Fire destroys Jewett barn in West Anita
During a fierce electrical storm Monday night lightning struck George P. Jewett's day and implement barn in West Anita, burning it to ashes. Nearby buildings escaped due to heavy rain, the fire department arrived too late to stop the blaze, two hogs perished, but most live stock was saved. The large barn, built years ago by the late H. L. Brown, was insured for 1100 dollars.
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George P. Jewett
West Anita
H. L. Brown
Andersons to celebrate sixty years of marriage
On August 9 1925 Mr and Mrs Peter F Anderson longtime Anita residents now Ruthven Iowa will mark sixty years of marriage Their children grandchildren and great grandchildren plan an elaborate celebration at their son Fern L Andersons home near Ross Audubon county A large gathering from old-time friends is expected Weather permitting a well beaten path will welcome guests to greet Uncle Pete and Mother Anderson and enjoy a wedding spread prepared by the Anderson family womenfolk damgood cooks
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Peter F. Anderson
Anita
Ruthven
Iowa
Fern L. Anderson
Ross
Audubon County
Baby Merle Swanson Buried in Evergreen Cemetery
Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Swanson died shortly after birth and was buried at Evergreen cemetery on Wednesday July 1.
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Merle
M. L. Swanson
Evergreen Cemetery
Diathermy Equipment Added To Campbell Office
Dr. H E Campbell installed an up-to-date electrical Diathermy device for physio therapy. The Fisher type machine offers modified currents and aids in treating rheumatism neuritis lumbago arthritis neuralgia and related illnesses improving office capability.
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H. E. Campbell
Fisher
Campbell
Ice Cream Social at North Massena Baptist Church
The Ladies' Society of the North Massena Baptist Church invites all to an ice cream social at the home of D. C. Weaver on Thursday evening serving ice cream cake and pie.
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Ladies’ Society of the
North Massena Baptist Church
D. C
Queen Easter Circle Installs Officers in Regular Meeting
The Queen Easter Circle met at director Mrs. Nina Vohs’s home. Officers-elect were installed by Miss Edna Pieper, with Virginia Deeming as President and Marie Rickel as Vice-President, among others. A lesson on Patriotism and Alaska was led by Miss Caroline Cecil on a porch decorated in National colors with refreshments.
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Queen Easter Circle
Nina Vohs
Edna Pieper
Virginia Deeming
Marie Rickel
Maurine Turner
Jeanette McEldewhey
Hazel King
Goldie McLaughlin
Retary
Alaska
Caroline Cecil
Ladies' Union Club Meets at Mrs Richter Home
The Ladies' Union Club was entertained on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. W. C. Richter, northwest of Anita, with a one o'clock dinner followed by the club's regular business and work for the afternoon.
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Ladies’ Union Club
W. C. Richter
Anita
Warm Up the Brehmer Home in Lincoln Township
The remodeled home of Mr and Mrs Martin Brehmer in Lincoln township was completed and opened to neighbors. Guests toured the new furnishings and polished floors then danced to music and enjoyed refreshments, with hopes for frequent future visits.
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Martin Brehmer
Lincoln Township
Brehmer
Mutual Benefit Club Meets at Mrs. Marsh Home
The Mutual Benefit Club held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. E. W. Marsh with piecing quilt blocks occupying the afternoon. Twelve members were present and a number of visitors attended. A dainty lunch of orange sherbet and angel food cake was served at the close.
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the Mutual Benefit Club
E. W. Marsh
Rexall Druggist to Attend National Convention in Boston
Leo Bongers of the Rexall Drug Store travels with his wife and two children for a thirty day auto trip through eastern states. The main destination is Boston for the Rexall Druggists national convention while Mrs Lulu Alvord and A M Keeler manage the local store in his absence.
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Leo Bongers
Rexall Drug Store
Boston
Massachusetts
Rain Clears for Big Anita Fourth Crowd
Friday’s showers halted plans but cleared by afternoon. Warm sun and light breeze drew one of Anita’s largest ever gatherings for the Fourth of July celebration, rivaling the famed Home-Coming two years earlier.
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Anita
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Nainsook Athletic Union
Ladies’ Athletic Union
Ladies’ Knit Union
Ladies Knit Union
Gingham
Linen
Musin
Garters
Queen Easter
Larson
Log Cabin
A. D. Bullock
Anita, Iowa
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