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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1927
Page
4
The Anita Cass County Record notes Governor Hammill did not call out militia amid a family dispute and questions poking at public figures. It ridicules travel legends, comments on appearance before a beauty committee, and laments Iowa drownings prompting waterfowl wisdom.
A New York jurist’s decision grants a Fairfield, Long Island woman a $2.5 million estate. The ruling drew amazement as she reportedly smiled rather than reacted loudly. The piece notes public reactions and hints at broader political and economic tensions across Iowa.
Mrs. F. O. Naylor, once a well known Anita resident, spent Tuesday in Anita as a guest of Sherm P. Myers and family and other longtime neighbors. She is a welcome guest among those who have known her for many years.
On August 16 1927 Vera Beaver and Robert E Butler wed at The Little Brown Church in the Vale Nashua Iowa The ceremony was by the local pastor The couple returned to a welcoming celebration with a hog crate surprise parade They will reside on the J M Butler farm in Adair County after September 1st leased for years
Aimee Semple McPherson mounts a major campaign amid strong opposition as critics and skeptics challenge her influence. She remains steps ahead of those who would undermine her ministry and public profile.
A fourteen month old gorilla nicknamed Baby Bimbo has arrived from Africa and, with full nursing, could someday be eligible to race for a United States Senate seat. The creature reportedly shows unusually high natural intellect.
Ernest Wagner, son of Mr and Mrs J A Wagner, employed by the Iowa State Highway Commission, writes that more than four and one half million dollars will be spent in this district this year for permanent highway improvements and that Cass county will receive nothing as voted at the recent election.
Scott H. McClure former Fontanelle and Redfield trader acquires a half interest from W. R. Prewitt in The Summit published at Frost City Iowa. Bill Prewitt once worked in the Frost City printing office owned by Sherm F. Myers before irrigation changes near Turkey Creek.
Henderson and wife and Miss Jean King of Pittsburg Pennsylvania Richard Finland and wife of Manitowoc Wisconsin have been welcome guests this week of Dr H E Campbell Mrs Henderson and Mrs Finland are sisters of Dr Campbell and Miss King is a niece The party traveled to Anita by auto and rekindled friendships formed years ago during Mrs Hendersons Anita summer.
Extremely grateful to the many neighbors and friends who promptly responded to the call for assistance and put forth every effort to save our buildings and property from fire on Friday August 12. We express sincere thanks for the service rendered. O W Wheatley J O Wheatley.
Postmaster Ed L. Newton toured Griswold on a business visit during the prior week, meeting local officials and discussing postal operations.
Joe Miller, longtime Anita resident, supplied the Record editor with Los Angeles papers detailing the McPherson Kennedy dispute at Angelus Temple. The report notes the feud now appears amicably settled between the two factions.
J. W. Zike spent Tuesday visiting Griswold, engaging with local residents and touring area sites. The visit highlighted community ties and regional activity during the midweek agenda.
Old Bill Steele of Berea was made to sit a full day on a cushion of asbestos husk and silk tea bushels of sweet corn packed in pickle for next winter. He claims the day was well spent despite the wife’s disapproval and his absence from home for a ball game.
A steady Thursday rain in the Garden of Eden area waters corn fields and brings widespread relief and appreciation. Farmers praise the gentle downpour as a blessing for the season, noting the ground drink and potential yield improvements.
A provocative poem about a young girl with a revealing outfit raises concerns over sexualized attire. The verses warn of danger and immoral judgment, comparing fashion to moral decay and referencing Eve as a cautionary image. The piece reflects period anxieties about propriety and youth clothing.
Evan F. Reynolds and his wife from Kansas City Missouri spent part of a Northwest vacation in Anita guests of Mrs Reynolds parents C F Karns and relatives. The husband returned to Kansas City while the wife will stay about two weeks.
Brother of B F Broderson travels from Savannah Illinois with wife and son to Randolph Iowa for the wedding of George Broderson and Lois Proctor. The bridegroom’s brother serves as superintendent at Mississippi Valley Stock Farm near Savannah.
Fred Knowlton brought home an unusually large catch of fish after watchful waiting on the Botna river banks near Lewis. A local sale offer highlights special week pricing on Ladies Genuine Leather HAND BAGS well below cost. Anita Drug Co lists items. Anita Ride-A-Wee Club members dined with families at Sunnyside Park Atlantic. Tony Kopp from Anita vicinity led market hog sales on the South Omaha market last week with hogs at $10.50 per hundredweight.
M. T. Ingold of the Fullerton Lumber Company becomes a new subscriber to the Record. Mrs. Caroline Picken of Atlantic visits Lincoln township with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Martin Brehmer. Harry C. Faulkner with wife and daughter Joann return from Lake Okoboji. A heavy shower early Tuesday morning brings much needed rain to the area.
Blair Hull of the Rock Island Railway Force and his family have returned from a trip to the Ozarks where Hull holds real estate interests.
Miss Anna Ditman departs for Ovid Colorado next week to resume duties as a public school teacher for the coming year. She will take up teaching in the town’s public schools and begin the new term in the fall.
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