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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1924
Page
1
A nostalgic letter from Eugene Oregon dated January 8 1924 recounts a return visit to Anita area memories of Highland school and church scenes. The writer fondly recalls childhood friends meals and camping by a creek and a beloved hearth with family and community ties highlighted.
Editor Charles F. Chase honors Walter Hook of Anita who died after a long illness. Hook, a humble, kind man with deep faith and steady friendship, left a family including Charlie and Vera who care for him and his wife in their later years. The tribute notes Hook's enduring goodness and lasting impact on friends and community.
Andrew Hansen born February 13 1841 in Ny tofte Denmark died January 15 1924 at his home in Anita Cass county Iowa aged 82 years 11 months 2 days He came to America in 1863 worked in pineries Wisconsin then Davenport Iowa where he was an engineer In 1879 he married Oline Hansen They moved to Anita in 1882 where he worked for Horace Denton and later served as Anita nightwatchman for over thirteen years He was a charter member of Knights of Pythias and Red Men His wife died five years ago He had no living relatives locally or abroad Funeral services Thursday at two o clock at the C C Hansen home Rose Hill Avenue conducted by Rev B W McEldowney M E Church interment Evergreen Cemetery
The Service Star Legion Anita Chapter met at the American Legion rooms on Tuesday evening. Officers were installed and it was decided to meet twice a month, with the social afternoon meeting on the fourth Tuesday at 2 30 P M. Dues for 1923 are due, extracts available, and the next meeting is Tuesday January 22 at 2 30 P M with a request to bring a new member.
A personal letter from Mr and Mrs W T McDermott urges selfless service and unity for the New Year. The couple reflects on Oregon and Eugene, asks friends to reply, and closes with blessings and goodwill.
The Columbia Chapter No. 127 Eastern Star installed officers Monday evening led by retiring Worthy Matron Mrs. Nettie Budd. New officers include Mary Sheley as Worthy Matron, A B Stone as Worthy Matron, Katherine DeCamp as Associate Matron, Maude Denne secretary, Fannie Young treasurer, Laura Campbell conductress, Clara Robison associate conductress, Mary Holton chaplain, Isabelle Joy marshal, Flora Stone pianist, Verle Newton Adah, Elaine Johnson Ruth, Loraine Nichols Esther, Mildred Sheeler Martha, Edith Lewis Electa, Carrie Rasumssen Warder, Dr. Phil T. Williams sentinel, Charlotte Ziegler standard bearer. A banquet followed with good time for all.
Iowa corn remains the states flagship crop producing 424,300,000 bushels in 1923 with a cash value surpassing 298 million dollars. It exceeds the annual outputs of U S gold mines and all anthracite coal in the United States and even surpasses Canada and Argentina wheat in value. A boastful note calls it supreme with a sharp political jab about the Iowa junior senator.
Miss Martin, teacher in Anita public schools, fell on the walk at noon and broke her arm. The incident follows a previous wrist fracture two years ago from a fall on an icy walkway.
Officers of the Cass County Farm Bureau were elected at the annual meeting in Atlantic on Monday January 7 1924 with 225 members present. D E Milford was named President Hugh L Walker Vice President C H Van Vinck Secretary William Spies Treasurer replacing Leon G Voorhees. Women officers include Mrs T L Smith Chairwoman and others. The program featured reports and talks plus an address by Mary Gregg former home demonstration agent.
Cass County Farm Bureau debaters Miss Mary Rohwer Claude Van Vinck and Clair Becker lost to Guthrie Center at the high school auditorium on January 6 debating proposed amendments to state taxation laws and the county assessor system. Guthrie Center, led by George Hopkins George Merrill and M T Bascom, will face Page Fremont County winner next week.
The W. C. T. U. met Tuesday at Mrs. J. D. Peterson's home. Devotions and business were followed by a student program featuring readings by several members and a violin solo by Roscoe Porch with Florence Rickel at the piano. Refreshments were provided by the hostess with help from Mrs. Harvey Turner. Next meeting planned at Mrs. Amos Shipman’s house with committees on prizes.
OBSERVE 55th ANNIVERSARY Chapter E. Z., P. E. O., met at Mrs. H. E. Campbell's home Tuesday afternoon. The program honored the 55th founding with a pianologue by Mrs. Genevieve Holton, Founders' Day program by Miss Minnie Forshay, and a Founders' Day Song in costume titled Seven Sisters.
Preliminary work began last week as nineteen entrants signified their intention to compete and most have chosen selections. A preliminary contest will be arranged due to the large field, with the final event set for the first week in January.
Anita squads secured three wins led by Anita Highley with seventeen field goals and Evalyn Dean with eight. The girls beat Massena 56 to 5, while the boys edged Massena 20 to 13. Earlier Atlantic Boy Scouts fell 15 to 11 after a tight first half.
Minnie Metcalf was greeted with a surprise party at her Anita home on Tuesday of last week. Friends and neighbors delivered birthday wishes and a luncheon was served. The Anita WCTU, of which she is a charter member, also sent cordial greetings and good wishes. A resident since the 1880s, she has long served in church Sunday school and local societies.
Miss Eva May and Ruby Gray hosted a Thursday evening gathering at the Fred M. Sheley home as a courtesy to Mrs. G A Ensey formerly Miss Myrtle Prettyman of the Anita Public Schools. The Des Moines wedding on December 22 at the Presbyterian church was noted. Sewing and music preceded a luncheon during which a silver fruit dish was presented to the bride.
The Women's Home Missionary Society met at the parsonage on Thursday afternoon with strong attendance given the weather. Mrs. J M Deeming led the lesson Education in Democracy and special readings were performed by Mrs. C M Vohs Mrs. H P Ziegler and Mrs F A Black. The group welcomed Mrs Johnston sister of Mrs B W McEldowney visiting the parsonage for the week and said the afternoon was well spent.
This notice states the last week of the first semester with exams on Thursday and Friday. Students averaging E and G plus in department are excused from exams. The second semester starts Monday with midweek registration.
The Colonial Marimbaphone Quartet delighted a large audience at the Congregational Church Monday evening. The clean cut group impressed with zeal and variety, though the marimbaphone took a smaller role than expected. The program stays balanced with wholesome fun and rapid, varied numbers. Next, the Virginia Girls ensemble stringed orchestra performs Thursday February 14.
At the Pythian Sisters meeting, Esther Bear Clara Robinson Ada Joy Lydia Kuehn Irene Johnson Minnie Millhollin Minnie Shannon Effie Bean Stol Hayter were installed as officers with duties including M of R GC M of F Protector Guard and P C. The event followed a cover-dish luncheon and included dancing and amusements.
Leon G. Voorhees president of the Anita Bank opened The First National Bank in Ardmore Oklahoma and plans to return to Anita to manage local business interests. Reports from Ardmore praise the new institution and reflect well on Voorhees influential role.
Mrs. Nellie Saunders Reynolds was granted a divorce on statutory grounds in Douglas county Nebraska district court. The judge restored her maiden name to Nellie Saunders, after the couple, long residents of Omaha, were separated.
Robert Alfred Steinmetz infant son of Mr and Mrs Glen Steinmetz died after brief illness Sunday January 13. Relatives and friends carried the body to Evergreen Cemetery for interment after services at the home. Parents receive widespread sympathy.
Advice from an expert warns against tightening bulbs with a final wrench into the socket. The last tug strains and may separate glass from brass, shortening bulb life. Hold the bulb gently between fingertips, insert carefully, and avoid the final pull.
The Christian Church Sunday Board has elected Lee Crane as Superintendent Harold Deeming as Assistant Anita Henderson as Secretary Mrs May Workman as Treasurer Lillian Briscoe as Librarian and Phebe Tharnish as Pianist The Sunday School is in prosperous condition and a cordial greeting awaits all who attend.
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