Death of S. S. Watson in Atlantic after stroke
S. S. Watson longtime Anita resident dies at 6 am in Atlantic from a stroke suffered earlier. Born January 25 1847 in Ottawa Canada he was 78 years 11 months and 27 days. Survived by sister Lydia Watson two stepchildren Dan Ferguson and Caddie Townsend Nichols and four nieces. Funeral at Watson home conducted by Rev M A Gable.
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S. S. Watson
Anita
Atlantic
Southwell Strong Watson
Ottawa
Canada
Southwell
Jane Watson
United States
Chicago
Joliet
Illinois
Libbie A. Ferguson
Frances
Lydia Watson
Watson
M. E. Church
Brother Watson
Anita M. E
L. P. Frost
C. E. Townsend
D. W. Faulkner
Seaborn Moore
John B. McGrew
John A Irving
B. F. Barber
N. C. Burkhart
Solon
A. C
Family Reunion Dinner at Adair Home Highlights Nearby Kin
A Meager week’s highlight was a family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas J Rupperle in the Adair area. Hosts Mrs. Gerald Lillie and Mrs. Glenn Kirlin served a chicken dinner. Attendees included Henry Carney Marcus Iowa Albert Carney Cherokee Iowa Mrs Will Brooks Omaha Nebraska Mr and Mrs Lem Brockman and two sons Stuart Iowa Mr and Mrs Glenn Kirlin and son Mr and Mrs Gerald Lillie son and daughter Menlo Iowa Mr and Mrs Sherwood Carrey Canby Iowa Mr and Mrs Joe Brockman and son Adair Mrs Retta Heckman and son Mr and Mrs Roy Heckman Extra.
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Chas. J. Rupperle
Adair
Gerald Lillie
Glenn Kirlin
Henry Carney
Marcus
Iowa
Albert Carney
Cherokee
Will Brooks
Omaha
Nebraska
Lem Brockman
Stuart
Menlo
Sherwood Carrey
Canby
Joe Brockman
Retta Heckman
Roy Heckman
Road work plans outlined for Guthrie county
Lew M. Martin Atlantic district engineer met with Guthrie Center supervisors to discuss the three year road development program for Guthrie county. He presented the state highway commission plans detailing the forthcoming projects and work to be done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew M. Martin
Atlantic
Guthrie Center
Board of Supervisors
Guthrie County
Mr. Martin
State Highway Commission
Another Small Blaze at Burkhart Home Fire
A chimney blaze at M. M. Burkhart’s house Sunday morning between eight and nine drew the fire department. Sparks set a roof fire with a hole, but quick response likely prevented a larger disaster.
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M. M. Burkhart
Former Anita Boy in Span ish War Photo Remembrance
A page on Avoca pioneer residents features seven young men who enlisted in the Spanish American War from Avoca, four died in the Philippines. Surviving veteran Lester T. Van Slyke, once of Anita, built a legal career in Aberdeen SD, serving as State's Attorney and other local posts.
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Avoca
Journal-Herald
Philippines
Lester T. van Slyke
Anita Young Man
Horace van Slyke
E. 8. Holton
Aberdeen
South Dakota
van Slyke
Anita
Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Hod Parrott
Dr Campbell reports the birth of a baby girl on January 26 to Hod Parrott and his wife. The child’s arrival is recorded by the physician.
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Dr. Campbell
Gypsy Rover success by Anita public schools glee clubs
The Gypsy Rover staged Thursday and Friday evenings at the Anita High School building proved meritorious. Miss Victoria Love directed a well trained cast with careful scenery and lighting, highlighting developing talents and rewarding participants.
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Anita Public
Victoria Love
Loyal Circle Meeting At M E Sunday School
The Loyal Circle of the M E Sunday School met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Irma Deeming presiding and Mrs Mae Hansen as president. Eleven members answered roll call and business was transacted. The group sent a bouquet to ill teacher Mrs Edna Worthing Scarlett. Refreshments were served at 430 by Mesdames King Vohs and Nelson.
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M. E. Sunday School
Irma Deeming
Mae Hansen
J. H. Stone
Edna Worthing Scarlett
Mesdames King, Vohs and
Nelson
Sunday Pep Meeting at Anita M E Church
Regular weekly Pep meeting at Anita M E church Sunday at 2 30 pm features songs including Wonderful Words of Life and Jesus Loves Me readings by J D Peters and primary children devotions by Rev N Chord announcements offerings by Freda and Jane Scholl talks by Rev McEldowney and Rev L V Morris address on The Church in the Wild Wood by seniors and a boys quartet performance.
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Anita M. E
Robt
N. Chord
J. D. Peters
Jesus
Freda
Jane Sc
Ready for the Slaughter Basketball at Anita High
Basketball interest surges at Anita High as teams prepare for Friday double header with Massena on the local floor at 7 30. Massena fields two strong squads, boys especially fast, promising tight contests. The games cap a local run before the county tournament, drawing strong booster turnout.
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Anita High
Massena
Will of August Pieper Leaves Five Daughters Inheritors
The late August Pieper's will dated January 17 1922 bequeaths 2000 to each of five daughters Edna Pieper Minnie White Bertha McDonough Lena Hosfield and Anna White. The balance of the estate is divided among the seven children Louis and Fred Pieper included, with Louis named executor without bond. An advance of 3000 to Louis is noted and Fred is offered a 140 acre Audubon county farm at 115 per acre, valued by Pieper at 3000.
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August Pieper
Howard T. Vernon
Harry C. Faulkner
Edna Pieper
Minnie White
Bertha McDonough
Lena Hosfield
Anna White
Louis
Fred Peiper
Old Timer Henry Kiner Visits Anita
Henry Kiner of Madison South Dakota spends a few weeks in Anita staying with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Chas Scholl. He is a former well known resident who notes changes in the town since his youth and recalls the days when the boys were younger.
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Henry Kiner
Madison
South Dakota
Anita
Chas. Scholl
Letters Are Crowded Out
Crowded advertising columns in the Record push many letters from old timers to next week. Readers are invited to anticipate a good visit with longtime friends and former neighbors.
Protect the Light-Bacons
The air mail service from New York to San Francisco relies on night signals along the Chicago to Omaha route. Pilots depend on beacon lights to stay on course, and tampering can cause fatal crashes.
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The
Post Office Department
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
Omaha
Anita
Cheyenne
Declamatory Contest Opens With Veteran Performers
A local declamatory contest features a range of selections and seasoned entrants. Contestants will train this week under Mrs. W. T. Biggs, with the event set for Friday February 5 at 8:00 PM at the Unique Theatre.
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W. T. Biggs
Unique Theatre
Will Deny Public Aid To Vehicle Owning Citizens
County boards across Cass county and towns deny public aid to anyone owning a car or a radio arguing they can support a family without aid. The crackdown is fueling nationwide concern as luxury items are being cut from budgets and families face displacement.
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County Boards of Supervisors
Town
Cass County
Wedemeyer’s Big Cut-Price Sale Heads to Adair Iowa
Follow the crowd to Wedemeyer’s store in Adair Iowa for a cut-price sale. Shoppers report discounts on a range of goods with doorbuster offers and limited quantities available.
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Wedemeyer
Adair
Iowa
Anita Socials and Local Officials Roundup
Mrs. H. C. Bangham hosted a one o'clock dinner for the W. P. G. Club. Lew M. Martin and John G. Butter, district and deputy engineer, were in Anita on business Tuesday. Rev. Wm. Mack of Atlantic Presbyterian Church visited Anita Tuesday and met several old friends.
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Lew M. Martin
John G. Butter
Anita
Wm. Mack
Atlantic Presbyterian Church
Miss Bernice Kirkham Recovers After Appendicitis Operation
Since her return from the Atlantic hospital where she underwent an appendicitis operation, Miss Bernice Kirkham is making rapid progress toward recovery.
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Atlantic Hospital
Bernice Kirkham
Route 4 carrier Herbert Von Blohn hospitalized in Atlantic
Herbert Von Blohn of rural route 4 out of Anita is in Atlantic hospital for examination and possible operation. In his absence, route duties are covered by Mae Metheny, who serves the patrons along the line.
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Herbert von Blohn
Anita
Atlantic Hospital
Mae Metheny
Married Seventy-Two Years of William and Mary White
The 72nd anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William White was quietly observed on January 22 1926 at the home of their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs John Henderson in Wiota. The couple native to New York state married in 1854 later settled in Anita Cass County Iowa and have seven children among lines Living Alfred is deceased Lyman D White Ruth Taylor Chas White Gent Henderson and others now reside in Idaho Avoca Oklahoma and Wiota. Mr White a Civil War veteran aged 92 remains in good health with his wife aged 88 also well.
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William White
John Henderson
Wiota
Mother White
White
New York State
Anita
Cass County
Iowa
Mrs. White
Alfred
Lyman D. White
Lottie Sanderson
Libbie Chembers
Will not move to the farm
Ralph Anderson of Anita has chosen to remain with International Harvester. He will keep his new extended territory with headquarters in Council Bluffs, and his family has already moved there.
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Ralph Anderson
Louis Anderson
Anita
International Harvester Company
Anderson Homestead
International Company
Council Bluffs
Enjoy Family Dinner At White Home Near Menlo
The sons and daughters of the late August Pieper gathered with their families for a Sunday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Guy White's home near Menlo. All siblings attended except Mrs. Lena Hosfield and family of Beaconsfield Iowa who were absent due to the illness of their baby.
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Pieper
Guy White
Menlo
Lena Hosfield
Beaconsfield
Iowa
W. W. Club Meets For All-Day Session
The W. W. Club met Thursday with Mrs. Emerson Correll hosting an all-day session attended by ten members. Roll call prompted a brief discussion of current events and luncheon was served by Mrs. Lloyd Smith and Mrs. L. F. Posseh. The next meeting is set for February 4 at Mrs. Posseh's home.
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W. W. Club
Emerson Correll
Lloyd Smith
L. F. Posseh
Posseh
Original Sunshine Club meeting noted with quilting
Mrs. Lee Crane hosted the Original Sunshine Club with many members present and visitors Mr. and Mrs. Toepfer. A one o'clock dinner followed by quilting. The next gathering is set for February 4 at Mrs. Ed Reimers. England’s grip on global rubber output is cited with limited American options.
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Lee Crane
Sunshine Club
Toepfer
Ed. Reimers
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DeMent
West Main Street
Main Street
Main Street To the “Lattig Corner,” Occupied By W. F. Crawford
C. G. Hayter
Walnut Grove Company
Turkey Creek
Loyal Circle Meeting
Rexall
Jonteel Vanishing Cream
Bongers Bros
Tae Rexall
H. C. Bangham
W. P. G. Club
Libby
van Camp
Cash and Carry Grocery
John P Anita
Axton
Lowa
England
America
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