Christmas Morning Program At Congregational Church
An early morning service at the Congregational church will start at 7:00 AM. The organized program includes scripture, prayers, choir anthems, two Christmas addresses by Rev. B. W. McEldowney and Rev. Robert N. Chord, solos by Anita H. East, and readings by Mrs. E. S. Holton and Mrs. W. T. Biggs. The double quartet performs There Were Shepherds and Joy to the World closes with a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. McEldowney
Mildred
Maurine Allanson
E. S. Holton
Robert N. Chord
Anita H. East
Reading
Former Anita Man Dies Following Operation
Otto Witthauer a longtime area farmer died December 12 after surgery at Des Moines Congregational hospital. Born October 11, 1857 in Woodward Pennsylvania he married Hattie E. Bowman June 13, 1883. Survived by widow two children John W. Wood Wichita Kansas Omar V Witthauer Portland Oregon one brother and a life of public service in Audubon county including two terms on the board of supervisors and later as state representative. He was a Christian Church member and allied with Knights of Pythias Modern Woodmen of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Witthauer
Ralph Cochrane
Congregational
Des Moines
Extra
Christian Church
Woodward
Pennsylvania
Hattie E. Bowman
John W. Wood
Wichita
Kansas
Portland
Ore
Audubon County
Board of Supervisors
Leter
The
Knights of Pythias
Modern Woodmen of America
Iowa farmers to receive annual agriculture census
Des Moines Des Moines Dec 23. In a short time assessors will survey Iowa farms for the annual agriculture census. By late January first books reach the Weather and Crop Service, with calculations running to May 15. Copies go to printers in June, making the census available to farmers. The drive involves the director, statistician, and clerks and marks Iowa as a national leader in agricultural data. A separate district court case seeks $346.01 on two notes in the January term, Joe M Huffman vs Hans R Hansen et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Weather and Crop Service
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Department
Towa
District Court
Joe M. Huffman
E. S. Holton
Hans R and
K. P. Hansen
Twenty Observation Stations To Test Cause Of Radio Fading
Investigation of radio fading planned for mid January at twenty observation stations announces J K Smith of Stewart Warner. The study compares fading and static with weather maps to identify weather effects and wavelengths, aiming to improve long distance broadcast reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J. K. Smith
Stewart-Warner Corporation
Mr.Smith
Stewart-Warner
Government
Weather Bureau
U. S
Smith
Chicago
Former Anita Woman Seeks Divorce From C Ross Wiley
Anna Wiley of Atlantic files for divorce from husband C Ross Wiley in district court alleging separation since September 1922 after their 1902 marriage in Marshalltown. She asks custody of their minor daughter Margie and title to the Cedar Street home in Atlantic. Case set for January term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan, Martin, Martin & Kringel
Anna Wiley
Atlantic
District Court
C. Ross Wiley
Anita Hotel
Omaha
Defendant
Marshalltown
Wiley
Margie
Cedar Street
Iowa Farmer Studies Sweet Corn Varieties Near Cresco
W. B. Barry of Cresco Howard county has dedicated work to improving sweet corn and popcorn varieties. A major seed dealer paid him 200 for one bushel of a new sweet corn he originated and the same price for a bushel of a new popcorn variety bred from crossing popcorn with sweet corn. He reports popcorn selling at 15 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Barry
Cresco
Howard County
Iowan Banker Posts 70 Cent Corn Offer for July
Julius Kunz a prominent banker with 55 farms and 12 grain elevators offers 70 cents a bushel for No. 2 corn delivered in July. He urges farmers to hold corn until next summer to prevent price drops from a potential market movement. Harold Van Slyke travels to Salt Lake City to pursue work in a jewelry store. his father, Lee H. Van Slyke, also works there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Julius Kunz
Harold van Slyke
Salt Lake City
Utah
Lee H. van Slyke
Grocery Item List Includes Seasonal Produce and Sweets
A pasted list catalogs marshmallows popping corn dates figs cranberries mince meat olives preserves celery white plate red emperor grapes apples and oranges head lettuce sweet potatoes Christmas candies. The compilation groups diverse foods and holiday treats, suggesting a market or inventory snapshot from a newspaper page.
Atlantic Residents Highlight Holiday Visits And Local Court Activity
L F Studgvin of Atlantic was a business caller in the city last Thursday. Thorle Robison returns from Drake University Des Moines to spend holidays with his parents C A Robison and wife. H P Ziegler handled legal matters at the Atlantic courthouse Monday. Use extra good grade Winter Gasoline and Oil at Wagner's Filling Station to avoid winter motor troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Studgvin
Atlantic
Thorle Robison
Drake University
Des Moines
C. A. Robison
H. P. Ziegler
Court House
Wagner's
Anita Literary Club Hosts Christmas Entertainment
The Anita Literary Club met at Mrs. W. S. Reed’s home with a Christmas program led by Mrs. Joe Kopp. Readings by Mrs. Floyd DeMent, Mrs. Kopp, and Mrs. Reed, plus a Christmas review by Mrs. Flavia Hook, a song by Edna Garlock, and gifts from Raymond Burke. Refreshments were served. next meeting planned with Mrs. Elvira E. Hyde on January 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Literary Club
W. S. Reed
Joe Kopp
Floyd DeMent
Kopp
Flavia Hook
Edna Garlock
Jane DeMent
Santa Claus
Raymond Burke
C. W. Garlock
Defendants win in local bank case in district court
The case of M C Hutchinson versus G E Stone et al ended in district court when Judge Mantz directed a verdict for the defendants. The suit claimed money paid for stock in the Citizens State bank reorganization and assessment on bank stock. The defendants were bank directors including G E Stone F H Sears Abe Biggs D R Forshay B D Forshay I N Taylor J V Jenkins T T Saunders George Scholl. A motion for a new trial was overruled. Sheriff W A McKee and local residents were mentioned in brief notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Hutchinson
G. E. Stone
Citizens State Bank of
Anita
H. J. Mantz
Dewell
Reorganized Bank
Citizens Savings Bank
F. H. Sears
Abe Biggs
D. R. Forshay
8. V. Jenkins
George Scholl
T. T. Saunders
I. N. Taylor
B. D. Forshay
Mantz
Supreme Court
Lewes Holiday Greeting to Friends and Patrons
A festive message from Lewes expresses gratitude to longtime and new patrons and wishes them happiness and prosperity in the coming year. The tone is cordial and community oriented, highlighting appreciation for support and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewes
Tragedy at Canby Farm Claims Everett Tanatt
In Canby Iowa the 30s farmer Everett Tanatt committed suicide by hanging in a hay chute after arranging his calves and sending for his wife. He left a wife and two young daughters and was reported in good health with no known motive. Funeral services were held at Canby church and burial followed in Canby Cemetery. Unexpected death also brings visits from Ben Kirkham and college students Enid and Marian Wagner during Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair
Everett Tanatt
Canby
Tanatt
William Woodruff
Miss Muriel Gipple and Ludvik Shatava Wed in Atlantic
Miss Muriel F. Gipple and Mr. Ludvik T. Shatava of Bridgewater were married Sunday afternoon at 3:00 in Atlantic, performed by Rev. H. J. Howad of the Church of Christ. O. D. Aldrich and wife planned visits to Des Moines and Town City to see daughters, with a return around February first. A Bridge party featured Mr. and Mrs. George Pratt as guests of honor before their move to Wapello. Cass County installed 32 gold star memorial markers along Whiteway 7, awaiting final marker placement. arrival of the markers is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Falconer
Corning
J. H. Stone
Muriel F. Gipple
Ludvik T. Shatava
Bridgewater
Atlantic
H. J. Howad
Church Off Christ
O. D. Aldrich
Des Moines
W. E. Kellaway
Town City
Jennie Cox
Anita
Fred M. Sheley
George Pratt
Wapello
Iowa
Cass County
Cannon
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Will
Merry Christmas
Magnet Coffee
the Briardale Grocery
Rexall
Bangers Bros
Fullerton Lumber CO
Vv. C. McCoy
W. A. McKee
Ray Keith
the Tribune
Robert
Morris
James McEldowney
Simpson College
Indianola
Rev
Bell's Cafe
Mattie Harrison
West Main Street
Arthur R. Robinson
P. T. Williams
Margaret A. Bell
Zagazig
Egypt
Miss Bell
America
Ben Kirkham
Ames College
Enid
Marian Wagner
Town State College
Ames
City
W. H. Wagner
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