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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1927
Page
1
A nostalgia piece recounts harsh winters of 1877 78 when corn was burned for fuel and meals centered on corn bread and beans. It lists numerous local residents and founders from Wiota praised as long ago friends and neighbors in a reflective county chronicle.
The Des Moines Evening Tribune profiles Lew C. Bangham, former Anita resident and Bangham Peck Manufacturing president, detailing his hobby workshop, inventions, fishing and hunting travels, and family ties to the Anita area.
J. M. Hull, who has acted as special agent for the Rock Island Railway for several months, is installed as station agent at Booneville Iowa. Mrs Hull and the baby remain in Iowa City where the child receives special treatment. It is unclear if the family will move to Booneville.
A crowd of travelers from many states laud Anita’s street paving noting its quality and value. They say the pavement costs a lot but is a wise investment for the town, comparing favorably with roads nationwide and across the continent.
Dr. H. E. Campbell attended a three days session of the State Medical Society held at Council Bluffs. He met many old practitioner associates and enjoyed an interesting and profitable session recalling incidents from past gatherings across many years.
State reports show Kansas preachers now earn about forty percent more than a few years ago though some claim overpayment may occur. Authors argue true value is finally recognized and celebrate the trend, noting it would deter profiteers from taking the “bacon.”
Daughters and Mother Robinson note a small percent of old-time pioneers remain. Names listed include Ed Darling Ancil Sanders Hank Sanders Cortez S S Taylor Carl Hartshorn Ike Russell Elmer Huff Jerry M. Shay J W Humerick Sam Howlett Chas W and Jas D McDermott Wm C Williams Elmer D Keasey and others now living in California Texas Canada and beyond. Time brings many changes and communities change with it.
A farmer Bert Pine from Anita sold nineteen steers at 12.50 per hundred and eight light steers at 11.00 per hundred. A Shorthorn cow weighing 1,490 pounds plus her yearling calf sold for 301.40, illustrating the value of high grade stock.
Mrs B D Forshay and others hosted a shower at the Forshay home in Adel Iowa where Miss Bernice Helen Kinney and Lester Heckman announced their marriage from April 30 1927. Guests hemmed tea towels and offered modern tips on managing a husband. Mrs Mattie Kinney of Dayton Ohio attended as an out of town guest.
A harsh critique of country towns and their business class. The author laments lack of support from local business people and residents, comparing neglect to a slave-driver’s treatment and claiming many so‑called businessmen would fail in a free-for-all against ignorant Mexicans.
Bernard Cecil, a senior in electrical engineering at Iowa State College Ames, will receive his diploma June 13 and return to Milwaukee July 1 to finish his course. He may join an electrical training program with a major utility and has been asked by the government to serve as an officer at Fort Riley Kansas during the July encampment, though he has not decided. If he accepts, he would begin work in Milwaukee August 1.
The W C T U held its final meeting at Mrs. E O Douglass home with a Mother theme. Members presented readings and songs including Mothers Never Change and Hush A Bye. Several participants featured were Mrs Nellie Richards Mrs Marie Wise Jane Scholl and Mrs George Scholl. New members are to be welcomed at the next gathering under the guidance of Mrs H P Ziegler and Mrs F H Osen.
Miss Alicia Swatosh of Cedar Rapids Iowa who has served as Social Science instructor in Anita Public Schools for three years will not seek re election for the coming year and will end her service with this school year's close. She plans to devote the next year to specializing in the course in which she has been notably successful.
The recent marriage of Miss Bernice H. Kinney, fourth grade teacher for three years, will create a vacancy in the teaching staff. The Board of Education will fill the position before the next school year starts, which begins in September.
The brief item highlights Larson of Atlantic as a notable figure described as a dependable ally. The note implies trust and reliability in association with the referenced eye man.
Old-time Anita and Atlantic residents recall A. T. Abbott, once a train dispatcher in Atlantic, now Rock Island division superintendent based in Des Moines. His son, Dr Walter D. Abbott, has earned a three-year Mayo Clinic fellowship at Rochester and will start October 1. The Abbott family’s longtime friends in Anita and Atlantic greet the recognition.
A. M. Buck Worthing, formerly of Anita and now at Lake Crystal Minnesota, will soon move with his family to California to assume a department store manager post in Los Angeles or Pasadena, a role he previously held with satisfaction for the company.
R. H. Campbell and wife of Des Moines are spending the week with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Henry Kuehn northeast of Anita visiting old friends in Cass and Adair counties. The Campbells own a residence at Culver City California and spend winters there when Iowa winters are severe.
The Original Sunshine Club met at Mrs. Wm. Duff's home with fourteen members and three visitors Miss Mary J. Pilmer Miss Mattie Behrends and Miss Neva Turner. Members spent the afternoon sewing quilt blocks after a luncheon at one o'clock. The next meeting will be at Mrs. T. E. Root's on May 26.
The P. E. O. Sisterhood hosted mothers and all Anita ladies aged seventy five or older on May 10 at Mrs. B. D. Forshay home. Twenty five guests attended a 1 30 luncheon. Mrs. Flavia C. Hook presided and quilt displays were shown along with a paper on The Art of Quilting by Myrtle Gray of Casey. Mrs. Geo. W. Preston of Avoca attended as an out of town guest.
The Record reports editor Sherm F Myers is home ill with influenza, delaying several news items this week. The note apologizes for omissions due to the editor's illness.
The Ladies' Union Club meeting this week was moved from Wednesday to Thursday to avoid conflicts with other activities. It will be held at the home of Mrs. W. F. Hendricks in South Anita.
The writer highlights numerous Iowa towns advancing paving and grading projects with bond issues and state road improvements. Cass County is urged to join the push, arguing no extra tax burden if bonds are used and urging action to end the mud and mire now.
A farmer blamed pheasants for crop loss but the game department found 200 cut-worms in examined birds, not corn. Scientists often show birds control pests, and continued bird slaughter will raise insect damage and hinder farm labor, harming food production.
The Lanois Wave Shoppe announces its return at the Victoria Hotel on May 20 21 and 22 offering grey and white hair services and the nestle permanent marcel wave round curl and ringlets with appointments available by phone.
A provocative passage questions American moral priorities after a young white woman marries a Black man in Oklahoma. The article contrasts domestic race mixing with the need for Missionaries abroad, arguing for focus on issues at home over overseas efforts.
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