
Vera Holton
E. Goodrich
R. N. Chord
Geo. Scholl
H. O. Knudson
Ralph Richter
W. O. Aldrich
Frank Dorsey
Wm. Dorale
Guests at birthday dinner honor Seth Hansen
Mr and Mrs Frank Hansen of Bridgewater hosted relatives and friends at a dinner in honor of Seth Hansen s birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr and Mrs Carl Hansen Mr and Mrs E E Barnholdt Anita Mr and Mrs Julius Martin Mr and Mrs Vernon Martin Fontanelle Mr and Mrs Everett Hansen and daughter Miss Marjorie Massena Mr and Mrs D A Campbell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hansen
Bridgewater
Seth Hansen
Carl Hansen
E. E. Barnholdt
Anita
Julius Martin
Vernon Martin
Fontanelle
Everett Ilansen
Marjorie
Massena
D. A. Campbell
Griswold Progressives Win In Local Elections
Griswold elected a Progressive ticket by solid majorities. Paul Denham, former Anita resident, won a council seat. The new mayor and two councilmen are doctors, promising a healthy administration for the coming two year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
Paul Denham
Anita
Booth Announces Candidacy for State Senator in Cass Shelby District
Charles D Booth of Harlan declares his Republican candidacy for State Senator in the Cass Shelby counties district. He asks for Republican votes in the primary and support at the election to follow if nominated. He pledges to serve the state and district with his best effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Shelby Counties
Chas. D. Booth
Recovery Notes From Local Editor Sherm
Former Record columnist Sherm writes from bed after surgery, recalling old Anita memories and community life. He thanks readers for cards, mentions the Morrison Spring, and notes expected visits from Buck, Ruby, Evangeline and her husband. He reflects on past times and simple worries, sending best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
Ruby
Evangeline
Ross Walker Sixteenth Birthday Party At Ames Home
Mr. and Mrs. Levi Walker hosted a birthday gathering for their son Ross on Monday evening at their Ames residence. Guests included Harold Cooper G B Graham Chas Graham Betty Nelson Peyton Parkinson Kilpatrick Kelley Thelma Walker Elbert Mooney Anton Nelson Wilbur Parker Bob Parkinson Phil Parkinson Max Walker and Ross Walker among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Walker
Lion Tamers
Ross
Messrs
Harold Cooper
G. B. Graham
Chas. Graham
Betty
Stevie Nelson
Chas. Peyton
Ames
Rachel Parkinson
Grace Kilpatrick
Emogene Kelley
Thelma Walker
Elbert Mooney
Anton Nelson
Wilbur Parker
Bob and
Phil Parkinson
Max and
Ross Walker
Will Command Higher Price for Hogs and Steers
Chas I Benson president of the Drovers Commission Company in Chicago reports that last week’s closing prices on steers mark the year’s low and likely the bottom for 1926. He warns many stockers and feeders may not rise and could selling lower before May 1. Hog supplies are light and packers’ cellars are nearly empty, signaling higher future hog prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. I. Benson
Drovers’ Commission Company
Chicago
Original Sunshine Club Elects New Officers
The Original Sunshine Club met with Mrs. A L Turner on Thursday April 1st. The session included an election of officers with Mrs. John Robson named President and Mrs. Chris Jensen as Secretary. A large turnout attended and Mrs Behrends and daughter Emma joined. A one o'clock dinner followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
A. L. Turner
Ele
John Robson
Chris Jensen
Behrends
da ‘Ter
Emma
Chris. Miller
P. T. A. Meeting Postponed to April 15
The regular April P. T. A. meeting is postponed until Thursday April 15 with a delegation from Adair P. T. A. expected to attend. Officials hope for a full attendance to extend a warm welcome and hear the Adair delegation's message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair P. T. A
Roy
Adair
Mutual Benefit Club gathers for meeting and quilt work
Mrs. Everett Vernon hosted a Thursday all day gathering of the Mutual Benefit Club. A one o'clock dinner was served by the hostess with Mrs. Chas. Jewett helping. Members pieced a quilt and concluded with an old fashioned spelling bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Vernon
Mutual Benefit Club
Chas. Jewett
Anita's New City Officers Take Office in Anita
The retiring mayor and council adjourn sine die after two years of service. Marsh Millhollin becomes mayor as Floyd DeMent Safe Koob Howard A. Marshall J. T. Mennig and H. P. Ziegler are named councilmen. Wm. T. Biggs is re elected city clerk. New appointments include Russell Birge as marshal and street commissioner Fred Dennison as nightwatchman Dr. G. M. Adair health physician and George Biggs pumping station superintendent. The council begins a board of equalization to review assessor S. W. Clark's books with night sessions planned until completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Homer Kirkham
Chas. Scholl
George Deane
H. C. Lewis
L. B. Trumbull
H. A. Shannon
Council Chamber
Marsh Millhollin
Floyd DeMent
Safe Koob
Howard A
H. A. Marshshall
H. P. Ziegler
J. T. Monnig
Fred Dennison
G. M. Adair
George Biggs
S. W. Clark
Anita Young Lady Honored at Drake University Musical
Miss Dorothy Dinsmore, a violinist of unusual ability, was chosen as a member of the orchestra for the Drake University girls annual musical comedy Oh, I Say at Des Moines. The selection is a high honor among Drake co-eds and reflects the merit of her talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Dinsmore
Anita Young Lady
Drake University
Des Moines
Drake
Dinsmore
Canadian student visits Anita area after Kansas City course
Howard R. Blue of Corrinne Sask Canada studied at the Sweeney Auto and Electrical School in Kansas City Missouri. He has been a guest of relatives and friends in Anita and vicinity the past week and returned home Saturday evening. His parents were former residents of the Anita area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard R. Blue
Corrinne, Sask
Canada
Sweeney Auto and Electrical School
Kansas City
Missouri
Anita
Miss LaVerne Bontrager Confined by Measles Attack
Miss LaVerne Bontrager is confined to her home with an attack of measles. The brief notice notes her illness and home confinement status, reflecting a small health item in the local column.
Walnut Grove Hog Remedy hosts all day KFLZ birthday broadcast
Walnut Grove's Hog Remedy offices welcome visitors for a long KFLZ birthday event airing from 9 AM to 4 PM. The station promises cakes hot coffee and musical performances by fiddlers accordions and harmonica players. Howard A. Marshall leads a team to ensure an enjoyable day at Anita Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Grove Hog Remedy
KFLZ
Mike
K. P
Howard A. Marshall
Hog House
Walnut Grove Company
Anita
Iowa
Farmer Recovering After Foot Surgery Ends Long Illness
Wm Pearson, a Townsend homestead farmer near Anita, suffered a rusty rail puncture that led to pig fever and blood poisoning. Surgeons removed a dead mid foot bone on Monday, with Dr H E Campbell and Dr C L Campbell performing the operation. The patient may soon recover after more than six months confined to home and bed. J J Dill and wife visited Atlantic Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Pearson
Townsend
Anita
H. E. Campbell
C. L. Campbell
Atlantic
Pearson
Rebekahs Entertained with Program and Refreshments
The Rebekah Lodge hosted a Friday evening program at the I O O F Hall featuring audience vocal selection, readings by Annabelle Wise and Marie Wise, violin and piano solos, dances, and a duet. Mrs. Glen Millard led the event, while Mrs. Flavia Hook gave an address of note as a charter member and longtime attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. O. F. Hall
Rebekah Lodge
Glen Millard
Flavia Hook
Lodge
State Assembly
LaVerne Bontrager
Annabelle Wise
Freda Scholl
Mary Karns
Barbara Jean Rhoads
Woodrow Wilson
Ben Wilson, Jr
Reading
Marie Wise
Jane Scholl
Clara Dorale
Katherine Dean
Inez Wilson
Elam Millard
Meddett Dill
Forrest
Corwin Wilson
George Scholl
Anita Post Office Upgraded to Second Class
U. S. Post Office Inspector C. H. Glenn visited Anita, Iowa, last week and found the local office in first class condition. Postmaster Ed L. Newton and staff received needed guidance for operating under the second class status, which brings higher salaries for postmaster and employees as business grows. If this pace continues through three quarters, Anita may reach first class status within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Glenn
Council Bluffs
U. S. Post Office
Anita
Ed. L. Newton
Recovering From Injuries in Atlantic Area
Howard Morgan son of Alva Morgan Cumberland vicinity was seriously injured in an auto accident two weeks ago near Fletcher Chapel southeast of Atlantic. He was brought to Dr H E Campbell hospital in Anita Sunday evening for special treatment after an X ray of a leg wound and is thought to be on the road to recovery. Dr Penquite of Massena accompanied him to Anita where he is cared for by his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Morgan
Alva Morgan
Cumberland
Fletcher Chapel
Atlantic
H. E. Campbell
Anita
Penquite
Massena
Anita Young Lady Quite Ill Returns From Clarinda
Almost immediately upon her return from Clarinda where she contested for honors in the district declamatory contest Miss Louie Trumbull of this city was taken ill and has since been confined to her home with an attack of measles. She is making satisfactory recovery and this will be good news to her friends and admirers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda
Louie Trumbull
Entertaining Easter Guests by Mr and Mrs Wahe
Mr and Mrs John Wahe hosted Easter Sunday guests including W L Heckman and family of Sac City Iowa Wm Rater Ira Rater and daughter Arlo and Wesley John and Miss Emma Wahe Bert Johnson and family Albert Karns and family Arlo and Wesley John son and Miss Emma Wahe plus Roy Foss of Adair Miss Prudy Johnson of Atlantic and Mrs Wahe's guests with wives and children all present at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wahe
W. L. Heckman
Sac City
Iowa
Wm. Rater
Ira Rater
Wm. Wahe
Roy Foss
Adair
Prudy Johnson
Atlantic
Bert Johnson
Albert Karns
Arlo
Wesley Johnson
Emma Wahe
Pythian Sisters Hold Meeting With District Deputy Visit
A business and social gathering of the Pythian Sisters took place at Castle Hall on Monday night. District Deputy Mrs Hazel Robinson of Glenwood Iowa praised the lodge’s work and its thriving condition. After sessions, refreshments were served and attendees danced. For sale a gentle Shetland mare pony inquire at Record Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Castle Hall
Hazel Robinson
Glenwood
Iowa
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Wm. Irving
Congo
Griswold Progressives
Charles D. Booth
Harlan
Winnebago
Minnesota
Sherm
Morrison Spring
NEW City Officers
Millhollin
Marshall
Russell Birge
J. J. Dill and Wife
Welch-Moore Shoe Company
Rebekahs
Entertain Easter Company
Pythian Sisters Meeting
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