Lightning claims life of Wesley Denney near Anita
Wesley Denney, 27, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Denney of Lincoln township, was killed instantly by a lightning bolt while driving home from a field eight miles southeast of Anita. The bolt struck his head and passed through his body, with his shoes scorched. funeral services were held at the M. E. church and interment in Evergreen Cemetery. The article also notes the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Stacey, formerly of Anita, celebrated in Des Moines with family and friends.
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Wesley Denney
Joseph W. Denny
Lincoln Township
Earl Stone
Anita
H. E. Campbell
Samuel B. Daughenbaugh
M. E
Evergreen Cemetery
Pete Knopp
Henry Aggen
Jesse Taylor
Cecil Taylor
DeVene Taylor
Clifford Kearns
J. W. Denney
Frank H. Stacey
F. H. Nelson
Des Moines
Lorna Nelson
Fred Witter
Stacey
Adair
Iowa Falls
Guthrie Center
Roy H. Stacey
The
Guthrian
Thanks for kindness after Wesley Denney's death
Mr and Mrs J W Denney and family express sincere thanks for acts of kindness sympathy and floral tributes shown after the death of their beloved son and brother Wesley Denney.
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Wesley Denney
J. W. Denney
Visiting Old Home Folks
Mrs Hiram L Moore of Fort Collins Colorado visits the old home community called by the serious illness of her niece Mrs Lela Camblin of Atlantic. She is remembered as Mollie McGrew daughter of the late John B McGrew pioneer Cass county residents.
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Hiram L. Moore
Fort Collins
Colorado
Anita
Atlantic
Lela Camblin
Moore
Mollie McGrew
John B. McGrew
Cass County
Senior Classplay “Professor Pep” at Unique Theatre
The Senior Classplay titled Professor Pep a three act comedy will be presented at the Unique Theatre on Thursday and Friday May 13 and 14 Tickets go on sale at Rongers drug store starting Saturday May 8 Admission is 35 cents Mrs Michael Tierney departed Friday for Colorado Springs to spend the summer with her daughters Zeta Monica and Agnes
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Pep
Unique Theatre
Rongers’ Drug Store
Michael Tierney
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Zeta
Monica
Agnes
Anita High School Class of 1926 Activities
The Senior class of 1926 at Anita High School drives activity through May. The class play Professor Pep airs at Unique Theatre on May 13 and 14. Union Baccalaureate at Congregational Church Sunday at 8 pm features Elder LaVerne Morris. Class Day is May 19 at 2 30 pm in the high school. Commencement May 20 at 8 pm at the Christian church with Dr Wilbur R Keesey delivering the address.
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Anita High School
Pep
Congregational Church
LaVerne Morris
The
Christian Church
Wilbur R. Keesey
Ottumwa
Keesey
Reward Offered for School Break-in in Grant Township
Fifty dollars reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of those who broke into the school building in District No Nine Grant township Cass county Iowa on May 4. An additional fifty dollars is offered for arrests and convictions of anyone charged with a similar offense in other Grant township school districts. By order of the Grant Township Board of Directors. C E Parker secretary of the board.
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Grant Township
Cass County
Iowa
C. E. Parker
Board of Directors
Old-Time Benton Resident Bert Marsh Visits Anita
Anita A H Marsh of Omaha, longtime Benton township resident, spends a week in Anita visiting relatives and friends. He left the homestead years ago for Omaha where he owns a fine home holds a good position and enjoys life.
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A. H. Marsh
Omaha
Benton Township
Anita
Bert
Rolfe Couple Visited City Last Week
Fred C. Chinn and his wife formerly of Anita now reside in Rolfe Iowa were in the city briefly last week.
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Fred C. Chinn
Anita
Rolfe
Iowa
Brookhart Challenges Political Machine Power
A striking statement highlights Brookhart shaking up party discipline as he rails against entrenched leaders and signals a reform push. His rhetoric targets the established political machinery, stressing anti-corruption and populist appeals.
Congress Adjournment Promises Immediate Relief
A brief note suggests the farmer will gain real relief right after Congress adjourns. The statement hints at forthcoming policy changes or assistance but provides no concrete details or dates.
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Rmer
Anita Lady In Ill Health In Iowa Visit
Miss Lillian Smither travels to Rockwell City Iowa to aid her sister Mrs Eva Moon who is seriously ill Doctors report Moon much improved but may require surgery to relieve chronic health problems lingering over a long period
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Lillian Smither
Rockwell City
Iowa
Eva Moon
Dr H E Campbell Attends State Medical Society Meet
Dr H E Campbell is in Des Moines this week for the annual meeting of the state medical society.
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H. E. Campbell
Des Moines
The
State Medical Society
Hail and Shower Delays Hit Local Planting Weekend
A belated March hail storm and a long past due April shower drenched the area Sunday afternoon. The brief downpour delayed corn planting and garden work, but left residents hopeful for improved conditions after a dry spell.
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Drouth
Atlantic Family Visits Anita Tuesday
M. P. Trainer and his wife with their baby visited Anita on Tuesday, accompanied by Grandma Trainer from Atlantic.
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M. P. Trainer
Grandma Trainer
Atlantic
Anita
Old-Timer Visits Anita on Way to Iowa Editorial Meet
Frank M. Beymer editor of the Avoca Journal and his wife and daughter paused in Anita Thursday en route to Des Moines for the Iowa Editorial Association meeting. Beymer, once a noted league pitcher in Anita, now runs Avoca’s prominent newspaper plant and remains outspokenly Democratic.
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Frank M. Beymer
Avoca Journal
Anita
Des Moines
Iowa Editorial Association
Iowa
Atlantic
Adair
Frank Beymer
Frank
Avoca
St. Peter
Radio Broadcast Of Anita Congregational Sunday Service
The Anita Congregational church service led by Rev. Robi N. Chord was broadcast Sunday morning via radio station KFLZ with support from Wal nut Grove Hog Remedy Company and Anita Telephone Company. Singer Mrs. A B Maxwell of Ames performed a tribute to Mother, recalling her early public debut at age thirteen. Broadcast continues Sundays at 11:00 o clock until further notice.
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Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company
Anita Telephone Company
Anita Congregational Church
Robi N. Chord
KFLZ
A B. Maxwell
Ames
H. E. Campbell
Maxwell
Dora Sloan
Congregational Church
Clarence N Campbell Announces New Cafe Line in Anita
Clarence N Campbell reports he has leased the former Herman Taylor room in Anita and opened a fresh cafe line offering meals short orders and lunches. The establishment features confectionery ice cream cigars and tobacco in a thoroughly renovated sanitary space built for top quality service.
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Herman Taylor
Anita
Clarence N. Campbell
Suplee of Mitchell Visits Anita Roots in City
L. E. Suplee of Mitchell Nebraska and former Anita resident spends the week in the city with his parents Mr and Mrs Wm A Suplee and mother in law Mrs Almira Rickel. He reports favorable farming conditions and up to date seeding with prospects for abundant crops. The Suplee daughter is in Mitchell High School's graduating class of 1926.
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L. E. Suplee
Mitchell
Nebraska
Anita
Wm. A. Suplee
Almira Rickel
Suplee
Mitchell High School
Larson, the Eye Man a Good Man to Tie To
A concise line honors Larson known as the eye man, praised as a dependable figure to align with. The text frames him as a steady, trustworthy partner in a local community context.
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Larson
Atlantic
John P. Stineman Dies in Muscatine After Long Illness
John Peter Stineman born February 13 1844 in Richenbach Germany died in Muscatine after cancer of the stomach. He served in the 19th Infantry from 1862 to 1865, married Josephine Dickerson in 1872, and is survived by his widow five children and multiple relatives. Funeral services were held at the home and Grandview M E church with interment in Grandview.
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Bertrand Stauffer
J. L. Carey
Muscatine
Iowa
John P. Stineman
Stineman
Anita
John Peter Stineman
Richenbach
Germany
America
Ohio
Louisa County
19Th Infantry
Mobile
Alabama
Josephine Dickerson
Grandview
Blanche Thompson
Delia Boston
Abner B. Stineman
Nina A. Boerner
Colby
Kansas
David B. Stineman
Seymour
L. H. Stineman
Elizabeth Rexroade
Barbara Wood
Clinton
Mary A. Carey
Maggie Stauffer
Edward
Deloss
M. E. Church
G. A. Post
The Tramp Printer in Anita
A vivid reminiscence recalls the old time tramp printer traveling coast to coast. He arrived in Anita last week, intoxicated yet cheerful, offering decades of industry wisdom while enjoying abundant joy juice despite an empty purse and no meal.
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Anita
Local mail order leakage drains town business
In Iowa and nationwide, parcels with orders from city stores are mailed directly to mail order houses. Local merchants could keep more trade at home with persistent action, as vast sums leave the community daily, weekly, and yearly and never return.
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Iowa
United States
Leaving the Lump on Primary Road Excellence
Primary roads nationwide push county and township authorities to improve road quality within their means. The editorial urges ongoing effort to reach higher standards and asks officials to continue the good work with available resources.
Mrs. Ida Travers Visiting Des Moines Relatives
Mrs. Ida Travers from Des Moines is the welcome guest this week in the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Abe Biggs and other relatives. Since her recent illness and surgical operation she has enjoyed unusually good health.
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Ida Travers
Des Moines
Abe Biggs
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Bongers Bros
Rae Rexatl
Sre
Anita Lady
Welch-Moore Shoe Co
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