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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
8
A major regional event billed as the greatest celebration in western Iowa draws crowds to a multi day gathering. Local organizers tout performances ceremonies and community pride with plans for parades concerts and exhibits.
John Johnson from Aberdeen South Dakota writes to Sher m in Anita Iowa to say he is alive and well. He plans to travel through North Dakota to check crops and rain prospects, noting drought around Aberdeen and preferring North Dakota farming areas Juanita and Washington. He asks to forward his paper to home until he hears from him again.
The piece warns against circulating anonymous prayer letters that pressure others to pray and spread superstition. It notes growing tennis interest in Anita with Dr. Eller’s court, local matches versus Adair, and calls for more courts at the city park. Grandma Martin is ill at ninety two with arterial hardening and slow recovery.
Defective vision sufferers are urged to consult Clyde East who offers a thorough study of vision defects and properly adjusted lenses. Misleading claims are warned against as headaches and nervous phenomena can be alleviated by scientifically adjusted spectacles.
Lee Nichols and wife left last week for an extended trip in the east. Because he surpassed the $100,000 mark he earns a free trip to Rochester New York and will extend the journey to the Thousand Island region and New York City. He takes his wife along and amid claims that the Alb any River trip and Thousand Island region are unmatched. Nichols travels on his last year’s free trip and has another this year to gain again next year. Mrs G F Wilburn visited Oakland last week as a delegate to the Christian Endeavor convention from the United Evangeli cal Church.
Miss Ruth Votaw daughter of Mrs E H Votaw of Chicago wed Mr Frank B Talbott of New Plymouth Idaho at the Votaw home 1370 East Gist Street Rev O C Helming officiated The couple plan a Colorado wedding trip and will reside in New Plymouth after July 10 Idaho.
The Anita ball team and local fans played a tense game at Stu art last Tuesday. After nine innings the score was tied, and fifteen more innings were played before they had to stop to catch a train home at two to two. The community awaits the Fourth for two more games with high hopes of a Anita victory.
The Ladies Aid Society hosts an ice cream social on the Gordon Stone lawn this Thursday evening. Sunday School will review the past quarter's lessons. The morning sermon centers on The Potter and the Clay. The U P S C E holds summer Sunday services at seven, with prompt starts for the open air service. Delegates reported strongly from the C E convention at Atlantic. Next Sunday’s discussion topic is Our Nation's Glories and Perils.
Caldwell and family who moved from Long Island Kansas to Pomona California have returned toward their old home area. They are directing the RecorD to Colorado City Colorado until further notice. It is possible they may come on through and finally land in the old home, where they will be warmly welcomed.
The Eastern Stars conducted their regular Monday meeting featuring a program of music and brief speeches. A luncheon followed, serving cake, strawberries, and ice cream to attendees.
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