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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1926

Page

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One Ticket Heads Anita City Election

The Anita city election will be unusually quiet with only one ticket filed for the March 29 vote. Nominees include Mayor Marsh Millhollin. councilmen Floyd DeMent Safe Koob J T Monnig Howard A Marshall H P Ziegler. Treasurer A R Robinson. Park Commissioner G M DeCamp. Assessor S W Clark.

Anita W. T. Biggs Marsh Millhollin Floyd DeMent Koob J. T. Monnig Howard A. Marshall H. P. Ziegler A. R. Robinson G. M

Anita Schools Prepare for Spring Music Contest

Supervisor of Music Miss Victoria Love trains various musical groups for the spring contest on Thursday night March 25 at 7 30 in the Anita High School auditorium. The event mirrors past formats as Anita vies in the Southwest Musical Activity Association contest in Atlantic on April 9 with hopes to win.

Anita Victoria Love Anita High School Southwest Musical Activity Association Atlantic

Celebration planned for KFLZ first anniversary

Plans for the first anniversary celebration of Radiocast station KFLZ are being perfected by the Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company Anita. Indications point to an unusually interesting event that will be remembered by hundreds of friends and listeners from near and far and the local community. Manager Howard A. Marshall coordinates radio friend suggestions to ensure general satisfaction.

KFLZ Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company Anita Howard A. Marshall Radio Friends

Young couple wed in Au dubon ceremony

Miss Gertrude M Reason of Anita and George C Struthers of Exira were married last Wednesday in Au dubon by Justice J A Cozine. The bride is the daughter of Homer M and Mrs Reason. the groom's parents are George W and Mrs Struthers. A brief honeymoon precedes a farm home near Exira.

Gertrude M. Reason Anita George C. Struthers Extra Audubon J. A. Cozine Anna M. Struthers Homer M. Reason George W. Struthers Exira

W C T U Meeting at Mrs Thomas Home

Mrs C E Thomas entertained the W C T U at her home Tuesday afternoon with shamrock color decor. After regular business a Union Signal program was led by Mrs C M Vohs featuring readings on Why I Should Take the Union Signal and an address by Rev Robt M Chord.

C. E. Thomas C. M. Vohs C. M., Vohs J. M. Deeming Robt. M Chord George Seholl Ruthie Koob Percseshments

Local builder outlines new houses and sale plans

A letter notes four new houses on a third unit and a $17 000 house on a second unit. The writer mentions upcoming Iowa picnic and sends regards to friends in the hometown, promising to share more later.

Iowa George Marsh

Hoodoo Comedy by Junior Class at Unique Theatre

The Junior Class presents The Hoodoo a three act comedy at the Unique Theatre on March 18 and 19 starting at 8 P M. Miss Margaret Morrison coaches the production and the Juniors promise laughs and entertainment. Reserved seats at Bonger's 25 and 35 cents.

Margaret Morrison Bonger’s

Illness at New Virginia Ties to Rev Nichols Family

G W Marsh and wife were summoned to New Virginia Iowa last week by news of the serious illness of their son in law Rev G E Nichols. His condition was thought to be critical with only hours to live but he rallied briefly. Doctors fear limited chances of recovery due to the ailment.

G. W. Marsh New Virginia Iowa G. E. Nichols

Refunding Paying Bonds By City Officials Plan

One of the final acts of the mayor and city council will be to address paying bonds at six percent and issue new bonds at five percent. The one percent savings will be set aside as a deficiency fund to cover paving costs on properties taken over by the town government where owners refused paving payments.

Duty Neglectful Across Anita Fires Highlight Chimney Deterioration

A notice laments the high fire rate in Anita over recent weeks, most caused by defective chimneys. It warns many chimneys appear sound above the roof but are rotten between the ceiling and roof, risking collapse and replacement.

Anita

Former Anita Lady Honored Grand Royal High Lady of Blue Violet

Gertrude E. Major, widow of Chas W. Major and longtime Anita resident now in Enid Oklahoma, was elected Grand Royal High Lady of the Blue Violet state Teachers Society of Oklahoma. Enid delegation won the silver loving cup for best stag at the grand banquet. Major's five children, four born in Anita, live in Enid with her.

Gertrude E. Major Chas. W. Major Anita Lady Enid Oklahoma Anita Grand Royal High Lady of The Blue Blue Violet Major Oklahoma City Stagirs

KFLZ Anniversary Celebrated At Anita Iowa

Radiocast station KFLZ in Anita Iowa kicks off a eighteen hour anniversary event at 9 A M on Wednesday April 7. Hundreds of prizes have been pledged from individuals firms and corporations nationwide. Prizes can be received by letters or cards for a two cent stamp since calls and telegrams are not accepted. Manager Howard A Marshall reports strong support and high participation potential for the celebration.

KFLZ Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Anita Iowa Howard A. Marshall

P. T. A. Good Meeting Showcases Student Talent

The March P. T. A. session drew strong turnout despite stormy weather. Fourth grade folk dances, physical training demos by Seventh and Eighth graders under Miss Murray, a Fourth grade song, and Louise Trumbull’s declamatory reading highlighted the program with praise for Miss Kinney, Miss Murray, and Fourth grade parents. light refreshments followed.

Miss Murray Louise Trumbull Kinney Murray

Radio program at KFLZ Walnut Grove Anita Iowa

Daily except Sunday 11 45 A M musical program under Howard A Marshall. List of performers includes Reg Gochanour Gerald Stone LaVerne Bontrager Bessie Myers Lowell Allanson Sisters Wayne Wagner Azel Ames Peter Scott. Hog House Station gains popularity with listeners nationwide.

KFLZ Walnut Grove Company Anita Iowa Howard A. Marshall Reg Gochanour Gerald Stone LaVerne Bontrager Bessie Myers Lowell Allanson Sisters Wayne Wagner Anita High School Azel Ames Peter Scott Cass County

Well Known Pastor Injured In Automobile Accident

Rev. C. S. Burnette former pastor of the M. E. church at Wiota now in Osceola Iowa was seriously hurt last Friday when he fell from his car near Liberty. His son Merril drove as his wife and another son rode with him. He narrowly escaped a broken neck and was taken to a Liberty area clinic for treatment.

C. S. Burnette M. E Wiota Osceola Iowa Town of Liberty Burnette Simpson College Indianola Merril Rev. Burnette

School Board Organizes In Anita District Meeting

The Anita Independent School District Board of Education held a regular meeting Monday evening after swearing in new member G. A. Roe. Dr. C. E. Harry was reelected president and announced two standing committees: Outside Committee Clyde H. Bowen and G. A. Roe. Inside Committee U. S. Walker and C. V. East.

Board of Education Independent School District Anita G. A. Roe C. E. Harry Clyde H. Bowen

Hoodoo Junior Class Play at Anita High

Anita High School presents The Hoodoo at Unique Theatre on Thursday and Friday March 18 and 19. Reserved seats available at Rangers' Drug Store for 25 and 35e.

Anita High School Unique Theatre Rangers’ Drug Store

Anita High School shines in State Declamatory contest

The sub district contest held at Atlantic High School auditorium on March 12 featured contestants from Audubon Anita Atlantic Bridgewater Cumberland Griswold and Lewis. Laura Mae Williamson judged with remarks on each performance. Louise Trumbull Anita High School earned first in the Oratorical division and will advance to the March 25 pre district contest. Grace Irene Hester Atlantic won humorous with Edward of Griswold as runner up. The local community boosts Louise Trumbull and Anita High School with the slogan On To State.

Atlantic High School Audubon Anita Atlantic Bridgewater Cumberland Griswold Lewis Laura Mae Williamson Des Moines Geneva Moore Miss Bray Louise Trumbull Anita High Louise Anita School Ella Biggs William Irving Irene Hester Cass County Anita High School

L. O. C. Bridge Club entertains winners at Mrs Itol Hayter home

The L. O. C. Bridge Club hosted the winning players at Mrs Itol Hayter's home on Tuesday afternoon. Guests wore green, kissed the Blarney Stone to start, then played bridge for high scores. Mrs Clara Robison and Mrs Emma Hofmeister won prizes in two games, followed by a dinner with green decorations.

L. O. C. Bridge Club Itol Hayter Clara Robison Emma Hofmeisster

Anita High Falls To Shenandoah In District Tilt

The Anita High School basketball team lost to Shenandoah 24 to 20 in Boone district tournament action Friday. A close game saw Boone advance past Shenandoah after Shenandoah had defeated Tabor in the semis.

Anita High School Shenandoah Boone Tabor

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