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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1924

Page

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Helping Handers Enjoy quilting and gifts in Lincoln township

Miss Anna Steffens hosted the Helping Hand Club at her Lincoln township home. Members quilted and hemmed towels, and a miscellaneous shower honored Mrs Walter Cron, a recent bride, who received many useful gifts. Nineteen members and several visitors attended, with a lunch served. Next meeting slated for Thursday afternoon October 30 with Miss Mary Egan.

Anna Steffens Lincoln Township Walter Cron Mesdames Walter Crow Marion Cassell Wm. Watson Frank Schwenke John Martin John Mehlman Cecil Taylor Belle Crozier Whitewood South Dakota Mary Clara Borth Stella Fischer Mary Egan

County Schoolmasters Club Meets in Atlantic

The Cass County Schoolmasters Club gathered in Atlantic for a full day of events. Activities included a Study Center session, city industry tours, a Griswold Atlantic football game won 20 to 0 by Atlantic, a banquet with Rev William Mack speaking on Educational Industrial and Political Conditions in England, and an attendance of eighteen members.

Cass County Schoolmasters Atlantic Griswold Wm. Mack England

Cass County Votes Give Coolidge Win and Local Races

President Coolidge carried Cass County by a large plurality and majority with Dan Steck winning the U S Senate race in similar fashion. Local offices including county auditor, attorney, treasurer, recorder, sheriff, clerk of the district court, and state legislature were won by Republicans or Democrats as detailed by margins, with turnout high and ticket-scratching evident in ward results.

Coolidge Cass County Dan Steck U. S Brookhart Ottumwa Jennie M. Ward E. M. Willard E. S. Holton Jesse N. Jones Grover Beekman O. M. Hobart Vera Hook McKee W. F. Berry B. H. Skipton R. A. Donahue B. L. Roland Chas. W. Huff J. F. Bergh Green H. G. Armentrout George McDermott D. J. Bode H. C. Schuler Carl Zellmer

Eye Man Larson notes and local updates in Anita area

Olin Bissell of Massena attends Anita public school and visited the Record office. J A Ellis moved painting gear to Atlantic for winter work. A A Lysne, manager of Citizens State Bank, visited Atlantic for bank settlement matters. Service Star Legion ladies held a social at Mrs M E Millhollin’s with refreshments. Perry Miller of Oconto Nebraska, longtime Cass county resident, visited G W Miller and relatives. A D Dean in Glendale California sanitarium continues to improve and handle correspondence. Large flocks of black birds in streets have departed. Civil War veterans in Anita seek increased pensions, hoping for favorable action.

Service Star Legion M. E. Millhollin Perry Miller Oconto Nebraska Cass County Anita G. W. Miller A. D. Dean Glendale California

Sheriff Sale Notice in Cass County Iowa 1924

Notice cites a special execution from Cass County District Court dated October 24 1924 in favor of H L Bell against Michael Metz Bertha Metz and others for 10037 50 plus costs 205 50 foreclos ure of mortgage and redemption. Real estate described as Southwest quarter and South half of Northwest quarter in section 23 township 77 north range 35 west Cass County to be sold at public auction November 25 1924 in front of Atlantic Court House at 10 00 A M. W A McKee Sheriff of Cass County Iowa and deputy George H Highley sign.

District Court Cass County Iowa H. L. Bell Michael Metz Bertha Metz Citizens’ Savings Bank Anita Wiota Katherine Metz Paul Donahoe John Donahoe Margaret E., Donahoe Lucile Mae Donahoe Wiota Savings Bank Robert L. Leach State of Iowa John W. Donahoe Margaret E. Donahoe Section Twenty-three Township Seventyseven Cass County Court House Atlantic

Anita Library Benefit at Clardy Building November 14

A benefit event for the Anita library will be held Friday evening November 14 at the Clardy building on Main Street. The program includes various stunts a good play and a dance to close the evening.

Anita Library Clardy Building Main Street

For Sale Second-hand 1922 Ford Roadster

Classified notice offers a 1922 Ford Roadster for sale. The text also reports election results claiming Hammill Kimball carry Iowa by a large majority and predicts Republican control in both houses with a possible Senate majority.

Rebekahs Hold Social Evening at Odd Fellows Hall

The Rebekahs enjoyed a Friday night social at the Odd Fellows hall with community singing, readings by Mrs. Phil T Williams and Mrs. Ella Biggs, piano duets by Mrs. Clara Robison and others, a monologue by W H Dinsmore, and vocal duets by Mrs. Stella Musick and Mrs. Lulu Wilson. The hall featured Halloween decor and refreshments were served.

Rebekahs Odd Fellows’ Hall Iowa Phil T. Williams Clara Robison George Scholl W. H. Wagner W. H. Dinsmore Reading Ella Biggs Stella Musick Lulu Wilson America Era Hook Hallowe'en

Among the Missourians visit to Milo and Nevada

Marsh Millhollin and wife return from a pleasant auto trip to Milo and Nevada Missouri where they visited the families of A. J. Earl P. A. Gerard C. J. Goodpasture T. J. Woods H. T and Buster Saunders, all former Anita residents, now enjoying life in the Missouri way with welcome to old friends and former neighbors.

Marsh Millhollin Milo Nevada Missouri A. J. Earl P. A. Gerard C. J. Goodpasture T. J. Woods H. T

Pension Increase for Civil War Veteran Hunter

John S. Hunter, a civil war veteran, receives a pension raise from $50 to $72 monthly dating from August 1923. He will also gain back pay totaling $324. The adjustment comes after his son-in-law Clarence R. Palmer of Atlantic asked Congressman Wm. R. Green to take up the matter.

John S. Hunter

Coolidge and Dawes Carry Iowa Victory by Large Margin

Republican ticket Coolidge and Dawes led Iowa by more than 250000 votes in the state. The sweep highlighted the party's strength as ballots were tallied across counties and regions.

Coolidge Dawes Lowa

States Elect Women Governors and GOP Gains

Texas and Wyoming elect women governors while Coolidge and Dawes win broad support. Iowa sends a solid Republican delegation to Congress. Steck wins Washington county by 642 as voters repudiate radicals' anti government rhetoric and propoganda about bankers the courts and the president.

Political Fate and Public Opinion on Brokhart

The passage notes that regardless of the outcome against Brokhart, he has gained insight into public opinion on his political path and his record as a statesman, reflecting on the voters' views.

Wisconsin Bobcat Feasts On Democratic Jackass Figures

A mock Iowa tally cites 154 408 for Davis and 253 477 for La Follette to imply a decisive Wisconsin Bobcat victory over the Democratic jackass with only bones left behind.

Iowa Davis la Follette

Another Old Timer in City Bert Wiggins Becomes Granddad

Bert Wiggins of Lincoln Nebraska former resident and businessman of Anita was in the city last week visiting business men for a wholesale house where he works as a traveling salesman. He was admitted as an initiatory member in the class of Grand-dads with pride.

Bert Wiggins Lincoln Nebraska Anita Bert

Suplee Makes Rec ord Pleasant Call

Uncle Billy Suplee delivered a cordial and upbeat call to the Rec ord on Tuesday, bringing a cheerful moment to the community page.

Billy” Suplee

Mrs Sheley and Daughter Attend Eastern Star Session

Mrs. F. M. Sheley and her daughter Mrs. Ed Carlton traveled to Sioux City for the annual Grand Chapter session of the Order of Eastern Star. The event drew a large crowd with over 2,000 delegates and visitors registering on the first evening, and the group returned Friday evening.

F. M. Sheley Ed. Carlton Sioux City Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star

Farm and Town Lads Share Daily Chore Similarities

A Des Moines Evening Tribune reader writes that both farm and town youths spend much of their day feeding chickens and watching calves, highlighting common duties across rural and urban youth despite their different settings.

Des Moines Evening Tribune

Democratic speakers claim debt reduction by Republicans misread

The text asserts that Democratic speakers ignore that the current Republican administration reduced the national debt by more than three billion dollars compared to the previous Democratic administration. It also notes Miss Prudy Johnson's visit with Atlantic friends over the past week.

Prudy Johnson Atlantic Friends

Helping Hand Club Meets at Lincoln Township Home

The Helping Hand club gathered Thursday afternoon at Miss Mary Egan’s Lincoln township home. Members quilted a quilt and tied a comforter, then conducted regular business followed by a lunch for fifteen members and visitors Miss Anna Steffens Mesdames F J Gissibl Chas Gissibl Walter Crow Roy Scholl Fred Kuehn and C O Waxler of Zanesville Ohio. The next meeting is scheduled in four weeks with Mrs James Brown.

Mary Egan Lincoln Township Anna Steffens Mesdames F. J. Gissibl Chas Gissibl Walter Crow Roy Scholl Fred Kuehn C. O. Waxler Zanesville

Electoral College Lineup and Brookhart Vote Count Outcome

The report shows Brookhart defeated by 4,000 votes on Thursday morning, later revised to a possible 1,068 majority in favor, pending official tallies. The result may be contested and referred to a Senate committee for final action.

Brookhart United States Senate

Judges Enforce Law Regardless of Age or Education

Opinion urging that courts enforce the law to the full limit against violators, asserting that education and experience should not shield offenders from penalties, and calling for rigorous Adamsite understanding.

Business conditions return to normal on steady path

Despite political promises and mud-slinging, the Iowa Industrial Review notes conditions are returning to normal in an orderly manner.

Iowa Industrial Review

Noted Politician Criticized For Party Switch

A speaker who declares allegiance to the Republican Party while backing La Follette and Brookhart for president and senator is urged to be examined by the insane commission. The remark provokes calls to remind him of his rightful place among Radical Reds or socialists.

la Follette Brookhart United States America Russia

Love's Entertainers: High School Public Speaking

The final morning program by the Public Speaking Class titled Love's Entertainers featured Garnet Pray in a vocal solo and a clever one act play Bus iness of Employment Bureau. The skit showcased business man and stenographer roles, with characters appearing on a screen, provoking sustained laughter from the audience. Garnet Pray, Lucile White, Harold Smith led the committee, with many class members participating.

Loves Garnet Pray Business of Employment Bureau Lucile White Harold Smith

Anita School Board and Teachers Evening Occasion

Superintendent and Mrs Garlock hosted board members teachers and their spouses at the Garlock home Friday evening. Guests enjoyed music stunts and contests followed by a two course luncheon. The event fostered closer acquaintance and proved productive.

Supt C. W. Garlock B. W. Horswell

W C T U Meeting Includes Music Reading and Sermon

The W C T U met Tuesday afternoon led by Mary Ditman. After devotional exercises and business, a program was presented by Mrs C M Vohs with performances by Emily Varley from Stuart, Mrs H H Turner, Florence Rickel, Virginia Deeming, and Marie Rickel. Rev McEldowney gave remarks. Next meeting set for November at Mrs Harold P Ziegler's home.

Mary Ditman Union C. M. Vohs Emily Varley Stuart Reading H. H. Turner Florence Rickel Virginia Deeming Marie Rickel McEldowney Harold P. Ziegler

Sunshine Club Holds Pleasing Meeting At Stephenson Home

The Sunshine Club met Thursday at Mrs. Avery Stephenson's home with a full roll call. Members finished a quilt presented earlier and planned a Halloween party at Mrs. J. L. Woodall's home for the next gathering.

Sunshine Club Avery Stephenson J. L. Woodall Hallowe’en

Welcome Guests in the City

John Croker and wife from Chicago are guests this week of Mrs Nellie Eneix in Anita. They have long visited Anita and enjoyed cordial welcomes from many acquaintances. Mr Croker has served many years with the Rock Island railroad.

John Croker Chicago

Joe Dougherty 15 Improves at Government Hospital in Montana

Mrs. Belle Dougherty reports her son Joe Dougherty now gradually improving in health at a government hospital in Montana after months of treatment. He is able to ride around the city and countryside, though weeks ago he was confined to bed with little chance of recovery.

Life’s Value Hinges on How You Live Each Day

The saying emphasizes that the meaning of existence rests in daily choices and actions. It suggests personal responsibility shapes happiness, purpose, and fulfillment beyond mere circumstance.

Willis Taylor Visits Anita During Friday Business Trip

Willis Taylor of the Wiota Vicinity was a business visitor in Anita on Friday, engaging in local commerce and meetings.

Willis Taylor Wiota Anita Friday

Also Mentioned on This Page

County Schoolmasters’ Club Messrs. Malone and Hansen Weise Zellmer Pymosa Brichton Washington Grove Schuler Bode Bear Grove Pleasant Noble Atlantic St Benton Brighton Franklin Massena Bear Grove Larson the Eye Man Olin Bissell Massena Township J. A. Ellis A. A. Lysne Citizens’ State Bank Maters Ance W. A. McKee Said County Geo. H. Highley Anita Telephone CO Hammill and Kimball Congress Senate Texas Wyoming Coolidge and Dawes Wiscon Gress Steck Brokhart Consin Bobcat James Brown The United Bryan Wheeler Love's Entertainers W. C. T. U. Meeting Party Joe Dougherty
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