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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
1
Monday night storm caused high winds and heavy rain with hail, flooding Turkey Creek and washing out bridges and fences. The Rock Island line suffered track undermining while fields and gardens were ruined. a Griswold Farm Bureau Picnic is planned for July 4 with concerts, contests, games, speeches, and entertainment.
Wm O Aldrich former Anita resident living in Iowa City, went to Mayo Bros hospital Rochester Minnesota two weeks ago and Thursday underwent a major operation in which two ribs were removed. Shortly after recovery another operation to remove part of the breast bone is planned. Aldrich has faced serious physical illness for two years and the surgery was seen as the only relief.
Marybelle is the name of a baby daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Vetter of Atlantic on June 14. The papa is a Lincoln township native, veteran of World War I, and son of Ernie and Mrs. Vetter. The mama was formerly Miss Pearl Landrum, Cass county teacher.
Miss Mildred Porch daughter of Mr and Mrs E C Porch has returned home for summer from Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls where she earned a diploma from the Junior College curriculum among 425 spring graduates. She plans to teach next school year.
A high wind storm Sunday evening and overnight knocked the electric light system out of service. The event forced early retirement for at least one night worker whose duties are mainly in the quiet hours.
John McDermott a Cass county native now a Bridgewater banker exchanged a 160 acre Iowa farm near Blenco for a Colorado land section. He traveled to Colorado recently and chose from sections owned by the purchasing real estate firm. The move hints at Iowa land still worth more than land in other states.
A group of young children gathered Friday afternoon at Mary Elizabeth Osen’s home to celebrate her eleventh birthday with games masquerading as grown ups singing and refreshments of strawberries and cake Several names appear among the attendees including Beulah and Hester Hayter Marie and Anna Belle Wise Geraldine Ruth and Marie Parker and Marie Christensen
Miss Evelyn Rose Galiher daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. B. Galiher longtime Cass county residents, married Charles Harold Jefferson son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Jefferson of Casey Iowa. Both graduates of Casey high school. she studied at Highland Park College and Iowa State College at Ames and taught two years after graduation.
Mrs Hook at eighty four travels with daughter Vera to Cedar Rapids then spends a week with Frank Richey and Roy Eneix families in Mason City and Eagle Grove. She keeps a lively pace visiting old friends across northern Iowa.
During a routine outing near Lew is Petie Scott warned Seymour Mallory as flood waters from several creeks surged into the Botna river. Seymour fled to a tree, only to find a raccoon and a possum sharing the limb with him. The scene ended without injury and no striped timber kittens appeared.
On his ninetieth birthday Rev J H Young, former Anita resident, writes bittersweet greetings to Cass and Adair counties. Now at Otterbein Home in Lebanon Ohio, he enjoys good health and care and awaits the final summons. He cannot travel from Ohio to Iowa to visit old friends, but fondly recalls his early ministry in the community.
The text laments an unseasonable March and April, warning Cass county farmers that delays hinder the 1924 crop and harm the wider business community. It argues favorable farm conditions boost all classes and urges town folks to value farmers for collective well being.
The large barn on Amos W. Shipman’s property was sold to E. S. Holton last week. He plans to tear it down and move the lumber to his Marr’s Hill lots to use in a house. The barn, built years ago by the late Henry McDermott, used a rare quality of material.
The Anita Record reports power failures across the town as storms cripple the electric plant and halt service at the office and other businesses. Officials hope for restoration once equipment reaches proper condition.
The Service Star Legion met at the American Legion headquarters on Tuesday afternoon with an unusually large turnout. After a pleasant and profitable session, refreshments of ice cream, strawberries, cake, and iced tea were served to attendees and guests.
Rose W Story who has been seriously ill for weeks was taken to Atlantic hospital Monday on physician advice. It is quite probable an operation will be decided upon to give relief unless there is an improvement in his condition.
The horse shoe tossers of Cumberland and Anita competed for top honors on the Anita grounds last Saturday afternoon with results listed below.
Honor guest of P. E. O. s Miss Minnie Forshay leaves Anita this week for Paterson New Jersey. A farewell party was hosted at Mrs. W. E. Fish home with Mildred Haltom of Los Angeles assisting refreshments. Forshay has been active in many Anita clubs.
Miss Minnie Forshay, long time resident with her brother B. D. Forshay, departs this week for Paterson New Jersey to reside permanently. She will be greatly missed by the Forshay family and her extensive circle of friends in Anita and Cass county.
Mrs. Wm. A. Baier of Berea was brought to Dr. G. M. Adair with a badly scalded limb and foot after a vessel of boiling water overturned. Severe wounds will require several weeks to heal.
Widespread corn fields in the immediate area suffer heavy damage after near Noah's flood rainfall. Officials warn cultivation will be impossible for at least a week. rainfall is causing widespread agricultural disruption with damage estimates not yet available.
The program for the Teachers' Training School Pep meeting at the Christian church in Anita Sunday at 3:00 includes devotions by C. H. Bartley, community singing with orchestra, talks on child care and Bible school, and musical selections by local choirs and a vocal duet. Reverend leaders and Mrs. Emma Hofmeister, Mrs. Frank H. Osen, and Peter Biggs deliver talks, with closing benediction by Rev. B. W. McEldowney.
A notice to the public from a dentist in Anita states the report of his moving is false and that he will remain in Anita. He asserts readiness to offer high quality dental work at prices reflecting the service and materials used.
Relatives and friends in Anita and nearby areas report Mrs. Maude Davies has not yet fully recovered from severe injuries sustained in a November auto accident. She remains hospitalized with both legs fractured and walks only with crutches, continuing to endure pain. Mrs. Davies is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Aldrich of Anita, with home in Spokane Washington.
During last weeks high winds a windmill and tower on W. C. Richter's farm northwest of Anita were uprooted and carried a quarter mile into a creek, jammed headfirst. The pump was bent and partially pulled from the well, leaving a mass of kindling wood.
James Morgan and his daughter Mrs. G. M. DeCamp spend the week at Lake Okoboji and will visit Minnesota fishing spots. They travel with Ottumwa Iowa friends with whom Mr. Morgan has enjoyed many seasons in recent years.
Columbia Chapter No 127 Order of Eastern Star held its regular meeting at the Masonic Temple on Monday evening featuring a literary and musical program. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. This was the last gathering until early September.
Miss Bernice Kirkham daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm F Kirkham returned last week from Iowa State College Ames where she graduated in Home Economics.
Warren King, formerly of Anita and son of W G King long time Anita residents, has become owner operator of a major fire proof garage in Bedford Pennsylvania at the Horseshoe Trail and Lincoln Highway crossing. The piece notes his early schooling in Anita and later business education, and extends congratulations to former Anita residents achieving success. It also recalls his father George King as a driving force in a 1870s local academy and mentions Barn concert attendees from Anita and vicinity in Adair last Wednesday.
Chas A. Russell a former Anita businessman and South Dakota delegate at large to the Democratic national convention in New York City is an original McAdoo supporter. He previously represented the Aberdeen district in the state senate and has long been known as a steadfast old line Democrat.
L. E. Bean escaped with minor injuries after a tire blew out north and east of Adair causing the car to crash into a fence. The vehicle was towed to Anita Monday night.
Leon G. Voorhees and family are to arrive in Anita from Ardmore Oklahoma this week on their way to a lakeside cottage at Lake Okoboji where they will spend the summer months.
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