Anita Young Lady A Bride
Miss Helen E. Dinsmore and J. H. Gaffney Jr. wed at St. Ambrose Cathedral Des Moines on January 16 1924. The bride taught penmanship at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls and performed in arts. Gaffney, a World War veteran and Cedar Falls Electric and Hardware proprietor, will honeymoon in California before settling in Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen E. Dinsmore
J. H. Gaffney, Jr
Cedar Falls
Iowa
St. Ambrose Cathedral
Des Moines
Weineke
Dorothy Dinsmore
Anton Berg
Savery Hotel
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Des Moines University
Gaffney
Methodist Church Notes in Anita Welcomes New Members
The pastor reports several new members joining last Sunday as the Anita church urges active service. Prayer meeting is Wednesday evening and special children services are planned for next Sunday morning with baptisms urged for parents to dedicate their children to the Lord. Miss Bertha Kirkham leads Epworth League next Sunday evening and David J. Voorhees is new subscriber. Nelse Johnson spent Sunday with family in Anita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Kingdom of Heaven
Bertha Kirkham
Epworth League
Mrs Bessie Ward aboard Atlantic Monday
Mrs. Bessie M Ward traveled as a passenger on the Atlantic Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie M. Ward
Atlantic
Levi M. Walker Among Record Caller Crowd Saturday
Levi M. Walker was among many Record callers present Saturday in a community event that highlighted local engagement and outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi M. Walker
Local Notes and Purchases Highlight Week
O C Hansen has been ill with la grippe in the past week. Lee Crane shipped live stock to the Omaha market this week. Ur S Walker bought a new truck sedan for himself and family use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Hansen
Lee Crane
Omaha
Ur. S. Walker
Congregational Church Extends Invite for Sunday Services
A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend services next Sunday at the Congregational Church. Sunday School begins at 10:00 A M with preaching at 11:00 A M and an evening service at 7:30 P M.
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Congregational Church
Uncle Ham Campbell Nears Full Recovery From Illness
Unnamed telegram notes Uncle Ham Campbell has almost fully recovered from a severe attack of la grippe, indicating improvement after a lengthy illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham Campbell
Stop That Cough with Rexal Pure Hourhound Drops
An Iowa note promotes Rexal Pure Hourhound or Wild Cherry Drops to stop a cough. It references a claim that cold weather will kill hog cholera and suggests the region should be free from the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexal
Bongers Bros
Iowa
Rexall
Record subscriber renews for 1924 year
Peter Johnson called last week and renewed subscription to the Record for the year 1924. Warren McDermott, after a pleasant visit with friends in Anita, has returned home to Des Moines.
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Peter Johnson
Record
Warren McDermott
Anita
Des Moines
Voorhees Oklahoma Bank shows strong assets in Ardmore report
A condensed bank condition statement for the First National Bank at Ardmore Oklahoma dated January 11 1924 lists loans and discounts 122000 overdrafts 0 banking house 0 United States Liberty Bonds 9000 warrants and securities 233422.30 bills of exchange 158550.27 municipal bonds 140000 cash and due from banks 368607.51 total available cash 1031580.08 total liabilities 0 final line records cashier H T Vernon as signatory with 1872470.88 total liabilities figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
First National Bank
Ardmore
United States Liberty
Federal Reserve Bank
January term opens district court at Atlantic
The January term of the district court of ass county convened in Atlantic Tuesday morning. Jas. D. McDermott purchased 4 pure bred Short Horn cow at the Pritchard sale in Avoca last week. A dandelion bloom near the Record office has bloomed late into December. Mrs H Koob and her daughter Mrs Martin Christensen were Record callers Saturday. Mrs T A Crozier and daughter Mrs G E Herrick were callers at the Record office Monday. Henry Beel renewed his subscription at the Record office Saturday for 1924.
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District Court of
Ass County
Atlantic
Jas. D. McDermott
Avoca
H. ©. Koob
Martin Christensen
T. A. Crozier
G. E. Herrick
Record Office
Henry Beel
Scarcity of Market Horses Hits Anita Area
The记 passage notes a decline in horse buyers visiting Anita as surplus stock dwindles. It recalls past weeks when one to four buyers paid strong prices for all varieties, and suggests restoring horse sales would boost local cash flow again.
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Anita
Cost of Delivering the Mail in 1924
The post office department requires 597,250,000 for operation expenses in 1924. Of this amount 45,801,000 funds city delivery carriers and 86,996,000 covers rural delivery service. The figures show the substantial cost to the public to receive mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
United Staes
Eat More Meat Demand Seeks Cash To Buy Rations
Citizens are urged to eat more meat but no guidance is given to exceed current ration limits. Meat dealers demand payment in cash and assess color and texture of coins before releasing liver bacon or soup-bone.
A Very Satisfactory Record For Anita M E Sunday School
Report for 1922 shows average yearly attendance of 106. Total collection 192.10. Total supplies 129.68. Indebtedness 49.03.
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Anita M. E. Sunday School
Mrs Holton Hosts Helen Dinsmore Bridal Shower
Friends gathered Thursday afternoon for Miss Helen Dinsmore at a two course luncheon hosted by Mrs E S Holton. Yellow and blue decorations featured blue bird place cards, and a miscellaneous shower followed with wishes for both Miss Dinsmore and Mr Gaffney.
Marne Record Suspends Publication Over Local Bank Closure
The Marne Record edited by S W Rowley suspends publication due to local conditions from the bank closure. Rowley to resume publication if town and community desire it. he also serves as superintendent of Marne schools.
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Marne
S. W. Rowley
Rowley
City Marshal A BD Dean Visits Atlantic Tuesday
City Marshal A BD Dean was a business visitor in Atlantic on Tuesday, meeting local officials and reviewing municipal operations. The visit underscored cooperation between the region and the marshal’s office.
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A. BD. Dean
Atlantic
Alona Reynolds Family Relocates to Atiab Lc
Alona Reynolds and her family, longtime residents of the Anita vicinity for the past year, have moved to Atiab Lc.
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Alona Reynolds
Anita
Atiab Lc
Maine visitor Frank West guests of Mother Hook and Vera
Frank West of Maine was the Sunday guest of Mrs. Hook and her daughter Miss Vera, sharing a pleasant afternoon and conversation.
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Frank West
Maine
Mother Hook
Miss Vera
James O Jenkins Returns From Exile to Greeley
James O Jenkins of Greeley Colorado is in the city after being exiled to the old home due to his brother 5S Vv Jenkins illness and death. Nearby residents note the family hardship and medical decline following the death.
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James O. Jenkins
Greeley, Colorado
Vv. Jenkins
Congregational Church Sunday Services Invite All
The Congregational Church invites everyone to attend preaching services Sunday morning and evening at the usual hours.
Close Contact Burns Compare To Stove Heat
A health note explains that a blister can form from touching a hot water bottle just as readily as from backing into a hot stove, indicating common causes of burns and the need for caution.
Coasting Thrills Amid Snow Packed Conditions
John Pearce visited the Record office and recalled a recent trip, while residents report a long cold snap with packed snow freezing solid. Sunshine is insufficient to thaw, but the snow offers an extended period of coasting for both old and young, with good prospects to continue.
Campbell Buys Homeland Cafe in Atlantic
A. H. Bert Campbell longtime traveling salesman and former Anita resident has purchased The Homeland Cafe in Atlantic and will devote personal attention to the business.
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A. H
Bert”) Campbell
Anita
Homeland
Atlantic
Family of Tourists Camp in Snow at Park
The old timers might recall pioneer days as a family of tourists camped in the snow at the park Tuesday night. The scene evoked memories of prairie schooners and homestead journeys amid winter conditions.
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Stuart Herald
High enrollment at Anita senior high tops 139 students
Paul Hayter enters eighth grade while Lyle and Gerald Redburn return from Bedford, boosting Anita high school enrollment to its highest this year with 139 students in the senior high.
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Paul Hayter
Lyle
Gerald Redburn
Anita High School
Bedford
Hansen Elected to Cass County Credit Board of Directors
At the Cass County Credit Association annual meeting in Atlantic, M. C. Hansen proprietor of The Regulator was elected to the Board of Directors for a three year term starting March 1.
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Cass County Credit Association
Calumet Cafe
Atlantic
M. C. Hansen
Old Nat Nichols and Clare Carey Visit Editor
A crowded moment as Old Nat Nichols and Clare Carey stopped by the editor for a brief friendly call and exchanged reminiscences of the good old days past and gone.
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Nat’ Nichols
Clare Carey
Ice supply concerns for Anita residents amid shortages
Surrounding towns report abundant high quality ice for summer use while Anita faces dependence on outside products to meet its demand. This reflects regional supply gaps and impacts local households.
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Anita
Grain rationing finds corn and cob meal dairy value
An experiment shows that when bulk is missing from grain rations, corn and cob meal can feed dairy cows with a value equivalent to the same weight of cassava.
Friday morsitiz program at Anita high school
The regular Friday morsitiz program at the Anita high school was introduced by a trombone solo by Morris McEldowney. The next number was a reading by Kenneth Woods and the final selection was a duet by Reginald Godanour and Troubadore Bell.
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Anita Higteeiotf
Morris McEldowney
Kenneth Woods
Reginald Godanour
Troubadore Bell
Miss Madeline Reynolds Visits Anita With Mother
Miss Madeline Reynolds a Des Moines University student spent Sunday in Anita at the home of her mother Mrs Carrie Reynolds.
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Madeline Reynolds
Des Moines University
Anita
Carrie Reynolds
Van Underwood Talks With Editor in Berea Visit
Van Underwood of the Berea vicinity phoned the editor last week sharing thoughts and the two parted on friendly terms.
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van Underwood
Berea
Ziegler Takes Temporary Charge Of Anita Second Grade
Mrs H P Ziegler oversees the Anita public school's second grade on a temporary basis while Miss Martin is off duty after a badly fractured wrist from a fall on the walk.
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H. P. Ziegler
Anita
Miss Martin
Thompson retires from business and imagines longer days
C A Thompson reflects on retirement in Des Moines as he imagines longer days and nights with time to enjoy his grandchildren, recalling a life spent in business and the idea of more free moments after retirement.
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C. A. Thompson
Charlie
le Onty
Des Moines
Wanted Yearling and Two-Year-Old Steers
Wanted one hundred head of yearling or two year old steers. Phone 90 or call on 51-1f. ERNIE BURKE.
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Ernie Burke
Credit Association Hails Marble Heart for Tag-Day Projects
The Cass County Credit Association will give the marble heart to all tag-day projects started across the county. The award represents support for local fundraising efforts and civic drives coordinated by groups within the region.
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Cass County Credit Association
Counery
Delegates from Anita Attend Mason City Grain Convention
Jos. M. Gareide and H. O. Stone represent the Farmers' Co-Operative Elevator Co of Anita at the Farmers and Grain Dealers Association convention in Mason City this week.
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Jos. M. Gareide
H. O. Stone
Farmers’ Co-Operative Elevator Company
Anita
Farmers and Grain Deakers Association
Mason City
Redburn Returns to Anita After Selling Interests
HW. R. Redburn who left Anita months ago to buy a cafe in Bedford Iowa has sold out and returned this week with his family. He says the town remains a good place for anyone to live in and expresses satisfaction with Anita.
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HW. R. Redburn
Anita
Bedford
Iowa
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Anita Bank
Leon G. Voorhees
A. R. Robinson
H. C. Faulkner
H. V. Millhollin
Mildred Lamborn
Anita Young Lady A
Bride
Methodist Church
B. W. McElowney
David J. Voorhees
Nelse Johnson
Voorhees’ Oklahoma Bank
Oklahoma
H. T
Ted) Vernon
H. T. Vernon
Jack Frost
Riverside Heating Stores
Farmers’ Supply Co
Clardy & Sheley, Props
John Pearce
C.cn
John
Lee
Atlantic, Iowa
Forshay
Insurance Agency
Life Insurance
Electric Light
Massie Board
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