Worthing confined at home amid ailments
Local notes report F. O. Worthing has stayed home for a week with bodily ailments. The column also notes H. Clay Lewis and family moved to the Wm. Cochran residence opposite the Congregational church and reveals several local property and travel updates involving area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Worthing
H. Clay Lewis
Wm. Cochran
Congregational Church
Sam Deen
James Rickel
D. W. Faulkner
Property Tax Figures from Anita Assessor
Godfrey Miller, Assessor for the Incorporated Town of Anita, reports taxable values including real estate 551,420 and personal property 224,732 with total property value 776,152 and total taxable value 194,038. Money and credits taxed at five percent amount to 724,800, with a year over year increase of 250,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey Miller
Anita
Cccseseese
Wale
Isden
Miller
Local notes from Anita area and Des Moines trip highlights
Town items record a mix of farm activity and social visits. Miss Hannah Boyle and Mrs H B Campbell with Dora Jean visit Des Moines and Ames. Joseph Rydl becomes a Record subscriber after moving from the farm to Rosehill Avenue. Anita Chapter PEO guests join Atlantic Chapter for luncheon hosted by Mrs. Chas Hunt with attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Campbell
Lttle
Dora Jean
Des Moines
Ames
Joseph Rydl
Rose’ill Avenue
The
Record
Anita
Atlantic Chapter
Chas. B. Hunt
Lost Pearl Necklace with Silver Clasp Reported
Short obituary style item notes a lost strand of small pearl beads with a silver clasp left at an office, with finder asked to file at the office. The column mentions J. F. Wells traveling to Oskaloosa to visit kin for weeks and Mrs Nellie Eneix returning from Eagle Grove after several weeks as a guest. she endured a five week bout with a fever microbe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl
Ss. Holton
Nellie Eneix
Eagle Grove
Roy
Sister Eneix
Obituary of Mrs. Andrew Hansen and local notices
Mrs. Andrew Hansen, born in Denmark in 1845, died April 30, 1919, at age 74. She married Andrew Hansen in 1879 at Stephensport Iowa and later moved to Anita in 1882. Survived by husband, a nephew in France, three brothers, a sister, and several relatives. Funeral at Congregational Church May 2 at 2:30, burial Evergreen Cemetery. Also notes on local events, occupations, school Arbor Day in Grant township, and community notices from Anita and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hansen
Denmark
America
Stephensport
Iowa
Anita
Hansen
Arthur N. Hansen
France
Hans Hansen
Carl Hansen
O. C. Hansen
H. P. Hansen
Extra
Fred William Hansen
Lutheral Church
Congregational Church
Evergreen Cemetery
Bridal Party Sentiments At Griffith Farm Wedding
A wedding supper followed a ceremony at Griffith farm, northwest of Anita, where relatives and friends offered heartfelt wishes. The couple and their guests valued the cordial gathering and the couple settled happily at the Griffith property.
Ramsay Stone Marries in Des Moines Ceremony
Flora Valley Ramsay of Stuart wed Mr. Herbert O. Stone of Anita on April 30, 1919, with Rev. Howland Hanson officiating at the First Baptist Church. The bride, Wilms Stone, a Highland Park College student, was noted for music, teaching, and club memberships. The couple will reside in Anita after a short Des Moines visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry. Chambers
Flora Valley Ramsay
Stuart
Herbert O., Stone
Anita
Howland Hanson
First ‘Baptist
Des Moines
Harmony Club
Woman's Literary Club
Oak Ridge News Briefs Include Village Socials And Local Mishap
Gus Reimers visited Anita on Friday evening while Avery Stephenson works his new tractor. Miss Pansy Smith spent evenings with neighbors, and the Self Improved Club met at Mrs. Levi Walker’s. Bad reads delayed Sunday School. rain slowed farm work. Young Oak Ridge residents held May baskets and music at Elmer Shearer’s, then George Graham’s. An accident in the gutter left a man with leg scrapes. A May 1 1919 marriage united Ruth Hall Gunderman and John Gunderman at York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery Stephenson
Pansy Smith
Chas. Clark
Tad
Oak Ridge
Fred Kline
Frank Klemish
Jay Kline
Wm. Hansen
Lenora
Winehart
Turrer
Swinehart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cass County
Congress
Sherm. F. Myers
Canada
L. B. Trumbull
Bert S. Wheatley
Walnut
G. S. Daughenbaugh
W. 8. Kelley
Record Office
Joe Cooper
Valley Junction
City
S. F. Cooper
W.G. Wilson
Mrs
Safe Koob
P. A. Johansen
Omaha
Atlantic News
L. R. Eller
State Dental Association
Washington
Wm. V. Petty
Bill
Geo. A. Shike
M. E
Hannah
A. ‘Boyle
J. A. Wagner
Frank Carter
O. W. Shaffer
E. W. Holmes
L. B. Trumbul
W.K. Carey
G. M. Adair
B. D. Forshay
W. E. Fish
H. E. Campbell
W.H. Wagner Jr
Roy Woodard
Dr. Co. E Harry
Veteris Risa
Millard’s
J. FP. Wells
Oskaloosa
Wm. Bangham
W. P.barrett
Council Bluffs
Val Wiegand
C. H. Jackson
Avoca
E. E. Grace
J.M. Grace
Joe Dougherty
Clarinda
Henry C. Bangham
Monica Tierney
St. Joseph’s Academy
Mrs. M. Tierney
Geo. E. Thorpe
A.smith Evinger
Sweeny Auto School
Kansas City
Missouri
Greeley
Colorado
Cc. P. Blue and Wife
California
C. W. van Slyke
Grant Township
Halla Rhode
Earlham
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Geo. M. Aldrich
Green River
Utah
S.W. Dufford
Denver
United States
West
East
Swift & Company
Swift&Company
U. S.A
Ramsay
Stone
OAK Ridge News
Chas. H. Graham
Gus Reimers
Self Improved Club
Levi Walker
Hall
York
Ruth
John J
Gundermap
Alformer
Dent
Parker
Christian Church
Gunderman
Genoa
Natpertel
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