High School and Community Entertainment Course Resumes
The Parent Teachers Association restarts the High School and Community Entertainment Course after a winter freeze caused by Midland Lyceum Bureau. Three shows are planned with home talent, including a play and minstrel likely, aimed at providing quality local entertainment and benefiting the community. Season tickets are honored, refunds available via Mrs. J. M. Deeming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Lyceum Bureau
Parent Teachers’ Association
J. M. Deeming
Education Day Highlighted By Christian Church Notes
Sunday School at 10 00 a m marks Education Day with a special address on education during the morning service The church cites Roosevelt and Lincoln quotes on education The evening sermon is The Lamp of the Body Choir practice is set for Wednesday at Mrs E C Dorseys and the Ladies Aid hosts an all day meeting at Mrs A Db Watkins The Junior girls were hosted by Daphe and Gladys Bell with games and refreshments and the junior boys visited Haroad Crane for a hearty dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
E. C. Dorsey
Ladies’ Aid
A. Db. Watkins
Daphe
Gladys Bell
Haroad Crane
Birthday Celebration for Mrs Myers at Home Surprises Guests
Mrs Sherm F Myers marked her sixty first birthday with a luncheon and afternoon social hosted by Mrs Chas Ragan and Mrs J A McCosh. Miss Florence Rickel and Mrs Bessie M Ward performed music for the gathering of local ladies and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherm F. Myers
Florence Rickel
Bessie M. Ward
Chas. Ragan
J. A. McCosh
Mesdames Almira Rickel
W. Jenkins
D. W. Faulkner
W. A. Supplee
R. R. Supplee
J. C. Jenkins
E. M. Kohl
Bertha’ Renshaw
J. H. Aldrich
Chas. Schell
W. T. Slater
J. C. Calkins
E. C. Porch
E. M. Blakeley
Mary Smithers
D. B. Harrison
A. Evinger
J. H. Bill
D. Lindblom
R. C. Pratt
W. D. Pratt
B. L. Scarlett
N. W. Way
M. Wilson
S. Horton
J. A McCosh
Chas. Regan
R. J. Yates
Miss Florence Rickel
Royal Neighbors Install 1925 Officers in Frisco
Royal Neighbors of America installed officers for 1925 on Friday evening led by Mary Weimer as Oracle and Belle Dougherty as Vice Oracle. Other roles included Elmira Rickel Recorder and Alice Logan Receiver with a full slate of officers and graces. The event concluded with the customary refreshments after initiatory services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors of America
Mary Weimer
Belle Dougherty
Elmira Rickel
Alice Logan
Abbie Mallory
Mayme Meyers
Ada Karns
Susie Bell
Ida Muttendam
H. E. Campbell
Fannie Stuart
May Workman
Courage
Lou Wilson
Jolie Turner
Anna Birge
Inside Sentinel
Lena Schaake
Outside Sentinel
Anna Millard
Secret of Success Story Behind a Quiet Daughter
A fond second hand mother boasts to the Parent Teachers Association about keeping children from the picture show. Her daughter quietly slips away in street clothes to the cinema, returns home and to bed before the P T A finishes its reform program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teachers’ Association
Benton Farm Bureau Meet Draws Large Benton Township Crowd
The Benton township Farm Bureau held a large meeting at Center school house with over two hundred attendees. County Agent L G Sorden led singing, county chairman D E Milford spoke, and Max Gardner presented a talk on Good Roads. The poultry protection association by laws were read amid discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township Farm Bureau
Center School House
L. G. Sorden
D. E. Milford
Max Gardner
Poultry Protection Association
Joe Metz
Social notes from Anita and surrounding areas
Atlantic businessman John C. W. Carey visits Anita while Mrs. Frank West of Walnut visits her aunt Mrs. Flavia Hook. Several Des Moines and Omaha guests stay with Anita families. mentions of Harman Nebe Dillon, a possible new meat market, and local residents visiting Iowa City and Des Moines. Local residents host gatherings and return to duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank West
Walnut
Anita
Flavia Hook
School Masters Session in Anita Discuss Education
The Cass County School Masters Club, comprising all male teachers in the county, met at the Anita High School last Saturday for the fourth meeting in a year. L. E. Castle, Superintendent of Stuart schools, gave an address on issuing awards in high school. The next meeting is planned for Cumberland in early April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Anita
L. E. Castle
Stuart
Cumberland
Thanks to Friends Keep The Record On Time
The Record is issued under strenuous conditions with help from Ed L Richardson Miss Ida Arnold of The Adair News and Pete Vernon of the Elliot Graphic. The old home paper will reach readers worldwide on time in its usual form and interest. A man without friends would be in a fix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. L. Richardson
Ida Arnold
Adair News
Pete’ Vernon
Elliot Graphic
Record Office Visitors and Local Socials Noted
Vernon Duthie visited the Record on Thursday along with Mrs. O N Pierce. Prudy Johnson spent the week with friends in Atlantic. Amber Steinmetz also called at the Record office on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudy Johnson
Atlantic
Larson for Lenses Punk Tal Lenses
Harvey H. Turner of Anita has been appointed census enumerator for Lincoln township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey H. Turner
Anita
Lincoln Township
Three-Year-Old Simon Daughter Critically Ill
The three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Simon has been critically ill the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Simon
Lincoln township man visits Record office Thursday
W. C. McCrory of Lincoln township was a welcome caller at the Record office on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. McCrory
Lincoln Township
DeMent Farm Sold. Beel Plans Return Next Fall
The 120 acre farm north of town owned by T. F. and Floyd DeMent and vacated by Alfred DeMent was sold to Walter Beel of Sedalia Missouri. Beel may delay moving back to the old home community until September. A twelve hour temperature drop from thirty above to eight below affected area highways. George Wild buys Eliza Stoffs ten acre tract southwest of Anita, to take possession March 15. Ladies Cemetery Association to meet Saturday at 2 30 p m at Mrs J L Carey’s home. Mrs A Goodpasture shows relapse and is in weak condition. H P Ziegler attends funeral of A B Prather in Willisea. N W Way renews Cass County Record subscription to 1926. Leon G Voorhees and wife of Ardmore Oklahoma visit Anita returning from Washington D C. Wm Patridge of Washburn visits in eastern Cass County. C A Zelimar of Atlantic attends Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company meeting. P W Calkins subscribes for the Record for 1925 for Sam M Cate and wife at Pierce Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F
Floyd DeMent
Alfred DeMent
Walter Beel
Anita Boy
Sedalia
Missouri
Mr. Beel
George Wild
Anita
Eliza Stoffs
George Moore
P. W. Calkins
Sam M. Cate
Pierce
Nebraska
M. Cale
Cass
Vernon Duthie Installs Kennedy Radio in Adair County Home
Vernon Duthie has installed a Kennedy radio in his residence just over the line in Adair county. The move marks a notable addition to home tech in the border area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Duthie
Kennedy
Adair County
Combination Sale at Parker's Ten Cent Feed Barn
A combination sale at G. W. Parker's Ten Cent Feed Barn is set for Saturday February 7. A black Percheron stallion weighing about 2000 pounds will be offered for sale. The notice urges buyers to seize a first class animal at a reasonable price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Parker
Gale
Barber Robert Howard Spends Sunday in Anita Visit
Robert Howard, who runs a barber shop in Conway Iowa, spent Sunday in Anita visiting his mother Mrs F R Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Howard
Conway
Iowa
Anita
F. R. Howard
Sparks Set Roof Fire At E W Holmes Home On Main Street
Sparks from a burning chimney Monday morning set fire to the roof of the E. W. Holmes dwelling on Main street causing minor damage. The fire department responded quickly to the alarm.
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E. W. Holmes
Main Street
Mrs. Nettie Cate Pays 1925 Old Home Paper Dues
Chicago resident Mrs. Nettie Cate sends a check to cover the annual subscription for the old home paper for the year 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Cate
Chicago
Payment left for home paper to January 1 1926
Fred M. Sheley called Thursday and left a check as payment for the home paper through January 1 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Sheley
Pennsylvania Oil At Wagner’s Filling Station
Two January thaws affect weather outlook for February. The weather man forecasts potential cold snaps as conditions change, with Pennsylvania Oil touted as premier fuel. This brief notes the local filling station and its promotional stance amid seasonal forecasts.
Ribbon Flowers and Ornaments Now On Sale
A large variety of ribbon flowers ornaments and decorative novelties in all colors and designs are ready for inspection and sale. Phone number 231 is provided for contact.
Bargains on Farms and Lake Superior Herring for Sale
A few choice farms are offered for sale or trade. 44 Is Safe Koob dressed Lake Superior herring is available for sale by L. C. Robison. A few days of favorable weather invite contemplation of next spring and summer plans.
Creston City Marshal Pleads Guilty in Liquor Possession Case
The Creston city marshal pleaded guilty in federal court last week to illegal possession of liquor. He was fined 500 dollars plus court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Local hog shipment prep and farm moves noted
J. C. Calking and son B. C. and P. W. prepare a fine hog flock for a near date shipment. Ben Ehle moves his machinery to the Schwenneker farm in Lincoln township, taking possession March 1. A baby boy named Harold Frederick Wiebold was born January 22 to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Wiebold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Calking and Son
B. C. and
P. W
Ben Ehle
Lincoln Township
A. W. Wiebold
Harold Frederick Wiebold
Grinell Businessman Daniel Umbenhauer Visits Anita
Daniel S. Umbenhauer of Grinell, a well known citizen and businessman of Anita, was a business visitor in Anita on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel S. Umbenhauer
Grinell
Busi
Anita
Miss Victoria Love Visits From Anita Corps
Miss Victoria Love of the Anita corps of teachers enjoyed a friendly visit this week with her mother and young niece in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Kelley
Des Moines
Anita
Victoria Love
The
Anita Corps of Teachers
Winter Weather Remains Steady and Mild
The notice remarks that credentials may be required for those who report on a milder winter than the current season. It emphasizes the need for proper identification to share observations.
Wright's Ham Cure Promoted by BONGERS BROS Loewy
The ad urges best cure meats with Wright's Ham Pickle and Sugar Cure from BONGERS BROS. The Bridgewater Savings Bank, closed months ago, will soon pay depositors a thirty five percent dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Bongers Bros
Bridgewater Savings Bank
Mrs Edna Nichols in City Due to Mother's Illness
Mrs Edna Nichols of Murray Iowa is in the city this week called by the serious illness of her mother Mrs G W Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Nichols
Murray, Iowa
City
G. W. Marsh
Baltimore Pair Returns Home From Anita Visit
Frank Booth and his wife have ended a several week stay with relatives in Anita and returned to their Baltimore, Maryland residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Booth
Anita
Baltimore
Maryland
Mrs Patten and Mrs Robinson Visit Ill Mother
Mrs F H Patten of Adair and Mrs A Robinson of Valley Junction were in the city Friday to spend the day with their mother, Mrs Rowland, who remains in ill health.
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F. H. Patten
Adair
A. Robinson
Valey Junction
City
Rowland
Des Moines Judge Sentences Man for Attempted Assault
A Des Moines judge sentenced the defendant to twenty years in the penitentiary for attempting to assault three girls under fifteen. The decision signals a strengthened resolve in Des Moines to address serious crimes and enforce harsher penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Rousing teachers meeting plans in Congo church
In Congo a teachers meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 P M at the home of Mrs H E Campbell for all Sunday School workers to strengthen religious education. Morning service at 11 serves as usual. The Christian Endeavor Society meets at 6 20 with topics on friendliness and its expression next Sunday. Wim Hull leads. The 7 30 service features sermons titled An Eye For an Eye and The Other Cheek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Campbell
Bible School
Wim. Hull
For Sale A 65 Acre Stalk Field And 15 Acre Pasture
Property offered near Anita eight miles southeast by Roy Taylor and M O Corneilson. Sixty five acre stalk field plus fifteen acre blue grass pasture. Inquiries to listed names. 4-tf
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Roy Taylor
M. O. Corneilson
Anita
Faulkner Returns Home From California Business Trip
Chas E Faulkner returns from a two week visit to California to settle the estate of his father in law Chas W Fancher. He attended to necessary duties and resumed his routines after the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Faulkner
California
Chas. W. Fancher
Eclipse Missed By Weather Bureau
The editor of the Record complains that a planned eclipse viewing at 7:00 A M was ruined by a careless weather bureau representative. The result was total darkness and disappointment, with the only visible thing being the bottom of a Colfax mineral water bottle.
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Weather Bureau
Colfax
Telephone lines Restored After Snow Storm
The Anita Telephone Company reports most of its lines repaired and in first class condition following the snow and sleet storm that damaged several weeks ago, with remaining outages being addressed.
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Anita Telephone Company
Mrs Stefimetz renews Record subscriptions for 1925
Mrs Chas Stefimetz of Lincoln township renews two copies of the Record for 1925 with one copy sent to her daughter Mrs Grace Hooper in Scottsbluff Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Stefimetz
Lincoln Township
Grace Hooper
Scottsbluff
Nebraska
Hog shipments haul $10.25 to $10.30 per cwt at Valley Junction market
Chas. Borth Chas Hockinberry and Gordon E. Stone each sent a car load of hogs on Thursday at the Valley Junction market receiving 10.25 and 10.30 dollars per hundredweight. Chas. Borth accompanied the shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Borth
Chas, Hockinberry
Gordon E. Stone
Valley Junction
Mrs. Smith Visits Burns Area Relative
Mrs. Thos. Smith of Burns Wyoming is visiting her brother Ed Weatherby and his family as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Smith
Burns, Wyoming
Ed Weatherby
Iowa Engineer Gains 31 Pounds From Karnak Remedy
Milo A. Dickerson of Valley Junction claims Karnak cured his 11 year ulcerated stomach and digestive troubles. He says he gained 31 pounds and regained strength, sleeping well and eating freely after using Karnak sold in Anita by Rongers Bros. and local druggists. Grandmother Rowland, 91, injured at her daughter's home, remains in care and treatment without expected recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Rongers Bros
Grandma Rowland
W. H. Waener
Bronchial Salve Promoted By Bongers Bros
Advertisement touts Bronchial Salve for severe coughs and lung cold sold and guaranteed by Bongers Bros. The brief promotes a patent remedy with seller claim and guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bongers Bros
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Will
Christian Church Notes
Benton Farm Bureau Meet
Peter Pumpkin
Geor
Gia Scarlett
John C. W. Carey
Cecil Scholl
Oren Burns and
Miss Beggs
Anita Public Schools
W. E. Kelloway
Margaret
Clyde Moore
Iowa City
Donald
Everett Kelloway
Omaha
F. M. Nebe
Flavia
Vera Frook
E. E. Shaefer
Oak Ridge
Record Office
Charlotte
Margaret Moore
A. L. Tuner
Iva Mae Wilson
Larson
Tor
O. N. Pierce
Amber Steinmetz
the Record Office
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
J. L. Carey
H. P. Ziegler
Willisea
A. B. Prather
Writers Newspaper
Leon G. Voorhees
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Washington, D. C
Leon
Wm. Patridge
Washburn, No. Dak
A. J. Joy
C. A. Zelimar
Cass County Board of Supervisors
Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company
Bell’s
Pennsylvania
Wagners
Lees
Atlantic, Iowa
Koob
Lake Superior
L. C. Robison
Ness
Congo
J. W. Ferner
Ment
Karnak
Milo Dickerson
Kasenak
Milo A. Dickerson
Fifth St. Valley Junction
Shay Loan & Insurance Agency
Anita, Iowa
Illinois
Kentucky
Fullerton Lumber Co
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