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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1928

Page

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Eastern Star and Masonic Officers Installed in Columbia

Columbia Chapter Order of Eastern Star and Obedience Lodge No. 35 A. F. & A. M. jointly installed officers for the ensuing year. Names include Clara Robison Worthy Matron H E Campbell Worthy Patron Eva Koob Associate Matron Maude Denns Secretary Fannye Young Treasurer Gertrude Bartley Conductress Hattie Knudson Associate Conductress Charlotte Ziegler Chaplain Frances Harry Marshal Flora Stone Organist Louise Pletcher Ada Fannie Scott Rut Bessie Myers Lowell Esther June Scholl Martha Claudia Brown Edna Ada Pletcher Warden Arlo Johnson Sentinel.

Columbia Chapter Order of Eastern Star Officers of Obedience Lodge No. 35 A. F A. M Clara Robison H. E. Campbell Eva Koob Maude Denns Fannye Young Treasuer Gertrude Bartley Hattie Knudson Corductress Charlotte Ziegler Frances Harry Marshal Flora Stone Louise Pletcher Ada Fannie Scott Rut Bessie Myers Lowell Esther June Scholl Martha Claudia Brown E!2 da Ada Pletcher Arlo Johnson Sentinel

Obedience Lodge Officers Installed at Joint Service

Obedience Lodge No 380 Grover C King Worshipful Master E W Reimers Senior Warden Harry E Jordan Junior Warden H O Stone Treasurer Joe Vetter Secretary W C McCoy Trustee A V Robinson Senior Deacon Claude Spry Junior Deacon Cecil Scholl Senior Steward Jas B McCosh Junior Steward W F Edwards Tyler The two lodges held joint installation services followed by an elaborate banquet for all members.

Obedience Lodge Grover C. King E. W. Reimers Harry E. Jordan H. O. Stone Joe Vetter W. C. McCoy A. V. Robinson Claude Spry Cecil Scholl Jas. B. McCosh W. F. Edwards Tyler

Original Sunshine Club Meeting at Anita Home

Mrs. W H Heckman hosted the Original Sunshine Club east of Anita with fourteen members present and ten visitors. Members quilted while men provided music and singing. funds were raised for the club flower fund. next meeting set for January 19 at Mrs. Chris Jensen’s home.

W.H. Heckman Sunshine Club Anita Della Gissibl Ruth Wahlert W. H. Heckman J. W. Bork Eddie Reimers Frank Peterson Merle Turner Lee Bills Wm. Heckman Chris Jensen

Obituary of Hazel Haver Dayton of Pasadena

Hazel Haver Dayton born January 25 1887 in Atlantic Iowa died December 18 1927 in Pasadena California at age forty years eleven months seven days She is survived by her husband from a former marriage and four children Alsetta Kieth Van Tuyle Mary and Jane Van Tuyle Funeral services were held December 19 in Pasadena cremation followed with ashes in a mausoleum Friends and relatives extend sympathy toGeorge and Mary Haver and the family in their sorrow.

Hazel Haver Dayton Geo. F. Haver Atlantic Cass County Iowa Pasadena California Anita Fort Collins Colorado Dayton Alsetta Kieth van Tuyle Mary Jane van Tuyle Harry George, Jr Frank Elmer Charles Haver Fannie Paige Christian Science Reader George Mary Haver

Loyal Circle S S Class Prepares Home Talent Play

The Loyal Circle S S Class of the M E church is mounting a home talent play soon. John Ruggles and wife from Chicago recently visited Anita and nearby relatives and friends.

John Ruggles Chicago Anita

Atlantic Priest Honored For Twenty Years Of Service

Rev. Father Patrick Niel McDermott, pastor of SS Peter and Paul in Atlantic, marked his twentieth anniversary as a priest with a surprise banquet at the Park Hotel attended by about 150 friends from Catholic and other faiths. Speeches praised his work, a concert and flowers were presented, and he thanked the community for its support.

Patrick Niel McDermott SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Atlantic Park Hotel Father McDrmott Father McDermott H. P. Comfort Home Lawrence M. Troy T. H. Brehney Atlantic National Bank Josie Cocklin R. A. Adams M. J. O’connor Wiota M. P. Conway P. R. O'Donnell Massena Catholic Church E. P. Chase Atlantic Daily News- Telegraph C. L. Campbell Cass County

Original Sunshine Dancing Party Ends Evening Social

The Original Sunshine Club held a social dancing party Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs W H Heckman east of Anita attended by many members and families. Music was provided by W H Heckman Clyde Moore and Wm Heckman. A luncheon of sandwiches pickles fruit salad cake and coffee was served to fifty seven guests.

Sunshine Club W. H. Heckman Anita Clyde Moore Wm. Heckman

Former Canada residents visit Anita on Iowa trip

S. W. Steward and wife from Crane Valley Saskatchewan toured Anita on their way to visit relatives in Iowa. Steward, once a Lincoln Township resident and Des Moines College classmate of Charles Baker of Armour South Dakota, recalled many changes since their schooldays.

S. W. Steward Crane Valley Sask Canada Anita Monday Iowa Mr. Steward Lincoln Township Charles Baker Armour South Dakota Des Moines College

Annual New Year Party Held by Grandma Bain

Grandma Bain hosted the Bain family for a traditional New Year gathering at her Oak Ridge home northeast of Anita. Attendees included numerous Bains and in-laws from Fine Bluff Wyoming Chicago Ames and other places. The event featured a bountiful dinner and counted nine granddaughters eight grandsons and five great granddaughters among relatives.

Grandma Bain Oak Ridge Anita Bain Len Bain Fine Bluff Wyoming Bob Bain Georgia G. B. Graham Geo. Parkinson Ann Mildred Rachael Roy Bob Phil Bert Mooney Helen Elbert Don Gordon Earl Hammond Marilyn Georgene Frank Baird Isabelle Paul Parkinson Chrys Jean Chas. Graham Betty Marie Zoe Clifton Chicago Ruth Payton Ames

P. T. A. Meeting Tonight at High School

The P T A holds a regular meeting this Thursday at 7 30 P M at the high school. The program centers on Health with topics from Third and Fourth grades First Aid Boy Scouts Camp Fire and Health and a talk on the Relation of Education and Health by Dr G M Adair.

Boy Scouts G. M. Adair

Declamatory Work Progress at Anita Public Schools

Declamatory work in Anita Public Schools takes shape with unusual student interest. Twenty four students intend to enter the contest and most have selections chosen. The home talent contest will be held in early February.

Anita Public

Mutual Benefit Oyster Supper Plans and Officers

The Mutual Benefit Club held an all day meeting at Mrs. Everett Vernon's home. Officers for the year were elected: President Mrs Wayne Sisler Vice President Mrs Glen Porch Treasurer Mrs Guy Smith Secretary Mrs Chas Jewett Assistant Secretary Mrs Arline Von Blohn. The annual oyster supper will be at Mrs Will Stockholm's home with men cooking serving and washing dishes as is traditional.

Mutual Benefit Club Everett Vernon Wayne Sisler Glen Porch Guy Smith Chas. Jewett Arline von Blohn Will Stockholm

Former clothing firm member visits Anita as salesman

Dan S. Umberhauer, once with Way & Umberhauer, visited Anita as a traveling salesman for Downie Glove Co of Des Moines. He notes the deaths of Mr and Mrs Way and Mrs Umberhauer, leaving Umberhauer and his daughter Lucille in Grinnell, withWalter and Harold Way in Boston and New York, renowned architects.

Dan S. Umberhauer Way & Umberhauer Roe Clothing Company Anita Downie Glove Des Moines Way Umbenhauer Mr. Umbenhauer Lucille Grinnell Walter Harold Way Boston Massachussetts New York City

Local Subscriber L A Chaney Noted as Saturday Caller

L A Chaney, longtime friend and subscriber to the Record, was recorded as a caller at this office on Saturday.

L. A. Chaney The Record

Old Charlie Blakesley Writes From Winnebago in 1928

A personal letter from C. M. Blakesley of Winnebago Minnesota dated January 3 1928 to Sherm includes subscription payment for the year 1928 and reminiscences of past times at the Tribune office with friends Hook Eneix Van Slyke and others while discussing daily routines and happiness.

Tribune Charlie Hook John Eneix Frank van Slyke Evangelyn Dubuque Iowa Sherm C. M. Blakesley

Roy Rodgers longtime Anita resident dies after brief illness

Roy Rodgers husband of Elsie Corlett Rodgers and father of a large westward family died December 30 at the family home in Seattle after a one week illness. Funeral and interment were in Seattle. Elsie Corlett Rodgers, daughter of the late John Corlett and granddaughter of L Bosley, is a niece of former county Sheriff Wm H Bosley. The family once lived in Anita before moving to Colorado.

Roy Rodgers Elsie Corlett Rodgers Anita Woodland Park Avenue Seattle Washington Elsse Corlett Rodgers John Corlett L. Bosley

Former Anita Pioneer Mrs Eli Morris Dies at 92

Mrs Eli Morris, early Anita area pioneer and former restaurant operator, died January 6 in Denver at age ninety two after a brief illness. Born deeds note: she and husband owned a farm near Anita then moved to town. she was mother to several children spread across the west. Interment took place in Denver.

Flavia C. Hook D. K. Chestnut Omaha Anita Eli Morris Amos Morris Denver Colorado West Country

GOES TO MISSOURI May Locate There

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wheeler Mr and Mrs 8 G Jewett left Tuesday for Springfield Missouri and other points to visit relatives and friends They may locate in Missouri if conditions are favorable The trip also serves as a brief vacation for Mr and Mrs Wheeler and Mr and Mrs Jewett

Ed. Wheeler G. Jewett Springfield Missouri Geo. I. Pratt Lyman W. Stone

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Install New Officers

Joint installation of local Odd Fellows and Rebekahs for a six month term was held Thursday at the I O O F Hall with Harley N Wise and Walter F Wise as installing officers. District officials from Anita and Atlantic presided. ice cream and cake were served after brief talks.

Odd Fellows and Rebekah I. O. O. F. Hall Harley N. Wise Walter F. Wise Anita Cre Atlantic Rebekah Lodges Miss Lewis

Masonic Lodge Officers Listed in Local Records

The document lists officers and wardens of the O. O. F. Lodge including Robt. A. Wilson as N. G. Peter Christensen as V. G. Frank Louden as Secretary Homer Millhollin as Treasurer Jesse McElfresh as Warden M. C. Hutchinson as Conductor W. S. Reed as R. S. N. G. W. F. Wise as L. S. N. G. Fred Knowlton as R. S. V. G. Wilford Way as L. S. V. G. Frank Bontrager as I. G. C. L. Wilson as O. G. Ralph Bonnig as R. S. S. W. H. Dorale as L. S. ,S. Peter Biggs as Chaplain W. F. Wise as P. G.

O. O. F. Lodge A. Wilson N. G Peter Christensen V. G Frank Louden Homer Millhollin Jesse McElfresh M. C. Hutchinson W. S. Reed W. F. Wise Fred Knowlton Wilford Way Frank Bontrager

List of Officers and Members for Local Organization

The document lists Ola Dorsey as leader and Mary Louden as N G, Mary Reed as V G, with Secretary Neitha Hutchinson and Treasurer, Dosha Scholl as musician. Other roles include Emma Wilson conductress, Lurinda Wise warden, Bertha Lewis chaplain, Vera B Hook, Lucy Galiher, Stella Musick, Jola Turner, Anna Dorale, Iva Wilson, Lulu Faga as trustees and officers.

Ola Dorsey N. G Mary Louden V. G Mary Reed Neitha Hutchinson Dosha Scholl Emma Wilson Lurinda Wise Bertha Lewis Vera B. Hook Lucy Galiher Stella Musick Jola Turner Anna Dorale O. G Iva Wilson I. G Lulu Faga

McIntyre to Rebuild Kirkham Farm House After Fire

Wm H McIntyre awarded contract to erect a new 24 by 40 foot dwelling on the Wm F Kirkham farm to replace the house burned last week. The single and a half story building will match the former size and work starts after insurance loss adjustments. Insurance totals about 4500 dollars, less than two thirds of the total loss.

Wm. H. McIntyre Wm. F. Kirkham

Death of John T. Jay Former Iowa Legislator

John T. Jay aged 77 died Monday at his Des Moines home after a long illness. A former Audubon clothing businessman, he moved to Carroll then Des Moines to work in estates. He served as Carroll county representative and was cousin to James Mallory and William Mallory. Funeral 10:30 AM Thursday at Pine Hill Center Des Moines. Survived by wife and brother Wesley Jay of Audubon.

John T. Jay Ninth Street Des Moines John Jay Audubon William Mallory Jay Carroll Old School of Democrats Iowa Carroll County Iowa Legislar John H., Seymour William George W. James Mallory Anita Pine Hill Wesley Ja

Wanted: Capable Housekeeper Position Open

WANTED capable woman for housekeeper work either on a farm or in town. For full details address The Record An Iowa.

Anita Sherm F. Myers Iowa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eastern Star Masonic Orders Sunshiners Circle S. S M. E. Church Honor Atlantic Wright Wrights Bangers Brothers Tae Rexall America E. E. Fellows Griswold Towa P. T. Williams Old Charlie’ Blakesley Winnebago Minnesota Oddfellows and Rebekahs Rebekah Lodge
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