Admitted to Practice of Law Hobart E. Newton
Hobart E. Newton son of Ed L. Newton and wife of Anita, longtime Cass County Clerk, passed a successful exam in Des Moines and is admitted to practice in state and federal courts. A World War II Marine veteran, he previously served as Deputy Clerk and then County Clerk, earning wide approval for his administration and study efforts. The Des Moines Evening Tribune and Capital noted his admission on June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart E. Newton
Lostmaster
Ed. L. Newton
Anita
Cass County
Iowa
Des Moines
Newton
Marines
Basil H. Skipton
Skipton
Board of Supervisors
Des Moines Evening Tribune and Capital
Rebekahs Elect Officers For Ensuing Term
Jaanita Rebekah Lodge No 206 held a Friday meeting electing officers for the new term. Mary Egan was named Noble Grand, Ola Dorsey Vice-Grand, Palma Christensen Secretary, Neitha Hutchinson Treasurer, and Iva Dell Rhoads Captain. Mrs Maude Dean received a farewell gift from Sister Flavia C Hook recognizing her years of service and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaanita Rebekah Lodge
Mary Egan
Noble
Ola Dorsey
Palma Christensen
Neitha Hutchinson
Iva Dell Rhoads
Maude Dean
California
Flavia C. Hook
Lodge
Jewett Family Returns from West Coast Venture
Samuel G Jewett, longtime local resident, sold his farm and stock then moved with his family toward northern California seeking bargains. After a thorough check of that region they advised friends in Anita they have decided to return to Iowa and remain in their home area despite some local disadvantages.
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Samuel G. Jewett
California
Anita
Jewett
Iowa
Fiero Couple Visit relatives in Anita area
L. E. Fiero and wife of Mankato Minnesota visited last week as guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wagner. Mr. Fiero has returned home while his wife stays for several weeks. Mrs. Fiero is daughter of Ed Calkins and his wife formerly of Anita now in Los Angeles California.
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L. E. Fiero
Mankato
Minnesota
Huss calls Chickens for us
Leave Orders here. 25-If BARTLEY'S PRODUCE.
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Huss
Bartley
Former Anita Girl Hurt in Fatal Crash
Dorothy Chinn daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred C Chinn former Anita residents was involved in a head on collision two miles north of Rockwell City Iowa She suffered severe injuries including facial and bodily wounds and possible skull fracture with reports initially claiming death but later stating she survived in serious condition She had worked in Bradgate Iowa and had recently returned to live with her family in Anita
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Anita
Dorothy Chinn
Fred C. Chinn
Rockwell City
Iowa
Miss Chinn
Anita Public
Bradgate
Vernon Recovery Sparks Hope For Anita Community
Ralph D. Vernon longtime Anita resident and business leader is slowly recovering from a paralytic stroke suffered several weeks ago. He remains at home but is up with a cane and showing progress as friends and neighbors cheer his return to public life after decades in the town.
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Anita
Ralph D. Vernon
Vernon
Stauffer Surname Family Encounters Illness in Pine Bluff Wyoming
Alan Stauffer, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stauffer, long time residents, is in a Cheyenne hospital with mastoid trouble and slight improvement. The rest of the family has contracted chickenpox measles and pinkeye delaying spring farm work and upcoming visit plans to Anita and area.
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Alan
J. E. Stauffer
Snn
Pine Bluff
Yoming
Cheyenne
Dad
Anita
Barnholdt Buys Voorhees Home on West Main Street
E Barnholdt purchases the residence on West Main Street formerly owned by Leon G Voorhees for 4000 dollars with possession to be given immediately. Rumor says a filling station may be built on the east end and the house prepared for transient trade.
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E. Barnholdt
West Main Street
Leon G. Voorhees
Barnholdt
Anita Concert Band Praised In Seasonal Debut Tour
Words of highest praise are expressed for the Anita Concert Band on their first appearance of the season. The ensemble also performed at Adair and Atlantic, boasting the best musical organization in its history under director R. C. Rasmussen.
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Anita
Adair
Atlantic
R. C. Rasmussen
Visitors from Anita Tour Shenandoah Stations
Among many from Anita and vicinity who visited broadcasting stations at Shenandoah last Sunday were Robert Scott and wife Fred Stauffer James and Bobby Nelson all of whom report a very pleasant time and a fine trip.
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Anita and
Shenandoah
Robert Scott
Fred Stauffer
James
Bobby Nelson
Farmers Coop promotes International Stock Food as winner
Farmers' Coop touts International Stock Food as a versatile feed that delivers results for every stock raised on the farm. It emphasizes strong performance and affordability within reach of all farmers.
Morgan party tours Illinois with plans through LaSalle Burlington and Keokuk
James Morgan and his daughter Mrs Kathryn DeCamp travel through Illinois visiting LaSalle Chicago Kankakee Burlington Keokuk Anita and Engle. They saw Byron Turner place third in a national field meet among 116 contestants and note heavy rainfall delaying corn planting as the Illinois river floods bottom lands at LaSalle.
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James Morgan
Kathryn DeCamp
Illinois
LaSalle
Chicago
Kankakee
Burlington
Iowa
Verbendah Engle
Keokuk
Anita
Byron Turner
Byron
Morgan
Ilnois
Fern Stauffer Graduates In Anita Class Of 1927
Graduation notes Fern M Stauffer daughter of L A Stauffer Pagosa Springs Colo among 14 graduates this summer She tied for high honors with a peer earning a solid gold medal engraved with her name grade and year She delivered the salutatory address After summer school she will pursue teaching college enrollment later planned
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Bertrand Stauffer
Anita
Fern M. Stauffer
L. A. Stauffer
Pagosa Springs
Colorado
Fern
Boatrights Visit Anita Friends and Evergreen Cemetery Tribute
George and Nannie Boatright of Stuart visited Anita on Monday, calling on old friends and leaving flowers at Evergreen Cemetery. They recently returned from Arkansas where Homer Boatright and wife reside in the Ozarks. Homer, a railway agent, also runs a poultry business and is growing prosperous despite risks from disease.
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George
Nannie Boatright
Stuart
Anita
J. R. Stuar
Evergreen Cemetery
Mrs. Boatright
Arkansas
Homer Boatright
Ozark Mountains
Homer
Barley Receives New Car Load of Raven Pig Meal
Chas H Barley received another car load of Raven Pig Meal this week. The shipment adds to his livestock feed supplies and supports local farming operations.
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Chas. H. Barley
Camp Fire Benefit at Unique Theatre June 23 24
Camp Fire Girls present The Cat's Pajamas a benefit show at the Unique Theatre on June 23 and 24 admission 25 cents Mrs Vera Holton guardian calls for all to attend.
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Camp Fire Girls
Unique Theatre
Vera Holton
Guardian
Brother Kelley Dies After Long Illness at 85
John C. Kelley learned of the death of his brother Ab Kelley at their Wilton Junction Iowa home. Ab Kelley born in Pennsylvania August 12 1841 died June 9 after a lengthy cancer illness. Civil War veteran who served in the 24th Town Infantry. Survived by a brother in this city and a sister in Oregon. Funeral services were held Saturday as John C. Kelley could not attend due to ill health.
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John C. Kelley
Ab Kelley
Wilton Junction
Iowa
Pennsylvania
24Th Town Infantry
Oregon
C O Z Club Meets for Pleasant Anita Gathering
The C Z Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Flavia C Hook's home for a pleasant gathering. A six o'clock dinner was served by Miss Vera B Hook and Mrs W E Fish. Guest Eva Suplee of Linden Iowa, former member, attended. The club, one of Anita's oldest, holds regular monthly meetings.
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C. O. Z. Club
Flavia C. Hook
Heirs of Clara Stager in Carroll Report Improved Condition
Favorable reports come from Mrs. Clara Stager Heirs in Carroll Iowa after a paralytic stroke once deemed incurable. Her sister Mrs. J H Schaake remains at her side providing care as the patient shows marked improvement.
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Clara Stager Heirs
Carroll
Iowa
J. H. Schaake
Miss Dorothy Dinsmore Seeks Miss Des Moines Crown
Former Anita girl and accomplished violinist Miss Dorothy Dinsmore is among the Miss Des Moines contestants. A seven member committee must unanimously approve the winner on Wednesday evening June 15. The town hopes the Anita girl will be chosen, as she meets every requirement and the judges’ satisfaction is essential.
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Dorothy Dinsmore
Anita Girl
Miss Des Moines
Miss Anna Metz Plans Montana Return After Vacation
Miss Anna Metz daughter of Mr and Mrs Mike Metz of Benton township has taught in Kolin Montana public schools this year. She will spend a brief vacation with her parents relatives and friends before returning to Montana to teach again next school year.
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Anna Metz
Mike Metz
Benton Township
Kolin
Montana
Iowa Roads Worse Old Resident Passes Away
J Robison of Wiota and long-time Montana resident visits Cass county with his two daughters. Peter W Anderson, aged 76, died suddenly near Atlantic after heart trouble. Born in Denmark, he moved to Cass county in 1882 and left eight children, four predeceased. Funeral in Wiota with burial at Anita’s Evergreen cemetery.
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J. Robison
Annie Robinson
Wiota
Mike Metx
Benton Township
Montana
Cass County
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Desert
Union
Peter W. Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Atlantic
Bornholm
Denmark
America
Ottawa
Illinois
Sophia Morgan
Anita
Earl Anderson
Anna Sorenson
Neola
Bessie Wolfe
Kiester
Minnesota
Minnie Anderson
Wiola M. E
E. B. Borst
Evergreen Cemetery
John C W Carey Carries Pioneer Honor From California
The body of John C W Carey a Cass county pioneer long known in southwestern Iowa died December 17 last year while wintering in California. It was brought to Atlantic Friday morning with Mrs Carey and Harrison Joy of University Place Nebraska and buried at Oakwood cemetery Lewis. The body lay in state at Osborne Tomlinson parlors until noon Saturday drew crowds then moved to Congregational church for funeral services led by Rev L A Spooner.
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John C. W. Carey
Cass County
Iowa
California
Atlantic
Carey
Harrison Joy
University Place
Nebraska
Oakwood
Lewis
Osborne-Tomlinson
Congregational Church
L. A. Spooner
Sale by Referee for Cass County Real Estate
The Cass County District Court appoints a referee to sell Lots Five and Six in Block Two Whitney's addition Anita Iowa at public auction for cash. The property includes a dwelling and two lots on premises, described as an ideal home site. Sale set for 2 PM July 18 1927 at the described premises. Harry C Faulkner referee and attorney E S Holton provide notice.
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District Court
Cass County
Iowa
A. D
Anita
Whitney
Mrs Ed Newton Camped in Nevada to Aid Son
Mrs. Ed L Newton visits Nevada Iowa this week to stay until her son Glen recovers from hernia surgery performed Monday. Glen Newton is a patient at the Nevada Sanitarium located a short distance from the city.
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Ed. L. Newton
Nevada
Iowa
Glen
Nevada Sanitarium
Miss Marjorie Eneix Tops Eagle Grove High Class of 1927
Miss Marjorie Eneix, former Anita girl and daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy H Eneix, grad of Eagle Grove High School in 1927, received highest honors ranking first in school activities, and enjoys her merited honors with modesty.
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Marjorie Eneix
Anita
Roy H. Eneix
Nellie Eneix
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Miss Hallie Wilbourn Enrolls in Des Moines Teachers Course
Miss Hallie Wilbourn daughter of Mr and Mrs Mann Wilbourn graduates with merited honors from Anita High School and attends nine weeks teachers course at Des Moines University. She plans a full commercial course and prefers this to teaching. Her parents accompanied her to Des Moines and secured housing with Mr and Mrs A D Booth.
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Hallie Wilbourn
Mann Wilbourn
Anita High School
Des Moines University
Wilbourn
Des Moines
A. D. Booth
Birthday party honors Miss Virginia Deeming eighteenth
Mrs. J. M. Deeming entertained a small company of young ladies at dinner Tuesday evening in honor of her daughter Miss Virginia s eighteenth birthday The table was decorated with small flags for Flag Day and roses Those in attendance were Miss Louise Trumbull Marian Dougherty Arline Fish Ruth Herriman Beulah Long Maurine Turner and Wenonah Forshay
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J. M. Deeming
Virginia
Louise Trumbull
Marian Dougherty
Arline Fish
Ruth Herriman
Beulah Long
Maurine Turner
Wenonah Forshay
Birthday gathering at Mrs Peterson’s Rose Hill home
A large company of relatives celebrated Mrs. J. D. Peterson's birthday at her Rose Hill Avenue home. Guests included families of J. O. Fudge A. T. Smith E. N. Thomson H. M. Turner Jesse N. Thomson W. B. Berry and A. W. Sarsfield. The day was filled with food and happiness and Mother Peterson was fondly remembered.
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J. D. Peterson
Rose Hill Avenue
J. O. Fudge
A. T. Smith
E. N. Thomson
H. M. Turner
Jesse N. Thomson
W. B. Berry
A. W. Sarsfield
Mother Peterson
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Rebekahs Elect
Voorhees Place
OZ Club
Dr. Hess
Bongers Bros
State of
L. R. Goodpasture
Mary Deeming
F. J. Deeming
C. J. Goodpasture
Leodia Goodpasture
Mildred Pearce
Oliver Pearce
T. B. Goodpasture
Ellen Goodpasture
Equiry No
Harry C. Faulkner
Holton
Teachers College
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