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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
1
A murky weather stretch with rain and mist is noted alongside a rambling roundup of headlines. The piece mentions a reported 38 gallons of sacramental wine stolen from a Massena farmer, debates over alcohol and pricing, and various political and crime notes from Cedar Rapids to Council Bluffs.
A note on the Concert of Nations needing a piano tuner amid postwar cable management quarrels between England France Japan and the U S. The piece laments street damage in Anita, forecasts hard freezes, and predicts sewer work will replace many 4x4 structures. It also previews pre election reform chatter and postwar credit debates influencing farmers.
North Dakota faces nineteen bank closures since November 15 as the Bank of North Dakota restricts county treasurer drafts for running expenses. Amid cabinet speculation for President-elect Harding, Eli Root and Knox are debated as possible Secretary of State options. Public notices include clerks and merchants promoting goods and toys.
The Pythian Sisters held a carnival at the E. P. hall on Monday night with a piano solo by Evangeline Blakesley and violin by Dorothy Dinsmore. Attendees paid admission, enjoyed dances after a short program, and booths were well patronized. About one hundred dollars was realized from the event.
James Galiber writes from Redondo Beach California dated November 27 1920 to Sherm asking to forward the Record to his seaside address until further notice. He notes Redondo Beach is twenty miles from Los Angeles connected by electric and steam lines and motor buses and says he will return to the Los Angeles home in early spring. He sends a Postal Order for the Record and asks for confirmation of subscription expiration.
From Jas McCosh Long Beach reports a lively southern coast scene with visitors from Massena and Moline. Joseph Smith and Clyde Smith plan further Anita visits. elder Smith a Civil War veteran. Adair notes Mrs Richardson returns from Cumberland and Mr Worthington seeks treatment in Excelsior Springs. Cyrene Royal Arch Masons elect officers. a costly one fall match to settle a dispute ends withGrifith and Woods injuring a window plate.
A train of forty cars loaded with Hert-Pare tractors built in Charles City Iowa passed Anita Monday over the Rock Island line bound for Denver. Car Foote, once an Anita boy, and Miss Vesta Stephens wed Wednesday morning at the Baptist parsonage in Fredricktown Missouri. King Aldrich of Denver visited with his parents John H. Aldrich and relatives. Early Christmas services are planned at the Congregational church starting at 7:00 a m with music a program and minister addresses. Estelle Murray Needles reports her parents will winter in Norfolk Nebraska then move to the Pacific Coast with two sons in Washington and Oregon.
Rev Newill White spoke in Anita on missionary matters while Rev W R Radliff of Winterset preached at the Anita Methodist church. Radliff will move here with his wife and two children to become permanent pastor. the church has been pastorless for some time.
Dr. R. A. Becker of this city wed Miss Emma K. Lewis of Adel Iowa at Plymouth Congregational Church Des Moines on Wednesday December 1 using a single ring ceremony Rev W M Boaz officiated The groom a physician with eight years practice plans to continue medicine in Atlantic Iowa The bride a former teacher and government worker in Washington now joins him in Atlantic with well wishers hoping for happiness and success in their life together
James Rose son of Mr and Mrs Charles Rose Exira Iowa married Miss Lena Henick daughter of Mrs Albert Henick of this city in a Tuesday morning single ring ceremony at the Congregational parsonage conducted by Rev W W Boaz Attendants were Esther Miller and Albert Henick A wedding dinner followed at the groom family home The couple will reside on the Rose Farm near Exira both families extend best wishes for their future together
Theodore Benham of Atlantic and former Anita resident died Tuesday morning at his home after a stroke. He was 64, born in Illinois. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Union Chapel near Winterset, with interment in Union Chapel Cemetery. Survived by his wife and six children: Pearl Godanour, Merle Clarkson, Stella Parrott, Frank, Fred, and John Benham, plus several grandchildren. He previously ran a hotel in Anita.
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