Paving Contracts End in Anita Under Cook & Stucker
Four street paving jobs in Anita completed by Cook and Stucker of Ottawa Kansas under Harry H Stucker ran from March to September 1923, totaling 62 500 square yards and 260 000 dollars. Labor cost 77000 dollars for Anita residents with 116 workers employed, 149 workdays and 31 lost to weather. Foreman Samuel E Hill remained through completion. the crew used cement gravel brick asphalt and tons of materials totaling large quantities.
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Anita
Cook & Stucker
Ottawa
Kansas
Harry H. Stucker
Cook & Stocker Company
Samuel E. Hill
Lawrence
Sam
Mrs Dr Sheeler Hosts Mothers Club at Home
Mrs. Dr. J. H. Sheeler entertained the Mothers' club at her home Thursday afternoon with a social gathering and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Sheeler
Clab
Wilsons visit Anita shows changes since residence
Zachariah Wilson of Red Oak Iowa spends the week in Anita with his brother Ben and sisters Mrs J H Mallory and Mrs G W Weimer and other relatives. He once lived in Anita and notes many changes in the town during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachariah Wilson
Red Oak
Iowa
Anita
Ben. Wilson
J. H. Mallory
G. W. Weimer
Mr. Wilson
Fire minimal damage to Exline home in South Anita
Fire touched the roof of Fred Exline’s dwelling in South Anita Tuesday morning as sparks from the chimney ignited the roof area. Quick action by the fire department and responders after the alarm limited the damage.
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Fred Exline and
South Anita
Des Moines Dispatcher Elmer W Stuart Visits Des Moines kin
Elmer W. Stuart of Des Moines a former Anita toy spent Thursday in the city visiting his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs H G Stuart and other relatives. He learned telegraphy in Anita and now holds a good position in the Rock Island train dispatcher office at Des Moines under Joe N Reynolds former resident manager of the Postal Telegraph Company.
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Elmer W. Stuart
Des Moines
Anita
W. A. Stuart
H. G. Stuart
Elmer
Joe. N. Reynolds
Postal Telegraph Company
Rock Island
Son of late Anita leader visits his birthplace town
C C Chafa of Keithsburg Illinois visits Anita, birthplace in the seventies, recalling his father Geo W Chafa a former Anita mayor and local council members Clint Saunders C M Myers Charlie Steinmetz Pete Fox Horace Denton and Gus Earl. Chafa runs grain coal and livestock business in Keithsburg and serves as mayor there.
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Cc. C. Chafa
Keithsburg
Ilinois
Anita
Geo. W. Chafa
Clint Saunders
C. M. Myers
Charlie Steinmetz
Pete Fox
Horace Denton
Anita to Build Catholic Church in Town and Surrounding Area
A parish for Anita nears certainty with plans to purchase land and raise 20000 to 30000 dollars for a church and priest residence. A committee led by Leo Rongers and partners will fundraise, with Rev. O Connor guiding details and a bishop's approval expected within two weeks.
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Anita
Leo Rongers
Hugh Farrell
Michael Tierney
Ernie Burke
Geo. Wild
Father O'Conner
Wiota
O'Connor
Man in Clarinda State Hospital Shows Improvement
It is reported Fred Meinke of Adair county, recently committed for treatment at the State Hospital in Clarinda, is very much improved.
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Fred Meinke
Adair County
Clarinda
Hubbell Family Reaches New California Home After Fifteen Day Journey
Leland E Hubbell his wife and baby left Anita on September 1 for San Bernardino California and arrived safely after fifteen days travel with no delays or tire troubles. Hubbell is free to choose from several lucrative offers in the area as his next position.
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Leland E. Hubbell
Anita
San Bernardino
California
Lee
Mrs Lowell Smith Visits Anita Relatives
Mrs Lowell Smith of Fort Dodge spends a week in Anita as guest of her sisters Mrs S V Jenkins and Miss Bessie Kirkham and brothers Homer and Jobo Kirkham. She is accompanied by her nephew Master George Kirkham, son of Sylvester Kirkham of Eagle Grove, whose mother has been in hospital for months receiving special treatment.
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Lowell Smith
Fort Dodge
George Kirkham
Sylvester Kirkham
Eagle Grove
Anita
S. V. Jenkins
Bessie Kirkham
Homer and
Jobo Kirkham
Hutton Family Plans Move to Los Angeles by Auto
Wm. J. Hutton and wife with son Clyde and wife are leaving Des Moines and staying a week in Anita with Mrs. Forshay and Mrs. Adair before moving to Los Angeles. They plan a western auto trip to locate permanently in California.
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Wm. J. Hutton
Clyde
Des Moines
Anita
Hutton
B. D. Forshay
G. M. Adair
Los Angeles
California
Coe White Returns to Anita After Years Away
Coe White, former Anita resident and son of L D White, visits Anita for a Home-Coming style reunion, meeting old friends after years in Greeley Colorado with the Electric Light Company. He survived a severe pole fall years ago but remains employed in a stable post.
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Coe White
Anita Boy
L. D. White
Clyde White
Wm. Cryer
Anita
Greeley
Colorado
Electric Light Company
Coe
North Anita party honors visitors with games and music
Miss Elizabeth Mathews of Shelby and Miss Kathryn Bergman of Des Moines were honored hosted by Miss Edna Carey and Louie Carey in North Anita Saturday. Irene Johnson won the first prize in progressive games while Miss Mathews took the consolation. A luncheon followed, served by the Misses Carey with aid from Misses Lola Campbell and Winifred Burns. Guests included Gladys Pray Lydia Kuehn Ida Doral Irene Johnson Ruby Gray and Mrs Bessie M Ward.
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Edna
Louie Carey
North Anita
Elizabeth Mathews
Shelby
Kathryn Bergman
Des Moines
Irene Johnson
Miss Mathews
Carey
Lola Campbell
Winifred Burns
Gladys Pray
Lydia Kuehn
Ida Doral
Ruby Gray
Bessie M. Ward
Return Visit Sparks nostalgia in Anita from Iowa City native
Mrs. Clara McGinnis of Iowa City, former Anita resident forty eight years ago, returns to her old hometown. She visits neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. Wilson and recalls the town’s growth while meeting friends from decades past. Her relatives include Orlando and Chas. Donaldson, with ties to Audubon and Delaware counties.
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Clara McGinnis
Iowa City
Anita
McGinnis
James Donaldson
Orlando
Chas. Donaldson
Audubon County
California
Chas
Delaware County
Wm. G. Wilson
Donaldson
Claude Faust
Chas. F. Chase
Atlantic News—Telegraph
Anita Times
Mrs Denison Pearce Visits Relatives in Moreland Oklahoma
Mrs Denison Pearce is visiting relatives and friends at Moreland Oklahoma during a family trip. She will stay for several days and attend local gatherings.
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Mrs. Denison Pearce
Moreland, Oklahoma
Mrs Malone and Crosley Visit Anita Friends
Mrs. B F Malone and Mrs Frank Crosley of Atlantic spent Tuesday in Anita visiting old friends and acquaintances.
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B. F. Malone
Frank Crosley
Atlantic
Anita
Occupancy Hopes Rise for Vacant Town Houses
While a few vacant dwellings remain, the text suggests most homes will be filled before cold weather arrives, reflecting a housing rebound in town and anticipating full occupancy.
Farmers rejoice as frost danger ends for local corn
Farmers celebrate that the corn crop in the area is safe from frost damage, promising increased income and stronger local circulation of money.
Former Anita Boy Admitted To Bar
Claude W. Smith a former Anita boy and brother of Mrs. H E Campbell has passed the required examination and is now licensed to practice law in this state. He previously served as Superintendent of Anita schools then led the U S Vocational school at Dwight Illinois and now heads the schools at Bussy Iowa for a new two year term. His old hometown friends congratulate him on this success.
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Claude W. Smith
Anita
H. E. Campbell
U. S. Vocational School
Dwight
Illinois
Bussy
Iowa
Claude
Guthrie County Convention Attendee Vera Hook at Casey
Miss Vera B. Hook attended the Guthrie county convention held at Casey Tuesday afternoon.
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Vera B. Hook
Guthrie County
Casey
Mahan couple to leave Guthrie Center for Anita work
J. V. Mahan and wife of Guthrie Center will reside in Anita for an indefinite period as Mr. Mahan accepts employment with Kunz Grain Company. O. W. Wheatily of Atlantic visited Anita yesterday to oversee repairs on his farm north of town.
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J. V. Mahan
Guthrie Center
Anita
Mr. Mahan
Kunz Grain Company
O. W. Wheatily
Atlantic
Local visitors tour Winterset and Des Moines trip
Joseph Denney with his wife and son and Mrs. Belle Yonker spent a few days visiting relatives and friends in Winterset Des Moines and nearby places last week.
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Joseph Denney
Belle Yonker
Winterset
Des Moines
Booth Son Appointed to U S Engineering Service
J Frank Booth the son of Mr and Mrs Haney Booth of this city has been in Baltimore for years and was recently appointed to a good position in the U S Engineering service at Washington D C.
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J. Frank Booth
Haney Booth
Baltimore
Maryland
U.S .Engineering Service
Washington, D. C
Fort Dodge Visitor James Cibert Visits Anita for Homecoming
James Cibert of Fort Dodge and former Anita resident spent a few days in town this week to attend the Homecoming and handle local business.
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James Cibert
Fort Dodge
Anita
Petty Family Heads to Tucson for Winter Treatment
Samuel Petty and his wife depart Saturday for Tucson Arizona to stay through the winter near their son Clarence B Petty an overseas veteran receiving treatment at the U S Sanitarium in Tucson.
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Samuel Petty
Tuscon
Arizona
Clarence B. Petty
U. S
Mrs Belle Yonker Returns Home From Lincoln Township Visit
Mrs. Belle Yonker of Shenandoah Iowa returns home after five weeks with her brother Joseph Denney and family in Lincoln township. She was accompanied by nephews Wesley Leslie and Cecil Denney who will make a brief visit in Shenandoah.
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Belle Yonker
Shenandoah
Iowa
Joseph Denney
Lincoln Township
Plumbers E. W. Noah & Son Move Action to Corning
E. W. Noah & Son, longtime Anita plumbers, have closed here and relocated to Corning to resume the same plumbing business.
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E. W. Noah & Son
Anita
Corning
Social gathering at Mrs Gray's Casey home
The Anita P. E. O. s were entertained Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Gray's home in Casey. The pleasant afternoon and good roads drew a large attendance.
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Anita P. E. O.'s
Spence Family Attends Anita Home-Coming Festival
William R. Spence his wife and son visit Anita spending the week with Andrew Weigand G A Roe and other relatives for the Home-Coming festival and related gatherings in the town.
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Wm. R. Spence
Walnut
Anita
Andrew Weigand
G. A. Roe
Mrs Geo O Smither Hosts L O C Luncheon at Home
Mrs Geo O Smither invited L O C members to a one o clock luncheon at her home on Friday. After the meal the group conducted routine business and enjoyed entertainment with Bridge the highlighted activity. Guests praised the pleasant session.
Poultry Shipment From Anita Proceeds to New York City
A carload of live poultry was shipped from Anita Produce Company on Saturday evening. The consignment was headed to a commission firm in New York City and was accompanied by D. R. Donohoe.
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The
Anita Produce Company
New York City
D. R. Donohoe
Homecoming Guest E. F. Houston Visit Anita
E F Houston of Orion Illinois arrives for Anita homecoming as an early resident guest. He stays with his brother in law Samuel C Turner and wife and recalls Anita and its people from thirty five years ago. He remains a welcome and interested visitor to the town.
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E. F. Houston
Orion
Illinois
Anita
Samuel C.turner
Mr. Houston
Horses injured in drag team accident near box car
One of Tim Knowlston's horses in the drag team was badly injured while trying to run away. It crashed headfirst into a box car on the passing track, sustaining a long deep gash.
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Tim Knowlston
Trumbull Hosts Chicago Couple and Relative Guests
Ralph Williams and his wife from Chicago visited Saturday with L. B. Trumbull and family. Mrs Williams is the niece of L. B. Trumbull and daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Trumbull of Adair, accompanied by her mother.
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Ralph Williams
Chicago
Williams
L. B. Trumbull
Pleasant Helping Hand Club Session In Lincoln Township
The Helping Hand Club met at Mrs. E. E. Soper’s home in Lincoln township for an all day session. Fourteen members attended and enjoyed a chicken dinner hosted by Mrs. Soper with assistance from Mrs. Louise Elliott of Atlantic. Members quilted and addressed club business while visitors included Mesdames Armen trout, Chris Miller, Wm. Watson, Frank Schwenke, O. H. Elliott, and Miss Emma June Scholl. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Chas. Borth.
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E. E. Soper
Lincoln Township
Louise Elliott
Atlantic
Mesdames H. G. Armentrout
Chris Miller
Wm. Watson
Frank
P. E. O. Sisterhood Guests at Grey Home Casey
The P. E. O. Sisterhood of Anita attended a meeting hosted by Mesdames F. L. Grey F. R. Valentine and D. D. Buchannan at the Grey home in Casey. The program included musical selections by Mrs. Buchannan Mrs. Dr. I. H. Sheeler and readings by Mrs. E. S. Holton and Mrs. Hansen. A two course luncheon was served. Anita members present included Mesdames J. A. Wagner W. H. Wagner W. E. Fish E. B. Holton M. C. Hansen H. O. Stone I. H. Sheeler Leon Voorhees W. F. Kirkham G. F. Lattig and H. E. Campbell.
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P. E. O. Sisterhood
Anita
Shooting Affair Is Settled In Anita Lawsuit
The long running suit of A E Goold against Anita city marshal A D Dean and six posse members ended with a $2000 payment and court dismissal. Goold and Earl Alexander were shot in June 1921 near Anita while crossing in a car believed to be fleeing mail pouches at Arion Iowa. Trial had begun here with a directed verdict for the defense before the supreme court ordered retrial.
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Finis
A. E
Gilly)Goold
A.D. Dean
Anita
Lake Bear
T. T. Saunders
H. G. Highley
John Ruggles
Goold
Earl Alexander
Arion
Iowa
Swan
Clovis
Martin
Lynch & Byers
E.S. Holton
Harold Ziegler
Wheeler
Supreme Court
Atlantic News-Telegraph
Vernon sells Auburn printing plant in Iowa
R D Vernon has disposed of his newspaper and job printing plant at Auburn Iowa.
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R. D. Vernon
Auburn
Iowa
Chaffee Brothers Attend Anita Home Coming
Samuel Chaffee of Parsons Kansas and William Chaffee of Golden City Missouri, well known Anita vicinity residents, attended the Home Coming this week.
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Samuel Chaffee
Parsons
Kansas
Wm. Chaffee
Golden City
Missouri
Anita
Friends of John F Just Report His Condition Improves
Friends of John F Just, who recently visited him at Atlantic hospital where he has been for several weeks, report his condition as much improved after receiving special treatment for bodily ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Just
the Atlantic Hospital
Miss Mullins Recovering After Mayo Hospital Operation
Miss Mabel Mullins of Adair formerly operated at Anita Rural telephone exchange underwent surgery at Mayo Brothers hospital in Rochester Minnesota and is reported making rapid and satisfactory recovery.
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Mabel Mullins
Adair
Anita Rural Telephone Exchange
Mayo Bros. Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
Odell Studying Bible Course at Drake University
Rev. Chas. N. Odell, former pastor of Anita Christian church, studies a special Bible course at Drake University Des Moines and fills a Stuart church appointment on Sundays. He first entered Drake in September 1915, left that year, and returned to studies in 1922.
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Chas. N. Odell
Anita Christian Church
Drake University
Des Moines
Stuart
Mrs Wagner Hosts Anita Literary Club Noted Women Talk
Mrs Wm H Wagner entertained the Anita Literary Club at her home on Thursday afternoon. Miss Vera Hook and Mrs O W Shaffer shared facts about noted women, receiving so with interest. A delicious luncheon followed with Mrs George Scholl, Mrs R A Suplee, and Mrs G M Adair assisting.
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Wm. H. Wagner
Anita Literary Club
Vera Hook
O. W. Shaffer
Wagner
George Scholl
R. A. Suplee
G. M. Adair
Breakfast Gathering for Queens at Community Park
A Sunday morning breakfast at 7:00 in Community Park featured curling smoke from Dutch ovens, bacon and eggs, coffee, buttered toast, jelly, and fruit. Attendees included Edna Carey, Louie Carey, June Karns, Lydia Kuehn, Gladys Pray, Ruby Gray, Eva May, and Mrs. Bessie M. Ward. Out of town guests were Elizabeth Mathews of Shelby and Kathryn Bargman of Des Moines.
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Edna
Louie Carey
June Karns
Lydia Kuehn
Gladys Pray
Ruby Gray
Eva May
Bessie M. Ward
Elizabeth Mathews
Shelby
Kathryn Bargman
Des Moines
Missionary Society Enjoys Japan Study Session
Congregational Church Missionary Society members met Friday at Mrs. H. E. Campbell’s home to study Japan led by Mrs. W. E. Fish. Participants wore Japanese costumes and served themed refreshments. The program included piano and violin solos, a Japanese folk dance, and a duet. Mrs. A. A. Robertson reported on the Atlantic convention.
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Congregational Church Missionary Society
H. E. Campball
Japan
W.E. Fish
J. H. Sheeler
L. R. Johnson
H. E. Campbell
da. C. Stone
I. H. Sheeler
Jane Scholl
Frieda Scholl
A. A. Robertson
Atlantic
Former Anita Man Alfred W. White Dead in Tacoma
Alfred W. White, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Wm White of Anita, died in Tacoma Washington after a year and a half illness from paralysis. He was sixty eight, born in St Lawrence county New York, survived by his parents five children and several siblings and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. White
Alfred W. White
Tacoma
Washington
Mr. White
St. Lawrence County
New York
Anita
L. D. White
Chas. White
Woodward
Oklahoma
Chas. Sanderson
Libbie Chambers
Ruth Johnson
Avoca
Lowa
Genia Henderson
Wiota
Transient Pilferers Do Profitable Work
Unusual petty thefts during Anita Home-Coming events saw out of town suspects with several ladies coats wraps and valuables stolen from autos. Local honesty blamed but doors left unlocked. a change in habit is expected.
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Anita
Adair Couple Among Warms at Home-Coming
Hon. R.O. Garber and his wife from Adair were among the many visitors at the Home-Coming event, joining local residents in the observance and social gathering downtown.
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R.O. Garber
Adair
Miss Ruth Peyton and Frank Graham Visit Oak Ridge
Miss Ruth Peyton of Ames and Frank Graham of Valley Junction visited the Graham homes in the Oak Ridge vicinity during a recent stay.
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Ruth Peyton
Ames
Frank Graham
Valley Junction
Graham
Oak Ridge
Doctor J L Bennett Retired Physician of Anita
Doctor J L Bennett a prominent physician and surgeon from Anita who practiced in the seventies is living in contented retirement at his home in Kearney Nebraska.
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J. L. Bennett
Anita
Kearney
Nebraska
Clifton man sells apples near Anita at good price
H W Patten of Clifton Colorado formerly from Anita and Adair areas drove a car load of Colorado apples to Anita this week and disposed of a large quantity at a satisfactory price.
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H.W. Patten
Clifton
Colorado
Anita and
Adair
Anita
Marean Couple Visited Anita Friends Wednesday Evening
W. A. Marean and his wife from Adair visited Anita on Wednesday greeting many old friends. Mrs. Marean was formerly Miss Carrie Anders, long time employee at the Anita telephone exchange.
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W. A. Marean
Adair
Anita
Marean
Carrie Anders
Anita Telephone Exchange
Mrs. Elliott’s Iowa Visit With John Elliot Family
Mrs. O. H. Elliott returned from Aces Iowa after a pleasant visit with the John Elliot family formerly of Anita. John and his family are reported to be doing well in business.
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O. H. Elliott
Aces
Iowa
John Elliot
Anita
John
Epworth League Elects Officers for Six Months
The Epworth League of the M. E. Church held officer elections for the next six months. Elected were President Ida Wade. First Vice Helen Trumbull. Second Vice Dorothy Dinsmore. Third Vice James McEldowney. Fourth Vice Florence Rieke. Secretary and Social Editor Jessie Dean. Treasurer Emma Wahe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
The
M. E. Church
Ida Wade
Helen Trumbull
Dorothy Dinsmore
James McEldowney
Florence Rieke
Jessie Dean
Emma Wahe
Sunshine Club Meets at Mrs. Trimmer’s Home in Lincoln Township
The Sunshine Club gathered Thursday at the Lincoln township residence of Mrs. J. G. Trimmer for a pleasant day of varied activities and entertainment followed by refreshments. Members present include Mesdames Ira Ruggles Ed Weatherby Earl Anderson Harold Duff Wm Wahler Chas Schör David Biggs John Dill Chas Anderson A L Turner Clyde Moore Herman Robson G C King Elmer Zanders Roy Duff Guy Rasmussen J H Trimmer Hannal Walz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
J. G. Trimmer
Lincoln Township
Ira Ruggles
Ed. Weatherby
Earl Anderson
Harold Duff
Wm. Wahlert
Chas. Scho!r
David Biggs
John Dill
Chas. Anderson
A. L. Turner
Clyde Moore
Herman Robson
G. C. King
Elmer Zanders
Roy Duff
Guy Rasmussen
J. H. Trimmer
Hannal Walz
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