Letter from Old Veteran Reflects Iowa Ties and Memorial Day
A Springfield reader, L. W. Stone, sends a marked copy of the local paper and notes he could not attend Memorial Day events. He mentions Iowa badges, Anita area friends, and Mary with her children for Children's Day. He references two National Cemeteries in good condition and Uncle Sam caring for them. The 1924 Grand Army of the Republic encampment will be at Marshalltown, Iowa.
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Old Post
Iowa
Anita
Mary
Uncle Sam
L. W. Stone
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Iowa
Marshalltown
Crop Conditions Report Shows Iowa Yields Down
The report notes corn at 86 percent of normal, six points below the ten year average and five below last year. Planting progressed with 47 percent by May 15 and 96 percent by June 1, but replanting rose due to slow germination. Oats 90 percent normal on June 1, winter wheat 85 percent, barley 90 percent, rye 89 percent, timothy hay shorted by deficient rainfall, alfalfa acreage rising, all hay 82 percent of normal, with various fruits and vegetables listed at specific percentages.
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Jane Ist
Iowa
A Word to Our Subscribers About Subscriptions
The paper appeals to readers to pay subscriptions in advance and stop extended credit. Advertising funds cover costs beyond subscriptions, and credit for long-term subscribers should not be indefinite. The publisher asks for cooperation to keep costs low and maintain a high quality publication.
Lightfoot shifts to Des Moines bank post in Alta Iowa
John C. Lightfoot formerly with an Anita insurance firm has moved to Des Moines joining the Iowa Loan and Trust Company. He will start in an important role on June 1, reflecting his long business ties and local support.
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John C. Lightfoot
Anita
Alta
Iowa
Iowa Loan and Trust Company
Des Moines
A Healthy Place Hog Farm Question Sparks Debate
An investigator questions keeping hogs inside a house with a Native respondent who says he has kept hogs indoors for fourteen years and never lost one, claiming it works for his setup.
Engagement announced for Ruth Fitch and David Tuten in DeLand
The Sun of DeLand reports Ruth Marie Fitch, adopted daughter of Flora Fitch Houston, engaged to David Bell Tuten, banker at First National Bank. The event follows a luncheon at Mrs. Houston’s home with pink and white decorations and Alpha Xi Delta notice.
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the Sun
DeLand
Florida
Anita
Ruth Marie Fitch
Willard L. Fitch
Flora Fitch Houston
Nice
Horace G. Stuart
Houston
William Houston
Woodland Boulevard
Ruth Marie
David Bell Tuten
D. C. Hull
Lawrence Stockwell
E. L. Rowland
Tom Stewart
Arius Prather
Darlie Prather
Sybil Ley
Anna Ley
Grace Watson
Mary Tribble
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity
Miss Houston
Mr. Tuten
First National Bank
Miss Arling Hawk Completes Nine Month School Term
Miss Arling Hawk finished a nine months term at District No. 9 Audubon township with a strong school program. Over a hundred attendees from outside districts joined a bountiful picnic dinner and days of games and amusements. Hawk is a graduate of Extra High school.
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Arling Hawk
Audubon Township
Miss Hawk
Extra High School
Mrs L E Hubbell Hosts Knot a Kare Bridge Club
Mrs Leland E Hubbell entertained the Knot a Kare bridge club Thursday afternoon with a goal to forget troubles and keep the game on track. Mrs Leon G Voorhees won high score as substitutes Mrs A R Robinson Earl S Holton and J B Lewis joined guests and refreshments were served.
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Leland E. Hubbell
Surprise on Max Campbell’s Seventeenth Birthday
Twenty friends gathered unannounced at Max Campbell’s home on Monday evening to celebrate his seventeenth birthday. They presented him a handsome leather traveling bag as a token of friendship and spent the evening dancing and sharing a lunch.
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Max Campbell
Max
Congregational Ladies Society Elects Yearly Officers
At the recent annual meeting of the Congregational church Ladies Society officers for the coming year were elected. Mrs. W. E. Kellaway was chosen President, with Mrs. Wm. H. Wagner and Mrs. D. D. Peterson as Vice Presidents. Mrs. George Scholl became Secretary and Miss Aldula Stone Treasurer.
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Anita Literary Club
O. W. Shaffer
Roma Newton
Mattie Harrison
Faye Burkhart
Flora Stone
Library Board
Treasury
Ladies’ Society of the Congregational Church
W. E. Kellaway
Wm. H. Wagner
D. D. Peterson
George Scholl
Aldula Stone
Seven O'Clock Dinner For "Two-Sixty" Club
Miss Irene Johnson hosted a 7:00 dinner Wednesday evening June 6 in honor of the Two-Sixty club. Misses Ida Dorale and Emma Wade could not attend, with Mayme Pratt and Mrs M C Hansen substituting. Guests played pinochle, Mildred Lamborn winning first prize and June Earns the consolation prize.
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Irene Johnson
Ida Dorale
Emma Wade
Mayme Pratt
M. C. Hansen
Mildred Lamborn
Miss June
Pinochle Club Celebrates First Anniversary Meeting
The Pinochle club marked its one year with a Wednesday anniversary gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs H R Redburn. A pleasant session followed by a royal lunch concluded the event. The club will resume meetings in early fall after a summer hiatus.
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H. R. Redburn
Entertain At Dinner In Honor Of Miss Wilma Wilson
Miss Enid Wagner hosted a six o'clock dinner and theater party in honor of Miss Wilma Wilson of Muscatine visiting relatives. Attending were Madeline Reynolds Helen Myers Dorothy Chinn and Margaret Kirkham.
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Wilma Wilson
Muscatine
Enid Wagner
Madeline Reynolds
Helen Myers
Dorothy Chinn
Margaret Kirkham
Miss Mayme Pratt Hosts Two-Sixty Club Game Night
Miss Mayme Pratt hosted the Two-Sixty club Friday evening. a regular pinochle session was played with Mildred Lamborn winning first prize and Dorothy Chinn taking the consolation prize.
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Mayme Pratt
Mildred Lamborn
Dorothy Chinn
Fifty Little Guests At Birthday Party
The seventh birthday of Miss Marjorie Bean drew fifty guests to the Bean home for an afternoon of amusements and a birthday dinner prepared by her mother.
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Marjorie Bean
Bean
Friday Bridge Club Hosts Pleasurable Evening
The Friday Bridge club met last week with Mrs. Dr. C. E. Harry hosting the event. Substitutes present included Mesdames L. E. Bean W. T. Biggs and W. C. Williams.
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C. E. Harry
Mesdames
L. E. Bean
W. T.biggs
W. C. Williams
Nine Ladies Form Mothers Club Meeting Initiation
Nine ladies gathered Saturday afternoon at Mrs. L. J. Hofmeister's home to advance Mothers' Club organization. The next meeting is planned at Mrs. Dr. L. R. Johnson's residence.
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L. J. Hofmeister
Mothers’ Club
L. R. Johnson
Old Original 500 Club Meets at Mrs Carter Home
Mrs. Frank Carter hosted members of the old original 500 Club at her home Tuesday afternoon, entertaining the group in a social gathering.
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Frank Carter
Ladies' Union Club Meeting Notice
The Ladies Union club will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday June 20 at the home of Mrs P W Lowenburg west of Anita.
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Ladies’ Union Club
P. W. Lowenburg
Anita
Ziegler Law Firm Announces Estate Settlement Specialty
H P Ziegler attorney at law promotes general practice including settlement of estates and abstract opinions. Also notes collections and general law. Advertisement ends with a note urging dealers to choose Adair Creamery Butter and references Anita street mud as a potential glue material due to strong sticking qualities.
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Anita Street
Hot Weather Union Suits On Sale At Low Prices
Store advertises good Union Suits for hot weather priced at 75c and 98c as part of a racket style promotion.
Atlantic milliner files bankruptcy petition in Council Bluffs
Miss Geneva C. Hawkins of Atlantic has filed for bankruptcy. The first meeting of her creditors will be held in Council Bluffs next Saturday. Mrs Heckman and daughter and Miss Prudy Johnson visited Mrs Lena Ballou on Sunday.
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Wm. Heckman
Prudy Johnson
Lena Ballou
Geneva C. Hawkins
Atlantic Milliner
Council Bluffs
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Springfield
Congregational Ladies’ Society
Pinochle Club
Two-Sixty” Club
L .J. Hofmeister
C. W. Shaffer & Son
Anita, Iowa
Silvertowns
Tongias
Goodrich
Silvertown CorpTire
Atlantic
Red Mill Cafe
H. E. Campbell
Campbell Biock
Wagners Restaurant
M. E. Church
G. M. Adair
Citizens’ State Bank
Milady
Beauty Shoppe
Mrs
Agnes Musgrave Alexander
KING
Tilantic
Kodak Films
F.M. Alexander
H. P. Ziegler
Attorney At Law
Adair Creamery
Eagle “Mikado
Nna
Eagle Pencil Company
New York
A. F. Higgins
the People’s Meat Market
C. A. Thompson
Anita and
Vicinity
Fire and Life Insurance
Forshay
R. L. Robinson
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