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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
1
A reflective sermon on building moral highways through life. The upright man clears obstacles for others, shaping paths for future travelers. He pursues righteousness, guiding neighbors, family, and community toward a smoother road to Heaven regardless of earthly criticism.
G W Boatright of Stuart visited his brother Homer on Sunday and reconnected with friends from earlier times. The RECORD editor joined them for a pleasant afternoon and they discussed art history and memories from bygone days.
Ruth Herriman marked her sixth birthday on a Saturday Aug 11 with eighteen school friends. The party featured games music and swinging before a ice cream cake and gifts. Guests included Eva Mountain Maudie Mountain Lenore Carson Dorothy Carson Laverne Bontrager Opal Bontrager Florence Rickel Phyllis Henry Lillian Blanchard Robert Blanchard Johnny Blanchard Helen Garver Marian Wagner Lillian Fordyce Dorothy Dinsmore Winona Forshay Bernard Stone and Gerald Stone.
A good sized audience heard Rev J G Walz the Presiding Elder urge God pleasing life. Pastors and workers decide to continue services for at least two more Sundays with Rev H H King to speak next Sunday.
Mrs. Della Winder and sister Miss Ella Griffith of Hugo Colorado arrived in the city for a brief visit with their sisters and brother Mrs. E C Poreh Mrs Chas Ragan and Isaac Griffith. Mrs Winder is Superintendent of Schools of her home county and Miss Ella has worked in Hugo public schools. Both hold homesteads in that state and Miss Ella’s claim is under cultivation with prospects for a good crop of corn alfalfa potatoes sugar cane and other products. Mrs Winder's two daughters Maudie and Gracie are staying on the claim during their mother's absence.
Ed McLaughlin led a ladies class picnic on Troublesome Creek with all reporting a good time. Next Sunday at 6 30 pm the C E Society will meet led by Mrs King on the topic How I have proved Christianity and seen it proved. John Hall of Adair attended the morning services. H H King pastor.
E D Rexford son in law of Mr and Mrs Bosley died Friday at Sparta Michigan after a long stomach illness. He had worked in the local canning factory and suffered a fall earlier, leaving a wife and four children. Funeral and burial were in Sparta. Atlantic News Telegraph.
F L Reed of Council Bluffs, the expert chosen by Judge Arthur to audit the books of E S Harlan co receiver of the A N S railroad, has filed a report after a nine month investigation. His findings are not complimentary and reveal transactions that do not look good.
Lew Anderson and wife return from Butler Missouri where they visited their daughter Mrs. Guy Barrickman. He says crops failed due to extreme dry weather with wells dry and streams reduced. Water is hauled long distances for cooking and drinking. Cattle have been shipped out of state for lack of food and water. Residents would return to God’s Country if possible.
R H Campbell and family spent a few days with former neighbors after the death of Mrs Campbell's mother. The Campbells hail from Des Moines and plan farm life soon with chickens pigs calves and crops. Their son Glen attends Ames College and daughter Florence studies at Drake University.
Nelse Christiansen a farmer near Elkhorn was killed Saturday when his Ford plunged off a twenty foot embankment near the river. His daughter, seventeen, was seriously injured and possibly fatally harmed as the car overturned after leaving Advent church service. Christiansen was crushed between the car and the steering wheel and died after rescue.
A concise editorial urging the young man with steady work to keep his job by resisting beer cigarettes ecards and other vices that could jeopardize earnings and stability. The note emphasizes practical restraint and personal responsibility.
The Griswold American laments Rock Island service claiming overcrowded trains. It notes an extra car made trains packed and passengers from Lewis forced to stand. Locals urged a boycott until better rights and service are achieved.
Former Des Moines resident Anita M Bovee visited the city last week to pursue business and renew friendships. Bovee owns extensive Canadian land focused on wheat and barley with a strong potential yield. His sons Harry and Billy manage the farm and report satisfaction with the venture. He bought a threshing outfit for personal use to last a lifetime.
In a bum exhibition of the national game Atlantic defeated Anita 3 to 6 before more than 1 000 fans. Biffy Smith warmed up late as pitcher and Morris showed a yellow streak after an umpire dispute. Nieman of Avoca caught for Atlantic and Ellis of Des Moines played second base. Lewis Standard.
John F. O'Dea, a well known contractor, brings home his bride Edith Brookner of Anita after a Nebraska Metropolis wedding. They will reside at 601 Mulberry Street with a room prepared for their life together as friends celebrate the union.
A young bank and schoolhouse worker, intoxicated last week, smashed a plate glass front at Bangham Eneix & Co and later clashed with police. He faced five charges but settled after bonds and payments. fines totaled 30 plus costs, with restitution for glass and damages to be deducted from wages. He remains employed, paying off the incident, aided by lemon essence mentioned as the intoxicant.
Walter Smith son of T J Smith of this city suffered a severe accident while working on a house in Adair. He fell twenty feet crushing his ankle and breaking his leg in two places. He is also badly hurt in the back and may have been told his back was broken. He will be cared for at his parents home.
A call for all former residents to send letters for publication in the RECORD columns. The notice invites everyone, regardless of how long since they left, to share thoughts and news. Readers encouraged to respond promptly. the paper seeks active participation from former locals.
The writer and his mother Mrs. Chas. F. Chase and uncle L. P. Dull visited Anita last evening to see Sherm Myers of the Anita RECORD. Sherm, age like a four year old in appearance, was busy at his office and starting the day. The News-Telegraph family recalls Sherm with warmth and friendship built over many years. Mr. Myers is doing well in business and his facility remains keen.
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