Obituary remembers Anita area resident amid storm damage
The piece recalls the death of Charles Melvin Spry near Anita on December 3 1924 at age fifty four as the community endures a severe ice and snow storm. It notes repairs by A W Wiebold and Iowa Electric crews, family details, and mentions Bruno Scholl a former Anita resident who died in St Paul and Civil War service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Melvin Spry
Kas Spry
Larah
Cass County
Iowa
Anita
Melvina May Lewis
Grand Old Man in Methodism Revered Pastor Honored in Iowa
Rev. Don A. Allen of Fresno California once led Anita M E Church and is hailed as The Grand Old Man in Methodism. The veteran preacher, now in quiet contentment, organized classes built churches and advanced church work across communities in the Iowa Methodist conference after Civil War service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita M. E
California
Elder Allen
Fresno
Mother Allen
Allen
Methodist Conference
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Uncle Sam
Iowa Methodist Conference
Eastern Star Offies Elect Columbia Chapter Officers
At the regular annual meeting of Columbia Chapter Order of Eastern Star officers for the ensuing year were elected: Kathryn DeCamp Worthy Matron Laura Campbell Associate Matron Dr Phil T Williams Worthy Patron May Hansen Conductress Mrs L R Johnson Associate Conductress Mrs J D Young Treasurer Mrs George Venne Secretary G F E Stone Trustee Installation of officers will occur at the next chapter meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Kathryn DeCamp
Worthy
Laura Campbell
Phil T. Williams
Worthy Pa
J. D. Young
George Venne
G. F E. Stone
Anita Dewell Wife of Judge Dowell Spouse Ties to Anita Educator
Anita Lady Mrs. Dowell, wife of Cass County District Court Judge Hon. James Dowell, is the former Emma Joy once a popular Anita teacher. Emma Joy taught in Anita public schools during C. H. Carson’s superintendency and is daughter of the late I A McKinley family. Judge and Mrs. Dewell reside in Missouri Valley with one daughter married in California, who will host Mrs. Dewell for the winter before she heads to California next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 8. Dowell
Cass County
Atlantic
Emma Joy
Anita Public
C. H. Carson
Marengo
Carson
Judge
Card of Thanks for Kind Acts and Music at Service
We thank neighbors and friends for acts of sympathy during our sorrow and bereavement. We also extend gratitude to the quartette for the beautiful selections at the services. Mrs Char M Spry, Brothers and Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartette
Young Mason City Boy Publishes Noted Cartoon
Lyle Henry a thirteen year old former Anita boy now living in Mason City Iowa creates cartoon titled William Tell If. His effort earns a spot on the children's page of Sundays Des Moines Register. He is son of Mrs Edith Leffingwell of Mason City and grandson of Mrs Ida Dilts McCord of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Henry
Anita Boy
Mason City
Iowa
Rebekahs Elect Officers for Six Month Term
At the Juanita Rebekah Lodge regular meeting on Friday night officers for the next six months beginning January 1 were elected. Iva Delle Rhoads named Noble Grand Anna Millard Vice Grand Vera B Hook Secretary Bertha Lewis Treasurer Lulu Faga Trustee for three years. A luncheon followed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Rebekah Lodge
Iva Delle Rhoads
Anna Millard
Lulu Faga
Rock Road to Dublin and the Rough Anita to Atlantic Route
A storm creates rough travel on the historic road once managed by Indian surveyors and road supervisors. The piece likens a trip from Anita to Atlantic and back to illustrate the rocky road to Dublin, noting one way can suffice for a satirical view of the route.
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Rock Road
Dublin
Anita
Atlantic
Anita High School Musical Program at Unique Theatre
The Anita High School musical organization presents a complete program at the Unique Theatre on Friday 12 December at 8:00 p.m. Under Miss Victoria Love supervision the event includes a spicy comedy and aims to raise funds to buy more music for the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fri
Victoria Love
California Doctor Moves to Canada With Children
Dr. Fred G. Salisbury and his two children left San Pedro California for Hanley Saskatchewan to join relatives. Mrs. Salisbury formerly Pearl Wagner has recently died in San Pedro after a lingering illness. The children will live with Dr. Salisbury’s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs F Salisbury in Hanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred G. Salisbury
San Pedro
California
Hanley
Sask
Canada
Salisbury
Pearl Wagner
Wm. H. Wagner
Wagner
Dr. Salisbury
F. Salisbury
Florida Fruit for Flavia From De Land Residents
Mrs Lora Fitch Houston of De Land Florida sends a box of choice oranges to Mrs Theo B Nichols in Rochester Minnesota. The note mentions a long established habit of remembering home folks throughout the year and Christmas presents arriving early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Hook
Lora Fitch Houston
DeLand
Florida
Theo. B. Nichols
Mayo Bros
Rochester
Minnesota
Injured Elderly Woman Suffer Fall on Ice
Mrs Minnie Metcalf, over eighty, was injured by a slip on icy streets while en route to church. She was taken home for care, with no fractures reported, though she may remain bedridden for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Metcalf
Mrs Mary Smither in Extreme Ill Health Again
Mrs Mary Smither remains confined to her bed most of the time due to extreme ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Smither
Anita Boy Among Home Folks
Anita boy Frank Booth and wife of Baltimore arrive in the city to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Haney Booth and relatives for Christmas. Frank left home years ago and now holds a responsible position with the Baltimore and Ohio Railway Company, thriving across multiple departments. Another Anita boy leaves hometown to seek success through hard work and perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Booth
Baltimore
Maryland
Haney Booth
Frank
Baltimore & Ohio Railway Company
Anita
Local Social Note Highlights Visits and Holiday Activities
Mrs. Albert Karns visited the Record office Saturday. Ida Muntendam, back from Eugene, Oregon, fills her Jas. B. Lewis store position during the holidays. Mrs. Sherm F. Myers, her sister Mrs. Jean Yates, and Mrs. Bessie M. Ward hosted the Ladies' Union Club at lunch, finishing with a quilt session. Miss Louie Carey joined teachers accompanying three train loads of Iowa scholars to Lincoln tomb in Springfield Illinois. Mrs. Lafe Koob and Mrs. Martin Christensen hosted a Thimble Party with guests bringing handiwork and luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Muntendam
Eugene
Oregon
Fanny McDermott
Jas. B. Lewis
Sherm. F. Myers
Jean Yates
Bessie M. Ward
Ladies’ Union Club
Louie Carey
Red Oak
Iowa
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Ilinois
Lafe Koob
Martin Christensen
Pride in Our Own Country Thanksgiving Proclamation urged
A republican era editorial calls for continuous gratitude toward the United States and its institutions. It highlights liberty, property rights, education, and modern communication as proof of national progress and urges boosters to emphasize civic pride beyond one holiday. The piece criticizes pessimism and urges appreciation of opportunities, infrastructure, and social programs shaping American life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Aladdin
California
Christmas Gift Prompt for Subscrib ers of The Record
Subscribers are urged to pay their subscriptions by December 21 to avoid old accounts being cleared and the list transferred to a new book on January first. The note emphasizes cutting printing and mailing costs and invites readers to visit in person to understand the expense of running a weekly newspaper.
Benton Township P T A Meeting Highlights Leisure Talks
Benton No 7 P T A gathered a large crowd Friday for short talks on Our Children's Leisure Hours by Mike Metz Mrs D McDermott Fred Scarlett Evelyn Metz with a duet by Mrs Harvey Richter and Wayne Wagner. Loyal Possehl and Marilda Trimmer spoke on What I would do if I could do as I pleased. Refreshments were provided by Mrs J D McDermott and Mrs Frank L Smith followed by a social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton No
Mike Metz
D. McDermott
Fred Scarlett
Evelyn Metz
Harvey Richter
Wayne Wagner
Loyal Possehl
Marilda Trimmer
Celebrate 84th Birthday of Mrs B F Sisler
The eighty fourth birthday of Mrs. B. F. Sisler was celebrated on Sunday at the home of her son Charles Sisler. Children and grandchildren gathered to honor her with a bountiful dinner prepared by daughters and daughters in law. She remained sharp and sang her favorite hymn, applauded by all. The well wishers hope she enjoys many more birthdays and family reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Sisler
Chas. Sisler
Basketball Postponed Between Anita and Adair
A Friday night game between Anita and Adair was postponed due to a crippled electric light system making service impossible and nearly impassable roads between the towns. A new date will likely be set for later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Adair
New President Elected to Unite Board of Education
At a regular meeting on Wednesday evening Dr C E Harry was elected president to succeed Peter E Voorhees who resigned after moving to Des Moines. Voorhees had been faithful in guarding school interests. The Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational church held a social at Mr and Mrs J A Wagner's home Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unite Board of Education
C. E. Harry
Peter E. Voorhees
Des Moines
Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational Church
J. A. Wag
Thanks for a Nation’s Tone and California’s Lesson
A reflection urges gratitude and pride in the nation and its opportunities. It contrasts California’s sunlit reputation with a call to appreciation rather than boastfulness, noting improved chances for the poor and lowly compared with a century ago.
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A. W. Wiebold
Anita Telephone Company
Iowa Electric Company
Guthrie Center
Sary Repairs
Peter Scott, Jr
Num
Charles Marion Spry
Cleo E
Clarence B
Charles Jr
Clyde L. Spry
Hazel Akers
Audubon County
Clarice
Alice Everett
Alamosa
Colorado
Dell Spry
Wiota
Ida Colflesh
Blancheesh
Bruno
Scholl
The
Anita Vicin
Chicago
Leo Scholl
Charles
George Scholl
Emma Burns
This City
Lafe, Helen
John Frederic Scarlett
J. F. Scarlett
Benton Town
Record
Don A. Allen
Fres
No, California
May Hansen
L. R. Johnson
Services
Mrs
Char. M. Spry
Rebekahs
Vera B. Hook
Bertha Lewis
Anita High School
Albert Karns
Record Office
Industrial News Bureau
J. D. McDermott
Frank L. Smith
C. F. Harry New
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