Augusta E Atwood obituary in Anita Iowa
Mrs Augusta Emily Alden Atwood born August 6 1857 in Jackson County Iowa died December 12 1928 at 12 15 am in Anita Iowa age 71 4 6 from long illness She married William Atwood a pioneer of Anita and had eleven children two died in infancy Survived by two daughters Mrs D W Wright Fort Dodge and Mrs Alice Walling Keokuk and seven sons Bert Bert Atwood Perry Charles Roy Thomas Clyde Lloyd John Atwood Anita Funeral held at Anita Christian Church conducted by Rev Wayne Greene with interment in Evergreen Cemetery
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Augusta Emily
Alden) Atwood
Jackson County
Iowa
Anita
Cass County
William Atwood
Mother Atwood
Lloyd *Alden
D. W. Wright
Fort Dodge
Alice Walling
Keokuk
Delbert Atwood
Perry
Charles
Roy
Thomas
Clyde
Lloyd
John Atwood
Mary Hunt
Council Bluffs
Nora Parker
Morey Alden
Stuart
Walling
Anita Christian Church
Wayne Greene
Evergreen Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Augusta Atwood
The Atwood families express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness, sympathy, and tributes during the long illness and after the death of our beloved mother Mrs. Augusta Atwood, to be cherished in our hearts.
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Augusta Atwood
Atwood
American Legion Auxiliary Unit Holds Heavy December Meeting
The Unita Unit met at Mrs. C. L. D. Miller's home with a heavy agenda. duties included Christmas beer supply and $5.00 sent to support soldiers and hospital boxes. Members discussed the Kellogg Pact and exchanged Christmas letters with Allied nations, as yearbooks were distributed and refreshments served. The unit plans the January 11, 1929 meeting at Mrs. Ed Newton's home with Mrs. Phil T. Williams in charge.
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Unita Unit
American Legion Auxiliary
C. L. D. Miller
Sunny Crest Hospital
Dubuque
Iowa
Anita
W. S. Reed
Eliza Biggs
Leslie Bean
Worth Chastain
Guy Steinmetz
An Old Friend Remembers Anita in 1928 Letter
A letter dated December 15 1928 from Los Angeles to Sherm Major reflects on Anita Iowa, praising the tourist park City Concert Park and the grove now named Anita’s Tourist Park. The writers express fond memories, celebrate growth, and extend holiday wishes to the town and its residents.
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Sherm
Anita
Talking a Well Man Sicks The Easiest Way
An outspoken lament on unreliable rhetoric during crises, arguing for calm practical action over alarmist talk. Mentions Mrs A M Acker and a new baby returning from Atlantic as a minor local note.
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A. M. Acker
Atlantic
Masons Elect Officers for Dence Lodge 380
At the regular meeting of D ence Lodge No. 380 A F and A held Tuesday night officers for the ensuing year were elected Eddie Reimers Worshipful Master Harry Jordan Senior Warden Dewey Robinson Junior Warden H O Stone Treasurer Joe Vetter Secretary Dr H E Campbell Trustee for three years Following the election the third degree was conferred on a candidate and the members then enjoyed a feast of oysters and trimming s
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Dence Lodge No
Eddie Reimers
Harry Jordan
Dewey Robinson
H. O. Stone
Joe Vetter
H. E. Campbell
Two Act Playlet by Sunday School Girls
Mrs. H. E. Campbell's sixth grade girls from the Congregational church presented a two act missionary dramatization last Sunday. The playlet depicted Japanese life focusing on child widows and the needs of Japan, highlighting the Gospel story and missionary work. The class, teacher, and Sunday School are commended for their careful preparation and effort.
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H. E. Campbell
Congregational Church
Japan
Reed and Weise illness and PTA meeting announced
The article notes David C. Reed remains ill for months and Hugo Weise is at home with flu. It also lists the Anita Parent Teachers Association meeting set for Thursday December 20 at the High School Auditorium.
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Anita Parent Teachers’ Association
Mrs Nellie Eneix Leaves for Eagle Grove Holidays
Mrs Nellie Eneix will travel this week to Eagle Grove Iowa to spend the holidays with her son Roy H Eneix and family.
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Nellie Eneix
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Roy H. Eneix
Anita Business Men Open House Plans for Christmas Event
The Greater Anita Club invites all townspeople to an open house on December 21 in Anita. From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. lunch and hot coffee will be served free at the Anita General Service Company room. A decorated municipal Christmas Tree on Main Street will host a seven thirty p.m. program with vocal music and Old Santa Claus giving treats to children.
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Greater Anita Club
Anita General Service Company
Anita
Main St
Santa Claus
Union Christmas Service at Anita Congregational Church
The early Christmas morning service begins at 7:00 at the Anita Congregational church with a program of preludes, carols, and readings. Rev. Wayne Greene Rev. E. O. Douglass and Rev. Greene deliver addresses joined by vocal solos and anthems.
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Anita Congregational Church
Wayne Greene
Fortnightly Dinner and Bridge Club at Heckman Home
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Heckman hosted the Fortnightly Dinner and Bridge Club Friday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Robinson. High score among men went to Dr. A. M. Mikkelsen and among women to Mrs. Reba Rasmussen.
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Lester Heckman
Arthur R. Robinson
A. M. Mikkelsen
Reba Rasmussen
Pioneer Rose Perry Dies After 13 Years in Extra
Rose E. Bonham Perry, longtime Extra resident and Audubon County pioneer, died Saturday December 8 after a stroke during a Nebraska visit. Funeral services were held December 10 at the Extra Christian church. interment in Extra cemetery. She was born February 22, 1853 in Virginia, married Edmund B. Perry in 1878, and lived on farms in Johnson and Audubon townships before moving to Extra in 1915. Surviving are four sons, two daughters, a sister, and a host of relatives. one son died in World War I.
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Extra
Rose Perry
Audubon County
Christian Church
Sherman R. Moore
Rose E. Bonham
Berryville
Virginia
Edmund B. Perry
Johnson County
Iowa
Audubon Township
Mr. Perry
Hunter Perry
Omaha
Nebraska
Edward J. Perry
Hastings
Charles
Clarence Perry
Edgar
J. E. Lewis
Brayton
Dallas Layland
Audubon
Alice Walker
San _ Benito
Texas
Onson
Bordeaux
France
The
Eastern Star
Chapter 313
Legion Auxiliary
Eastern Star Club
Audubon Co. Journal
Civil War Veteran John C. Kelley In Serious Condition
John C. Kelley, eighty four, a Civil War veteran, has suffered another severe attack after months of ill health. He remains in serious condition receiving care from his wife Mother Kelley and son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Nelson. A recent operation gave temporary relief but a second operation is not advised due to age.
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John C. Kelley
Kelley
A. J. Nelson
Visits Old Home Folks
Chas W Hook of Cedar Rapids spent the past week in Anita as a welcome guest of his mother Mrs Flavia C Hook and sister Miss Vera B Hook. Though retired with a pension from Cedar Rapids Insurance Co after years of service, company calls show his valued help remains indispensable and he is ready to respond.
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Chas. W. Hook
Cedar Rapids
Anita
Flavia C. Hook
Vera B. Hook
Cedar Rapids Insurance Company
Charlie
Parsons College Debating Team Chooses Six From Seventeen
Oliver Wagner of Massena, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Wagner, Massena, is named on the Parsons College debating team at Fairfield. The team of six was chosen from a group of seventeen to debate the question whether a substitute for trial by jury should be adopted. If he resembles his father he should win easily.
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Oliver Wagner
Ed. Wagner
Massena
Parsons College
Fairfield
Plowed Through Mud To Attend Board Meeting
Supervisor H. G. Armentrout traveled from Lincoln township to Anita by mud covered road to join a Board meeting. He and Mrs. Armentrout rode the evening train back to Anita after attending the session.
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H. G. Armentrout
Atlantic
Lincoln Township
Anita
Mrs. Armentrout
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