Oak Ridge News Roundup Highlights Local Chores and Visits
Cattle work and road conditions mark the week as Vokt dehorns cattle and Fred Vokt prepares wood for summer. Neighbors visit at Swinehart and Bain families while Parkinsons and Grahams meet at homes. A baby was born to the Barns in Chicago as Rob Rain farm shells corn with local help. Weather and travel woes limit car trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heed Vokt
Vic Robins
Meadow Larks
Ge. Parkinson
Omaha
Edgington
Joe Swinehart
Fred Vokt
Geo. Graham
Grandma Bain
Mooney
Rob Bain
Levi Walker
Swinehart
Mes
Jas. Parkinson
Oak Ridge School
W. F. Kirkham
Will Nelson
Peter Nichol
Hog market shows unusual week of strong hog shipments
An unusual number of hogs have been marketed during the week, signaling a busy period for producers and buyers. Traders report higher activity and steady demand across regional markets, with prices holding amid varied regional conditions.
Poitical Announcement for County Auditor Nomination
W J Deering announces candidacy for County Auditor subject to Republican primary on June 3 1924. He seeks votes from party voters and asks for support in the upcoming election.
Cockshoot Declares Candidacy for Cass County Attorney
Ralph W. Cockshoot announces as a Republican candidate for re nomination for Cass County Attorney Iowa, subject to Republican voter decision at the primary election to be held June 3 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Deering
County Renader
O. M. Hobart
Herby
Cass County
Iowa
Ralph W. Cockshoot
Candidacy Filed for Cass County Clerk Nomination
B H Skipton announces his candidacy for Clerk of the District Court of Cass County Iowa, subject to Republican voters at the June 1924 primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Iowa
B . H. Skipton
Cass County Sheriff Aims for Republican Nomination
A Cass county candidate declares seeking the Republican nomination for sheriff to succeed themselves subject to the regular nominating primary. The statement asserts past service and intent to continue if renominated and reelected.
Cass County Treasurer Candidate Announces Nomination
Jesse N. Jones declares intent to seek re nomination as Cass County treasurer in the Republican nominating primary. He states he has served two years in office and will continue to give his best if renominated and reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tressurer
Cass County
Jesse N. Jones
Anita School Board selects Voorhees as President for 1924
At the Anita Board of Education meeting on Monday night the year 1924 was organized with Peter E. Voorhees elected president succeeding Henry A. Karns. Voorhees named committees including Purchasing Committee A. D. Dean and Dr E Harry School House and Grounds C VY East and Sh A Karns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Board of Education
Peter E. Voorhees
Henry A. Karns
Voorhees
A. D. Dean
E. Harry
Sehool House
C. VY. East
Sh. A. Karns
East Grant Items Highlight Local Visits and Chores
East Grant items note Ren Ehle marketed hogs Saturday and Roy Scholl cut wood for summer. Miss Elaine Smither stayed with A. L. Turner. Abe Van Aynern from Monroe Iowa visited Ed Weatherby. Lester Heckman, Ames College student, visited his parents. Original Sunshine Club spent the day with Mrs Harold Duff in Lincoln township and shared a feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Heckman
Ames College
Mrs
W. H. Heckman
Sunshine Club
Harold Duff
Lincoln Township
Go To Church Campaign At Congregational Church
The Congregational Church promotes a Go To Church campaign with a ten o’clock Sunday School and an 11:00 A. M. sermon on Exploration at Home. A five minute sermon for the children accompanies the main service, and the evening sermon titled Forward The Slogan of Progress is planned. George Pederson will move from the Ruggles farm to a Hansen Bros. farm near Coon Rapids once roads allow cross country hauling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pederson
Ruggles
Coon Rapids
Hansen Bros
Mr and Mrs Roy Duff Host Social Gathering
Mr and Mrs Roy Duff entertained a company of friends and neighbors at their home Saturday evening and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Duff
Death of Their Little Babe Norval LeRoy Harrison
Infant son of Leslie O. and Florence Harrison died at age three months and twenty four days from pneumonia after a severe bout of whooping cough. Funeral services were held at the family home near Anita with interment in Evergreen Cemetery conducted by Rev. B W McEldowney. Survived by parents four brothers four sisters grandfather S H Harrison of Anita and grandparents Mr and Mrs George Luxford of Harlan Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval LeRoy Harrison
Leslie O
Florence Harrison
Anita
Evergreen Cemetery
B. W. McEldowney
M. E. Church
S. H. Harrison
George Luxford
Harlan, Iowa
Card of Thanks for Baby Loss Family
The Harrison family thanks neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their infant. Leslie Harrison and Family.
Birthday Surprise for August Crow Celebrated at Home
August N Crow was surprised on his forty eighth birthday when a large gathering of friends and neighbors from all directions filled his home for an evening of music games and social chat. A luncheon followed as the celebration concluded with the host and attendees from multiple local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August N. Crow
Messrs. and Mesdames C
John C. Martin
Henry Miller
Glen Soper
Otto Borth
John Crow
Elmer McFarland
Max Romey
Jolly Junior Class Party Guests Enjoy Pleasant Evening
On Friday evening the junior class and sponsor Miss Ruby Grey with Misses Lockard and Harris met at Stanley Chinns home. They passed the hours with music dancing and April Fool games before a luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Grey
Lockard and Harris
Stanley Chinn
Anita Woman Weds Des Moines Man in City Ceremony
Former Anita girl Mrs Cecile Soper Roe widow of Carroll H Roe and daughter of Ira H Soper was married March 19 to Elfred Baker of Des Moines. The couple plans to reside in Des Moines after the ceremony conducted in Des Moines where Baker works for the Street Railway Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecile Soper Roe
Carroll H Roe
Birs
Ira H. Soper
Anita
Lewis
Elfred Baker
Des Méinas
Baker
Street Railway Company
Des Moines
Anita High School Chapel Service Delivers Morning Program
For the first time in months Anita high school held Friday morning chapel with a program including vocal selections by a mixed quartet, a vocal duet by Ida Wade and Ruth Harriman, a Bible reading by Burl Horswell, and a cornet and trombone duet by James and Morris McEldowney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita High School
Ida Wade
Ruth Harriman
Burl Horswell
James and
Morris McEldowney
Estate of William Seholl Deceased In Probate
In the District Court of the State of Wiona Cass County the matter of the estate of William Seholl Deceased appears in probate. Guardianship and asset inventory actions may proceed under court supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State of
Wiona
Cass County
Notice of Appointment of Executors in Scholl Estate
Notice is given that Mabel Gissible and Cecil Scholl have qualified as executors of the estate of William Scholl, deceased, of Cass County Iowa. All debts to the estate must be paid and all claims presented as required by law for allowance and payment. Dated March 24, 1924. executors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Scholl
Cass County
Iowa
A. D
Seed corn for sale Iowa Gold Mine seed
Iowa Gold Mine Seed Corn tested at ninety six percent, offered at 3.00 per bushel. Limited quantity available. For details call 82 or 11 on 16, 13-4tp. tT. 3B. ROOT.
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Iowa
Anita Iowa to Hold Biennial Town Election March 31 1924
Notice to qualified electors of Anita Cass County Iowa of a biennial election to elect a mayor five councilmen treasurer assessor park commissioner for terms two six two years. Polls open eight a m to six p m at Town Hall on March 31 1924 with signatures of mayor and town clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Cass County
Iowa
A. D
H. E. Campbell
Anita Boy Scout Notes Weekly meeting elects leaders
The Boy Scouts held a regular meeting Monday evening with a business session. Troop leaders were elected: Melvin Rogers Troop 1 Wayne Wagner Troop 2 Merle Robison Troop 3 Elmo Exline Troop 4 Ernest Wagner Senior Patrol Leader. A hike to Evergreen Cemetery showcased notable speed and endurance. Three boys took Tenderfoot exams and are likely to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Melvin Rogers
Wayne Wagner
Merle Robison
Elmo Exline
Ernest Wagner
Evergreen Cemetery
Will
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Oak Ridge and Vicinity
Chas. H. Graham
Stevie Nelson
Andrew
Peter
Albert Mooney
Chas. Graham
Geo
Graham
Elmer Shearer
Oscar Wedemeyer
James Parkinson
George Parkinson
Grant Barns
Chi
Cago
Mr. Kline
Rob Rain Farm
Menting
Ren Ehle
Roy Scholl
Elaine Smither
A. L. Turner
Abe van Aynern
Monroe
Ed. Weatherby
Congregational Church
J. W. Ferner
Leslie Harrison and Family
William Seholl
Mabel Gissible
Cecil Scholl
C. A. Meredith
W. T. Biggs
Anita Marble and Granite Works
Anita, Iowa
A. F. Choate
Larson
Ky Yi Man
Atlantic
Park Hotel
Anamosa
Iach House
Cascade
Dewitt
Fairfield
van Buren County
Guthrie Center
Guthrie Center Plant
Monteith
Panora
Lone Tree
Nichols
Manchester
Maquoreta
Lamotte
General Office
Securities Department
South Second St
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Electric Company
Anita Boy Scout
E. S. Holton
H. P. Ziegler
L. R. Johnson
P. T. Williams
G. M. Adair
Earl C. Montgomery
Oransky
Campbell Building
Masonic Temple
I. H. Sheeler
Chiropractor
Palmer School
Dr. C. E. Harry
Hedges Brothers Pantorium
AS Are
L. E. Bean
Kodak Films
Kodaks
Mail
F. M. Alexander
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