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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1925
Page
7
The board fixes August 1, 1995, at 7:30 PM for a hearing on the estimated taxes per $1,000 of assessed value. The hearing will be at the Anita town hall in Cass County Iowa. The town clerk must publish the notice in Anita Tribune at least ten days before the hearing.
Apple blight appears in Cass County with leaves twigs and fruit browning and drying. Control requires thorough cutting and burning of infected parts and proper disinfection of tools. spraying is ineffective. Foul brood found in some apiaries. American type most destructive, requiring complete hive cleaning and disinfection to eradicate. Bee keepers urged to inspect and act promptly. Also mentions wool market activity and local farm notices.
A jumble of anecdotes spans birds and wintering woodpeckers, a remark on maple juice, a householder’s drama over a tin drain, and a nod to radio gear at Barnheldt Service. It also reports local news: J H Booth of Anita among state exam passers, John Schaake buying a store in Anita, and Wheeler relocating with family. plus a jumbled tale of a jitney owner and a local car purchase tied to a farmer near Ket Lori and a purse theft.
The Iowa State Crop Report notes a record 1925 corn acreage rising 11.1 million acres and a July 1 condition near 3 percent of normal, with forecast production about 46.3 million bushels. Weather in July and August could undo weeks of progress amid heat and moisture deficits. barley, potatoes, and hay crops show varied prospects as acreage expands despite drought risks.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and bereavement, mentioning Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Swanson and floral offerings. Notes Jayle Hayter helping at W. F. Crawford store and local vendors. Social items include a dance with Pete's Pearless Players and Hutchison's ice cream delivery. A Ladies Union Club event at Mrs. William Richter's home and a Ku Klux Klan meeting noted with attendees and speech in Anita area.
The ceremony conducted by Robert Lew Stuart united the betrothed in the Grinnell area with the bride's family hosting a wedding dinner for the bridal party and close relatives. Mrs Budd and Mr Budd, graduates of Grinnell High School and Grinnell College, were noted as new local business affiliates. Afterward the couple departed for their home as plans for a store role and banking ties appeared in local business circles.
FT. W. MecEldowney, pastor, to preach Gods Oath to the Charen next Sunday. Women’s Foreign Missionary Society to lead evening service with a program. Ride School exhib its progress over three weeks. Sunday School attendance reached 144 as gains in teachers and classes continue. Officials voted to grant the pastor two weeks’ vacation and to survey church work for next year’s budget, with canvass planned by mid month.
Services held at Longs Furniture Store Sunday morning at 11 o clock with Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Wednesday evening at 8 90 o clock All are welcome.
Anita residents W. F. Budd house on East Fourth Street is leased by W. C. Clardy and wife who will take possession soon. Ed M. Blakesley and family recently vacated. Barrett family from Pratt Kansas and Miss Anita visited Anita, with Mrs. Barrett staying longer. Davis county farmers organize reward for thieves amid rising regional thefts of wool, fat hogs, poultry, and other property.
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