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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
1
Constable Chas L Wilson chased a former Anita resident accused of drawing counterfeit style small checks. The man faced arrest but settled costs and the face value of 31.58 dollars for eight dollars and twenty five cents in checks. Anita merchants will watch for signatures.
Mr. and Mrs. William Wells of Boulder Colorado stay a week in Anita and nearby with relatives Chas Bartley and families and Denison Pearce and Floyd Gissibs families. They are former Iowans now living in Colorado where Wells owns a farm. The couple plans an auto tour across Iowa and onward to California and the northwest. Wells is a cousin of the late Henry Murray a pioneer resident of Lincoln township and Atlantic.
Mr and Mrs John H Rule of Madison Minnesota announce the marriage of their daughter Ellen Lois to Hugh Thomas Carey on Saturday June 4 1927 at the bride’s parents home The groom is a former Cass county boy son of Mrs Louie Elliott Carey who lived in Lincoln township before moving to South Dakota The couple will reside in Mitchell South Dakota after July 1 1927.
The Missionary program at the Congregational church Sunday School opening Sunday was well received. Participants included Robert Henneberg Junior Hayter Robert and Reed Osen from Mrs George Scholls class. David Knudson gave a recitation and Mrs J M Kelley of Castleton Illinois delivered an inspiring talk.
A telephoned message to the sisters of W. H. Stager F. W. Stager and Mrs J H Schaake announced their sister Clara's serious stroke in Anita. Initially thought not to survive the night, a later report said she was slightly improved, bringing relief to relatives and friends.
Orville Morgan twelve year old son of farmer O N Morgan living near Anita was severely injured when a shotgun slipped from a younger brother’s hands and discharged. The bullet mangled his left foot necessitating amputation of half the foot at Atlantic hospital after initial treatment in Anita. The younger brother suffered a non alarming ankle wound.
Detective Roy Clarkson of the Des Moines police won the annual pistol shooting tournament for the fourth time, scoring 196 of 225 to earn permanent possession of the silver loving cup. He received an $11 pair of uniform trousers from Iowa Clothing Co and a free airplane ride from Harley Davidson. For bullseyes he earned five gallons of oil from Manhattan Oil Co. Clarkson’s boyhood in Anita and his parents, Mr and Mrs Robi L Clarkson, were noted.
King Aldrich and his wife from Denver Colorado are spending their vacation in Anita with his parents J H Aldrich and G M Aldrich and families and friends. King has long been with the May company department store in Denver. They visited Des Moines and Yale to attend a community home coming for former residents from many parts of the country.
Mrs. Guy Smith and Mrs. Art Barnholdt daughters of Mrs Agus ta Simon are at Mayo Bros hospital Rochester Minnesota where both underwent major surgeries Mrs Smith had tumor removal while Mrs Barnholdt faced ailments from physical complications Both are recovering as rapidly as expected and friends and relatives are glad to hear news
Visiting with their two sons Mason Linderman near Anita and Arthur Linderman near Massena, L M Linderman and wife stay for months in Anita. Mrs Linderman shows notable health improvement after years of illness. She was daughter of the late Rev John Hestwood a pioneer Methodist minister and former Cass county elder.
With unusual moisture in Iowa this season, prospects for a bumper crop appear strong. The favorable conditions suggest farmers can maximize opportunities to achieve greater prosperity for the current year.
Miss Bernice Kirkham of Canton Illinois and Lexington Kentucky native Liam Finn will marry at the Kirkham home near Canton. Rev E C Douglass will perform the ceremony with a later residence in Lexington.
G M DeCamp reports from Canada that heavy rains and floods have delayed seeding. A railroad bulletin notes less than half the usual small grain acreage will be sown this year, risking lower harvests and higher wheat prices nationwide.
A Denison Iowa gathering from the old hometown brought about a day of jollity at the east Main street residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Broderson. Forty relatives and friends arrived, sharing an abundant feast and cheerful fellowship.
At 4 20 A M Wednesday another high powered electrical storm struck Anita and nearby areas followed by a cloud burst or water spout. The downpour drenched the ground for over an hour and likely damaged crops by washing fields, warning to watch for severe storms and high water through June.
Anita nears recovery from a recent job while nine houses vacated weeks ago are mostly reoccupied. If the current influx continues, more houses must be built or newcomers bring their own dwellings to meet demand.
Wm. K. Carey and his wife of Afton Iowa spent several days in Anita and Atlantic this week visiting Clare and John Carey, and B. F. Simpson and wife in Atlantic. They accompanied them back to Afton for a few weeks on the farm as the heated term nears.
William Farwell died May 21 1927 at the family home near Orient Iowa after a life of Christian faith. He married Theda Smith on June 28 1911 and left behind wife five children seven siblings and a community in mourning. Funeral services were held at the Hill of Zion Christian church with Rev Rue Burnell and Rev L H Athey assisting.
An experienced local farmer reports corn is doing well and as far advanced as last season at this time. With favorable weather, there is confidence in quality and yield, and communal prosperity is tied to the farmer’s success.
Robt. L. Clarkson his wife and son Emory from Des Moines and another son John from Winterset Iowa spent a day in Anita last week visiting relatives former neighbors and old friends who gave them cordial welcome Mrs Clarkson sister of H. G. Stuart of this city. The Clarksons moved from Anita many years ago but still enjoy infrequent returns to the old home community.
Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Bovee of Des Moines renewed acquaintance with old friends and neighbors in Anita last week. They have lived in Canada and California since leaving, now reside in Des Moines with their daughter and son-in-law Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Weston and their children accompanying.
Dr William R Koob and wife of Brayton visited Anita last week. He trained at St Louis Medical College and settled in Brayton years ago, choosing to stay amid frequent relocation efforts as the town and surrounding area protested.
Chas. Donaldson, born June 19 1860 in Jackson County Iowa, died May 24 1927 at age 66 at Extra Iowa after pneumonia. Survived by brother O C Donaldson Mountain View California sister Mrs Clare McGinnis Iowa City and many nephews and nieces. Funeral at Extra Christian church conducted by Rev Sherman B Moore and burial in Anita Evergreen cemetery with pallbearers Judson Young Floyd Young Orvie Young Willis Young Lester Bowen Claude Call. Out of town relatives attended from Mountain View California Iowa City Merna and Atlantic.
Hazel, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo F Haver former residents of Anita and Atlantic, has been seriously ill for several weeks and remains in critical condition with little prospect for recovery. Friends in Anita and surrounding area share in the sorrow of the family.
Corydon Iowa couple Corydon D C Murrow and wife spent several days in Anita this week as welcome guests in the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Mick Forshay. Murrow a prominent southeast Iowa citizen and businessman is in close touch with state political matters.
Former Anita resident announces serious illness of Mrs Lennie Wagner Beason at her Culver City home. She and husband, son of the late Lewis Beason, operate in newspaper and real estate. Beason sisters include J A Wagner, Chester Wagner, Mrs William Bangham of Anita, and Mrs Dr W R Koob of Brayton.
Harry Woodmanse, once a resident of Anita over twenty five years ago and a former blacksmith at Frank Van Slyke’s shop, spent a few hours in the city Tuesday to greet old friends. After sixteen years in the navy he now lives with his mother and brother in Des Moines on a pension from the U S government.
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