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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1922

Page

5

Mrs Dressler Enjoys Week in Anita Visit

Mrs. L. C. Dressier of Atlantic is visiting Anita and nearby areas this week to spend time with her children Harry and Charles Dressler and daughter in law Mrs. Fred Woods.

Local Social Roundup and Political Visit in Anita Area

Miss Louise Albers of Des Moines visited her sister Miss Jeannette Albers in Anita. Geo l L Currier of Audubon stayed in Anita with his children Roscoe and Vera Currier. Mrs Alice Burwell of Griswold visited Anita and nearby with siblings Kurt Willison and Mrs Ira Ruggles. A new baby was announced at Mr and Mrs A Robison in Casey. Chas D Booth Republican State Senate candidate campaigned in Anita yesterday.

Louise Albers Des Moines City Jeannette Albers Citizens’ State Bank Geo. l L. Currier Audubon Anita Roscoe Vera Currier Alice Burwell Griswold Burt Willison Ira Ruggles Anita and Vicinity Kurt Willison A. Robison Casey Chas. D. Booth Harlan

Mrs. T. Chapin Visits Anita and Vicinity

Mrs. T. Chapin of Grinnell spends a week in Anita and nearby communities visiting old friends and former neighbors who extend a cordial welcome.

Miss Jessie Talbot Heads to Des Moines for Minor Operation

Miss Jessie Talbot traveled to Des Moines last week to undergo a minor hospital procedure. She was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. A. H. Talbott.

Jessie Talbot Des Moines A. H. Talbott

Mrs Carey Improving Health to Visit Anita Next Week

Mrs. Dr. James Carey of West Liberty is improving at Des Moines Sanitarium and will be brought to Anita next week for an indefinite stay at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Oren Burns.

Dr. James ©. Carey West Liberty Des Moines Anita Oren Burns

Kringe Promotes Tax Relief and Budget Savings

C. E. Kringe! urges tax bodies to cut levies and reduce expenses. He notes that his office cost about $10,000 less in 1921 than in 1920, framing the Financial Reports as evidence of economy and prudent governance.

C. E. Kringe Adv

Anita resident Peter Scot Sr. seriously ill with pneumonia

Peter Scot Sr. a well known Anita resident is gravely ill with double pneumonia at his home after a week of illness. Attending physician Dr H E Campbell reports him in serious condition.

Peter Scot, Sr Anita H. E. Campbell

The Courtship Marriage and Divorce of the Big White Hoss

A vivid historical note highlights a curious tale of courtship marriage and divorce surrounding a notable horse nicknamed the Big White Hoss. The piece frames the saga as a rare, rich snippet of regional history with lively, suggestive detail aimed at intrigued readers.

Funeral for Dan Bales Held in Atlantic Area

Dan Bales, former Anita resident, died Thursday at his home north of Atlantic after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Friday at the Atlantic M. E. Church conducted by Rev. F. W. Simpson.

Dan Bales Anita Atlantic Atlantic M. E F. W. Simpson

Road Crew Traverses to Work on Public Highway

A road-building crew with horses mules and equipment passed Anita on Monday afternoon en route to Adair to work on the highway between Adair and Causey.

Anita Adair Causey

Osen selects Neilsen for new fire replacement dwelling

Frank E. Osen has let the contract for a new 30 by 30 two story basement house to N. P. Neilsen to begin next week. Wm. H. Wagner Sr. and his wife of Sioux City, former Anita residents, are visiting before summer in California. Miss Ruby Edwards of Cumberland visits Anita on her way to Des Moines, planning a longer stay with the Egan family on return.

Frank E. Osen N. P. Neilsen Kegin Wm. H. Wagner, Sr Sioux City Anita California Ruby Edwards Cumberland W. H. Evan Mary Des Moines Egan

Suplee Attacked by Dog. Thumb End Bit Off

While walking along the street, Wm. A. Suplee was bitten by a dog, which tore the end of his thumb. He received prompt medical care and a probable case of blood poisoning was averted.

Wm. A. Suplee

Cemetery Work Delayed by Rain Ahead of Memorial Day

Continued rain last week delayed efforts at Evergreen Cemetery, though grounds are in excellent condition and would reflect well on the city, with completion still anticipated after the holiday.

Evergreen Cemetery

Memorial Service Noted for G A R and American Legion

Memorial services were held at the Congregational Church Sunday morning with G A R and American Legion members invited. Attendance of Grand Army Boys was down from prior years due to death removal and disability as the ranks of the Boys in Blue diminish with age. The Old Boys line included Samuel F. Cooper William Weston Fred Sears Ham Campbell Ben Wagner William White Abe Biggs Bertrand Stauffer Thos Winder John C Kelley and S H Wilson.

Congregational Church G. A. Kk American Legion Grand Army Samuel F. Cooper Wm. J.weston Fred H. Sears Ham Campbell Ben Wagner William White Abe Biggs Bertrand Stauffer Thos. Winder John C. Kelley 8. H Wilson

Local notes from Anita area and nearby towns

Miscellany of visits births and occupations from Anita Iowa and surrounding towns. Items include ill health Mrs Peter Scott and a May 19 birth, several Atlantic visitors and business trips, a new barn being built by John W. Bork, Memorial Day exercises, and announcements from local advertisers.

R. B. Wasson Chas. May Atlantic Anita

Frank A East of Boone Became Massena Mayor and Fought Graft

Frank A East a former Massena mayor who earned enemies for strict law enforcement spent a few days in Boone visiting his brother Clyde V East. The piece recalls his tough stance as mayor, the threats he faced, and a street fight that ended with East retaining his title as a mature ring star amid no new challenges.

Frank A. East Boone Iowa Anita Clyde V. East Massena Frank East

Entertainment at The Lodge hosts 500 party in Anita

Mrs. Leon G. Voorhees hosted a 500 party at The Lodge on the Voorhees Estate west of Anita with 75 guests. A two course luncheon was served at 5 30. High score won by Mrs. Clara B. Robison who received a basket. consolation went to Mrs. J. H. Sheeler. The Lodge was decorated in purple and yellow iris. Numerous local and out of town guests attended, including multiple named residents and visitors from nearby towns.

Leon G. Voorhees Voorhees Anita Clara B. Robison J. H. Sheeler H. McDermott Minnie Forshay

Wanted: experienced young woman for general housework

An advertisement seeks an experienced young woman for general housework in Atlantic Iowa. Also promotes Grandmother’s Bread claiming it caused mothers to quit baking with sales located at 30 Goog's Place.

Vogue Atlantic Iowa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anita Bank United States Congress H.T. Vernon Harry C. Faulkner A.R. Robinson Campbell Forsyth & Just Mr. Forsyth W.C. Fester Lobrville, Iowa W. N. Anderson Peter Scott Jas. Furman and Wife Chas. W. Smith Wm. Cieatrick Chas. Barber Mildred Galiher Omaha Dolley Deeming Evalyn Brown John W. Bork Frank Wheatley Edwin Burkhart Henry Schaake Valley Junction Chas. E. Waters Anita Monday Mrs J. T. Monnig Henry A. Cheatrick New Calumet Cafe Whitney’s Bank C. FE. Thomas H. E. Camppbe H. J. Suplee Linden Tofbuy W. T. Parker India Harris Long Beach J.D. Young Dexter Palmer Percy Young N. L. Hansen Amos Nelson Snarkel N. L. Larson EB. Kringer Cass County Miss Glass Advy G. Wycoffp Parker Feed Barn Grove Harold J. E. Morgan A. D. Dean, Auctioneer W. H. Wagoner H.C. Faulkner Gee. Morgan B. D. Forshay D. R. Forshay Holton W. F. Crawford G. A. Roe F. Carter, Jr H. Sheeler H. H. Cate L. R. Johnson H. Marshall F. M. Sheley G. Rasmussen C. G. Wycott G. A. Shike Jessie M. Lowel W. F. Kirsham G. O. Smither C. E. Faulkner J. Hofmeister G. F. Lattig Neise Johnson F. Carter L. E. Bean D. R. Donohoe Joe Vetter Minnie Bear Hank Vyurm Ed. Shannon W. K. Carey Anna Henderson Wm. R. Spence Earl Caddock Walnut J. D. Herriott Nancy Rakestraw Stuart Gee. B. Lynch E. E Grace Mildred Walker Lemars John Hall Viola Lee Wm. P. Barrett Council Bluffs van Weigand C. BE. Blakeley Chas. M. Blakesley Gowrie A. H. F. Ziegler Mit N. P Neilsen Forshay Life Insurance North Citizens’ State Bank Goog's Citizens State Bank Anita, Iowa
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