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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
4
The Anita Record lists SHERM F. MYERS as Editor and Publisher. It declares itself the Official Paper of Cass county, Iowa, published every Thursday and entered as second class mail matter January 2, 1913 at Anita post office. Office and residence phone numbers are shown.
A collection of editorial and public opinion notes touching on banking, tax, education, and government waste. It references Des Moines themes, Kansas gas tax, a Bible reading measure in Ohio, and remarks on Henry Field of Shenandoah Iowa with widespread audience reach.
James Bilderback, Civil War veteran and pioneer of northwest Adams and Cass counties, died February 21 1925 at age 81 at his daughter’s Massena home. Born May 16 1844 he served over four years in the 111th Indiana Infantry. Surviving children are William, Eva, O R Bilderback and H A Bilderback. Funeral February 23 at Massena Christian church with Elder W K Smith officiating. burial Massena township cemetery.
The writer argues lawmakers should submit a public question to voters to decide, claiming it would save time and money and allow the legislature to better serve constituents while addressing other important matters.
A fragment argues that properly advertised goods face no trouble finding buyers and warns against evading advertising. It says thoughtful advertising yields revenue, supports overhead, and can leave a healthy balance even in serious downturns.
Jared Plattner of Atlantic visited the city yesterday. Mrs. Ella B. Close visits Atlantic this week. Mrs. Mattie Jenkins and Miss Bessie Kirkham stopped by Tuesday. Chas. M. Spry is critically ill with pneumonia north of Anita. Jackie and Betty Knowlton are both ill under physician care. Mrs. PD. W. Faulkner hosted a dinner for lady friends Tuesday. Chas Smith leased the W. A. Lee farm south of Anita and takes possession this week. Everett J. Pamer leased and took possession of the W. B. James farm in Lincoln township. Henry Hansen of Atlantic was a business caller in Anita yesterday.
Hazel Karns Margaret Alice and Imogene Joy visited the J W Joy home in Lincoln township. William O Aldrich leased the Aldrich homestead west of Anita and will move his family there this week. Miss Pescie Kirkham renews a subscription to the Record for 1925 for her brother William Kirkham of Chicago.
Faro'd Angeles was taken to Des Moines Friday to submit an ereration for the removal of tonsils. L. R. Dilley and his wife of Fortan elle spent Tuesday in Anita tending to business matters and visiting friends.
Miss Mattie Harrison served as a record caller on Monday and left a check in payment for the home paper for the year 1925.
Louis James of Ralston Nebraska spends the week in Anita on business. He owns and operates a barber shop in Ralston.
Harry P. Harrison and J. Percy Young of the Redpath Chautauqua and Lyceum Bureaus spent Sunday in Anita with their parents. They were en route to the city from Kansas City after placing orders for four assembly tents to service Redpath circuits at a cost of 50,000 dollars, a replacement cycle about every four years.
Neighborhood pamphlet offers to form a California travel club with a low rate for trips. Limited member spots and a prompt reply urged for details. Contact Jack Engstrom for more information.
Wm. R. Spence, once a well known Anita resident now in real estate and insurance with Lee Nichols of Wichita, Kansas, spent Sunday in Anita visiting relatives the Wiegan and Roe families. He notes improved Kansas business conditions and promising future prospects.
The Anita High School seniors gathered Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs J A Wagner with sponsor Mr Horswell and teachers Kinney and Butler present. They enjoyed games dancing to radio music and a two course luncheon was served.
Special notice states a lady’s brown leather purse was found in Anita containing valuable papers letters spectacles and $30. The finder is advised to return the purse and contents to the Anita Bank without delay for the owner’s lawful recovery.
Mrs Edith Leffingwell of Mason City Iowa sends a check to settle payment for the old home paper for the year 1925.
Jas. B. Lewis his wife and daughter Miss Bernice spent Sunday at Lyman visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McClelland and their family.
Mrs Ida Travers of Des Moines spent the week in Anita with her parents Mr and Mrs Abe Biggs and other relatives and friends.
Mrs Norton whose home is in Nebraska has spent a few days with relatives and friends in Anta and vicinity.
Sigel Hendricks is seriously ill at his home in South Anita with a severe pneumonia attack. Dr. H. E. Campbell is the attending physician.
C W Wheatley of Atartic arrived in the city Monday to attend farm business and renew greetings with former neighbors and old friends.
Le and Stults of Pes Moines son of Dr M F Stults of Victa spent Tuesday in Anita on a brief business call to Dr H E Campbell for a few hours.
The official board of the Christ an church held their regular annual business meeting Saturday, at which numerous matters of importance were given attention. Hermen C. Beer and wife entertained a company of neighbors and friends at their home Saturday night, the hours being pleasantly spent in dancing and other amusements.
Anna Dorotha Petersen born December 14 1859 in Slesvig Denmark emigrated to the United States with husband Anton Peterson. The family lived in Audubon Shelby county and Anita Iowa with eleven children ten living. She died February 9 1925 after years of ill health. Funeral services were held at Exira Lutheran church conducted by Rev P C Jensen with interment in Exira cemetery.
The Royal Neighbors gathered for a Friday evening meeting to discuss dues, chapter activities, and upcoming community service plans with members present.
The Junior Class of Anita High School sponsored by Miss Beggs and Misses Burrows Mur ray held a six and a half mile hike to the Bells home. They split into three college teams Ames Drake and Des Moines University to compete for first honors in a track meet. Luncheon preceded by games dancing and a cake surprise with homemade ice cream.
Bobby and Myrtle Robinson have moved into the dwelling recently vacated by Howard Marshall and his family.
Mrs Rebecca Weigle of Blackfoot Idaho, former Anita resident, sends a warm valentine to the Record editor and family, expressing fond memories and goodwill.
A missing item associated with a Dodge car headlight was reported between the Wagener Filling Station and the home of Robert Wilson. Finder is asked to leave the item at the Record office.
Carl Camp ande family of Ferry Iowa were the guests Friday. Camp's sizer ars Ruth Koo and husband were on these Lewis to spend Sunday with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Frank Booth of Baltimore writes that her father, returnee from war, was struck by an automobile in Anita while returning home. He suffered injuries and died three days later.
Sealed proposals will be received at the Cass County Auditor office in Atlantic for corrugated pipe projects. Bids due 1 30 P M March 16 1925. Materials include 1408 ft 24 inch pipe 1024 ft 30 inch pipe and 400 ft 36 inch pipe. Specifications and proposal forms available at the auditor or county engineer offices in Atlantic Iowa.
Massena's Representative Chas W. Huff attends Iowa legislature session and says a gasoline tax law will pass before session ends. He uses his vacation week to oversee farm interests and report on ongoing policy.
A nine year old son of Henry Idles near Anita sustained a severe eye injury when another boy snapped a rubber band in his face. The impact threatened permanent sight loss and Dr H E Campbell, the attending physician, is making every effort to save the eye.
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