Eighty Third Birthday Celebration for Mrs. Sisler
The eighty third birthday of Mrs. B. F. Sisler was celebrated at the Sisler home in Anita with a family dinner hosted by her daughter Mrs. Ida Muntendam. Surviving children, grandchildren, and relatives gathered from Iowa Nebraska and Canada for the anniversary.
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B. F. Sisler
Sisler
Anita
Rockingham
Virginia
William Keist
Bellvue
Jackson County
Iowa
Belvue
Benjamin F. Sisler
Cass County
Benton Township
Wm. E
Frank L
Chas. E
Ida Muntendam
Alla Bowen
Myrtle Steinmetz
Anita and
Vicinity
Carrie Galvin
Randolph
Nebraska
Fanny McDermott
Eugene
Oregon
Grace Taylor
Hughenden
Canada
Walter Sisler
Extra
Rose McDermott
David H. McDermott
Maudie Sisler
Simpson College
Indianola
Mother Sisler
Mother Sister
Men’s Meeting Inaugurated At M. E. Church
A Sunday afternoon Men’s Meeting was started at the M. E. Church and will continue indefinitely. The initiative aims to benefit attendees and influence community conditions. Rev. McEldowney leads with church groups Epworth League Sunday School and midweek meetings, supported by the congregation.
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M. E
McEldowney
Epworth League
School funds in Grant township eyed for preferred claim
C E Parker C M Spry and Ed Reimers visited Atlantic Friday to pursue a preferred claim on Grant township school funds deposited in Citizens State Bank. Officials have hired an attorney to study the case and seek favorable court action.
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C. E. Parker
C. M. Spry
Eddie Reimers
Atlantic
Grant Township
Citizens’ State Bank
President Coolidge’s First Public Message Published
The Record prints the president’s remarks read to congress now in session. It highlights his first public utterance after a period of silence on current issues and the new administration’s views.
Hook and West celebrate 58th wedding anniversary
Walter Hook and Flavia C West quietly celebrated their fifty eighth wedding anniversary at their Anita home in Cass county with gratitude for over four score years of life and marriage. They were married in Galesburg Illinois on December 7 1865 and moved to Cass county in 1872. Walter at 88 and Flavia at 83 remain active in community life though fragile health for him and youthful spirit for her mark their long union.
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Walter Hook
Flavia C. West
Galesburg
Illinois
Cass County
Anita
Hook
Mother Hook
Look
Mothr Hook
Henery Ford
Juanita Rebekah
State Assembly
Social Dance at the Hotel Victor ia
The usual Saturday evening social dance was held at the Hotel Victor ia. A warning suggests that those who reveal too much about themselves soon become acquainted in the local community.
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Hotel Victoria
Former Anita Man Stricken in Severe Stroke
Frank Richey, longtime Anita resident and former employee for J. M. Garside and others, has suffered a severe stroke leaving him nearly helpless. He lives at the Odd Fellows Home in Mason City Iowa where staff and fellow members will provide special care, honoring his past service to the lodge and community.
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Frank Richey
Anita
Mason City
Iowa
J. M. Garside
Walter Hook
Bert Willison
C. C. Plunkett
Odd Fellows’ Home
Anita Lodge No
Odd Fellows
Frank
Odd
Sunday M E Church Receives New Members Baptisms
At the Sunday morning service the M E Church opened its doors for new members and conducted baptism and final reception. Miss Dorothy Dinsmore and Florence Rickel provided instrumental selections, and Mrs. Bessie M Ward sang. Treasurer R D Vernon reported a favorable financial outlook if current contributions continue. The church board weekly payment plan for apportions is gaining broad support and seen as a practical approach.
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M. E. Church
Dorothy Dinsmore
Florence Rickel
Bessie M. Ward
R. D. Vernon
Rock Island Railway Worker Loses Finger Joint
R. W. Lowden a east section employee on the Rock Island railway suffered a severe accident Sunday while on duty. His third finger of the right hand was caught in the cog-wheels of a speeder, mangling the first joint and requiring amputation performed by Dr. H. E. Campbell.
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R. W. Lowden
Rock Island Railway
H. E. Campbell
Making It a County Affair in Cass County
The Cass county grand jury actions show Anita and nearby towns share population decline and a move toward impartial distribution of special favors aimed at preventing hard feelings between communities.
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Anita
Cass County
Grand Jury
Fine flavored Florida fruit for a milestone marriage
Mrs. Lora Fitch Houston of DeLand Florida sent a crate of fruit raised on her Florida premises to honor the fifty eighth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hook and celebrate Mother Hook turning eighty three. The gift was gratefully acknowledged.
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Walter Hook
Mother Hook
Lora Fitch Houston
DeLand
Florida
Atlantic visitors in Anita spark town talk
Chas. Applegate and Dr. Cullison of Atlantic were business visitors in Anita on Tuesday. The report hints at a public debate about the role of local officials, noting the idea that every town should have one strong, credible spokesperson.
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Chas. Applegate
Dr. Cullison
Atlantic
Anita
Carey hosts generous dinner for friends at home
A company of friends were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. John L. Carey at their home on Thursday The highlight was a bountiful dinner prepared by Mrs Carey whose reputation among their large circle of friends is noted and recalled in various gatherings.
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John L. Carey
Anita Boy Is Making Good In North Dakota Ranching Comeback
Harry Scholl, former Anita resident, visits the old family, shows prospering Washburn North Dakota holdings. He owns hundreds of acres land used for grain and stock raising, ships cattle hogs and sheep to Minneapolis St Paul and Chicago, and attended the international livestock exhibition in Chicago before returning home.
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Harry Scholl
Anita
Chas. Scholl
Harry
Washburn
North Dakota
Scholl
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Chicago
Anita Young Man Scoring at Iowa State College
Bernard Cecil son of Mr and Mrs J B Cecil is at Iowa State College Ames studying general electrical engineering and making rapid progress in studies and work He is a graduate of Anita High School The note adds a local memory about Anita Main Mud Way and a past street paving era with strong language toward it.
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Bernard Cecil
J. B. Cecil
Iowa State College
Ames
Bernard
Anita High School
Anita
Savings Certificates Exhausted At Anita Post Office
Postmaster Ed L Newton announces the second installment of U S Savings Certificates is exhausted and a new supply will be ordered promptly. The government pays 4.5 percent interest in advance on investments of 25 100 and 1000 dollars. Certificates mature in five years and are popular as safe investments.
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Ed. L. Newton
U. S
Anita
Anita Young Man Goes West
Leland Jewett son of Mr and Mrs S G Jewett left last week for Los Angeles California to work for his uncle A T Lewis a contractor and builder The Anita High School graduate with a record of industry during the Anita Street paying job bids fair in his new venture as he begins his career away from home
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Leland Jewett
S. G. Jewett
Los Angeles
California
A. T. Lewis
Anita High School
Anita Street
Turkeys Tumble After Thanksgiving Price Runup
The turkey market cools from soaring pre holiday prices as city markets flood with high priced birds. Even wealthy buyers balk, leaving surplus stock unsold and later needing sacrifices at Christmas.
Missionary Society Hosts Monthly Congregational Meeting
Members of the Missionary Society of the Congregational Church gathered at Mrs. Wm. H. Wagner's home for the regular monthly meeting. Mrs. A. A. Robertson led an unusually interesting program, well rendered, as luncheon was served by the hostess and helpers to attendees.
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Missionary Society of the Congregational Church
Wm. H. Wagner
A. A. Robertson
Harvey Richter
Zate Biggs
Two-Sixty Club Hosts Pleasant Evening
The Two-Sixty Club attended a cordial session at Miss June Karns home on Wednesday. A luncheon of fried chicken accompanied the games and prizes. Miss Mildred Lamborn won the high score and gave the consolation prize to Miss Ida Dorale.
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June Karns
Mildred Lamborn
Ida Dorale
Anita City Paying Assessments Urged Before Deadline
December 19 1923 is the last day for paying street assessments on Anita contracts two three and four to avoid penalties. Officials note heavy lump sums reduce interest and bond volume while urging residents to pay what they can amid tough financial conditions. Citizens are asked to remain hopeful conditions will improve for the broader community.
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Anita
Second Number a Success at Anita Entertainment Course
George E. Francis delivered the second program for the School and Community Entertainment Course in Anita. He impressed listeners with analysis and oratory, urging a moral approach to national issues guided by the idea, “Whatsoever ye would that others do unto you.”
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Anita
George E. Francis
Dr. Francis
America
Greetings to Old Friends
Miss Hannah A Boyle longtime resident and former superintendent of the Atlantic East Side Public School enjoys good health. Now retired and living at 9 Bradford Ave Crafton Pennsylvania, she remains interested in Anita and nearby community.
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Anita
Hannah A. Boyle
Miss Boyle
Atlantic East Side
Bradford Ave
Crafton
Pennsylvania
Passing of Old Land Marks
A large number of the ponderous Maple trees about town, that have outlived their usefulness, and reached that stage of danger to life and property, are being cut down and utilized for fuel. The winter grew up with many of these old trees, and their final passing is regretted by those who enjoyed their beauty, grandeur and shade through the years.
In Love with New Home
The N. P. Neilson family recently moved from Anita to Los Angeles California and report they are nicely located and pleased with their new home. Mr. Neilson works in contracting and building and has abundant work.
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N. P. Neilson
Anita
Los Angeles
California
Lunger Sister Resumes Home in Mayetta Kansas
Wm. Scholl received a letter from his sister Mrs. Mary Lunger reporting she has recovered enough from illness to leave Topeka hospital and return home to Mayette Kansas. The Lunger family formerly lived near Anita.
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Wm. Scholl
Mary Lunger
Topeka
Kansas
Mayette
Lunger
Anita
Local visitors D R Jones and W B Clark in the city
D R Jones of Casey and W B Clark of Menlo were in the city Monday.
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D. R. Jones
Casey
W. EB. Clark
Menlo
The
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Flavia C. West Hook
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Spokane
Washington
Anita Man
Anita Boy
Anita Young Man
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