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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1925
Page
5
Mrs Clara Robison spent several days in Des Moines this week at the home of her sister Mrs Ida Birves Travers who was recently moved from the hospital after a major operation.
The Anita Bank announces it will start accepting applications for farm loans at five percent interest with a March 1 closing. The bank extends thanks to neighbors and friends who aided after a barn fire. Clarence Davis and George Wahlert and families hosted Sunday visitors from Extra and local residents. Chas Crolly, injured in an auto collision, is back on his feet with crutches.
Robert Chambers and his wife, long-time Anita residents, spend a week visiting Anita and Wiota relatives. Mrs. Chambers is a daughter of William White of Wiota and sister to Lyman White of Anita and Mrs. John Henderson of Wiota. They left Anita forty five years ago for the far west and later Boville Idaho, returning now for an event of unusual interest and pleasure as they reconnect with old friends. The piece recalls Bob Chambers learning harness making at the local shop and Sherm Myers taking early printing lessons in the Anita Times office, dated from the era of “the days of real sport.” Both enjoy their stay with old home folks.
Col A G Todhunter of Mitchell South Dakota, long time Anita auc tioneer, visits Atlantic with son J W Todhunter and old friends. He hails from Anita and nearby communities and speaks fondly of the town. Crop conditions in South Dakota are reported as very satisfactory.
Parlor and dining room suites complete and part of a bedroom set available. Call at residence on West Main street. Mrs Weeks. Mrs Sherm F Myers and Mrs Bessie M Lowell were Atlantic visitors Monday.
Mrs Ida Biggs Travers of Des Moines, once a well known Anita girl, recently underwent a major operation at the M E hospital in Des Moines and has been moved back to her home this week where she is making a rapid recovery.
Mrs. Car. H. Muler entertained the T. T. O. Club from Adair at her city home on Thursday. Attending were Mesdames Rocholz McManus Kelsey Correl Reimers Shipley Morse Perry Garrs Freese Harry Correll Gates Wegner Wedemeyer Edwards Marean Fulton, all of Adair, with Mrs. Co. E. Harry and daughter Beth of Anita.
The Anita Public Schools report a positive opening with eager students and teachers and favorable weather aiding progress. High School enrollment hits a record 150, with over half of freshmen tuition students, and a peak in tuition pupil numbers. Mrs. J M Deeming and Mrs Zate Biggs led a second hand book exchange for the PTA, earning broad appreciation. Wm Watson and wife visit Minnesota relatives for the week.
Rec ord caller Miss Blossom Walker performed duties Monday in the local schedule, with notes indicating her role in recording results and events for the community.
The mother and sister of H. A. Shannon of Anita and Ed Shannon of Atlantic were seriously injured in a Des Moines auto accident last week. The sister remains unconscious, the mother slowly recovers but is not able to stand.
Lord Baltimore and Symphony Lawn Stationery offer papers for all occasions with a focus on quality and variety. The ad highlights branded cards and writing materials marketed for personal and professional use.
Miss Elizabeth L Houck daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas F Hook and Leonard Mallett of Van Wert Iowa wed last week at the Houck home in Van Wert The bride is granddaughter of Henry Houck and niece of Mrs Ed L Newton of Anita
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