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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
1
A newspaper piece speculates on rumored Ku Klux Klan plans in Anita, suggesting a permanent headquarters and annual night rides. It notes no verifiable confirmation and muses on logistics like horse welfare and distance, while hinting at spoofing by the editor.
Residents urge Anita Concert Band management to move weekly concerts from Tuesday to a more reliable night. They complain Tuesday and Saturday are bad for business and request consistent lighting and service, comparing Anita to nearby Adair for power reliability.
Three latest model traffic lights will replace old electroliers at three intersections on Main Street. Fifty dollars each, funded by Mr. N. E. Stucker of Cook & Stucker and gifts from the Commercial Club.
Mayor H E Campbell opened police court at City Hall on Monday for two cases. One intoxication case was settled with a guilty plea, a $25 fine and costs. The fighting case resulted in a finding of extinuating circumstances and a $5 fine plus costs. Court adjourned with no further business.
Ray McClellan was ousted from his position in the Davenport schools after reports he threw a dog from a third story window. The event drew strong condemnation with critics saying such a stunt proves unfit to teach.
An Iowa town hired an engineer to review its electroliers and distribution system. The expert recommended washing the electric light globes to improve service.
Miss Alice Cary Wilson, 65, after fifty years in Iowa classrooms retires from teaching at Elmwood Des Moines and will enroll at Drake University next fall to study law. A cousin of Ernie Vetter and of former President Woodrow Wilson she began teaching at 15 and traveled nationwide.
Levi Mountain of Atlantic, long Cass county resident since 1869, marked his eightieth birthday last Sunday. He is father to Mayor Bert Mountain of Atlantic and former Anita teacher Leva Mountain. He owns a fine auto and travels widely with his wife.
The Cass County Fair contracts all attractions for September 3 to 7 1923 including two nights of Theatle Duffield fireworks. Premium lists will be distributed this week and readers may request by mail to Carl E Hoffman Secretary Atlantic Iowa.
Ed Young and Mrs Ora Beers, prominent residents of Extra, were married last week in a ceremony noted by the community. The coupling brings together two well known locals.
The American State Bank at Walnut has been taken over by the state banking department and reorganized with a capital stock of 50000 dollars. An entirely new force of officers will operate the bank.
Dr. W. W. Gist who was elected department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic at Fort Dodge last Thursday died at his Cedar Falls home after a few hours of illness.
Plans for the Iowa State Fair opening August 22 to 31 in Des Moines include a total cash premium of 12158050, up about 3000 from 1922. Highlights allocate 22415 for horses 33822 for cattle 11619 for agricultural products and similar sums for other classes. The program features races hippodrome fireworks bands balloon ascensions and other attractions. Camper camping space is offered free on an 80 acre tract with a record number of campers anticipated. Premium lists are available free from Secretary A R Corey.
Jacob Kuhn a former Cass county legislator and Anita flouring mill partner visits relatives in Cass and Audubon counties from his Hollywood California home. Readers recall the 19th early contest for nomination between Kuhn and John A. Gates of Anita.
Dr. Wm. M. Scholl of Chicago, visiting Anita Iowa, counsels not to invest in German securities or property. He advises keeping American dollars and buying Liberty bonds. He rents a Frankfort building for foot appliance manufacture at sixty six cents a year and cites lack of German investment opportunities.
Lyman W. Stone, 82, a Civil War veteran and former Ani ta resident, received a honored mention at Memorial Day exercises in Springfield Missouri. He read Lincoln's Gettysburg Address with a clear voice that carried to the crowd despite age, recalling his Union service through the Civil War and at Lee's surrender.
The piece notes numerous burning crosses nationwide and in Anita but finds no reports of anyone being nailed to or burned at the cross. It suggests relief for those who might otherwise feel self-congratulatory about escaping the Ku Klux Klan’s wrath as it wanders globally in search of victims.
Oransky's announces a remodeling expansion sale on page seven of today's Rec ord. The firm, housed in a large building, will remodel to meet growing business. A special sale starts with first quality goods offered at one-third to one-half regular price to attract Cass county shoppers.
Promissory notes totaling 171,292.97 against G C C Gross & Son are pursued by suit filed in the district court of Pottawattamie county. Interest and costs accrue on the amount as the Walnut bank closure triggers collection.
Dr. F. W. Porterfield and his wife of Waterloo are visiting their old home folks in Atlantic this week.
M. E. Millhollin and wife traveled to Guthrie Center to spend Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Pearl Mahan.
Thos Taylor, 93, born in Ireland and a 31 year Atlantic resident, died Monday afternoon at home after a yearlong illness. A Civil War veteran, he is survived by a wife and four children.
Raymond Fordyce spends a few days in Anita this week attending to business interests and visiting his many friends.
Mrs Martha Hadncock of Cass County dies at home in Lewis after heart trouble at eighty. Survived by husband one son and three daughters.
The New Jersey Grand Lodge ruled that English must govern Masonic ritual. A Newark lodge continued German ceremonies, leading to charter revocation and a New Jersey Supreme Court ruling sustaining the action.
Mrs H E Campbell and two children Dora Jean and Howard Elmer Jr returned Thursday from a two weeks stay in Ames with Grandma Maxwell.
Raymond J. Cornell former Cass county school man and former Massena Echo editor is publicity chairman of the twenty-ninth International Christian Endeavor Convention to be held in Des Moines from July 4 to July 10.
Miss Mayme Pratt, who served in Waterloo schools last year, returned home for summer and was re elected by the school board for the 1923 24 term with a salary increase.
J B Ash pioneer resident and Cass county bridge builder died at his Omaha home at eighty seven. He was twice married, survived by three daughters and one son, with daughter Lela Ash in his care. Funeral services were held in Omaha with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mayor H E Campbell prepares for a vigorous crackdown on bootleggers and illegal liquor traffic. The Doctor calls liquor a law violation and community menace and vows to arrest all offenders within the town and its health impact, seeking the extreme penalty where applicable.
Weather conditions forced the postponement of the Children's Day exercises planned for Sunday evening at the M. E. church. The program remains praised as especially fine and attendees are urged to come next Sunday evening when the forecast is more favorable.
Keith Chinn a State University of Iowa City electrical engineering student spent a day in Anita with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred C Chinn and returned to Iowa City where he will work during the vacation on new buildings under construction on the university grounds.
Angels's Comedians, a theatrical group long competing with movies, resume filling dates on their regular countrywide route and present a pleasing program that appeals to audiences still fond of stage comedy and tragedy.
R F Whitmore was arrested and tried in Justice Pennell's Atlantic court for transporting intoxicating liquors but acquitted. He then faced a bootlegging arrest, with the case dismissed on County Attorney Cockshoot's motion. Grand jury action and federal probe into Whitmore's ties to illegal liquor transport and sales expected.
The Masonic Grand Lodge of Iowa holds its annual communication at Sioux City this week with Obedience Lodge No. 380 represented by Master Paul P. Edwards from the city.
Omaha bishop Homer C. Stuntz will preside over five Methodist conferences in Iowa this year. The Des Moines session begins in Ames on September 12 with Stuntz leading the proceedings.
Mrs Anna Mary Henke aged 48 wife of E L Henke was found dead in bed at home nine miles south of Atlantic Sunday morning from heart trouble She leaves eight children six of whom live at home as survivors.
The Cass County Farm Bureau picnic launches with a 10:30 a.m. parade from near the Court House led by officers and speakers, Franklin township band, and township contingents. The event at Sunnyside Park in Atlantic features picnics under trees, a post–dinner program, baseball, races, and activities for Farm Bureau families and friends, with Boy Scouts aiding and supervised playgrounds.
Roy Deeming's The Auburn Record earns praise for its creditable production and community value. The piece urges citizens and business leaders to back the paper with subscriptions, ads, or job printing, noting the hardship of costs and the long history of the editor in the trade.
At a recent fashion show held at Extra under the Woman's Association of the Community church relics were displayed including shawls claimed to be a century old and a bonnet trimmed with ribbon two centuries old.
Mrs Gene Henderson of Wiota spent Monday in the city visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Wm White.
Two northwest Iowa farms near Sioux Center sold for cash at 245.00 and 300.00 dollars per acre, showing strong land values as prices hold in the region.
Dr. J. W. Harrison once from Anita now practicing surgeon at Guthrie Center Kansas has purchased a big six Studebaker. The purchase suggests the Harrison couple will need the new car for their activities and travels.
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