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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1924

Page

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Bennett nuptials celebrated at Hotel Victoria

A family dinner honored Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bennett after their recent marriage. Guests from Council Bluffs Cumberland Brayton Anita Extra attended, meeting the newly joined couple and expressing best wishes for happiness and prosperity. The event echoed a traditional wedding dinner mood.

Hotel Victoria H. A. Bennett Chas. Heath Council Bluffs Frank Eblen Cumberland Frank Smith Brayton Florence and Marie Andy Elmer Smith Anita Oscar Johnson Extra C. V. Beaver Minnie Christensen Mother Bennett Dad Bennett

Chimney Sparks Fire Destroys Roof on North White’s Avenue

Sparks from the chimney set fire to the roof of a North White Avenue dwelling owned by Hugo Weise and family. Neighbors spotted the blaze and extinguished it before major damage, with the fire department not needing to intervene.

North White’s Avenue Hugo Weise

Fragmentary OCR Notice From Unknown Source

Unclear text appears to be a damaged OCR fragment with no readable events or names. Contains scattered letters and nonstandard sequences, lacking coherent entities or date. Cannot determine a news item or summary from the readable content.

Local Happenings Drive Town News Efforts

Community news thrives as residents are urged to submit local events and society happenings. The editor emphasizes citizen input, noting the newspaper serves the people and should reflect events from clubs circles and gatherings for the benefit of readers near and far.

Old Home

Mrs May Duthie Returns To Denver For Father's Illness

Mrs May Duthie of Denver arrived in the city this week summoned by the serious illness of her father A M Saunders who has been ill for several weeks at the home of his son T T Saunders in this city.

May Duthie Denver Colorado City A. M. Saunders T. T. Saunders

Local residents depart after weeklong care tour

L. R. Dilley and wife and J. M. Rowland and wife, who have assisted in caring for the late Mrs. O. W. Van Slyke during their stay in the city, have returned to Fontanelle and Independence, Iowa.

L. R. Dilley J. M. Rowland City O. W. van Slyke Fontanelle Independence Iowa

Maxwell Named Coolidge Campaign Chairman in Story County

Mrs Dora B Maxwell wife of Dr A B Maxwell of Ames has been appointed Chairman of the Coolidge for President Club in Story County and will lead Coolidge interests during the campaign The appointment comes from the Coolidge headquarters in Des Moines in honor of her two year record as Story County Chairman of the Republican Women’s Committee She formerly resided in Anita and is the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J W Sloan She is also mother of Mrs H E Campbell of the city.

Dora B. Maxwell A. B. Maxwell Ames Coolidge Story County Maxwell Des Moines Republican Women’s Committee Anita J. W. Sloan

Pioneer Resident In Critical Illness At East Main Street

A. M. Saunders father of T. T. and Fred Saunders and Mrs. George Scholl lies seriously ill at his East Main street home with slim chances of recovery. His two daughters Mrs. May Duthie of Denver and Mrs. Nina Wilson of Omaha are with him and aiding in his care. Mr. Saunders is nearly ninety years old.

A. M. Saunders T. T Fred Saunders George Scholl East Main Street May Duthie Denver Colorado Nina Wilson Omaha Mr. Saunders

Young Morgan’s Son Receives Care After Leg Fracture

The son of Ray Morgan arrived at Dr. H. E. Campbell’s hospital Friday with a double fracture of the lower limb at the ankle joint and received proper medical attention.

Ray Morgan

Tears at Weddings Fall to Joyful Rarety

The old custom of a bride’s mother crying is said to be mostly gone with weddings today. Tears are now rare unless they are tears of joy at the ceremony and its happy conclusion.

March Specials at A D Bullock Store in Anita

Local notice announces A D Bullock advertising a wide range of March Specials in the Record for early spring wear. The sale features latest designs at unusually low prices and runs through Saturday March 15, encouraging early shoppers to take first selections.

Anita A. D. Bullock

W P G Club Holds Social Meeting at Mrs Harrison Home

Members of the W. P. G. Club gathered at Mrs. D. B. Harrison's home on Wednesday for a social afternoon after a one o'clock dinner prepared by the ladies. Mrs. Harrison, confined at home for months, enjoyed the regular gathering in her absence from prior meetings at other members' homes.

W. P. G. Club D. B. Harrison

Kansas Editor Skeptical Of Mah Jongg In Modern Times

A Kansas editor argues that the innocent Chinese game Mah-Jongg will not harm the country as society embraces new amusements and dancing. The remark contrasts traditional values with changing cultural habits.

Kansas Perdition

Des Moines Hosts Republican State Convention Delegates

Sherm F. Mars and Nlovah Mar shall attend the Republican state convention in Des Moines as delegates from Anta M. E. Kellogg of Wiota serves as the other delegate from the first supervisor district.

Sherm. F. Mars Nlovah Marshall Des Moines Anta. M. E. Kellogg Wiota

Injured Farmer Hurt Exiting Rock Island Train

J A Crist a farmer from south of Massena was severely injured Thursday while getting off an east bound Rock Island train at Rock Island station. He fell to the brick pavement sustaining a deep facial cut a scalp wound and multiple bruises. He was taken to Dr H E Campbell hospital where he received prompt care and remains unable to travel home.

J. A. Crist Massena Rock Island Des Moines Mr. Crist Dr. H. E. Campbell

Honest merchant’s downfall from prideful neglect

A town store owner boasted of not advertising and trusted customers to seek him out. He refused to entice buyers, went months without sales, and went broke. He lamented that honest men fail and the market punishes arrogance, ending in his own financial ruin.

Mrs Gaskell Ill at Sunderland Home

Mrs F M Gaskell once from Anita area, sister of T F DeMent, is seriously ill at her Sunderland Iowa residence.

F. M. Gaskell Anita Vicinity T. F. DeMent Sunderland Iowa

Mrs Jas B Lewis Visits Des Moines With Irma

Mrs Jas B Lewis traveled to Des Moines on Saturday and met her daughter Miss Irma, a Bussey Iowa schools teacher. They enjoyed a pleasant Sunday visit together.

Jas. B. Lewis Des Moines Irma Bussey Iowa

Talking Machine Is Working Miss Crissie Hollen

Miss Crissie Hollen, a teacher in Anita public schools, who had not spoken for thirty six days due to flu and lagrippe mixture, suddenly regained her voice Thursday morning. Her recovery brings much rejoicing and she may do much of the talking for the next month or six weeks to catch up on lost communication.

Crissie Hollen Anita Public Miss Hollen

Two-Sixties Club entertained at Lasetta Hereth home

Miss Lasetta Hereth hosted the Two-Sixty Club at sister Mrs. Elmer MacElroy’s residence. Mildred Lamborn led the scores while Gladys Pray lagged behind. luncheon followed the late toast at 2:60 A.M. The event featured a lively program and prize notes.

Lasetta Hereth Elmer MacElroy Mildred Lamborn Gladys Pray

Cass County Honors Ben A. Wood as Delegate to GOP National Convention

At the state convention Cass county selected Ben A. Wood of Atlantic as a ninth district delegate to the Republican national convention in Cleveland on June 10. Carl Foster of Guthrie Center is the other district delegate.

Cass County Ben A. Wood Atlantic Cleveland Ohio Carl Foster Guthrie Center

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