Memorial Day in Anita 1917 Program Summary
Memorial Day observations in Anita on May 30 1917 begin at 10 00 A M with Meade Post No 40 G A R assembling at Masonic Temple and a parade to the opera house led by Anita Concert Band and Boy Scouts under Rev Robt W Swick. Events include prayers songs recitations Lincoln Gettysburg address and speeches by Hon M B Pitt followed by dinner and 2 00 P M ceremonies at Evergreen Cemetery with veterans graves decorated and Taps.
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Meade Post
Masonic Temple
Main Street
Opera House
Anita
Anita Boy Scouts
Robt. W. Swick
Abe Biggs
Park A. Rickel
G. A. R. Quartette
Gladys Joy
Boys of the Old Brigade
Lincoln
Edna Burdette Carey
M. B. Pitt
Logan
Iowa
Honoring Anita War Bride at Forshay Lumber Party
A May 14 gathering at Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Forshay home celebrated Anita’s first War Bride, Mrs. Marguerite Calkins Feiro, in a French Hotel theme with a clerk, footman, and hotel staff. Guests enjoyed a shower bouquet, silver spoons, a breakfast with toastmistress Miss Alice V. McCarthy, and toasts to the bride and sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Forshay
Anita
Marguerite Calkins Feiro
Ralph Forshay
Byron D. Forshay
Belle Forshay
Hazel Forshay
A.ice V. McCarty
Felipe
Record society notes and local births and changes
Mrs Chas D Robinson was a record caller Monday. An eight pound boy was born May 19 to Mr and Mrs Frank Watkins. The laundry building is converted into a garage. D T Voorhees joined the RECORD. Miss Lena Rogge and Misses Nina and Anita Lees are mentioned in travel and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. D. Robinson
Frank Watkins
Dear Jake Foote Writes Of Navy Life And Home News
Jake K Foote replies to Sherman with updates from Great Lakes naval life. He praises Navy learning, asks about others who enlisted after the first group, and thanks Sherman for stamps and the RECORD. He mentions possible furlough, promises to visit, and sends regards to all back home.
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Sherm
Navy
San Francisco
Great Lakes
Naval Service
Jake K, Foote
Local News Snapshots From Adair and Nearby
Mrs. Wm Malone of Adair visited friends in Anita last week. The water wagon completed its first round of the season on Thursday morning. G M DeCamp and wife were Atlantic visitors Thursday evening. Wm Davis secured the contract to erect Charles D Robinsons new farm dwelling.
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Wm. Malone
Adair
Anita
G.M. DeCamp and Wife
Atlantic
Wm. Davis
Chas. D. Robinson
Suplee to Undergo Appendicitis Surgery in Texas
A telegram from John Burkhart in Mission Texas said H J Suplee formerly of Anita was slated for appendicitis surgery and his condition was described as quite serious.
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John Burkhart
Mission, Texas
H. J. Suplee
Anita
John F. Robison
Mrs Nellie Eneix Leases Home To Nelse Johnson Family
Nellie Eneix leases her residence to Nelse Johnson who will take possession June 1. Eneix will store household goods and occupy a suite of rooms in the Trumbull home.
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Nellie Eneix
Nelse Johnson
Eneix
Trumbull
Weigand Shoe Store Announces Going Out of Business
Anita observers learn Val Weigand and Son will retire after over thirty years in Anita. A vast stock of shoes and gents furnishings will be sold at special prices for cash. All items carry marked bargain prices as losses drive the store to close.
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Val Weigand & Son
Anita
Weigand
Services at Lincoln Center Church Next Sunday
Lincoln Center Church to hold afternoon services next Sunday May 27 at 2 30 PM. All interested are urged to attend and to show interest for continued services led by Robt W Swick.
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Lincoln Center Church
Rob’'T. W. Swick
Minnie Metcalf's Three Week Illinois Visit
Mrs. Minnie Metcalf enjoyed a very pleasant three weeks visit among relatives friends and old schoolmates at different points in Illinois.
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Minnie Metcalf
Illinois
Anita and Ames News Briefs and Personnel Moves
John Burkhart returns to Mission Texas. Miss Leah Rich visits the R D Vernon home. Liberty Bond offered by Citizens Savings Bank Anita. Piano tuning by Rasmussen. Jno Caywood sells stallion Thove to Osceola Iowa. Ed Bell family moves to Elm street Anita. Mrs Gwendolyn Nethkin of Des Moines visits Anita. Nettie McIntyre to Rockyford Alberta for summer with Julia Smith. John F Robison remains gravely ill but conscious. Carl Millard’s health slowly improves with nurse and meds. Florence B Williams leaves Anita School to teach at Ames High School next year. Ames High has 400 pupils, twenty teachers. Williamson to Maquoketa and Ames posts reflect school hiring and pay. Iowa Agricultural College located at Ames. Maquoketa population about 4000 with strong schools.
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Florence B. Williams
Anita
Ames
Iowa
Williamson
Iowa Agricultural College
Miss Williamson
Maquoketa
Mes
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Honor Anita “War Bride
Emma Lewis
Nellie Hinksor
Alice V., McCarthy
Carol L. Peterson
Grace Mickel
Leta Mountain
Zolo Butler
Fannie Moles
Inez Kastan
Carrie Nicholson
J. A. Linehan
D.w. Martin
J. A. Wagner
K.P. Calkins
St. Paul
Bill’ Suples
L. &. Suples
Miloorg
South Dakota
Detroit
City Gas
Lena Rogge
Honey Booth
Jnc. F. Galiher
D. T. Voorhees
Nina
Anita Lees
Stuart and
Valley Junction
Gage and Fish
Milan
Panama
the Vogue
Jake” Foote
W. L. Harding
Lincoln Center
Clardy & Sheley, Proprietors
Anita’s “Boys
Edgar Vernon
Orville Lowden
Frank Rhoads
Edwin E. McIntyre
Arthur Lattig
Herman Taylor
Edwin Burkhart
Harold Donohoe
Jacob Foote
Bert Thomas
Carl Beebe
Paul McEvoy
Clyde White
Joe Dougherty
Frank Wagner
Max Gardner
Charles Fickel
Ziey
Mary Lee Dalton
L. R. Eller
Galiher Building
R. C. Rasmussen
Leah Rich
R. D. Vernon Home
The
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Rasmussen
Jno. Caywood
Osceola
Citizens’ Savings Bank, of
Ed. Bell
Gwendolyn Nethkin
Des Moines
Mother Galiher
L. R. Galiher
Nettie McIntyre
Rockyford
Alberta
Julia Smith
Carl Millard
Carl
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