Old-Time Friends in California
The Record editor recalls generous hospitality from Joe Miller and sister Mollie in Los Angeles. Joe, retired after 35 years on the Los Angeles police force, draws a life pension of 125 dollars monthly and, with wife Mollie and son Roy, enjoys comfortable, ordinary family life in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe’ Miller
Lincoln Township
Anita
Los Angeles
California
Record
Los Angeles Daily Times
Joe
Mollie Miller
Fifth Avenue
Roy
The
Mollie
Roy Miller
Nichols sisters visit after grandmother's death in Iowa
Miss Myrtle Nichols a public school teacher in St. Mary's and Miss Marie Nichols of Des Moines, daughters of the late Rev. G. E. Nichols, came to the city Saturday for the funeral of their grandmother Mrs. F. B. Nichols. They spent Sunday with their mother, newly moved to Anita from New Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Nichols
St. Mary’s
Iowa
Marie Nichols
Des Moines
G. E. Nichols
F. B. Nichols
Anita
New Virginia
On the Way to Anita From California
Mr and Mrs John F Binns long time Anita residents now living in Ventura California travel back to their old hometown to visit relatives and make frequent stops along the way The Record editor met them during a California tour and noted time has treated them kindly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Binns
Anita
Ventura
California
The
Record
Father Time
Return of the Editor Amid Ink and Paste
A midwest hometown newspaper editor returns from a holiday trip to California using a return coupon. He resumes his work in the sanctum with scissors and paste-pot as subscribers cheerfully supply holiday gifts and early vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
California
Edgar E. Davis
Washington, D. C
Daily Times
Bankman Plans Move to Oklahoma City
A report says Leon G. Voorhees, owner of the Anita Bank and president of the First National Bank in Ardmore, will establish a National Bank at Oklahoma City. He and his family reportedly will sell their Ardmore home and relocate to Oklahoma City.
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Leon G. Voorhees
Anita Bank
First National Bank
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Recital at M E Church by Miss Gundrum Pupils
Miss Marie Gundrum, noted music instructor, presents piano and violin pupils in a free recital at Anita M E Church. The program starts 8 p m Monday May 16 1927. Participants include Dora Campbell Jane Gotsche Patricia Williams Joan Faulkner Mary Jane Bear Jane Scholl Mary Jane Nichols Mary Margaret Macklin Isabelle Atwood Freda Scholl Lyle Hayter Vera Beaver Melba Linn Ford Wark Anna Mae Scott Bessie Neifert Paul Sandhurst and Mary Drew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Gundrum
Anita M. E. Church
Dora Jean Campbell
Jane Gotsche
Patricia Williams
Joan Faulkner
Mary Jane Bear
Jane Scholl
Mary Jane Nichols
Mary Margaret Macklin
Isabelle At
Permanent Highway Is Cheapest Course
Cass county should join counties that pursue public road improvement, or risk paying taxes without gains. The plea urges action to secure worthwhile projects and avoid paying more for nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Vote to Build a New Schoolhouse in Grant Township
In a Grant township special election at Farmers' Coop the proposal to issue up to 2500 dollars in bonds for a new school building in district No 3 Koob district northwest of Anita won with a safe majority. The board will begin construction after the spring term ends in about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Township
Farmers’ Coop
Koob
Anita
Old Resident Visits Anita During Busy Chautauqua Season
W. W. Harrison of Columbus Ohio, linked with his brother Harry P. Harrison of Chicago, visited Anita to greet his mother Mrs. D. B. Harrison and Miss Mattie Harrison. The Harrisons promote Redpath Chau tauqua and Lyceum Bureaus and anticipate a busy profitable season with an expanded talent lineup and personal attention to summer entertainment details as their shows move north and west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Harrison
Columbus
Ohio
Harry P. Harrison
Chicago
Anita
D. B. Harrison
Mattie Harrison
Harrison Boys
Special Price on Munsing Silk Brasieres at Hansen's
Hansen's advertises a special price on Munsing Silk brasieres. The sale highlights a discount on a popular undergarment, inviting customers to shop for the figure flattering garments at reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansen’s
Doctors Metheny Move Chiropractic Practice to Perry
Dr. Jesse Metheny and his wife, longtime Anita residents and chiropractors, have moved from Stuart to Perry Iowa seeking a larger, more lucrative practice. The couple notes that their field offers greater opportunities and they have enjoyed success in their work. Good will is emphasized in their view of the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Metheny
Anita
Stuart
Iowa
Perry
Utility Company Urges Customers to Invest in Its Securities
Industrial News Bureau reports a Pacific Coast utility firm campaigns among its customers to buy its securities. Agents urge customers to switch from other safe investments, claiming investing locally supports better water power gas and telephone service, lowers rates and boosts community development. The piece warns against pressuring customers and stresses faith in local investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial News Bureau
Pacific Coast Utility Corporation
Claims Record for Modern Comforts in Ravenna
Ravenna Nebraska with 1700 people reports high adoption of modern utilities. Telephones 93 percent, electric irons 83 percent, vacuum cleaners 64 percent, automobiles 91 percent, electric washers 74 percent, and electric lighting at 98 percent. The town uses more electricity per capita than any other in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenna
Nebraska
Ravena
Hazel Haver Illness Shocks Anita Family
Former residents recall Hazel F Haver eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo F Haver now in Pasadena California where serious illness over the past two weeks is described as critical due to complications from the prior year with little relief reported by friends and neighbors in Anita and Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Atlantic
Hazel
Geo. F. Haver
Pasadena
California
Private ownership proven cheapest railroads claim
Secretary Hoover told the Atlantic States Shippers Board that private railroads moved 20 percent more business with 200000 fewer workers than under wartime federal control. He argued government ownership fails by comparison, noting wartime payrolls and inertia rose under public management while private hands cut costs and raised efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Atlantic States
Field and Play Day Draws Large Attendance in Anita Park
Field Day in Anita City Park drew many spectators as students under Miss Maude Walker showcased drills games folk dances and Walter Camp's Daily Dozen. A Freshman class vs Boy Scouts track meet followed with a tight finish. the Boy Scouts won by 56 to 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita City Park
Miss Anna Metz to Return to Anita for Vacation
Miss Anna Metz daughter of Mr and Mrs Mike Metz of Benton township has been teaching in Montana for a year. She will return to Anita next week to stay during vacation and expects to return to Montana in early fall to resume her teaching duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Metz
Mike Metz
Benton Township
Montana
Anita
No-Corn Chick Feed Offered at Bartley's Produce
Bartley's Produce Station advertises No-Corn Chick Feed for sale. The post highlights availability at the local produce stand with emphasis on pet feeding needs and rural farm supply.
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Bartley’s Produce Station
Pasture Wanted Ad Prompts Rented Land Inquiry
A short note recalls a Want Ad in The Record that cost 50 cents for a summer pasture already rented. The piece hints at seeking a better sales approach than a Want Ad to market land or offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Want
Obituary: Helen Myers Nichols Dies at 86 in Cass County
Helen Myers Nichols widow of F B Nichols and daughter of William and Phoebe Myers was born in Dixon Illinois in August 1840 and died May 5 1927 at her son C F Nichols home near Lewis Iowa She had four sons Byron Gay E Nichols who died in 1926 C F Nichols and Lee K Nichols Fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren survive Funeral services were held at the Lewis M E church conducted by Rev E J Laird and she was laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery Anita Iowa
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Helen Myers Nichols
William
Phoebe Myers
F. B. Nuicls
Dixon
Illinois
C. F. Nichols
Lewis
Cass County
Iowa
F. B. Nichols
Nova Scotia
Reno
Byron
Rev
Gay E. Nichols
New Virginia
Lee K. Nichols
Clear Lake
Nichols
Emma Beaver
Polo, Illinois
America Fender
Holden
Nebraska
Phoebe Kentner
Seattle
Washington
Wm. Myers
Lafayette Myers
Pawnee City
Lewis M. E. Church
E. J. Laird
Anita
Evergreen Cemetery
Mothers Entertained by P. E. O. at Forshay Home
A large Company of Mothers were royally entertained Monday at the home of Mrs. B. D. Forshay, an event sponsored by the members of the P. E. O. organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Forshay
Casey pupil recital planned at M. E. church
Miss Marie Gundrum of Casey arranged details for a piano and violin recital by her pupils at the M. E. church next Monday evening. Byron Wagner, Anita youth, was elected Vice President of the Sophomore class at Ames College. Memorial Day plans announced for Anita. Hog preparations and Raven Pig Meal promotion noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Gundrum
Casey
City
M. E
Po Byron Wagner
Anita Boy
J. A. Wagner
Ames College
Forrent: Twenty-Five Acres Blue Grass Pasture
Sale notice offers twenty five acres of good blue grass pasture with ample water. Contact phone number 21 R 1 for details and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porrent
R-1
Anita
Phone in your Ads before 4 00 P M Tuesdays of each week
A brief reminder appears urging readers to place advertisements with a phone line closed by 4 00 P M every Tuesday. The notice underscores weekly scheduling for classified ads and seeks timely submissions.
Dee Watkins Visits Anita Amid Oklahoma Oil Field Opening
Dee Watkins, newly located in an Oklahoma town, spends the week in Anita as a guest of his mother, brother, and sister while a large oil field opens nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Watkins
Oklahoma
Anita
William Chambers a lifelong Anita resident visits changes in rail circles
William Chambers, once a prominent Anita figure, began in Rock Island Railway circles in the 1870s and now resides in Council Bluffs. He served as agent for Wiota Extra and Anita before the companies merged, and was Auditor for the United States Express Company based in Des Moines. He fondly recalls Anita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chambers
Anita
Rock Island Railway
Council Bluffs
Chambers
Wiota
Extra
United States Express Company
Des Moines
Bill
Eureka School Honors Last Day With Program and Picnic
Friday featured a large audience at Eureka School district No. 5 for the final day festivities led by teacher Miss Estella Timmons. Activities included a picnic lunch, songs, readings by Ruby Schultz and Paul Fick, a dialogue by Wara Plummer and Evelyn Worthington, a play, a May Pole dance, and games, with praise for Miss Timmons who will return next year. Further patrons listed include Mrs. Worthington, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Omer Plummer, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka School
Mary Maloney
Wara Plummer
Evelyn Worthington
Paul Fick
Solomon Levi
Daily Dozen
Big 4
Miss Timmons
A. C. Worthington
Harvey Worthington
B. E. Darling
Fred Moore
Chas. Timmons
Glen Taylor
Dixie
Geo. Worthington
Omer Plummer
Mildred
M. H. Thiel
J. B. Timmons
Edith Tharpe
Rennie Harris
Glen Tharpe
Dorothy Fick
Carl Jensen
Henry Schultz
Former Anita Boy to Compete in Police Revolver Shoot
The Des Moines police department will hold its annual revolver shoot at Fort Des Moines pistol range later this month under Capt. Tom Petit. Roy Clarkson, a long-time detective and former Anita boy, seeks a third consecutive trophy to claim the cup. last year’s top scorers included Joe Leuhr, Wm. Hammond, and Clarkson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Tom Petit
Fort Des Moines Army Post
Roy Clarkson
Anita Boy
Joe Leuhr
Wm. Hammond
T. J. Hubbard
Tom Marshall
Notice to bidders for four bridges in Cass County Iowa
Sealed proposals will be received at the Cass County Auditor in Atlantic by 2 PM on May 23 1927 for constructing four bridges 120 by 16 feet on steel or creosoted piling. Plans and specs available at the auditor or County Engineer. Objections hearing set for 1 PM May 23 1927. Jennie M Ward County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Atlantic
Iowa
Jennie M. Ward
Senior class play "Out of the Stillness" at Unique Theatre
Announcement for the Senior class play "Out of the Stillness" to be performed at the Unique Theatre on May 12 and 13 at 8:00 PM with admission set at 35 cents. The notice urges community action and sacrifices needed to improve local conditions.
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M. E. Church
Utility Corporation
Eastman Kodaks
Kodak
Bongers Brothers
Lillian Reynolds
Griswold
Solon Karns
Robt. A. Combs
New Orleans
Louisiana
Ernie Burke
Robi. A. Wilson
Bartley
Martin Brehmer
Eureka
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