Postoffice Position Filled in Anita
The $1 700 clerical post in the Anita post office has been filled by Marion Wagner after Civil Service examination. Six finalists, three ladies and three gentlemen, competed with Marion first, Enid Wagner second, and Blanche Turner third. Appointment effective October 1 with civil service status.
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Anita Post Office
United States Civil Service Commission
Marion Wagner
Wm. H. Wagner
Enid Wagner
Blanche Turner
Dear Mr. Myers Request for Anita Record Subscription
A Lamoni Iowa reader asks Mr. Myers to send the Anita Record for one year to Lamoni Iowa. The note notes the writer’s involvement with Lamoni schools and music work, expressing attachment to Anita news but preferring Anita over Lamoni.
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Mr. Myers
Lamoni
Iowa
Anita
Grant Farm Bureau Meet In Grant Township
The Grant Township Farm Bureau will hold a meeting on Wednesday September 22 1926 at C O Gipple home with an engaging program and luncheon to follow Ladies are asked to bring sandwiches An all night rain Monday added moisture to corn and pastures and helped dust laydown
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Grant Township Farm Bureau
C. O. Gipple
Bureau
Pantry Sale At T A Bell Store Sunday Dinner Aid
The Ladies Society of a Christian church announces an all day pantry sale on Saturday September 18 at the T A Bell store on the south side of Main street. Everything fresh for Sunday dinner.
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Ladies’ Society of the Christian Church
T. A. Bell
Main Street
Hog calling contest radiocast from WOAW Omaha draws crowd
Fred M. Sheley recorded the hog calling contest on Thursday. The Saturday night radiocast was played at Anita Battery and Electric Shop by owner H. O. Knudson. Mrs. Flavia C. Hook and daughter Vera visited friends in Atlantic last week and attended the Fair. Mother Hook, over eighty, viewed Cass county stock at the barns.
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WOAW
Omaha
Anita Battery and Electric Shop
H. O. Knudson
Flavia C. Hook
Vera
Atlantic
Mother Hook
Cass County
South Anita Hill Improvement Deliberations Held
At a Victoria Hotel meeting chaired by O W Shaffer residents of Anita discuss County Engineer Guy F Cannon’s six percent grade survey showing full hill lowering unaffordable but partial site work, a funding plan, and joint effort with the Anita City Council Cass County Board of Supervisors and the state Highway Commission to improve the main road before snow.
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O. W. Shaffer
Greater Anita Club
Victoria Hotel
Guy F. Cannon
Long Hill
South Anita
Cannon
Anita City Council
South Anita Hill
Cass County Board of Supervisors
State Highway Commission
Anita
Pushard
Mrs Chas Ragan Hosts Ladies Friday Dinner
Mrs. Chas Ragan entertained a company of lady friends at six o'clock Friday for dinner.
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Chas. Ragan
Aldrich Takes Over Janitor Duties at High School
Geo. M. Aldrich has assumed janitorial duties at the high school, succeeding Chas. Workman who has been ill for weeks. Aldrich appears to be performing well and gaining satisfaction from all concerned.
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Geo. M. Aldrich
Chas. Workman
Mrs Cora Croker and Doris Visit Anita Friends
Mrs. Cora Croker and daughter Doris from Chicago spent the past week with sister and aunt Mrs. Nellie Eneix in Anita. Croker has visited Anita before and was warmly welcomed by many old friends. The Parent Teachers Association held a second hand book exchange at Anita schools, with ladies giving up home duties to help and their efforts were appreciated.
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Cora Croker
Doris
Chicago
Nellie Eneix
Parent Teachers’ Association
Anita
Beason Forecasts Cattle Prices and Market Moves
A 1926 Chicago letter from Charlie Beason, president of the Drovers' Commission Company, advises stockmen to expect higher cattle prices as the market climbs while hog prices stay steady for about a month. He urges pushing spring pigs to market before year-end price declines and notes mixed meat stock trends with past ties to Anita lineage.
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Sherm
Bill” Johnson
Chas. I. Beason
Charlie” Beason
Drovers’ Commission Company
Chicago
Lewis Beason
Anita
Victoria Hotel
Voorhees Estate
Road Improvement Finished Near Koob School
The project cut a new channel, diverted water into the main creek, and built a new bridge near the Koob schoolhouse three miles northwest of Anita. Supervisor H. G. Armentrout and the board plus Frank Eblen's county crew completed the work last week, providing a safer, improved township road for travelers.
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Anita
H. G. Armentrout
Frank Eblen
Highland church services discontinued near Anita
Preaching services at the Highland church northwest of Anita have been discontinued until a later date. Rev. Lawrence E. Baron of Atlantic served as pastor during the summer months and returns to school duties. he has served faithfully and efficiently.
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Highland Church
Anita
Lawrence E. Baron
Atlantic
Baron
Residents, visitors gather in Anita area for social and civic notes
Mrs. Helen Crowley returns to Alcester after visiting Rev. and Mrs. Robt N Chord. Lyman W Stone and wife of Springfield Missouri, once Anita residents, plan a visit to relatives. Supervisors Armentrout Bode and County Engineer Canno attend Greater Anita Club meeting. Robert and Donald Armentrout enjoy time with grandparents H G Armentrout in Lincoln township.
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Helen Crowley
Alcester
South Dakota
Rev
Robt. N. Chord
Lyman W. Stone
Springfield
Missouri
Anita
H. G. Armentrout
D. J. Bode
Griswold
Guy Canno
Atlantic
Greater Anita Club
Robert
Donald Armentrout
H. E. Armentrout
Hazelton
Iowa
Lincoln Township
Grace on High for Lew J. Smith Recovery
Lew J. Smith of Harlan, longtime Anita resident, recovering from surgery at Jennie Ed Munson hospital in Council Bluffs. After a severe relapse and days of critical illness, doctors and wife kept faith. his condition has improved and he hopes to return home in two to three weeks. He remains hopeful and devout about God's will.
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Lew J. Smith
Harlan
Anita
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs
Lew
Old Timers Visit Anita Resident Family Returns to California
Anita Peter A Gerard and wife and daughter of Nevada Missouri, former Lincoln township residents, visited John Pearce and neighbors this week. Gerard sold his farm over twenty years ago and comes back about every two years. The family heads to California for the winter, adding to the lively visit of Iowa born people in the state.
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Peter A. Gerard
Nevada
Missouri
Lincoln Township
John Pearce
Mr. Gerard
Gerard
California
Iowa
Union
Mud Roads Cause Accident Near Anita After Dance
Several autos carrying seven passengers from Anita and nearby areas returned from a late dance when bad roads caused a vehicle to overturn and slide into a ditch. No serious injuries were reported. The last car reached Anita about 11:00 Sunday morning, coated in heavy Audubon and Cass county mud.
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Anita
Cass County
Iowa
Kelley to Open Gas Station in Brayton
Wm B Kelley who recently sold his farm stock and implements has bought acreage outside Brayton and plans to install a gas station on his property. He will move to Brayton within weeks, locating on primary road No 18 a major cross state highway. Friends wish him success in the venture.
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Wm. B. Kelley
Brayton
Iowa
Bill” Kelley
Metz Babies to Chicago Exhibition as Sale Brings High Price
The Baby Reeves shown by Mike Metz and Sons of Benton township were shipped to Minneapolis for exhibition and to Chicago for the International Fine Stock Show. Three of the Metz herd sold at an unusually high price, pleasing all concerned.
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Reeves
Mike Metz
Roadway Maintainer Clears Whiteway 7 In Weekend Drive
Bill Edwards and Harry Jordan tested a maintainer on the Whiteway 7 highway between Anita and Wiocta early Sunday, reporting first class condition for Sunday forenoon travel. Thos F DeMent plans a Los Angeles trip next week for the winter to spring stay.
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Bill” Edwards
Harry Jordan
Whiteway 7
Anita
Wiocta
Onminee
Thos. F. DeMent
Los Angeles
California
Stuhr Family Relocates to Anita After Purchase
John R. Stuhr recently bought the A. D. Bullock stock of general merchandise and moved his household goods to Anita by auto truck Tuesday night. The move arrived just before a heavy rain began about nine o'clock and continued through the night. the Stuhr family now occupies the S. W. Clark residence in northeast Anita.
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John R. Stuhr
A. D. Bullock
Anita
Mr. Stuhr
S. W. Clark
Affita
Smither Returns Home From Philadelphia With Poultry Car
G. O. Smither arrived Friday after traveling to Philadelphia accompanying a car load of live poultry.
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G. O. Smither
Philadelphia
Early Frost Causes Wide Crop Damage in Iowa
An unusual early frost sweeps across Iowa, including Cass County, threatening extensive agricultural losses and financial hardship for farmers state wide.
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Iowa
Cass County
Paving Plan Stopped by State Official in Casey
State Budget Director E. L. Hogue ruled against Casey Town Council on Main Street paving, delaying improvements for years. The debate cited Anita’s debt as a scare tactic, insisting permanent projects boost value and public life remains viable despite the setback.
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E. L. Hogue
Casey
Main Street
Anita
Exterior of Voorhees dwelling painted including roof
The exterior of the Leon G. Voorhees residence has been painted and the roof treated. The work appears finished and the property shows a renewed appearance.
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Leon G. Voorhees
Carey Rooming House Overflows on Main Street
The C. A. Carey rooming house on Main Street again filled beyond capacity Friday night with every room bed and cot occupied.
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C. A. Carey
Main Street
For Sale Tancred Strain Single-Comb White Leghorn Cockrels
Tancred strain single comb white leghorn cockrels for sale at seventy five cents each while supplies last.
Scott Brothers Repair Main Street Water Main
Peter and Johnny Scott located a leaking water main on Main Street, carried out repairs, and replaced the concrete base and brick, leaving the area in first class condition.
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Peter and
Johnny Scott
Main Street
A Real Beauty Spot Rock Garden At Zurfluh Greenhouse
A miniature rock garden on the Zurfluh Greenhouse grounds in Atlantic stands out as a notable landscape display. The designer created winding pebbled paths among trees and flowers to a central lake with goldfish, earning praise for artistic merit on a small scale.
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Zurfluh Greenhouse
Atlantic
Paralytic Stroke Lands Wm. Davis in Critical Condition
A message from %media to Anita relatives reports Wm. Davis of this city suffered a paralytic stroke while a patient in a hospital in %media. He is rendered speechless and almost helpless. his condition is described as critical by the attending physician.
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Anita
Media
Wm. Davis
Bessie Myers Lowell Wins Second Premium at Fair
Bessie Myers Lowell earned second premium for a hand worked lady's fancy apron at the Iowa State Fair, with the same piece winning second place at Cass County Fair last week for its artistic execution and beauty.
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Bessie Myers Lowell
Stone's Atlantic Week Sketches On Insurance Writing
John H. Stone spent last week in Atlantic and vicinity writing about insurance topics. He filed notes on local markets and industry trends, capturing observations from shore to inland areas.
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John H. Stone
Atlantic and Vicinity
Catholic Picnic at Wiota Draws Anita Residents
Anita and vicinity were well represented at a Tuesday Catholic picnic dinner program and sports event held in Wiota.
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Anita
Wiota
Faulkner Return Home After Visit With Daughters
Mrs D W Faulkner who had spent several weeks with her daughters Mrs Nellis Trimme and Mrs Maude Lantz has returned home to Anita.
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Wane
D. W. Faulkner
Nellis Trimme
Maude Lantz
Anita
Miss Mary O Leary Returns to Institute in Council Bluffs
Miss Mary O Leary returns to Council Bluffs this week to resume duties at the I and D Institute after a vacation period spent in An ita with her brother Dennis O Leary.
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Mary O’leary
Anita
Dennis O’leary
Council Bluffs
I & D. Institute
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Baldwin
Young Furniture Co
Atlantic, Iowa
Lamoni, Iowa
Grant Farm Bureau Meet
Fred M. Sheley
Anita Hill
Clardy
LWA
Illinois
METZ
Edward K. Chord
Columbia
Welch-Moore Shoe Company
G. Jewett
Moorman Manufacturing Company
Quincy, Ill
George Wild
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