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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1923
Page
4
The Anita Record is recorded as second class mail matter under the act of Congress of March 8, 1879, with entry dated January 2, 1913, at the Anita post office in Cass County Iowa.
Mrs. Bessie Weston Parkinson of Massena shows improvement after recent treatment in Des Moines. Foreign migration to the United States is noted for immediate employment, occasionally with ballot-box abuses. October US exports reach 402 million while imports total 303 million, yielding a 99 million trade surplus. H. M. Boorman of Atlantic visits to pursue claims against Citizens' State Bank.
A fragment contrasts distressing natural snow with more engaging images that invite attention. The author notes pleasant things to view and possibly shovel, framing winter scenes as more appealing to explore.
The Luman family of Lincoln township has been released from quarantine after weeks of diphtheria isolation. They had a fifteen year old daughter lost to the disease and the mother had a severe attack.
Friday afternoon the Bridge Club members were hosted by Mrs. Hobart E. Newton on West Main Street. After luncheon, Mrs. Edwin Burkhart received a Stork Shower with gifts to stock the cabinet.
Everett Kelloway and wife of Marshalltown Iowa visited the Kelloway home Sunday in Anita among his wide circle of friends. A graduate of the State University of Iowa City he now writes insurance for the New York Life Company and is meeting with great success.
About fifty neighbors and friends of the G F Gustin family of Anita now in Guthrie county gathered at the farm to husk and crib roughly 2000 bushels of corn. Women joined with baskets to provide meals for the workers. The event follows the death of Mr Gustin and a serious injury to his eldest son when an auto collision caused the team to run away.
Juanita Rebekah Lodge elected officers for January 1 to June 30 1924 Dosha Scholl Noble Grand Marie Bontrager Vice Grand Vera B Hook Secretary Bertha Lewis Treasurer Trustees H Clay Lewis Nellie Holmes and Mary Reed Installation will occur before January 1 conducted by District Deputy Grand officers.
The Ladies' Union Club held its regular meeting at Mrs J D Peterson's North Rose Hill Avenue home with high attendance. Members finished a couple of quits and enjoyed Mother Peterson's dinner, a favored meal among diners.
The L. O. C. met at Mrs. Ernest Burke’s home on West Main Street with full attendance. Mrs. Leo Bongere served as substitute, and after a Bridge session a luncheon followed as the business meeting concluded.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian church conducted all-day sessions at the church on Wednesday and Thursday. They served dinner and supper to the workers restoring the building and also completed six comforters and one quilt.
Geo. W. Marsh and wife traveled Tuesday to Long Beach California for the winter months. They anticipate enjoying special features and attractions unique to the sunshine state and, after one winter there, they expect to return with increased affection for California.
An advertisement from A. P. Choate promotes a new line of markers and headstones with inviting pricing for first class gravemarkers. It urges readers to call and review the line for a favorable offer.
John Wade called Friday evening and left his check in payment for the home paper.
Mrs. Irene McNeil of Atlantic stayed in the city last week as a guest at the home of John Row and Mrs. Laure Beerkin.
Silk and Wool Hesa presents a broad selection for men and women with numerous patterns and new colorways, each displayed in a Helly box.
Ernest E. B. Berke and his wife with two sons Raymond and Gail visit Wiota for Ban day, staying at the home of Mrs. Burke's mother Mrs. A Ball enseifer.
Dr. G. M. Adair and his wife have taken possession of the G. F. Lattig dwelling house, moving into the residence and assuming occupancy as new owners or tenants.
Advertisement asserts dependable service with each Holly box hose priced at 2.66 dollars. Mentions a racket or scandal term unclear but suggests consumer offer and price point.
William J. Weston is staying in Springfield Missouri for a few days with his former army comrade L W Stone and his wife.
Dr. D. L. Beane of Adair, a longtime osteopath and chiropractor in Amite and friend of the Record’s editor, mails a check to renew his subscription.
Ralph H. Miller, former cashier of the Citizens' State Bank of this city, has been placed in charge of the Ringsted bank by order of the State Banking department after its doors were closed.
Miss Vera Hook was the Monday guest of Mrs G C Buckley at Stuart. The social visit highlighted local hospitality and community ties in the Stuart area.
Mrs Mary Heckman and her sons lease the John Row farm northwest of Anita. The notice promotes blankets as ideal gifts with new large plaids in Lavender Gold Blue and Pink. All wool blankets are priced at 8.50 in a sale highlighting values.
Dress shirts in silk stripe madras with new patterns offered in Holly boxes. Each shirt priced from 2.00 to 3.50 dollars. RACKET.
Mrs. Benj Wagner acted as genial hostess to the C. O. Z. Club at her Elm street residence. A one o'clock dinner was served at "The Homeland" by Mrs. F. R. Howard.
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