Swanson Nominated for South District Congress
Charles E. Swanson of Council Bluffs won the ninth district Republican nomination for Congress to oppose Democrat W. J. Burke of Missouri Valley. After a long deadlock and withdrawals by Judge W. C. Ratcliff and M. B. Pitt, Swanson gained crucial votes from Cass and others on late ballots, with continued bargaining shaping the final choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Swanson
Council Bluffs
Congress
W. J. Burke
Missouri Valley
Atlantic
W. C. Ratcliff
Red Oak
M. B. Pitt
Crescent
Bluffs
Swanson
Harrison
Mills
Montgomery
Pottawattamie
Shelby
Earl W. Vincent
Guthrie Center
Adair
Audubon
Guthrie
Cass
W. C. Bryant
Griswold
Vincent
Ratcliff
Bryant
Pitt
Cassman
Earl
Griswold Attorney
Harrison County
Pottawattamie County
Mills County
Congregational Church Youth Rally and Ice Cream Social
Miss Leora Miars leads the Congregational Church youth in a State Crusaders movement contest between the I. C. E. and A. C. E. Societies. Scores open 430 to 320 with Bible contests and songs. A church ice cream social and a full Sunday schedule follow as volunteers invite the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
State Crusaders
I. C. E. Society
Amicitia
Marjorie Bean
Esther May McIntyre
C. E
Congregational
Anita Park
Our Women’s Missionary Society
Matilda
Aldula Stone
Edna Nichols
C. E. Harry
Democratic leaders urge bolters to choose lines or leave party
General Order No One warns Democratic bolters to support the national ticket or abandon the party. Leaders expect some to switch sides, while most will align with the nominees rather than face penalties.
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Democratic Party
Aldrich Visited Iowa and Des Moines Areas During Leave
King Aldrich long time May Company department salesman in Denver spent last week in Anita with his parents and relatives and was a guest of relatives in Des Moines and other Iowa points.
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King Aldrich
May Company
Denver
Colorado
Anita
H. Aldrich
Vs Moines
Iowa
Pleasure and Politics
Attorney Hobart E. Newton of Stuart visited Anita to mingle with friends at his parents home while discussing national state district and county politics as the current interests grow.
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Hobart E. Newton
Stuart
Anita
Ed. L. Newton
Local Farmer Adjudged Insane Admitted to Clarinda Hospital
Lawrence Bertlesen of Franklin township was adjudged insane by the insare commission after evaluation Saturday. He was committed to the state hospital at Clarinda and transported by Deputy Sheriff Pa Edwards and County Clerk Skipton for treatment.
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Lawrence Bertlesen
Franklin Township
Clarinda
Pa Edwards
Skipton
Six Room Modé Residence in Business District
For rent a six room modem style residence in the business district. Enquire of Ollie Thornburg. 30-
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Ollie Thornburg
Weather impacts crops but yields look strong
Recent rains and high winds on the night of July 3 caused varying damage to crops in the area. The outlook remains promising with yields expected to exceed previous years and higher prices anticipated at harvest.
Miss Marian Wagner Heads to Denver for College Course
Miss Marian Wagner daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm H Wagner leaves the city for Denver Colorado to pursue a commercial course at a college.
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Marian Wagner
Wm. H. Wagner
Denver
Colorado
James travels west after visit with Anita kin
W S James of San Antonio Texas spent last week in Anita area with relatives. He is the widower of the late Elma Worming Boyd. James travels by auto and will visit his ailing mother before continuing toward Oregon for a few weeks.
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W. S. James
San Anto
Texas
Anita
Quality feeds claim top position in livestock market
Quality tells readers that Raven Pig Meal leads the field in feed quality while urging balance with a superior ration. Mr and Mrs Sherm F Myers Bessie Myers Lowell and Sherman attended to business matters in Fort Dodge Monday.
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Sherm F. Myers
Bessie Myers Lowell and
Sherman
Fort Dodge
Hook family returns to Cedar Rapids after Anita visit
Chas W Hook and his wife with daughter in law and baby return to Cedar Rapids Iowa from Anita where Mr Hook settled an insurance loss for George Ansty of the Massena vicinity.
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Chas. W. Hook
Iowa highway No 25 to be surfaced with crushed limestone
The state highway commission announces plans to surface Primary Highway No 25 from Greenfield to Menlo and Federal No 32 with crushed limestone within thirty days. A quarry site has been contracted midway between Greenfield and Menlo, two miles east of Highway No 25, to supply the material.
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Greenfield
Menlo
State Highway Commission
Iowa State Fair to Host All-Iowa Women Exposition
An eight day all-Iowa women exposition is planned for the upcoming Iowa state fair. Sponsored by statewide groups including Federation of Women's Clubs and Women's Farm Bureau, it runs August 24 to 31 in two large buildings. Activities cover home improvement displays lectures cooking and canning demonstrations plays and the annual Iowa art exhibit. Attendance is projected at over 125000 women.
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Federation of Women’s Clubs
Women’s Farm Bureau
Parent-Teacher Association
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Social Circle Hosts Surprise Shower for Mrs Bell
The Neighborhood Social Circle held a Monday afternoon meeting with Mrs J M Deeming as hostess. They organized a surprise shower for Virginia Bell, newlywed wife of Edward F Bell, with gifts from three young club members. Luncheon was served by the committee of Mrs Frank Black, Mrs John Aldrich and Mrs J M Deeming. Visitors included Mrs Elvira Hyde, Mrs Gertrude Bartley, Mrs W E Rhoades, and Mrs Bell. The next meeting will be a park picnic in August.
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J. M. Deeming
Visited the Old Home Folks in Anita and West Branch
John C. Rose and wife, longtime Anita residents, now of West Branch Iowa, spent a week in Anita as welcome guests of Mr and Mrs R D Vernon and old friends. They will welcome Mr Hoover visiting West Branch on his way to Palo Alto California, his longtime home.
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John C. Rose
Anita
West Branch
Iowa
R. D. Vernon
Mrs. Rowe
United States
Hoover
Palo Alto
California
Fractured Hip of Anita Resident
Angle John C Carey of Anita fractured his hip after a fall while getting coal. Dr H E Campbell treated him and he receives care from physician relatives and friends with hope for speedy recovery.
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John C., Carey
Anita
H. E. Campbell
Carey
Anita Camp Woodmen Meeting Notice
The Anita Camp Modern Woodmen of America will hold a meeting Saturday evening July 14 with all members urged to attend. Ed N McLaughlin Consul.
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Anita
Modern Woodmen of America
Ed. N. McLaughlin
Consial
Social visit to Des Moines by local ladies
Mrs. Leo Rongers, Mrs. G M Adair, Mrs. J T Monnig and Miss Dorothy Wiese traveled to Des Moines to be guests of friends on Thursday.
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Leo. Rongers
G. M. Adair
J. T. Monnig
Dorothy Wiese
Des Moines
Alfalfa the Wonder Crop for Fall Seeding
Agricultural note extols alfalfa as a premier long term forage with high feeding value. Advises early ground prep and choosing certified Grimm or other hardy varieties. Recommends sowing before August 15 to ensure a solid stand and cost efficiency.
Highways Counted Equal to Public Utilities
Walter J. Woolall editor of the Industrial Index argues highways should be treated as public utilities on par with railroads telephones and electric light and power systems He notes well mined highways yield dividends and that modern roads are essential not mere luxuries reflecting 25 years of steady progress.
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Walter J. Woolall
Industrial Index
Rebekah Installation Officers Named at IOOF Hall
Juanita Rebekah Lodge No. 206 held its regular installation Friday evening at the IOOF hall with Mrs. Mary Reed as Deputy District Superintendent in charge. New officers include N. G. Mary Louden V. G. Pluma Christensen V. C. Bertha Lewis Treasurer Lucy Galiher R. S. N. G. Zola Turner L. S. N. G. Mary McAfee Warden Stella Musick Conductor Alma Wilson Chaplain Mrs. Horace Stuart O. G. Anna Davies I. G. Emma Wilson R. S. V. G. Netha Hutchinson L. S. V. G. Jessie Parker Musician Dosha Scholl. Luncheon of ice cream and cake followed.
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Juanita Rebekah
IOOF
Mary Reed
N. G
Mary Louden
V. G
Pluma Christensen
V. C
Bertha Lewis
Lucy Galiher
Zola Turner
Mary McAfee
Stella Musick
Alma Wilson
Clovis Awarded Joullard Scholarship for Voice
Hall Clovis of Red Oak wins the Joullard scholarship for voice in New York City for the fourth time. He studied previously with Hazel Smith Dildridge in Omaha and sang as tenor soloist at First Unitarian Church. He will study in New York under Schoen Renet and broadcasts with a New York City male quartet. He is nephew of Mrs. Pearl Clovis of Atlantic, Cass county auditor candidate.
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Hall Clovis
Red Oak
H. W. Clovis
Joullard
New York City
Hazel Smith Dldridge
Omaha
First Unitarian Church
New York
Schoen-Renet
Clovis
Pearl Clovis
Atlantic
Cass County
Des Moines Hosts Welcome Guest Max Walker
Max Walker was the welcome guest of friends in Des Moines on Friday, joining local hosts for a social visit and informal gathering.
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Max Walker
Des Moines
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Leora Miars
Jesus Christ
Frankie Mae Bontrager
Emma Hofmeister
Pleasure and Politics
Oregon
Bartley’s Feed Store
Bessie Myers Lowell
Cedar Rapids
Big Summer Shoe Sale
Welch-Moore Shoe Co
Rebekah
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