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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1925
Page
5
In pursuance of a District Court order, the Becker residence property at North Walnut Street Anita Iowa, consisting of two and a half lots, will be sold by private sale to the highest bidder. For full particulars contact 46-41 H. P. Ziegler, Attorney.
The article notes the Florida boom’s flaw with sellers rushing or delaying, leaving the best gains to timing and luck as money flows unevenly. It uses the metaphor of cream and velvet reaching Jerusalem to describe profit distribution.
The Salvation Army annual appeal is being conducted this week in Cass County by the county Advisory Board. Funds are solicited to aid humanitarian work with Anita hosting a drive Thursday aided by American Legion members and the local committee.
Vera B Hook of this city chosen as Secretary Treasurer of the District Rebekah Lodges at Griswold last week. The 1926 meeting is planned for Audubon in October. Fred Stauffer, visiting Anita relatives, lies seriously ill at his sister’s home with medical care. James Morgan has arrived in Florida from Anita by auto and stays in Jacksonville for now under mild conditions.
Ten year farm loans offered at five percent interest up to one hundred dollars per acre. Contact 474 C. D. McNeil for details.
The writer notes uncertainty about detecting genuine versus counterfeit silver Acellar in the office. He expresses willingness to pass it along if more shiny pieces appear at the location.
Adair News notes a government interpretation that any farmer who hauls hogs or farm produce for a neighbor for pay or in exchange of labor owes a government truck license fee. The paper warns political stove warmers in Washington may hear resistance if collection begins.
Hiram Heath, longtime Audubon county pioneer, died at his daughter Mrs. L. L. Dorsey home northwest of Anita at eighty. Amelia King served as a record caller Tuesday. William Pearson, recently bedridden from a rusty nail foot infection, is now recovering. Ida Travers of Des Moines visited Anita last week with Abel Biggs and W. T. Biggs and Mrs. Clara Robison. Travers has nearly recovered from illness and operati on.
Four classes announce their first party of the year on coming Friday night to foster social development and unity. Each class lists officers and sponsors, with seniors led by Thomas Bailey and Edward Bell among others, while sponsors include B. W. Horsewell and Miss Margaret Morrison. Conflicts with basketball games on Friday nights are noted as a frequent scheduling challenge.
A jittery roundup of social calls business visits and farm notes from Anita and surrounding areas. Residents including Mrs Elsie Kopp Ross Walker Harry Jordan Azel Ames and Jake Scheller are mentioned with travels to Des Moines Harlan and Casey. John Row plans winter in Peoria while Walter Sisler rents the John Row farm and neighbors plan harvests and mail deliveries.
The Sunshine Club members and families gathered Saturday evening October 31 at the Rob t A Wilson home rural route No 2 Anita for a Halloween party. Black and orange decorations enhanced the home while contests and games entertained guests and refreshments were served by Mrs Wilson with help from Mrs H E Williamson.
The eighth district convention of Pythian Sisters, including seventeen temples, will meet in Anita on Monday November 16 with afternoon and evening sessions. Attendees from as far west as Council Bluffs will participate, and the event features a special program prepared under Mrs. Clara Robison and a staff of assistants.
Guthrie Center Times notes a Halloween party hosted by Mrs. Glen Holmes on Saturday for 26 children. Refreshments were served and all attendees reported a happy time as they headed home.
Editor Richardson notes no law against dreaming of Adair growing into a city of up to a hundred thousand as efforts press to lease land near Adair for an oil field and to open the old Eureka township coal mine. Fields of development and land leases are being discussed by interested parties.
R. R. Bell and his wife of Jefferson Iowa longtime Cass county residents spent Friday in An Ita as guests of their son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Phil T Williams. They were joined by their grandson and granddaughter.
Ninety days remain for owners to redeem lots one through eight in Victory Park, Anita, after tax sales from 1922 onward. The period begins upon completed service of the notice published this week in the official Record.
Mrs Esther White Cloud of Osceola Missouri mother of David White formerly in Anita called on John and Verna Kelly recently. She planned a trip to Omaha then Alabama to spend the winter with her son and family.
Louise Nichols served as Record caller on Friday, performing the routine counting and record-keeping task at the event.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindly assistance after the fire that destroyed our home. Special thanks to Route 1 patrons for the fruit. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dressler.
Mrs J C Elliew advertises a Baby Cab for sale in good condition offered cheaply. Elsie Kopp hosted L O C Club at her northeast Anita home with bridge as the main activity and luncheon. High score went to Mrs Clara Robison. substitutes were Mesdames Myrtle Robinson Roth Nelson and Anna Bell.
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