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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1923
Page
7
Local Items From Lincoln Township and Nearby
Mrs. W. H. Egan of Lincoln Township recovers from a flu attack. John F. Just called Saturday and left his subscription measure for the Record. Frank Naylor arrived from Atlantic on Saturday and spent Sunday with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Egan
Lincoln Township
John F. Just
the Record
Frank Naylor
Atlantic
Local Station Agent Retires After Thirty Years
E. L. Phillips has served as station agent for the Burlington at Griswold for twenty nine years. The piece notes forthcoming moments when Doc Williams and Zate Biggs will share details about the size of their onions radishes and tomatoes with friends outside their circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Phillips
Burlington Road
Griswold
Wiliams
Zate Biggs
District Engineer Lew M. Martin Visits Anita
Atlantic district engineer Lew M. Martin was in the city Thursday. John W. Bund advertising and subscription solicitor for the Atlantic News Telegraph was in Anita Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew M. Martin
Atlantic
City
John W. Bund
The
Atlantic News-Telegraph
Anita
Miss Mae Metheny Visits Brothers in Stuart and Menlo
Miss Mae Metheny returned Monday evening from Stuart and Menlo where she visited her brothers Dr. Jesse Metheny and John Metheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Metheny
Stuart and Menlo
Jesse and
John Metheny
Miss Mildred Dasher Returns to School Duties
Miss Mildred Dasher resumes duties at Elwood Iowa school after returning home due to the serious illness of her baby sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Dasher
Elwood
Iowa
Mrs. Robinson Returns to Downtown After Illness
Mrs. Chas. D. Robinson came downtown Thursday marking her first outing since February 2, when illness confined her to home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. D. Robinson
Atlantic Notices and Local Appointments
Mrs Chas Sister spent Saturday with friends in Atlantic. B B Reilly received a shipment of men s work shoes Monday. Mr and Mrs H C Dasher s baby is recovering from a serious illness. Chas W McDermott and wife of Wiota were visitors in the city Mon. L C Campbell is putting down another well on the City lot on West Main street. Dr L R Johnson was operated on Tuesday by Dr H E Campbell for removal of tonsils. When in Atlantic stop at the New Alumet on corner north of Whitney s Bank. Everything in the line of good eats. Miss Martin of the Second grade Anita schools went to her home at Farragut Iowa to spend Sunday. Henry Lees was awarded the contract for digging the 900 feet of ditch for the laying of additional water mains. Mrs L J Hofmeister and the two babies were the three days guests of Clarence R Palmer and family in Atlantic last week. John Palmer and wife of Atlantic spent a few days in Anita and vicinity this week visiting among former neighbors and old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
New ‘Alumet
Whitney’s Bank
Martin
Anita
Farragut
Iowa
John Palmer
Attorney Ss B Gwinn Dies After Brief Illness
Ss B Gwinn longtime Adair attorney died February 16 at Deaconess Hospital Minneapolis after a brief illness aged fifty nine years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. B. Gwinn
Adair
Deaconess’ Hospital
Minneapolis
Doctor Adjusts Ruth Koob Arm After Break
Dr W R Koob of Brayton and Dr H E Campbell were called to Anita on Monday to attend and set the broken arm of Ruth Koob, a young patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Koob
Brayton
Anita Monday
H. E. Campbell
Miss Ruth Koob
Anita Horse Shoe Pitchers Embrace Spring Thaw
Members of the Anita Horse Shoe Pitchers Association clear grounds and begin play as evidence that spring has arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Horse Shoe Pitchers’ Association
Condition of Wiota Savings Bank Shows Growth
The Statement of the condition of the Wiota Savings Bank, led by Ed. M. Blakesley formerly of Citizens' Bank as President, reports a healthy and satisfactory increase in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiota
Ed. M. Blakesley
Citizens’ Bank
DeMent Bros. Receive Car Load of Ford Cars
E L Newton visits Atlantic on Friday for business. Miss Louie Carey guests Atlantic friends Saturday. Lost Ford tire chain. Finder to Record office. First real tourists of the season stay at Park camp Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMent Bros
Ford
Ford Tire
Local Notes From Anita Area Citizens
Wm. Cavenaugh and C. E. Scott of Casey work on the Anita paying job. Harry Stucker made a quick business trip to Kansas City Saturday night and returned Monday. Miss Anna Whited spent Tuesday in Atlantic handling business and visiting friends. Dr. Phil T. Williams with wife and daughter Patty spent Sunday in Atlantic. Mrs. H. G. Dacken of Atlantic is spending the week in Anita with sisters Mrs. Dr. G. M. Adair and Mrs. B. D. Forshay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Cavenaugh
C. E. Scott
Casey
Anita
Harry Stucker
Kansas City
Anna Whited
Atlantic
Phil T. Williams
Patty
H. G. Dacken
G. M. Adair
B. D. Forshay
Van Slyke Family Returns Home From Visit
Lee H. Van Slyke his wife and daughter have returned to Salt Lake City after visiting Mother O. W. Van Slyke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee H. van Slyke
O. W. van Slyke
Salt Lake City
Davenport Cousins Dorothy and Lucille Jones Visit
Miss Dorothy Jones of Davenport has been the guest of her cousin Miss Lucille Jones of the Anita public schools. The pair spent Sunday with friends in Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Jones
Davenport
Lucille Jones
The
Anita Public Schools
Atlantic
Atlantic visitors share a day with Worth family
Mrs. Bessie M. Ward and her son Sherman and Mrs. Sherm. F. Myers visited Atlantic on Saturday. They were guests for the day of Mrs. M. E. Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie M. Ward
Sherman
Sherm. F. Myers
Atlantic
Myers
Master Sherman
M. E. Worth
Land sale near Fontanelle shifts with Sullivan purchase
John B. Timmons owner of a Canby general merchandise store sold his one fifth interest in a twenty acre tract adjoining Fontanelle to O J Sullivan at two hundred dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Timmons
Canby
Anita
Fontanelle
O. J. Sullivan
Miss Virginia Heatright Sets Omaha to Wheatley Move
Miss Virginia Heatright sister of Mrs E E McIntyre left Thursday for Omaha where she was met by her mother. They then journeyed to Wheatley Arkansas where Homer is station agent for the M N A railway and Wheatley will be their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Heatright
E. E. MclIntyre
Omaha
Wheatley
Arkansas
Homer
M. & N. A. Railway Company
Two-Sixty Club Members Build Careers in Anita
The Anita social note highlights the "Two-Sixty" club of eight young women with listed occupations such as Kathryn Galiher assistant cashier at Citizens' State Bank and Mildred Lamborn stenographer at Anita Bank. The group meets weekly for sociability, luncheon, and games, promoting mutual benefit as "captains of industry."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Kathryn Galiher
Mildred Lamborn
Emma Wade
Lydia Kuehn
Gladys Pray
June Karns
Ida Dorale
Irene Johnson
Citizens’ State Bank
Anita Bank
Anita Drug Company
Walnut Grove Company
A. D. Bullock & Son
Rural Telephone Company
E. S. Holton
Anita attends Atlantic Woman's Home Missionary Society convention
Anita was represented at the Woman's Home Missionary Society convention in Atlantic last week by Mesdames Chris Vohs F A Black Evica Hyde George Denne E W Holmes M F Millhollin Miss Bernice Deeming and Birdie Kirkham. On Tuesday evening Chris Vohs Rev Alva Jacobs and Harry Cieatrick provided auto transport for ten Queen Esther Circle members to the rally and banquet at the Atlantic M E church. The program was reported as fine and interesting with attendees feeling repaid for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Atlantic
Home Missionary Society Meets At Mrs J W Ruggles Home
The Home Missionary Society of the M EF church met in regular session at the home of Mrs. J W and Miss May Ruggles. They discussed society business and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon. The group holds a quarterly Birthday Dinner inviting members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Missionary Society
Home Missionary Society of the
M. EF. Church
J. W
P. E. O. Met Tuesday
The regular meeting of Chapter FE. 7 P. E. O. met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dr. G. M. Adair. Members listed include Mesdames Hansen, Faulkner, Lewis, Helton, Nichols, Long, Fershay, Miller, Marshall, Campbell, Rongers, and Kelloway along with doctors Adair and Camp bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Adair
Mesdames
M. C. Hansen
Harry C. Faulkner
Jas. B. Lewis
E. 8. Helton
T. B. Nichols
C. A. Long
B. D. Fershay
Marriage of Miss June Robinson and Cecil Scholl at Atlantic
On Monday April 2 1923 at the M E parsonage in Atlantic Miss June Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas D Robinson and Mr Cecil Scholl son of William Scholl of Lincoln township were married by Rev F W Simpson pastor of Atlantic M E church The bride a popular rural teacher at Lincoln Center for two years and the couple will reside on the Scholl farm in Lincoln township with many well wishers nearby. The ceremony was witnessed by their brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs A W Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Parsonage
Atlantic
June Robinson
Chas. D. Robinson
Cecil Scholl
William Scholl
Lincoln Township
F. W. Simpson
Atlantic M. E. Church
A. W. Robinson
Scholl
Cass County
Lincoln Center
Surprise birthday party for Roy Forshay by Mrs Kelloway
Mrs W E Kelloway hosted twenty eighth grade boys last Wednesday to celebrate her nephew Roy Forshay turning twelve. Roy had a new bat and two new baseballs and enjoyed refreshments at the familiar Kelloway table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Kelloway
Roy Forshay
Roy
Kelloway
W C T U Members Meet for Study and Fellowship
The W. C. T. U. met Tuesday with Mrs. C. E. Thomas. After devotional exercises and business discussion, the afternoon passed pleasantly with profit to all. The next meeting will be at Mrs. W. S. Reed's home to study the topic Law Enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Thomas
W. S. Reed
Anita Noticeful Columns Roundup Of Local Visits And Ads
Rec ord caller Emma June Scholl and Anna Wedemeyer spent weekends in town. Bert McPheran moved to a farm northeast of Anita. Mrs Alpha Nelson enjoys a school vacation. Ed L Newton handled Atlantic business Saturday. Eva Kiehl works as bookkeeper for Anita Produce. Doc Williams built a cobble wall around his garden. Worthing and Conley with families visited Atlantic from Clarinda. For rent four rooms in Anita, inquire at Rec ord office or C W Benson. Miss Dorothy Weise hosted in Atlantic. Supt W N Anderson visited from Anita. Floyd DeMent and Chinn families were Record callers. Your account at the Citizens State Bank is appreciated. Mrs John Hall and Mrs Harold Lees visited Anita from Valley Junction. Webb Todhunter, Atlantic, now with Herring Motor Co in that city.
Deeming Family Plans Move to Berea for Woodwork Shop
F. J. Deeming and his family will relocate to Berea where Freeman intends to open a wood-work and carpenter shop, signaling a new business venture and residence for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Deeming
Berea
Freeman
Atlantic social day with three visitors
Misses Wenonah Forshay Dorothy Dinsmore and Virginia Deeming spent Saturday with friends in Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenonah Forshay
Dorothy Dinsmore
Virginia Deeming
Atlantic
Burke and Wilson Ship Carloads of Cattle to Chicago
Ernie Burke and Robi A Wilson sent a car load of fine cattle to Chicago on Saturday night and another car on Sunday night, advancing their cattle trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Burke
Robi. A. Wilson
Chicago
Entertainers Plunge Into Record Office Thursday
Art Dean Bill Kelley and Frank Barber were all callers at the Record office Thursday at the same time. The scene suggests the challenge of entertaining such a crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Dean
Bill Kelley
Frank Barber
Record Office
Letter to readers about timely Record delivery
A spring editorial note invites readers who recently moved to send the editor postal cards to update contact details and ensure delivery of the Record. It urges prompt action to avoid missed copies.
Menlo Water Works Bond Proposal Defeated
The plan to create a water works system and issue $35,000 in bonds was rejected last week in Menlo by 141 against and 53 for. The editorial quips that after several fires the town may rethink water works as a good investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menlo
Timothy and 15 2. Practice in all Courts Opinion on Land
The memorandum discusses practice in all courts with emphasis on land titles and the settlement of estates. It highlights key principles for title examination and the orderly distribution of assets under probate rules.
Mrs Forshay Hosts Bridge Club Meeting Afternoon
Mrs D R Forshay entertained the Bridge Club Tuesday and Wednesday at her home with the usual program and refreshments. Mrs B D Forshay substituted for Mrs Howard Marshall during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
D. R. Forshay
B. D. Forshay
Howard Marshall
Fifth Birthday Celebrated for Dorothy Bangham at Home
The fifth birthday of Dorothy Bangham was celebrated at her parents home Mr and Mrs Wm Bangham on Saturday afternoon at three o'clock. Guests included Doris Dean Dora Jean Campbell Ruth Keob Betty Burns Dorothy Forshay Jane Gotsede and Patty Williams. The party ended with a luncheon served by Mrs Bangham with assistance from Helen Bangham and Margaret Kirkham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Faulkner
Anita
H. C. Faulkner
Joan
Goldie Jewett
Buster Jewett
Raymond Burke
Gail Burke
Zelpha Campbell
Thelma Sandbeck
Louise Ragan
Jack Long
John C. Voorhees
Jayne Gotsche
Dorothy Forshay
Patty Williams
Betsy Rose Crawford
Billy Crawford
Loraine Hubbell
June Booth
Dora Jean Campbell
Mary Jayne Bear
Junior Marshall
Ruth Kooth
Dorothy Bangham
Wm. Bangham
Doris Dean
Ruth Keob
Betty Burns
Jane Gotsede
Bangham
Helen Bangham
Margaret Kirkham
Mrs. Ethel Soper Miller Hosted Lincoln Shower
Mrs. Ethel Soper Miller was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower at the Soper home in Lincoln township Friday evening. About thirty intimate friends attended and described the event as very enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Soper Miller
Soper
Lincoln Township
Anita Queen Esther Circle Wins Silk Flag at Atlantic District Beet
Due to their efficiency in the past year the Anita Queen Esther Circle brought home a beautiful silk flag from the district beet held in Atlantic last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Queen Esther Circle
Atlantic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leon G. Voorhees
H. T. Vernon
A.R. Robinson
Chas
B. B. Reilly
Mrs. H. C. Dasher
Chas. W. McDermott and Wife
L. C. Campbell
West Main Street
L. R. Johnson
Henry Lees
L. J. Hofmeister
Clarence R. Palmer
E. L. Newton
Miss Louie Carey
Atlantic Friends
Joyce Chinn
Wintha Deeming
Chinn
Wintha
J. M. Deeming
Fred C. Chinn
Dorothy Chinn
Bernice Deeming
Marie Rickel
Hallie Mae Koob
Margaret Black
Margaret Biggs
Isabelle Biggs
Helen Smith
Neva Saxton
Beth Harry
Junior Wilson
Franklin Cate
Jane Scholl
Marjorie Bell Bean
Roger Chinn
Gwenevier Redburn
Jane
Helen Dement
Ruby Biggs
Floyd DeMent
S D. Forshay
Forshay
Woman's Home Missionary Society Convention
W. Cc. T. U. Meeting
Emma June Scholl
Bert McPheran
Alpha Nelson
L. Newton
Eva Kiehl
Anita Produce Company
Doc” Williams
F. O. Worthing
O. O. Conley
Clarinda
C. W. Benson
Anna Wedemeyer
C. L. Wilson
J. D. Peterson
Dorothy Weise
Wiley
Supt
W. N. Anderson
John Hall
Harold Lees
Valley Junction
Frank Lees
Webb” Todhunter
Anita Man
Herring Motor Company
That City
Burkhart Bros
Jersey
Farmer Supply CO
Timothy
Clover
Eugene Allapson
Goog
Goog's
Hoo Ss. Trol
Mrs
Kozyy
Emma
Gavan
2Ep
Eikes Sag Lars
G. F. Manufacturing Co
Extra, Iowa
Queen Esther Circle
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