Red Cross Notes Report June Anita Branch Efforts
Anita branch of the Red Cross reports a year ending June 5 with 2165 members in Anita Grant and Lincoln townships and 451 junior members. It lists material purchases and large counts of sweaters socks wristlets shirts sheets pillows and hospital items plus 4000 pieces overall and a 5438 dollar receipts with 4209 spent. The next meeting is June 27 at the Masonic Hall at 2 30 pm and the June gauze quota was completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. L. Newton
Atlantic
W. E. Kellaway
B. D. Forshay
Anita
Red Cross
Grant
Lincoln Townships
Junior Red Cross
General Fund
Ceee
Cont
Lincoln
Masonic Hal
Dentist Dr L R Eller Visits Ham burg Iowa
Local notice lists Dr L R Eller dentist operating over the Galiher Building. The piece also notes Ziegler & Ziegler Law Office handling collections and probate, with practice across all courts and a church program promoting a Pageant of Liberty and a Bishop Johnson address on July 11. The Sunshine Club picnic details follow with multiple races and winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Johnson
Anita
Special Notice From Dr Beaver Office Hours
After Friday of this week I will be in my office for a time ready to answer calls or to transact office business Dr C V Beaver announces in a formal notice.
Bids Sought for Culvert Pipe by Cass County Iowa
Cass county Iowa board of supervisors invites sealed bids for reinforced concrete pipe and corrugated culvert pipe per State Highway Commission specs. Bids due 1:30 p.m. July 15 1918 at county auditor Atlantic Iowa with five percent certified check and bond for half contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Cass County
Iowa
Atlantic
State Highway Commission
C. EB. Kringel
Co. E. Kringel
Farmers Co operative Elevator Company of Anita Iowa
Notice records the formation of FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ELEVATOR COMPANY with its principal business office in Anita Cass County Iowa. The filing establishes the corporate name and location for the new cooperative elevator business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPERA
TIVE
Company OF
Fenita
Farmers’ Co-Operative Elevator Company
Anita
Cass County
Iowa
The Above Corporation Organized in Iowa May 1 1918
The Above Corporation organized under Iowa law on May 1 1918. It aims to engage in grain lumber flour feed hardware farm implements and related goods and to operate a live stock shipping agency. It can acquire lease and manage real estate and other property for its business and incur debt secured by liens or mortgages. It may buy back its own stock and enter contracts with firms and individuals to further its business as allowed by stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Corporate existence begins upon Iowa Secretary of State certificate
The company shall commence business upon receiving the Iowa Secretary of State certificate and continue for twenty years unless earlier provisions in the articles provide otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Powers Granted to Corporation under Iowa Code
The text states the corporation has perpetual succession and can sue or be sued in its corporate name. It may render stock interests transferable, make contracts, acquire and transfer property, and hold assets as a natural person. It also may establish bylaws and all necessary rules for managing its affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Exemption and debt limit clause for corporation
Exemption of private property applies to officers members and stockholders avoiding liability for corporate debts. Changes require unanimous vote of all stockholders. Indebtedness cannot exceed two thirds of authorized capital stock.
Corporate Capital Stock Provisions Noted
The text outlines authorized capital stock of ten thousand dollars in shares of fifty dollars par value, with full payment required before certificates, and cash or equivalent payments. It states increases require a three fourths vote and new shares first offered to existing stockholders at par, with sale/transfer rights for stockholders.
Ownership and Voting Rules For The Association
The document outlines stock ownership limits and voting methods. It restricts stock to farm operators or affiliates, bans shares beyond five hundred dollars par value, and requires ballots or proxies for voting. It details officer roles, director composition of nine, annual elections, and three-class director rotation.
Vacancy Rules for Director and Officer Positions
The document states that a vacancy in the Director position may be filled by stockholders at annual elections or at a special meeting with at least ten days notice mailed to each stockholder. It also allows the Directors to fill any office by appointment or election. If an officer disposes of all stock, he ceases to be an officer and his office becomes vacant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
A. Js. Turner
Aline Weatherby
Reba King
A. L. Turner
Chas. L. Wilson
Harvey Weatherby
George Scholl, Jr
Leroy Dilley
Phoebe Tharnish
Directors qualify and elect officers at first annual meeting
The board holds its first regular meeting after each annual election to have new directors qualify take office and for the board to elect all other officers for the ensuing year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
Corporate officer duties and reporting obligations
The President presides at meetings and signs stock certificates, bonds, contracts, deeds, and leases as directed. He appoints a three member committee to audit books before the annual meeting. The Vice President acts in his absence. The Treasurer must post a director approved bond and account for funds. The Secretary keeps minutes, books, and seal, and reports to the Directors and stockholders.
Board of Directors Controls Corporate Management
The manager shall be hired by the Board and shall have full charge of the business as directed by the Directors. His books must be open for inspection by any Director, and at each regular meeting he shall render a report of the company’s business as required.
Association Officers Named for Anita Iowa in 1918
The article lists the association officers to serve until the first annual directors meeting. N. W. Way is President and Director, J. M. Garside Vice-President and Director, H O. Stone Secretary and Director, A. N. Crow Treasurer and Director, with A. L. Harris M. C. White Orin Burns G. E. McDermott T. F. Dement as Directors. Dated Anita Iowa April 24 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Way
J. M. Garside
H O. Stone
A. N. Crow
A. L. Harris
M.C. White
Orin Burns
G. E. McDermott
T. F. Dement
Anita
Iowa
Oak Ridge News and Community Notes
Oak Ridge farmers plow corn for a third time while residents visit nearby towns. Rob Bain builds a silo foundation and Reuben Plested aids with the silo. Union and club meetings occur as families host gatherings and plan haying. Several residents travel to Anita, Des Moines, and Omaha for events and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Parkinson
W. F. Kirkham
Des Moines
Oak Ridge Club
Robert Bain
G. B. Graham
W E. Johnson
Anita
Earl Walker
Jack Snider
Adair
Dix Fields
Reuben Plested
Casey
Rob Bain
Henry Franz
Robt. Bain
Avery Stephenson
George Parkinson
Harry Graham
Alfred Franz
Grandma Franz
Henry Wedemeyer
Frank Graham
Levi Walker
Crooked Valley
School House
Helen Swinehart
Omaha
DeClare
The
Atlantic Hospital
Letter from Bert Parkinson to cousin recounts army drill and departure
Bert Parkinson writes from Camp Dix New Jersey about daily schedule from 5 45 am to taps 10 pm and kitchen duty. He describes oversea equipment arrival and readiness to ship out and jokes about Germans and a nose scratching incident during drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Dix
New Jersey
Detar
Germany
Charlie
Bert Parkinson
Iowa Tops Nation in War Savings Stamp Sales for May
Iowa led all states in War Savings Stamp sales for May with 6 023 633 51 dollars. Nebraska and the District of Columbia ranked second and third, lifting Iowa from ninth to third in total since December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
The
Union
Treasury Department
Nebraska
District of Columbia
Ionns
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. R. Eller
Galiher Building
Max Aldrich
Hamburg
Ziegler & Ziegler Lawyers
Highland M. E. Church
H. P. Gringer
Claude Kitlinger
A. A. Miller
Ness
DR. C. V. Beaver
Rasmussen’s
Masonic Temple
Code of
Nature OF Business
Capital Stock
Oak Ridge
Charles H. Graham
Ralph Stephenson
Hallie Anderson
Thomas Stephenson
Edward Hansen
Ralph Stephenson Dur
Henry
Alfred
Franz
Fordson
Grandpa
Grandma Bain
Rob
Menlo
Glen
Parkinson
Camp Cody
Fred Vord
Unique
George Bain
Pine Bluffs
Wyoming
Len
Emma Auperlee
Lenora Swinehart
George Parkinson, Sr
Chas. H. Graham
Anita Produce Co
G. O. Smither
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