Ruth L Brown Publisher Hosts Pinochle Club At Home
Ruth L Brown owner and publisher notes relatives in Des Moines. Avery Stephenson, a farmer southeast of Anita, was badly injured last Wednesday noon while blasting stumps on his farm. He suffered a laceration to an ear and injuries to his hand and shoulder. Mrs Maurice Turner hosted the pinochle club at her home last Thursday evening with Mrs Chas Campbell and Mrs Dick Demnet as guests. High score went to Mrs Albert Karns.
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Avery Stephenson
Anita
Stumpa
Maurice Turner
Chas
L Campbell
Dick Demnet
Albert ‘Karns
Bernard Houchin
Lincoln Township
Wenonar Forshay
Mozart Club
Missea Nelle Strater
Madeline Reynolds
Donna Voorhees
Maude Walker
Allie
Mick
Fred
Rome
Ten Years Ago Anita area notes and marriages
Ten years ago Miss Zela Dorsey and Frank Kramer Jr married at St Marys church in Anita. W W club held a covered dish gathering at Grover Darling’s. J W Petersen named restaurant and hotel inspector by Mark Thornburg. County relief pork bought for Cass County families. Baby girl born to Gerald Heckman northeast of Anita. Local residents ill or injured, including Bernard Houchin's burns and car repairs. Night Owls bridge club hosted by Chas Borth. high score won by Mr and Mrs Aggen.
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Zela Dorsey
E. C. Dorsey
This City
Frank Kramer Jr. Som
Frank Kramer Sr
Altus, Ark
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Anita
J. W. Petersen
Ft. Madison, In
Mark Thornburg
Secretary of Agriculture
Hly
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John J Jenkins
Gerald Heckman
Chas, Borth
Night Owls Bridge Club
Lincoln Township
Will Crawford, Jr
Ing
Frank Kopp
Henry
Aggen
Local Notes From Atlantic and Area Social Circles
A roundup of meetings and social visits notes residents in Atlantic and nearby towns. Highlights include H G Armentour attending a board of supervisors meeting, Friday Bridge club hosting Mrs Fred M Sheley with high score by Mrs Leo Bongers, and local and visiting members of clubs and families.
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H. G. Armentour
Atlantic
Board of Supervisors
Fred M. Sheley
Leo Bongers
G. M. DeCamp
Leo Rongers
Minnie Forshay
Nellie Holtz
Lincoln
Nebr
Dreams of a polio survivor in school and hope
A first person reminiscence of a Polio victim now in a wheelchair recounts returning to school in Des Moines after a long illness. The narrator details the emotional awakening from renewed life, the challenge of mobility, and the goal to shed public perception of disability while pursuing education and independence.
Hints of Deeper History and Winter Warnings
A collage of dates and notes spans Franklin birth Edison lamp milestones Wilsons 14 Points WWII Analo landings and winter driving cautions. It blends verses notes and stray quotes offering a snapshot of early 20th century concerns and cultural touchpoints.
Unclear Fire Alarm Sparks Neighbor Reactions
Residents react to a fire alarm as onlookers rush to assess the scene. A passerby greets Mrs. Jemison and Mrs. Haggerty as they discuss whether anyone was home and the potential fire impact.
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Dei Saw
Allie
Unclear dialogue scene about a family and prizes
Fragmentary text shows a family moment with Allie and others discussing prizes and staying home. The scene centers on a tense, uncertain exchange about money, cards, and routine at home. Names like Allie Mick Fred appear in a domestic context.
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Franklin County
Illinois
Kentucky
Jewett Grain and Coal Phone
THE
Anita Tribune
Ruth L. Brown
Towa
Des Moines
Elemnty
Ader
W. W. Club
Grover Darling
Pauline Thro
Unity Salt
Cass
Dorothy
Harry Osen
Joe Vais
Joe
Creston
Wm. Cihak
Jimmie Smith
Russell Smith
Omaha
Boyles College
Fred Kauer
A. M. Mikkelsen
Anna Ben
Pany
Bridge
Ben
Walnut Street
Max Walker
Dale
Lester King
Sie
King Frome
City
Claussen Oil Co
Anita, Iowa
Oakland
Fred Geiger
W. B
W. M. Boaz
East Moline
Ill
Bushnell, TH
Irma Lewis
Mas. B. Lewis
Bussey
Keith Chinn
the State University At
Iowa City
Fred Chinn
Weneens
Lea
Jhn Larkin
Sweet
Benjamin Franklin
Edison
Utah
Myes
Républic
Wilson
Analo
Izzard
Ras Dent
Anita H.S. Gymnasium
Anita High School
Shaffer & Burns
John Deere
von Gupp
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