Halloween party at Congregational church parsonage
Thursday evening the Senior En deavor Society entertained the Intermediates at a Halloween party in the parsonage interior richly decorated with witches skeletons black cats and bats lit by Jack O lanterns Guests arrived in masks and costumes after showing invitations Games ghost stories and bobbing for apples provided entertainment Chaperons Mrs Nellie Richards Mrs W P Barrett and Mrs Alpha Nelson assisted at the close with light refreshments.
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Endeavor Society of the
Congregational Church
Nellie Richards
W. P. Barrett
Alpha Nelson
Mrs. Reba Rasmussen Hosts L. O. C. Club Luncheon
Mrs. Reba Rasmussen entertained at a Wednesday luncheon for the L. O. C. Club. Bruce Robinson of Robinson Hardware Co Wiota was a guest visitor in Anita Friday.
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Reba Rasmussen
L. O. C. Club
Bruce Robinson
Robinsonrdware Company
Wiota
Anita
Reverend Paul Becker Visits After Brother George Becker Dies
Rev. Paul Becker of Newton Iowa traveled here this week to attend the death of his brother George Becker who died at Atlantic hospital last Sunday morning. Becker formerly lived in Anita as a student and post office assistant under Sherm F Myers and is pastor of the Newton Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Becker
Newton
Iowa
George Becker
Atlantic Hospital
Anita
Anita High School
Sherm F. Myers
Newton Christian Church
Mrs Duff Visits Council Bluffs and News from Anita
Mrs Duff returned from Council Bluffs after a visit with her daughter Mrs Ralph Anderson. The Ladies Union Club held a one o clock dinner at Mrs Emma Burns’s home in North Anita. Ralph Suplee and wife plan a winter trip to southern California visiting along the route. Relatives announce the death of Chas McVay a former resident, died Saturday near Macksburg Iowa aged sixty five with funeral and burial at Macksburg.
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Wm. Duff
Council Bluffs
Ralph Anderson
Ladies’ Union Club
Emma Burns
North Anita
Ralph Suplee
California
Anita
Chas. McVay
Macksburg
Iowa
Retired After 48 Years with Rock Island Railroad
George W. Boatright, longtime Rock Island agent in Anita and Stuart, Iowa, retires after nearly half a century of service. He began as an extra man in 1881, later became Anita agent in 1897, and has led Stuart operations for 31 years before retirement at age limit. The company plans a temporary replacement until a permanent successor is named.
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Stuart
Iowa
George Boatright
Anita
Rock Island Railway Company
George W. Boatright
Rock Island Railroad
Boatright
Mr. Boatright
Newton
Earlham
Indianola
van Meter
George
Tyson
Obituary of George A Becker of Anita and Atlantic
George Adam Becker born August 24 1862 in Stephenson County Illinois died November 4 1928 at Atlantic hospital age 66 years 2 months 11 days. Survived by his mother Mary Becker sister Mrs Sarah Lantz and brothers Elmer Austin and Rev Paul Becker. Funeral at Peacock Baxter Atlantic conducted by Rev Meredith and burial in Folga Illinois with Rev Paul Becker.
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George Adam Becker
Adam
Mary Becker
Stephenson County
Ilinois
Atlantic Hospital
Dakota
Illinois
Anita
Sarah Lantz
Atlantic
George Becker
Becker
Anita Vicinity
Elmer Becker
Rockford
Austin Becker
Columbia
South Dakota
Paul Becker
Newton
Iowa
Peacock & Baxter Funeral Home
Meredith
Atlantic M. E. Church
Folga
Armistice Day Plans by Cass County Legion at Atlantic
The Cass county American Legion closes plans for a county Armistice Day in Atlantic on Monday November 12. A 9:30 parade leads to a program with taps at 11:00 and Rev Ralph B Noyce delivering the address. A 2:30 football game and 6:30 banquet follow, ending with a public dance at city hall.
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Cass County American Legion
Atlantic
Flanders Field
Bugle Corps
Ralph B. Noyce
Ladies of the Atlantic Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Legionairs
Atlantic Independent
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Legion Nd
Presbyterian Church of Atlantic
Blues
Legion
Cass County
Town Council Proceedings Anita Iowa November 1928
The Anita Town Council meeting records the November 5 1928 session with Mayor Monnig and four councilmen present. Lester Heckman is elected to fill the Christensen vacancy, and numerous bills are approved for gasoline services supplies utilities and salaries totaling multiple dollars.
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Anita
Iowa
Cass County
Monnig
Koob Stuhr
Miller
Ziegler
Lester Heckman
Martin Christensen
F. A. Black
F. Bontrager
Resolution on Tractor Traffic in Anita
The Town Council of Anita adopts a resolution prohibiting tractors on paved streets without mayoral permission. Permission limited to six months and revocable if damages occur. Streets and routes to be clearly signed. The motion passed with adjournment. W. T. Biggs.
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Ansa
Anita
W. T. Biggs
Wrights Smoke Salt and Meat Cure
Bongers Bros introduces Wrights Smoke Salt and Meat Cure sold as a single operation product for seasoning and curing meats.
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Wright’s Smoke Salt and Meat Cure
Bongers Bros
Armistice Day program set at Congregational Church
Miss Leora Miars leads Congregational Church notes with a homecoming reception and new member entries. Armistice Day observance planned with junior and senior Endeavor activities, evangelistic services, and a two week run of illustrated sermons plus a Father and Son banquet. Attendance and quilting plans are noted along with regular Bible School and junior church schedules.
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P. T. Williams
Emma Hofmeister
A. M. Mikkelsen
Cleaver Sisters Host Visitor From Rolfe
Miss Helen Cleaver of Rolfe has been a week long guest of her sister Miss Geraldine Cleaver of the Anita Telephone Company.
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Helen Cleaver
Rolfe
Geraldine Cleaver
The
Anita Telephone Company
Anita High School notes on games and events
Public school notes report the Allan Reserves game postponed to November 16 due to a snow storm. Anita high school team will play at Adair Monday afternoon as Armistice Day activity. Teachers will attend the Iowa State Teachers’ Convention in Des Moines, school sessions off Thursday and Friday. Election Day students voted with a three to one straw poll favoring Hoover for President.
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Allan
Anita High School
Adair
Anita
Iowa
Dew Moines
Hoover
Harold Smith Harvests Corn on Father’s Farm
Harold Smith of Stamianill Oil Company spent several weeks in the countryside harvesting corn on his father’s farm.
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Harold Smith
Stamianill Oil Company
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Jemima
Thousand Island Dressing
Kellogg’s Bran
Jonathan
J.r.stuhr
Folger’s Coffee
Aes A
Stuhr
Kamo
Hallowe'en
Nottingham
John B. Stetson
Allen A
Neff Clothing Company
Chestnut ST. Atlantic, IA
Lee
Towa
Emmett R. Wilson
Prop
Lines’ Beauty Shop
Pennsylvania Rubber Company
Marathan
O. W. Shaffer and Son
Leora Miars
Bandit Boots
TAN Suede
Economy Shoe CO
Cass County Credit Association
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