Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Anita Record in Anita, Iowa

Page 1

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1927

Page

1

Mrs S A Turner Dies Sudden in Anita

Mrs S A Turner longtime Anita resident dies at 6 30 AM at her South Anita home from acute bronchial pneumonia. Born Mary Smith February 10 1849 in Rock Island Illinois she married Samuel C Turner January 10 1868. Survived by six children, nineteen grandchildren, twenty three great grandchildren and many relatives. funeral held September 28 at the Christian church in Anita with Elder Wayne Greene.

Anita 8. C. Turner South Anita Sitventor Mother Turner Miss Opal Turner G. C. Smither Mary ©. Smith Joseph and Elizabeth Fullmer) Smith Rock Island County Ilainois Cass County Iowa Rock Island Illinois Samuel C. Turner Effie Steinmetz Carrie Gilbaugh Graetinger Mabel Layman Des Moines Walter C. Turner G. O. Smither A. L. Turner Nora Bustard Sarah Griffin Molellinois Ella Johnson Isouri Smith East Moline Noah Smith Galena Kansas Turner Christian Church Ladies’ Aid Society Frind Wayne Greene Evergreen Cemetery

Visiting Crosby Family Returns to Iowa Colleges

Dr. I R Crosby and his wife longtime Stuart residents now in Pasadena California spend weeks visiting relatives in Anita Stuart Walnut and Avoca. Mrs Crosby is sister of C H Bartley of Anita. They travel with son Harold entering Drake University and daughter Amy Marian enrolled at Grinnell College.

I. R. Crosby Stuart Pasadena California Anita Walnut Avoca

Anita High Seniors Elect Officers and Plan Party

The Senior Class of Anita high school held an after school organization meeting with their sponsor. They planned a class party for next Friday and elected Gerald Bell as President Marjorie Knowlton as Secretary and Treasurer for the coming year.

Anita High School Gerald Bell Marjorie Knowlton

Anita High School Friday Programs Continue Tradition

Anita High School will continue its weekly Friday morning programs at opening exercises. The recent program featured the girls sextette singing Reading by Grace Dougherty and a piano solo by Lyle Hayter, showcasing ongoing student involvement and audience interest.

Anita High School Grace Dougherty Lyle Hayter

Hartford man visits Cass county kin after Iowa trip

W. C. Carter of Hartford South Dakota spent several days in Cass county visiting relatives including John C. Kelley and wife and the Daughenbaugh families in Anita and Wiota. He was returning from Clinton Iowa after his brother Walter Carter died. A daughter of Mr. Carter recently had major surgery at Mayo Clinic Rochester and remains critically ill at home.

W. C. Carter Hartford South Dakota Cass County John C. Kelley Daughenbaugh Anita Geo. S. Daughenbaugh Wiota

Anita Parent Teachers Elect Leaders and Plan Year

The Anita Parent Teachers Association held its first meeting of the year at the High School auditorium on Friday September 23 with large attendance. Officers were elected: Mrs H E Campbell president, Mrs J W Macklin first VP, Mrs Florence Bangham second VP, Miss Kirk secretary, Dr C E Harry treasurer. Membership stands at ninety five with plans for more. Regular meetings are the second Friday of each month at the high school.

Anita Parent Teachers’ Association H. “Ef. Campbell S. M. Houston H. E. Campbell J. W. Macklin Florence Bangham Miss Kirk C. E. Harry Floyd DeMent G. O. Smither Joe Vetter H. P. Ziegler Myers H. H. Turner F. H. Osen J. R. Stuhr G. A. Roe Chester Crandell Maude Walker Addie Martin Muriel Butler J. A. Wagner Donna Dorsey C. H. Daubendiek Mildred Wilson J. W Maurine Turner Florence Rickel A. B. Stone E. B.ssiplian

Big price for cattle at Chicago set by Cass county load

James M. Broadfoot of Be rea shipped a car load of horned Hereford yearlings averaging 991 pounds to Chas I Beason and Company sold by Charlie Benson for 15.10 dollars per hundred. It is Cass county’s highest price load in seven years, leaving Broadfoot with a broad smile.

James M. Broadfoot Berea Chicago Chas. I. Beason & Company Charlie’ Benson Cass County Jim’ Broadfoot

Illness Strikes Longtime Anita Resident Henry Houck

Henry Houck, a resident of Anita for over fifty years, suddenly fell ill while downtown Monday. He was moved to the home of his son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ed Newton and is improving and recovering from the attack.

Henry Houck Anita Ed. L. Newton

Visitors from Wiota and Hartford stop in Anita

Geo. S. Daughenbaugh his wife and daughter of Wiota and W. C. Carter of Hartford South Dakota visited John C. Kelley and A. J. Nelson families in Anita on Thursday. Carter is returning from Clinton Iowa where he attended his brother's funeral. Carter is a former Anita resident.

Geo. S. Daughenbaugh Wiota W. C. Carter Hartford South Dakota John C. Kelley A. J. Nelson Anita Mr. Carter Clinton Iowa

Anita Boy Wins in Florida Boxing Match

Fred Hansen reports by telegram that his son Dale Hansen the Anita boy won his boxing match at West Beach Florida. The bout drew a crowd spanning city blocks and carried a sizable purse. Dale, popular with West Palm Beach fans, is set to fight a top contender on the Pacific coast in a future match.

Fred Hansen Dale Hansen Anita Boy West Beach Florida Dale West Palm Beach Pacific Coast Anita

Spokane Woman Delayed By Mud Trip Through West

Mrs. Maude Davies of Spokane Washington arrived in Anita Friday to stay several weeks with her agents and brother J J Aldrich and family. She was delayed more than a week en route to Iowa due to unusually high water across the western states especially Utah.

Delivery Delay Lets Anita Fans Hear Fight On Radio

The Atlantic Daily News Telegraph delivery to Anita subscribers was pushed back to 10 30 last Thursday night so readers could hear fight details before bed. Fans in town listened on radios to a special edition that arrived with full Tunny Dempsey fight coverage.

Atlantic Daily News-Telegraph Anita Atlantic

Good Returns From Anita Ladies Cemetery Benefit

The Anita Ladies Cemetery Association realized about 50 dollars from a Rialto Theatre benefit held Wednesday and Thursday nights. Attendance the second night was likely higher if not for the Tunny Dempsey fight and other attractions drawing interest.

Anita Ladies’ Cemetery Association Rialto Theatre

Mud Causes Spills On Highway 32 Across Waterlogged Section

Multiple accidents on highway No 32 between Anita and Viota have sent cars sliding into water and mud along the roadside. Injuries to occupants range from minor to more serious in the fluctuating conditions of the wet grade.

New Dentist Opens Anita Practice by Harcourt Doctor

Dr. Carl H. Johnson of Harcourt Iowa locates in Anita to practice dentistry leasing rooms on the second floor of the C. A. Long furniture store building and will room at the Charles F. Karns home. He is a University of Denver graduate with strong credentials.

Carl H. Johnson Harcourt Iowa Anita C. A. Long Furniture Store Chas. F. Karns Johnson University of Denver Colorado

Missive Requests Change of Address in Ames 1927

Bessie Brown Nelson of Ames Iowa asks Sherm to redirect her record to Box N Station A Ames Iowa while she stays in town with the Sigma Sigma nem and notes she cannot do without the Record. She extends best wishes to Sherm and family.

Ames Iowa Sherm

W C T U Meeting Highlights Readings and Delegates

The W C T U met Tuesday with Mrs Homer Kirkham. Temperance readings were given by Mrs Nellie Richards Mrs Anna Porch and Mrs H H Turner. Mrs H H Turner will be delegate and Mrs A B Stone alternate to the state convention at Indianola in October. Refreshments served by the hostess and her daughter Miss Enid Kelley of Brayton.

Homer Kirkham Nellie Richards Anna Porch H. H. Turner Indianola A. B. Stone Paul Kelley Enid Kelley Brayton

Pioneer of Cass Co. Passes Away After Long Illness

Charles W. Marshall a longtime Cass county resident died Friday at 11 30 a m at his Benton township home northwest of Anita at age 71 4 17 He was twice married first wife died 1900 leaving five children The 1902 marriage to Minnie Wilson produced four more children He leaves a brother J H Marshall and sister Mrs G H Thorley Also a Christian church member burial in Oakwood cemetery Lewis with I O O F lodge conducting services The obituary notes his long illness and local standing.

Charles W. Marshall Cass County Lewis Benton Township Anita Mr. Marshall Oscar Marshall Omaha Nebraska Guy Marshall Rockford Illinois Henry Marshall Columbus Junction Iowa Chet. Marshall Winfield Ed. Lane Atlantic Minnie Wilson Charles Marshall George Marshall Rex Marshall Ruth Marshall J. H. Marshall G. H. Thorley Ainsworth Marshall Jesus Christ Christian Church Morton Wiola

Card of Thanks from Marshall Family

The Marshall family expresses deep gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindnesses during illness and death of their husband and father. Thanks also for the floral tributes in memory of Mr. Marshall. Minnie Marshall and Family Guy Marshall Chet Marshall Henry Marshall Mrs Ed Lane

Minnie Marshall Guy Marshall Chet Marshall Henry Marshall ED. Lane

Rialto Week Film Lineup Promises Thrills and Stars

Friday and Saturday Buck Jones stars in The War Horse a non western with snap and thrills. Sunday to Monday Thomas Meighan appears in Were all Gamblers after a versatile career. Tuesday Al Wilson flies in Three Miles Up a aviation adventure. A comedy accompanies each program.

Buck Jones Thomas Meighan Meighan Gene Tunny Paul Whiteman Paramount al Wilson

Return of California Grapes Gratefully Received

The Record gratefully acknowledges a crate of California grapes from Rev. Don A. Allen of Fresno a former Anita M. E. church pastor now enjoying retirement in a sunny western haven. Despite passing four-score years he remains active in church work and is remembered for Civil War service and lifelong ministry.

California Don A. Allen Fresno Anita M. E. Church Allen

Improvements on farm of Dr. Eller near Anita noted

The Eller farm one and a half miles southeast of Anita has been neatly painted. A deep well is planned to supply water for stock and household use. Dr. Eller, once a dentist in Anita, now in Fairfield Iowa, is making lasting improvements with a new fencing system and cross fences benefiting the farm and current tenant Axel P Jensen.

L. R. Eller Anita Axel P. Jensen Eller Jefferson County Iowa P. T. Williams California Fairfield

Fern L Anderson and son win top Clydesdales at Iowa State Fair

Fern L. Anderson and son Dale, Audubon County breeders, win multiple blue ribbons and cash prizes at the Iowa State Fair. Cedric's Footprint and Cedric's Baroness claim grand and senior championships, while Dale's Fairholm Black Trooper and Daisy Royal sweep class wins.

Audubon County Journal Fern L. Anderson Dale Audubon County F. L. Anderson Minnesota Des Moines Anderson Cedric

Glendale reader greets old friend and follows news

A Glendale reader notes the 1927 arrival of Col. Charles Lindbergh in Los Angeles and mentions watching for his broadcasted speech. The letter updates weather, expresses fondness for the hometown paper, and provides a new return address and Bartley’s Produce ad.

Glendale Calif Sherm Iowa Col. Lindbergh Los Angeles Maryland

Also Mentioned on This Page

S. A. Turner Dak Dr. Hess Hess Bongers Brothers Rexall Bessie Brown Nelson Bessie Brown Nelson F. E. Travis W. C. T. U. Meeting Pioneer Cass CO Rialto Dale J. Anderson Priscilla Mary Cedricc Bartley
Search Courier

Search the Anita Record Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Anita Record?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication