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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1926
Page
4
The Anita Record editors and publishers SHERM F MYERS are listed as second class mail matter since January 2 1913 at Anita Iowa Cass County official paper status for Cass County and the town of Anita with office and residence phone lines indicated.
A call to all Cass County and Iowa voters to go to the polls in November and cast a ballot. The piece notes that in some cases it may be required to station an able-bodied man at intersections with a wet elm club to enforce traffic rules.
The excerpt argues that lowering the protective tariff harms farmers by exposing them to foreign competition. It notes E. T. Meredith may run for president in 1928 and praises a U Iowa senator candidate who says Iowa is not bankrupt. It also mentions a Mutual Benefit Club picnic at Sunnyside Park Atlantic with large attendance.
A. E. Deb White, who left Anita for Woodward Oklahoma 32 years ago, spends a week in his old hometown. He recalls many old friends and neighbors while his Oklahoma ventures in farming stock raising may uncover oil prospects on his land. The visit rekindles ties with former associates as he hopes for oil gushers and millionaire gains.
Mrs Chas Ragan entertains the W P C Club at a one oclock dinner today. Mrs F A Black and daughter return from Denver after three weeks with relatives and friends in Fort Collins. In the absence of Leo Rongers and family Mrs Itol Hayter assists in the Rexall Drug Store while they visit Ottumwa and Des Moines for the Iowa State Fair.
City officials note increased compliance with Ordinance No. 69 traffic rules as drivers avoid arrests and save costs. Miss Dorothy Denney visits Cumberland with Miss Florence Kelley. Mutual Benefit Club meets at Mrs. Glen Porch home with next gathering planned at Mrs. Guy Smith’s on September 2. Anita Concert Band draws large crowds to Tuesday evening performances.
A westbound auto on a high grade west of Anita passed another vehicle and lost control briefly. The car rolled into a ditch flipping twice and landed upright on four wheels. Occupants were injured to varying degrees and taken to Atlantic for care.
We express grateful thanks to neighbors and friends who saved our home and possessions from fire last Sunday evening and appreciate their efforts and service. David Alexander and family.
Jens Bush leases Henry Beel farm near Anita. New baby boy in Benton township. Howard Gissible and Miss Phyllis Steele guests of Fred L. Kuehn. Ladies' Aid plans Keystone Park picnic. Mrs. Ralph A. Suplee hosts Ladies' Union Club dinner. A J Kuehn returns from trip to Wisconsin Chicago Indiana visiting relatives. James F. Nelson sells cafe in Bazile Mills after years in Winnetoon. Dr H E Campbell attends Adelia Sullivan injured in fall at Rabbbies home near Berea. Whiteway 7 highway crowds en route to the Lews State Fair.
Letter from Alpha Stauffer Nelson requests moving the Record’s mailing address from Winnetoon to Bazile Mills Nebraska due to a cafe in Bazile Mills. She mentions visiting Schuyler Wilson and wife from Randolph and Ona Stauffer with J E Jr from Pine Bluff Wyoming en route from South Dakota.
Anita friends learn of the marriage of Keith R. Chinn son of Mr and Mrs Fred C Chinn former Anita residents to Miss B Leah Thompson. The ceremony occurred August 6 1926 at the bride’s parents home in Jacksonville Florida. The couple will reside at West Palm Beach Florida.
Lyle Leffingwell of Mason City Iowa son of Mr and Mrs Frank R Leffingwell is among many youths enlisting for summer service in the Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Snelling Minnesota He was accompanied by his parents to the training site
Mrs. R. D. Vernon received a $1,447 draft from the United States government as the World War bonus for her son Royce Vernon an Anita volunteer who served overseas most of his enlistment.
Harold Weaver and wife Harold Gissil and Miss Phyllis Steele enjoyed a picnic dinner in McKinley Park Creston last Saturday.
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