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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1923
Page
4
A Marion man recalls President Harding not reading newspapers due to busyness, but the President supposedly reads his own paper, the Marion Star, each night to measure advertising. The column opines on political intrigue, loyalty to newspapers, and various topical notes from 1920s America.
A finder of an editor’s notebook concludes the owner is a crazy nut and should be rounded up and confined to a mental hospital to prevent further harm.
The piece comments on international debt payments by England and France, U S. political mood, and looming issues such as the World War Soldiers' Bonus, Prohibition, socialism, and Ku Klux Klan concerns. It cites Iowa and national tensions, urging practical action over rhetoric and warning against complacency.
Social items note Anita and Vicinity events with Miss Patricia Louraine Williams celebrating her fourth birthday on June 27 from 4 to 6:30 pm. Guests listed include Norman Hofmeister and many others. luncheon followed the cake with four candles. Kensington attendance by Ladies Aid Society at Mrs. E. C. Dorsey home in South Anita reports a large turnout with numerous attendees.
Marriage of Miss Cleo Gipple and Lewis Steele occurred at the M E parsonage in Atlanta with Rev F W Simpson presiding on June 20 1923. Relatives and a large circle of friends join the Record in wishing happiness and success.
The W. P. G.'s were entertained Wednesday at one o'clock dinner at Mrs. R. C. Pratt's West Main Street home. Out of town guest Mrs. Val Kreamer of Long Beach California enjoyed reconnecting with Anita area friends and former neighbors.
Miss Dorothy Chinn daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred C Chinn attends the summer session of special instruction at Des Moines University as part of her ongoing education efforts.
Relatives in Anita announce the marriage of Mrs. Ruth Foote Wolford daughter of Mrs. Maggie McDermott to Benjamin Scott. The ceremony will take place June 6 in Lincoln Nebraska where the groom works for the railway company. Friends in the old home town extend congratulations.
Mrs. Chester A. Long hosted a large gathering of ladies on Monday afternoon. The guest of honor was Mrs. D. R. Forshay, and the event was a miscellaneous shower celebrated with joy and anticipation for the arrival of a baby.
Shoppers hurry to purchase tissue ginghams as stock moves quickly. The fabric sells for 48 cents per yard with a width of 36 inches and a wide variety of patterns available.
The piece urges the weather man to conserve rainfall now for later in August when relief is more needed and appreciated.
Carl Foote formerly in Anita requests changing the record address from Denver to Greystone Colorado, locating him on a ranch nearby.
Mrs W E Kelloway entertained the Bridge Club Wednesday afternoon at her West Main street home. Mrs Lulu Bullock served as substitute and won first honors on a low score in a lively session with agreeable, convivial play.
The Ladies Foreign Missionary Society of the M E church will meet in regular monthly session. They will be guests of Mrs H G Stuart on Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Frank Watkins daughter of Mr and Mrs H Clay Lewis has been in Des Moines hospital the past two weeks and is reported slowly improving by relatives.
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