Organization perfected American Legion Auxiliary at Anita Post 210
The American Legion Auxiliary of Anita Post 210 was permanently organized on Friday September 4 with Mrs Herriott of Stuart and Miss Hazel Davis of Atlantic installing officers led by President Elvira Hyde and Vice Presidents Ella Biggs and Fays Burkhart. Dues are 1.50 yearly and charter membership is open for those joining within ninety days. The next meeting is Friday September 18 at 7 00 PM with full attendance urged.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Anita Post No. 210
Chorce
Herriott
Stuart
Hazel Davis
Atlantic
Elvira Hyde
Ella Biggs
Fays Burkhart
Leo Rongers
Auxiliary
The Perils of Joy Riding in Open Roads
The Harlan Tribune laments frequent auto wrecks on open highways caused by speed, carelessness, liquor, and reckless drivers. It condemns road hogs who force others off course, urging punishment equal to their crime while noting few city crashes in Harlan and more on open roads.
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Harlan
Harlan Tribune
Miscellaneous Shower for Mrs Arline Von Blohn
Mrs Arline Von Blohn was guest of honor on return from a Nebraska honeymoon. Miss Marie Rickel and Mrs Hazel Furry King hosted a gathering of friends with yellow and white decorations and refreshments. She received many gifts to outfit the couple's new home.
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Arline Sister von Blohn
Nebraska
Marie Rickel
Hazel Furry King
Back With Old Home Folks In Anita Visit
Mrs. Maude Davies of Spokane Washington arrived in Anita last Friday to spend weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J H Aldrich and brother G M Aldrich and family and relatives. A year ago her husband and she were seriously injured in an auto accident with Mrs. Davies sustaining badly broken lower limbs from which she has not fully recovered but now can get around with crutches.
Changing Times for Honeymoons From Ox Carts to Planes
Old time couples left on foot or ox wagon for their honeymoons while modern pairs now depart by automobile or plane. The piece notes the evolution of travel and wedding customs from past generations to the present.
Keep Away From Wild Cats Investment Advice
The article urges investors to consult reputable banks before buying blue sky and wildcat stocks. It notes farmers have excess money during harvest and warns slick stock salesmen will target them this fall, urging prudence to avoid loss. It emphasizes the value of informed selection and professional guidance.
Grant Township Farm Bureau Meet At Cecil Home
Members and friends of the Grant Township Farm Bureau gathered at J. B. Cecil's home for the monthly meeting. The program featured community singing, vocal selections by Mrs. Jones and Grace Winder of Hugo Colorado, with piano accompaniment by Robert McEldowney and Mildred Porch. L. G. Sorden was absent. Cecil gave a brief talk. After adjournment cake and coffee were served. The next meeting will be at Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Gipple's home with coffee sandwiches and pickles.
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Grant Township
Mildred Porch
L. G. Sorden
Cecil
C. O. Gipple
Killing Farmers' Friend
An Iowa farmer blamed pheasants for corn loss. The state game department killed two birds and found no corn in their crops. Experts say birds help control pests, and broad bird slaughter harms farming and insect loss, while agriculture relies on these allies.
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Iowa
Game Department
Industrial News Bureau
Public utility status of newspapers in Emporia Gazette
The Emporia Gazette argues newspapers qualify as public utilities yet many locals doubt their progress beyond a map or dusting rag. The writer contends boosters often misjudge their own community impact, claiming a carload of boosters could do little more than a roadside cemetery’s inhabitants.
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Emporia
Kansas
Let Ole Do It Show At Anita Ends In Complaint
A traveling act called Ole Ole Son pitched camp in Anita and used loud instruments to draw a crowd. Patrons paid admission and reserved seat tickets, only to find a less than honest performance. The piece alleges systematic skinning of attendees and a failing show.
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Ole Oleson
Anita
Fragmentary OCR Patch Notes Reflect Local Market Entries
Disjointed text fragments show pricing marks and odd symbols likely from a scanned local market or catalog page. The legible numbers include 19, 23, 2, and 29 with stray punctuation and brackets. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable from the readable portion.
Local Cass County Star Louise Brehmer Shines In Recital
Louise Brehmer, sister of Martin Brehmer of Lincoln township, serves as supervisor of music in Laramie public schools. Her piano recital at University auditorium drew an enthusiastic crowd. soprano Gladys Wilkinson joined with appealing vocals.
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Laramie Wyoming
Louise Brehmer
Martin Brehmer
Lincoln Township
Cass County
Wyoming City
Laramie
University
Miss Brehmer
Mabel Babington
University Division of Music
Gladys Wilkinson
Pleasant gathering honors aging guest at Peterson home
Mrs. R. M. Dunham of Burbank California and her father J. W. Berry shared hostship with relatives and friends at the Peterson residence on Rose Hill Avenue. The day proved pleasant and profitable as visitors from Atlantic Maine Dixon Illinois Anita joined in the happy occasion.
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R. M. Dunham
Burbank
California
J. W
Daddy”) Berry
J. D. Peterson
Peterson
Rose Hill Avenue
Berry
E. N. Thompson
Mildred
Hazel
A. W. Sarsfield
W. B. Berry
Kathrine
Atlantic
H. L. Squires
Edwin
Harold
Lois
Adalene
Maine
Ada Sarsfield Goeke
Dorothy
Dixon
Death of former Anita resident Thos D Goodwin
Former Anita resident Thos D Goodwin died after a stomach cancer operation in Mitchell South Dakota. He leaves wife three sons Earl Harald Raymond and two daughters Ella Parrott and I L Cameron all of Mitchell and Mahnonun Minnesota. Brothers Theodore and Orville Goodwin of Anita survive as near relatives. Funeral services were held at his home and later at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev E N McManis.
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Thos. D. Goodwin
Anita
Mitchell
South Dakota
Earl
Harald Goodwin
Raymond Goodwin
Mahnonun
Minnesota
Ella Parrott
I. L. Cameron
Theodore
Orville Goodwin
Presbyterian Church
E. N. McManis
Auto collision near Wiota cemetery harms drivers
Two cars collided Sunday morning at the corner near the Wiota cemetery causing notable damage to both vehicles and minor injuries to the occupants. Chas. H. Dorsey and wife from Anita were northbound on Whiteway 7 when a coupe driven by County Nurse Miss Ethel Hedges and her mother descended the cemetery hill. Obscured views by a tall billboard at the corner prevented drivers from seeing each other until impact.
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Wiota
Chas. H. Dorsey
Anita
Whiteway 7 Highway
Ethel Hedges
Cemetery Hill
Whiteway 7
Families Hold Reunion of Early Cass County Pioneers
A joyful reunion gathered about thirty Ernie Vetter Grover King August Crow Amelia King and Harris family members at Sunyside Park Atlantic. Friends joined the event with a bountiful picnic dinner and memories to last. The families are among Cass County's early pioneers.
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Ernie Vetter
Grover King
August Crow
Amelia King
Harris
Sunnyside Park
Atlantic
Cass County
Way Behind the Times on Household Labor Devices
The Electrical World editor predicts a decade to see electric stoves washing machines and other power appliances common in homes. He notes offices boast labor-saving devices while only eighteen percent of homes have them, leaving women doing traditional drudgery.
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The
Electrical World
Ten Cent Feed Barn Sold to Greenfield Duo
George W. Parker who ran the Ten Cent Feed Barn for eight years sold the property Monday to Hansen and Ray from Greenfield Iowa. They will take possession October 1 and plan to add a feed grinding station alongside the existing feed and sales operation. Parker and his family will remain residents of the town.
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Geo. W. Parker
Messrs. Hansen & Ray
Greenfield
Iowa
Parker
Second Lap of Honeymoon Travels by Auto
Azel Ames of the Record and his wife depart this week on the second installment of their honeymoon. The trip will span northwest Iowa and parts of South Dakota. He owns a road-bus averaging sixty miles an hour and is expected to cover a large territory before returning home.
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Azel Ames
Iowa
South Dakota
Azel
Former residents ill in Colorado bring concern to Anita area
Relatives and friends mourn the critical illness of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. D. McDermott, once prominent Anita residents, now living in Greeley, Colorado. They moved years ago from Fort Collins where Mr. McDermott held extensive real estate interests. Local supporters wish them a speedy recovery.
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Chas. D. McDermott
Anita
Greely
Colorado
Fort Collins
McDermott
Return of the Prodigal Son Sets Roots in Cass County
C. G. Nordman, longtime Wiota resident, who had lived in Clearwater Minnesota, has sold his interests there and returned to God’s Country locating first at Stuart. It is likely he will settle permanently in Cass County where the Nordman family will have a home.
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C. G. Nordman
Wiota
Clearwater
Minnesota
Stuart
Cass County
Nordman
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