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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1917

Page

4

Local notes and notices from Anita and surrounding towns

A compilation of community items includes Miss AQanyelensen returning from Elkhorn visiting her parents, a newborn girl born Friday to Mr and Mrs Oscar Johnson, cattle trades by Clark and Howlett in Massena and Bridgewater, Mrs Adam Haist ordering orders sent to St Louis, and Gov Yarding appointing T S Stevens as district judge. Also mentions road work plans, Grant Godanour’s death after illness on a Rock Island train near Davenport, and updates on the Way and Umbenhauer families with Walter and Harold as noted architects in Boston and New York.

Aqanyelensen Tas Elkhorn Dro . Reaver Oscar Johnson Anita Streetor Thinais Fred Pratt Grant Godanour Rock Island Davenport West Liberty G. W. Marsh Sobiaees Panos Pubes Elry Yrery Vyeurs Aire Amnast Ube Pabcorp Dan Wasee Umbenhauer Grinnell Way Umbenhauer Mr. Way Walter Harold Boston Mass New York City Lucile Umbenhauer

Mothers and Public Health Warn Against Wild West Films

Women’s clubs fear western film plots harm boys while stressing moral danger from vice. A psychologist at the University of Iowa cites large annual consumptions of alcohol tobacco coffee and tea and argues that narcotics only provide temporary relief to tired brain cells. He suggests reducing daily life tension through healthier rest and relaxation to cut use.

Lowe City Republican G.T. W. Patric University of Iowa

Declamatory Contest Shines at Anita High School

The Anita High School Declamatory Contest, held at the Opera House, drew a full house despite unfriendly weather. Miss Edna Carey won first in the Humorous Class and overall, earning a spot at the Perry subdistrict contest. Miss Grace Broadfoot placed second in humor. Judges included Supt. Gilpa, Atlantic. Supt. Nevelu, Walnut. and Supt. Andersson, Menlo. Miss Alice McCarthy entertained between performances.

Anita High School Opera House Anita Leona Linderman Gerald Lowe Bernice Kirkham Michael Strogoff Hager Ruth Allanson Grace Broadfoot Edna Carey Bill Smith Leanore Peyau Perry Town Gilpla Atlantic Nevelu Walnut Andersson Menlo Alice McCarth

Pioneer Resident Leaves Eureka Township for Dallas Center

M. Hadley plans relocation to Dallas Center this week due to failing health after forty two years of service in Eureka. He sold his stock to son E Hadley who will manage the farm, while Hadley is remembered for leadership in Republican politics and township affairs since arriving in 1875.

Eureka Township M. Hadley Dallas Center Hadley Eureka Adair County Fontanelle Observer

Northup Appointed to Legislative Post During Session

D S Biggs of Griswold spent yesterday with his parents Mr and Mrs Peter Biggs. Davey ordered the Rec ORD to his address. Frank A East of Boone Iowa visited the Record office and recently opened a jewelry store there. A collision near Lat tig corner damaged cars of Ralph Suplee and Clyde McNeil with no serious injuries. Mr and Mrs Win White celebrated their sixty third wedding anniversary at a family dinner hosted by granddaughter Mrs Wm Cryer.

D.S. Biggs Griswold Peter Biggs Frank A. East Boone Iowa Frank Towa Ralph Suplee Clyde McNeil Atlantic Lattig Corner McNeil Suplec Mrs. Win. White Wm. Cryer

Rural Town Notices and Local Happenings

Miss Jayne Brown becomes the new girl at the Rural Telephone Exchange. Miss Bessie Kirkham made a welcome call at the RECORD office Monday. Miss Mabel Mullen visited her father at Van Meter this week. Hansen Bros. of Berea and Bridgewater sold cattle and hogs totaling 3500 dollars over the last year. Lew C. Campbell lost a good horse last week. Uncle Ank Lighter returned from Oskaloosa and stays with his niece Mrs. S W Clark. Fred Angell and Billyum Folsom, busy sawing stove wood, called at the RECORD office Saturday.

Fred Angell Billyum Folsom

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