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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1923
Page
5
The Anita community woke to a crude wooden cross burned at the intersection near the Citizens State Bank. Witnesses saw the eerie display but could not identify any perpetrators. City Marshal A. D. Dean responded, noting the dangerous act and urging calm as investigations continue.
Fern Stauffer of Pagosa Springs Colorado was named best speller in the county. She received a $35 purse plus expenses to Denver for the city contest where the thirteen year old placed third. Fern traveled with Pagosa schools superintendent and is granddaughter of Bertrand Stauf and niece of Mrs. Robert tt and Mrs. Alpha Nelson.
Allen Stauffer son of Mr and Mrs J Elmer Stauffer of Pine Hills Wyoming placed third in a statewide spelling contest winning five dollars He will represent his county again at the next test He is grandson of Bert Stauffer and nephew of Robert Scott and Mrs Alpha n of Anita.
Local notices mention a combination sale at Cent Feed Barn this Saturday. Holmes Lumber Co. versus M. M. Stauffer referenced. oblique health notes include rheumatism recovery and a death at Atlantic hospital after an operation for appendicitis. Local social mentions include Bancroft visitor C. M. Blakesley and E McIntyre family, Crabtree visiting, and a third grade year note about student conduct and attendance.
A class of forty aliens were initiated into the Ku Klux Klan on a hill two miles northeast of Cedar Rapids. Three flaming torches lit the site visible to nearby residents. No report on how many profanes were burned at the stake.
Supervisor H. G. Armentrout served as the Record caller yesterday, overseeing proceedings and ensuring accurate tallying of records during the session.
Albert E. Henick was among the many Record callers yesterday. Leon G. Voorhees and Harry C. Faulkner of the Anita Bank were Des Moines business visitors this week.
Finder will be rewarded upon returning to this office. A storm sewer program is underway with several lines installed before paving work begins. Miss Nellie Hutton traveled to Atlantic yesterday evening for a brief visit with relatives and friends.
Holders of Victory Bonds should know that interest on these bonds ceased May 20 and they should be presented for payment or transfer to other government securities.
The Wiota P T A will hold a meeting Friday evening at 8:00 at the Consolidated school. The program includes an election of officers and a banquet served by mothers of the First and Second grades.
A new street will open into Sunnyside Park Atlantic, promising a major improvement for the popular summer resort. It is hoped the street will eliminate the steep driveway currently used to reach the park main entrance.
Mr H. O. Stone receives notice of the birth at the home of his son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Woodward Iowa City on May 23 1923. The baby John Sutliff Woodward weighed eight pounds and both mother and child are doing well.
Mrs Minnie Schlumbohm Johnson wife of A J Johnson died yesterday at her Omaha home after a long illness. She formerly lived in the Adair area. She is survived by her husband and two children, a son eight and a daughter six.
Reverend Dallas M. Reed formerly taught in Anita and worked in clerical and store jobs while studying for the ministry. He has just accepted the pastorate at the Congregational church in Rodney Iowa after long service in other states and a move from Idaho on March first. His wife Ada Lattig is the daughter of the late Peter Lattig.
The Anita Concert Band will give its first open air entertainment in the city on Memorial Day, May 30, with a fine new program prepared to please all. Gov. Kendall is recovering from a serious illness. Mrs. Frank Bell and Mrs. Cora Stoodt of Wiota visited the editor this Monday.
A company statement addresses investors about capital allocations for improvements additions and extensions to bring electricity to underserved areas. It emphasizes transparency in how funds are spent to expand service and infrastructure nationwide.
Miss Marie Gundrum noted as violin and piano instructor, with a Wednesday event mentioned. The note cites residence, 2021, and an Atlantic stop at the New Calumet near Whitney's Bank offering meals and first class service.
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