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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
4
The Anita Cass County Record notes ongoing crime concerns and political tensions in 1927 Iowa. It references the U S Ambassador to Mexico, Governor Al Smith, and Lowden as political figures shaping national sentiment. The piece warns of a forthcoming 1928 political clash and mentions fears about lawlessness and internal threats.
Frank White made his annual visit to the Record office Tuesday receiving a subscription to the old home paper.
A Christmas morning program at Congo Church features carols and readings. Rev. Leora Miars, Elder Wayne Greene, and Prof. W Garlock deliver addresses, with solos and anthems by Wenonah Forshay Anita East Bessie Myers Lowell and others.
D L McDermott son of Mr and Mrs Jas D McDermott is employed in a printing office at Lovell Wyoming.
S. P. Nasser, a well known longtime resident of the Anita area, has leased the Walter Beel farm north of Anita and took possession last week after returning from several years in Chicago.
Mr and Mrs Madison C Bales longtime Cass county residents now in Fort Collins Colorado celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary on Sunday December 25 relatives and friends across Cass county are invited to extend congratulations and best wishes to Mad and Ina Bales.
Postmaster Ed L Newton received notice from Washington that President Coolidge nominated him for a third term and his appointment was forwarded for confirmation. He had endorsement from Congressman William Green Senator Smith Brookhart and Daniel Steck. Commission to date December 19 1927 and run four years.
The Taw. Co. Fort Ue group held a stress meeting at the home of Mrs. George Dersec. L B Trum Wull F H Ora Jennie Miller and George Den gave readings and a piano solo by Jere Sche. Refreshments were served. The Union sent a large box of home made cookies to soldiers at Fort Ringold. The next meeting will be at Mrs. George Scholl on East Main Street.
Martin Christensen of Shaffer and Christensen has been awarded a gold wrist watch as a premium for exceptional efforts in selling used Chevrolet cars during late November and early December. The piece encourages making Christmas joyful for children and reflects on humanity and kindness during the season.
A passage from the Illinois Bureau Farmer lauds Congressman Wm. R. Green of Iowa’s ninth district for defending the federal estate or inheritance tax. It notes his opposition to repeal efforts, his role as Ways and Means Committee chair writing the revenue bill, and his support for taxes on the wealthy. The column also lists local notes on visits, sales, and community events across Cass County.
The Pythian Sisters held their regular meeting Monday night, conducted the business session, then distributed the annual grab-bag and enjoyed refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Wm Hansen brought their baby girl to Anita for burial in Evergreen cemetery and have now returned home to Council Bluffs.
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