Grand old man Watson C. Trego passes at 91
Anita mourns the death of Watson C. Trego after a long illness. Born in 1835 in Bucks county Pennsylvania, he lived in Illinois and Iowa before settling in Anita. He served in the 102nd Illinois Infantry, later ran a Cumberland hotel and hardware business, and was a long time Quaker. Funeral services were held at the Petit home with G A R and American Legion honors. He leaves three surviving children, fifteen grandchildren, and twenty six great grandchildren.
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Anita
Cass County
Watson C. Trego
W. M. Petit
Allen and
Kaziah
Carver) Trego
Bucks County
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Rock Island
Orion
Henry County
Richland Grove
Elizabeth K. Wilkins
Rose Ella
Edith L
Edgar W
Mary B
Abbie B
Allen W
Nellie E
Edgar W. Trego
Waterloo
Iowa
George E. Stonehouse
Rush City
Minnesota
Trego
Mercer County
102Nd
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Powell
Louisville
Kentucky
Frankfort
Troy Comley
Casey
Cumberland
Society of Friends
Union Township
Robi N. Chord
Congregational Church
Meade Post No. 50
Flags stolen from Gold Star markers on Memorial Day
Memorial Day witnesses desecration as American flags placed by Anita Post No. 210 on Gold Star markers along Whiteway 7 vanish. Legion members later search the highway and find several flags carried away, prompting outrage at the loss of sacred war memorials.
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Whiteway 7
Anita
Adair
Wiota
Cass County
Anita Post No. 210
American Legion
Legion
Mrs McWilliams Family Back Among Old Neighbors
Mrs. G. W. McWilliams and her daughter, once Anita residents, now living in Montana, are visiting old friends this week. The Congregational Ladies Aid Society plans an all day meeting Thursday at Mrs. A. J. Joy home with a covered dish noon dinner.
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G. W. McWilliams
Anita
Montana
Congregational Ladies’ Aid Society
A. J. Joy
Closing exercises feature Rev. Robt. N. Chord guest speaker
At Congregational Sunday School, Mr. R. C. Maxson of Des Moines gave a brief address. Mrs. Amelia King hosted a one o clock dinner for the Ladies Union Club at her West Main Street home, followed by an afternoon of industry. Mrs. Wm. Stoffs of Valley Junction visited Anita relatives, while D. H. Mueller and wife from Walnut considered relocating nearby. Anita is Mrs. Mueller’s birthplace and former home.
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Congregational
R. C. Maxson
Des Moines
Robt. N. Chord
Amelia King
Ladies Union Club
West Main Street
D. H. Mueller
Walnut
Anita
Anta
Mueller
Thos. H. Rogers
Military Honors Read in Quiet Hall
A soldier rests in ceremonial rites as a hush falls over the isle. The verse recalls fields of strife and the tranquil dream of times past. Fairy music fills the hall while loved ones guard the silent vigil with reverent memory.
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Our
Isle
Gratitude for condolences from neighbors and clubs
The children and grandchildren of W. C. Trego thank neighbors and friends for kindnesses during his illness and death. They express appreciation to the G A R, American Legion, and all who sent flowers or offered sympathy.
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American Legion
Big Crowd at Anita Band Concert Opens Summer Series
The Anita Concert Band drew a record crowd for the first summer weekly concert. A splendid time was enjoyed and attendees stayed late. The event will be broadcast on station JFLZ, the Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company’s outlet, allowing listeners to enjoy the full program remotely.
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Anita
JFLZ
Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company
Consolidation on Trial for Anita Rural Routes
The article notes a trial consolidation of two Anita rural mail routes starting Tuesday. If Washington officials approve, two more routes may be consolidated, though no haste is expected in reaching a final decision.
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Anita
Post Office
Washington, D. C
Washington
Finished Team of Service Leland Jewett Returns Home
Leland Jewett son of Mr and Mrs S G Jewett completed his enlistment in the U S Navy and returned to Anita last week after travels by water through many foreign countries including Australia. He says he has no current plan to reenlist and found the experiences valuable.
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Léland Jewett
S. G. Jewett
U. S. Naval Service
Anita
Australia
Leland
Entertained Old Friends at Forshay Home
Mrs. B. D. Forshay hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering for longtime friends including Mrs. Mollie Moore of Fort Collins Colorado Mrs. May Blakesley of Winnebago Minnesota and Mrs. Elmira Ziegler of Des Moines The group referred to as a lively band of girls from a prior generation enjoyed hospitality and merriment.
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B. D. Forshay
Mollie Moore
Fort Collins
Colorado
May Blakesley
Winnebago
Minnesota
Elmira Ziegler
Des Moines
Forshay
Runaway Ford Truck Plays Cyclone Near Local Station
A Ford truck parked at the Robt. Scott residence on Locust street roused itself this morning and lumbered downtown toward Main street. It veered into a parking area by the Record office and attempted to climb a guy wire on a large telephone pole at the intersection, frighteningly close to Wagner Filling Station across the street.
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Robt. Scott
Locust Street
Main Street
Wagner
Charlie Still on the Job at Cedar Rapids Insurance
Chas W Hook long a reliable force for Cedar Rapids Insurance Company spent Saturday and Sunday visiting Anita with his mother Mrs Walter Hook and sister Miss Vera B Hook. He remains a valued veteran in the company’s service.
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Chas. W. Hook
Cedar Rapids Insurance Company
Anita
Walter Hook
Vera B. Hook
Charlie
Cedar Rapids Company
Among Old Home Folks Mrs. H. T. Chapin Visits Anita
Mrs. H. T. Chapin of Grinnell spends the week in Anita as a welcome guest of old-time friends and former neighbors. She is in good health and enjoys recounting experiences of days past with longtime acquaintances.
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H. T. Chapin
Grinnell
Anita
Mother Chapin
Children’s Day Observed at Anita Congregational Church
Children’s Day will be observed at the Anita Congregational Church on Sunday evening June 13 with a delightful program in preparation. The services are eagerly anticipated by all ages and the public is cordially invited to attend this yearly event.
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Anita Congregational Church
Lost spectacles offered reward for return
A pair of spectacles is missing with a reward offered for their return. The notice directs return to 23 11 E 8 Holton.
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Holton
Young Couple Married at Indianola Iowa May 20 1926
Miss Helen Black daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank A Black and Earl Graham a farmer near Maxburg Iowa were married in Indianola on Wednesday May 20 1926. Rev Athea of Macksb urg officiated. A reception and dinner followed at the Black home with relatives from Gra ham Williams and other families attending. The bride taught in Macksburg public schools for three years and the groom is a respected farmer. They will live on a farm near Anita.
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Indianola
Iowa
Helen Black
Frank A. Black
Earl Graham
Maxburg
Athea
M. E
Macksburg
F. A. Black
R. C. Graham
Arlie Graham
Bruce Black
W. C. Biers
Fontanelle
E. L. Williams
Lincoln
Nebraska
Williams
Black
Sally Anderson
Anita
Mrs. Blakesley Visits Anita Pioneer Ties Highlight Welcomes
Mrs. Chas M Blakesley of Winnebago Minnesota an early Anita resident receives a cordial welcome and a return visit to her old community. She is the daughter of pioneer Edwin Cate and sister of Harry Cate now in California. She will stay a few weeks with her son Ed M Blakesley in Walnut before heading home.
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Chas. M. Blakesley
Winnebago
Minnesota
Anita
Blakesley
Edwin Cate
Harry Cate
California
Death by electrocution shocks Anita family
A. W. Wiebold of the Anita Telephone Co. and Mrs. Wiebold traveled to Conroy Iowa after learning of the sudden death of Miss Agnes Wiebold age 32 who was electrocuted while operating an electric washing machine. The exact accident details were not disclosed but life was extinct on arrival.
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A. W. Wiebold
Anita Telephone Co
Atlantic couple and infant visit Antia with relatives
Deputy County clerk Hobart E. Newton, his wife and baby, spent Sunday and Monday in Antia visiting relatives and friends.
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Hobart E. Newton
Atlantic
Antia
Guthrie Center Family Observes Memorial Day Visit
Dr. J. W. Harrison and his son from Guthrie Center spent Memorial Day in Antia at the residence of Mother Harrison and his sister Miss Mattie.
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J. W. Harrison and Son
Guthrie Center
Memorial Day
Antia
Mother Harrison
Mattie
Galiher Family Visited Anita During Sunday Trip
L R Galiher his wife and children from Atlantic were visitors in Anita Sunday, sharing a day of family visitation in the town.
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L. R. Galiher
Atlantic
Anita Sunday
Greta Stone Guest of Anita Friends
Miss Greta Stone of Des Moines visits Anita and nearby neighbors this week as she reconnects with old wartime acquaintances and former neighbors in the area.
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Greta Stone
Des Moines
Anita
Local Family Visits and Church Announcement
Mrs Mildred Lantz and children of Woodbine spend time at her mother Mrs F O Worthing. D E Hadley and family and James Cooper and family of Corning visit D C Reed in Anita. Mrs G M Adair and Miss Jane Gotsche stay in Iowa City with Lulu Gotsche. Congregational church night program postponed two weeks and will join a home coming reception for returning students. The summer youth conference is near and Rev Chord seeks attendees.
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Zeta Hayenga
South Dakota
City
Ladies’ Misionary Society
The
Congregational Church
Misses Aldula
Matilda Stone
J. A. Wagner
Mildred Lantz
Woodbine
F. O. Worthing
D. E. Hadley
James Cooper
Corning
Anita
D. C
Chord
Passing of Former Resident Mrs Horace Gregory
Relatives announce the death of Mrs. Horace Gregory longtime Anita resident who died May 21 in Payette Idaho after a brief illness Born Alice Florence Stone in Massena New York June 24 1856 she taught music and school in Anita before marriage to Horace Gregory They leave husband two daughters Aldula C Anderson and Florence H Thompson of Payette Idaho and brothers Gordon E Herbert O and Alfred B Stone Funeral services were held at Payette Baptist Church with Rev Dean officiating Burial at Riverside Cemetery Mrs Gregory joined the Baptist church early in life and remained a faithful member The obituary praises her noble character talents and devotion to family
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Horace Gregory
Anita and Vicinity
Payette
Idaho
Alice Florence Stone
Massena
St. Lawrence County
New York
Anita
Gordon E. Stone
Horace Earl
Aldula C
Florence M
Cass County
Wayne
Nebraska
Horace Gergory
Aldula C. Anderson
Florence H. Thompson
Herbert O. Stone
Alfred B Stone
Payette Baptist Chuch
Dean
Riverside Cemetery
Gergory
The
Baptist Church
Death of Aged Lincoln Township Resident Sophia Cron
Sophia Cron aged eighty six of Lincoln township died Sunday after long illness. widow of Philip Cron she was born in Germany and came to the United States at eleven years old. she lived in Cass county since 1875 and leaves seven children two grandchildren and a great grandchild. funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 30 pm at the home with Rev Duncan McPherson. interment in Lincoln Center cemetery.
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Sophia Cron
Philip Cron
Lincoln Township
August and
Dorthia (Baumgartner) Bierdemann
Germany
United States
Grand Ridge
Illinois
Philip Crow
Mary
Caroline
Katie
Philip Cron, Jr
John A. Cron
August N. Cron
William Cron
San Diego
California
Crow
Cass County
Advent Church
Duncan McPherson
Falls City
Nebraska
Massena Township Baptist Church
Lincoln Center
Trail Old Home Pathway
Frank H. Stacey and wife of Guthrie Center attended Memorial Day services in Anita. They moved to Anita in the 1870s and return for visits to the town where they lived as a young couple. Their son Roy H. Stacey edits the Guthrian at Guthrie Center.
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Frank H. Stacey
Guthrie Center
Anita
Mrs. Stacey
Old Guard
Roy H. Stacey
Guthrian
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Walter Beel
Richard Clark
H. H. Turner
C. Borth
Massena Township
Amelia Thompson
Norway
Dr. H. E. Campbell Hospital
Wm. Stoffs
Valley Junction
W. C. Trego
Charleston
Elch-Moore Shoe CO
John
Fletcher
Avoca
John Fletcher
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