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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1929
Page
8
Leatrice Joy stars in Tropic Madness shown at the Rialto Theatre this Sunday and Monday. The drama of the south seas is billed as an exceptional picture and worth seeing. Also promotion for Cystex with a 48 hour test and money back if not improved.
Harry Linn, field secretary for the Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders Association, will visit Cass County on April 1 and 2 to give four demonstrations on training horses. The schedule lists stops at Stamp farm near Atlantic, a location southwest of Atlantic, Otto Mehman farm near Massena, and G E McDermott farm near Anita, with riders invited to bring any outdoors horses for the events.
The obituary notes Minor A James eldest son of Daniel M James and his wife. He lived in Anita before moving two years ago to Sioux City with his family where he found steady work and satisfaction with the home. He had four brothers Lewis and Thomas in Arcola Saskatchewan Canada Sam in Weldon Iowa and Al in Osceola Iowa all former Lincoln township residents.
From Bartlesville Oklahoma on March 15 1929 Laura M Burnett encloses a two dollar post office order for renewal of her subscription to January 1 1950. She plans to spend a few months with her daughter Rachel and family in Bartlesville after traveling from Marshfield Missouri. She notes no major change in her eye condition and thanks for favors signed Your Friend and Well-Wisher Laura M Burnett.
In the community’s view, despite advancing age, Mother Burnett remains in unusually good health and still enjoys active life among former neighbors and old friends.
New poultry supplies featured including Oil-O-Star brooder stove models in coal and oil burners. Special bargains promise savings on purchases and profits from top brooder stoves. A full line of feeders fountains litter and chick mash available. Electric hatchery claims superior pure bred healthy chicks at reasonable prices.
Mrs. Faye Taylor Denham a graduate nurse in charge tends to Frank H. Osen who lies critically ill at Dr H E Campoe hospital in this city. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs I N Taylor of Berea and previously graduated with honors from Anita High School.
Miss Ethel Myers an Des Moines schools instructor stayed several days at her sister Mrs F H Osen s home. Mrs J C Kelley suffered a severe fall at her east Main street residence with serious bruises. A A Johnson Rialto Theatre and Azel S Ames Record were in Omaha on business Monday. Mrs Jacob Topp of Kimbullton Iowa is here aiding in care of her brother Frank H Osen who lies critically ill in Dr H E Campbell hospital.
Eight boys from Grove township met at the Harry Kay farm on Wednesday evening March 20 and organized a baby beef club. Officers elected were Leo Dimig president Elden Kay vice president Edwin Henderson secretary treasurer and John Henderson reporter. Plans for summer work and future meetings were outlined. Next meeting set for April 4 at the Herbert Joyce home.
At their April 1 meeting the Cass county Board of Supervisors will consider adding a township road one and one half miles south of Anita to the County Road System. The route runs east along farms of Bangham Scholl and Allanson for three miles to the Adair Cass line, linking with the road to Canby. Petitions favoring the change have widespread farmer support and Anita business leaders.
Mrs. A. J. Nelson celebrated her birthday yesterday at her parents east Main street home. A large dinner was served and an angel food cake accompanied a gift from cousin Miss Cora Daughenbaugh of Wiota, who attended with her father Geo. S. Daughenbaugh among the guests.
Harvey Peterson's Hamburger House, recently partly destroyed by fire, has been cleared away. Peterson remains undecided about resuming business. An insurance representative visited this week and an adjustment of the loss was made.
Mrs. Edgar Vernon of Casey spent Wednesday in Anita with relatives and friends. Mrs. H. T. Chapin, former Anita resident, sold her Grinnell home and may move back to Anita where old friends would welcome her. Dr. H. E. Campbell Hospital reports on Frank H. Osen’s major surgery suggest he survived the critical night. The C. V. East jewelry window on Main Street, shattered by an automobile, has been replaced and repairs completed under Harvey Turner’s supervision.
The Anita Library adds new titles including This Strange Adventure by Rhinehart Rome Haul by Edmonds Parson of Panamint by Kyne The Seven Dials Mystery by Agatha Christie Destiny Bay by Don Byrne This trial offers 10 cents for club members and 15 cents for others for the first three months, after which rates rise. CORA STOODT, Librarian.
J. P. Metz of Wiota was a business visitor in Anita Saturday, spending time with local merchants and checking in on planned ventures.
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