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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1914
Page
1
Banks in Anita will close at 4:00 P M instead of 5:00 P M starting May 1 1914. The notice lists Citizens Savings Bank and The Anita Bank as affected institutions.
Osceola city council votes against granting licenses to three pool and billiard halls, license terms set to expire June 30. The move reflects a growing view that pool parlors are undesirable amusements.
Local smiths emphasize practical craft in candid notice. They state clear willingness to fix plows, shoe horses, and deliver solid workmanship for customers.
The annual Reunion of Cass Montgomery Counties Veterans Association and the Anita Chautauqua are set as principal attractions for Anita this summer. Both events should be remembered by the town for special mention and general boosting from now until their dates.
Capt C W Huff of Massena visits the city and Record office with his brother Levi Huff. He is in improved health and plans a trip to eastern Iowa to stay with a sister in Louisa county and reconnect with old friends.
Henry Holaday of near Cumberland announced his candidacy for Cass County treasurer on the Republican ticket. The Cumberland Enterprise praises him as well informed on county affairs and urges Republican voters to nominate and elect him in the June primaries.
Rev. Chas C. Smith resigns as pastor of the First M E Church Anita moving to Wichita Falls Texas to lead the M E Church there with a salary of 1100 dollars annually. His wife and household goods will accompany him next week. The likely successor may be Rev L L Branner from the Oklahoma Conference.
Ernest Gordinier son of F L Gordinier and his wife of Cumberland died Tuesday in Los Angeles after a typhoid illness. He was well known in Anita. The body will arrive at Wieta Saturday evening and funeral services will be held at Cumberland on Sunday at 2.00 oclock. He was a cousin of Ed L Richardson.
A.J. Joy and wife narrowly avoided serious injury when their auto struck a two inch rope stretched across Main street from the REcoRD office to the Odd Fellows building. Art spotted the danger as the car and rope collided head on. The incident left a shattered windshield and a frightened couple with minimal damages.
Last Thursday the Anita Literary Society held its third Open Day at the High School assembly room. The program featured the Orchestra, E W Holmes of the Commercial Club, cornet solos by Rasmussen, readings by Mrs Carey, a prophesy on civic improvements, Anna May Boatright’s solo, a health talk by Dr H E Campbell, a piano solo by Royce Forshay, Piercy on the School as Foundation for Citizenship, and Rev C C Smith on City Conditions vs Morality, concluding with the Glee Club and a note on the passing of President Mrs Ed G Allanson.
The first baseball game of the season was played Saturday on the local grounds between Anita and Atlantic high schools. Atlantic won decisively 20 to 0, shutting Anita out. The writer notes the score is notable but hopes for improvement as the season continues.
A Pantry Sale run by the Literary Library and Chautauqua committees of the Ladies' Improvement League raised 25.60 on Saturday. The proceeds were allocated to liquidate indebtedness of the Literary Club.
S F Cooper and his wife plan to leave Anita this week for Cheyenne Wyoming to take up residence on the claim they entered about a year ago. After a few months required to prove up they will return to God’s country to enjoy life in their cozy city home.
Harold H. Blanchard, home from the state university at Iowa City for vacation, is praised for self support and steady progress. He has paid his own expenses for three years while keeping up with his studies, and returns to campus now.
Earl Caddock of Chicago defeated Hamlin’s Rubel in a Worthing opera house bout last Wednesday. The card drew a large crowd with both preliminaries and main show praised, Caddock's win a surprise to backers and Rubel’s supporters. Robert Cryer hosted a smooth event noting Caddock’s rising potential.
Chas Zike former Anita boy and grandson of S F Cooper completed the full course at Kansas City Veterinary College and is now a practicing veterinarian in Sidney Nebraska. He moved his family to Sidney last week to start the practice.
The Board of Education re elected Luetta Knights Della Grobee Nelle Hansen Lela Blanchard and J A Linehan for the coming year. Naomi Robinson of Walnut was elected as a new teacher. Emma McIntyre Grace Blood and Lena Rogge did not seek re election. A further meeting Monday may decide on a superintendent and five remaining teaching positions.
The Faithful Old Soldier Rev O Fling a retired M E minister of Dexter aged 54 walked to Stuart Sunday to attend church. The Record recalls circuit days at Wiota where preaching could run three to four hours and young listeners learned gospel in the old Wiota schoolhouse. The article also honors Rev John Hestwood a revered patriarch of Methodism in the Des Moines Conference remembered for loyal faithful service.
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