Reed Couple Enjoy Westward Vacation Visits and Yellowstone
Wm. S. Reed and wife vacationed through the northwest visiting Portland Oregon Hubbard and Anita connections. They met President Coolidge at the Black Hills summer White House and toured Yellowstone. A health scare shortened the return trip but the eight saw varied northern country life and reconnected with Cass county people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. S. Reed and
Portland
Oregon
James Reed
Ed. S. Wolfer
Hubbard
Anita
Wolfer
White House
Black Hills
Coolidge
Yellowstone National Park
Reed
Payette
Idaho
Lattig
George W
Elmer F
Cyrus J
Charles P
Guy F. Lattig
E W Blakesley
Anita Times
Eph
Mee
Cass County
Getting Back to Normalcy at Stuhr Mercantile
John R. Stuhr of the Stuhr mercantile store recovers from a summer flu and hopes to resume duty soon. In his absence Mrs. Stuhr, their son John, Miss Vera Hook, and others keep the business running smoothly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Stuhr
Stuhr Wercantile Store
Former Anita resident Mrs Pote dies aged sixty eight
Former Anita resident Mrs M L Pote died last week at her son Melvin’s home five miles south of Fontanelle at sixty eight years two months twelve days. She mothered eleven children four of whom died in infancy and her eldest daughter Eva Annetta Halsey King died July 11 1917 in Elmhurst California. Husband died in 1910. Funeral services were at the M E church in Menlo with six sons as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Menlo
Enjoying Great Outdoors
Automobiles loaded with camping gear travel through Anita bound for east and west. The scene captures a public mood of taking every chance to enjoy life outdoors. Residents are described as an upbeat, content group embracing outdoor recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Adam Happy Bunch
Hobart Newton Ends Vacation in Anita Visit
Hobart E. Newton district court clerk Cass county ended his summer vacation with a stop in Anita to see his parents Mr and Mrs Ed L Newton and other relatives. He attended the state meeting of the American Legion in Des Moines as an interested visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart E. Newton
Cass County
Anita
Ed. L. Newton
Hobe
The
American Legion
Des Moines
Omaha horseman Frank Brown visits city
Frank Brown of Omaha has spent a week visiting his mother Mrs. Fred Denison and his brother Earl Brown and wife. He works in the horse business on a wholesale scale buying and selling top horses and shipping them to eastern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown
Omaha
Fred Denison
Earl Brown
Frank
S. W. Clark Spends Sunday at Anita Home
S. W. Clark spent Sunday at his home in Anita, enjoying a quiet weekend with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Clark
Anita
Visit Shenandoah Stations Shown by Duthie Family
Mr and Mrs Vernon Duthie and family with Mrs Oliver Huff and son Clifford traveled to Shenandoah Iowa this week then returned via Red Oak visiting relatives. Principal attractions included the Henry Field and Earl May broadcasting stations at Shenandoah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Duthie
Oliver Huff
Clifford
Shenandoah
Iowa
Red Oak
Henry Field
Earl Earl May
Steele Gissibl Wedding at M E Parsonage
Miss Phyllis J. Steele and Howard S. Gissibl wed at the M E parsonage in Atlan tic Iowa on August 24 1927. The couple plans a quiet honeymoon and will reside on a farm southeast of Anita with many friends greeting their future happiness.
Visiting Here After Twenty Years
Mrs. S. R. Beecher of Scotland South Dakota visits the An ita vicinity after more than twenty years. She stays with sisters Mrs. Peter Scott Sr Mrs. QO Currier and old friends. She is joined by daughter-in-law Mrs Chas Beecher of Scotland, sister of Mrs Avery Stephenson and Mrs Barhikouan S R Beecher a second cousin of the late Rev Henry Ward Beecher noted preacher and longtime pastor of Plymouth Church New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Beecher
Scotland
South Dakota
Anita
Peter Scott
QO. C. Currier
Chas. Beecher
Avery Stephenson
Barhikouan
Mrs. Gis sibl suffers two paralytic strokes in Lincoln township
Mrs. Joseph F. Gissibl, longtime Lincoln township resident, endured two paralytic strokes Monday evening at six and eight oclock. She lies in critical condition at home while Dr. H. E. Campbell attends her through the night and expresses little hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Gissibs
Lincoln Township
Mother Gissibl
H. E. Campbell
Gissibl
Joy-riding limited to city streets and mild speeds
The piece notes that joy-riding by an exclusive group is mostly confined to paved streets around town where the speed limit is rarely violated beyond fifteen miles an hour unless it is for a meal or to escape rain.
They Still Write Em Despite Funds Penalty
The piece notes many people write checks on banks lacking funds and suggests those bouncing checks bear responsibility when penalties or consequences arise.
Guests of Anita Relatives Visit Massena Family
Mrs. Mary Black of Massena visited Anita last week as a guest of her brother E. W. Holmes his wife and niece Mrs. H P Ziegler and family. Mrs Black and her late husband A F Black long time Massena residents were among early settlers in the Massena vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Black
Massena
Anita
E. W. Holmes
H. P. Ziegler
Anitaites in California report on Haver family moves
A letter from George Haver of Pasadena describes family updates. His wife remains seriously injured from an auto crash, daughter Haz is slowly recovering, and son Harry Hare plans a 30 day Canada vacation with his family while George oversees building work. Other sons Frank Elmer George and Charlie are employed, and daughter Fannie Paige with her husband operate in San Bernardino's electrical trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Haver
Issiue
Anita
Atlantic
Pasadena
California
Haz
Harry Hare
Canada
George
Haver
Frank
Elmer
Charlie
Fannie Paige
San Bernardino
Miss Harris Returns From Summer School to Begin Teaching
Miss Russia Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Harris of the Berea vicinity returned from Cedar Falls where she attended state teachers college during the summer months and will begin duties as a teacher in the fall term This is her third year at the teachers college where she specializes in many branches of educational work and is proficient at teaching
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia Harris
A. L. Harris
Berea
Cedar Falls
State Teachers’ College
Miss Harris
Teachers’ College
Umpire Fleees After Tied Game at Gobbler's Knob
A fast game at Gobbler's Knob near Anita ended in a tie after the umpire left town. No further details or sightings have been reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gobbler’s Knob
Anita
Adair
Photos of Veterans Sought For Cass County Group
Miss Martha Watson of the Iowa state historical department seeks photographs of Phillip A. Brooks who was killed at St Mihiel on September 12 1918 and Leo Jennings who died October 6 1918 while en route overseas. Images will be placed in the Iowa State Historical Building Des Moines. Contact Ralph W. Cockshoot in Atlantic Iowa if you can provide photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Martha Watson
World War Activities Branch
Iowa State Historical Department
Phillip A. Brooks
St. Mihiel
Leo Jennings
Iowa State Historical Building
Des Moines
Ralph W. Cockshoot
Atlantic
Iowa
Old-Timer Worthing Visits Anita Recalling Years Gone By
Wilbur F. Worthing, Anita resident and longtime merchant with Worthing Bros., stopped in town last week while en route from Aztec New Mexico to Boston to visit daughter Hazlett. He noted many changes and was warmly welcomed by old friends. His wife, daughter of the Bosley family, had died several months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur F. Worthing
Anita
Worthing Bros
Solon A
Frank O. Worthing
Aztec
New Mexico
Boston
Massachusetts
Hazlett
Worthing
L. Bosley
Wm. H. Bosley
Cass County
Will Go to Paris From Des Moines Legion Meeting
L. S. Drew of Dexter was elected a delegate to the National Legion meeting to be held in Paris France at the upcoming convention in Des Moines. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Horace Drew of Atlantic and his mother May Fisher Drew once lived in Anita before marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Des Moines
L. S. Drew
Dexter
Stuart
National Legion
Paris
France
Horace &. Drew
Atlantic
May Fisher
Anita
Drew
Tourists praise Anita hospitality on Keystone Park stop
A traveler en route to New York from Colorado praised Anita for the hospitality shown by its people during an overnight stay. He told a Record representative that among all camps along the journey, Anita residents stood out for their kindness to the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Park
New York
Colorado
Wich
Anita
Old Resident Improves After Eye Operation
Wm. H. Armstrong a well known farmer from the Anita and Wiota areas underwent a delicate eye operation in an Omaha hospital. He remains at home under special treatment and is recovering as rapidly as his condition allows. Friends are pleased by his improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Armstrong
Anita
Wiota
Omaha
Armstrong
Editor’s Call Sparks Brief Mentor Wish
The Record notes a Wednesday evening call from Floyd Gissils Herman Baier Bruce Wilbourn Grover King and Faye Peterson who wanted to learn editing. They soon withdrew after hearing that many pages use half baked raw material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Record
Floyd Gissils
Herman Baier
Bruce Wilbourn
Grover King
Faye Peterson
Duthie Wins 4-H Contest Sets Sights On Greenfield
Miss Lois Duthie daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon Duthie won first place in Summit township 4 H Club Adair County with a score of 97 percent and will advance to the Adair county contest in Greenfield with strong prospects of winning. Health contests draw nationwide interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois’ Duthie
Vernon Duthie
Summit Township
Adair County
Greenfield
Taylor Soper Wedding Ties Berea and Lincoln Families
Miss Ruth H. Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs I N Taylor of the Berea community and Glen E Soper son of Mrs Elmer E Soper of Lincoln township wed at the M E parsonage in Atlantic Iowa. The ceremony led by Rev E A Moore featured a ring exchange in the presence of relatives. The couple plan a honeymoon and will reside on a farm near Anita after the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Parsonage
Atlantic
Iowa
Phyllis J. Steele
William Steele
Berea
Howard S. Gissibl
Joseph F. Gissibl
Lincoln Township
E. A. Moore
C. A. Holaday
Anita
Ruth H. Taylor
I. N. Taylor
Glen E. Soper
Elmer E. Soper
Marvin Taylor
Will Turn Pond and Grounds into Resort Near Anita
Menefee's Park five miles southeast of Anita and southwest of Adair will become a pleasure resort funded by Adair businessmen and others. The lake deepened and beach sanded, a band stand will rise and up to date equipment installed. The Anita Concert Band provided music at the opening as management plans continued improvements to attract the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menefee’s Park
Anita
Adair
Othadause
Recovers From Long Illness Charlie Workman
Charlie Workman, longtime janitor of the Anita high school, has recovered enough from a yearlong illness to leave home and socialize with neighbors and friends, bringing good news to the community who know his genial nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Workman
Charlie
Workman
Anita High School
Mrs Gretchen Ellsworth Visits City Family
Mrs Gretchen Ellsworth and her two young daughters from the Corning area stayed several days in the city this week at the home of her mother Mrs D C Reed and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretchen Ellsworth
Corning
City
Death of Leonard Shaefer Adair youth 1927
Leonard Shaefer born June 5 1908 in Guthrie County died August 21 1927 at age nineteen. He lived on a farm west of Adair with parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Shaefer and siblings Leona Jeanette Lester Clarence Ray. He attended Adair high school class of 1926 and was baptised Lutheran and attended Presbyterian Sunday School. Funeral services were at First Presbyterian Church with Rev J M Berg and burial in Sunny Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Shaefer
Elmer Shaefer
Wss
Guthrie County
Adair
Mr. Shaefer
Leona
Jeanette
Lester
Clarence
Ray
Leonard
Presbyterian Sunday School
First Presbyterian Church
J. M. Berg
Sunny Hill
Adair News
Fort Collins Conservatory of Music issues 1927 28 catalogue
Colorado State Agricultural College Conservatory of Music in Fort Collins releases its 1927 28 catalogue detailing programs for voice culture opera oratorio public school music and chorus directing. Alexander Emslie heads the faculty as director with Mrs Emslie teaching piano and music history. D Carl Carson leads band instrument instruction and heads city school regimental bands with his daughters Dorothy and Lenore also part of the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado State Agricultural College Conservatory of Music
Fort Collins
Alexander Emslie
Simpson College
Indianola
Iowa
Conservatory
Emslie
Simpson
D. Carl Carson
Anita
Atlantis
Corps
Ihe
Dorothy
Lenore
Jessie Dean and John E Deist Jr Wed in Glendale
Miss Jessie Dean daughter of Mrs Maude Dean longtime Anita resident married John E Deist Jr at The Little Church of the Flowers Glendale The ceremony was by Glendale Lutheran pastor Attendants were Evelyn Dean and Kenneth Bowers Honeymoon by boat to San Francisco and a motor trip to Lake Arrowhead They will reside in Glendale Mr Deist works for the Stationers Corporation Los Angeles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Flowers
Glendale
California
Jessie Dean
Maude Dean
Anita
John E. Deist, Jr
John E. Deist
Glendale Lutheran Church
Evelyn Dean
Kenneth Bowers
San Francisco
Lake Arrowhead
Deist
The
Stationers Corporation
Los Angeles
Mrs Mary Moore Recovers From Auto Wreck Injuries
Mrs Mary Moore who suffered severe injuries in a car wreck three miles west of Anita on a Des Moines trip has recovered enough to return home to Omaha. Her daughter stayed to help, and both were moved to Omaha Thursday in a DeMent garage car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Moore
Anita
Des Moines
Omaha
Canadian siblings visit Anita area locals in Cass county
Merle Marsh and his sister Misa Illa Marsh of Arcola Saskatchewan Canada are visiting their parents longtime Anita residents Mr. and Mrs. David Marsh. They are joined by Miss Della Riachling from Arcola for a tour of the United States with focus on Cass county and nearby wonders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Marsh
Misa Illa Marsh
Arcola
Sask
Canada
David Marsh
Anita
Avery Stephenson
Earl Anderson
Della Riachling
United States
Cass County
Barber Shop Change In Winterset Iowa
Dell Wilson and his partner have purchased a Winterset barber shop and take possession this week. Wilson, former North Side barber shop owner, was in town Friday visiting friends and mentioned they previously operated in Anita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Wilson
North Side
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Smith
Anita
Winterset
Iowa
Gave Them a Lesson at the Record Office
Mrs Illa Marsh and Miss Della Kraehling from Arcola Saskatchewan spent the week visiting Anita and nearby. They were welcome callers at the Record office on Saturday and received their first instruction in newspaper making. Marsh works at Arcola telephone central station and Kraehling at Bank of Montreal Arcola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illa Marsh
Della Kraehling
Arcola
Sask
Canada
Anita
Record Office
Miss Marsh
Arcola Telephone Company
Central Station
Miss Kraehling
Bank of Montreal
John Pearce Leads Chicago Market Yearling Shipment
John Pearce returned last week from Chicago with a carload of yearling steers that topped the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pearce
Chicago
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West
Shenandoah Stations
Steele-Gissibl
News OF
Anitaites
Spirit OF
Bangers Bros
Rexall
Taylor-Soper
BRIDE
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