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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1924
Page
5
Herbert Von Blohm, a rural route carrier on Route No. 4, spent Sunday in Omaha visiting family and taking a brief trip away from his route duties.
Miss Gertrude Richter, employed in Des Moines, spent Sunday in Anita visiting friends and noting local surroundings.
Bill Petty checked on the Rec ord animals Saturday but found nothing to his liking and withdrew from the scene.
An Adair boy sustained the loss of an eye after a collision while coasting. Joe Johnson is seriously ill at his Anita home with ulcers in the stomach.
Miss Green of Greenfield is elected to fill the fourth grade vacancy in Anita schools caused by the resignation of Miss Ruth Turner.
Mrs. Wm. R. Koob of Brayton spent Friday in the city with her mother Mrs. Benj. Wagner, who has been quite ill, and with other relatives.
Illness of Cap Oaks secretary and treasurer forces postponement of the Oak Ridge Telephone Company annual meeting to Saturday February 9th.
Mrs. Benj Wagner, previously ill at her Anita residence, shows marked improvement. Her daughter Mrs. Wm Kirkham has spent the week with her, providing support.
East Grant items note Bert Pine shipping a carload of cattle this week. Mrs. A L Turner guest at Ed Weatherby home Wednesday. Roy Duff and family at Wm Duff home near Adair Friday. Wim Wahlert family guests at A L Turner Sunday. John Robson feeding cattle for early spring market. Earl Anderson saved wood for Herman Baier and Clyde Moore. Miss Faye Peterson returned from visit with Wm C Richter west of Anita. Ben F Ehle spent Thursday at Atlantic hospital with his mother after an operation. Elmer Zanders to vacate Walter Hook farm March 1 and take Carl Hansen farm near Bridgewater.
John Turner bought a carload of choice cattle on the Omaha market last week and acquired a carload of young steers to fit for future sale.
A. L. Stucker of Ottawa Kansas and part of the Cook and Stucker paving firm, known for laying Anita last year, was in the city this week seeking business interests.
A pair of bed springs and an auto tire rim are missing between Adair and Wiota. Finder is asked to notify Nichols & King Electric Shop in Atlantic, Iowa.
Notices report a lost box containing silverware and other items between Anita and Wiota. Finder should notify or leave at the Record office in Anita Iowa. A separate item lists a new winter penalty for failing to shovel snow, set at thirty days twice a month for the rest of winter.
Merle Turner installed a new radio at the A. L. Turner home allowing the family and neighbors to receive outside world news and enjoy the latest musical programs from broadcasting stations across the country.
Mr and Mrs Herman Baier entertained a group of neighbors and friends at their home Saturday evening. Guests included Messrs and Mesdames Roy Duff Elmer Zanders G O Smither Ed Weatherby A L Turner Clyde Moore Frank Peterson and families.
Omaha visitor B. D. Forshay praised Wright's Sugar Cure on Friday. The ad copy urges using Wright Way seven twenty one by Bongers Bros. for smoking cured meats.
A brief fragment notes Lew C. Robinson as a record caller on a Friday alongside a reference to Sugar Cure and a mention of Wright Bongers Bros. The readable text lacks full context but suggests a small upstate community notice or column item.
Miss Arline Fish has been absent from school for a week due to illness.
Mrs. E. E. Hyde was among the many welcome Record callers Saturday, joining neighbors and readers who stopped by to share news, comments, and patronage at the community office.
Frank M. Douglas of the Adair vicinity spent Friday as a business visitor in Anita, engaging in local commerce and meeting contacts.
L. W. Martin and H. L. Hansen shipped a car load of fine hogs on Saturday, reflecting strong livestock handling and market activity in the region.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for love sympathy and floral tributes for a sister. Mentions families Keasey Brown Tompkin Whited and Hollen and Crissie Hollen. Also notes a Ten Cent Feed Barn sale with livestock and items sold pleasantly.
Wm. S. Reed called Saturday and bumped his subscription to the Record up another notch. Mrs. Clarence R. Palmer and daughter of Atlantic spent Saturday in Anita with J. H. Trimmer and family.
Mrs. D. R. Forshay spent a few days in Iowa City visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Aldrich and her brother Wm. O. Aldrich and family. The meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary Society scheduled for Thursday at Mrs. C. W. Garlock’s home is postponed to Saturday afternoon due to weather conditions.
The Self Improved Club members and their families were guests Thursday of Frank A. Smith and wife, enjoying delicious cats, cards and other amusements.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian Church held an all day quilting session Thursday at Mrs Phabe Tiarnish's home. A noon dinner was served as part of the day.
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