Folks of Yesteryear to Anita Republicans Meet
A letter from Sherm F. Myers of Wing North Dakota recounts family origins and farming life near Wilton and Pingree. It notes North Dakota prospects and schooling, then announces a Ladies of the Republican party gathering at the I O O F hall in Anita on September 28 1928 at 2 30 PM with remarks by Mrs Kent Martin and invites all Anita women voters.
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Yesteryear
Anita
Republican Party
I. O. O. F. Hall
Kent Martin
Atlantic
Republican County Central Committee
W. S. Reed
Des Moines Couple Visits Anita Relatives
C. W. Layman and wife from Des Moines spent several days in Anita last week. They stayed with his sister Mrs. W. C. Turner and sisters Mrs. A. H. Steinmetz and Mrs. G. O. Smither and families. Mrs. Layman is a Turner daughter, linking to Anita’s longtime residents Samuel C. Turner family.
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C. W. Layman
Des Moines
Anita
City Property For Sale In Anita Attracts Quick Offers
A desirable residence property in Anita is offered for sale at a very attractive price for a prompt buyer. SHERM F. MYERS represents the listing.
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Anita
Sherm F, Myers
Atlantic visitor from Anita business trip
Ed Shanon of Atlantic was a business visitor in Anita on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Shanon
Atlantic
Anita
Local society notes from Anita and surrounding towns
Mr and Mrs Ernie Burke and Mrs Elsie Kopp were Omaha visitors Tuesday. Greta Barger of Chariton Iowa was the Sunday guest of C T Winder and wife. C T McAfee and wife attended Audubon and Guthrie county fairs. Babe Bonney of Greenfield spent Sunday in Anita with her sister Grace Winder. Martin Brehmer of Lincoln township renews subscription to the howe paper for another year. Adelia Sullivan of Massena sends a $2.00 check for one year. Two heavy frosts in succession hurt vegetation. Harold Winder of Des Moines spent Sunday with his parents C T Winder. Gold-mounted Elk's tooth found. owner call at Record office and pay forty cents. A A Brown wife and son Phillip of Morris Illinois visited Wm Steele and family. Mary Steinmetz staying with son-in-law Harley McCord in Brookings SD. Ladies Union Club met and had lunch at Mrs H A Shannon's. Dennis Pearce home hostesses entertained at Bridge and luncheon. Rev Miss Leora Miars of Anita Congregational church visited Atlantic yesterday. We carry hog and chicken feed at Bartley's Feed Store. Eilert Shaken on Main street offers shoes and rubbers at first cost starting Saturday Sept 29. Please check your Record subscription or remit if you live away.
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Anita
Geo. F
Irene
Charles
North Dakota
Kate
F. H. Bittle
Myerstown
Pennsylvania
Etta
Etta R. Minert
Rockford
Illinois
RFD
Rockford High School
Wilton
Northern Pacific
Pingree
Jamestown
Iowa
Wing
Union
Etta Myers
Tony Koob
Margaret Miller Trumbull
Health of former Anita businessman Jim Bruce improves
A letter to B. D. Forshay from Senator Jas E. Bruce of Tampa Florida reports that Jim Bruce once called the war boss has greatly improved in health after years of complications from an auto accident. Friends in Anita Cass county rejoice at his rapid recovery.
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B. D. Forshay
Jas. E. Bruce
Anita
Cass County
Tampa
Florida
Jim
Anita Girl Making Good Miss Beulah Long
Miss Beulah Long daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester A Long has accepted a directing position with a prominent state producing company to oversee home talent plays for public schools churches and societies She directed a Fairfield Iowa play to strong reviews and is now leading a Clinton Illinois project with plans for permanent winter employment
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Miss Beulah Long
Chester A. Long
Miss Beulah
Fairfield
Iowa
Clinton
Illinois
Making Good Bye Calls to Several States
Dr. W. E. Fish and his wife plan departures next week to Aberdeen South Dakota where the doctor once conducted business. they will visit Mrs. G. H. Fish and the families of Charles A. Russell and Emily C. Townsend. They then travel to Waverly and Newton Iowa Des Moines Anita and finally Hollywood California.
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W. E. Fish
Aberdeen
South Dakota
G. H. Fish
Chas. A. Russell
Emily C. Townsend
Waverly
Iowa
Newton
Des Moines
Anita
Hollywood
California
Yeater to Make Future Home in Anita Iowa
G W Yeater, having disposed of his Pleasantville Iowa property interests, is now in Anita set to take possession of a Warner residence property recently purchased. He previously ran a business in Anita in the late 1870s and feels at home there. he is also an uncle of Mrs Ollie Thornburg.
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Pleasantville
Iowa
G. W. Yeater
Anita
Warner Residence
Mr. Yeater
Ollie Thornburg
Illness confines Miss Evelyn Stager at home after summer flu
Miss Evelyn Stager has been confined to her home the past week by illness the result of an attack of summer flu. The horse sale held at the Rock Island stock yards in Anita Saturday afternoon was quite well attended.
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Evelyn Stager
Rock Island Stock Yards
Anita
Original Bridge Club Honors At Luncheon
Members of the Original Bridge Club gathered for a covered dish luncheon at Mrs. Leo Bongers home after the final of thirteen games. High score honors went to Mrs. Bongers with Mrs. H C Faulkner substituting for Mrs. Rongers and taking high score for the session.
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Bridge Club
Leo Bongers
Bongers
H. C. Faulkner
Rongers
Atlantic
Mesdames
B. F. Broderson
G. A. Roe
Harold McDermott
D. R. Forshay
Lester Heckman
E. S. Holton
Lester Scholl
G. M. Adair
H. E. Campbell
U. S. Walker
F. F. Joy
Leo Rongers
Haaker Family In Auto Crash Near Anita
H W Haaker his wife and daughter were injured when their car skidded on dirt near the grade east of Anita on highway 32. The woman suffered facial and arm cuts while Haaker and the daughter were seriously hurt. They received care at Dr H E Campbell hospital and later continued their trip from South Bend to Omaha.
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H. W. Haaker
South Bend
Indiana
Omaha
Anita
IS MAKING SLOW PROGRESS
John C. Kelley, a well known citizen and civil war veteran, has been seriously ill for weeks after a major operation and remains confined to his home with only slight improvement. Neighbors and friends sent many messages and flowers during his illness, and he thanks them for their kindness.
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John C. Kelley
John
Friday School Programs Highlight Student Soloists
Friday morning programs before the Anita high school assembly feature solos in an annual event. Miss Loveless and Mr Burham were new instructors heard by the seventh and eighth grades and by the high school assembly, delivering solo performances to appreciative audiences.
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Anita High School
High School
Miss Loveless
Mr. Burham
Raymond Burke Visits Anita With Parents
Raymond Burke the son of Mr and Mrs Ernie Burke attended Sunday in Anita with his parents while a student at a Des Moines Catholic college.
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Raymond Burke
Ernie Burke
Des Moines
Smith Speech Draws Omaha Audience by Jos Kopp
Jos Kopp and his wife attended a meeting in Omaha on Tuesday to hear Al Smith, the Democratic nominee for President, deliver a speech.
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Jos Kopp
Omaha
al Smith
Reception to teachers in Anita public schools
The Anita Parent-Teachers Association hosts an informal reception for teachers at 8:00 p.m. on Friday September 28 at the high school to foster closer ties among parents, teachers, and residents and show community support for the schools.
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Parent-Teachers’ Association of
Anita
Anita Public Schools
West missouri valley drought hits corn and wheat
John Wahe reports severe dryness from Fairbury Nebraska to Hutchinson Kansas with corn yield unlikely to exceed ten bushels per acre and wheat priced around ninety cents. He notes continued dry windy weather and no rain since arrival.
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Sherm
Hutchinson
Fairbury
Nebraska
Kansas
John Wahe
Mrs Wm Duff Returns From Marshfield Wisconsin
Mrs. Wm. Duff has returned from Marshfield Wisconsin after a few weeks with her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs Archie Cochran formerly of Anita. Mr Cochran once ran a milk route in Anita and now works in dairy near Marshfield where cheese production is a principal industry.
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Wm. Duff
Marshfield
Wisconsin
Archie Cochran
Anita
Cochran
Arshfield
McAfee Couple Celebrates 47th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. C. T. McAfee were honored guests at a relatives and friends gathering marking their forty seventh wedding anniversary. They have long lived in the Anita area and received cordial congratulations and best wishes from a large circle of friends.
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C. T. McAfee
Pap
Mother McAfee
Anita
Local notes and personal updates from Anita vicinity
A collection of short notices from Milton Roe Washburn North Dakota and surrounding area. Mentions Milton U Roe continuing subscription to the Record, Wm J Baier visiting, light frost with minimal crop damage, Mrs Ira E Bowen's recovery at home, P R Nichols sent to Colfax sanitarium for treatment, E M Bonney visiting Omaha on the way home, and Geo F Shaffer and family visiting Garden City Kansas with Shaffer’s in laws Lamborn at Cass county former residents.
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Geo. F. Shaffer
Garden City
Kansas
Eilert Suffered Lacerated Arm From Floor Wheel Injury
Eilert, proprietor of the Electric Shoe Shop, was badly lacerated when his arm touched a moving wheel Saturday night. He received treatment at Dr H E Campbell hospital after the accident.
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Eilert Shaken
Electric Shoe Shop
H. E. Campbell
Laugh, Clown, Laugh A Bitter Political Riff
The piece blasts Brookhart and various political figures including Frank Murphy and Al Smith, mocking party loyalty and leadership. It links farm relief, governance, and New York politics with sharp, satirical jabs and a thick dose of regional rhetoric. The text lampoons double-cross themes amid a carnival of names and accusations.
D C Reed Family Reunion Held at Hadley Home
A D C Reed family reunion gathered Sunday at the Hadley home near Corning to honor L S Reed and wife from Mitchell South Dakota and other relatives. The festivity featured a large feed and welcomed guests from Anita Corning Greenfield and nearby areas.
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D. E. Hadley
Corning
D. C
No Whispering About It Campaign Noise Loud Across States
The piece mocks claims of a whispering campaign, noting loudspeakers heard from New York Montana California New Jersey Oklahoma City Omaha and other places. It argues that anyone not hearing this noise must have radio off or be deaf.
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New York
Montana
California
New Jersey
Oklahoma City
Omaha
Farewell Reception for Christensen and Fish Families
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs hosted a joint farewell Friday honoring four members, Brother and Sister Martin Christensen and Brother and Sister W. E. Fish. Sister Christensen received a pin. Ice cream and cake were served to a large gathering as the Christensen and Fish families prepare to move to California next week.
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Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Martin Christensen
W. E. Fish
Christensen
Rebekahs
Fish
California
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Ira E. Bowen
I thank all who sent cards letters and flowers during my stay at the Atlantic hospital. Mrs. Ira E. Bowen.
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the Atlantic Hospital
Ira E, Bowen
Larson Atlantic Eye Man A Good Man To Tie To
A brief item notes Larson Atlantic appoints an eye man described as a reliable official, pegged as a dependable tie to local projects. The snippet emphasizes trust and steady leadership in community matters.
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Larson
Atlantic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anita Girl
Record
Sherm F. Myers
City Property
Elsie Kopp
Greta Barger
Chariton, Iowa
C. T. Winder
C. T. McAfee and
Audubon
Guthrie
Babe Bonney
Greenfield
Mrs
Grace Winder
Martin Brehmer
Lincoln Township
Howe
Adelia Sullivan
Massena
Harold Winder
Mrs. C. T. Winder
A. A. Brown
Phillip
Morris Illinois
Wm. Steele and
Berea
Mary Steinmetz
Harley McCord
Brookings, South Dakota
Ladies’ Union Club
H. A. Shannon
Dennis Pearce
Miss Leora Miars
Anita Congregational Church
Bartley’s Feed Store
Eilert
Main Street
Bongers Brothers
Galatia
Milton Roe
Washburn
Milton U. Roe
Wm. J. Baier
Ira E. Bowen
Atlantic Hospital
P. R. Nichols
Colfax
E. M. Bonney
Anita Vicinity
City
Brookhart
Frank Murphy
Major Lund
Peek
Cook
Kansas City
New York City
Milo Reno
Hirsh
Wallace
Tammany Hall
General Motors
du Pont
South
New England
Middle-West
Mr. Curtis
D. C. Reed Family Reunion
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