Obituary of Elizabeth Edwards Morgan in Atlantic Iowa
Elizabeth Edwards Morgan born November 4 1841 in McConnellsville Ohio died March 31 1925 at home of daughter in Atlantic Iowa aged 83 years 4 months 27 days after long illness. Survived by five daughters Nettie Woodruff Waterloo J W Weaver Ella Worthing Anita O O Conley Atlantic Idaho Falls and one son Edward died 1911. Funeral in Atlantic and Anita with M E church services and Evergreen cemetery burial.
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Elizabeth (Edwards) Morgan
Robert
Ruth
Stevens) Edwards
McConnelville
Pennsylvania
C. O. Conley
Atlantic
Iowa
Apperton
Licking County
Ohio
David D. Morgan
Anita
Edward
Nettie Woodruff
Waterloo
J. W. Weaver
Ella Worthing
O. O. Conley
O. E. Gaylord
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Gaylord
Mary Cooper
Knoxville
Frances Coppock
Washington
H. H. Edwards
Kansas City
Missouri
Halth
Nerces
Morgan
M. E. Church
Mother Morgan
Robert Cooper
Earl Beaver
Chas. Worthing
R. A. Lantz
Coppock
Co operative Marketing Grain Plan Receives Minnesota License
The Grain Marketing Company gains a state license from the Minnesota State Securities Commission to sell its common and preferred stock. Headquarters will be set in the Twin Cities and the company will offer membership to country elevators and farmers to unite production with modern grain marketing facilities.
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Minnesota
State Securities Commission
Twin Cities
Grease National Co-Operative
Mutual Benefit Club Meet at Mrs Vernon Home
The Grant Township Mutual Benefit Club met at one o clock for dinner and an afternoon of sewing. Seven members were present with visitors Mesdames Ed Bell John Bengard and Miss Olive Bell.
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Grant Township Mutual Benefit Club
E. H. Vernon
Mesdames Ed. Bell
John Bengaard
Olive Bell
Fire destroys barn on West Main in Bangham property
A large barn on the former W. E. Kelloway property on West Main Street burned Wednesday night with all contents lost. Fire officials faced a second alarm two hours after initial containment, finding no insurance and noting prior fires on the site. The remaining structures included a modern chicken house. land recently transferred to Henry C. Bangham.
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W. E. Kelloway
West Main Street
Ara
Henry C. Bangham
Clardy Purchases Farmers' Supply Co Names New Hardware Store
Chas W Clardy acquires Farmers' Supply Co from the estate of James Sheley and will continue the business as Clardy's Quality Hardware. He promises first class service to longtime patrons and courteous treatment to new customers at the same location.
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Farmers’ Supply Company
Chas. W. Clardy
James Sheley
C. W. Clardy
Value of the Telephone
The world’s longest telephone circuit runs between Chicago and Los Angeles covering about two hundred miles. It would take seven days to travel the distance and costs at least $200. A ten minute Chicago call costs about $10, replacing lengthy trips. Such extensive telephone service is unique to America.
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Chicago
Los Angeles
America
March Weather Brings Smooth Roads and Sharp Crop Hopes
The writer notes March passed with unusually favorable weather and smooth roads, two weeks ahead of schedule. If trends hold, Iowa could harvest the largest crop in its history, a goal the state clearly needs.
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Iowa
Sample of Infant Industry Grows Fresh Radishes in California
The Record recalls a gift from Rev Don A Allen of Fresno California, sending a tiny radish from Elder Allen's garden. The missive notes the radish was foot long, very sweet and juicy, prompting wonder at what a mature California radish would look like.
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Don A. Allen
Fresno
California
The
Record
Elder Allen
Farmers' Friends: Birds Battle Cotton Boll Weevil
Purple martins blue birds chickadees and wrens prove effective enemies of the cotton boll weevil and should be encouraged as the greatest friend of the farmer. Birds generally oppose insect life and are mainly allies of people, even when occasional fruit or berries tempt them.
Iowa legislature session cost 257995 dollars
The Iowa legislature just closed a session costing taxpayers 257995 dollars. The editor notes the price tag and asks readers who think it was worth the expenditure.
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Iowa
State
Poison gas kills rodents in Iowa farms
Calcium Cyanide gas kills ground hogs pocket gophers and garden meles as described by R S Herrick secretary of the Iowa Horticultural Society. The gas is released when moisture activates the chemical and is praised for easy handling. Further information available from the Iowa State Horticultural Society Des Moines Iowa.
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Iowa
Iowa Department of Agriculture
R. S. Herrick
Iowa Horticultural Society
Iowa State Horticultural Society
State House
Des Moines
Thank Offering Meeting At Congregational Church
The missionary society of the Congregational church held a Thank Offering meeting Friday afternoon at Mrs. W. H. Wagner's home. A large attendance enjoyed a program led by Mrs. Wilma Burns. Luncheon was served at the appointed hour.
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The
Missionary Society of the Congregational Church
W. H. Wagner
Wilma Burns
Audubon Township Pig Club organizes first meeting
The Audubon Township Pig Club formed about a month ago held its initial meeting at Will Kirkham home. Members Billy Kirkham Max Walker Leon Swinehart John Parker Harold Jensen and Earl Jensen were named. Officers elected Billy Kirkham president Earl Jensen vice president Max Walker secretary. A luncheon followed. The next meeting will be at Levi Walker home on April 28.
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Audubon Township Pig Club
McDonald
Will Kirkham
Billy Kirkham
Max Walker
Leon Swinehart
John Parker
Harold Jensen
Earl Jensen
260 Club Meeting At June Karns Home
The 260 Club met on Wednesday March 27 at June Karns home. Irene Johnson won high score in Bridge while Florence Rickel earned the consolation prize. Mayme Renner served as substitute and luncheon followed.
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June Karns
Irene Johnson
Florence Rickel
Mayme Renner
Helping Hand Club Quilting Meeting Highlights
Mrs. W. H. Egan hosted the Helping Hand Club at her home with twenty one members present. The group quilted tied a comforter and sewed carpet rags while mellowing with a dinner and eggs contributions. A box of twenty one eggs was sent to the Christian Home at Council Bluffs. Visitors included Mrs. Frank Mardesen Mrs. D. S. Biggs Mrs. Bessie M. Lowell and Miss Hilda Johnson. The next gathering is scheduled for April 16 at Mrs. A. N. Cron’s home.
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W. H. Egan
Council Bluffs
Frank Mardesen
D. S. Biggs
Bessie M. Lowell
Hilda Johnson
A. N. Cron
Thieves Strip Cars in Friday Night Garage
Thieves entered the Brookner garage by removing a staple and stole parts from J. E. Brookner’s car, with replacement costs around $35 to $40. Another car, owned by W. E. Johnson, was looted of parts and had its gasoline drained. a new tire was also taken from the Brookner vehicle.
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J. E. Brookner
W. E. Johnson
Brookner
Mothers Entertain Ball Players At Banquet
The mothers of the boys and girls on the basketball teams hosted a banquet at K P Hall last week. Tables featured a miniature court in purple and white. After toasts, sweaters were awarded, and dancing continued late.
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K. P. Hall
Residents Debate Lincoln Highway Impact on Whiteway Route
Locals along the Whiteway 7 highway question the rationale for backing a distant Lincoln highway improvement while a direct Iowa throughfare runs past their homes. The column labels supporters as pin-headed rooters and ponders why the distant project is favored over the convenient local route.
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Whiteway 7
Iowa
Daughter of Minister III Stricken by Pneumonia in Omaha
Mrs Thompkins of Omaha, visiting her father Rev John W Ferner pastor of the Congregational church, became suddenly ill with pneumonia Friday morning at her father's home and her return to Omaha is indefinite though the patient is progressing as well as can be expected.
Does It Pay Four Iowa counties freed from tuberculosis
Four Iowa counties Winnebago Jasper Pottawattamie and Wapello are declared tuberculosis free after testing breeding cattle. They become Modified Accredited Areas and receive hog premiums. Winnebago led with a fiscal note about 8000 dollars plus about 9730 dollars already paid to farmers in hog premiums.
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Iowa
Winnebago
Jasper
Pottawattamie
Wapello
Squirrels Protected by Anita Ordinance
An Anita ordinance shields squirrels from destruction, with penalties for shooting them, while other towns push extermination. The article notes squirrels destroy birds nests and eggs and kill young birds when possible.
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Anita
Anita Congregational ladies entertainment at parsonage
Reverend John W. Ferner and his daughter Mrs. Tompkins hosted the Anita Congregational church ladies at the parsonage on Thursday afternoon. The event featured games and amusements followed by a luncheon, a courteous gathering enjoyed by all invited guests.
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John W. Ferner
Anita Congregational Church
Mrs. Tompkins
Omaha
Free dental clinic for preschool children in Anita
The Grant Township P T A urges mothers of pre school children to have their teeth examined at Anita High School on April 16 and 17. Appointments are made through Mrs J M Deeming or Mrs H C Koob. The examination is free and conducted by dental specialists.
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Grant Township
Anita
Anita High School
J. M. Deeming
H. C. Koob
Early Crop Season Boosted by Warm Weather
The Iowa Weather and Crop Service reports a two week early start due to warm dry sunshine. Oats seeding began March 25 in many counties while spring wheat nears completion and potato planting advances. Rain is needed as soil dries and wells fail. Farrowing and lambing are favorable. hens and chicks thrive. roads are unusually good for marketing.
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Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Former Pastors Assigned at Annual Conference
Rev. J. Wirth, long-time pastor of Anita Evangelical, is reassigned to Waterloo Iowa. Rev. C. B. Lang is assigned to Fostoria Iowa at the annual conference held in Dysart Iowa.
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J. Wirth
Anita Evangelical Church
Waterloo
Iowa
C. 8. Lang
Fostoria
Dysart
Controlling Rodents With Calcium Cyanide Instructions
Ground hogs pocket gophers and garden moles may be controlled with calcium cyanide. Apply 1 to 2 oz in holes for ground hogs then reseal. Gassing gophers uses about ten oz in open holes from mounds. Moles are gassed with calcium cyanide dust in runs every twenty feet.
Objection Seeks Longer Sentence for Bank Robbery
The protest argues that thirty five years in the penitentiary for bank robbery is insufficient and requests a term from forty five to fifty years.
Junior Follies staged at High School auditorium
The Junior Class presented Junior Follies Thursday evening at the high school with acts including Corn Dance by sixth grade girls Louise Trumbull Evelyn Dean Highland Fling Miss Murray Interpretive Dance selections by the Male Quartette Hawiian Music by Troubadoure Bell and Lyle Redburn Boys Double Quartette Music Orchestra The Neighbors one act play directed by Mis Able Louise Trumbull Mis Morn Mis Trot Louise Pletcher Mis Elsworth Marian Dougherty Inez Gladys Karns Peter Reynold Godanour Ezra Williams Max Walker.
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Louise Trumbull
Evelyn Dean
Miss Murray
Troubadoure Bell
Lyle Redburn
Gladys Rathburn
Mis’ Trot
Louise Pletcher
Mis’ Elsworth
Marian Dougherty
Inez
Gladys Karns
Peter
Reynold Godanour
Ezra Williams
Max Walker
Telephone Demonstration At High School Auditorium
A Monday morning and evening telephone demonstration at the High School Auditorium, directed by A W Wiebold of Anita Telephone Company, drew interest and instruction. Dorothy Dinsmore and Florence Rickel played two violin solos while a Des Moines operator explained line busy conditions and operator challenges using Wiebold and Ernest Wagner as onstage line participants.
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A. W. Wiebold
Anita Telephone Company
Dorothy Dinsmore
Florence Rickel
Des Moines
Mr. Wiebold
Ernest Wagner
P. T. A. Entertainment Night At High School Auditorium
The third Enter tainment Course event sponsored by the P. T. A. will be in the High School auditorium Thursday April 9 at 8 00 pm. A local music contest with an original one act play and other numbers will fill the program with participants from each grade and six major student organizations. Season tickets will be honored.
Old-Time Spellin' Skule At Grant Township P T A
Grant township P T A No 6 held a spellin bee at the school house on Friday March 27 with large attendance. Captains were Mrs Wahlert and H J Kuehn, pronouncer Miss Enid Wagner. Kuehn's side won and Mrs J B Cecil was winner. Funds raised will buy school supplies.
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Grant Township
Wm. Wahlert
H. J. Kuehn
Enid Wagner
Men Folks Served A Supper At PTA Meeting
Twenty members attended the Benton Township PTA meeting Friday night. After a brief program by the children, a social supper was served by Lloyd Smith Otto Miller and Frank Smith. Mush and milk featured the Pioneer days menu along with cookies and candy.
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Benton Township
Lloyd Smith
Otto Miller
Frank Smith
Box Social at Hazel Dell School House
Invitation to a box social and program at Hazel Dell school house near Anita on Friday night April 10 at 8 o clock. Ladies are asked to bring boxes. IVA MAE WILSON EDNA SHAEFFER.
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Hazel Dell
Anita
Iva Mae Wilson
Edna Shaeffer
Northwestern Iowa merchant cites cream and Oleo trade
A small town merchant in northwestern Iowa says a farmer customer sells his cream and buys Oleo. The farmer’s cows are milked by his children and the spread for bread is Oleo.
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Lowa
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Buys Farmers’ Supply CO
Audubon Township Pig Club Bank
Citizens’ Savings Bank
A. A. Lysne
State Superintendent of Banking
Robert L. Leach
District Court of
Cass County
Anita Record
the Helping Hand Club
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