Tragedy in Adair: Mother Kills Child Then Herself
In Adair Iowa a 30 year old Mrs. Jessie Larson shot and killed her two year old daughter then wounded herself, dying minutes later. Family turmoil and health issues after childbirth are cited as possible causes. Larson leaves three young sons and the husband, J E Larson, a tailor, who collapsed and cannot recognize relatives. The report notes a prior case in the city involving poison and self harm by Gail Bakerink. Separately, county treasurer Jesse N Jones receives endorsements from local banks affirming prudent conduct and trustworthiness amid questions about handling county deposits.
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Adair
Atlantic News-Telegraph
Jessie Larson
J. E. Larson
Gail Bakerink
Lou Dickey
Des Moines
Casey
Passing of a Little Boy Jackie Marshall 1924
After a five week illness Charles Joseph Marshall known as Jackie, aged two years seven months, died at home Friday May 2 1924. Survived by parents Howard and Mrs Marshall two brothers Junior and Robert grandparents J H Marshall of Atlantic and C C Beery of Giltner two aunts Mrs DonCarlos and Mrs Johnson and uncle Sam J Marshall. Funeral Sunday 2 PM at Congregational Church Rev J W Ferner led service themed Children in Heaven. Interment Atlantic Cemetery.
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Charles Joseph
Jackie’’) Marshall
Howard Marshall
Jack
Congregational
Congregationa Church
J. W. Ferner
Atlantic Cemetery
Junior
Robert
J. H. Marshall
Atlantic
C. C. Beery
Giltner
Nebraska
W. W. DonCarlos
W. R. Johnson
Madison
Sam J. Marshall
W F M Society delegates gather for Anita convention
The Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society district convention met at the M E Church in Anita with over sixty delegates from ten counties, representing thirty-one auxiliaries and 1,368 members. Officers for 1924 were elected, including President Mrs C E Berry, Treasurer Mrs M J Westergaard, and Secretary Mrs B W McEldowney. Carson will host the 1925 convention.
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
M. E
Anita
Atlantic District
C. E. Berry
Casey
M. J. Westergaard
Adair
B. W. McEldowney
Carson
Grant Republican Caucus Chooses Township Candidates
At a Grant township precinct No 2 Republican meeting at the Farmers Coop on Monday night candidates for township offices were selected for the June primary. Justice of the Peace M E Mil hollin and Chas L Wilson. Constables Frank Bontrager and Wm E Kelley. Trustees Wm Wahiert Jos E Morgan and C O Gipple. Assessor Frank H Osen. Ed Weatherby and Allen A Hayter contest for Township Clerk against Iva E Bowen who did not seek re election after twelve years in the post.
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Grant Township
Farmers’ Coop
Justice of the Peace
M. E. Milhollin
Chas. L. Wilson
Frank Bontrager
Wm. E. Kelley
Wm. Wahiert
Jos E. Morgan
O. Gipple
Frank H. Osen
Weatherby
Allen A. Hayter
Iva E. Bowen
Last Day of School in Benton Township District 7
Miss Anna Metz closed a successful term in district No 7 Benton township with a big basket dinner after a student program. The audience of about thirty families saw recitations songs dialogues and readings by pupils led by Miss Metz. Metzs popularity was evident and she plans to attend summer school with best wishes for her future.
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Anna Metz
Benton Township
Enid Clure
Jeanette Myers
Little Willie
Butterfly Song
William Metz
Joe Metz
Enid Clare
Opal Smith
Joe
Miss Metz
Aldrich of Iowa City Improves in Anita Visit
William C Aldrich a well known Anita resident now living in Iowa City has been in ill health for a year. He is spending a few weeks in his old hometown among relatives and friends and his condition is gradually improving with special treatment. With summer coming he hopes to weather the gale.
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Wm. C. Aldrich
Iowa City
Anita
County Treasurership Endorses Jesse N. Jones For Renomination
The Atlantic News Telegraph endorses County Treasurer Jesse N. Jones for renomination and re election, praising his record of keeping county funds safe amid financial troubles and his insistence on strong security for deposits. Jones, a Griswold resident and son of notable Republican N. N. Jones, appeals to county Republicans for votes.
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Jesse N. Jones
Jones
Griswold
N. N. Jones
Community Winter Number Stirs Anita Audiences
The Anita high school and community entertainment group closed the winter series with a home talent program at Unique Theatre. Mick Forshay organized a balanced show featuring Dr. L R Johnson Glen A Roe Guy Rasmussen and the Anita High School Male Quartet with Vera Me Holton readings and a pleased audience applauding the effort.
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Anita High School
Mick
Forshay
L. R. Johnson
Anita
Vera Me Holton
Rasmussen
Earl S Holton Seeks County Attorney Nomination
Earl S Holton of Anita announces his candidacy for County Attorney in the June Republican primary. He cites local roots and a law career spanning district state and federal courts, pledging faithful service and strict economy to avoid unnecessary taxpayer burdens.
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Anita
Earl S. Holton
Earl Holton
Law Department
the State University
Pleasant Evening of Five Hundred Players Near Atlantic
On April 30 at the Pratt home in Benton township a group of 500 players gathered including Glen Ewing Ivan Welcher C H McDermott I Menzer Clynton Welcher and J D Young. George and Lena hosted a lively session where McDermott bid ten without joker or right bower and made it. A two course luncheon followed as guests departed satisfied with a delightful evening.
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Messrs and Mesdames
Glen Ewing
Ivan Welcher
Atlantic
C. H. McDermott
I. Menzer
Fontanelle
Clynton Welcher
J.D. Young
Anita
Geo. E. Pratt
Benton Township
George
Lena
Who's Looking for Business
Peddling peanuts in a graveyard is compared to doing business today without advertising. The writer asserts that people seek bargains and a wide awake merchant keeps them on tap, offering inducements to win patronage and sustain sales.
Golden Anniversary Surprise for Mr and Mrs Haist
Mr and Mrs Adam Haist of this city celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary on April 29 at their Denver home with about fifty guests including Anita and Cass county friends. The gathering presented a gold coin basket worth $170 and well wishes for many more happy years. The same issue recalls the Junior Senior banquet at the K P Hall on May 2 1924 with decorations in purple and gold, a mothers prepared dinner, a large program by Juniors, and a toast program featuring a radio theme.
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Adam Haist
Lafayette Street
Denver
Colorado
Anita
Cass County
Adam
Katherine
Messrs
Mesdames Wallace A. Smith
Ed. Worden
H. K. Dean
Fred C. Haist
D. H. James
Caroline Haist
Ketchum
Belle Smith
Klaniken
Viola Smith
Frances
Grace Henderson
Gebies
J. C. McKenzie
Mass
Brockett
Raymond Wagner
Althan
Haist
Fred
Miss Caroline
K. P. Hall
Anita East
Anita Highley
Marian Galiher
Genevieve Shannon
LaVerne Bontrager
Blossom Walker
Dorothy Dinsmore
Visiting Old Home Folks
Henry Carlson and his wife from Albuquerque New Mexico are guests of Mrs. Bessie M Ward and family in Anita. He is a traveling salesman for a wholesale dry goods house. The couple is traveling by auto from Albuquerque to Denver Omaha Anita and plan to visit Chicago relatives. Mrs Carlson was formerly Miss Dollie Faye Saunders.
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Henry Carlson
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Anita
Bessie M. Ward
Carson
Mrs. Carlson
Denver
Omaha
Chicago
Carlson
Dollie Faye Saunders
Death of Mrs. Jas B. Turner of Anita
R D Vernon and 8S C Turner announce the death of Mrs Jas B Turner a former Anita resident who died Monday at her home in Oelrichs South Dakota after a brief illness funeral services were held at the home and interment at Oelrichs She was predeceased by her husband and survived by two sons William P Turner of Sac City Iowa Edwin and two daughters Ruth and Edith of Oelrichs She was sister of the late Mrs A S Culver formerly of Audubon
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R. D. Vernon
C. Turner
Jas. B. Turner
Anita
Oelrichs
South Dakota
Unopposed Cass County Supervisor Likely Renominated
The first supervisor district covering Grant Benton Franklin and Lincoln townships has H. G. Armentrout of Lincoln township as its representative. Voters have shown strong approval of his first term with no opposition and a unanimous renomination anticipated for faithful, capable service.
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Board of Supervisors
Cass County
Grant, Benton, Franklin
Lincoln
H. G. Armentrout
Lincoln Township
Senior Class Day Exercises and Commencement Planned
The Senior class of twenty five will hold Class Day at the high school on Wednesday afternoon May 21 with Commencement the next evening Judge Hubert Utterbeck of Des Moines will deliver the commencement address The events mark the culmination of their school days as the usual ceremonies proceed.
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Hubert Utterbeck
Des Moines
Correction: Dr L H Sheeler Chiropractic Focus
Editor notes a correction regarding Dr L H Sheeler of this city. He was misreported as intending a post graduate course in medicine and surgery. He will travel to Iowa City for a specialized scientific course in his chiropractic profession.
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L. H. Sheeler
Iowa City
Helping Hand Club Meets in Lincoln Township
Mrs August Crow hosted the Helping Hand club at her Lincoln township home Thursday afternoon. Fifteen members and several guests attended including Mrs Cecil Taylor Emma June and Lillian Scholl. They quilted discussed matters, then shared luncheon. Next meeting with Mrs J P Auperle.
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August Crow
Lincoln Township
Cecil Taylor
Emma June
Lillian Scholl
J. P. Auperle
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Atlantic National Bank
L. W. Niles
Whitney Loan & Trust Co
T. H. Whitney
Farmers’ Savings Bank
O. R. Patrick
Citizens’ State Bank
Dan Eppelsheimer
Lewis
Geo. J. Kunze
The
Anita Bank
Harry C. Faulkner
Massena
Wray Wilson
Griswold National Bank
W. T. Kirkpatrick
Pres
Massena State Bank
E. E.lien
Cumberland Savings Bank
C. P. Shearer
W.F.M. Society Meeting
Grant Republican Caucus
Atlantic News
Lawrence Jewett
Marie Borth
Kenneth Koob
Mildred Allanson
Melvin Rogers
Helen Scarlett
Byron Turner
Maurine Turner
Ernest Wagner
Thorle Robison
Helen Trumbull
Garlock
Wayne Jewett
Prettyman Easey
Miss May
Ruby Gray
Horswell
Ralph Miller
Miss Harris
Margaret Kirkham
Gerald Stone
Harold Smith
Garnet
J. B. Turner
the “Helping Hand” Club
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