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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1928

Page

10

Cass County Farm Bureau notes win at fair calves show

Cass county boys and girls displayed 49 calves at the Cass County Fair in the baby beef barn with strong quality though overall pig club entries were down from last year. Clifford Burnside won the grand championship with Laddie the Shorthorn, Edwin Henderson led the Anguses, and Kenneth Kitelinger led the Herefords. Milton Tudor judged, with the calf parade before the grand stand and most calves shipped to Chicago.

Cass County Cass County Fair Extra Madis Chicago Livestock Exchange Clifford Burnside Edwin Henderson Kenneth Kitelinger Milton Tudor Iowa City Chicago Alf Shorthorn Clifford Burny Ist Delbert McFadden Clarence Lanny Velma McFadden Eldon Burnside Harry Zimmerman Otis Blakeley Wendell Blakely Frank Christensen Ima McFadden Otis Blakely Hubert Hardenbergh Owen Joyce Wayne Joyce Maurice Joyce Roy Shepperd Riner Pederson Donald Beckman James Young Max Campbell Angus John Henderson Eldon Kay Henry Kay Ronald Anderson Carrie Daie Campbell Elmer Nelson Kenneth Kiteliner Harold Henderson Thorwald Nelson D. C

Pig show rewards and top winners at local fair

The pig club entered a smaller crowd yet delivered quality. Earl Thomson won the market class cup from the Chicago livestock exchange. Duroc gifts went to Opal Thompson first and Leo Dimig second with a list of Zellmer and Dimig placements through Duroe Bears. Poland China and Chester White winners include Rachel Thompson and Billie Rose. Market Pig saw Earl Thomson first with Annabelle Herbert second and Opal Thomson third.

Earl Thomson Chicago Livestock Exchange Duroc Opal Thompson Leo Dimig Clarence Zellmer Harold Zellmer Mildred Zellmer Hazel Dimig Paul Dimig Duroe Bears Clarence Dimig Poland China Rachel Thompson Mildred Thompson John Henderson Edwin Henderson Virginia Estell Chester White Billie Rose Annabelle Herbert Maurice Kuhr Hampshire Elenor Henderson Opal Thomson

Home Furnishings Club Demonstrates Cass County Skills

An overflowing booth in the Art hall showcased future home-makers from Cass county with girls displaying their work. A few clubs were not represented by exhibits, but those remaining highlighted practical crafts and design.

Cass County

Fair awards list for home furnishings items

The article lists winners in home furnishings categories at the fair. Names include Dorothy Mc Niel Gladys Winston Zelpha Warren Ruth Wheatley Mabel Thomson and others with top places noted for refinished furniture painted furniture and various fabric and accessory items. The booklet credits Mabel Thomson and W. O. Duncan as organizers or agents.

the Fair Association Dorothy McNiel Helen Trailer Virginia Shahan Gwendolyn Trailer Gladys Winston Beryl Campbell Zelpha Warren Mildred Thomson Marie Karstensen Ruth Wheatley Winona Stamp Dresser Searfs Blanch Auerbach Blanche Auerbach Mabel Thomson Neva Odem Mary Stierbeck Louise Ramsey W. O. Duncan, Co Agt

A Boy’s Composition From Walnut Bureau

A fragment from Walnut Bureau describes a school ma am and a boy in a convoluted grammar example. It mentions a wind blown bob hair style and a claim about a school ma am never aging past eighteen until marriage. The piece notes two school ma'ams cooking dinner daily.

Walnut Bureau

School Opens in Maple Grove District

The Maple Grove district south of Anita in Lincoln township opened on Monday September 3 with Mrs Edna Nichols as teacher.

Maple Grove Anita Lincoln Township Edna Nichols

Miss Neva Turner Visits Anita With Mother

Miss Neva Turner a nursing trainee at Atlantic hospital spent Saturday and Sunday in Anita with her mother Mrs Myra Turner providing a brief family visit report.

Neva Turner the Atlantic Hospital Anita Myra Turner

The New Money Begins to Arrive in Changing Currency

Readers are told in Adair News that Washington plans new standardized currency smaller in size to save costs. The redesign features ten dollar bills in a single type and a dozen denominations with distinct portraits and back designs to curb counterfeiting.

Washington Treasury Department George Washington Franklin Treasury Adair News

Gipsy Travelers May Be Cherokee Indians

A reported roaming group in Iowa claimed to be Cherokee Indians. They were detained in Adel on suspicion of pickpocketing a Waukee man and later released. Their tale included royalties, multi state property, and travel in a Peerless car, suggesting wealth. The Dallas County Record recounted their story.

Tea Pot Dome Florida Eastern College Arma Adair News

Earhart Couple Guests Of Gissibl Family

John Earhart and his wife of Princeton Illinois stayed with cousin Jos F. Gissibl and family last week and planned to travel to Omaha to visit other relatives.

John Earhart Princeton Illinois Jos F. Gissibl Omaha

Loos'n Out Public Sale Notice

A satirical public sale notice lists livestock and goods for auction on a rural property near Hellquest and Crooked with odd items and humorous details. The notice names sellers Catchem Holdem Skinnem and clerk Iken Squeezum, plus mentions local Record readers and readers renewing subscriptions.

Hellquest Crooked V. M Hoss Night Poland China Rhode Island Hampshire DeLaval Dear Gillette Ford Men's Aid Society Catchem Holdem & Skinnem Col Sellum Iken Squeezum

Minnesota man visits Anita home of Edna Nichels family

George Nichols of Minnesota spent Sunday in Anita at the residence of Mrs. Edna Nichels and her family, sharing time in the town.

George Nichols Minnesota Anita Edna _ Nichels

Iowa in full color The land God chose for beauty

The Storm Lake Pilot Tribune extols Iowa as beautiful land whose name means beautiful land. The piece likens this season to prime growth with flowers in bloom, leafy trees, and vibrant hills while praising exceptional crop prospects across the state.

Iowa Storm Lake Pilot- Tribune

Social Notes Highlight Visits and Guests in Shenandoah

Joe E. Morgan and his wife spent Saturday in Shenandoah as guests of Henry Field and Earl May. Mrs. Wm. Stofi’s will visit Iowa City this week staying with Mrs. Lillian F. Greasel for a few days.

Joe E. Morgan Shenandoah Henry Field Earl May Broadcasting Fame Wm. Stofi Iowa City Lillian F. Greasel

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Farm Bureau Notes CO. Fair PIG Club Home Furnishings Club Chevrolet Chevrolet Motor C Cmpany O.K Motor Factory Maxwell Greg Duco Shaffer & Christensen Anita, Lowa O. K Rollie N. Way W. T. Slater Louise Harderson Record M. I. Jenkins Oakland California Iona King Exira Earl S. Holton Harold P. Ziegler H. E. Campbell Campbell Building Masonic Temple C. E. Harry G. M. Adair Citizens’ State Bank Earl C Fulton Block Chiropractic A. M. Mikkelsen Anita, Ia Atlantic Atlantic Auto R. E. McFarland P. O Beautiful Paris Heels Economy Shoe CO P. T. Williams J.H. Stone C. H. Johnson Kodak Films Kodaks Mail F. M. Alexander Atlantic, Iowa
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