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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1926

Page

5

Old Resident Visited Here

Mitchel Dean a longtime Anita resident now living in Alda Nebraska spent a few days in the city visiting relatives and handling business. He noted many former Anita people live nearby including Porter White and the Turner heirs, J Ed Perry and wife. Dean’s six months of California trips brought him in contact with Cass county folk such as Harry Cate a booster for the land of sunshine.

Mitchel Dean Anita Alda Nebraska Porter White A. T. Turner J. Ed. Perry Dean California Cass County Harry Cate Land of Sunshine Fruit and Flowers Cass Colony

Bean Leases Bell Residence Vacated by DeMent

L. E. Bean has leased the residence property of D. C. Bell, recently vacated by Alfred DeMent.

L. E. Bean D. C. Bell Alfred DeMent

School Ticket Filed for Ano ita District Board Election

Nomination papers filed with Secretary Joe Vetter. U S Walker Glen A Roe and H A Karns named for school board three year terms. Harry C Faulkner unopposed for treasurer two year term on ballot. Chas W Smith and wife move to town into Willison residence on east Fourth street. Ladies Aid Society Christian church held all day meeting with covered dish dinner.

Joe Vetter Anita U. S. Walker Glen A. Roe H. A. Karns Board of Eduocation Harry C. Faulkner Faulkner Chas, W. Smith Willison East Fourth Street Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church Elmira Rickel

Local Items from the Recorder and Visitors

Rev Fr. M J OConnor was in the city yesterday. Miss Vera B Hook was an Atlantic visitor Saturday. John Wade was a business visitor in Atlantic Monday. Supervisor H G Armentrout was Record caller Friday. Leo Rongers was a business visitor in Des Moines Friday. W S Reed and wife were Des Moines visitors Sunday. C G Hayter entertained the L O C s Thursday afternoon. W McAfee was among the numerous Record callers Tuesday. Children of Mr and Mrs Ernie Burke have been ill the past week. Wayne Bullock of Atlantic was a business visitor in Anita Tuesday. FOR SAL A good Majestic Kitchen Range. Enquire at the Record office. J E McLauguin and son Ordon moved to a farm four miles east of Casey. Mr and Mrs Clyde Smith of the Berea vicinity have been ill the past week. Mrs W H Shultz has returned from a brief visit with relatives in Des Moines. F J McCord came from Des Moines Friday and stayed over Sunday. Bert Willison has leased a farm near Earlham and is moving there this week. FOUND A lace curtain. Owner call at Record office prove property and pay forty cents.

Johnson Barber Wedding in Anita Iowa

At the M. E. parsonage in Anita Iowa on February 24 1926 Miss Olivene Johnson and Harold Barber were married by the pastor. The couple then vanished into the night to evade a Chivaree party while friends wish them a safe happy prosperous life ahead.

M. E. Parsonage Anita Iowa Olivene Johnson A. C. Johnson Harold Barber Chas. Barber Mrs. Barber

Local notices and moves in Anita and surrounding area

Wives and babies suffer lagrippe illness changes of residence occur as families relocate in Anita. Burkhart visits with relatives. Clardy sells West Main home to Ray Lantz. Sisler and von Blohn attend to family matters. The final winter wrestling and boxing show by Smith er and Parker is planned in two weeks for enthusiastic local crowds.

G. O. Smither Lafe Parker

Young Couple Wed at Bridgewater Iowa Home

Miss Regina Raasch and Ralph Biggs wed at the bride’s parents home near Bridgewater Iowa on March 3 1926. Regina Raasch a Bridgewater High School graduate and rural teacher. Ralph Biggs WW veteran and lifelong local resident. They plan to move to Atlantic with work secured for Ralph and begin newlyweds life amid friends. Also noted are farm lease changes in Audubon county and a visit by Mrs Wayne Bullock of Alitartic for her mother's illness.

Frank Raasch Bridgewater Iowa Regina Raasch Ralph Biggs Peter Biggs Adair County Fie Jesse Miller Atlantic Ralph

Blaze at The Homeland Threatens Attic Roof Fire

A chimney sparked a blaze at The Homeland on Wednesday noon burning the roof and attic before discovery. An alarm brought the fire department to the scene, averting what could have been a disastrous blaze.

Local visitors and moving plans noted in Des Moines and Atlantic

Business visitor Max. Bullock spent time in Des Moines this week Geo. F. Schaffer also visited in Atlantic today. M. L. Swanson and wife plan to move this week from the Naylor residence at Fourth and Elm to the R. D. Vernon property on West Main. Miss Lulu Muller of Corning attended a miscellaneous shower for Miss Olivene Johnson at the Barbers.

Wayne Sisler F. C. Naylor Fourth and Elm Streets Geo. F. Schaffer Atlantic M. L. Swanson Naylor R. D. Vernon West Main Street Lulu Muller Corning Olivene Johnson Chas. Barber

Church Notes from Congo Sunday services inspire hope

The Congo church reports a moving Sunday with the Ninety and Nine theme about the lost sheep. A. B. Stone sang The Ninety and Nine, Walter F. Wise spoke on Law Enforcement, and Mrs. George Scholl led a song with the Sunday School.

A. B. Stone Walter F. Wise George Scholl The Missionary Society C. E. Harry Phil T. Williams Ladies’ Aid

Local Residents Move and Estate Settlements Reported

Chas. James hires Henry Winkleman for the year and relocates his family to rural route 3 out of Adair. Deneel James Henick, of Extra, visits Anita to help settle the estate of his late brother Bert Henick. W. C. Williams, ex Cass county official, moves from a farm east of Casey to a new farm north of Stuart this week.

Chas. James Henry Winkleman Adair den Eel James Henick Extra Anita Today A. C. Henick Bert Henick

Seed Corn For Sale Early Yellow Variety

Advertises early matured yellow seed corn testing 90 to 95 percent strong. Purchase price four dollars per bushel. Buyer may test, and if not satisfied, return for a money back guarantee. Listed as 10-My-1.

Wall Paper and Finishes Sale Ad by Bongers Bros

Bongers Bros offers to save customers money on wall paper and finishes including varnishes waxes and polishes by handling ordering for buyers. The ad emphasizes price savings and convenience without listing specific products or quantities.

Moresco Bongers Bros

Watson C. Trego Pioneer Veteran Improved at Nine Ty Years

Watson C. Trego, Cass county pioneer and Civil War veteran, aged nine ty years, who lives with his daughter Mrs. W. M. Petit, is reported to be much improved after months confined to home since early fall.

Watson C. Trego Cass County W. M. Petit

School election at Wicta Consolidated district

Two directors for three year terms and one director to fill a two year vacancy will be elected next Monday. Candidates are W R Bell Frank Mailander Ray Taylor Clifton Pollock and Wm Sandhurst. John Henderson seeks two year treasurer term with no opposition.

Wicta W. R. Bell Frank Mailander Ray Taylor Clifton Pollock Wm. Sandhurst John Henderson

Sunday School Visit To Bedridden Boy In Injury Case

J. H. Stone visited the home of Harry Robson Wednesday evening with his Sunday School class and spent several hours with the boy confined to his home for weeks due to a serious injury to a lower limb from coasting down a hill and striking a post.

J. H. Stone Harry Robson

Masonic Temple Businesses Repainted. A. D. Bullock Improves

The business rooms of the Masonic Temple building housing A. D. Bullock & Son and the Kohl Grocery are being redecorated and improved. A. D. Bullock, noted citizen and Civil War veteran, has been confined at home for two weeks with lagrippe but is gradually recovering.

Masonic Temple A. D. Bullock & Son Kohl Grocery A. D. Bullock

Also Mentioned on This Page

Atlantic, Iowa Beau Larson the Eye Man M. J. O’connor Vera B. Hook John Wade H. G. Armentrout Leo Rongers Des Moines O— W. S. Reed Occa Mes C. G. Hayter McAfee Ernie Burke Wayne Bullock Sal J. E. McLauguin and Son Ordon Casey Clyde Smith Berea W. H. Shultz F. J. McCord Bert Willison Earlham Frigidaire Atla Lectric Company TIC W. A. Linsor Lagrippe Y. E. Burkhart G. ©. Smiather Joe Ryd Blair Hull J. S. Hunter Frank L. Sisler Arline von Blohn Chas. W. Clardy Ray Lantz Ada Joy Anita Telephone Exchange Mrs. Blair Hull Mrs. Hull Menlo C. H. Bartley F. H. Sears Walnut Street Main D. C H. L. Bell Mother Bell Audubon County W. B. Case Max. Bullock Congo Robt. N. Chord W. C. Williams Stuart Foy Peacock & Baxter
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