Last Day of School in Benton Township
Miss Evelyn Metz led the final day program for district No 7 in Benton township with a picnic attended by twenty families and parents. Students performed recitations dialogues songs and choruses reflecting the year’s effort before a packed audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
Evelyn Metz
Ner
John Nasser
Kathryn Smith
Joe Metz
Mildred Smith
Melissa
Freddy Scarlett
Cross
Loyal Possehl
Edward Warner
Bobby Richter
Enid Clare
Jeanette Myers
Joe Merz
Damaged Fruit Crops Prompt Pickup by Local Creamery
Frequent freezes devastated much of the fruit, forcing Andrew Peterson to make three daily trips hauling cream for Audubon township creamery to serve patrons. Oak Ridge community meetings persist while paint ads urge bids, and J H Stone returns from Omaha with uncle L W Stone from hospital. Evelyn Metz, finishing a Benton township district term, will attend Des Moines summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Peterson
Audubon Township Creamery
Evelyn Metz
Benton Township
Des Moines
Furman extends Record subscription to May 1926
Oldsmobile agent Dom S. R. Nelson of Atlantic visited Anita on business. Busy-Bee Club members Mrs Steele and Mrs Cryer hosted at the Steele home with sewing and quilt block work. Betty Jean Robinson of Omaha visiting relatives in the city.
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James F. Furman
The
Record
Dom S. R. Nelson
Atlantic
Oldsmobile
Cass
Anita Monday
Wm. Steele
W. R. Cryer
Busy-Bee
Steele Home
Betty Jean Robinson
Omaha
R. A. Caddock
Lost traveling bag found and notes on meetings
A lost bag containing ladies and child's clothing was reported between a residence and Anita and may be claimed at the Record office. The W CT U met with Mrs B W McElowney and discussed Mother’s Day observances with readings and poems. A program is planned at the M E church June 28 with Mrs George School and Mrs Trumbull in charge. Mrs Lucy Johnson remains ill and about the same.
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Anita
B. W. McElowney
J. W. Ferner
McEldowney
Edna Pieper
Virginia Deeming
Jeanette
H. H. Turner
Union
M. E. Church
Chicago Round-up to crown rodeo capital with prize event
The Chicago Association of Commerce launches the Chicago Round-up August 15 to 28 at Grant Park Stadium under Tex Austin. Thirty thousand dollars in cash purses and world titles attract rodeo talent from the world. Open to all, no paid performers, and entries encouraged from Cass county and beyond.
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Cass County
Chicago Association of Commerce
Great West
Chicago
Grant Park Stadium
Tex Austin
America
Cheyenne
Pendleton
Canada
Mexico
Argentine
Australia
Chicago Association of ‘“Ommerece
Anita area notes and sales glimpses from 1925 listings
The Anita area items include Spot Knee Node Hose selling for 1.50 and Lewis directories for the Anita Telephone Company’s 1925 year. Genevieve I Place, daughter of E A and wife, graduates Dexter High School 1925. James Morgan returns home from California after a lengthy sightseeing sojourn via the northern route.
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Lewis
Anita Telephone Company
Genevieve I. Place
E. A. Place
Anita
Dexter
Iowa
Ribbon Flowers and Ornaments Now On Sale
An advertisement lists a wide variety of Ribbon Flowers Ribbon Ornaments and Ribbon Decorative Novelties in all colors and designs for inspection and sale. Phone 231.
Coal Supply Urges Early Purchases For Winter Access
The note warns low city wells in Anita and urges customers to buy hard coal early before summer wage contracts expire at Anthracite mines. Extra wells were installed across the Rock Island right of way months ago to prevent shortages and ensure delivery as coal cars arrive.
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Rock Island
Anita
Lumber For Sale At Public Auction In Anita Iowa
A public sale at the Parker Feed Barn in Anita Iowa will offer barn boards and dimension timbers to the highest bidder for cash on Saturday May 16. The sale promotes cash bids and the items are sold as is.
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Parker
Anita
Iowa
Farrow Chick Ranges Offer Various Breeds in 100 Lots
Farrow Chickeries in Des Moines announces a postpaid sale from June 15 to August 10 featuring Barred Rocks Reds Anconas White Rocks Rose Reds Wyandottes Puff Orpingtons Minorcas Leghorns and assorted breeds with prices from $6.50 to $11.60. Catalog free. D T Farrow Chickeries Des Moines Iowa.
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Farrow
Anconas
Minorcas
D. T. Farrow
Des Moines
Iowa
Atlantic Hemstitching Parlors at 409 Chestnut Street
Hemstitching on all materials with five years experience and in‑shop or mail orders. Work completed while you wait. Miss Ruth Jones proprietor offers special attention to mail orders and guarantees quality. Telephone 539K 21-7.
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Ruth Jones
Reed and wife visit Atlantic friends on Saturday
Efforts to reorganize the Farm Bureau across many townships and districts in the state meet with great success. Strong interest is shown as the movement expands. For sale registered Red Polled Bulls, federally accredited, high quality, no dehorning.
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Wm. S. Reed
Atlantic
Farm Bureau
Hog shipment and breeder visit highlight local ag scene
J. L. Swineheart shipped a car load of hogs on Saturday. N. Jensen of Extra visited the area last week to interview pure bred breeders and promote his herd of registered Polled bulls.
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J. L. Swineheart
N. Jensen
Extra
For Rent All Modern Residence in Anita in First Class Condition
A classified notice advertises a modern residential property for rent in Anita. The description emphasizes high condition and first quality. Prospective tenants are invited to inquire for details and viewing arrangements.
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Anita
Red Cedar Poles and Anchor Posts at Holmes Lumber Yard
Weather conditions have been unusually favorable for planting corn. A large case has been di ped during the past week.
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Holmes Lumber Yard
Windmill Tower Blows Down Interrupting Farm Light Service
During a recent high wind a windmill tower on J. P. Oberholtz’s farm toppled and struck electrical lines, knocking out the electric light service. The incident halted service until repairs were made.
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J. P. Oberholtz
Berea Area Family Visits Noted in Local Social
Mrs Naylor stays a week with daughter Mrs Jesse Taylor near Berea. Ray Sividge and wife from Des Moines visit the Sividge parents Mr and Mrs Wm Sividge near Berea on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Naylor
Mrs
Jesse Taylor
Berea
Ray Sividge
de Moines
Wm. Sividge
Parkinsons Help Pa Weston Reopen Home
Fred and Bessie Parkinson traveled from Massena to assist Pa Weston by tidying his house as he plans to return from California where he has wintered, expecting to be home next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Bessie Parkinson
Massena
Pa Weston
California
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E. W. Holmes CO
Oak Ridge
J. H. Stone
L. W. Stone
Millers Meat Market
J. W. Harrison
Guthrie Center
W. W. Harrison
Columb Ohio
Harry P. Harrison
Chichago
Bruce Wilbourn
James Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Good Old Town
A. Weikert
Bessie M. Lowell
Larson
the Eye Man
Peacock & Baxter
Stylplus Clothes
York Blue
Holbrook Fabric
Neff Clothing Co
Atlantic Hemstitching
Chestnut Street
As Nique Theatre
Aaita
New York
Purity Ice Cream Company
W.S. Day
Prop
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