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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1925
Page
5
County totals show a loss of 310 people since 1920, with 49,111 residents recorded in 1925. Four towns report gains Atlantic near 200, Cumberland 58, Masena 24, Viota 4, while townships split between losses and gains.
The January term records show three cases in district court. Andrew, receiver of Citizens State Bank of Anita, sues Esta and James Rickel for $1000 on a note with attached share in the Porch estate. Swan Martin Martin Kringel represents the plaintiff. S. W. Rudolph sues Carl W. Smith and Widima Smith for $1686.10, with an attached personal property. L. H. Pine is the attorney. Hayter sues Dave Haben for foreclosure on garage property in Anita, seeking $600 plus interest. H. P. Ziegler represents the plaintiff.
In Guthrie Center Iowa January 26 a news writing school will be held for farm bureau club members newspaper correspondents and rural teachers conducted by H J Metcalf of Iowa State College The event aims to teach what constitutes news and the best form to present it and has already drawn interest and enrollment Dorothy Forshay was operated on for sarcoma in Omaha and is reported to be recovering afterward.
Readable notes report Gr iswold nurse Bertha Messenger returning from Red Oak for care of Mrs Crumley at Red Oak Clinical hospital. Cumberland sees 75 year old Fred L Breckenmaker pass away at his son’s home H L Breckenmaker. Wiota notes corn husked by 25 men in three hours on James Fay farm. Mike Metz hurt by wagon accident but relieved by neighbors help. Atlantic reports Mrs Alice Wilson dies at 65 years 3 months 2 days, Cass county resident forty years. Massena notes N H Yarger moves his garage to Saul building on Main Street. Louis Maas to occupy Yarger’s former space. Marne reports Red Cross quota of 30.00 met. Massena mill installs oil burner engine due to water scarcity. Charles Railsback away at Drake University also preached in Lewis. Maynes acquitted in man slaughter case over Ruby Smart death. Wiota Lodge officers elected: Frank Roe Noble Grand Arlie Acker Vice Grand Leland Engle Secretary Chas Sherretl Treasurer Elmer Keller Trustee. Atlantic tax sale: 57 Cass county properties sold. several pieces remain for later. Wiota Alta Mae Huff marries Emmet C Holcomb of Fort Worth Texas. Wiota Rev Borst to Highland Church holds service yesterday. next Sunday at 2:30. Massena Beck family released from diphtheria quarantine. Mrs Hendricks returns home after appendicitis operation. Mrs Campbell hosts young ladies class bazaar planning.
A historical ad lists Briardale Grocery items and prices such as 10 pound bags of whole wheat flour Seely’s buckwheat flour 10 pound bags of rye and graham flour Kellogg’s corn flakes with coupons Pinto beans White Rice 6c per pound carrots parsnips 5c per pound and various flavorings and preserves. It notes Briardale jelly powder three for 25c and other bulk specials.
At the Cyrene Chapter No. 126 Royal Arch Masons meeting the officers for the upcoming year were elected: H P Ziegler High Priest M Millholm King Gov Marsh Scribe C A Lorig Secretary Millholm Trustees W Shaffer and W F Budd. Installation set for January 1 1926 with an oyster supper and family social. LaFrance and Nevermend ladies silk hose offered at low price. Don Preston funeral attended by H L Bell wife and D C Bell. Rexall doll contest prompt appears. Bongers Bros.
Last Wednesday evening the Logan Lodge No. 190 Knights of Pythias held its annual election of officers. Elected were Lake Bear Chancellor Commander and Dr P T Williams Vice Chancellor. R W Mick Forshay Prelate. H G Highley Master of Work. D R Forshay Keeper of Records and Seal and Master of Finance. A R Robinson Master of Exchequer. Zate Biggs Master at Arms. Byron Wagner Inner Guard. Tory Kopp Outer Guard. C W Clardy Trustee.
Anita Lodge No. 262 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows elected W. H. Dorale as Noble Grand Peter Biggs as Vice Grand Dr. W E Fish as Secretary H V Millhollin as Treasurer and W S Reed as Trustee at their meeting last Thursday evening.
William F. Maas was a welcome caller on Monday afternoon and renewed his Tribune subscription, providing a healthy boost.
Funds shortages threaten deferral of tuberculosis testing in Guthrie County until next year. Countywide re testing likely, with lower next year tax revenue delaying the resumption. Injunction case in Guthrie District Court to be heard in early December. bond remains $2,500 with costs uncertain. An order from the Secretary of Agriculture Thornburg could restart testing soon.
Bucket brigade rigs saved Menlo's business district when the Menlo Hotel owned by J. H. McIntyre burned from the basement fire between two and three. Five or six guests escaped in night clothes as the building, a two story stone structure, was destroyed with about $6,500 loss, furniture and building. The town lacks fire protection and wind aided the destruction, but adjoining properties survived.
At the Juanita Lodge No 206 Order of Rebekahs meeting held at the Odd Fellows hall last Friday evening officers for the term were elected: Noble Grand Mrs Walter Wise Vice Grand Mrs M C Hutchison Secretary Miss Vera B Hook Treasurer Mrs H C Lewis Trustee Mrs E W Holmes. Loyal Reed of Mitchell South Dakota visiting Anita with parents D C Reed and wife his first since six years. Loyal works at the Hudson Essex garage in Mitchell.
Iowa readies a reinforced embargo to bar products from states with the European corn borer. State entomologist C F Drake drafted the terms, awaiting federal approval. final adoption hinges on a Friday conference with Governor Hammill and others. Authorities urge public vigilance to prevent importation by corn dealers and farmers.
Large crowds gathered at the Roe Clothing Co for its first store sale since 9:00 Friday morning. Friday through Monday saw record turnout with customers arriving from afar, prompting the owners to extend the sale until Christmas and keep the store open every evening starting next Monday.
At the regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters the following officers were elected for 1926 Ada Joy MBE C Lydia Kuehn E Reba Rasmusser FE J Effie Bean Manager Trene Johnson M of R and C Mildred Shaffer M of F Madelene Reynolds Protector LaVerne Bontrager Guard Ruby Biggs Press Reporter Frances Harry Trustee Esther Bear Installing Officer Also listed are trucking ads and a note on a missionary play by Congregational Sunday School juniors directed by Mrs J A Wagner with a duet by Frank and Evic Osen
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