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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1924

Page

5

RAG AND CARPET WEAVING ADVERTISMENT

Rag rugs and carpets woven to suit. Ready to weave all kinds at reasonable prices. Phone 83.10.2. Mrs. and Mrs. J. H. Mallory.

J. H. Mallory

Mrs Dinkey requests record change to Lostant Illinois

Mrs. John Dinkey asks that the Record be changed from Tonica Illinois to Lostant Illinois as the family recently moved. Mrs. C M Vohs, formerly ill and undergoing an operation in an Omaha hospital, is recovering her health.

John Dinkey Tonica Ilinois Lostant, Ilinois C. M. Vohs Omaha

Faulkner Family Returns From California Visit

Chas. E. Faulkner and his wife, summoned to California after the death of Mrs. Faulkner’s father Chas. W. Fancher, have returned home Friday.

Chas. E. Faulkner California

Gochanour family returns to Anita to farm northwest of town

Ed Gochanour and family move back to Anita from Atlantic and will occupy the A C Gochanour farm northwest of town once the new dwelling house is erected.

Ed. Gochanour Famiy Anita Atlantic A. C. Gochanour

Mrs F J Deeming to Undergo Major Operation in Iowa City

Mrs F J Deeming travels to Iowa City on Tuesday for a major operation due to prolonged bodily ailments. W E Kellaway and his wife with daughter Miss Margaret have hosted many farewell social events in honor of the family as they prepare to relocate to Des Moines.

F. J. Deeming Iowa City W. E. Kellaway Margaret Des Munes

For Sale Iron Kettle at Record Office

For sale a new twenty gallon iron kettle never used call at the Record Office. Miss Mildred Wake a teacher of the Audubon schools spent Saturday and Sunday at her home in Anita.

Mildred Wa‘ke F the Audubon Schools Anita

Autoplate No 89 1924 Notice Found

Owner called at the record office to claim Autoplate No 89 3284 and paid 30 cents for the notice.

Forshey and friends visit Atlantic by car

Mrs B D Forshay D R Forshay and Misses Minnie Forshey Vera Hook and Crissie Hollen traveled to Atlantic by automobile for a weekend visit.

Mrs Steinmetz Hosts Self Improved Club Dinner

Mrs Guy Steinmetz entertained the Self Improved Club at her home on Wednesday with a bountiful dinner served to the members and their hungry husbands.

Guy Steinmetz Self Improved Club

Hadley Couple Move Near Corning Readdress Rev rd

D E Hadley and his wife who lived near Greenfield for a year have relocated to a farm near Corning and request the Reverend road be changed to their new address.

D. E. Hadley Greenfield Corning

Haist Visits Anita As Daughter Improves

Mrs. Gertrude Haist of Marengo Iowa spends the week in Anita to be with her daughter Mrs Otis Worthing whose illness is serious but somewhat better.

Gertrude Haist Marengo Iowa Anita Otis Worthing

Eastern Star Chapter Meeting Highlights in Adair

Robt Scott and wife A B Stone and wife and Mrs Fred M Sheley attended the Adair chapter meeting. They saw an exemplification of the degree work under a state instructor’s direction.

Robt. Scott A. B. Stone Fred M. Sheley Eastern Star Adair

A Romance Reunites Two Hearts in Atlantic Nuptials

In Atlantic at the Christian Church on February 25 1924 Mrs Genevra Smith of Atlantic and Mr Harry A Bennett of Lima Ohio wed. Elder Howard officiated witnessed by Miss Florence Smith and Dr C V Beaver. Their histories link a 18th birthday betrothal gift a later marriage to Michael Smith and a prior Bennett wife. Now united they plan to leave Mrs Bennett’s Hotel Victoria stake and make Lima their home.

Christian Church Atlantic Genevra Smith Harry A. Bennett Lima Ohio Elder Howard Florence Smith C. V. Beaver Anita Bennett

Anita Boy Len L. Newton Delivers Talk at Livingston

Len L. Newton editor of the Northern Wyoming Herald spoke on Roads Highways and the Tourist Travel before Livingston Chamber of Commerce. The Cody based editor, Casscourt native, is brother in law to Postmaster Ed L Newton and son in law of Rev W H Hohanshelt.

Len L. Newton Wyoming Herald Cody Chamber of Commerce Livingston Montana Wyoming Len Casscourt Newton W. H. Hohanshelt Anita M. E

Obituary: Mrs Sarah Frances Van Slyke of Anita

Sarah Frances Courtney Van Slyke 81 died February 25 1924 at her home in Anita Cass Iowa after long pioneer life with husband Orin C Van Slyke funeral February 27 1924 conducted by Rev B W McEldowney at the Anita M E Church interment Evergreen Cemetery. She leaves nine children two died in infancy and sixteen grandchildren. Her survivors include Frank W Van Slyke John C Van Slyke Orin C Van Slyke Byrde M Rowland Perle Dilley and Lee H Van Slyke. She was born October 29 1842 near Berkley Springs West Virginia to Simon and Mary Courtney. The family moved to Jackson County Iowa in 1855 and later to Center Junction and finally to the Anita area. She joined the M E Church early and remained faithful.

Sarah Frances Courtney Simon and Mary Courtney Berkley Springs West Virginia Anita Cass County Iowa Jackson County Oren W. van Slyke Helen A. Sisler Wm. E Frank W. van Slyke Red Deer Canada John C. van Slyke Washington, D. C Orin C. van Slyke Pittsburg Pennsylvania Byrde M. Rowland Independence Perle Dilley Fontanelle Lee H. van Slyke Salt Lake City Utah George Courtney Center Junction Simon Courtney Ida Grove Mary Mattison Naomi Henderson Moline Ilinois B. W. McEldowney Anita M. E. Church Evergreen Cemetery

Card of Thanks for Sarah Frances Van Slyke

The children of the late Sarah Frances Van Slyke express gratitude for kindness sympathy and floral tributes in memory of their mother. They thank neighbors friends and all who offered love and support during their loss.

Sarah Frances van Slyke Mother van Slyke

Community Notes and Local Gathers in Anita

Six decade wedding felicities prompt thanks from Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Aldrich. Illness and visits mark a busy week with Mrs. P. T. Williams, Mrs. Fred M. Sheley, and others noted. City Council met Monday. several locals including Mrs. Guy Steinmetz and the Scholl children visited the Record office.

Auto plate No 20-2486 notice issued in 1924

Owner contacted the records office and paid 30 cents for the notice. details pertain to the vehicle record and owner must respond.

Joseph Smith Heads to Michigan Farm Work

Joseph Smith departed Monday for Traverse City Michigan to take yearlong employment on the J H Hilbert Bee and Fruit farm. He will work at the farm through the year, assisting with beekeeping and fruit cultivation tasks.

Joseph Smith Traverse City Michigan J. H. Hilbert

Post nuptial shower honors Mrs Harriet Taylor

Mrs H E Bartley and Mrs Cecil I Scholl hosted a post nuptial shower for Mrs Harriet Naylor Taylor on February 27. Guests baked a quilt for the bride and presented many beautiful gifts. A luncheon was served.

H. E. Bartley Cecil I. Scholl Harriet Naylor Taylor

Business Visitor and Property Leases Highlight Anita Events

Merle Denne conducted a business visit in Extra Friday. Elijah Birge leased the Rev. C. L. Thomas residence property. Ben F. Ehle served as a record caller on Thursday. Three public sales were held in Anita Saturday.

Merle Denne Elijah Birge Rev. C. L. Thomas Ben F. Ehle Anita

Local visitors and moves noted in Anita area

G. O. Smither and wife, formerly of Des Moines, visited this week. Mrs. Belle Dougherty is slowly recovering from two weeks of illness. O. W. Wheatley of Atlantic visited Anita on Saturday. Cole Musick and family have moved to the residence owned by Mrs. Edith Turner.

G. O. Smither Des Moines Belle Dougherty Cole Musick Edith Turner

Ladies' Union Club Meets at Mrs Burns Home

Mrs John Heck has been sick with rheumatism for a week. The Ladies Union Club held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs Oren Burns on Wednesday. J A Cruise of Atlantic visited Anita on business Friday. Glen H Welton and family moved to Theo Knapp farm four miles south of the Atlantic cemetery.

The Ladies Cemetery Association J. L. Carey John Heck Ladies’ Union Club Oren Burns Glen H. Welton Theo. Knapp Atlantic Cemetery

Residents and Visitors Stop by on Wednesday

The L. O. C.'s visited Mrs. Lawrence Hofmeister Wednesday afternoon. Roads nationwide were described as being in the worst condition. A. B. Perryman of Atlantic attended to business in Anita. Clarence Jewett of Massena vicinity was in town on a business visit.

The Lawrence Hofmeister A. 8. Perryman Atlantic Anita Clarence Jewett Massena

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anita Bank Leon G. Voorhees H. C. Faulkner A. R. Robinson H. V. Millhollin Mildred Lamborn John Prise Geezer Rascal Iowa Electric Company O. W. van Slyke J. H. Aldrich P. T. Williams Record Office Fred Elmer Lester Ceci Scholl H. B. Swan C. G. Wycoff Anna Whited Maple Street E. E. Grace Harlan C. D. Aldrich Mrs Richard Lowden Chicago Lees Atlantic, Iowa Stager’s Cafe O. W. Wheatley Farmers’ Supply Co Clardy & Shelby Anita, Iowa J. A. Cruise Anita Friday Forshay Insurance Agency Life Insurance the Farmers
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