Old landmark to be vacated soon in Anita Iowa
One of Anita's oldest residential landmarks will be vacated as the B D Forshay family move to a new home on west Main Street. The property has a storied history linking many former residents and neighbors, with many listed names from past eras. A tribute to longtime townsfolk and those now dispersed ends with best wishes to those who remain.
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Anita’s
B. D. Forshay
West Main Street
Chas. M. Blakesley
Winnebago
Minnesota
Blakesley
Iowa
Maude
Homer E. Boatright
Olvey
Arkansas
Ed. M. Blakesley
Anita
Claude E. Blakesley
Belleville
Kansas
Effie
Maxine
Bertha Boyd
Lew Boyd
Indianapolis
Indiana
Adam
Garden of Eden
Ruby
Evangeline
Gail
Chicago
Forshay
Edwin Cate
Harry H. Cate
Los Angeles
California
C. M Blakesley
E. E. Major
Chas. W. Major
Joe H. Trimmer
Samuel Petty
Burbank
H. P. Ziegler
Congregational Church
H. C
Clint’) Saunders
J. Mosley
Chas. Steinmetz
N. C. Burkhart
J. W
F. B. Howell
Geo
Worthing
Solon Worthing, Sr
Lyman W. Stone
James B. McDermott
Martin
Lizzie Petty
Wm J. Weston
James M. Bridges
Wm. Chambers
Des Moines
Dana B. Ward
City
Missouri
L. W. Stone
Springfield Mo
Evergreen Cemetery
Bell Couple Plans Move Back to Atlantic from Iowa
R. R. Bell and his wife intend to return to Atlantic after living in Jefferson, Iowa, for several years.
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R. R. Bell
Atlantic
Jefferson
Iowa
Sells Interest in Barber Shop in Anita
Dell Wilson owner of a half interest in the north side barber shop has sold his stake to partner A V Peterson and plans to leave for Gentry Arkansas about May 15 to spend summer with a brother operating a fruit ranch. Wilson has many friends in Anita and will be missed. His mother is visiting relatives in Taylor county before joining him in Arkansas.
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Dell Wilson
North Side
Anita
A. V. Peterson
Gentry
Arkansas
Mr. Wilson
Mother Wilson
Taylor County
Homer Boatright Starts Poultry Farm Trade in Ozarks
Former Rock Island station agent Homer Boatright, now in the Ozarks, runs a poultry operation alongside duties. He invested in a certified Missouri rooster with a long pedigree and aims to meet a growing demand for thoroughbred fowls shipped nationwide.
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Homer Boatright
Rock Island
Anita
Ozark Mountains
Missouri
Homer
Pinochle Club Meet Hosted by Mrs Mayme Redburn
The original Pinochle Club gathered at Mrs Mayme Redburn’s home Wednesday evening with Mrs Etta Karns taking high score and Bessie Myers Lowell earning the consolation. Luncheon followed the close of the session.
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Mayme Redburn
Etta Karns
Bessie Myers Lowell
Funeral attendance ties Stuart, Anita links
Geo. W. Boatright and his wife of Stuart spent Wednesday and Thursday in Anita attending the funeral of Mrs. Jennie Overmire, a long-time friend and former neighbor from Anita. They visited relatives Mr. and Mrs. John R. Stuhr and family.
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Geo. W. Boatright
Stuart
Anita
Jennie Overmire
Boatrights
John R. Stuhr
Senior Class Plans Numerous Activities at Anita High
The Anita High School Senior Class selects a three act comedy drama Out of the Stillness to be staged May 12 and 13 with 17 roles under Mrs. Earl S Holton. Reserved seats 35 cents on May 7 at Bongers. Other events include Baccalaureate May 15, Class Day May 18, Commencement May 9, and Alumni banquet May 20.
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Anita High School
Earl S. Holton
Bongers Drug Store
Union
Christian Church
Douglass
M. E. Church
William Mack
Atlantic
Alumni Association
Ladies' Union Club Dines at Mrs Dasher Home
The Ladies' Union Club were en tertained Wednesday at one o'clock dinner at the home of Mrs. H. C. Dasher, southwest of Anita.
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Ladies’ Union Club
H. C. Dasher
Anita
Telephone System Takes Much Work
The article explains the effort behind telephone service, emphasizing the human intelligence and organized staff that keep lines active through accidents, floods, epidemics, storms, and wars. It portrays the telephone company as a devoted public service rather than a mere job.
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Telephone Company
Harry Hopley Tops Cattle Market at Chicago Sale
Harry Hopley of Atlantic topped the yearling cattle market in Chicago on April 27 by selling forty Western Branded Herefords at 11.60 per cwt. The 1077 pound lot, fed six months on corn and supplements, grossed about 1250 per head amid an eight thousand head sale.
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Harry Hopley
Atlantic
Chicago
Hopley
Larson at Atlantic the eye man a good man to tie to
A brief item notes Larson associated with Atlantic as a reliable figure, described as a steady, trustworthy person connected to local eye care or eyewear services. The entry emphasizes his steady reputation and suggests a beneficial association.
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Larson
Atlantic
Sherm F Myers to Return From California Trip
Anita Record editor Sherm F Myers, who toured California with a fund raised by readers, is expected back this week. Friends await his commentary on western sights and any hints of regret about Iowa winters as he resumes his Guthrian editorials.
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Sherm F. Myers
Anita Record
California
Golden West
Sherm
Far West
Coolidge
Anita
Iowa
Guthrie Center
Guthrian
Latest fad steals dog collars from registered pets
A series of collar thefts targets dogs with current licenses and paid taxes. The motive remains unclear as the peculiarity of stealing collars puzzles residents, with Fred Weatherby reporting the incident on Saturday.
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Adam
Spring Cleanup Plans At Evergreen Cemetery
The Flower Committee of the Ladies Association met at the Cemetery to plan spring planting and beautification. Under Board of Trustees supervision several permanent improvements will be made as funds allow. Ed N McLaughlin continues long time management of mowing and grass trimming around lots.
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Ladies’ Association of
Evergreen Cemetery
Board of Trustees
Ed. N. McLaughlin
California Visitors Enjoy Anita Cass County Stay
Roy Felt and his wife from San Diego California visit Anita and Cass county for several weeks. They traveled by auto from southern California without delays despite recent storms and high waters. Mr Felt is a San Diego businessman and son of the late Chas M Felt, while Mrs Felt is Julia Robison Millard’s daughter. They check on farm interests in Audubon county during their stay.
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Roy Felt
San Diego
California
Anita
Cass County
Southland
Mrs. Felt
Felt
Chas. M. Felt
Julia Robison Millard
Felts
Audubon County
Anita Organizes Town Baseball Team In May
Sunday afternoon in Anita about thirty baseball fans gathered at the ball park to organize a town team. Proposals of games have been made and the season may open in three weeks, indicating a solid stick-to-it-iveness to build stronger baseball in the locality.
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Ball Park
Twenty Fifth Anniversary Observance at Metz Home
On May 1 seventy five relatives and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Mike Metz in Benton township to celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. A bountiful basket dinner followed noon. Guests presented a silver set and wished the couple happiness and prosperity.
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Mike Metz
Benton Township
Mrs. Metz
Mike
Bertha
Barber Shop Owner Lewis W. James Quits For A Trip
Lewis W. James, who ran a barbership in the Sears Ziegler building on Main Street, has closed his shop for an indefinite period to take a pleasure trip. He will travel to Ralston and Omaha, Nebraska, to visit his brother Arthur James, an insurance agent, and may consider resuming business next fall.
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Lewis W. James
Sears-Ziegler
Main Street
Mr. James
Ralston
Omaha
Nebraska
Arthur
Birthday Party Honoring Miss Betty Graham
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Graham entertained a group of friends Sunday for the birthday of their daughter Miss Betty. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Gene Kelsey and children Boyd and Emogene, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Will Kelsey, Mrs. Clara Hopkins and son Lyle, Mrs. Geo. Bain and Ross Walker.
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Chas. H. Graham
Friends
Betty
Gene Kelsey
Boyd and
Emogene
G. B. Graham
Will Kelsey
Clara Hopkins
Lyle
Geo. Bain
Ross Walker
Former Anita Girl to Become Bride
Lenore Carson formerly of Anita and Atlantic, youngest daughter of Carl D. Carson and wife, is to wed a Georgia dairy farmer. The couple met at Colorado State Agricultural College in Fort Collins and will receive good wishes from friends in Iowa and Colorado.
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Lenore Carson
Anita
Atlantic
Carl D. Carson
Georgia
Colorado State Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Iowa
Colorado
Carson
Carl
Bess
Dorothy
Lenore
James Morgan Returns Home from California
James Morgan, who spent the winter in Los Angeles and Pasadena, California, arrived in Anita Friday afternoon after a southern tour through Washington Indio Utah Colorado and Nebraska. He spent a few days in Payette Idaho visiting Lattig families and other Cass county folks now thriving. The note recalls his annual winter auto trips and his celebrated driving skill through traffic jams and routes, making the journey with his Buick a favored tradition.
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James Morgan
Los Angeles
Pasadena
California
Anita
Portland
Oregon
Washington
Indio
Utah
Colorado
Nebraska
Mr. Morgan
Payette
Idaho
Lattig
Cass County
Jim
Jim’ Morgan
Campfire Girls Plant a Tree at Anita Park
On Monday May 1 the Tata pochian Camp Fire Girls gathered at Anita Municipal Park and planted a pine tree. Miss Maude Walker the Assistant Guardian broke ground and the girls took turns digging. A short program and song followed before they moved to Keystone Park for a supper of fried potatoes bacon eggs sandwiches pickles and cocoa. After meals they enjoyed various amusements and then returned home.
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Tatapochian Camp
Anita Municipal Park
Maude Walker
Keystone Park
HIS HOBBY
Des Moines Evening Tribune-Capital profiles L. E. Gifford president of the University of Commerce. He enjoys long car trips and is a speed lover who rarely questions the road. His indoor passion is crafting legible signatures for students. He is married to former Anita girl Gertie Chapin.
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Des Moines Evening Tribune - Capital
L. E. Gifford
University of Commerce
Gifford
Anita
Gertie Chapin
Grinnell
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South
Trip West
Fred Weatherby
United States
Bongers Brothers
Rexall
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