Class of 1918 Declares Graduation Near
The paper produced by the high school graduates before commencement states they will soon graduate and leave the old school building after four years of study and many patient efforts.
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30 May 1918
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Anita Record in Anita, Iowa
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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
1
Class Roll Of 1920s Campus Traits And Mottoes
A long list assigns humorous labels to students and staff, noting colors mottos and roles such as Sophomore Freshman and Life Is A Funny Proposition. The piece ends with a quirky Wanted ad for a big man and signature Mabel Dunham.
J S Banquet for Senior Class Ended Pleasant Evening
The senior class of 1918, 18 members, were entertained by juniors after the senior class play on May 16 at the Masonic hall. A two course dinner pleased attendees with class decorations and music, noting a roof garden impression. A light note asked for a class proficient in the art of blushing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Sopho Notes Read Like Whimsy and Prompts Gone Wrong
Fragmentary classroom chatter recounts teased prompts and social missteps among sophomores. Names like Frances Stone and MacDermott surface amid jagged phrases about dates, dressing rooms, and a curious Caesar pony reference.
Dormitory Petals and Senior Wit Parade
The passage lists hardy flowers Daisy Moon Flowers Tulips and notes their qualities. It then quotes various student sayings and jokes from an Anita class with names like Russell Robinson Abe Martin Elsie Pratt Nick Forshay and many more reflecting playful remarks about school life and advice to undergraduates.
Geometry Trials Endure In Classroom Verse
A student laments tough geometry with a stern teacher Mrs Magill who assigns proofs and figures. The poem expresses frustration over late study and low grades, then shifts to a line of sea and love imagery by Lenore Pegau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leela Peterson
Freshman Gracefulness Noted in Satirical Verse
A quirky note from Wayne Hemphill on freshman poise and candid talk appears alongside a light quip about knowing and loving a person named Miss Swandt. The fragment reflects school life humor and student voices in a vintage column.
Freshman Lamp Comment Sparks Student Humor
A campus quip describes a freshman as a cheap lamp who is not bright and often turned down, noting late habits and a witty adage that where there is a will there is a way, attributed to Emma W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma W
Pleasant Valley Social Exchanges Tie Two Friends
Miss Cloris Pray spent Sunday night at the home of Miss Josephine Miller. Miss Josephine Miller spent Monday night at the home of Miss Cloris Pray. Misses Josephine Miller and Cloris Pray spent Thursday night together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloris Pray
Josephine Miller
Mabel and Mac Visit Atlantic for Graduation Plans
Mabel and Mac traveled to Atlantic recently and had their photos taken as part of aKeep-it-secret-til-grad plan. Quality, not quantity, is noted by observer Bob Linder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Mac
Atlantic
Quotation snippets from poets and writers
A collection of short quotes attributed to George Galiher Edna Carey Peter Peterson and Gladya Forrester. The lines reflect themes of home singing and beauty. No narrative or event context is provided.
Class Prophecy and Reunion of 1918 A H
A memoir style account recalls a 1949 May reunion invitation for the 1918 A H class at the Vetter home in Anita Iowa. The narrator imagines visiting old friends from school and encounters Vera Currier once an ambulance driver now delivering fares in New York as they plan to sail across the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Vetter
North Main Street
Anita
Iowa
Esther Burkhart
Vera Currier
France
New York
Reunion Echoes From Anita Years As Classmates Rise
A junior written memoir recounts a reunion trip to Anita. The narrator finds Gladys Forrester and Edna Carey at Hotel Victoria and spots Ruth Allanson and Harold Stone in a film bill. They meet Leona Linderman, see Leela Peterson at Anita High, and hear updates on many former classmates including George, Reba Trimmer, Gerald Lowe, Dick and Emma, Geneva Armstrong, Madame Merle Walker, Frances Stone, Paola Rooski, and Mildred Dasher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Stone
Frances Stone
Muscian
Gladys Forrester
Leola Peterson
Mabel Dunham
Iona King
Dick Shockey
Emma Wagner
Geneva Armstrong
Bluffer
Esther Burkhart
Reliance
Geo. Geliher
Dignity
Edna Carey
Harold McDermott
Irma Newton
Mildrede Dasher
Leona Linderman
Harold Stone
Vera Currier
Russell Robin
Gladys
Anita
Hotel Victoria
Bill
Fox
Ruth Allanson
Miss Allanson
Theda Bara
Frances X. Bushman
Bernice Kirkham
Charley Chaplin
Brown's
Brown
George Galiher
Anita High School
Leela Peterson
A. H.S
Irma
Martin
Harold
Mae
Germany
Hindenburg
Mabel
Red Cross
Reba Trimmer
West
Gerald Lowe
Sherlock Holmes
Emma
Russia
Iowa
Madame Merle Walker
Washington
Paola Rooski
Madame Mildred Dasher
Mildred
Maxine
Bunny
Vermin-proof garments drive for Iowa boys in France organized
Community women organize a campaign to sew two thousand vermin-proof garments for Iowa soldiers in France. Mrs. Frank Spence and Mrs. Eben A. Thomas initiate work with 25 local ladies. Meetings set for Mondays at Red Cross rooms. donations encouraged to fund materials. W J Pellett seeks Republican nomination for Cass County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
France
Sergeant Hawkins
Frank Spence
Atlantic
Eben A. Thomas
Spence
W. K. Carey
Lilla K. Fish
C. W. Crandall
E. A. Thomas
Lee K. Nichols
Red Cross
Iowa Voter Message From State Farm Worker
A resident says on June 3rd a long time Iowan, seeking the office of Secretary of State, thanks voters for past help and asks for their support. The message emphasizes lifelong farm work in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Notice on cash payments for gas and oil deliveries
STANDARD OIL CO. announces all gas and kerosene deliveries must be paid at delivery as credit service ends. All outstanding accounts must be settled immediately. Fred Dennis, Manager. 212 Roy Millhollin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Millhollin, enlisted last February and is stationed in Atlanta, GA, soon to transfer to San Antonio. he was made a lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Lizzard
Standard Oil CO
Fred Dennis
Roy Millhollin
Marsh Millhollin
Atlanta
Georgia
San Antonio
Howard Millhollin
Endorsement for C. C. Pugh for Secretary of State
Street car workers and Des Moines labor groups back C. C. Pugh for Secretary of State saying he will provide a clean, honest administration. Albert Johnson, Republican hopeful for State Senator from Cass-Shelby, visits RECORD denying support for paved roads and pledging to push good dirt roads and district representation. Johnson, long-time Cass County resident with ties to Atlantic clothing business, favors opposing saloon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Pugh
Des Moines
Pugh
Iowa
Albert Johnson
Atlantic
Cass-Shelby
Johnson
Cass
Shelby
Cass County
Chas. Block
Theo. G. Steinke
Johnsson
Metz seeks re election to Board of Supervisors Anita-Vieta district
The RECORD reports Mike Metz announces his candidacy for re election to a second term as member of the Board of Supervisors from the Anita-Vieta district. It credits his first term with capable, economical administration benefiting both the district and the county, and notes broad public support regardless of politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Metz
Board of Supervisors
Anita-Vieta
Metz
Farmers Co operative Elevator stock certificates ready for delivery
Stock holders are urged to call at the Anita Bank to pick up their certificates. H O Stone signs notice. Mrs. R C Rasmussen becomes Carson Cafe owner and will be assisted by her brother A M Worthing until R C Rasmussen arrives from Sioux Falls South Dakota where he has directed the band and orchestra. The Rasmussen family promises first class service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Co-operative Elevator Company
Anita Bank
H. O. Stone
R. C. Rasmussen
Carson Cafe
A. M. Worthing
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Rasmussens
Davy Biggs Called to Camp Dodge This Week
Davy Biggs son of Mr and Mrs Peter Biggs of this city has been farming near Griswold the past two years and must break up housekeeping to report to Camp Dodge this week. Mrs Biggs will remain in Anita for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davy Biggs
Peter Biggs
Griswold
Camp Dodge
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Reed
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Iirene Johnson
Minnie Bear
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Mildred Dasher
Mac” McDermott
Miss Palborn
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Wayne Hemphill
Miss Swandt
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Heaven
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Gladya Forrester
W.J. Pellett
Pellett
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