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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
4
Notices include beef roasts for threshers at 22 cents per pound from City Meat Market. Robert Cryer Andrey Weigand and G A Roe buy Strittmatter farm of 240 acres NW of Anita at 150 dollars per acre. Fred and Bessie Parkinson visited from Massena and mooched a meal at the Westons.
Sister Nannie Boatright visits Anita guests of Mrs Forshay and friends. Phil Mevoy plans moves after buying a 320 acre ranch near Keithsburg. Anita's Main street oiling proves viable and will expand, with street committee members R C Pratt and N W Way credited for citizen-led upkeep.
Misses Helen Myers and Margaret Kirkham stayed with their aunty Mrs W R Koob at Brayton. Charlie Sherman heads Sherman McConnell Drug Co with five Omaha stores, known by older Anita residents. Elma Worthing James of San Antonio Texas visits. Middleton and wife of Assumption Illinois spent days in the city with J Fr McMullen family during their California return trip.
Weekend events in Anita saw a light turnout as rain on Saturday and Monday night affected plans. Residents like C A Long and Mrs Adair visited Wall Lake. Dr C E Harry held onto the John Martin farm in Lincoln township despite a bid increase. Local teaching posts, dances, and social visits are noted along with a newborn at Mercy Hospital Des Moines.
Former Anita residents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Myers and daughter Helen, from Los Angeles, spent a week visiting old neighbors. They head to Ohio for the D. O. K. K. conclave, with a possible New Jersey stop before returning to California.
The Rev M Stahl former Anita M I Church pastor now in Lake Worth Florida visited Des Moines and Rock Island and Menlo friends. He filled a short pastoral vacancy in Des Moines during vacation and plans to stay in Florida, praising its climate while recalling his Iowa roots.
Angell's Comedians, a company of star musicians and players, are in Anita for six nights to large crowds. The all star ensemble includes ladies and gentlemen of refined talent with a clean bill of fare and good value. Wednesday features Where the River Shannon Flows, Thursday The Convict's Daughter, Friday Eively Woman's Husband, Saturday Why Lynda Ran Away, plus a bargain matinee at 2 30 with The Turn of the Road.
Ed L Newton of Cass county Iowa, born 1867 in Illinois, served in the thirty seventh general assembly. He farmed near Anita Eastview Stock Farm, taught school, and was postmaster at Anita under Taft. Known for fair views, loyalty to farmers, and strong local support, the Iowa Homestead urges continued service by his constituents.
The Red Cross asks volunteers to make comfort pillows from clean stocking tops and fabric scraps. Pillows range from 6 to 12 inches, with base sizes up to a yard square, stuffed soft for wounded. Gratitude expressed for Mrs. Cotton neighborhood branch donations and helpers.
The Church of Christ led by Minister James Teeters praises strong giving to world missions after last Sunday’s service. Church improvements proceed toward a more accessible home with community Welcome. volunteers are urged to contact Rev Testers or N W Way for help. Regular Sunday services and Union worship are announced.
The Iowa City Douglas family, led by J. H. Douglas, has five sons serving in military roles. Frederick and Louis W. are with Company A at Camp Dodge, Roy B. is with the ammunition corps at Des Moines Fair Grounds, and two brothers plan to enlist soon. The father, aged sixty three, would join if allowed. They are nephews of Thos H. Rogers and share Civil War veteran Uncle Tommy in a lineage of patriotism.
City council met at Town Hall at 8:00 p m with mayor and five councilmen present. Treasurer’s report shows funds balances and bills read. motion passed to approve bills and an oiling plan for city squares with warrants through October 15 1917. Various local notes follow including residents visiting, land sale, and travel reports.
Ice Cream Social on church lawn Friday evening led by the Ladies' Aid invites all. Sunday Bible School studies Josiah and Deuteronomy. Pastor to speak at morning service on So Fool and His Fortune. Union service planned at the Christian church tonight.
The church announces Bro Talley’s final visit this conference year next Sunday morning with a fourth quarterly conference to follow Monday evening August 13 at the church. Reports should be ready and members urged to attend and listen. Union services move to Christian Church next Sunday evening. The gospel study and prayer meetings continue as they near completion of John.
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