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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1924
Page
8
W. J. Deering announces his candidacy for County Auditor pending Republican primary voters decision on June 3, 1924. He frames the bid as a test of party support and outlines intent to serve if nominated.
O. M. Hobart declares self as candidate for County Recorder subject to Republican primary voters in June 2 1924 election. He states the announcement to the public.
Ralph W. Cockshoot files as Republican candidate for Cass County Iowa attorney at the primary election set for June 3 1924. He announces his bid and submits to voter decision in the county primary.
B H Skipton announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court in Cass County Iowa. He runs in the Republican primary to be held in June 1924, subject to voters' decision.
A Cass county resident announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff to succeed himself. He notes service record and intent to continue if re nominated and re elected, subject to Republican voters at the regular nominating primary.
Jesse N. Jones enters the Republican primary race for Cass County treasurer. He notes two years of service and pledges continued effort if nominated and re-elected, pending county Republican approval at the regular nominating primary.
At the Anita Board of Education meeting on Monday night Peter E. Voorhees was elected president to succeed Henry A. Karns. Voorhees named committees including Purchasing A D Dean and C E Harry. School House and Grounds C V Best and H A Karns.
Notice to qualified electors of Anita Cass County Iowa that March 31 1924 a town election will be held in the Town Hall for the mayor two councilmen two years treasurer two years assessor two years park commissioner six years polls open eight A M close six P M on March 31 1924. H E Campbell mayor and WT Biggs town clerk certify.
The W. C. T. U. held their regular meeting at Mrs. C. W. Garlock's home with lively discussion on Union matters. Readings were given by Mrs. Edna Worthing Scarlett and others, followed by refreshments served by Mrs. Garlock with assistance from Mrs. George Deane and Mrs. George Scholl. The April gathering is planned at Mrs. George Scholl’s East Main street home.
Miss Jene Johnson hosted the Two-Sixty Club on St Patrick's Day. Miss Jane Karns won high and Miss Ida Dorale placed low after scores were counted. Readings included The History of the Two-Sixty Club by Gladys Pray and The Two-Sixty Club Ten years from Now by Lydia Kuehn Irene Johnson, read by Miss Johnson.
A humorous exchange quotes a woman mourning a missing footstep now replaced by rubber soles. The line “Never again” echoes across the piece as a friendly note recalls a caller, Wm. Bangham, visiting the Record office on Monday.
Sam G. Jewett conducted a public sale of surplus stock on Wednesday attracting a large crowd. Prices were entirely satisfactory with Barber and Dean serving as auctioneers.
A reader vents frustration at unending levies from the federal government and charitable and civic groups alike. He laments constant scrutiny and control over his business and possessions, feeling hounded by taxes, licenses, and public obligations while clinging to life amid mounting financial strain.
The Anita Post 210 American Legion held a sale of goods donated in recent weeks delayed by weather. Bidding was spirited and every article sold well. Proceeds benefit the local Legion treasury with a fifty-fifty split to the Service Star Legion, totaling about $100. Grateful thanks were extended to all contributors.
Miss Grace Wincer of Omaha spent a few days in Anita last week as a guest of her aunts Mrs. E. C. Porch and Mrs. Chas. Ragan, during a period marked by a fierce bobbed hair mania.
Harry L Suplee and family formerly of Anita moved their address from Plankinton to Phillip South Dakota as part of a recent relocation.
Iowa Gold Mine Seed Corn tested at ninety six percent and offered at three dollars per bushel. Limited quantity available. Phone 82 or 11 on 16. 18-4tp. i aes en Bs.
Seventeen farmers in Knox and Lincoln Counties Maine kept books last year under a county extension agent. Nine shifted to profitable practices and many neighbors started keeping records. They report daily minutes tallying accounts, finding the process an inventory reference and a planning aid for more profitable seasons ahead.
Des Moines University student Miss Mad eline Reynolds finishes exams quickly and takes a short vacation at her Anita home.
Officials of Cass County school boards convene at 10 30 A M April 1 1924 in the Grand Jury room at Atlantic Iowa to elect a County Superintendent of Schools and members of the County Board of Education from Supervisor districts 1 4 and 5 plus one at large to finish a vacancy term. Jennie M Ward County Auditor. Frank Kopp family recovering from severe chicken pox. Jay Eastman newly transferred Rock Island Railway agent visits Anita.
J. M. Cramlet takes charge of the Ten Cent Feed Barn while G. W. Parker is out of commission. A broken Whiteway-7 between Anita and Atlantic remains in unusually good condition despite deep snow drifts filling both sides of the road.
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