Unconscious Man Hurt in Anita Auto Fall
Roy Harnden a 42 year old man lies critically injured at the Victoria hotel Anita after falling from a car running board near Evergreen cemetery. He cannot identify himself while evidence shows Spanish War service and union ties. relatives are distant and burial costs may fall to the county.
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Roy Harnden
Victoria
Anita
Evergreen Cemetery
H. E. Campbell
Eva Harnden
East Mills Street
Ottumwa
Iowa
Campbell
May Harnden
Ike
Missouri
Harnden
Lizzie Weir
Albia
Weir
United Mine Workers of America
Des Moines
G. E. Dickens
Hedrick
Council Bluffs
Kodak
Service Star Legion Elect Officers at Anita Chapter
The Anita Chapter Service Star Legion held a business meeting with growing interest. Net proceeds from Kensington hosted by Mrs. G M DeCamp totaled 12 dollars to the Legion treasury. Officers elected include Inez Stone President Elvira Hyde Vice President Genevieve DeMent Secretary Ruth Williams Corresponding Secretary Etta Karns Treasurer Hattie Bartley Historian Sue Chinn Chaplain. Installation under Mary Reed on Tuesday January 8 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Service Star Legion
Kensington
M. DeCamp
Legion
Inez Stone
Elvira Hyde
Genevieve DeMent
Ruth Williams
Etta Karns
Hattie Bartley
Sue Chinn
Mary Reed
The Christmas Homecoming
The Christmas home coming in Anita and vicinity is expected to bring many relatives and friends together with great anticipation. The passage hopes for a merry Christmas for all and expresses joyful plans for holiday gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Former Anita pastor dies after long Evangelical ministry
Rev. J. W. Hamilton, former pastor of the Anita Evangelical Church and veteran of the Civil War, died in Denver at age 83. Born January 26, 1849 in Pennsylvania, he spent decades ministering across the Des Moines conference and left two daughters, Eliza Hamilton of New York City and Rebecca Stace of Denver. His body was brought to Anita for burial beside his wife, with services at the M. E. Church conducted by Rev. B. W. McEldowney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hamilton
Anita Evangelical Church
Evangelical Conference
Iowa
Anita
James W. Hamilton
Pennsylvania
Rebecca Stace
Denver
Colorado
United Evangelical Church
Des Moines
Pyra A. Young
John C., Young
Eliza A. Hamilton
New York City
Hamilton
Stace
Evergreen Cemetery
M. E
B. W. McEldowney
New 20 by 50 Foot Steel Bridge Planned Near Anita
Supervisor H. G. Armentrout states a twenty by fifty foot steel bridge will be built on the Anita Massena road one mile south of Anita. Construction awaits finishing of a Massena bridge project expected in about ten days. A slight highway course change will remove two sharp turns near the J. E. Ruggles farm, with full completion next spring or summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Armentrout
Anita
Massena
Board of Supervisors
J. E. Ruggles
Christmas Tree Planned at M. E. Church Event
Christmas tree arrangements are complete at the M. E. Church for Monday evening December 24. Officers and teachers of the Sunday School led by the Superintendent appointed committees on securing placing decorating and providing treats for the scholars. The event is expected to be a success.
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M. E
ENTERTAIN CLASS IN FRENCH AT SHELEY HOME
Miss Ruby Grey of the Anita Public School Faculty hosted a French party at Mr and Mrs Fred M Sheleys home. Guests enjoyed French amusements and a luncheon as the group celebrated the end of their French course with a satisfied tone.
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Fred M. Sheley
Ruby Grey
Anita Public School
Miss Gray
Old Resident William Spear Ill in Anita Area
Pioneer Cass county resident William Spear, aged 86, has been seriously ill at his Anita home. He moved from Cedar County Iowa to Cass County in early days, settling in Lincoln township and later relocating after his wife’s death.
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William Spear
Anita
Mr. Spear
Cass County
Cedar County
Iowa
Lincoln Township
Pleasant Family Birthday Observance In North Anita
Mrs. Wilhelm Hettinger celebrated her seventy eighth birthday at her daughter Mrs. Louise Harderson’s home in North Anita with relatives and neighbors. The event featured birthday cake with candles and refreshments served by Mrs. Harderson. Hettinger, born in Baden Germany, has spent forty years in the United States, largely in Anita and vicinity. The family includes six children: Louise Harderson Chas Hettinger Andrew Schwab William Hettinger Mary Brockman Henry Hetlinger.
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Wilhelm Hettinger
Louise Harderson
North Anita
Harderson
Hettinger
Mother Hettinger
Baden
Germany
America
Chas. Hettinger
Anita
Andrew Schwab
William Hettinger
Meyronne
Canada
Civil War Veteran T. C. Winder Stricken by Rheumatism
T. C. Winder, known as Uncle Tom, a Civil War veteran and Crocker Brigade member, has fallen ill with a severe rheumatic attack. He has not left home for two weeks and has lived a retired life, spending winters in Florida and other milder climates after years of good health past eighty.
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T. C. Winder
Uncle Tom
Florida
Iowa
Crocker
Christmas Morning Service at Anita Congregational Church
The Anita Congregational Church hosts a 7:00 A M Christmas morning service with all Anita churches taking part. The program includes scripture reading prayers choirs and multiple addresses and musical solos reflecting the theme of peace and joy.
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Anita Congregational Church
Anita
Former Anita Lady Married in Michigan Ceremony
Mrs Nina Irving widow of the late John A Irving married Friday November 30 in Paw Paw Michigan to Fred M Williams a Marengo Ohio businessman. The couple will reside in Marengo where Williams operates a garage. Mrs Williams formerly lived in Anita and Bangor Michigan with a wide circle of friends sending best wishes.
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Nina Irving
John A. Irving
Paw Paw
Michigan
Fred M. Williams
Marengo
Ohio
Williams
Dmirs. Williams
Anita
Irving
Bangor
End of an Exciting Race at Anita High School
Seniors allegedly swapped Ford gears for racing parts and used nitro to win a charity race to Los Angeles. Four paper cars represented each class as anti tuberculosis seals pushed the pace. Seniors finished first, Freshmen second, Sophomores third, Juniors last, with total sales around 27 dollars and over 50 dollars to fund an emergency kit.
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Ford
Anita High School
Los Angeles
Southland
Turner Golden Wedding Celebration Draws Family to Hastings
On January 1 1924 Mr and Mrs Asher T Turner celebrate fifty years of marriage. Once residents of Anita they now reside in Hastings Nebraska where their children grandchildren and great grandchildren plan a large gathering led by daughter Mrs Chas Workman to honor Father and Mother Turner.
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Asher T. Turner
Anita
Hastings
Nebraska
Turner
Chas. Workman
Boy Scout Oath highlighted at Anita High chapel
Rev. Hodge spoke on The Boy Scout Oath during Friday morning chapel at Anita High School. He urged Physical Mental Moral and Spiritual growth and noted religion elevates humanity. His Darwin remarks drew interest and applause from students.
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Anita High School
Hodge
Christian Church
Organize School Head Club Forms County Tournament
Cass county School Superintendents form a Superintendents Club to promote education and hosted a Boys and Girls County Basketball Tournament at Cumberland on February 22 and 23. Two trophies will be awarded in each division. The event will be managed cooperatively.
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Cass County
Cumberland
Anita Post American Legion Elects Officers
At the regular Friday meeting of Anita Post American Legion an election filled vacancies from earlier selections. E. M. Burkhart was chosen Vice-Commander and G. M. De Camp Adjutant. Members later enjoyed an oyster supper at the Bell Cafe.
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Anita Post
American Legion
E. M. Burkhart
G. M
Wall Street Cafe Closure Prompted by Sheriff Action
The Wall Street Cafe was closed last week by the Sheriff after an Omaha wholesale house filed a court application claiming goods purchased and unpaid for. The outstanding claim reportedly exceeds the value of remaining stock and fixtures, which will be sold at a Sheriff sale.
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Wall Street
Twin Sisters Birthday Celebration at Rose Hill
On Saturday afternoon Mrs. Chas. Ragan hosted fifteen ladies at Rose Hill Avenue for the fifteenth birthday of twins Misses Inis and Iona Ragan. Guests enjoyed refreshments including popcorn candy oranges and birthday cake.
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Chas. Ragan
Rose Hill Avenue
Inis
Iona Ragan
Home From Hospital Beaming Nickie Richter Returns
Nickie Richter, after weeks as a patient in the Atlantic hospital following a major operation, is home again and in better health than in years. Relatives and friends express happiness at his improved condition.
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Nickie Richter
Atlantic Hospital
Light Sprinkle of Rain Snow and Sleet Visits Local Vicinity
A Tuesday night shower brought a mix of rain sleet and light snow to the area. Residents noted scattered precipitation and cold, unsettled conditions with no major accumulations reported.
Carrie J Nichols Pays Old Home Paper Dues
Mrs Carrie J Nichols of Atlantic sends a two dollar check as payment for the old home paper.
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Carrie J. Nichols
Atlantic
Anita Public School Teachers Visit Ruth Turner Home
The Anita public school teachers were guests at Ruth Turner’s south of Atlantic venue. They enjoyed embroidery and sewing practice, studied the current Sunday School season, and memorized the Golden Text. A Christmas grab-bag scramble concluded the evening. The teachers extended a standing acceptance for another visit.
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Anita Public
Ruth Turner
Atlantic
Anita
Turner
W C T U Holds Monthly Meeting at Mrs Porch Home
The W C T U regular meeting was held at Mrs Joshua Porch home on North College Avenue. After devotional exercises and union business the program featured readings addresses poems duets and speeches. Members conveyed best wishes for Mother Porch and the next meeting will be hosted by Mrs J D Peterson with Mesdames W S Reed and Geo Denne on program committee.
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Joshua Porch
North College Avenue
Chris. Vohs
B. W. McEldowney
W. S. Reed
A. B. Stone
Garnett
Gladys Pray
Mother Porch
J. D. Peterson
Mesdames W. S. Reed
Geo. Denne
Author warns fires may not be Klan work
A local letter asserts that many burning crosses nationwide are not the Ku Klux Klan’s work and that authentic Klansmen would show official order seals. The editor hints at broader, undocumented clan activities in public and private life.
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Ku Klux Klan
Onlu
Anita Young Miss Helen Dinsmore to Wed James H. Gaffney Jr
Anita talys announce engagement of Helen E Dinsmore daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Dinsmore Anita to James H Gaffney Jr Cedar Falls Iowa with wedding set January 16 at Anita luncheon hosted by family and guests including Mesdames Holton Lang Biges Robinson Wagner Williams Vetter Mahan Correll Gundrum and Miss Crawford Violin selections by Dorothy Dinsmore and Florence Rickel favor views show home in Cedar Falls Gaffney a prominent local businessman Dinsmore has taught in Cedar Falls schools and at the Iowa State Teachers College
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W. H. Dinsmore
Anita
Helen E
James H. Gaffney, Jr
Cedar Falls
Iowa
KE. S. Holton
G. F. Lang
W. T. Biges
D. Robinson
W. H. Wagner, Jr
P. T. Williams
Joe Vetter
Humility Crawford
Vernon Mahan
Guthie Cyner
Muriel Correll
aAduaic
Marie Gundrum
Ase
Dorothy Dinsmore
Florence Rickel
Misa Dinsmore
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Gaffney
Anita and Stuart Clash In Double Header Basketball
Anita girls dominate Casey with a 53 to 3 win while Casey fails to score in the girls game. Anita boys beat Casey 24 to 14 as they pull away late. Both Casey teams travel to Lewis for a Friday double header. The schedule lists all remaining double headers through February.
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Anita
Stuart
Casey
Anita Girls
Thorle Robison
Lewis
Adair
Massena
Fontanelle
Christmas Cantata “Santa To The Rescue” at Anita Congregational
The Anita Congregational Sunday School announces a Christmas Cantata titled Santa To The Rescue to be performed on Christmas Eve and invites all to attend.
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Anita Congregational Sunday School
Santa
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France
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A. A. Robertson
Glory To God
Anthem
Angels
the Prince of Peace
H. P. Ziegler
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C. W. Garlock
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