Little Girl Wins Gold Medal in Citizenship Essay
Mary Alice Parsons a twelve year old seventh grade pupil of Anita Public School won first prize in an essay contest titled Duties of American Citizenship Read at Anita Unit 210 American Legion Auxiliary Eight seventh and eighth graders competed Judges were Mrs Kathryn De Camp Leo Rongers and Miss R14 Collar The prize a gold medal with an Open Book of Constitutions center and a gold star emblem The certificate signed by Mrs Genevieve DeMent and Mrs Gertrude Bartley Parsons has lived in Anita seven years with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs T T Logan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alice Parsons
Anita Public School
Anita Unit No. 210
American Legion Auxiliary
Anita School
Kathryn DeCamp
Leo Rongers
The
Legion Auxiliary
Genevieve DeMent
Gertrude Bartley
Anita Legion Auxiliary
Anita
T. T. Logan
Property for Sale Three Acres with House and Barn
Three acres of ground with a two story house totaling eight rooms, four upstairs and four downstairs, modern except furnace, plus a good barn and chicken house. Described as desirable and conveniently located. Sale by cash or terms. Inquiries to SHERM F. MYERS, Anita.
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Sherm F. Myers
Anita
Autos Collide on No 32 Near Anita
A head end collision occurred about 11 00 Saturday night on Federal Highway No 32 two miles west of Anita near the Voorhees Estate. A J Kopp and his wife were in one car while Claire Gipple drove the other. Both drivers were blinded by opposing lights and crossed into the other lane causing the crash. Gipple sustained serious head face and body injuries and was taken to Dr Hi E Campbell hospital in Anita. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage.
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Voorhees Estate
Anita
A. J. Kopp
Claire Gipple
Gipple
Entertain Fortnightly Dinner Bridge Club Hosts
The Fortnightly Dinner Bridge Club met Monday evening at Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Broderson's home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harold McDermott. High score honors went to Mrs. Mick Forshal and Dr. Mikkel sen.
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Bridge Club
B. F. Broderson
Harold McDermott
Mick Forshal
Mikkelsen
Paving Effort Planned for Evergreen Cemetery Entrances
A society plans spring or early summer fundraising to pave the east and west entrances of Evergreen Cemetery. If both cannot be paved this year, effort will focus on the west entrance. The group notes a recent $2000 cost for paving along federal highway No 52 has strained funds, and further support is urged when opportunities arise.
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Evergreen Cemetery
Senator Frank Bissell’s Notable Record in Iowa Legislature
Senator Frank Bissell of Dexter, representing Audubon Dallas and Guthrie counties, sent payment to renew his subscription to the old home paper. Former Anita-area resident, he built a career in farming real estate and mercantile work before serving his first term. his legislative record pleased his constituents.
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Frank Bissell
Dexter
Iowa
Audubon
Dallas
Guthrie
Anita
Bissell
Anita Massena road project advances toward completion
The work on the Anita Massena road two miles south of Anita continues as weather allows. The superintendent expects to finish the contract within two weeks barring unforeseen delays, improving the main north south highway and aiding travel for many residents from surrounding areas.
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Anita-Massena
Anita
Spelling Contest Slated at Bercher Theatre Des Moines
Des Moines Register-Tribune announces the state oral spelling contest to be held Friday April 9 at 7 30 PM at Bercher Theatre with broad county representation led by Margaret Biggs from Anita Cass counties. Mrs Stevie Nelson renewed her subscription.
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Des Moines Register-Tribune
Bercher
Anita
Cass County
Margaret Biggs
Margaret
It Was the Wind by Bessie Myers Lowell
A poem recalls eerie nighttime sounds on a porch as a rocking chair moves and a pan rolls and a tree limb falls. The speaker fears unseen causes until a calm explanation arrives: it was only the wind. The piece blends suspense with a humorous twist on mistaken fright.
Ed Bell and Wife Spend Tuesday at Orient
Ed Bell and his wife were in Orient on Tuesday for a short visit and to attend local events there.
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Bell
Orient
Greetings to Old Friends from Mirror Letter
A friendly 1929 note from G Leicester Bailey in Mirror Alberta to Sherm wishes well to friends and mentions a snow spell. He encloses a post office order for 2.75 to extend his subscription to The Record for another year.
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Sherm
G. Leicester Bailey
Subscription Arrears Prompt May 1 1929 Overhaul
The Record warns subscribers in Cass county and beyond to settle arrears before May 1 1929 as the subscription book will undergo a complete overhaul and delinquent readers will be dropped from the list. The note cites rising costs and no profit in the subscription side.
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Cass County
Lumber Salvage And Plans For New Home After Fire
Much of the salvage from the Fish residence is being disposed of by A R Robinson who bought the property from Dr W E Fish before his move to California. Robinson is undecided on when to start building a modern dwelling based on fresh plans from an architect.
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W. E. Fish
A. R. Robinson
Fish
California
Robinson
William H. Schultz Struck by Auto Crossing Street
William H. Schultz was knocked down and severely bruised after being struck by an automobile while crossing the street at the first intersection north of Main on Friday night. He sustained multiple bruises but no broken bones and is recovering from the incident.
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Main Street
Wm. H. Shultz
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Plans Poppy Sale and Hospital Gift
Anita Unit No. 210 and Kimballton Unit adopt a non compensable ex service man at Sunny Crest hospital Dubuque Iowa and gift a bath robe. The group previews a school year magazine subscription for High School use and outlines upcoming Poppy Sale and a later benefit event. The meeting featured Mrs Abe Biggs and refreshments with future hostesses named.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Anita Unit
W. S. Reed
Rose Hill Avenue
Anita
Kimballton
Sunny Crest Hospital
Dubuque
Iowa
Abe Biggs
A. B. Sone
Original Sunshine Club Hosts a Dinner and Elections
The Original Sunshine Club, hosted by Mrs Myra Turner FyI day, dined at Merle Turner’s home for eleven members. After business meetings, officers were elected: Maude Moore president, Myra Turner vice president, Catherine Heckman secretary. Next meet is Thursday April 25 at Mrs J H Trimmer’s home west of Anita.
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Sunshine Club
Myra Turner Fyiday
Merle Turner
Lee Bilis
E. E. Soper
Mabel Gissibs
Roy Scholl
Ida Pollock
J. W. Bork
Maude Moore
Myra Turner
Catherine Heckman
J. H. Trimmer
Anita
Hobnobbing with Big Guns
Chas. Scholl returned from Des Moines after days of business and visiting friends including Jesse N. Jones now custodian of the State Capitol. He toured the legislature in session and met Governor Hammill and state officials, finding them plain, everyday folks. He also visited our Senator Charles D. Booth and Senator Frank Bissell of Dexter.
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Chas. Scholl
Des Mores
Jesse N. Jones
Charlie
John Hammill
Charles D. Booth
Frank Bissell
Dexter
Anita
Anita Congregational Church Notes Apr 14 Sunday School
The Anita Congregational Church notes that Sunday School on April 14 drew 102 attendees, below the target 150. Next Sunday services include Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. with the topic Team Work. Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m. and preaching at 8:00 p.m. on Is Life Worth Living. Thursday quilting at Mrs. L. B. Trumbull’s home with a covered-dish dinner at noon.
Swanson Family Sends Anita Record Payment
Congressman Chas. E. Swanson of Council Bluffs and family depart for Washington D C for a special session. He sends a check for the Anita Record for one year to his Room 173 House Office Building address in Washington.
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Chas. E. Swanson
Council Bluffs
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Entertain Bridge Club
Frank
Stevie Nelson
Monarch Paints
Fullerton Lumber Co
Anita, Iowa
Bessie Myers Lowell
Central
Larson
Atlantic
Mirror
Alberta
Can
Bessie Myers
Lowell
Bongers Bros
Legion Auxiliary Activities
Anita Congregational Church
Maurice H. Rose
Washington
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