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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1924
Page
5
A stormy evening could not dampen a warm PTA reception for Anita school teachers. Patrons and teachers shared a spirited program by the Anita orchestra with solos and addresses, followed by refreshments and fellowship in the Assembly room.
The General Assembly raised the tax on monies and credits from five to six dollars per thousand. An additional one mill levy on actual valuation funds the Soldiers' bonus bonds until retirement. The Executive Council will adjust annual bond interest using these funds and remit them to the State Treasurer for bond principal and interest.
Public notice from Cass County Iowa to receive bids on September 22, 1924, for constructing 8000 feet of snow fence with 800 seven-inch steel posts, painted pickets, bound by cables and galvanized wire, specifications on file with the county auditor. Trade and local news items follow about residents and local happenings.
L. J. Hofmeister secures contract to construct a large barn in Adams County, outlining plans for a substantial project and local agricultural use.
W. E. Kelloway and wife and Mrs. Wayne Bullock visited Omaha this week, joining local events and sightseeing in the city.
The Farmers' Coop shelled and shipped out a large quantity of corn, moving a substantial harvest to market. This agricultural note highlights robust production and timely distribution for the cooperative.
Supervisory official H G Armentrout of Lincoln township appeared as a Record caller on Wednesday. The brief item confirms his role and timing without extra detail.
Relatives from Illinois have been guests of J. H. Aldrich and his wife for the past week, sharing time at their home.
Supervisor Chas E Malone of Atlantic traveled to Anita and nearby areas on Thursday as a business visitor.
The Friday Bridge club enjoyed their usual session and luncheon. Mrs. Mary Perkins of Hurley SD is visiting the home of her parents in Lincoln township. A Main Street building formerly occupied by C. G. Wycoff and Cook and Stucker is being prepared for tenants and will soon be occupied.
Next year Iowa will need over two million bushels of seed corn to plant the corn acreage. Little old seed corn remains and much of 1923 crib corn is unsuitable for seed. Early dent stage seed, properly dried and protected from freezes, yields a better stand than frost damaged or inferior seed.
Chas Woodard a well known Anita resident for many years and a former life insurance agent has died at his California home. He was noted for his standing in the local community and his long career in insurance.
Misses Lillian Scholl and Alice Ruggies were record callers on Monday according to the brief item in the society notes.
Dr. Secord and his daughter of Omaha were Sunday guests of Hamilton Campbell and Mrs. Jennie Overmier. Bulk dip offered at $1.00 per gallon by ItRongers Bros. also noted in the page.
Misses Marian Wagner Helen Myers Helen Trumbull and Ruth Herriman, members of the Class of 1924, were welcome visitors at the Anita schools last week.
H A Shannon and Elmer Scholl sold 3500 bushels of last year’s corn at 1.05 per bushel. Roy Deeming and family visited Council Bluffs at the home of F W Luxford and family. Bill Kelley markets his grapes from his Anita vineyard at ten cents per pound. Rumor resurfaces that the Hotel Victoria in Anita may reopen soon.
Leo Bongers and his family have returned after a two weeks visit with relatives and friends in Des Moines and Ottumwa.
S. R. Whittington and wife of Kincaid Kansas have been guests the past week of their uncle and aunt J. H. Aldrich and wife.
Mrs. S. H. Sheeler was the guest of honor at a P. E. O. meeting that served as a farewell reception as she prepares to move from Anita.
The first L. O. C. weekly meeting after summer vacation met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Clara Robison's East Main street home. Attendees played Bridge and shared luncheon at the end of the session.
Mrs G M DeCamp entertained a group of ladies Thursday afternoon with a bridge session followed by luncheon. Out of town guests included Mesdames Ed Richardson, George Reimers of Adair, and C H McDermott of Fontanelle. SEE LARSON TO SEE LONGER.
L A Rson for Lenses-Punk Tal Lenses. 33. L. R. Galiher and family of Atlantic spent Sunday in Anita. Frank Garside of Atlantic was in the city on Monday on business. Attorney H. P. Ziegler and wife visited Omaha Monday. Dr. Phil T. Williams and wife were Atlantic visitors Thursday night. Henry Wedemeyer received a car of feeding cattle from Omaha. Miss Helen Swinehart teaches Crooked Valley school in Audubon township. Miss Greta Stone of Des Moines visited old friends. Mrs. L. M. Martin and sons of Atlantic were guests of J. L. Carey and wife Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Ziegler entertained relatives and friends at dinner Sunday. Miss Thelma Walker returned from Ames and Des Moines visits. W. F. Kirkham and R. A. Cooper shipped cattle to Omaha last week. John Hall and wife of Valley Junction spent Sunday in Anita at Frank Lees and family.
The C O Z Club members will dine at one o'clock Wednesday at Mrs. Wm. A. Suplee's home. Anita residents may head south for the winter if cold weather persists. Grandma Bain and Miss Yassy Mooney return from Pine Bluff and Cheyenne visits. Bert Mooney heads to Colorado for beet sugar factory work. The east room in the Galiher building may be leased. Mrs. H. E. Campbell hosted a Tuesday evening gathering for Miss Lillian McKinney of Roswell New Mexico. Luncheon was served.
Miss Evelyn White of Menlo and Miss Edna Pieper of Anita spent a brief vacation near Elliston with relatives Mr and Mrs Guy Hosfield. The group motored to Creston for a picnic dinner and were joined by Mr and Mrs Guy White who later accompanied their daughter home.
The Grant Township Farm Bureau will hold a regular meeting with a program and supper a weinie roast at the home of C. FE. Parker on Wednesday evening September 24 inviting all members and everyone else. Ladies are asked to bring sandwiches or cake as usual.
Nelse Johnson and his wife were guests of Audubon friends Friday. Workmen are near completion re-shingling the Congregational church. A note warns that pests may raid tomatoes and other garden produce, not only four legged rats.
A scene at a public sale features ten or three women bidding against each other for sought after household furniture, showcasing lively competition among bidders.
Dr Frank Cardio of Chicago and Miss Mullins of Atlantic were wed at the Presbyterian church in Atlantic at seven. A reception followed at the Masonic Temple with Dr and Mrs Phil T Williams and Mr and Mrs H A Marshall in attendance Tuesday evening.
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