Well Known Lady Stricken At Table Dies At Atlantic Table
Mrs. Charlotte E. Scott widow of Capt. John W. Scott died suddenly at her Atlantic home while seated at the supper table on Wednesday July 25. Born November 20 1846 in Indiana she lived in Cass county Iowa Minnesota and Colorado before settling in Atlantic in 1871. She leaves six children twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Atlantic M E church conducted by Rev. F W Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte E. Scott
John W. Scott
Atlantic
Ione C. Scott
P. D. Scott
Chas. Scott
Ed Scott
Santa Ana
Calif
Bonnie de Mar
Lela R. Sherk
Greeley
Colo
al Reagan
Bloomfield
Iowa
Atlantic M. E. Church
F. W. Simpson
Atlantic News-Telegraph
Death of Myron Parmely at Atlantic Farm Plant
Myron B. Parmely born February 27, 1874 in Benton township Cass county Iowa and died June 26 1923 at Atlantic after a boiler burst he was employed by the Atlantic Light and Water Company for fifteen years leaving a wife Annette Semelroth and seven children Lillian Rogge Hazel Huggins Helen Cartright Lester Clifford Pearl and Gale Parmely Also survived by his father Richard F Parmely two sisters Rosa Harris and Pearl Yard and many relatives and friends His brother Perry F Parmely died earlier in 1908 from a work accident in the same plant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron B. Parmely
Richard F. Parmely
Benton Township
Cass County
Iowa
Anita
Annette Semelroth
Wm. B. Semelroth
Atlantic
Lillian Rogge
Hazel Huggins
Helen Cartright
Lester
Clifford Parmely
Omaha
Pearl
Gale Parmely
Myron Parmely
Audubon County
Atlantic Cemetery
Richard F., Parmely
Myron
Rosa Harris
Pearl A. Yard
Des Moines
Wimmen Fails to Find Communion Drops at Crystal Lake
A Sunday fishing party at Crystal Lake yielded no communion drops despite vigorous searching by the women. The boys report the fish nibbled at bait more readily, and bull heads tasted better.
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Crystal Lake
Threshed grain yields surpass total failure in vicinity
Weather holds favorable for another week of threshing as farmers report yields improving over expectations though not reaching peak projections. Despite cautious optimism, growers acknowledge the season remains below hoped for levels.
Daring Girl at Iowa State Fair Show She Leaps from Tower
The Dip of Death stunt features a girl riding Klatawah the horse as she leaps from a 40 foot tower at the Iowa State Fair August 22 to 31. The trained horse is claimed to be the only one in the United States able to perform this feat.
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Des Moines
Klatawah
United States
Largest baby beef show slated for Iowa State Fair
More than 500 calves from Iowa boy and girl farmers will be shown in a new $40 000 baby Beef pavilion. About 1 700 calves were on feed state wide with 500 chosen champions. The event includes 100 lambs 300 pigs and 1 000 poultry entries plus 1 500 junior participants. A total of 10 818 dollars in prizes awaits Iowa youth with dormitories and dining facilities on the fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lews
Lowa
Iowa
Des Moines Auto Show Tied to State Fair
The only Iowa mid season Automobile Show of the year runs Aug 22 to 31, produced by Des Moines dealers in collaboration with national motor car manufacturers. Nearly 200 late car and truck models on display with factory demonstrations. Exhibits travel from plants nationwide. Machinery Hall will feature elaborate auto show decor. Open and closed models, light and heavy cars shown side by side for direct comparison.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Des Moines Automobile Dealers
Des Moines Dog Show at State Fair 1928
The Des Moines Capital announces a dog show during Aug 22 to 31 at the Tow State Fair in Des Moines. A prize of 10 dollars is offered for the best cur dog entered by a boy or girl, with further prizes and racing events for fast runners. Entries are through the Des Moines Capital.
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Des Moines
Towa State Fair Board
Towa Artists Display at State Fair with Prizes
Prof. A. C. Cummings of Cummings Art School announced art prizes totaling 662 dollars for the Iowa State Fair exhibit of individual artistic works by Towa artists.
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Towa
Iowa
A. C. Cummings
Cummings Art School
Eighteen Prizes in Iowa State Fair Spelling Bee
Eighteen prizes will be awarded at the Iowa State Fair spelling bee to the winners. The event takes place Wednesday August 29 with a first prize of 2 dollars and additional prizes of 1 dollar each.
Albert A Miller Struck by Severe Lumbago Attack
Albert A Miller दुis this week the victim of a vicious lumbago attack resulting in sharp back pain and limited mobility. The report notes sudden onset and seeks medical evaluation for relief and recovery.
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Albert A. Miller
Big Circus Brings European Stars to Iowa State Fair
Famous circus performers from Europe and the eastern circuits will perform at the Iowa State Fair August 22 to 31. The hippodrome program features a horse and pony circus, funny clowns, gymnasts, trapeze artists, strong men, dancers, diving acts and more. Twelve acts per day entertain afternoons and evenings with racing and fireworks.
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Des Moines
Europe
Iowa
Hippodrome
USDA Exhibit Highlights Meat Supply At Iowa State Fair
A government USDA display on meat production and livestock raising will be loaned for the Iowa State Fair August 22 to 31. Set in the fair's new cattle barn, the exhibit will be open to public inspection free of charge.
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Des Moines
United States Department of Agriculture
Farm Bureau set aside camp at Town State Fair
County agents announce a Farm Bureau section of the Town State Fair Free Camp. Reservations may be made through local agents for this designated area to accommodate members while at the fair.
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Farm Bureau
One New Wind Mill Tower Offered for Cash
A single forty foot steel tower with an eight foot Samson wind wheel is offered for sixty five dollars cash. Only one on hand. R L Robinson Hardware Co.
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R. L. Robinson Hardware Co
Ladies Society Outing to Sunnyside Park
The Ladies' Society of the Christian church visited Sunnyside Park on Thursday for a pleasant day trip and a delicious picnic dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Society of the Christian Church
Sunnyside Park
Workman Family Returns from Hastings Visit
Chas. Workman and family returned Monday from Hastings Nebraska where they visited the families of A. T. Turner Porter White and J. E. Perry all former Anita residents.
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Chas. Workman
Hastings
Nebraska
A. T. Turner
Porter White
J. E. Perry
Anita
Mrs. Bell Visits Tarkio Native in City
Mrs. Henry Bell of Tarkio Missouri, a former Cass county resident, is a guest of relatives and friends for several weeks. While in town she called on W. S. Reed and wife, among her former acquaintances.
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Henry Bell
Tarkio
Missouri
Cass County
City
Binding Twine Ad From The Farmers' Coop
Mrs. Lew M. Martin and two sons of Atlantic visited J. L. Carey’s home Friday. The Farmers' Coop urges buyers to select Plymouth Standard Binding Twine, advertised as the best nationwide, with orders to be placed at 27. E. S. Holton notes practice in courts and land titles.
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Plymouth
Farmers
Lew M. Martin
Atlantic
J. L. Carey
Fontanelle Council Refuses Cigarette License Renewals
Fontanelle town council declines to renew licenses for local cigarette vendors, citing regulatory concerns and compliance issues. The decision affects multiple retailers operating within the municipality and may lead to temporary store closures pending further actions.
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Fontanelle
Mrs Joy Spends Week in Country with Family
Mrs. F. D. Joy has spent the week in the country with her son Fred Joy and daughters Mrs. Garside and Mrs. Dressler.
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F. D. Joy
Fred Joy
Garside
Dressler
State Horseshoe Pitching Contest Sets Prizes at Des Moines
The National Horseshoe Pitching Tournament at the Iowa State Fair spurred big plans for the 1928 State Pair Horseshoe event. The State Tournament starts Monday August 27 at 2 pm and runs to Wednesday evening with 16 prizes from 150 to 71.4 dollars. Citizens of Iowa may compete.
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Des Moines
Special
State Fair
Iowa
Howard Marshall Family Take Maple Street Residence
Howard Marshall and family have taken possession of Dr. H. E Campbell's residence on Maple Street, recently remodeled for their use.
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Howard Marshall
H. E. Campbell
Maple Street
George Scovil Visits Old Friends in Anita Stop
George Scovil and a family traveling home to Des Moines from a western tour stopped in Anita on Saturday to visit old friends during their trip.
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George Scovil
Des Moines
Anita
Chris Baier Returns to Health After Ill Period
Chris Baier has been in ill health the past two weeks. He is reported improving and expected to resume normal duties soon.
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Chris Baier
Mrs Wayne Bullock Visits Harlan Relative Return
Mrs Wayne Bullock has returned from a visit at Harlan with her sister Mrs E E Grace returning to home town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wayne Bullock
Harlan
Mrs. E. E. Grace
Mrs Millhollin and Bell Families Visited Anita
Miss Laura Millhollin of Des Moines spent Sunday in Anita with her parents M. E. Millhollin and wife. R. R. Bell and wife of Atlantic were in the city several days during the illness of their daughter Mrs. Phil T. Williams.
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Laura Millhollin
Des Moines
Anita
M. E. Millhollin
R. R. Bell
Atlantic
Phil T. Williams
Patricia Williams Visits Grandparents in Atlantic
Little Miss Patricia Williams, daughter of Dr and Mrs Phil T Williams, was the guest last week of her grandparents Mr and Mrs R R Bell in Atlantic.
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Patricia Williams
Phil T. Williams
R. R. Bell
Atlantic
Automobiles in Iowa Registra tion Lead Nation Status
Iowa remains second in U S automobile registrations behind California as of July 1 with 524 038 total registrations and 8 199758 95 in receipts. Pleasure cars number 485 751, trucks 33 336, motorcycles 2 691, official cars 2 196 and 64 trailers.
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Iowa
United States
W. M. Collady
State Automobile Department
California
Townsfolk anticipate Tama Indians pow wow in Toledo
The Tama county Indians announce their annual pow wow in Toledo Iowa from August 23 to 26 featuring more attractions and entertainment than prior years. Residents recall early Anita era weekly pow wows where everything went.
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Tama County
Toledo
Iowa
Anita
Local Notables Enjoy Sunday at Crystal Lake
Mesers and Mesdames G. M. Aldrich H. A. Shannon Zate Biggs Chas Campbell and J. J. Beaver spent Sunday at Crystal Lake.
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Mesers
G. M. Aldrich
H. A. Shannon
Zate Biggs
Chas. Campbell
J. J. Beaver
Crystal Lake
Mrs Nelson and family trip to Pine Bluff
Mrs Alpha Nelson and her two sons Jimmie and Bobbie along with Mrs Bert rand Stauffer left Saturday for Pine Bluff Wyoming to spend a few weeks with the family of J E Stauffer.
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Alpha Nelson
Jimmie
Bobbie
Bertrand Stauffer
Pine Bluff
Wyoming
J. E. Stauffer
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E. S. Holton
Anita Marble & Granite Works
A. F. Choate
R. L. Robinson
Irving-Newkirk Welding
East Third Street
Atlantic, Iowa
Fullerton Lumber CO
Hamilton
America
Rexall Drug Store
Jos
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