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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1928

Page

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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-

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Max Walker Des Moines

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Sth 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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