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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
8
Fragmentary notice mentions Mrs Foit and Mrs George Leting Wei with reference to Saturday events. Details are unreadable but imply a local social or legal notice involving two women and an upcoming Saturday.
The Standard Oil Company listing urges readers to order gasoline and oil in advance for potential delivery disruptions. The notice notes Sabbath service all day and introduces Rev Eben A Thomas as the new pastor. The finance committee asks every member to participate in a canvass after morning service.
The Church of Christ in Anita announces weekly services led by Minister James Teelers. Bible School on Sunday. Morning worship at 11 30. Christian endeavor at 8 50 P M. Evening preaching at 7 30 P M forming a series on opportunities open doors. Guests welcomed.
A note from Fred. B. Dennis, Standard Oil Co. resident manager, urges farmers to lay in gasoline and kerosene while weather and roads are favorable for prompt delivery. Orders placed now will be filed promptly and ready if conditions change. The message adds that potato whiskey is the latest production to lift spirits.
Chas Armstrong fractured his wrist and suffered an impacted hip fracture after a stepladder collapsed while he was applying asbestos insulation to steam pipes in the high school auditorium Monday afternoon. He was sent home, then admitted to Creston hospital for expert care. The injuries are painful and require a long recovery. Fontanelle Observer. A H F Ziegler was a record caller Friday.
An Idaho editor Calvin Keller announces he will sell his controlling interest in the Independent of Payette Idaho. He seeks a capable town man to take over and run a real newspaper in the new county seat. Keller plans to devote his attention to law and notes a strong apple crop and prunes. Other items report local visits and moves and a Massena priest assigned to Camp Dodge.
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