Idaho muses on climate, industry and scenery in Payette
Frank B. Suplee writes from Payette Idaho noting local settlers from Anita and Cass counties, praising Idaho’s climate, scenery, and resources. He highlights statewide features, agriculture including a large butter plant, a canning operation, and Shoshone Falls, along with a personal update on irrigating 65 acres of alfalfa and 13.5 acres of wheat on the Gordon Stone ranch.
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Los Angeles
Ocean
Idaho
Payette
United States
Boise
Shoshone Falls
Niagara
Union
California
Imperial Valley
Iowa
Anita Native Ola White Visits Woodward Family Ties
Ola White of Woodward Oklahoma spent several days in Anita visiting relatives and recalling the town’s progress. His mother Mrs. E G Worden, now in good health at over eighty, is cared for by daughter Emma. The piece notes Oklahoma business difficulties but brighter prospects ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola White
Woodward
Oklahoma
Anita
Ola
Frank White
E. G. Worden
Emma White
Vicinity
D. L. Currier
Omar White
J. D. White
A. E. White
Isaac E. Turner
Benaye Tromblee
John L. Jamison
Wm. E. White
Chas. White
I. E. Turner
Benage Tromblee
Shower for Recent Bride Mrs Campbell in Omaha
Mrs Guy Rasmussen and Miss Lydia Kuehn hosted a miscellaneous shower Friday evening for Mrs Charles Campbell of Omaha formerly Elvida Rasmussen daughter of Mr and Mrs R C Rasmussen. Guests enjoyed needle work and received gifts while luncheon was served with assistance from Miss Marilda Trimmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Rasmussen
Lydia Kuehn
Charles Campbell
Omaha
Elvida Rasmussen
R. C. Rasmussen
Marilda Trimmer
Mesdames
Mary Worthing
Elvira Hyde
Etta Karns
Mayme Redburn
Carrie Rasmussen
Effie Bean
Ella Biggs
Bessie M. Lowell
Mildred Lantz
Minnie Milhollin
Sadie Joy
Mildred Lamborn
Irene Johnson
Anita Highley
Receiving Set Presented to Editor by Col Nordman
Our long time friend Col Nordman formerly of Wiota recently presented the editor with a fine china receiving set. These sets are rare and highly prized, and we offer sincere thanks for the gift from a man connected to the little one room school on the east slope of the hill.
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Nordman
Wiota
Orchard Boss Oversees Prune Harvest Amid Cold Spell
The narrator, an orchard boss, describes 25 acres of prune trees eight miles from town with a crop setback from a December cold snap and red spider. They ship thirteen carloads with four more planned, employ 20 to 24 pickers, no Japs or Mexicans, and note a strong apple crop and future workload as harvest continues for six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
California
Atlantic Boys
Harley Garside
Niles Blake
Wahlert and Hackwell Wed at St. John’s Audubon
Miss Goldie Wahlert daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wahlert and John Hackwell son of Mr and Mrs Ed Hackwell both of Audubon township were married at St John’s Lutheran church Audubon on Wednesday afternoon by Rev W H Friedrich. Attendants were Miss Marie Wahlert and George Hackwell. The couple will reside on a farm in Audubon township.
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Goldie Wahlert
John Wahlert
John Hackwell
Ed. Hackwell
Audubon Township
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Audubon
W. H. Friedrich
Marie Wahlert
George Hackwell
S Dakota's Good Indians Visit Anita
Geo H Fish his wife and daughter of Aberdeen SD spent a few days in Anita this week staying with his brother Dr W E Fish. Mr Fish formerly lived in Anita and worked in the Rexall Drug Store while Mrs Fish taught in Anita public schools and many former pupils remain in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Fish
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Anita
Mr. Fish
W. E. Fish
Mrs. Fish
Suplee Family Visit Spans Anita Week
Wm H Suplee wife and son from Long Island Kansas visit Anita to stay with parents Mr and Mrs W A Suplee and siblings R A Suplee and Mrs Chas Campbell. They are joined by another son Vernon his wife and baby making the family proud grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Suplee
Long Island
Kansas
Anita
W. A. Suplee
R. A. Suplee
Chas. Campbell
Vernon Suplee
Suplee
Sunshine Club Meeting At Mrs Weatherby Home
Mrs Emma Weatherby hosted the Original Sunshine Club with a large turnout for lunch to follow by quilting and business. The group planned the next gathering for September 17 at Mrs Emma Rork's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Weatherby
Sunshine Club
Emma Rork
Bank at Elliot Fails Again After Five Years Down
The Farmers' State Bank at Elliot reopened after a five year closure and later collapsed Saturday. It had capital of 27,500 dollars and a surplus of 13,700 dollars. Deposits subject to check stood at 110,830 dollars with demand deposits 5,442.35. Time certificates were 7,050.58 and savings 23,752.31.
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Farmers’ State Bank
Elliot
Telephone service improved at Anita firm offices
Under A. W. Wiebold local manager the Anita Telephone Company rerouted a door way replaced equipment and installed up to date devices in the I O O F building. The remodeling aims to boost convenience and service as business rises steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Wiebold
Anita Telephone Company
Messrs
Corey, Phillips & Wiebold
Larson the Eye Man Judged Cass County Fair Races
Denny Pierce of this city served as a judge for the horse races at the Cass County Fair and, unusually, was not mobbed by spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny Pierce
Cass County Fair
Miss Louie Carey Visits Mason City Prior to Iowa Employment
Louie Carey of Anita travels with Elizabeth Matthews of Centerville to Mason City to stay with the Leffingwell family. They attend a Sunday gathering at Clear Lake and view a large parade and program by the American Legion and Labor Unions at the Mason City fairgrounds ahead of her teaching post in Clarion Iowa next year.
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Clarion
Iowa
Louie Carey
Anita
Elizabeth Matthews
Centerville
F. R. Leffingwell
Mason City
Leffingwell
Clear Lake
American Legion
Mason City Fair Grounds
Omaha Guests Visit Anita Family
Chas Campbell and his wife of Omaha are spending a week in Anita as guests of Mrs. Campbell's parents Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Rasmussen and other relatives and friends.
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Chas. Campbell
Omaha
Anita
Mrs. Campbell
R. C. Rasmussen
Why the Leather-Head and the Lake Rowing
A short verse depicts a man taking a woman rowing on a lake. She vows to quit, replying that he only hugged the shore, implying a flirtation or avoidance of commitment rather to a deeper relationship.
Anita and Linden notes mix illness, club meeting, and traffic
Mrs. Eva Suplee, once a well known Anita resident, is seriously ill at her Linden home. The Ladies’ Union Club hosted a one o’clock dinner at Mrs. P. W. Lowenburg’s home west of Anita. Reports admonish fast driving along Anita’s main street pike from cemetery to city limit. The National Republic comments on tariff issues and five and ten cent stores nationwide maintaining prices despite GOP tariff blame.
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Eva Suplee
Anita
Linden
Iowa
Ladies’ Union Club
P. W. Lowenburg
Swift
National Republic
Republican Party
Recovery greeting for John M. Grace at Cass county fair
At the Cass county fair in Atlan tic last Thursday old friends met John M. Grace once a prominent Anita resident and business man. He has been ill for years with slim chances of recovery but is now greatly improved. He has spent much time in Nebraska and is living with his niece Mrs. Chas Jackson in Avoca.
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Florida
Lora
Harry Cate
California
Los Angeles
Idaho
Cass
Atlantic
John M. Grace
Anita
Nebraska
John
Chas. Jackson
Avoca
Auto collision near Wiota cemetery ends with minor injuries
A Friday night crash near the Denison home east of the Wiota cemetery involved a Ford riding the running board of a west bound car. Occupants escaped serious injury though both vehicles require attention after the mishap.
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Ford
Denison
Wiota
Social notes from Anita and surrounding towns
Ed and Miss Anna Johnson visited Wiota at Mrs. M. M. Lowe’s Sunday. Miss Losetta Hereth from E. S. Holton law office visited Des Moines friends. Howard Milhollin family moved to Peter Scott residence on Maple Street. Royal Neighbors enjoyed a social at Mrs. Louis Anderson’s home. Carl H. Miller and Dr. C. E. Harry families dined with friends in Adair. Wm. C. Jones, Grinnell College senior, visited Anita. Thorle Robison enrolled at Drake University. H. A. Shannon and wife returned from Scranton Iowa. Mrs. J. D. McDermott returned from visiting her son Frank near Atlantic.
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Anna Johnson
Wiota
M. M. Lowe
Losetta Hereth
E. S. Holton Law Office
Des Moines
Howard Milhollin
Peter Scott
Maple Street
Pinochle Club Seance at Mrs Biggs Home
The Pinochle Club held its regular weekly seance at the home of Mrs W T Biggs on Wednesday night. Herman Baier purchased a new Overland touring car, trading in his Lizzie at a satisfactory price. John Barnholdt, recently discharged from Atlantic hospital, visits relatives in Chicago and a brother in Wisconsin.
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The
Pinochle ‘Club
W. T. Biggs
Herman Baier
Lizzie
Knudson Family Takes Possession of Rev. Thomas Residence
H G Knudson and family have taken possession of the residence property owned by Rev C L Thomas. Supervisor H G Armentrout of Lincoln township purchased a fine pure bred male hog at the Cais county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Knudson
Rev. C. L. Thomas
H. G. Armentrout
Lincoln Township
Cais County
Mrs Evinger and son visit Atlantic relatives and fair
Mrs Albert Evinger and her son Ralph visited relatives and friends in Atlantic last week and attended the county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Evinger
Ralph
Atlantic
Mrs H T Chapin Visited Anita Area Friends
Mrs H T Chapin of Grinnell spends a week in Anita and nearby visiting old friends and former neighbors.
Cattle Fit at Anita Feed Yards Background by Burke and Wilson
Ernie Burke and Rob J. A. Wilson prepare 150 head of choice cattle for an early date market at their Anita area feed yards. Mrs. D. W. Faulkner hosted the W P G Club meeting Tuesday with a delicious one o'clock dinner.
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Ernie Burke
Rob’j. A. Wilson
Anita
D. W. Faulkner
W. P. G. Club
Visit Makes Family Gathering in Lincoln Township
L. F. Brehmer and wife from Canton Illinois visit for a week with his brother Martin Brehmer and his wife in Lincoln township, sharing hospitality and family time.
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L. F. Brehmer
Canton
Illinois
Martin Brehmer
Lincoln Township
Suplee Family Visits Linden to Check on Ill Relative
R. A. Suplee and wife with W. A. Suplee and wife spent the day in Linden visiting Mrs. Eva Suplee who has been in ill health but is believed to be slightly improved. The note references SEE LARSON, TO SEE LONGER for more details.
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R. A. Suplee
W. A. Suplee
Linden
Eva Suplee
Larson
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Frank B. Suplee
Sherm
Cass County
Payette Valley
Obedience Lodge No. 380
A. F
A. M
Dorothy Dinsmore
Anita East
LaVerne’ Bontrager
Arthur Armentrout
Brethren of Obedience Lodge
George Scholl
Satn
A. D. Bullock
S. Dakota
the Eye Man
Louis Anderson
Carl H. Miller
C. E. Harry
Adair
Wm. C. Jones
Grinnell College
Thorle Robison
C. A. Robison
Drake University
H. A. Shannon
Scranton, Iowa
J. D. McDermott
Frank McDermott
John Barnholdt
Atlantic Hospital
Chicago
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