Local Young Man to China
R D McDermott son of Mr and Mrs Charles W McDermott of Wiota has signed a three year teaching contract at Canton Christian College in Canton China He will depart for China after summer camp duties at Qui Vera near Louisville and has the support of his family and friends for success The college hosts 963 students plus 300 in elementary work He is a Nebraska University arts and sciences graduate and previously served as assistant Scout executive in Lincoln
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Cass County
R. D. McDermott
Chas. W. McDermott
Wiota
Canton Christian College
Canton
China
Harvard
Yale
United States
McDermott
University of Nebraska College of Arts and Science
Lincoln
Nebraska
Quivera
Louisville
Sunshine Club Holds Quilting Tea for Christian Home
Mrs T E Root hosted the Original Sunshine Club at her home southwest of Anita for a one o clock dinner and a quilting session to prepare a quilt for the Christian Home at Council Bluffs. Fourteen members and six visitors attended. The next meeting will be June 4 at Mrs Lee Crane's home east of Anita.
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T.E. Root
Sunshine Club
Anita
Council Bluffs
Lee Crane
Ever Kicked by a Jackass
A satirical note laments anonymous letters as cowardly, noting the editor refuses to publish unsigned messages and mocks those who hide behind anonymity while delivering critical remarks about the paper.
May Visit Old Home Folks
Mrs Rebecca Weigle longtime Anita resident now living in Blackfoot Idaho spends summer in Denver Colorado at 2314 Clarkson Street and may visit Anita before returning home.
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Rebecca Weigle
Anita
Blackfoot
Idaho
Clarkson St
Denver
Colorado
Wiegle
Faulkner Family Vacation in Oklahoma and Lake Visit
Harry C. Faulkner cashier of the Anita Bank travels with his wife and daughter Miss Joann to Newkirk and Ardmore Oklahoma to visit relatives Samuel Sullivan and Leon G Voorhees families They plan auto return with the Voorhees on to Lake Okoboji for summer months cautionary tone reflects era family travel notes
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Harry C. Faulkner
Anita Bank
Joann
Newkirk
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Samuel Sullivan
Faulkner
Leon G. Voorhees
Voorhees
Lake Okoboji
Returned to California William Hull Returns Home
William Hull who graduated from Anita High School in 1925 has returned to his Los Angeles home after living with his uncle and aunt Dr. W E Fish and wife. His mother, formerly Miss Daisy Dunlap, now resides in the city.
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William Hull
The
Anita High School
W. E. Fish
Los Angeles
California
Daisy Dunlap
Farm Residence Repainted Near Town
A. T. Morgan’s farm home just northwest of town received a fresh exterior and full interior redecorating with painting and papering. While residents reminisce of California, they note life remains comfortably fixed near Menlo Journal.
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T. A. Morgan
California
Menlo
Massena Farmer Severely Injured In Auto Crash
Chas. Crolly a well known Massena farmer residing north of town on the Anita Massena road is confined to his home with both legs broken after being struck by an automobile on the public highway about two miles north of his home. The accident occurred between ten and eleven o'clock Wednesday night when he had stepped out to flag another car. One leg was broken square off with severe splintering and the other leg badly broken with bone ends protruding. He is believed to have internal injuries. He was treated at Anita's Dr. Campbell hospital then returned home Thursday morning.
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Chas. Crolly
Massena
Anita Massena
Crolly
Mr. Crolly
H. E. Campbell
Anita
G. M. Adair
Wasteful Lumber Practices Spark Forest Conservation Push
The National Lumber Manufacturers Association claims America wastes 140 million dollars yearly in lumber from insistence on long boards. It argues shorter lengths would reduce waste from forest to home and urges public cooperation with mills to conserve forests.
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National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
The
Industrial Bulletin
Ninth Birthday Celebrated at Pieper Home
Lewis Junior Pieper, son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Pieper, marked his ninth birthday at the family home northwest of Anita on Sunday. A large dinner was hosted by his mother with many uncles aunts and Grandpa August Pieper in attendance, featuring cake, ice cream and other birthday treats.
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Lewis Junior Pieper
Lewis Pieper
Anita
Grandpa August Pieper
Visitor and family return from burial trip
Mrs. F. M. Sheley visited Des Moines this week. Mrs. F. R. Howard came back from Ohio with five siblings who accompanied their father’s body to the old home for burial.
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F. R. Howard
Ohio
Tourists Praise Iowa’s Prosperity Passing Through Anita
A California tour party through Anita Friday praised Iowa for its best and most prosperous appearance among states visited, a sentiment well known to Anita residents.
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California
Anita
Iowa
Williams Owns New Coupe Findings in Burlington Visit
Dr. Phil T Williams owner of a new coupe and James Morgan with daughter Mrs G M DeCamp visit Burlington Iowa this week. They are guests at the home of their daughter and sister Mrs Bruce Engle and family.
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Phil T. Williams
James Morgan
G. M. DeCamp
Burlington
Iowa
Bruce Engle
Walner Elected Delegate at Large to Federation of Women's Clubs
In Des Moines last week Mrs. Chas. G. Walner was chosen as a delegate at large to the general Federation of Women's Clubs. Her girlhood was spent in Anita, amplifying her regional ties.
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Des Moines
Chas. G. Walner
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Dentist Narrowly Escapes Explosion at Des Moines Office
Dr. L. M. Darling survived a pressure tank blast in the Fleming building in Des Moines, narrowly avoiding being blown through windows or the roof. He had previously practiced dentistry in Anita before moving to Des Moines for a thriving business.
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Fleming
Des Moines
L. M. Darling
Dr. Darling
Anita
Snowy Dubuque Hosts Military Fraternal Meeting
Snow fell in Dubuque as the G A R American Legion and Gold Star Legion met Friday evening at their hall to conduct a joint gathering.
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G. A. R.’s, American Legion
The
Gold Star Legion
Ringstead visit and memorial plans noted
Mrs Bobbie Robinson spends the week with relatives and friends at Ringstead Iowa. Memorial services for more than twenty members of the Royal Neighbors will be held at their hall in Anita on Sunday June 7. May temperatures reached ninety eight degrees marking an unusual early spring pattern.
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Royal Neighbors
Anita
Hooch Industry Opens in Anita Area Adds New Player
The Massena Echo notes the Record’s report on the Anita vicinity hooch industry is two years late while signaling a new opening alongside long established businesses in the same line and identifying Crow as mistaken.
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Massena Echo
Anita
Crow
Fire from rubbish pile near C V East jewelery store
A cigarette stub ignited rubbish at the basement door of the C V East jewelery store, burning the door but causing little damage. Firefighters responded promptly, but the blaze was quickly extinguished, underscoring the need to dispose of rubbish before it accumulates.
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C. V. East Jewelery
New Lipman Ice Cream Cabinet Installed at Local Cafe
D C Bell Cafe adds Lipman's Automatic Iceless Ice Cream Cabinet the latest in refrigeration. The six compartment unit stores bulk or brick ice cream at adjustable temperatures ensuring sanitary service and perfect condition for patrons.
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D. C. Bell Cafe
Lipman
Long-Time Cass County Resident Moves to Des Moines
A. H. Bert Moutain, longtime Cass County resident with Cumberland Anita Atlantic ties, former County Recorder City Council member and mayor of Atlantic, is relocating with his family to Des Moines to start a new business venture. Friends extend best wishes for the move and future success.
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Cass County
Cumberland
Anita
Atlantic
A. H
Bert) Moutain
Des Moines
Bert
Had Big Time At Grandma's
Mrs Richard Worley and two young daughters from Atlantic were guests of Grandma and Grandpa Scarlett. The Worley girls are the great grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Scarlett. In early June they sail from New York for a months visit in Scotland with Worley’s parents and relatives. A sister will travel with them.
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Richard Worley
Atlantic
Grandma
B. L. Scarlett
Still Riding the Free Hoss in Publicity Mail
The article notes the growing volume of publicity mailed to city and country newspapers every day and argues many businesses believe newspapers have valuable space to give away and that printing and circulation cost nothing.
Guests of Anita Relatives Visit Cumberland Area
Allie Clark and wife from Earlham Iowa stayed with Mrs. Walter Hook and Miss Vera Saturday and plan a few days with Cumberland relatives. Both seniors, aged over eighty, remain hale and cheerful as they reconnect with old friends and family.
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Allie Clark
Earlham
Iowa
Walter Hook
Vera
Cumberland
Mrs. Clark
Mutual Benefit Club Meet at Mrs Huff Home
Mrs. Chas Huff hosted the Mutual Benefit Club at her home Thursday afternoon. Eleven members and one visitor attended as the regular business was concluded and a pleasant afternoon followed. Mrs Huff served a luncheon to the guests.
Visiting Old Home Folks in Anita
Mrs. Helen Dinsmore Gaffney of Cedar Falls Iowa spent a few weeks in Anita with relatives and friends and returns home Thursday evening. Her baby daughter Helen Marguerite formed many acquaintances and made friends during the brief stay. Latest model sedan.
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Helen Dinsmore Gaffney
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Anita
Helen Marguerite
Gaffney
Will Bring Home the Bacon in United Action Appeal
A townwide message urges united citizen effort to pursue a definite purpose and foster success and prosperity. The statement emphasizes communal encouragement and collective action to "bring home the bacon."
Anita Aims to Slick Up Town Premises
This week residents are urged to clean up and spruce their properties. The general call to “tog up a bit” invites everyone to improve appearances and, by extension, the town’s health and vitality.
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Anita
Alarm Clock Sales Rally Marks Prodigy's Start
A young college graduate declares intent to wake the country and next day lands a job selling alarm clocks in rural districts, as reported by the New York Telegraph.
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New York Telegraph
Youth Wins High Scholarship at State University
Chas. B. Nelson, a student at the University of Iowa City, ranked among 102 sophomores named to the high scholarship honor roll for the first semester. The honor recognizes students averaging B or better in all subjects, comprising about ten percent of the sophomore class. rankings were not published. Nelson is the son of Bessie Brown Nelson and grandson of Euphemia Brown of the Anita area.
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Atlantic Daily News Telegraph
Chas. B. Nelson
Iowa City
H. C. Dorcas
Bessie Brown Nelson
Anita
Euphemia Brown
Anita Literary Club Meets At Mrs Wagner Home
The Anita Literary Club gathered Thursday at Mrs W H Wagner's home with unusually large attendance. Summer library hours will be Saturdays. Program included a Memorial Day paper by Mrs Trumbull read by Mrs Ruby Biggs, recitations by Dora Jean Campbell and Howard Elmer Campbell, and a vocal duet by Mrs L R Johnson and Mrs H E Campbell. Refreshments were served by several members and Miss Vera Hook. Next meeting slated for June 19 at Mrs C H Bartley.
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Anita Literary Club
W. H. Wagner
Trumbull
Ruby Biggs
Dora Jean Campbell
L. R. Johnson
H. E. Campbell
Howard Elmer Campbell
F. M. Sheley
O. W. Shaffer
P. T. Williams
J. T. Monnig
Vera Hook
C. H. Bartley
Hostess and Helping Hand Club Meeting Notes
The Helping Hand Club met Thursday at Mrs. E. E. Soper’s home. Eighteen members attended along with visitors H G Armentrout J Mehrman Earl Soper J J Dill A A Hayter Dewey Robinson Cecil Scholl Lee Bills Delbert Robinson Hilda Johnson Dora Rupperle. Next meeting set for May 28 with Mrs. J F Gissibl.
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E. E. Soper
Mesdames H. G. Armentrout
John Mehrman
Earl Soper
J. J. Dill
A. A. Hayter
Dewey Robinson
Cecil Scholl
Lee Bills
Delbert Robinson
Hilda Johnson
Dora Rupperle
J. F. Gissibl
Thompson buys property in Des Moines
Chas. A. Thompson, longtime Anita resident and businessman, has purchased a residence at 3807 Rollins Avenue in Des Moines and moved in. He and Mrs. Thompson will live near their daughters Mrs. Fred Aldrich and Mrs. Waldo Lowell, who reside in the Capitol City.
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Chas. A. Thompson
Anita
Des Moines
Rollins Avenue
Thompson
Fred Aldrich
Waldo Lowell
Capitol City
Road Work Aims to Improve Whiteway Seven
Workmen in Adair county finish culverts and stump blasting on the two mile stretch opened to traffic. The grading crew began removing hill tops on Thursday. Promised donations and county efforts should bring the new road to good condition soon, according to the Stuart Herald.
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Adair County
Stuart Herald
Dinner and Supper by Ladies' Cemetery Association
The Ladies' Cemetery Association will serve dinner and supper in the Galiher Building on Saturday May 30 1925. Cemetery dues will be collected at this time.
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Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Galiher
Mrs Elsie Kopp Hosts Bridge Party Near Anita
Mrs. Elsie Kopp hosted a Tuesday bridge gathering at her northeast Anita home with a luncheon closing the afternoon. Mrs. Ruth Kopp won high score honors in the card session.
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Elsie Kopp
Bridge
Anita
Ruth Kopp
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Rexall
Bongers Bros
Hoot Gibson
Dubuque
Grandma's
Mutual Benefit Club
Styleplus
York Blues
Holbrooks
Neff Clothing Co
Atlantic, Iowa
State University
the Anita Literary Club
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