Anita mayor and council blamed by Cass county Grand Jury
An Anita City Council and Mayor H. E. Campbell are criticized by the Cass county Grand Jury for alleged lax enforcement of liquor laws. The report cites Home-Coming events and notes officers have offered opportunities to reveal liquor sources, while urging broader public cleansing of law violators across nearby towns. City attendance at a court turnout leads to a $100 fine for a drunken incident, with conditions tied to information about hootch sources.
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Cass County Grand Jury
Anita
Atlantic News-Telegraph
Grand Jury
J. A. South
News-Telegraph
News- Telegraph
F. M. Sheley
W. T. Slater
California
H. E. Campbell
Campbell
Atlantic
Griswold
Viota
Cumberland
Lewis
Massena
Maine
Golden Wedding of Mr. Peter Biggs and Miss Mary Saunders
The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. Peter Biggs and Miss Mary Saunders was celebrated at the Biggs home in Anita Iowa on December 3rd with family and many friends. Guests included relatives Abe Biggs W T Biggs and S C Turner among others. Mr. and Mrs. Biggs, natives of Shreve Ohio, wed in Wooster Ohio December 3 1873 and later moved to Anita in 1882. The event featured cake ice cream and gifts including a gold lined basket and gold coins.
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Peter Biggs
Mary Saunders
Zate Biggs
S. C. Turner
Messrs
Mesdames
M. C. Hutchinson
B. D. Forshay
L. Newton
E. C. Porch
Ed. Weatherby
A. J. Joy
Wilbur Heckman
Earl Anderson
W. S. Reed
Mesdame
F. C. Chinn
F. O. Worthing
B. L. Scarlett
J. L. Carey
Bertrand Stauffer
Robi. Scott
Edna Worthing Scarlett
F. J. McCord
Almira Rickel
Mary Smither
Mary E. Wilson
L. E. Pray
Susie Bell
A. A. Robertson
W. Clark
Lillian J’. Hayter
G. C. Hayter
Ida Bell
Alene Weatherby
Isola Jenkins
Vera B. Hook
Helen
Dorothy Dinsmore
Minnie Forshay
Ruth Turner
Addie Martin
Gladys Pray
Ruth Wahferd
Messrs. W. Heckman
Rev
B. W. McEldowney
C. W. Crandall
Val Weigand
Sherm. F. Myers
Geo. W. Scarlett
Rodney
Wendall Wissler
Roscoe Porch
Paul
Bert Madden
Elsie Parker
Anita
Bessie Bangham
Des Moines
Lloyd Biggs
Casey
Iowa
Myra Turner
Lydia McKelvey
Medina
Ohio
Zate
Royce Ralph
David Biggs
Mother Biggs
D. 5
Biggs
Mrs. Biggs
Grant Township Farm Bureau Meeting at Anita IA
The Grant township Farm Bureau holds its annual meeting at the Farmers' Coop in Anita Iowa on Wednesday December 12 at 2:00 PM Local organizers invite members to attend and vote on annual business and program plans.
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Grant Township Farm Bureau
Farmers’ Coop
Anita
Iowa
Resentment Over Imputation of Cass County Beat Town
The text rejects the charge that the beat town in Cass county is full of outlaws and defends the community against the insinuation linked to Home-Coming days.
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Cass County
Voorhees Moves to Oklahoma to Lead Ardmore Bank
Leon G. Voorhees, president of the Anita Bank, plans to establish The First National Bank of Ardmore Oklahoma with $200000 capital and $100000 surplus. A new $150000 building will house the bank as oil field growth drives relocation. The Anita Bank will continue with same staff except H T Vernon who moves to Oklahoma.
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Ardmore
Oklahoma
Leon G. Voorhees
Anita Bank
First National Bank of
Voorhees
Mr. Voorhees
H. T
Ted”) Vernon
Leon. G. Voorhees
Harry C. Faulkner
Arthur R. Robinson
Homer V. Millhollin
Mildred Lamborn
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Bertrand Stauffer
Mr and Mrs Stauffer quietly celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday November 27 at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Robert Scott. A small company attended a one o clock dinner with letters and gifts from five distant children. The couple, in good health, expressed thanks for the day and memories of fifty years.
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Bertrand Stauffer
Robert Scott
Mrs. Stauffer
George Emerson Francis to Speak at Anita Event
A rare treat for Anita on Monday evening December 10th features George Emerson Francis as the second act on the School and Community Entertainment series. The lecturer and entertainer is known for dynamic talks, humor, and inspiring ideas shaped to awaken ambition. He has led large Indiana churches and is currently on a year’s leave of absence.
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Anita
George Emerson Francis
Dr. Francis
Indiana
Anita M. E
Special sale on 1924 auto plates in Atlantic
Auto plates for 1924 are offered at the county treasurer's office in Atlantic with December bargain day prices. The sale runs through December 31 at midnight, or Sheriff McKee will collect the plate fee later at higher cost.
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Jesse N. Jones
Atlantic
Auto Accident Details In Spokane Injures Davies Family
Mr and Mrs J H Aldrich receive a letter outlining a Spokane auto crash that severely injured their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs FE G Davies. Davies suffered a broken leg and internal injuries while Mrs Davies sustained a broken limb two broken ribs and critical condition. The other driver blamed heavy fog for not seeing the Davies car and crossing to the wrong side of the road. Both Davieses remain hospitalized in Spokane as doctors treat their injuries and seek relief.
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J. H. Aldrich
Spokane
Washington
FE. G. Davies
Davies
Mrs. Davies
Mr. Davies
Anita Mayor Warns on Traffic Laws and Safety
Mayor H. E. Campbell urges strict observance of traffic regulations in Anita. Cars must park between marked lines on Main Street and turns, cut outs, and driving with one or no lights are prohibited within the city limits under penalties.
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Anita
Main Street
H. E. Campbell
Back Among The Home Folk McDermotts Visit Cass County
Thomas McDermott and wife from Eugene Oregon return to Anita after many years to reconnect with old friends and relatives. McDermott’s parents were early Cass County settlers, and he is brother to Geo E and David H McDermott and Mrs J F Galiher. Mrs McDermott is daughter of Mrs B F Sisler and this marks her first visit in fourteen years.
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Thomas McDermott
Eugene
Oregon
Anita
Mr. McDermott
Henry McDermott
Cass County
Geo. E
David H. McDermott
J. F. Galiher
Been Married Fifty Years in Atlantic Home
Benjamin F. Simpson and his wife celebrated their golden wedding at their Atlantic home. Simpson came to Cass county when ox teams were the main transport and built a log house. He married Sarah E. Pearson, daughter of the late L. D. Pearson of Benton township. They have two daughters, including Mrs. W. K. Carey of Anita.
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Benjamin F. Simpson
Atlantic
Ben” Simpson
Cass County
Sarah E. Pearson
L. D. Pearson
Benton Township
W. K. Carey
Anita
Surety Company Liquidates Bank Deposit Claim
County Treasurer Jesse N. Jones reports receipt from the American Surety Company of 4270.64 covering Cass County deposits with the Citizens State Bank of Anita. The payment arrived within a month after bank closure, reinforcing Jones stance on bank bond guarantees. Atlantic News Telegraph.
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Jesse N. Jones
American Surety Company
Cass County
Citizens’ State Bank of
Anita
Jones
Atlantic News
Telegraph
Explosion Destroys Barn on North Maple Street
A barn at H. O. Stone’s on North Maple Street burned after a fourteen year old, Gerald Stone, sparked a match while drawing gasoline from a steel drum. He suffered facial and hand burns but escaped worse harm as flames engulfed the interior. The fire department saved nearby buildings, and two automobiles in the barn were moved out.
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H. O. Stone
Maple Street
Gerald Stone
Anita
Prominent Cass County Lawyer T B Swan Dies at 77
T B Swan longtime Cass county resident and former County Attorney died at his Atlantic home after a lingering illness He was born in Maine admitted to the bar in 1868 moved to Iowa in 1881 and practiced law as senior member of Swan Clovis Swan and Martin He married Elva Hawks nearly fifty years ago and is survived by two sons Thomas of Oshkosh Wisconsin and Harry B Swan of Atlantic
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T. B. Swan
Cass County
Atlantic
Mr. Swan
Maine
Elva Hawks
Thomas
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Harry B. Swan
Iowa
Des Moines
Swan, Clovis, Swan & Martin
The Girls of Other Days Visit Anita Schools
Mrs. Edna Walner Mrs. Ida Taylor and Miss Fonta Glass from Atlantic visited Anita Friday and spent an hour at the Anita Schools as welcome guests. Mrs. Walner was once a pupil in Anita schools and Mrs. Taylor taught music here long ago.
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Edna Walner
Ida Taylor
Fonta Glass
Atlantic
Anita
Walner
Taylor
Ida Morrison
Oakland
I.wa
Oie
Edna
Ida
Pastors Confer on Personal Evangelism at Atlantic Meeting
The Atlantic district M E conference held a two day session in Atlantic to discuss Personal Evangelism. It reviewed Des Moines conference progress, outlined district wide evangelistic plans and group conferences under District Superintendent Fred N Willis with Rev M A Gable hosting.
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Atlantic
Des Moines
Plains
Fred N. Willis
Department of Evangelism
Board of Home Missions
The
Methodist Church
M. A. Gable
Atlantic M. E
Dinty Moore Club Hosts Feast With Jiggs Maggie Guests
The Dinty Moore Corn Beef and Cabbage Club was regally entertained Thursday evening by Mrs Carrie Reynolds. Jiggs and Maggie were guests of honor and the banquets left no fragments.
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Dinty Moore
Carrie Reynolds
Jiggs
Maggie
Anita Bank to Move Headquarters to Ardmore
A notice to patrons states owner will relocate to Ardmore Oklahoma this week while keeping Anita Bank under present management and ownership. The bank emphasizes its solid reputation for conservatism safety and service and pledges to continue honest faithful and efficient customer service.
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Anita
Oklahoma
Ardmore
Anita Bank
Contcn Y
Anita pep meeting fires up season for boys and girls
Anita Public Schools held an all in pep rally with four leaders Byron Wagner Earnest Wagner Max Walker Byron Turner guiding teams into the season. Both Anita teams defeated Casey in a close home opener as fans and boosters filled the gym for fast passing strong team play and spirited speeches. Thanksgiving celebrations were widespread in Anita and nearby communities.
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Anita Public Schools
Byron Wagner
Earnest Wagner
Max Walker
Byron Turner
Casey
Anita
Craig IA Lights Up as City Warns Delinquents
The Craig Iowa Independent reports the inauguration of the town's electric lighting system with a public warning to Spooners to avoid street corners. The notice implies a shift in behavior as crowds watch and adapt to the new illumination.
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Craig
Iowa
Spooners
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