Memorial Day Services in Anita Iowa Arranged by G A R and American Legion
Memorial Day activities Sunday May 30 at City Concert Park Anita Iowa begin at 2 PM with Army memorial program including orchestra, choir, and readings. After prayers and anthem the procession to Evergreen Cemetery will decorate graves and toll taps. An 8 PM sacred concert at the City Park features speeches by Rev R N Chord and Rev B W McEldowney. Free will offerings replace meals. flowers welcome at Legion Hall May 29.
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City Concert Park
Anita
Iowa
Meade Post No
American Legion
Cremonies
Evergreen Cemetery
City Park
R. N. Chord
B. W. McEldowney
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Baccalaureate Services At Congregational Church
The Congregational church held a well attended Sunday evening service for the Baccalaureate with Elder LaVerne Morris of the Anita Christian church delivering a commendable sermon and an excellent musical program enhancing the event.
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Congregational
LaVerne Morris
Anita Christian Church
Iowa In All Her Glory Season Promises Abundant Crops
The piece extols Iowa as entering the most beautiful season of year with buds blossoms and fruits promising abundant crops of value and profit to producers despite critics. It highlights vegetables fruits and flowers as signs of a bountiful harvest ahead for growers.
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Iowa
Daughter born to Mr and Mrs Grover King adds to family
A daughter arrived Sunday to Mr and Mrs Grover Cleveland King. Grandpa Charlie Scholl is privileged to cut another notch on the hickory stick recording his many fast-accumulating grandchildren.
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Grover Cleveland King
Charlie Scholl
Silver wedding anniversary surprise ceremony for Don and wife
Mr and Mrs Don Taylor celebrated twenty five years of marriage with a surprise gathering at their Hughenden Canada home. The ceremony featured a mock tying of the knot by officiant Mr Gorman, bridesmaid Mrs Ferries and groomsman Mr Bell. The couple received silver gifts and a bride cake from Mr Taylor’s sister.
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Don Taylor
Anita
Hughenden
Sask
Canada
C. S. Taylor
Mrs. Ferries
Mr. Bell
Gorman
Mrs. Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Anita W C T U Holds Mothers Day Meeting At Ditmans
The last regular Anita W C T U meeting was hosted by Mrs. Ditman. The program featured readings by Mesdames Porch Stone Chord Macklin and others, music by Mrs Maxwell and Mrs Stone, a recitation by Mary Margaret Macklin, a duet Pal of My Cradle Days by Jane Scholl and Margaret Biggs, and a piano solo by Anna Ditman. County President Mrs George Scholl spoke on Cumberland Union visit and June hosting. Refreshments followed served by Mrs Ditman and assistants.
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Anita W. C
H. O. Stone
Mary Margaret Macklin
Jane Scholl
Margaret Biggs
Freda Scholl
Anna Ditman
George Scholl
Cumberland
Cumberland Union
Anita Union
Ditman
Mesdames
Grace Crandall
Mable Macklin
Grant township caucus names Republican ticket and delegates
At a recent Grant township Republican caucus held in American Legion rooms the ticket for June 7 primary was chosen including Justice of the Peace M. Millhollin and Miss Lesetta Hereth for that office. Chas L. Wilson and Frank Bontrager will serve as constables with A L Turner as three year trustee and Allen A Hayter as clerk. Frank H. Osen is selected as assessor and as delegates to the county convention for Precinct No 2 appear Chester A. Crandall Frank H. Osen Chas L. Wilson S K Wilson A L Turner Wm B Kelley Allen A Hayter Wm Wahlert Committeeman Frank H. Osen.
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American Legion Rooms
Grant Township
Justice of the Peace
M. Millhollin
Lesetta Hereth
Chas. L. Wilson
Frank Bontrager
A. L. Turner
Allen A. Hayter
Frank H. Osen
Kee sey to Speak at Anita High Commencement
On Thursday evening at the Christian church Wilbur D. Kee sey D D will deliver the commencement address to Anita High School graduates. A well balanced program with music will follow. All are urged to attend and honor the Class of 1926. Admission is 25 and 35 cents.
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Christian Church
Anita
Wilbur D. Keesey
D. D
Anita High School
Grinnell Gradsons Highlight Commencement
D C Phillips of Grinnell Iowa a former Anita Telephone owner will see two of his sons graduate this month One son completes Grinnell High School and the other earns a theology degree in Boston Massachusetts The family will travel with their parents Mr and Mrs D C Phillips to celebrate the milestone and the boys forthcoming success resulting from dedicated study
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D. C. Phillips
Grinnell
Iowa
Anita Telephone Company
School of Theology
Boston
Massachusetts
Former Anita Man Stricken
Friends recall the illness of Millard W. Chrisman of Beatrice Nebraska who suffered a stroke and ongoing ailments confining him to bed for years. He is brother of Mrs Seaborn Moore a former Anita resident.
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Millard W. Chrisman
Beatrice
Nebraska
Mr. Chrisman
Seaborn Moore
Anita
Wells Go Dry Throughout Town and Surroundings
A number of wells across the town and nearby areas, which previously yielded ample water, are now reported as practically dry.
Anita High Shoots to Atlantic Meet Medals
Anita High School earned three medals at the Atlantic Track and Field Meet last Saturday. John Paige won the pole vault at 10 feet 4 inches and placed second in the high jump 5 feet 4 inches, collecting a gold and silver. Byron Turner switched from the mile to the half mile, finishing third with a bronze as Audubon led and Atlantic finished second. Hoffman of Atlantic was the meet’s individual star.
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Byron Turner
Audubon
Atlantic
Hoffman
New Cafe Line Opens in Anita by Clarence Campbell
Clarence N. Campbell announces new cafe line in the room once used by Herman Taylor. The business offers meals short orders and lunches with high quality confections ice cream cigars and tobacco. The renovated space promises sanitary conditions and good service for Anita and nearby residents.
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Herman Taylor
Anita
Clarence N. Campbell
Anita Congregational Church to Broadcast Sunday Services
The 11:00 a m Sunday services at Anita Congregational Church will be broadcast by remote control on radio station KFLZ. Rev Robt N Chord pastor leads. Last Sunday's broadcast featured a vocal duet by Mesdames Campbell and Adair with Mrs Stone on piano. Special music is planned for next Sunday.
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Cntif Parte Wottes
Anita Congregational Church
Robt. N. Chord
KFLZ
Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company
Mesdames H. E. Campbell
G. M. Adair
H. O. Stone
Sunday at the Old Home in Anita
Dr. J. W. Harrison and family from Guthrie Center were Sunday guests at the home of his sister Mrs. D B Harrison and Miss Mattie Harrison on West Main Street Anita. Old friends and former acquaintances of Wiley his wife and the Harrison babies were warmly welcomed.
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J. W. Harrison
Guthrie Center
D. B. Harrison
Mattie Harrison
West Main Street
Anita
Wiley
Harrison
Autos in Collision Near Berea Leaves Two Injured
A head on crash Sunday morning on the hill west of Berea between a Hudson driven by Wm. Baier and a newly owned Overlana-6 driven by Bruce Wilbourn left both cars wrecked. Bruce Wilbourn his wife and baby and Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Wilbourn sustained injuries including a badly cut head and face, a broken collar bone and internal injuries. No lives were lost and the accident administration is expected to be settled between the owners.
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Wm. Baier
Berea
Bruce Wilbourn
Wilbourn
Frank R. Wilbourn
Frank Wilbourn
Anita Republican Caucus Names Delegates to County Convention
In Anita precincts one and two Republicans held caucuses to ratify township officer nominees and select delegates to the county convention after the June primaries. Delegates named include John H. Stone, Wm. H. Wagner, Garrett M. DeCamp, Wm. A. Linior, Howard A. Marshall, Dr. H. E. Campbell and others.
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Anita
Grant Township
American Legion Hall
John H. Stone
Wm. H. Wagner
Garrett M. DeCamp
Wm. A. Linior
Howard A. Marshall
Dr. H. E
Marked Another Route Sparks Highway Controversy
The plan for a new road from Adair along the county line to Anita is approved for marking by the assistant state highway commissioner. A dissenter painted an alternate route recently rejected by Cass County supervisors, prompting a search for the unknown painter.
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Adair
Adair and
Guthrie
Anita-Extra
Board of Supervisors
Cass County
State Highway Commission
Organize Juvenile Society at Missionary Meeting
At the Congregational Missionary Society gathering the parsonage hosts at 2 30 Friday afternoon Mrs Mack wife of Rev William Mack pastor of the Atlantic Presbyterian church attends and presents the Juvenile Missionary work ahead of forming a like society in Anita. A large attendance is earnestly requested.
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Congregational Missionary Society
Mack
Wm. Mack
Atlantic Presbyterian Church
Anita
Sividge Family Relocates to Los Angeles California
Ray H Sividge and his wife with their family plan a move from Anita and Des Moines to California. They will travel by car and settle in Los Angeles after living in Des Moines in recent years.
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Ray H. Sividge
Anita
Des Moines
Denison Pearce
Mr. Sividge
Los Angeles
California
Howard J. Clark to Speak in Anita May 7
Des Moines Republican U. S. Senate candidate Howard J. Clark will address residents of Anita and surrounding area at City Park on Friday May 7. He will also speak from radio station KFLZ Anita at noon, via Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company headquarters.
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Howard J. Clark
Des Moines
United States
Anita
Clark
KFLZ
Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company
Flower donations invited for soldiers' graves decoration
Individuals wishing to furnish flowers for decorating soldiers graves are asked to bring them to the Legion Hall Saturday afternoon evening or early Sunday morning. The Auxiliary Committee will handle arrangements.
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Legion Hall
Auxiliary
Auxiliary Committee
First Band Rehearsal for Anita Concert Series Opens
The Anita Concert Band held its first rehearsal Monday evening in Concert Park with all members present under director R. C. Rasmussen. The session prepared the group for the regular summer weekly concerts and focused on guiding the ensemble through early rough spots.
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Anita
Concert Park
R. C. Rasmussen
Family Visit From Iowa City Reaches Local Host Home
Mrs. Dr. Woodward and her son and daughter from Iowa City are spending the week in the city at the home of H. O. Stone and family. The arrangement suggests a cordial inland gathering centered at Stone residence.
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Dr. Woodward
Iowa City
City
H. O. Stone and
Audubon Promotes State Summer School At Audubon
A group of Audubon business men promoted the Extension Summer School of the State Teachers College to be held in Audubon from June 2 to August 20. The program, run under the college, serves students aiming to teach and lacking normal training, with twelve weeks of study earning regular college credit toward certificates or degrees. About 300 enrollments are anticipated as locals offer home hospitality and M. M. McIntire and F. E. Fuller provide details. The visitors included Anita residents W. E. Williams J. A. Lougheed J. Johnson and George Weaver, Weaver being the son in law of local residents.
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Audubon
Anita
State Teachers’ College
Iowa
Bloomfield
Clarinda
Cherokee
Muscatine
M. M. McIntire
F. E. Fuller
Audubon Summer School
Cedar Falls
W. E. Williams
J. A. Lougheed
J. Johnson
George Weaver
Brookhart Praised by Russians Over Government View
A satirical note argues Brookhart would win Russian support for the U S Senate seat in Iowa. It claims Brookhart, after two weeks abroad investigating conditions, returns praising Russia as equal to the United States and urging recognition.
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Russia
United States
Iowa
Brookhart
O. K
Reward Offered for School Break-In in Grant Township
Fifty dollars reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who broke into the school building in District No Nine Grant township Cass county Iowa on the night of May 4. An additional fifty dollars is offered for arrests and convictions in other Grant township school districts. By order of the Board of School Directors C E Parker secretary.
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Grant Township
Cass County
Iowa
C. E. Parker
Board of Directors
Fort Collins visitor recalls Anita in ten year reunion
Mrs. Hiram L. Moore of Fort Collins Colorado, visiting Anita Sunday and Monday, recalled many changes in the town where she once lived. She and her husband Mr. Moore are settled in Fort Collins, where he runs a contracting business.
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Hiram L. Moore
Fort Collins
Colorado
Anita
Old Town
Mrs. Moore
Mr. Moore
Grant Township Farm Bureau Set Meeting May 26
The regular May meeting of the Grant Township Farm Bureau will be held Wednesday evening May 26 at the home of Frank H. Osen. All members and others are invited. A program will be followed by tea cakes and coffee. Ladies are asked to bring tea cakes.
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Grant Township Farm Bureau
Frank H. Osen
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