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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1926
Page
5
Short notices from Atlantic Anita and Massena region record items such as for sale requests and new purchases like a Chevrolet sedan, movements of Jens Jensen and families, measles and mumps reports, visits by Dr. Adair and Mrs. Hook, travel to Des Moines and Ottumwa, and a tax levy approval for a town band in Guthrie Center.
The Anita Iowa council meets in the council chamber to discuss city affairs and official actions for the date. Subsequent notes cover decisions, votes, and directions for municipal management.
The Anita town council approved appointments including W. T. Biggs as Town Clerk at $25 monthly and Russell W. Brice as Street Commissioner and Marshal at $75 monthly plus dog fees. Other staff named: Fred Dennison Nightwatchman $26, George Biges Pumpman $75, Janitor John H. Aldrich $5. Committees were formed and the council adjourned, reconvening as boards of Health and Review. Attorney E. S. Holton retained for $100 retainer. The Anita Record named official newspaper with costs for notices and reports set by line. Meeting adjourned to April 15 1926 for Board of Grievance.
In spring 1923 G F Manufacturing of Exira began producing Kozy Brooder and Kozy Koop houses. Losses ended as new ideas and modern methods drove expansion. By 1925 a larger factory housed thirty workers, five office staff, and rapid shipping, with lumber shipments and ventilation improvements supporting nationwide demand. Tom Goodwin credits quality, fair pricing, and meeting poultry and hog raising needs for growth.
The Board of Trustees of Grant Township met Monday at the Farmers' Coon building to conduct routine business and address ordinary township affairs.
The new city administration moves to tighten listing and taxation in the industry. Charles Scholl, after a three week battle with lagrippe and flu microbes, reappears downtown amid friends, signaling a temporary victory in the struggle.
A Monday night lodge gathering initiated five candidates into the Lodge of the Pythian Sisters. Other notes mention Frank Miller visiting Anita, Prudy Johnson at J C Penny in Atlantic, and local business changes including the sale of the Godfrey Miller poultry business to C H Bartley.
Mrs Lillian Hayter Greazel of Town City Iowa a former Anita resident has nearly recovered after months of ill health Much good news for her Anita friends H A Shannon his wife and children who spent the winter in California returned to Anita Monday finding mid winter weather in Iowa a surprise after sunny California days
In the Matter of the Estate of Milton J Hefler deceased all debtors to the estate will pay and those with claims will present them as required by law for allowance and payment dated March 25 1926 by Swan Martin Martin and Kringle attorneys D R Donohoe of Walnut former Anita business man was in the city Tuesday evening W D Pratt recovering from illness Clayton Carey at home eight weeks with infection from a heavy plank injury Jas W Young visiting parents Mr and Mrs John C Young who are in ill health in Washington state
The Davenport based Halligan Coffee Company requests a receiver for its business. Details remain unclear as the filing appears incomplete with quotes and fragments surrounding the action.
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