Tornado path near Adair draws thousands of sightseers
A tornado north of Adair last Tuesday evening left a devastated zone attracting crowds of sightseers. At the Harris farm three family members were killed and a free will offering raised 300 to 400 dollars for funeral expenses. Local residents and neighbors assisted in cleanup and toured wrecked properties, while insurance and damages were tallied for homes and barns.
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Adair
Harris Place
Fred Schallow
Wedemeyer
Elgin Bros Farms
Wm. Weasack
Harris
Ed. Harris
Bear Grove
Henry Elgin
Elgin Bros
H. S. Elgin
Robert
Elgin
John Harris
H. P. H. Wedemeyer
Mary Hettinger, Anita Resident, Dies at 79
Mary Hettinger died Saturday morning June 15 in Anita at age 79 5 months 28 days after a stroke. Born December 5 1845 in Robach Germany she moved with Wilhelm Hettinger who died in 1920. Survived by six children including Mrs Kate Schwabb and Mrs Louise Hardersen Funeral held June 16 at the M E Church Anita with burial Evergreen Cemetery.
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Mary Hettinger
Anita
Louise Hardersen
Mary Eisengrein
Robach
Germany
Wilhelm Hettinger
Kate Schwabb
Meyronne
Canada
Iowa
Mary Brockman
Fort Collins
Colorado
William Hettinger
Chas Hettinger
Henry Hettinger
Randolph
Nebraska
Mother Hettinger
Evangelical Church
M. E. Church
Hettinger
Evergreen Cemetery
Earl Smith and family return from Europe to New York
Mrs. Dr. H. E. Campbell reports the safe arrival of her brother Earl Smith his wife and son in New York City after five years in Europe as instructors abroad. They spent time in Iliolo Philippines and traveled India Egypt Italy Switzerland France Germany and London before sailing to the United States. They will visit Boston and relatives before returning to Iowa later in the summer.
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H. E. Campbell
Earl Smith
New York City
Europe
Switzerland
France
Germany
London
Boston
Prospects for abundance rise after the rains
New life returns to pastures with fresh optimism for a strong hay crop. Oats suffer from late rains and are unusually short, making harvest difficult. Corn remains healthy with clean fields, weeds scarce, and excellent ground conditions. The article ends with a celebratory note on harvest prospects for Iona.
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Iona
Original Sunshine Club Meeting Held With Luncheon
Mrs Lee Crane hosted the Original Sunshine Club Thursday with a one o clock luncheon. Twelve members and many visitors attended as they quilted and did work for the hostess. The next meeting will be at Dagmar Jensen's home on Thursday.
Gas stove fire harms couple at George Harry home
A gasoline stove leak started a kitchen blaze at the George Harry residence Sunday noon. George and son Lyle suffered facial and arm burns while trying to move the stove out the door. Neighbors controlled the flames. kitchen interior damaged. stove deemed wrecked. Mr Harry off work after injuries. Adair News report.
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George Harry
Harry
George
Lyle
Carl Miller
Anita
Met
Lewis Schmidt
Adair News
Anita Produce Company poised to boost local farmers
The Anita Produce Company plans extensive operations in Iowa to create a home market for poultry eggs and cream, investing thousands of dollars in plant equipment. The move aims to benefit producers in the surrounding communities and stimulate town and rural prosperity, drawing interest from supporters to keep Anita on the map.
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Anita Produce Company
Iowa
Anita
Muddy Botna River Yields Abundant Fish
The Griswold American reports a week of fishing along the Botna river as muddy waters drove fish into creeks and ditches. Anglers collected wagonloads near Elliott, enjoying plentiful catches after long spells without a fish dinner.
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Botna
Elliott
Knudson Establishes Battery Service in Esth Ever
H O Knudson formerly of Ever est Kansas has leased a room in the Dr H E Campbell block and will install the Willard electric service with equipment to meet public needs He will carry a full line of electrical supplies and undertake all kinds of wiring His family of four is already at home in a Horton property on Third Street.
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H. O. Knudson
Everest
Kansas
Anita Main Street Paving Praised Nationwide
Community pride shines as residents boast that travelers across the country choose Whiteway 7 highway to traverse Anita's Main Street. The mile of paving is highlighted as a premier feature drawing visitors and affirming local achievement.
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Whiteway 7
Anita
Two Busts In Three Years At Massena Bank
The Massena State Bank founded three years ago May 1st to replace Massena Savings Bank, closed last week and is in the hands of State Banking Superintendent Robt. L. Leach. The last condition statement showed re discounts nine thousand dollars, deposits ninety five thousand, loans one hundred fourteen thousand, and property eight thousand, with depositors expected to recover most of their funds.
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Massena State Bank
Massena Savings Bank
Robt. L. Leach
Massena Echo
Massena Bank
Riding the Sway Back Hoss
A description of federal and legislative officials pressuring newspapers to publish notices without funding and raising postage rates by up to four hundred percent despite nonpayment. The piece highlights government influence over public notices and the impact on publishers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Legislative Department
Clean-Up Week in Anita Not Thoroughly Observed
The article notes that Clean-Up Week in Anita was not widely observed though some effort was made. It criticizes the sloppy cleaning of dirty corners and abandoned houses and privies, arguing people should not be forced to endure such conditions.
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Anita
Death of Eleanor Donahue Former Adair Resident
Eleanor Lawless Donahue widow of John P. Donahue died June 1 1925 in Des Moines Iowa at age 71. She was born September 1 1853 in Beloit Wisconsin and married in 1881. Burial followed at Adair Catholic cemetery afterServices at St John s Church. Surviving children are John A Peterson Iowa and Joe V Des Moines. Also sisters Mrs C V Porter Shreveport and Mrs W A Dearhammer Chicago and A A Lawless Peoria. She lived near Adair until 1910 then moved to Des Moines.
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John P. Donahue
Anita
John V. Donahue
Des Moines
Adair
St. John’s Catholic Church
Adair Catholic
Eleanor Lawless Donahue
Beloit
Wisconsin
John V
Iowa
Eleanor Lawless
John A
Peterson
Joe V
C. V. Porter
Shrievesport
Louisiana
W. A. Dearhammer
Chicago
Illinois
A. A. Lawless
Peoria
Pine Bluffs Girl Sets State Teaching Record
Miss Gladys Stauffer daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Stauffer former Anita residents now in Pine Bluffs Wyoming graduates from Pine Bluffs High School Teachers Training Class of 1925 with high honors She earned the highest credits on the state teachers examination and is named the banner girl of Wyoming in teachers training She is seventeen grand daughter of Mr and Mrs Bertrand Stauffer of Anita and of the late Millard Allen remarkable for youth and achievement.
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Gladys Stauffer
J. E. Stauffer
Anita
Pine Bluffs
Wyoming
Pine Bluffs High School
Stauffer
Bertrand Stauffer
Millard Allen
Unclear Roadside Incident Near Arnbergs Farm
A vague report notes a disturbance along a road just south of the Arnberg place with minor damage to a few trees in the nearby timber about a mile northeast of Arnbergs. Adair News.
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Arnberg Place
Arnbergs
Adair News
Wiota Savings Bank Trustee Declares Extra Dividend
A. A. Lysne, receiver, announces an additional ten percent dividend for Wiota Savings Bank depositors. Payment is set for June 25 or soon after, offering relief to those with claims who had already received thirty five percent earlier and now gain further funds.
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A. A. Lysne
Wiota Savings Bank
Faulkner Family Returns From Ardmore Visit
Harry C. Faulkner, his wife and daughter Miss Joann, who spent a few weeks with Leon G. Voorhees and family in Ardmore Oklahoma, have returned home. They were joined by Mrs. Voorhees and children en route to Lake Okoboji to spend the summer at their cottage.
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Harry C. Faulkner
Joann
Leon G. Voorhees
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Mrs. Voorhees
Lake Okoboji
Lantz Family to Move Practice to Denison Iowa
Mrs. Dr. R. A. Lantz and her children stay a few weeks in Anita at Mrs. F. O. Worthing home. Dr. Lantz, formerly in Exira and Audubon, plans to relocate to Denison Iowa to begin veterinary practice.
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R. A. Lantz
Anita
Visiting old home town Turner returns with family
Wm. P. Turner of Ida Grove Iowa former Anita boy and son of the late Mr and Mrs James B Turner spends a few days in the city as a guest of relatives and friends He is accompanied by his wife and three bright jolly long legged boys Turner runs a jewelry business and is doing well
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Wm. P. Turner
Ida_ Grove
Iowa
Anita Boy
James B. Turner
Turner
Anita
Mr. Turner
Allanson sisters to spend summer in Chicago singing
Misses Mildred and Maurine Allanson daughters of E G Allanson will spend the summer vacation in Chicago specializing in vocal and instrumental music. They will reside in apartments occupied by their brother Edward and Ruth Allanson at 1353 Greenleaf Avenue Chicago.
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Mildred
Maurine Allanson
E. G. Allanson
Chicago
Edward and
Ruth Allanson
Greenleaf Avenue
Death of Harold G. Calkins Former Anita Man
Harold G. Calkins, 59, longtime Anita resident, died Monday at his Bondurant Iowa home after a brief illness from Brights disease. Sister Mrs J A Wagner of this city visited Sunday as the condition worsened. Born southwest of Anita he married Birdie Green. Survived by wife two brothers Ed P Calkins Los Angeles Ralph J Calkins Rockham SD and Grace Wagner Anita. Funeral plans undetermined whether in Bondurant or Anita.
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Harold G. Calkins
Anita Man
R. W. Calkins
Bondurant
Iowa
Bright
J. A. Wagner
Anita
Birdie Green
James Green
Cass County
Ed. P. Calkins
Los Angeles
California
Ralph J. Calkins
Rockham
South Dakota
Grace Wagner
Grant Township Farm Bureau Meets for July Preparations
The Grant Township Farm Bureau held a regular meeting at C. H. Bartley's home with community singing and performances by the Barn-Yard Quartette. Hugh Walker and County Agent Sorden gave talks, and Eddie Reimers was named committee chair to decorate a float for the Fourth of July. The next meeting is planned for June 24 at the Wahlerts’ home east of Anita.
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Grant Township
C. H. Bartley
Sorden
Franklin Township
Mildred
Roscoe Porch
Reading
Mary Elizabeth Osen
Hugh Walker
Benton Township
Atlantic
Bert Stone
Eddie Reimers
Farm Bureau
Wm. Wahlert
Anita
San Metheny Visits Anita News Office
San Metheny, rural carrier on an Anita route, stopped by the News office. Though postal rules deem him old enough to retire, he has twice secured stays of execution and may seek another extension when time runs out.
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S. V. Metheny
Anita
San
Adair News
W. C. T. U. Meeting Features Arts and Talk
At the last W. C. T. U. meeting Tuesday afternoon the program included piano and violin solos by Florence Rickel Jane Scholl and Dorothy Dinsmore, recitation by Mary Osen reading by Maurice McEldowney, and an address by Mrs. Thos. Kelley of Castleton Illinois. Rev J. W. Ferner spoke for the Congregational Church Refreshments followed. The July meeting will be at Mrs. George Scholl’s east Main street.
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Florence Rickel
Mary Osen
Reading
Maurice McEldowney
Jane Scholl
Freda Scholl
Thos. Kelley
Castleton
Illinois
Dorothy Dinsmore
Florence Ricke el
J. W. Ferner
Congregational Church
Union
George Scholl
East Main Street
Epworth League G V E Party At H C Dasher Home
The Epworth League Institute Club hosted a party at the H C Dasher home southwest of Anita on Wednesday evening with thirty attendees. Guests enjoyed games and vocal and instrumental music, followed by refreshments of home made ice cream angel’s food and devil’s food cake. The gatherings are described as enjoyable and beneficial to club members.
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Epworth League Institute Club
H. C. Dasher
Anita
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Chas. Arnberg
Mary Ejisengrein
Sunshine Club
Hutchinson’s
Bongers Bros
Boost Home Enterprises
Denison
Old Home Town
Grant Farm Bureau Meet
Epworth League
G.ve Party
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