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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1927
Page
4
The paper argues against the immediate paving plan being a missed opportunity, contending bonds could fund permanent road improvements at no extra tax. It cites other counties where bonds, auto license, and gasoline tax have covered costs, leaving surplus for secondary roads.
A breezy critique notes the Lowden for President movement lags in interest while hinting at an internal family dispute. The piece mocks isolationist sentiment and comments on crime clemency debates and dubious signage along Main Street.
The piece argues for a new law requiring drivers to stop and look before crossing railways with severe penalties to deter violations. It laments complacent road users, criticizes disarming policy, and asserts caution in public affairs while noting Iowa leads in farm auto ownership and warning against reckless drivers.
Lower Smith Newcomb died early Thursday in Clinton Iowa from injuries after striking the pool bottom during a diving exhibition at the Bankers Picnic. He was to be best man at his brother Harold Newcomb’s wedding to Miss Louise Jerrell of Oskaloosa. He was an Iowa City graduate and son of H B Newcomb.
George and Nannie Boatright of Stuart long time An ita residents and former Rock Island agent George visited Monday to greet old friends and see John R. Stuhr and family. Though nearing retirement age, he remains energetic, showing the Rock Island should keep capable men.
A large group of ladies and former neighbors gathered Friday at the home of Mrs. H. E. Campbell to entertain Mrs. Lulu MacMichaels of Des Moines. The afternoon featured card games followed by luncheon.
Bath Towels offered at special price. Miss Ruby Peterson underwent a tonsil removal operation Wednesday morning at Dr H E Campbell hospital. Lyman E Pray, wife and son Gar net, returned from a auto trip through South and North Dakota and parts of Minnesota. They report prospects for bumper crops, especially in North Dakota, where good crops occur about once in four years.
City administration vows heavy penalties to curb red light and speeding abuses. Police court awaits offenders who ignore STOP signs and drive with dim or no lights, threatening lives and city treasury. Officers urge motorists to slow down and ensure lights work.
During a recent visit Hamilton Campbell of this city attended a community church home coming in Carroll County. The event drew many former residents from distant parts of the country for a joyful reunion and good time.
J. W. Zike of Lewis spent a few hours in Anita on Wednesday renewing old time friendships and visiting his son Bill Zike and family.
Mrs. C. H. McDermott and £on Douglass of West Liberty Iowa are spending the week in Anita at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J D Young. Mise Charlotte Cornell who has spent the summer in Anita with her grandparents goes to Des Moines to remain over Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs R J Cornell.
Mr and Mrs J D Young will travel to What Cheer Iowa this week for a Percy family reunion planned for Sunday August 7. Attending will be Mr and Mrs Frank M Buckles once of Anita who helped run a hardware store and the Whitney Hotel in 1877. Buckles at ninety four enjoys good health and recalls old Anita friends. Mrs J D Young of this city is Buckles niece.
The Main street area in front of the Carey Tourists Home is paved with concrete slabs to help transients park without mud. Miss Elsie Dondhoe of Los Angeles visited longtime friend Mrs Ruth Kopp, a former Lewis schoolmate. W B Jeffries of Shaffer Christensen garage lacerated a finger repairing a car and received hospital care. George and Al Buthook plan to fish at Lake Okoboji and nearby spots before returning home.
L. R. Galiher of Atlantic, on a business trip to Anita, talked with local merchants about a wholesale house while visiting old friends. He was joined by Frank K. Robinson, a former Anita hardware man and Avoca catcher in earlier decades, noted for helping local teams.
On Sunday morning August 7 the Atlantic Chautauqua opens with a free community service in the big tent. A musical program directed by Wilbur Dallinger of Atlantic features a chorus of men from across the county. After the music Rev. Williams of the Christian church will deliver an address. Everyone is invited to attend.
An eight-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cox was struck by a auto on Main Street while crossing between parked cars. She was knocked down but escaped serious injury after a bruised head was found in examination at Dr H E Campbell Hospital.
William H. Wagner and wife Dr. W. E. Fish and wife returned from a brief vacation in the Black Hills. The travelers report meeting President Coolidge, doing some fishing, and enjoying good roads and unusually favorable weather on the round trip.
Dr. H. E. Campbell was summoned to Archie Van Aerman's home last Friday to treat Arnold Van Aerman after he suffered severe injuries from a horse kick. Arnold worked for Ed. Carlton where the accident occurred.
Miss Anna Johnson of Anita and Mr and Mrs M M Lowe with Cecil Lowe of Wiota and Miss Eva Brown of Lewis spent Sunday at Storm Lake Iowa for a pleasant family reunion joined by other relatives.
A large gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Hadley near Corning held a Sunday picnic dinner with relatives and friends from the Reed and Hadley circles. After a river outing on the Nodaway they landed about fifty pounds of fish and returned for a fish feast cooked by the women. Notable attendees included D. E. Hadley E. C. Ellsworth James Cooper Zeta Limbaugh D. C. Reed T. E. Root Sherm F. Myers Bessie Myers Lowell and others from Anita Mitchell South Dakota and Corning communities.
Fred Stauffer who has been ill in Anita for nearly two years has gone to Durango, Colorado to attend to business interests. If his health continues to improve he will likely stay there through the winter months.
The oats yield, by those who have threshed, appears entirely satisfactory in both quantity and quality.
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