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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
2
A sermon on thinking and broad education urges valuing minds over mere earning power. It argues the educated see the world as an extended plain, learning from nature and history, and warns against shrinking schools to cut costs. It notes Mother Purvis spending the week in Atlantic.
Rev C C Smith visited the schools Monday with seniors rehearsing a June 4 play. The last High School program of the season was held Monday afternoon. Anita High School scored another victory against Adair Friday in a baseball game.
May lth marked the 69th birthday of Mrs. E W Warner of this city. The party was held at the home of Mrs. Louise Wolf in Adair with a large attendance. Ed Bell and family of this city attended as guests. The paper wishes Mrs Warner many future anniversaries that grow richer with time.
Local items report Isaac Swanson have a sick cow and several neighbors visiting and hosting on Sundays. births, purchases, sales, and farm news surface with mentions of John Rogler, Chris Kjar, L. L. Dorsey, and others. A railroad sale dispute ends with Gov Shaw bidding $24,000 and Leslie poised to gain.
The 1913 graduating class are described as the busiest group to date, continually active and heavily involved in school activities and events.
The Con gregational church ladies plan a to day all day meeting to honor Mrs Adam Haist Sr before her departure to Denver. The event aims to bless the longtime member with goodwill and god speed as she moves home.
Massena Township reports include visits among residents such as E B Luman and family in Anita, J Luman and wife at E B Luman's, and Wilbur Jemmings and wife with Ralph Biggs. Several social events, Ladies' Aid meetings, and school activities are noted along with a storm damage report and upcoming wedding invitations.
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