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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
4
A 1919 Myriad of local notices cover flu recovery among Anita and McLean community members, business moves in Massena, farm sales, and travel plans. Dr Roy A Lantz returns to practice, Mrs Lulu Gotsche visits, J F McMullen sells land, and a Business Men's Club forms in Massena as towns report spring winds, shipments, and local exchanges.
A World War I era letter from Sergeant W. R. Story dated April 2, 1919 from the Atlantic Ocean notes still in service and awaiting news of peace. The Cunsey Vindicator reports a house fire in East Park addition caused by a chimney spark, damaged roof and ongoing repairs. Chas E. Thomas plans to resume duties on May 1, aided by crutches. For sale: seven head of registered Scotch cattle with three two-year-olds and four calves. The Congregational Church Missionary Society held an April Thanksgiving at Mrs Scholl’s East Main home with a program of piano and vocal items and generous offerings.
Last week guests included B C Meierotto and family visiting Mrs Meierotto’s parents Mr and Mrs David Alexander. The Meierottos, both telegraph operators, commanded duties at the McPherson station on the CB&Q line. I H Silvius of Fairif?ght Canada visited Anita and Atlantic. Lafe Koob paid for a year’s RECORD. a stray hog wandered away. Clarence Robinson and son Bruce bought N C Burkhart’s hay grain and feed business. Will Schwenneker and wife of Adair welcomed a ten pound daughter, their first grandchild, mother Mrs Susan Spurling.
Isaac V D Lewis born Fort Wayne Indiana April 25 1832 died at his son H Clay Lewis home Anita Cass County Iowa April 1 1919 aged 86 11 10. He moved to Niles Michigan as a child and to Iowa in 1850. He married Mary J White January 22 1854 and settled on an Audubon county farm where most of his life was spent. Eleven children were born. six survive Albert Lewis Ainsworth NE Edward F H Clay Lewis Anita IA William Lewis Randolph NE Mrs Ralph Hawk Brayton IA Mrs Chas M Spry Anita IA. His wife died 1903. he remarried to Mrs Maury Van Duser who survives but is ill. He joined the Methodist Church early and was a member of Highland Church for years. Funeral Thursday April 3 at Highland Church conducted by Rev Eben A Thomas with interment Bowen Cemetery. many neighbors and old friends attended.
Expressions of gratitude from H. C. Lewis and family and others for condolences and favors during the illness and death of I. V. Lewis. Notes include travels of Mrs. Wagner, a farmer’s disputed charity, and a Iowa superintendent advocating warm school lunches for children.
The church reports healthy attendance despite a time change. Morning services at 10 and 11 oclock with evening service at 8 30. The Ladies Aid meets all day Thursday with Mrs Wm Karns. Chas N Odell Pastor invites all to join.
Frank Lee became suddenly ill Saturday afternoon leaving barber Old Whee ney busy into the night tending to a large crowd needing hair cuts and shaves.
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