Elizabeth May Hill widow of John S. Hill dies at 94
Elizabeth May Hill aged 94 widow of John S. Hill died at her home in Exira on a Saturday morning after a brief illness. She was a pioneer of Iowa and Audubon County born March 31 1834 in Bedford County Pennsylvania. Funeral held at the Christian church in Extra with Rev. Steven B. Moore officiating. Interment in Extra cemetery. She is survived by two sons and two daughters, twelve grandchildren and thirty-five great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth May Hall
John S. Hill
Extra
Mother Hill
Iowa
Audubon County
Bedford County
Pennsylvania
Johns. Hill
Cedar County
Johnson County
Iowa City
Exira
Oakfield
Louisville
Jaceb Ti. Hill
Anita
Bert Hill
W. W. Zike
Edison
Nebraska
I. N. Brown
Atlantic
Hester McCord
Harley McCord
Brookings
South Dakota
The
Christian Church
Steven B. Moore
SIZING THEM UP STATE SENATORS FOR GOVERNOR
The Harlan Republican attacks State Senators Lars J. Skromme and M L Bowman as bankrupts who overborrowed from banks and defaulted on debts while advocating bank guarantee laws. It argues for Governor John Hamill as a better choice, citing prudent business and farm success.
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Lars J. Skromme
M. L. Bowman
Skromme
Bowman
John Hamill
Harlan Republican
Memorial Day Exercises at Atlantic Cemetery 1928
Memorial Day services will be held at Atlantic Cemetery on May 30 1928 at 9:00 AM. Officers will assign graves, open with address and orders, read Gettysburg Address, and recite My Country Tis of Thee. The program includes prayers, songs, flowers, a firing squad, taps and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Cemetery
Clarence Poch
Harry Cavenaugh
R Patrick
Ira Welch
Wilbur Dallinger
Claire Clark
Ross Williams
Ross Wiliame
Snakes Arrive in Home as Rattler Strikes Panic
Mrs Ross Kohl encountered a large rattlesnake on basement stairs in North Geneva Avenue. She locked the door and alerted her husband who rushed home from the store and killed the snake. The incident warns about increasing rattlesnake sightings in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Kohl
North Ceneve Avenue
Kohl
Local Health Updates From Anita Gardiner and Pratt
W. D. Pratt remains confined at home after a year of afflictions and is reported no better. In Anita, Mrs. C. W. Crandall fell from a stool, injuring a dislocated and bruised right shoulder and was taken to Dr. H. E. Campbell hospital where X rays showed complex conditions. The injury will require several weeks to heal.
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W. D. Pratt
Anita
C. W. Crandall
Dr. H
Well Known People Are Wed
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Wenonah Forshay of this city to Bys ton McNiel of Atlantic. The ceremony was March 1928 at the Presbyterian church in Newton Iowa with the officiating resident pastor. The bride, Anita high school graduate, and the groom, a prominent farmer, will receive best wishes from numerous friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenonah Forshay
D. R. Forshay
Byston McNiel
Clyde McNiel
Atlantic
Presbyterian Church i
Newton
Iowa
Das
Anita High School
Great White Wall
Anita
Grinnell Woman Visits Anita Friends After Memorial Day
Mrs H T Chapin of Grinnell Iowa arrived in Anita Wednesday evening and will stay until after Memorial Day visiting friends. Chris Baier a well known Anita farmer remains in ill health. A well on Dr L R Eller farm southeast of Anita provides abundant water and proves a good investment. Dr R J Montgomery supervisor of religious education Grinnell will preach at 11 am and hold a 230 pm conference for church workers and friends. Everyone is invited.
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H. T. Chapin
Grinnell
Iowa
Anita
Chris Baier
R. J. Montgomery
Religious Educational Department of
Congregational Church
Patriotic Program At Congregational Church
Last Sunday the Congregational church held a patriotic program replacing the morning service. The choir performed special music, a Poppy poem read by Mrs. Ella Biggs, The Red White and Blue sung by A B Stone, followed by a stirring sermon by Rev Miss Leora Miars. Members of the Grand Army of the Republic the American Legion and Auxiliary attended, along with visitors.
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Ella Biggs
A. B. Stone
Leora Miars
Grand Army of the Republic
The
American Legion and Auxiliary
Germazone helps chicks survive crisis and care notes
Lee's Germazone stops baby chicks from dying in a poultry health incident, while Bongers Bros. and local families share community updates. Mrs Florence Bagley visits Anita to help care for her ailing grandfather John C. Kelley, with church and social events listed in the week’s notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Bongers Bros
Florence Bagley
Atlantic
Anita
John C. Kelley
Eye Man Larson visits Council Bluffs and local notes
Mrs. J H O Hara mother of Mrs Cole Musick visits Council Bluffs. Anita public schools retire out of town teachers depart for homes and summer plans. Harold Smith treated for a mashed thumb at Dr H E Campbell hospital. A three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs R W Fowble fractures right arm in Lincoln township. Mrs Mayme Peerman and Mrs Alana Reynolds visit then return to Denver with relatives.
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J. H. O’hara
Cole Musick
Council Bluffs
Anita Public Schools
Harold Smith
Dr. H
R. W. Fowble
Lincoln Township
C. V Beaver
Mayme Peerman
Alana Reynolds
C. R. Lutes
Jacqueline
Denver
Colorado
Cemetery Dues Due May 30 At City Park
Mrs. Flavia C Hook Secretary announces cemetery dues payable on Memorial Day at City Concert Park with receipts provided. If weather fails, reception moves to Heckman Building Main Street. Delinquent lot owners urged to pay to cover current expenses of the Ladies Cemetery Association.
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City Concert Park
Ladies‘ Cemetery Association
Heckman
Main Street
Flavia C, Hook
Iowa Governor Seeks renomination on June 4
The governor has a proven record of fitness and leadership for farm relief and clean government in Iowa. He runs for renomination in the Republican primaries on June 4, pledging continued sound administration and a robust roads program if approved in November, promising a dollar of roads for every dollar spent.
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Iowa
John Hammill
Britt
Hammill
Forshay Reck Wedding in Anita Wisconsin Area
On May 16 1928 Miss Frances Elma Forshay and Mr Arnold Reck united in marriage at the Forshay home in Anita Iowa Rev E O Douglass officiated with relatives present Miss Wenonah Forshay sang At Dawning The bridal party walked in to Mendelssohn and Miss Forshay wore a lace gown with Ophelia roses and orchids A wedding supper followed Guests included Mrs Alfred Meisis of Chicago and Mrs Elmer Forshay of Boise After a short wedding trip the couple will live in Chicago
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Frances Elma Forshay
Elmer E. Forshay
Boise
Idaho
Arnold Reck
Chicago
Widle
E. D. Forshay
West Main Street
Anita
E. O. Douglass
Anita M. RB. Church
Alfred Meesis
Beck
St. Margaret’s School
Walla Walla
Washington
Benedict
Reck
University of Valparaiso
Indiana
Phi Delta Psi Fraternity
Visited the Old Home Mr and Mrs Isaac Houck News
Mr and Mrs Isaac Houck of University Park Iowa visited the city this week to attend the funeral of Peter F Anderson. The Houcks, former Anita residents, once owned a farm and ran a hardware business. Mrs Houck is rapidly recovering from a major operation several months ago.
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Isaac Houck
University Park
Iowa
Peter F. Andereson
Houck
Anita
Carpenter Nielsen Locates In Avoca From California
N P Nielsen of Los Angeles arrived in Avoca last week and will make his future home here. He is a contractor and builder who worked fifteen years in Anita before moving to California five and a half years ago. He learned carpentry in the old country and can also prepare blue prints and specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P. Nielsen
Los Angeles
California
Avoca
Mr. Nielsen
Anita
Nielsen
Old Country
Jones and family visit Anita on weekend trip
Jesse N. Jones former Cass county treasurer and current custodian of the state Capitol building and grounds in Des Moines paused in Anita Saturday afternoon en route to Griswold to visit relatives and friends. He was accompanied by Mia Jones and their daughter Caroline.
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Jesse N. Jones
Cass County
State Capitol
Des Moines
Anita
Griswold
Mia Jones
Caroline
Birth of a baby girl in Ottawa Illinois
Relatives in Anita and nearby areas received notice of a baby girl born May 15 to Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Dona hue at their Ottawa Illinois home. The mother is formerly Miss Nella Farrell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Farrell of Oak Ridge.
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Anita
M. V. Donahue
Ottawa
Illinois
Nella Farrell
Hugh Farrell
Oak Ridge
Young couple wed at Anita church in Nebraska
At the Anita Congregational church Reverend Miss Jeora Miar officiated on May 21 at high noon between H. W. Bascom from Adair vicinity and Grace Ramsey of College View Nebraska. They will reside on a farm in Adair county.
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Jeora Miar
Anita Congregational Church
Anita
H. W. Bascom
Adair Vicinty
Grace Ramsey
College View
Nebraska
Harpy
Adair County
Memorial Day Assembly For Atlantic Soldiers
Notice asks soldiers of all wars, scouts, orders, and citizens to assemble at the Atlantic court house at 8:30 A.M. May 36th 1928 for a procession to Atlantic cemetery and memorial services. Adjutant Charlotte Olson and Commander J. S. Pressnall sign the request.
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Atlantic
Atlantic Cemetery
Charlotte Olson
J. S. Pressnall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elizabeth May Hill
Adam Hog
Anita Pinechle Club
Lulu Faga
Tol Hayter
P. C. Jensen
Lawrence Christensen
Jamns C. R. Gordon
Logan
American Sunday School Union
Lincoln Center
Ohn Hammill
Forshay—Reck
Jess
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