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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1926
Page
5
A chimney spark ignited the roof of Ed Bell's dwelling yesterday at noon. The blaze grew but was tackled rapidly by the fire department and residents using buckets, preventing the need to tap the hydrant as the hose came into use.
Breeder offers select Poland China boars for sale at affordable prices. Pigs are sired by The Shieks Wonder, Junior Senior and Grand Champion boar at the Adair County fair 1926. Located at 41-21 Cap Oaks Adair Iowa.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Congregational church will meet all day Thursday at the parsonage and serve a covered-dish dinner.
Sealed bids for building a barn on the premises of David Alexander four and one half miles north of Anita in Audubon county will be received at the Anita Bank until 1 00 PM Thursday October 14 1926. Plans and specifications may be secured at the Anita Bank. Rights reserved to reject any or all bids. 21 11 Mrs Isabelle Duthie
A report notes the arrival of a new line of Fa vors nut caps and place cards at 42 1 Anita Drive. The entry highlights a fresh assortment expanding product options for shoppers.
The Promotion Day exercises at the Congregational church Sunday School are postponed to next Sunday at 10:30 AM. There will be no preaching services until 8:00 PM. Parents and the public are invited.
William Davis of Anita died Tuesday morning at Clarkson Hospital Omaha at fifty seven. He had been in Anita much of his life as a contractor and builder and earlier worked for L V Wilson. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Christian church with Masonic services at the grave.
Mrs. Howard Joy and the infant are spending the week in Anita with the families of A. J. Joy and Mrs. Edith Turner, continuing family ties in Nevinsville, Iowa.
Members of the Loyal Circle Sunday School class hosted a farewell reception Friday at the Anita M. E. church for Rev. B. W. McEldowney who retires and moves to St. Charles Iowa. C. W. Garlock presented gifts including an electric reading lamp a bed spread and wool blankets. The McEldowneys thanked attendees table refreshments followed by a general good time.
The Loyal Circle Sunday School class of Anita M. E. church elected officers for the coming year at their regular monthly meeting hosted by Mrs. James C. Rickel. Grace Crandall will be president with Jessie Walker as vice president Margreath Stone treasurer and Emma Deeming secretary Luncheon followed. Next gathering will be at Mrs. Mae Hansen’s home.
The store promotes a new line called Gift Shop Gifts. Shoppers are invited to inspect the latest novelties at 42-1 Anita Dr. The message emphasizes novelty items and in store display.
Dr H E Campbell hosts a lively week of entertainment both day and night. Mrs T E Root visits sister Mrs Susie Barnyback in Seattle on return from Chicago wedding trip. Anna Plate house moved across tracks to North College Ave for rebuilding. Fred H Bell and son in Rochester auto accident. minor injuries. Congregational Ladies Missionary Society meets Friday at Mrs W H Wagner’s for officer elections. Social Circle bids farewell to Mrs E W McEldowney. Mrs A A Miller hosts event with a work basket gift and light refreshments.
Peter Scott of Adair looked after Iowa Electric Company interests in Anita Tuesday. F H Mueller and wife of Grant Iowa are spending the week in Anita at the home of Mr and Mrs C D Barber.
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