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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1927

Page

5

Local residents visit and travel notes from the region

Mrs Frank Roberts and her sister of Omaha joined Sunday dinner at the W C Roberts home in G wberland. P P Edwards Hobart E Newton Es Es Fessocala Ia business visitors in Anita Monday evening. L A Gipple and family from the Bridgewater area visit Pine Bluff Wyoming for a few weeks. Bert Beebe and wife of Lewis stay with H T Vernon in Ardmore Oklahoma. Herman Miller of Griswold highway worker active southeast of Anita. Mrs A H Talbott and daughter Clara with Mrs Bertha Renshaw were callers at the Record office Saturday evening.

Frank Roberts Omaha W. C. Roberts G Wberland Iff P. P. Edwards Hobart E. Newton ES Fessocala Anita L. A. Gipple Bridgewater Pine Bluff Wyoming Bert Beebe Lewis Mrs. Beebe H. T. Vernon Ardmore Oklahoma A. H. Talbott Clara Bertha Renshaw Record Office

Cattle Carload Auction Near Lincoln Township Markets

A carload of finished cattle from the H. O. Stone farm in Lincoln township, occupied by J. W. Denny, was on the South Omaha market Monday at a very satisfactory price. A HOT WATER BOTTLE offer at 1.19 dollars was advertised by Anita Drug Co located at 35-11.

H. O. Stone Lincoln Township J. W. Denny South Omaha

Travelers and Families Plan Auto Trips and Visits

Attorney Earl S. Holton and wife prepare an east coast then south and back trip by auto. Nelse Johnson, westward traveler in Nebraska and Kansas, stays a few days in Anita with family. John and Erick Osen enjoy a two weeks Colorado vacation visiting Denver and other sites. Mrs. Bertha Renshaw spent Saturday in Wiota with brother Fred Ehrman as he recovers from a four month illness.

Earl SS. Holton Are Nelse Johnson Nebraska Kansas Anita John Erick Osen Colorado Denver Bertha Renshaw Wiota Fred Ehrman

Anita Concert Band Engaged for Cass County Fair Dates

The Anita Concert Band has been engaged for two days during the Cass County Fair in Atlantic from September 5 to 9. The Record editor received a pleasant call Saturday evening from Carrie Galvin, her step-daughter Mamie Gunzenhauser of McLean Nebraska, and Myrtle Steinmetz.

Anita Atlantic the Record Carrie Galvin Mamie Gunzenhauser McLean Nebraska Myrtle Steinmetz

Mrs R A Baker and Father Visit Delaware County Iowa

Mrs. R A Baker of Griswold and her father N W Way of this city are spending a few weeks with relatives and friends in Delaware county Iowa, former home of the Way family.

R. A. Baker Griswold N. W. Way Delaware County Iowa Way

Anita and Surrounding Area Social News and Updates

Returned home Mrs Ella Griffith Wood visits relatives in Anita and Denver then Chattanooga. W Om en Cortez S Taylor and W E Sisler visited as Record callers. Miss Ethel Booths and Miss Phyllis Steele spent time in Anita. Mrs Gertrude Hansen Barnholdt returns from eastern Iowa. Mrs P F Green of Neola visits Anita with daughters. Mrs Clyde R Falconer visits Mount Etna and Corning. Burt Stone visits Anita from Cumberland Enterprise. Wilson family return to Randolph after visit. Mayor Marsh Millhollin to return from Minnesota. Romaine Tharnish to enroll for teaching training in September.

Ella Griffith Wood Anna Porch Louise Ragan Isaac Griffith Anita Vicinity Denver Hugo Colorado Chattanooga Tennessee Gertrude Hansen Barnholdt Iowa O— Burt Stone The Cumberland Enterprise John C. Kelley

American Legion Auxiliary Holds Friday Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary held a regular Friday afternoon meeting with a visitors' day program and refreshments served after the event.

American Legion Auxiliary

Family members visit Lake Okoboji guest at Stacey home

James Morgan returned Friday afternoon from a brief Lake Okoboji trip. He was with Mrs. A. R. Robinson and her sister Miss Helen Stacey, along with Miss Dorothy Weise who stayed several days at the Stacey residence.

James Morgan Lake Okoboji A. R. Robinson Helen Stacey Dorothy Weise Stacey

Missionary Mrs Tharnish Undergoes Tonsil Operation

Miss Romaine Tharnish of Kellerton Iowa underwent a tonsil removal operation at Dr H E Campbell hospital in Anita on Friday and is making satisfactory recovery. A family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs J T Monnig Sunday drew many relatives and a large dinner.

Dr. H. E. Campbell Anita Friday Romaine Tharnish Kellerton Iowa J. T. Monnig

Filling Station Erection Nears Completion by J M Deem ing

Work on the new filling station erected for Harold Anderson is pushed rapidly toward completion. The manager aims to have gas and oil pumping operations begun sometime next week.

J. M. Deeming Harold Anderson

Mrs Eva Kieh Moon Moves to Oakdale Iowa

Mrs Eva Kieh Moon long known in Anita has moved from Rockwell City to Oakdale Iowa and works at the state sanitarium. Andrew Erickson of Villisca, Cass county resident in earlier years, visits his Massena area farm this week while Mrs Chas Crolly oversees threshing of small grain nearby.

Eva Kieh Moon Anita Lady Rockwell City Iowa Oakdale Andrew Erickson Villisca Cass County Massena Chas. Crolly

Minor Procedures At Campbell Hospital In Anita

Mrs. B F Sisler underwent a minor operation at Campbell hospital in Anita on Saturday. Bert Nickla Jr had tonsils removed, and on Monday Clyde and Arlene Weatherby also received tonsillectomies.

Campbell Hospital Anita B. F. Sisler Bert Nicklason Clyde Arlene Weatherby

Des Moines Couple Visited Anta As Guests Of Williams Family

Mr and Mrs Frank A Kischer of Des Moines spent Sunday in Anta as guests of Dr Phil T Williams and family. Mrs Kischer formerly Miss Bessie Sawtelle and she and Mrs Williams were girlhood chums.

Frank A. Kischer Des Moines Anta Phil T. Williams Kischer Bessie Sawtelle Mrs. Williams

Miss Blossom Walker Returns to Air Stop Plant

After a pleasant vacation in Anita with her mother grandmother and other relatives and friends Blossom Walker returned to Des Moines Sunday to resume duties with the Air Stop Manufacturing Company where she has been employed the past year.

Anita

Farm Water Work Overhaul Near Anita Improves Access

Fred M. Sheley completed a general overhaul and extensions to the water works on his farm northeast of Anita. The improvements will greatly aid supplying water for the stock and provide added convenience.

Fred M. Sheley Anita

Kel lerton Visitor Family at Marsh Nichols Home

Mrs. Phoebe Tharnish McMullen and her daughter Romaine of Kellerton Iowa stay with her parents Mr and Mrs G W Marsh and sister Mrs Edna Nichols during their Kel lerton trip in the city This item notes extended family hospitality and temporary residence in town.

Phoebe Tharnish McMullen Romaine Kellerton, Iowa City McMullen G. W. Marsh Edna Nichols

Mrs McDermott and son Return Home From Anita Visit

Mrs C H McDermott and her son Douglas spent several weeks in Anita with Mr and Mrs J D Young and other relatives and friends before leaving Friday morning for their home in West Liberty Iowa.

C. H. McDermott Douglas Anita J. D. Young West Liberty Iowa

Anita Congregational Sunday School Picnic Notice

The Anita Congregational Sunday School plans a picnic at Sunny side Park Atlantic this Friday. Cars depart the church at 10 30 in the morning and scholars should be ready at that time. Miss Elaine Smither, daughter of Mr and Mrs G O Smither, is staying with Mrs Vera Currier Worster at Keokuk Iowa and makes the journey alone for a few weeks.

Anita Congregational Sunday School Sunnyside Park Atlantic Elaine Smither G. O. Smither Vera Currier Worster Keokuk Iowa

Mid-Summer Iowa Picnic Draws Former County Residents

Many former Anita and Cass county residents registered at the mid-summer Iowa Picnic held in Long Beach California last Saturday. The first registrant listed was Harry H Cate a former well known citizen and Postmaster.

Anita Cass County Iowa Long Beach California Harry H. Cate

Ed L Newtons Family Picnic and Visits Across Iowa

Ed L Newton and wife and their son Glen Newton with family visited Nevada and Des Moines for a picnic in Greenwood Park. Relatives from Cambridge Ohio Valley Junction and Mason City called at the Record office. Ida Dilts McCord and Edith Leffingwell returned home to Valley Junction and Mason City after visits with Anita friends. Lee K Nichols opened an insurance agency in Atlantic after leaving Anita.

Ed. L. Newton Dhaughter Erma Salmon Cambridge Ohio Glen Newton Nevada Iowa Greenwood Park Des Moines Ida Dills McCord Valey Junction Edith Leffingwell Mason City Anita Newton Ida Dilts McCord Elaine Valley Junction

Reading the Record Subscriptions and Local Visits

Hackettstown resident Miss S. A. Dufford renews her Record subscription with a two dollar post office order. Des Moines' Miss Clara Talbott visits Anita with A. H. Talbott family as she begins duties as Treasurer and office secretary of the Iowa Christian Endeavor Union. Henry Carlson and wife, former Anita residents now in Santa Monica address 923 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica California.

Mr. Myers S. A. Dufford Clara Talbott Des Moines Anita A. H. Talbott Miss Talbott Iowa Christian Endeavor Union Henry Carlson Los Angeles California Eleventh Street Santa Monica Carlson Faye Saunders Fred Saunders

Blakesley Family Moves From Greenfield to Carroll Iowa

Ed M Blakesley and his wife and daughter Bernice have left Greenfield where he gathered delinquent taxes. They move to Carroll Iowa where he will continue similar work for several months. Elvira E Hyde plans an extended western trip visiting sister J F Engle in Clarkston Washington and spending winter in Modesto California with sister Jennie May.

Ed. M. Blakesley Bernice Greenfield Blakesley Carroll Iowa Elvira E. Hyde West Country J. F. Engle Clarkston, Washington

Bonney Family Outing and Local Migration Notice

E. M. Bonney and daughter Miss Babe of Greenfield visited Anita residents grace Winder hosted them. Hugo Wiese leased the Smither residence at Third and Cherry and will move with his family September 1, as J. M. Butler and wife relocate from Adair county farm to Anita.

Hugo Wiese Smither Third Cherry Streets J. M. Butler Adair County Anita

Dinner Honoring Roy E. Caughenbaugh Visits Cass County

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Kelley hosted a large dinner last Sunday for Roy E. Caughenbaugh, brother of Mrs. Kelley, his wife and son from Exeter New Hampshire. They are visiting relatives and old friends in Cass County.

John C. Kelley Roy E. Caughenbaugh

Sunday Dinner Honors Mrs. Carrie Galvin in Anita

A large gathering of relatives and friends were entertained at Sunday dinner at the home of Mrs. Chas. S. Sisler in northeast Anita. The event honored Mrs. Carrie Galvin of McLean Nebraska sister of Mr Sisler. Rev Oyler and wife, on vacation with Cass County relatives after five years as missionaries in Egypt, will visit next week with Mr and Mrs Martin Brehmer of Lincoln township. Mrs Dyer is a cousin of Mrs Brehmer.

Chas. S. Sisler Anita Carrie Galvin McLean Nebraska Sisler Oyler Cass County Egypt Martin Brehmer Lincoln Township Dyer Brehmer

Aldrich Guests and Calls Highlight Local Weekend

Fred M. Aldrich and wife and John Aldrich and wife from Des Moines visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Aldrich. F. H. Aldrich and wife left Monday for lakes in northern Iowa to spend several weeks. The Record editor received a pleasant call Saturday from long time friends Wm. H. Armstrong and William Nimm from the Wiota area, regular visitors at the Record office.

Fred M. Aldrich John Aldrich Des Moines Chas. A. Thompson J. H. Aldrich F. H. Aldrich Lakes Iowa The Record Wm. H. Armstrong William Nimm Wiota

Good Piano for Sale at Record Office

Desires buyers may obtain a Schiller Piano in first class condition for 100 dollars, far below its actual value. Call at the Record office for details and further information.

Schiller

Rats and Mice Expense Account Ad

An advertisement promotes Meyers' Red Fox Poison Kernels by Bongers Bros and Anita Drug Co. It claims ready to use killer products for rats and mice, priced 35 cents and 75cc, with a humorous line about a year of expense accounting.

Bongers Bros Anita Drug Company

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Opal Coffee Comfort Batt Prunes van Camp Essex Lake Shore Jj.r. Stuhr Rae Ae Pernt Herman Miller Anita Drug CO W. E. Sisler Omen Cortez S. Taylor Ethel Booths Phyllis Steele Floyd Gissibs Jeus P. F. Green Neola W. B. Case Clyde R. Falconer Mount Etna Corning End Wilson Randolph Mrs. W. G. Wilson Safe Koob Marsh Millhollin Minnesota Roy Millhollin Anita Public Schools Cedar Falls Kirk Heinz Worcester Shire Lea & Perrin Monarch Masonic Zike’s Cash Grocery Lee K. Nichols Hackettstown New Jersey E. M. Bonney Babe Grace Winder Bonney Atlantic Auto R. E. McFarland P. O Elanses Preserv TA Pols VvBkkmoreni Philco
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