Thirty two million Table Rock project described for White River
Branson area letters outline the Table Rock hydroelectric scheme in Taney county with dam height 190 feet and 4000 feet crest, lake sprawl of 180 miles along White James and Long creeks, 850 square miles flooded, cost about 35 million dollars. Sponsors include Empire District Electric, Cities Service and Henry L Doherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherm
Table Rock
White River
Taney County
Missouri
James River
Long Creek
King’s River
Empire District Electric Company
Cities Service Company
Henry L. Doherty
Proposed public project to boost Branson Missouri real estate
The piece argues a large public works plan will benefit a wide area and raise land values in Branson Missouri where the Blakesleys and Albert Worthing have invested. It notes abundant water resources and contrasts regional attitudes toward water use with humor about bathing and conflagrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branson
Missouri
Blakesleys
Albert Worthing
Kentucky
Timothy Hay for Sale and Damaged Crop Report
Timothy hay for sale 13 to 21 pounds per day offered by L Newton. The article notes corn remaining in fields is water soaked due to deep snow and winter conditions, causing significant damage, with a remark comparing its use to aging moonshine.
Road bond issue explained by Atlantic Daily News Telegraph
The Atlantic Daily News Telegraph article by E P Chase outlines the road bond situation in the state with emphasis on Cass county. It presents a plain concise statement of facts intended for the public interest and timely consideration by Cass county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Daily News- Telegraph
Cass County
E. P. Chase
Baby Girl Born to Gis Sibs in Lincoln Township
Paulina Marie Gis was born Friday March 22 to Mr and Mrs Howard Gis of Lincoln township. The firstborn child brings joy to the couple and marks the first grandchild for Old Bill and Sister Callie Steele of Berea. Relatives and friends extend cordial congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulina Marie
Howard Gissibs
Lincoln Township
Bill
Callie Steele
Berea
Martin Christensen Returns From California to Anita
Martin Christensen a well known citizen and former Shaffer Christensen member has returned from a year in California with his family. He plans to re locate in Anita or elsewhere in the region after deciding later. His health has greatly improved due to the western sojourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Christensen
Shaffer & Christensen
California
Anita
Martin
Far
Mud blocks South Anita street until planked across bog
The street from the Turkey creek bridge to the long hill in South Anita was unusually muddy. The street committee hired men and teams to move traffic through the mud but later planked the stretch to restore travel.
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Turkey Creek
Long Hill
South
Anita
Farm purchase brings Jewett family to Menlo area
Clarence Jewett and family have taken possession of an eighty acre farm near Menlo, northwest of Cumberland, after living near Cumberland for years. They praise access to Menlo consolidated schools and the area’s many advantages.
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Clarence Jewett
Cumberland
Menlo
Former Pastor Rev John W Ferner to Lead Easter Services
Rev John W Ferner a former Congregational church pastor from Washington DC will spend a few days in Anita this week. He will conduct the Sunday Easter service at the Congregational church and lead Communion and Baptismal services at the close. A cordial welcome will be extended by friends and former parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Ferner
Washington, D. C
Congregational Church
Anita
Ferner
Visiting Son in Kansas and Nebraska Ties Family Plans
Mrs P R Nichols visits in Long Island Kansas with son Ernest P Nichols and plans a stop in Omaha to see Curtis L Nichols and family. Ill health has kept her at home long. the journey is hoped to aid her recovery.
Helping Hand Club Social at Lincoln Center Church
The Ladies of the Lincoln Township Helping Hand Club announce a Hard Times social at Lincoln Center Church on Friday evening April 5. Everyone is invited to enjoy an appropriate program and various amusements.
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Lincoln Township
Lincoln Center
Shortage of Regulated Female Dogs Prompts Tax Talk
The county treasurer cites an unusual shortage in the regulated number of female dogs due for registration and taxes. The dog catcher may find strays in Anita as he tries to round up those who eluded their owners during the assessor's visit.
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Anita
Home from India Daubendieks Visit West Bend and Anita
Mr and Mrs W H Daubendiek of West Bend Iowa spent a few days in Anita this week at the home of their son C H Daubendiek manager of the Anita Telephone Company They traveled home from California where they met their daughter Miss Letha Daubendiek who has spent five years in India as a missionary with the American Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church Miss Daubendiek left India in December and plans to return in October next unless changes are made by the American Missionary Board The family shared wireless news from mid ocean to the ship their daughter was aboard and welcomed her homeward bound arrival at San Francisco dock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Daubendiek
West Bend
Iowa
Anita
C. H. Daubendiek
Anita Telephone Company
California
Miss Letha Daubendiek
San Francisco
India
American Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
M. E. Church
Miss Daubendiek
William Ramey Civil War Vet Dies in Des Moines
William Ramey eighty five year old veteran of Company K 18th Iowa Infantry died after a brief illness at Iowa Lutheran hospital Des Moines. He lived in Anita for years and was linked to Crocker G A R Post Des Moines since 1888. His only surviving relative is son Wm H Ramey of Chicago. Funeral services were held at Hamilton Powers Des Moines with Crocker G A R Post in charge.
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William Ramey
Anita
W. H. Karns
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
Ramey
Company K
18Th Iowa Infantry
Crock
Iowa Hog Tops Chicago Yard With Heavy Figures
An Iowa hog weighing 1 080 pounds live and 875 pounds dressed at Armour packing plant drew special attention at the Chicago Stock Yard last week. Other Iowa hogs also attracted notice nationwide, though for different reasons.
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Iowa
Chicago
Armour Packing Establishment
Mrs. A. J. Joy Returns Home From Iowa State Hospital
Mrs. A J Joy who had been a patient at the Iowa State hospital in Iowa City for several months returned home to Anita Saturday evening in greatly improved health. The Joys are staying with their son I W Joy and family in Lincoln township temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Joy
Iowa State Hospital
Iowa City
Anita
Mrs. Joy
I. W. Joy
Lincoln Township
Cass County Commissioners Session in Anita and Easter Pageant
The Cass county commissioners met in Anita Saturday afternoon at the office of Attorney E. B. Holton. The Congregational church invites all to attend the Easter pageant In the Garden next Sunday at 7:30 PM presented by the Sunday School.
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Cass County Commissioners of Insanity
Anita
E. 8. Holton
Royal Neighbors host Kensington Friday at Mrs Turner home
Wm Bangham shells out several thousand bushels of corn expected to fetch good prices. He feeds 170 head of cattle and 100 head of hogs as part of the rural activity reported around South Anita.
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Kensington
W. C. Turner
South Anita
Wm. Bangham
Operation was Necessary Frank Osen in Hospital
Frank H. Osen a well known farmer from Anita is a patient at Dr. H. E. Campbell hospital recovering from a major operation performed Saturday night after being brought from his home northwest of town. Doctors found a badly strangulated intestine requiring immediate surgery and his condition remains critical though improving.
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Frank H. Osen
Anita
Cattle and hog inventories reported for Anita area farms
Wm Bangham feeds 110 head of choice young steers at his farm southeast of Anita with 60 more on pasture for early fall delivery and 80 to 100 hogs in stock. Nick Richter buys a 25 by 48 foot plot from Barnholdt and Black, part of lot six block eight, once Senator Voorhees home, for 275 dollars.
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Wm. Bangham
Anita
Nick Richter
Barnholdt & Black
John C. Voorhees
Cudahy Pack Proposes Purity Ham For Easter Menu
The Cudahy Packing Company writes the Record editor urging inclusion of Purity Ham in the Easter menu. The letter notes the ham is tender flavorful nutritious and digestible but offers no plan to obtain it for the holiday.
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Cudahy Packing Company
the Record
Cudahy
Mrs Nellie Richards Returns To Des Moines After Fall
Mrs Nellie Richards who sustained severe injuries from a fall at Mrs Mayme Peerman's home has recovered sufficiently to return to Des Moines where she plans to stay for the summer.
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Nellie Richards
Mayme Peerman
Des Moines
Quilting Day Set by Ladies Aid at Local Church
On Thursday the Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational church will hold an all day quilting event at the home of Mrs. Chas Scholl. A covered dish dinner will be served at noon at Mrs. G M Aldrich's home.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Congregational Church
Chas. Scholl
G. M. Aldrich
Seed Potatoes for Sale in Anita
Forty bushels of Eureka Extra Early and Early Ohio seed potatoes offered at 1.00 per bushel. Phone 3R4, Anita. 14-2tpd.
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Eureka
Ohio
Anita
Bob Stuart Anita boy rises to national prominence in Minneapolis
The letter honors Bob Stuart, once a chore boy in Anita, who became president of the National Security Adjustment Company and a leading Minneapolis attorney. It recalls his early work at the Rock Island depot, telegraphy skill, law studies, and promotions to high office. Readers are urged to keep the hometown paper coming.
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Bob” Stuart
Anita
V. A. Stuart
Des Moines
Bob
Rock Island
Anita Boy
National Security Adjustment Company
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Return ad dress to Owensboro Kentucky
The writer asks to change the Anita Record’s mailing address back to Owensboro Kentucky after a seven week vacation in southern Florida around Se bring Punta Gorda and Fort Myers. He notes excellent hunting and fishing with several freshwater and deep sea catches and signs off as F H Pardon.
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Sherm
Owensboro
Kentucky
Pardon Couple Remembered By Record Family
Long-time Record family members recall Mr and Mrs Frank Pardon who lived as early-day residents. Mr Pardon worked in jewelry, later moved to Owensboro Kentucky in the 1880s. The Pardons spent winters in Florida enjoying the season of pleasure and sightseeing.
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Record
Frank Pardon
Pardon
Owensboro
Kentucky
Florida
Getting Out of the Snow
Enclosed fund check for 4.00 paid for two copies of the Record for 1929 one for the writer and one for sister Mrs Sophia Antle in Des Moines. John C Johnson a former Anita boy keeps posted on hometown moves via the Record after winters in Minnesota and upcoming Hawarden Iowa trip.
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Sherm
Sophia Antle
Des Moines
Minnesota
Hawarden
Iowa
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Adam
Pany
Shepherd of the Hills Country
Marvel Cave
C. A
John L. Carey
Main Street
J. D. Roe
C. A. Carey
Mr. Roe
Timothy Hay
L. Newton
Kansas
Bongers Bros
Rexall
the Helping Hand Club
Bessie Myers Lowell
Minneapolis, Minn
Yours Truly, R. O. Stuart
Punta Gorda
Fairmont
Yours Truly, John C. Johnson
John C. Johnson
Andres and
Frederika Johnson
John
Kozy
Bartley
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