Local News Items From Anita Area Include Visits and Happenings
Henry Beel called at the Record office Monday while Mike Lally of Adair was in town Sunday evening. Wesley and Arlo Johnson spent Sunday at Wm Heckman’s. Wray Wilson and his wife of Masena visited Monday. Dr W E Fish plans a heating plant for his home. Miss Selah Koob returned from Bridgewater and Miss Putman of Creston visited Homer Kirkham. Charl Miller and son George were callers Saturday. The Lewis Chautauqua opens July 22 to 27. Bernard Stone suffered a badly fractured wrist from a Ford incident. The Ladies Society served dinner at the M E church hall. L E Bean and family visited east of town last Friday. The Racket notes 10 cent hair nets and shoe ads. William V Petty visited Chas Strutz and wife in Atlantic and spent Sunday in Anita. E L Fleetwood was a Griswold visitor Monday. H G Armentrout toured the Record office Monday. Mrs F R Howard reroofed The Homeland and other repairs were made. The Anita Live Stock Exchange shipped hogs to Valley Junction Friday. Florence Martin, formerly of Fontanelle, visits Florence Rickel. Jane Gotsche spends a week with relatives in Grand Island NE. Audubon County Farm Bureau Picnic will be held in September. Dr Phil T Williams and family were Atlantic visitors Friday night. Straw hats praised at The Racket. A fiery cross was burned at Extra near the city park at midnight last Wednesday.
Ed Van Aerman and Family Visit Heckman Home
Ed Van Aerman and his wife spent Sunday with Louis Bauer and family at the home of William Heckman.
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Ed van Aerman
Louis Bauer
Wm. Heckman
Doctor Becker Visits City for Professional Call
Dr. F. J. Becker of Atlantic was in the city Friday attending a professional call northeast of Anita.
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F. J. Becker
Atlantic
Anita
Record Sent to Mrs Dodge in Minnesota
Mrs F J Deeming orders the Record sent to her daughter Mrs Evelyn Dodge at St Paul Minnesota.
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F. J. Deeming
Evelyn Dodge
St. Paul
Minnesota
Heaths of Council Bluffs Visit Mrs Smith in City
Chas. Heath and wife from Council Bluffs are spending the week with Mrs. M. Smith at the Hotel Victoria.
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Chas. Heath
Council Bluffs
Mrs. M. Smith
Hotel Victoria
Miss Anna Whited Returns from Wiota Visit
Miss Anna Whited came home Saturday from Wiota where she spent the week with her sister Mrs. E. D. Keasey.
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Anna Whited
Wiota
E., D. Keasey
Businessmen Chas. H. McBride and T. M. Fee Visit Massena
Two Massena prominent businessmen, Chas. H. McBride and T. M. Fee, were in the city Saturday on business.
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Chas. H. McBride
T. M. Fee
Massena
Home-grown strawberries hit affordable price for common people
Strawberries grown locally now cost fifteen cents per quart making the fruit more accessible to ordinary shoppers. The note highlights the easing price as a sign of economic relief for households seeking fresh produce.
Uncle Benjamin Wagner Competes Despite Illness
Uncle Benjamin Wagner remains in a hard fought contest showcasing resilience amid physical ailments and ongoing struggle.
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Benjamin Wagner
Currier Family Visits Anita as Guests
George Currier of Audubon spends the week in Anita as guest of his son Roscoe Currier and daughter Miss Vera Currier.
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George Currier
Audubon
Anita
Roscoe
Miss Vera
Wagner Visit to Wiota Family Home
Wm. H. Wagner traveled to Wiota on Friday for a short visit with his daughter Mrs. Ed. M. Blaksley and family.
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Wm. H. Wagner
Wiota
Ed. M. Blakesley
Lost Hardware Salesman's Grip Between Wiota and Anita
A hardware salesman's grip and catalog were lost between Wiota and Anita on Monday June 25. Finder should notify this office. 27-Ip
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Wiota
Anita
Scott brothers build cement walks at Main Street home
Peter and John Scott constructed cement walks and steps in front of the residence occupied by Dr. L. R. Johnson and wife on Main Street.
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Peter and
John Scott
L. R. Johnson
Main Street
Weigand renews two Record subscriptions in Iowa
Andrew Weigand called Saturday to renew two subscriptions to the Record at Ottumwa Iowa. One is for his own use and the other is for his son H J Weigand.
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Andrew Weigand
Record
H. J. Weigand
Ottumwa
Iowa
Mrs Wheeler Visits Anita From Maine This Week
Mrs Jessie Walker Wheeler of Maine is visiting Anita for a few days this week to see her parents W. D. Pratt and his wife and her sister Mrs Tony Kopp.
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Jessie Walker Wheeler
Maine
Anita
W. D. Pratt
Tony Kopp
Cedar Rapids Officers Visit City Hosts
F S Snyder and wife of Cedar Rapids Iowa spent last week in the city as guests of Walter Hook and wife and Miss Vera. Mr Snyder serves as an officer of the Farmers of Cedar Rapids Insurance Company.
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F. S. Snyder
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Walter Hook
Vera
Mr. Snyder
Farmers of Cedar Rapids Insurance Company
Binding Twine Ad Promotes Plymouth Standard
When buying the best twine choose Plymouth Standard, praised nationwide as the top binding twine. Place your order with 27-1 THE FARMERS' COOP for reliable supply.
Mrs Johnson and baby visit Des Moines and Stuart
Mrs. Dr. L. R. Johnson and the infant spent the past week with relatives and friends in Des Moines and Stuart, sharing time with family during their travels.
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L. R. Johnson
Des Moinés
Stuart
Better get that new Lawn Mower
An ad-style note promotes a lawn mower with ball bearing wheels four blades and easy running design aimed at homeowners seeking simple maintenance and reliable performance.
Union Services at M. F. Church Next Sunday Evening
A union service will be held at the M. F. church next Sunday evening at 8 o clock. Everyone is invited to attend.
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M. F
Miss Marie Walker Plans Summer in Boulder Then California
Miss Marie Walker traveled to Boulder Colorado last week to spend the summer with the possibility of proceeding to California afterward.
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Marie Walker
Boulder
Colorado
California
Mrs. Adair Returns From Nebraska Visit
Mrs. Dr. G. M. Adair has returned from Grand Island Nebraska where she visited her sister Mrs Lulu Gotsche.
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G. M. Adair
Grand Island
Nebraska
Lulu Gotsche
Reverend A. C. C. Jacobs called to Broadhead by sister illness
Reverend A C C Jacobs was summoned to Broadhead Wisconsin on Sunday evening due to the serious illness of his sister Mrs Louie Fleek.
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A. CC
Jacobs
Broadhead
Wisconsin
Louie Fleek
Farmers' Co op Listing Ply mouth Binding Twine at 27 tf
The notice directs buyers to obtain Ply mouth Standard Binding Twine exclusively from THE FARMERS' COOP at a price of 27 tf. It emphasizes supplier and price without additional conditions or context.
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Plymouth
Mrs. Daughenbaugh Visits Atlantic Family in City
Mrs. FE B Daughenbaugh of Atlantic is spending a few days in the city at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Louis Anderson
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FE. B. Daughenbaugh
Atlantic
The
City
Louis Anderson
Atlantic resident Jared Blattner visits city on Monday
Jared Blattner of Atlantic spent Monday in the city handling business and meeting old friends and former neighbors.
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Jared Blattner
Atlantic
Cement Making Described in Historic Process
The passage explains that to produce one ton of cement a half ton of coal is ground to powder and blown into a kiln where it burns in a flame about thirty feet long, enabling the chemical reactions to form cement.
Land Appraised for Sewer Use in Southwest Atlantic
Land in the southwest part of Atlantic condemned for sewer purposes appraised at 145.00 dollars per acre. The owner has the right to appeal from the appraisers.
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Atlantic
Apraisers
Two Men Arrested in Anita Short-Change Scheme
The two men arrested in Anita last week for short-changing made repeated attempts to run the same game on Lewis merchants the same day but were unsuccessful.
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Anita
Lewis Merchants
BONGERS BROS Vacation Supplies Ad District Storefront
An advertisement from Bongers Bros promotes a wide line of vacation supplies and artistic articles, emphasizing a large selection and favorable prices. The notice invites shoppers to choose from a broad inventory and to compare values.
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Bongers Bros
Plymouth Standard Binding Twine Favored By Farmers
Plymouth Standard Binding Twine is pitched as the best twine on the market, touted by sellers and linked to Farmers' Co op. The endorsement underscores reliability for farm use and suggests strong local adoption.
Entrance steps replaced at Anita M. E. church doorway
An extra concrete slab now provides a flat entry to the Anita M. E. church avoiding the previous single step. The modification prevents jarring entrances for attendees and improves safety.
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Anita M. E. Church
Savings Bank Promotion Note
An advertisement touts equal value of every dollar with John D. Rockefeller's, urging opening a savings account at the Citizens' State Bank. It promises five percent interest on ninety day deposits and emphasizes strong bank protection.
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John D. Rockefeller
Citizens’ State Bank
Community WCTU Meeting and Legion News
Social items from Anita report a WCTU meeting led by County President Mrs J B Herriman with a varied program of solos duets and a talk by Rev Robertson followed by refreshments. Anita Chapter Service Star Legion notes state a state convention report by Mrs Ed L Newton new member initiation and planned Legion Picnic ahead of July break.
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Anita
Service Star Legion
I. O. O. F. Hall
Jefferson
Iowa
Ed. L. Newton
Newton
Service Star
American Legion
Legion
Evangelical Ladies' Society Guests Of Mrs Dorale
The Evangelical Ladies' Society were guests Thursday afternoon of Mrs. Wm. H. Dorale. After the regular business session a pleasant hour of social communion followed and Mrs. Dorale served refreshments with seasonal products and accessories.
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Evangelical Ladies’ Society
Wm. H. Dorale
Mrs Walter Hook Hosts Co O Z Club Dinner
The C O Z club in Anita, one of the oldest, was entertained Wednesday at six o clock dinner by Mrs Walter Hook. Her daughter Miss Vera served the meal.
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Mrs. Walter Hook
Co. O. Z. Club
C. O. Z. Club
Anita
Walter Hook
Vera
Four Square Girls Hold Country Picnic Monday Evening
The Four Square Girls held a country picnic Monday evening with all members present.
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Four-Square
Fred Stauffer Recovers From February Operation in Durango
Friends and family announce Fred Fe. Stauffer of Durango Colorado has fully recovered from a February operation for a complication of diseases at Durango hospital. Jesse Stauffer and wife cared for him at home before his discharge, and he now runs a premier Durango barbershop while pursuing ranch work and other activities.
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Fred FE. Stauffer
Durango
Colo
Bertrand Stauffer
Alpha Nelson
Robert Scott
Jesse Stauffer
Fred
Anita
Many Iowa Tourists Camp Sites Expand Across State
Two hundred permanently established tourist camps dot Iowa offering sites within a few miles of any location. R. S. Wallis of Iowa State College notes sites range from simple ground to fully equipped, well organized camps across the state.
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Iowa
R. S. Wallis
Iowa State College
County Farm Bureau Picnic At Sunnyside Park
At least five thousand people attended the Cass County Farm Bureau Picnic at Sunnyside Park in Atlantic last Wednesday. Various townships entered floats with Grove winning first, Washington second, and Pymosa third. Grant township’s float impressed though it did not place.
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Cass County Farm Bureau
Sunnyside Park
Atlantic
Grove
Washington
Pymosa
Grant Township
Birthday fete held for Miss Golda Gipple at home
About seventy five friends gathered unannounced at her house last Thursday evening to celebrate Golda Gipple's birthday with merrymaking games gifts and a purse of silver. Ice cream and cake were served after amusements.
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Golda Gipple
Bridgewater Times
Binding Twine Sale Ad From The Farmers Coop
A short classified note promoting Binding Twine at the Farmers Cooperative Store. It advertises pricing and availability for farming needs, urging farmers to purchase the Standard Ply mouth binding twine.
Embroidery Club Guests Meet At Mrs. Newton Home
The Embroidery Club, a six member social group with a long history, gathered Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ed L Newton for an entertaining session.
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Embroidery Club
Ed. L. Newton
Friday Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Farrells Home
Mrs. Mike Farrell hosted the Friday Bridge club at her home northeast of Anita. The gathering enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with refreshments and social time.
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Mike Farrell
Anita
Royal Neighbors Club Holds Friday Meeting
The regular business was followed by a lunch of sandwiches, wafers and lemonade during the Friday evening Royal Neighbors meeting.
Ladies of the Service Star Legion Hold Social
The Ladies of the Service Star Legion held a social at the Odd Fellows building on Wednesday evening serving ice cream cake and coffee to attendees.
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Service Star
The
Service Star Legion
Odd Fellows Building
Mrs Marshall Williams Hubbell Attend Atlantic Bridge Dinner
Mrs Howard A Marshall Mrs Philip T Williams and Mrs Leland E Hubbell were among guests at a seven o'clock dinner and bridge party held Friday evening at the Calumet cafe in Atlantic.
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Howard A. Marshall
Philip T. Williams
Leland E. Hubbell
Atlantic
Calumet Cafe
Coole Tissue Ginghams Offered for Summer Wear
A local ad notes Coole Tissue Ginghams priced at 48 cents per yard for summer wear. The 32 inch wide fabric is described in a brief shopper notice labeled RACKET.
Miss Mildred Walker Elected to Audubon Schools
Miss Mildred Walker, recently returning from Idaho Falls Idaho where she taught in that city schools, has been elected to a position in Audubon schools for the coming year.
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Mildred Walker
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Audubon Schools
When City Wells Go Dry In Tabor And Oakland
The Harlan Tribune reports towns Tabor and Oakland suffer severe water shortages from scarce private wells. In Tabor baths are rare and often involve river mud. Oakland's 2250 foot deep pump has broken and repair lags, causing an extended dry spell.
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Tabor
Oakland
Harlan Tribune
Rawleigh products offered by local retailer Ira F. White
Ira F. White announces resignation from S. F. Baker Medicine Company and offers Rawleigh products including medicines extracts spices toilet articles poultry remedies and dip. He invites calls at his South Anita home or phone 105.
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S. F. Baker Medicine Company
Rawleigh
South Anita
Ira F. White
Athletic style Union Suits on sale at THE RACKET
Rev. Chas. C. Smith former Anita M. E. church pastor 1913 14 visited Casey with Mrs. Smith and their son and niece passing through town Thursday on route to see relatives and friends.
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Chas. C. Smith
Anita M. FE
Casey
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Henry Beel
Record Office
Mike Lally
Adair
Wesley
Arlo Johnson
Wray Wilson
W. T. Parker
W. E. Fish
Miss Putman
Creston
Homer Kirkham
Chas. Miller
George
Emma and
Ida Wade
E. G. Allanson
Lincoln Township
Bernard Stone
Ford
the Ladies’ Society of the
M. FE. Church
L. E. Bean
J. A. Cooper
Wm. V. Petty
Chas. F. Strutz
E. L. Fleetwood
Griswold
H. G. Armentrout
F. R. Howard
Anita Live Stock Exchange
Valley Junction
Florence Martin
Fontanelle
Florence Rickel
Jane Gotsche
Audubon County Farm Bureau
Extra
Phil T. Williams
Patricia
Farmers’ Coop
J. B. Herriman
Frank Bontrager
George Scholl
Jane Scholl
Freda Scholl
LaVerne Bontrager
Roscoe Porch
Norman Hofmeister
Anita H. East
Velma Parker
Bertha Kirkham
Dorothy Dinsmore
Maurine Turner
Louise Trumbull
Ruth Herriman
Rev. Robertson
Ruth
Helen Trumbull
Harvay H. Turner
W. H. Dorale
New Social Organization
County Farm Bureau
Anita Girl
the Rawleigh Products
Forshay
Insurance Agency
United States
USCO
Cement Bros
Cass County Credit Association
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