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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1928
Page
1
A Cass County candidate for auditor explains a recent operation prevents a full county canvass. He was nominated at the June primary and asks voters to support him at the polls on Tuesday November 6 seeking to serve Cass County with courtesy and efficiency if elected.
Unita Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Elvira E. Hyde's home with Past President Hyde installing officers for the coming year: Genevieve DeMent president, Madeline Broderson first vice president, Ruth Williams second vice president, Gertrude Bartley recording secretary, Inez Stone corresponding secretary, Eliza Biggs treasurer, Mary Reed historian, Roma Newton chaplain, Mary Chastain sergeant at arms. A past president’s jewel was presented to the retiring president. A bazaar is planned for November and delegates to the ninth district conference were named: Mrs. Iona Smither and Mrs. Ruth Williams to Malvern, Iowa, with retiring County Committeewoman Genevieve DeMent attending as county delegate. A county Legion and Auxiliary meeting is set for October 19 at the K P Hall, Anita. Refreshments were served.
Anita's first regular season game ends 33 to 0 against Casey. Casey's weight and experience gave them an edge, though Anita showed pluck with solid second-half defense limiting Casey to one touchdown. Attendance held despite poor weather. Anita prepares for Friday game against Extra.
A Sunday Register photo shows two large ships including the Lexington. Benjamin Hereth, brother of Miss Lesetta Hereth of this city, works in the aviation service aboard the Lexington. During a Boston visit she toured the ship for inspection and found it unusually interesting.
A box social and community program with attractions at Lincoln Center Community Building on October 19 at 8:00 P M. Anna Rupperle from District 5 and Mabel Tuttle from District 4 are noted participants.
Charles Henry Stocking born April 3 1851 in New York state died October 9 1928 at his granddaughter Avis Poncelow’s home in Loup City Nebraska. He moved from Greene and Madison counties to Audubon and married Katie L Allen in 1871 and Emma Bartlett in 1902. He leaves a son and daughter in law five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the M E church Audubon Friday at 2 PM with interment in Maple Grove cemetery. He was an uncle of J B Cecil.
Mr and Mrs Joe Kopp and Mr and Mrs Frank Kopp hosted a dinner party at the Joe Kopp home in Anita. A delicious three course dinner was served at 6 30. Guests included Rev Fr P N Mc Dermott Atlantic Rev Fr M J O Connor Wiota Rev Fr P N O Donnell Mr and Mrs George J Anstey Mr and Mrs John Cruise Mr and Mrs Mike Barry Mr and Mrs John Anstey Mr and Mrs Geo Cruise Miss Mary Roach Mas Sena. The evening was spent pleasantly at cards.
Harvey Carey of Mitchell South Dakota son of Mrs Louie Elliott Carey a former Anita resident spent several days in the city last week returning home from the American Legion National convention in San Antonio Texas He visited Carey families relatives and old friends during his stay.
In the matter of the estate of Helen Dockstader deceased the court announces the appointment of an administratrix. The notice records the administrative action and directs interested parties to respond as required by probate procedure. The deceased name and estate context are central to the filing.
Administratrix Anna Forsythe of Helen Dockstader late of Cass county Iowa requests all creditors and claimants to present their claims per law for allowance and payment. Dated October 16, 1928. Swan Martin and Martin, attorneys for the estate.
Republican Auditor candidate Mrs. Pearl G. Clovis spent Monday in Anita and vicinity meeting voters and soliciting support for the general election on November 6. She recently returned from Rochester Minnesota after a major operation that limits her campaign activities but she plans to meet more voters and vows faithful, efficient service if elected.
Mrs. Hattie Wood Harkins hosted a picnic at her Wiota home on Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. Fred Engle, longtime residents now living in Clarkston Washington. More than forty old friends joined in with baskets, lunch was cafeteria style, and fond memories and renewed friendship warmth filled the gathering. The Engles praised their new home and assured guests that the latch string always hangs out to Iowa friends.
The notice instructs customers to start feeding hens and laying pullets with Sar gent's LAYING MASH at Bartley’s Feed Store, highlighting the product and location for poultry owners.
Mrs. H E Campbell entertained a large group of longtime friends and former neighbors of Dora Sloan Maxwell of Ames Iowa in Anita for an afternoon of reminiscences. The gathering recalled people and events from years past and many familiar faces. Delicious refreshments were served.
L. B. Trumbull and his wife plan a residence change this week moving to Hedrick Iowa to visit their daughter and son in law Mrs O G Shepherd before settling elsewhere in Iowa or Illinois for Mr Trumbull to start a new business Maggie Miller Trumbull daughter of the late Godfrey Miller reflects on leaving the old Anita home noting her family’s early roots in the town
Anita, Thursday October 18th brings a car load of Colorado apples on track. Varieties include Delicious Grimes Golden and Jonathan. Mrs Ruth Kopp was a record caller Thursday.
J. D. McDermott and his wife were Sunday dinner guests of Wm. H. Armstrong and his daughter. In the afternoon they attended a picnic at the Joe Harkins home honoring Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Engle of Clarks ton Washington who are visiting relatives in the old home community after an absence of years.
Numerous group photos of all grades and school organizations were taken last week. The photographer is not responsible for poor subjects that hinder first class pictures.
Lincoln Center church bazaar netted 70 dollars for the Sunday School fund and local leaders discussed clergy and politics. A letter from Dale Hansen in West Palm Beach describes Florida’s devastating storm with massive property loss, many deaths, and Palm Beach in ruins as Miami escaped harm.
The Congregational church announces an all day quilting event Thursday led by the Ladies Aid Society with a covered dish lunch at noon. Bible School attendance rose to 113 last Sunday toward a 125 goal. Next Sunday features Dr. P A Johnson, superintendent of Iowa Congregational churches, at morning services and a 2:00 pm session. Endeavor Societies meet at 6:30 and evening services at 7:30 with a sermon on The Legacy of a Life.
Mrs. Margaret E. Weise of Iowa City, a former Anita resident, mails a check in payment for the local home paper.
Announcement lists a brick corner building 25 by 60 feet on Main Street in Anita, suitable for any business. The notice notes contact details with G. M. DeCamp and mentions a social dinner gathering Tuesday at the Kelley home with J F Engle, John C Kelley, and A J Nelson, longtime neighbors from Wiota.
Old fashioned Hour hound cough drops offered by Bongers Bros priced at 29 cents per pound in a local ad. The short notice highlights a bargain on a traditional remedy from Bongers Bros.
The Anita City Library announces new titles including Mid-Pacific by James Norman Hall Blades by Geo Barr McCutchen Under the Tonto Rim by Zane Grey Show Girl by J P McEvoy Peacock Feathers by Temple Bailey Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Wilson Cherry Square by Grace Richmond Six New Numbers of the Bobbsey Twins by Laura Lee Hope.
The Lincoln Center Sunday School bazaar and program raised 70 dollars. A comforter handmade by the ladies was won by Frank Daughenbaugh who returned it to the school and it sold to Grover King for 4.10 dollars.
Dr and Mrs W E Fish returned from a trip visiting relatives in Des Moines Waverly and Aberdeen South Dakota They also saw Mrs Stella Murphy Fish former Anita teacher now in Mayo Bros hospital Rochester Minnesota recovering from breast cancer operation
The Anita Literary Club holds its regular meeting at Mrs G M DeCamp's home on Thursday afternoon October 18. Following the business session there is a program and refreshments. Roll call is to be answered with a book I have read or would like to read.
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