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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1923
Page
4
A 1923 Anita Record column by E. E. Mutchy critiques Brookhart, the White House, and world affairs. It warns against League of Nations and World Court ideas, notes Iowa land prices, and calls for careful voter knowledge ahead of 1924 nominations. It praises Anita and urges national focus.
Social Items report the Anita and Vicinity Juanita Rebekah Lodge No. 206 installing officers at the I O O F Hall on Friday July 6 conducted by Special Deputy President Mrs Lulu Faga. Ice cream and cake followed for many members.
The Ladies' Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. church held a Friday meeting at Mrs. H. G. Stuart's home where refreshments of home made ice cream and cake were served by Mrs. Stuart and Mrs. F. A. Black. Attendees included Mesdames F. A. Black Sherman Myers A Weigand W S Reed C Vohs C T Winder Safe Koob J B Herriman Lillian F Hayter Geo Deane C W Crandall C L D Miller M Metcalf W C Rhoads H Kirkham F R Howard E N McLaughlin Fred Woblber J J Overmeyer.
On July 3rd the 53rd wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Bissell was marked by a Sunday visit and dinner hosted by their Cass County family. Thirty six relatives from Massena and Guthrie Center gathered for ice cream and fellowship, with Maude Bissell among those present.
Mrs. Peter E. Voorhees entertained the Ladies Missionary Society of the Congregational church Friday at her north city home. An interesting program preceded luncheon of ice cream and cake, with Mrs. J. W. Daugherty and Mrs. Chester Crandall assisting in serving.
Max and Wallace Bullock entertained a company of friends at the Bullock home during Sunday dinner to honor their friend C. A. Kaskey of Manson Iowa.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Bullock and sons Max and Wallace and Mrs Addie Grace of Harlan Iowa with Mrs Addie Henderson Hayward of Ida ho Falls Idaho were guests of U S Walker and family at a seven o clock dinner Thursday evening.
Miss Dolly Deeming daughter of Mr and Mrs F J Deeming of this city and Floyd Gordon son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Gordon of Atlantic were married at 430 PM Saturday in the Avoca parsonage. Rev W E Saverman pastor of the First Congregational church officiated. The couple are well known locally the bride being one of Anita’s High School girls. Friends wish them a long happy prosperous life.
Mrs. A S Walker hosted a gathering for Mrs. A L Hayward of Idaho Falls Idaho former Addie Henderson. The afternoon featured card games then a two course luncheon at 5 30 served by Mildred and Merle Walker with Wenonah Forshay assisting. The guest list included former friends of Mrs Hayward.
Mrs. Anna Griffith Porch hosted a Friday afternoon gathering for several ladies in her home in honor of Mrs. Anna Pratt Kreamer from Long Beach California who is visiting the city. Kreamer once taught in rural county schools and Porch was one of her former pupils. Light refreshments were served at the close.
At the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Geo B Graham of Oak Ridge the marriage of Ruth Graham and Charles Peyton of Ames was performed by Rev McCartney of Adair. A wedding dinner followed and the couple will reside in Ames.
The Ladies' Union Club held its regular monthly gathering at Mrs. Sherm. F. Myers home Friday afternoon. Members spent the time quilting and then were served refreshments.
Advertises Ply mouth Standard Binding Twine available at The Farmers' COOP with shopping cue to compare Kodaks before purchase. States slogan If it isn't an Eastman it isn't a Kodak and mentions Bongers Bros. as a source or promoter.
Farmers' Supply Co announces Deering Standard Binding Twine ready for order. The advertisement promotes the twine as the best on the market for binding needs.
Advertisement for Dr Hess s Stock Tonic from the Anita Drug Company urging hog owners to use the product to help hogs do well and thrive.
Harry Stucker travels to a lakeside retreat for a short fishing trip and a simple outdoor visit.
The Farmers' Co op advertises Plymouth Standard Binding Twine as the best buy available, priced at 27.
Rumors say a federal agent has been in town recently, digging for what is described as evidence for prosecutions to be presented to a grand jury soon.
The text reframes Independence Day beyond fireworks and urges aiming at societal evils threatening national safety, urging purposeful action rather than indulgence, with emphasis on responsibility and courage.
Leonard Casteel twenty four son of Mr and Mrs Wm Casteel of Massena area died from injuries after a mule kicked him three miles north of Massena. Authorities report the fatal farm accident occurred on the day of the incident and the victim succumbed to his injuries.
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