Death of Arthur D Dean in Glendale follows long illness
Arthur Daniel Dean aged forty five, a longtime Anita resident and former city marshal, died in Glendale Grant Sanitarium from complications after a year long illness. Born December 1880 in Victor Kansas, he moved to Iowa with his family, married Maude Moore in 1899, and fathered eight children. He served in many civic roles including education board member and auctioneer. Funeral plans pending with services at the M E Church in Anita.
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Grant Township
Improving Light System Rebuilt by Iowa Electric in Guthrie Center
Iowa Electric Company completed the Guthrie Center light system at a cost of 20000. Ten workers spent most of the summer on the project. Plans include a 3000 three phase power line at Anita and a 5000 rebuild of Linden, with winter work across the region and wider rural interest shown by Anita Service Star Legion members.
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Town of
Linden
Anita Service Star Legion
Johann Christian Heckman Dies in Extra Iowa at 78
Johann Christian Heckman longtime resident of extra Iowa died Wednesday evening at his home aged 78 after a stroke and long illness. Born in Baden Germany August 24 1846 he immigrated to America in 1883 and lived near Adair then Extra. Survived by wife second Mrs Louisa Wade children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral held Sunday at St John s Lutheran with Rev George Griesse. Interment in parish cemetery beside second wife.
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Christ Heckman Sr
Baden
Germany
Boosting On Empty Stomach and Local Enterprises
A country editor notes that vigorous effort from a key figure is unlikely due to an empty stomach. The columnist laments the lack of substantial prospects to fill the void and comments on the unusual expectation that hard physical work should accompany health motives.
Bowen Elected to Anita School Board
At a Friday meeting of the Anita Board of Education Clyde H. Bowen was elected to fill the vacancy created by P. E. Voorhees resignation. The board credits tax reductions and economy over the past two years and vows loyal support from the new member.
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Anita Board of Education
Clyde H. Bowen
P. E. Voorhees
Des Moines
County Supervisor Purchases Pony For Duty Rides
Supervisor H. G Armentrout of the first district bought a $5 mustang pony a $25 saddle and a 50 cent bridle after a winter storm made highways nearly impassable He often travels long distances for duty and now must stand during meals while eating bread pork and beans, turning joy rides into work.
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H. G Armentrout
Mustang
Insurance已 by Charles Spry life policy details
The late Charles M. Spry carried four thousand dollars in life insurance with three carriers. Two thousand dollars were in Modern Woodmen of America and one thousand dollars each in Standard and Prudential. Mrs Spry is named beneficiary in all policies and claim proofs have been filed. payment expected soon.
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Chas. M. Spry
Woodmen
Amer
Spry
Golden Wedding Celebration for Aldrich Family
Observance of the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs D Aldrich of this city set for Thursday December 18 1924. The couple now with relatives in Illinois will return for Christmas day events at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Wayne Bullock with a family reunion and dinner.
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D. Aldrich
Wayne Bullock
Aldrich
Short on Real Rations and Threats at Christmas
The passage mocks individuals armed with a bludgeon or knife, noting the lack of peace and goodwill during Christmas. It suggests harsh consequences for those who partake in such violence, implying a souring of humane instincts.
Washington plan to shift postal costs onto publishers
An op-ed argues that officials in Washington aim to cover the post office deficit by raising newspaper postage again. The piece contends newspapers have already seen a 50 percent increase in recent years and suggests choosing another industry as the scapegoat to relieve publishers.
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Washington
Post Office
Miss Hannah A. Boyle Enjoys Good Health in Crafton
Friends recall Miss Hannah A. Boyle former Anita resident and longtime educator now living in Crafton Pennsylvania. Former Anita teacher and East Side School superintendent in Atlantic, she is noted for her years of service and is in unusually good health at home.
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Hannah A. Boyle
Anita
Crafton
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Miss Boyle
East Side
Atlantic
Christmas cards and booklets for sale at BONGERS BROS
Christ mas cards and booklets offered for inspection at Bongers Bros in 61 inches? The ad highlights their holiday selections and invites customers to view the assortment.
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Bongers Bros
W C T U Meeting Hosted by Mrs George Deane
The W C T U gathered Tuesday afternoon with unusually large attendance led by County Chairman Mrs A G Dalton from Atlantic who spoke on the Cedar Rapids state convention and hopes for further honors from President Dalton. A dainty luncheon followed hosted by Mrs Deane with helpers Mrs W S Reed and Mrs J D Peterson. The program featured violin solos by Dorothy Dinsmore Jane Scholl Roscoe Porch and piano by Florence Rickel and Freda Scholl. The next regular meeting will be at Mrs A B Stone’s home with Mrs Stone and Mrs E C Porch directing.
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George Deane
A. G. Dalton
Atlantic
Cedar Rapids
Dalton
W. S. Reed
J. D. Peterson
Jane Scholl
Freda Scholl
Roscoe Porch
Florence Rickel
A. B. Stone
Stone
E. C. Porch
Shower for Coming Bride Miss La Verne Steele
Miss La Verne Steele was guest of honor at a pre nuptial shower hosted by her sister Miss Phyllis on Saturday afternoon at Mrs James Furman’s home on West Main Street Anita. Friends and Anita High School classmates attended. Gifts were opened by the bride to be as Mildred and Virginia Weaver assisted in serving a lunch.
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la Verne Steele
Phyllis
James Furman
West Main
Elements Immune In Storm Destruction Case At Anita
A past judgment against a telephone company for mutilation and destruction of trees along Anita streets during wire stringing was paid. The article notes damages cannot be collected from the elements. It cites that in the fiscal year ending June 20 1274, 8620 miles of federal aid roads were completed nationwide.
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United Statea
Christmas With Grandma in Ames Holiday Homecoming
Mrs. H. E. Campbell and two children Dora Jean and Howard Elmer will spend Christmas week in Ames Iowa at the home of Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Maxwell who will host a holiday homecoming for children and grandchildren. Dr. H. E. Campbell plans to spend Christmas day at the Maxwell residence and join the festivities.
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H. E. Campbell
Dora Jean
Howard Elmer
Ames
Iowa
A. B. Maxwell
Maxwell
Death of Hazel Anderson Former Anita Resident
Announcement of the death of Miss Hazel Anderson a former Anita resident who grew up here and taught. She died in California after a long illness. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs W O Anderson two sisters Miss Laura Anderson of Anita Mrs Chas W Major of Enid Oklahoma and three brothers Willis Edward and Arnigta Anderson of Eckley Colorado. Body placed in a vault and will be brought to Anita for burial.
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Mrs. W. O. Anderson
Jor
Enid
Oklahoma
Willis
Edward
Amaigta Anderson
Eckley
Colorado
Miss Laura
Anita
Service Star Legion to Host Mrs Mayer as Speaker
Mrs Max Meyer of Iowa City National Educational Chairman of the Service Star Legion will speak in Anita next January. Her appearance includes two free lectures and is promoted as open to all. Attendance is encouraged for both the afternoon and evening talks.
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Max Meyer
Iowa City
National Educational
Service Star Legion
Legion
Anita
The
Masons Elect Officers At Obedieres Lodge No 80
Obedieres Lodge No 80 A F and A M elected officers for the coming year. Art Armentrout is Worshipful Master L A Chaney Senior Warden Van Underwood Junior Warden H O Stone Treasurer Marsh Millhollin Secretary Robt Scott Trustee Installation is set for the next regular meeting in January with Masons only and refreshments to follow.
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Obedieres Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Art Armentrout
L. A. Chaney
van Underwood
H. O. Stone
Back to California Again
R. H. Haltom, son-in-law of Dr and Mrs W E Fish, moved his family to Portland, Oregon, several months ago and has been transferred to Los Angeles by his employer. They are home again among Anita people scattered across California on Iowa Day, a real town and community homecoming.
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R. H. Haltom
W. E. Fish
Portland
Oregon
Los Angeles
California
Anita
Iowa
Mrs Hook Celebrates Eighty-Fourth Birthday
Mrs Walter Hook marked her eighty fourth birthday with greetings from relatives and friends. A box of peanut candy arrived as a gift but she noted that a bundle of all day suckers would have been more fitting for her years.
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Walter Hook
Mother Hook
Woodmen Camp 1537 Elect Officers
Officers of Grove Camp No. 1537 Modern Woodmen of America were elected at their recent meeting S K Wilson venerable consul M C Hutchinson worthy advisor Chas L Wilson banker A R Robinson clerk S V Metheny escort W F Wise sentry Clifford Metheny watchman PF H Osep trustee
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Grove Camp
Woodmen of
America
S. K. Wilson
M. C. Hutchinson
Chas. L. Wilson
A. R. Robinson
S. V. Metheny
W. F. Wise
Clifford Metheny
H. Osep
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A. D. Dean
Arthur D. Dean
Glendale
Mrs
Daisy Grant
Arthur Daniel Dean
Mrs. J. M. Dean
Victor
Kansas
Cass County
Miss Maude Moore
Kenneth
Jessie
Clifton
Evelyn
Kathryn
Doris
Robbie
Betty
Dean
Ness
Jessie Dean
M. E. Church
Masonic Lodge
Evergreen Cemetery
Anita High School Association
Wm. Wahlert
Floyd DeMent
Guy Steinmetz
P. T. Williams
Chas. Karns
Stuart High School
Basketeers
the Fund For the
Baltimore
Maryland
Stuart
Jon Daugher
Helena, Montana
Clarence
Petty
Tuscon, Arizona
Cal
Cordelia Francis
Joy) McCormick
Massena, New York
Assur
Griswold
Cormick
Nancy Vadane
Florence Eby
Lewis
Effie
David
George
Sam
Burlington
Hanley
Ralph
Omaha
Mrs. McCormick
Presbyterian
Johann Christian Heckman
Christina Reichert
Adair
Extra
Country
Mr. Heckman
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Rev
George Griesse
Louisa
Carl Heckman
Exira
Susie
Schlater
Dexter
Redfield
den and
C. T. Har
Mr. McCormick
J. Joy
Clyde Bowen
the County Board of
Ment
Ica
Prudential Insurance Com
Illinois
Gram
Grandma
Anita GiRtt
Hazel Anderson
Miss Anderson Pas
Hop
Ing
Mer
Laura An
Service Star
Masons
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