Anita Public Schools Report Strong Enrollment and High School Growth
The Anita Public Schools begin a new year with a stable total enrollment of 311 students, 183 in grades and 128 in the high school. The high school features expanding programs in commercial and industrial subjects, with a enlarged typewriting department and classes in book-keeping domestic science and manual training. Parents are urged to ensure daily attendance to make this a standout year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Public
Castle of Learning
Manuel
Anita
Potatoes Rise From North Dakota Gifts To Editor
North Dakota crop woes show four undersized Early Ohio potatoes from Reuben Scholl near Washburn. The large samples measure 13.5 by 10 inches, 14 by 10 inches, and 16 by 10 inches, weighing just over five pounds total. Scholl says these culls are fed to hogs and sent to the Record editor as a generous gift.
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Ohio
Reuben Scholl
Anita Man
Chas. Scholl
Washburn
North Dakota
Rube
Partnership Formed For Trucking Livestock And Merchandises
Charles Marshall and Emmet Wilson have formed a trucking partnership to haul livestock and merchandise over any distance at reasonable charges. The firm is equipped to handle the business and seeks public patronage. In recent months they hauled 56 loads to the South Omaha market with full satisfaction, all Omaha stock insured.
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Charles Marshall
Emmet Wilson
Omaha
Golden Wedding Celebration for Mr and Mrs Minerman
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Minerman was observed at their home in Extra. Their daughter Mrs. Wm Wahlert of Anita and all their children and families joined in the day long celebration. The couple have lived in Audubon county for forty five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Minerman
Wm. Wahlert
Anita
Minerman
Extra
Audubon County
Auto crash narrowly averted at Main Street near highway No 32
A local woman's car collided with a west bound Omaha car Friday afternoon at the Main street intersection of federal highway No 32 near the Record office. The two vehicles clinched but only minor damage occurred as traffic rules were partially observed.
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Omaha
Mrs Stinman Celebrates Her Eightieth Birthday
Mrs D A Stinman marked her eightieth birthday with a surprise by children grand children and great grandchildren. Rev R R Brown dedicated a hymn and a radio moment announced her name to her. A festive dinner followed with five children and families twenty two attendees plus five generation rhythm. Creston youngster Harriet Pace contributed music.
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D. A. Stinman
Chas. E. Thomas
Anita
R. R. Brown
Omaha
Irene Marten
Julius Marten
Harriet Pace
Creston
Fontanelle Observer
Death of Anita baby boy linked to suspected strangulation
The community mourns Billy Campbell eight month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Campbell after a back and White Cafe incident. Doctors at Dr. G M Adair clinic failed to save him with authorities noting possible rupture of a blood vessel. Grandparents Mr and Mrs R C Rasmussen and Colorado father present at funeral which was postponed until his arrival.
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Anita
Billy’ Campbell
Chas. Campbell
R. C. Rasmussen
G. M. Adair
Billy
Colorado
Anita Boy to Fight in Prize Ring September 22
Dale Hansen son of Mrs. Fred Hansen of Anita is slated to fight in West Palm Beach Florida on Labor Day eve, as part of a big prize bout parallel to the Dempsey Tunney clash. Hansen recently defeated his rival before 5000 fans, aiming for an easy street if he wins again, while his friends in Anita and surrounding area root for his success. Hansen has worked for the Hertz Automobile Company in Palm Beach for several years, earning more than typical monthly wages.
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Dempsey Tunney
Anita
Fitinlly
Dale Hansen
Fred Hansen
Sto
Southland
West Palm Beach
Florda
Dale
Iinity
Hertz Automobile Company
Palm Beach
Urgent notice on delinquent Record subscriptions
If you are in arrears on subscription to the Record, call or send the amount to avoid statements. All delinquent accounts must be paid this month or explain the reason. Several hundred subscriptions expire in September and this notice should suffice.
Water Conservation Notice Issued By Anita Mayor
Due to a city water shortage all residents are urged to use water sparingly to extend the supply until a new source is secured. The public must stop washing cars and sprinkling lawns immediately or water may be shut off. MARSH MILLHOLLIN, Mayor of Anita.
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Marsh Millhollin
Anita
Campaign for funds for Anita M. E. church budget
The church board has begun a campaign to fully provide the 1927 28 budget at the start of the conference year. Funds are sought for the pastor's salary, fuel light water and other necessary expenses beginning October 1.
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Anita M. E. Church
Infant Campbell Called Home in Anita
Born in Council Bluffs Iowa July 3 1926 Billy Campbell lived only one year two months and nine days before dying September 12 1927 Funerals held at the Congregational church in Anita Wednesday at 2 30 p m Rev Wayne Greene conducted the service The infant leaves his parents Mr and Mrs Charles William Campbell and many relatives and friends.
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Council Buffs
Iowa
Billy
Anita
Congregational Church
Charles William Campbell
R. C. Rasmussen
Congregational
Wayne Greene
Anita Christian Church
Change of Address Notice to Subscribers
Public notice advises subscribers to inform the Record of address changes by sending a postal card. It explains publishers do not know a move unless notified and urges prompt card submission to avoid missed deliveries.
Floral Tributes Honor Late Figure At Evergreen Cemetery
Interment proceeding at Evergreen Cemetery drew a large display of floral tributes described as very beautiful, reflecting the community's tribute to the deceased.
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Evergreen Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Charles Campbell Death
The Campbell family extends gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown after the loss of their son and grandson Charles William Campbell. They thank friends and neighbors for help and support and assure the services are cherished. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Rasmussen and families.
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Charles William Campbell
Charles Campbell
R. C. Rasmussen
Long yearlings fetch strong Illinois market price
From Charlie Beason at Union Stock Yards Chicago on September 12 1927 Howard Gissibs from eastern Cass county delivered long yearlings sold at 14 50 per hundred stock buyers noted a 15 00 top and a possible 16 00 for choice stock Hogs sold at 12 00 with market sentiment upbeat signaling livestock prosperity for feeders
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Howard Gissibs
Chicago
Cass County
Taken Ill While On Business Trip
Thomas Murrow of Des Moines on a business trip stopped in Anita to visit his sister Mrs Mick Forshay. He reached Omaha where an appendectomy was performed. A telephone said he could live only hours but a response improved and he was out of danger. His parents live in Corydon Iowa.
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Thomas Murrow
Des Moines
Omaha
Anita
Mick Forshay
B. D. Forshay
Mick
Mr. Murrow
Corydon
Iowa
Canada Sees Unprecedented Prosperity Amid Good Crop
Frank Van Slyke, returning to Amita after months in Canada, reports broad improvement in conditions across the dominion. He says the favorable climate suggests a sustained period of prosperity for the people, welcomed by a long awaited change.
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Canada
Frank van Slyke
Amita
Frank
Dominion
Visiting Here V. A. Stuart Guests of Anita Relations
Visiting Here V. A. Stuart and wife of Des Moines former Anita residents spent the week in the city as guests of their brother H. G. Stuart and wife and other relatives. Mr. Stuart is starting his ninth year as special police in east Des Moines and is completing a four week summer vacation on full pay.
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V. A. Stuart
Des Moines
Anita
H. G. Stuart
Mr. Stuart
East Des Moines
Water Shortage Prompts Local Soda Drinking Plan
With supplies greatly diminished and demand outpacing, residents who want water are urged to set up drinking soda stations until a new vein is found to restore a surplus for the city pumping plant.
Anita Parent Teachers Association Meeting
The Anita Parent Teachers Association opens its 1927 28 year with a meeting at the high school auditorium Friday evening September 16 at 7 30. All are invited to attend enjoy the program and welcome the corps of teachers. Attendees are asked to arrive early to avoid delays.
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Anita Parent Teachers’ Association
Corps of
Gobblers Knob Popular Summer Resort Opens Nearby
Gobbler's Knob on the Menefee farm southeast of Anita draws pleasure seekers to a new summer resort featuring a ball park tennis court golf links and a bathing beach along with other amusements enjoyed by visitors from near and far.
Little Miss Sylvia Nelson Visits Record Office
Sylvia Nelson and her brother Roscoe, children of Mr. and Mrs. Nelse C Nelson of Route 3 Anita, toured the Record office last Thursday and watched the making of a newspaper, an event of unusual interest to the youngsters.
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Sylvia Nelson
Roscoe
Nelse C. Nelson
Anita
Family heads to Mt. Carmel for college enrollment
C A Long, wife and daughter Miss Beulah left Sunday for Mt. Carmel Illinois where Miss Beulah will enroll as a student in the college there. They were joined by M M Burkhart who will spend a few days at Lanark Hlrecis where Mrs Burkhart has been spending a few weeks.
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C. A. Long
Miss Beulah
Mt. Carmel
Illinois
M. M. Burkhart
Lanark
Hlrecis
Anita Congregational Church Eyes New Pastor
The church board acts to secure a pastor and hopes to resume regular Sunday preaching. Sunday School work remains at a high standard of excellence.
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Anita Congregational Church
Anita Literary Society Sets Date for September 15 Meeting
The Anita Literary Society will hold its first 1927 28 meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kopp on Thursday September 15 correcting last week’s error. Attendants are urged to ensure full attendance.
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Anita Literary Society
Joe Kopp
Rialto Theatre Debuts Orthophonic Electrola Music
The Rialto Theatre opens with the Orthophonic Electrola delivering voice and instrument tone equal to living artists. Manager Lacey offers demonstrations as the house touts superior sound. This week features The Last Trail with Tom Mix, Tell it to Sweeney with Chester Conklin and George Bancroft, Dynamite the dog, and The Phantom of the Opera benefit with Lon Chaney.
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Rialto Theatre
Lacey
Mananger
Zane Grey
Tom Mix
Chester Conklin
George Bancroft
Sweeney
Dynamite
Wonder Dog
Cemetery Association
Lon Chaney
Civil War Vet Hamilton Campbell Heads to Illinois Reunion
Hamilton Campbell leaves Monday for Streeter Illinois to attend the annual reunion of the 104th Illinois Infantry. He will visit a brother and relatives and old friends. Campbell is one of six surviving Meade Post No 50 Anita veterans, once over one hundred strong, planning a two week absence.
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Hamilton Campbell
Streeter
Illinois
104Th Ilinois Infantry
Mr. Campbell
Meade
Anita
Iowa
Anita City Moves To Add Three New Wells
Facing a two week water shortage the Anita City Council ordered three new wells to be drilled on city grounds south of the Rock Island line in West Anita. Mayor Marsh Millholm urged strict conservation and barred washing cars and lawn sprinkling to avoid water shutoffs.
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Anita
Rock Island
West Anita
Marsh Millholm
Queen Esthers Plan October Meeting At Stone Home
The Queen Esthers held their September gathering at Mrs. Orpha Crandall's home from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday October 1 at Mrs. J Hughes Stones home from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
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Queen Esthers
Orpha Crandall
J. Hughes Stone
Anita native visits Cass county with good tidings
Col. A. G. Todhunter of Mitchell South Dakota longtime resident and former Anita auctioneer spends the week with relatives and friends in Cass county bringing reports of the Anita expatriate community in that region.
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Col
A. G. Todhunter
Mitchell
South Dakota
Anita
Cass County
McAfee Family Auto Trip Ends in Canada Visit
C. T. McAfee with W. D. and L. C. McAfee returned Friday from a northern auto trip extending to Canada where they visited relatives. On the way home they paused in Washburn North Dakota to spend a few days with Harry and Reuben Scholl sons of Mr and Mrs Chas Scholl long residents there and prospering.
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C. T. McAfee and Sons
W. D
L. C. McAfee
Canada
Washburn
North Dakota
Harry
Reuben Scholl
Chas. Scholl
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Mrs.stinman
Anita Boy
Campaign For Funds
Charlie Beason
Union Stock Yards
Sherm
Diamond Barn Paints
Bangers Bros
Rexall
Gobbler
GAR
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