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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
1
The historic inaugural ceremony of President Coolidge drew about 190000 spectators in Washington and millions more via telephone broadcasts. Chief Justice Taft administered the oath as Warren G Harding’s widow and other leaders watched, amid a mood of sorrow for the late president and hopeful for the new era.
Wm H Bilderback of Minneapolis Minnesota former Cass county resident died after a long life at an advanced age spending last week in Massena at his father's death His mother died four years ago He had been manager of the Bailer distributing Company for many years handling agricultural implements and traveled through a territory covering several northwestern states
On the eve of his removal from Lincoln township after twenty five years James F Scanlon was guest of honor at a farewell party hosted by the Lincoln township Club ladies and husbands at the home of Mr and Mrs W C McCrory The gathering was well attended by old friends and neighbors and a shaving set and other mementos were presented to him followed by refreshments
Louis Anderson and wife, wintering in California between Long Beach and Santa Barbara, return to Anita preferring Iowa winters to continual rain. They speak of Anita’s large colony in the state, with some homesick for Iowa while others enjoy sun and fruit. Uncle George and Aunt Mary Haver are tied to Iowa.
Until Iowa banking institutions are made subject to stringent laws and severe penalties, out-of-the-way holes in the ground, cracks, and crevices, here and there socks and hosiery and petticoats will continue to be popular depositories for coin of the realm and currency in preference to banks, trust and so-called safety concerns.
The notice urges drivers to prevent radiator freeze ups by draining water or adding alcohol. It cites Iowa weather as unpredictable in a few hours and warns to avoid relying on the weather man’s forecast.
A former Anita youth Bert Lattig, son of Elmer F. Lattig and grandson of pioneer merchant Peter Lattig, has earned honors and holds an official post at a Canadian agricultural college after graduating from college. He previously completed high school in Payette Idaho, where the Lattig family resided for years.
Friday morning program at Anita High School features Farmer Hanks tuning in KFNF and WOAW with a mouth organ, Galli Curci solo, Veranda Serenaders Moonlight, WOS Johnson, Fritz Krisler violin, WLS I’d rather be in love, and KFLZ Prof Sam orchestra. The event blends radio hobby and school entertainment with varied performances.
The Service Star Legion reports a large turnout at its Tuesday social, with officers serving luncheon. The next meeting on March 10 at 7 30 p m will be business only for dues for 1925. The group highlights wartime service, women’s continued aid, and its independent policy and charity work.
Anita High School won decisively over Adair on their home floor with a 46 to 11 girls score and a 40 to 8 boys victory. Highley and Dougherty starred for the girls while the boys faced a tough start and strong finish.
E. B. Luman and wife of Lincoln township returned from a several month auto trip to California with brother in law and sister from Zanesville Ohio. They enjoyed the scenery and visits with Anita Cass county natives while noting California’s flaws yet deeming the journey worthwhile if one has money and no worries.
The sixty-first wedding anniversary of John H. Aldrich and Julia Robinson of Anita is noted. Married in 1864 in Henry County Illinois, they moved to Guthrie Center then Anita, have five children including Geo M Aldrich and Fred H Aldrich, and are longtime members of Obedience Lodge No. 380 in Anita. Both remain in good health despite age.
Edward Cahow, a well known Cass county figure linked with Omaha livestock commission firms for years, has entered a new business venture. He is a familiar name to stock shippers across the region.
Embared in business for himself and now with the Lindley Cahow Company he builds a permanent enterprise. The piece praises the young man for square dealing and satisfactory service, and notes the hopes of many friends that he may prosper in the community.
Four schools held a Casey Frida declamatory contest with contestants from Casey Adair Viota and Anita. Adair took two firsts Anita one first and one second Viota two seconds Casey did not place in any class.
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