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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
4
Miss Ermine Brown, an accomplished young lady and competent instructor, is in charge of the Berea schools this year. The C O Z Club members were royally entertained last Wednesday at Mrs Andrew Weigand’s home with Halloween decor and ample refreshments enjoyed by all attendees.
Anita Real Estate Exchange has added several desirable residence properties to its published list. Potential buyers may inquire for cash purchases or favorable terms by contacting A D Dean. Anita, Lona, and Margaret Ethel Biggs celebrated Margaret Ethel’s sixth birthday with a party for about twenty five children hosted by Anita Public Schools.
A satirical verse urges reckless driving by mixing a drunk, fast car with a doomed driver. It describes soaking the person in liquor, placing them in the vehicle, and later disposing of the body in a satin-lined box with a grim garnish of powers.
Mrs Laura M Burnett widow of Geo W Burnett formerly of Anita moves to Marshfield Missouri to live with daughter Maude. W C T U members met Oct 11 at Mrs S T Perry home with delegates elected for Ames state convention and a program including recitations and a violin solo.
Levi Purvis born June 12 1862 died at home south of Moravia on September 4 1921. He married Anna Amarine September 9 1885 and survives with four sons Roy Ed Karl Ernest and daughter Pearl Hiatt. Funeral at Moravia M E B church September 6 with Masonic lodge, interment Moravia Cemetery.
Among recent graduates from Anita High School the list shows students pursuing education at institutions such as Hospital at Clinton Iowa The State University of Iowa Des Moines University California Ames College Atlantic Iowa and Creighton College Omaha Also last year’s graduates are teaching school including Vera Beaver Cleo Gipple Lela Koob Gladys Pray Minnie Simon Fae Taylor and others
A notice declares all sales must be cash only due to prevailing conditions. Mentions MOTOR SALES Co and Grandmother's Bread slogan. Also notes Mrs Mildred Hallam and two children with Dr and Mrs W E K Fish returning to Denver.
The regular Teachers Examination will be held October 26, 11, and 28 1921 at the Court House Atlantic Iowa. Myrtle R Hardenbergh County Superintendent 43 16. Mrs Andrew Weigand was a Record caller Friday.
An ad from Anita Drug Co promotes Protexol as a sure treatment for lice and mites in chickens hogs and other stock. The notice also mentions examinations on November 12 for the election of a postmaster at Bridgewater.
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