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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1913

Page

2

Southeast Grant Socials And Family Visits Note

Lena Wade spent Sunday at home with relatives. Mrs. M. Sorrenson has been ill the past week. A Nelson visited M. Sorrenson and family. Chris Neilson called on John Wade Jr. Mrs. Stickel visited sister Mrs. H G Stewart. Chas Barber and family visited Horace Stewart. John Wahe Sr. and wife dined with their son. Lena Emma Eva Florence and Ida Wahe visited Wm Dora. L C Bangham and family from Anita visited Wm Bangham. Mrs Johnson and daughter Marguerite and Prudy were Sunday guests.

Lena Wade M. Sorrenson A. Nelson Chris Neilson John Wade, Jr Chas. Barber and Horace Stewart John Wahe Lena Emma Eva Florence Ida Wahe Wm. Dora L. C. Bangham Anita Wm. Bangham Florence Wahe Lena Wahe

Tulsa school buildings described in clipping from Tulsa paper

C M Felt reports a Tulsa news clipping about new school buildings being erected this season. The structures are one story high with two rooms per building and a basement, designed to minimize fire risk as students stay on the ground floor. Weather in Tulsa is mild and pleasant. Doctor’s family is well. A subscription payment of 1.50 is enclosed. Longing to return to Anita remains.

Tulsa Okla Sherm Anita

Governor Signs Blue Sky Law Questioned

The governor should have understood the blue sky law before signing it, and veteran Lowa politician Mr. Clark is not new to state politics.

Mr. Clark Lowa

Ladies Improvement League and Church Charity Events

The Ladies Improvement League met at the Commercial Club room with strong attendance and committee reports. The U. E. Church visit to the parsonage included a supermarket deliver of groceries for the pastor and family, drawing thanks from attendees and a note on the mood afterward. Mrs. Thos. Klemish plans a country visit this week.

Ladies, Improvement League Commercial Club U. E S. A. Worthing

Child Floyd Bales Dies at Five in Iowa Parish Home

Floyd Herbert Bales, born near Atlantic Iowa on April 4 1908, died at his parents home near Anita Iowa on April 30 1913 after a weeklong illness. He was beloved for his kindness and playful surprises. His parents and family faced the end with faith and tenderness as he spoke prayers and comforted them in his final hours saying You come too and Good night Mam ma and Papa.

Floyd Herbert Bales Atlantic Iowa Anita Papa Jesus

Card of Thanks From Mr and Mrs D H Bales

The Bales family expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for sympathy and kindness following the loss of their son. The message thanks those who lightened their sorrow through expressions of support.

D. H. Bales

Junior play at the opera house Friday May 16

School pointers note a junior play next Friday night at the opera house May 16. Anita High School tames Adair on their home ground Friday after a prior contest. Seniors plan a June show while Mr. Nigera of Armenia speaks at High School Monday.

Opera House Adair High School Anita Anita High School Adair Nigera Armenia Simpson University

Worthwhile system for measuring conduct in social life

The piece argues against a universal catalog of “worthwhile” things and proposes a personal standard. It introduces a Worthwhile system to judge actions by motive, outcome, and value, applying it to social life where much of present conduct is shallow or pointless and should be measured or refused if not beneficial.

U. E. Church Notes Correction and Conference Plans

A correction fixes last weeks Sunday School average to 07 percent instead of 7 percent. Rev. J G Walz will attend the first quarterly Conference on the 4th and 2th of the month. May 18th offers of church membership by letter or confession at the morning service. Services listed for Sunday include Sabbath School 10 AM and Gospel service 8 PM with various society meetings.

J. G. Walz Junior Christian Endeavor Society K. L. C. E. Society All H. H. King

Beason sent annual paper payment and church services noted

A May 1 note from CHAL L Beason in Chicago includes a 1.50 check for a year’s paper. The Christian Endeavor held Sunday services at the Congregational Church with Miss Edna Worthing leading the program on the subject Prayer. A line comments on political stance as a standpatter.

Chicago Sherm Iam Chal L. Beason The Christian Endeavor Congregational Church Edna Worthing

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A. D. Bullock Southeast Grant Mrs. Stickel H. G. Stewart C. M. Felt Rexall L. P. Hadley Wm. Doral H. H. Kina Oxfords Val Wieg LA Vette Tabloid Musical Comedy CO U. E. Church Notes Charlie Beason Carson Anita, Iowa Cravenettes Coats Eta Avo Tito
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