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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1928
Page
5
C E Parker and wife spent Monday night with Cap Gipple’s family near Bridgewater. Lulu Faga spent several days in Council Bluffs this week attending the Iowa State Sunday School convention and visiting friends.
Anita to celebrate Mother's Day in various ways as residents participate in observances. Mrs. Ollie Thornburg, formerly of Anita and now living near Menlo, plans a return to Anita to set up her home again.
A seventy mile country drive Sunday reveals farmers busy with work despite delays from bad weather. Geo W Yeater of Pleasantville Iowa, once living in Anita in the late seventies, plans to buy property and reside here and is visiting the city for the week.
The body of William H. Henderson former Anita resident died April 27 1928 at his Council Bluffs Iowa home after illness. He was born September 5 1884 in Atlantic Iowa aged 43 years 7 months 11 days. Survived by widow Ruth Alden three children Verne Brooks Warner Henderson and Mrs Robert Whittington five grandchildren two brothers and two sisters Funeral services were held at the Anita M E church and he was buried at Evergreen cemetery.
Roy Felt and wife of San Diego arrive in Cass county for several weeks to oversee farm interests in Adair county, visit relatives, and catch up with friends while touring the state. Also notes births, visits, illnesses, and local opinions on livestock marketing and legislation.
Deputy Sheriff Paul P. Edwards of Atlantic assists duties in Anita and vicinity. Bongers Drug Store gains a new paint coat enhancing its appearance. R C Rasmussen nears full recovery from a flu attack after several weeks in bed. Dan C Ferguson of Atlantic, a former Anita resident, visits the city on business. Dr H E Campbell reports a baby girl born May 1 to Edward and Mrs Darrow. Thief who took rhubarb stalks from the Record office garden asked to return in a few days for another harvest.
Advertising blurb notes Hess' Stock Tonic from Bongers Bros. promoted for feeding horses, suggesting increased vigor and health as a livestock remedy.
A well known successful local farmer offers a personal view on farming problems and conditions, arguing that independent analysis based on experience is valuable even if it contrasts with neighbors. The Record publishes his thoughtful brief for consideration by readers.
The Central Service Ice Company of Des Moines has awarded Harvey H. Turner the contract to erect three new cold storage buildings. Locations include Adair Berea and Marne with work to begin immediately.
Mrs Claudia Brown is reported to be recovering at home after an episode of flu illness. She was briefly confined to rest and is now improving with supportive care and fluids.
Mrs. Seyle Kramer an instructor in Chicago schools visits Anita as guest of her sister Mrs. Mick Forshay. Chas L Wilson visits Omaha and witnesses sale of Belgian horses with one at 725 dollars and another at 290 dollars.
A satchel containing baby clothes is missing and should be returned to L. W. Peterson in Anita Iowa. Also noted: 2011 Petie and Johnny Scott finished tiling for M. Dorn in Adair county. Harold Craft and wife visited Dosha Scholl. C. R. Turner family now lives one block south of the school.
Several auto loads of members attended the district convention of Rebekahs at Casey on Wednesday night.
Dip in bulk offered at 1.00 per gallon by Bongers Bros with can bring in. A weather recap describes an April 30 to May 1 blizzard in Iowa, noting the meteorologist’s quirks and disbelief among residents who have left Iowa for milder climes.
Mrs Alpha Nelson Mrs Emma Hofmeister Mrs Lulu Faga Miss Anita Willison J Hughes Stone and wife attended sessions of the state Sunday School convention held in Council Bluffs last week.
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