Taxpayers League Organized in Anita
Local meeting forms Anita Taxpayers League with 84 voting for joining and membership cards renewed. Abel Biggs named permanent chairman, J C Calkins elected secretary, and L Newton chaired briefly. County figures urge farmer unity and note proposed road costs and tax trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fd. L. Newton
Abel Biggs
J. C. Calkins
Bore Nelson
Atlantic
the Tribune
T. C. Whitmore
Harry B. Swan
Charles E. Malone
Frank van Brock~am
Chris Kringel
Ed. L. Newton
Mike Metz
W. S. Reed
Whitmore Cand
Cass County
Martin H. Funk
Anita
United’ Taxpayers
Targes
Equal Suffrage Push Urges Iowa Voters to Support Amendment
In a last issue ahead of the June primary, advocates urge Ta the ballot for the equal suffrage amendment. They cite taxpaying women, widows, wage earners, and mothers as pivotal voters. The piece contrasts Massachusetts and Wyoming, argues taxation and franchise link, and calls Ada voters to vote June 5 with a separate ballot for the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Friends of the Cause
Anita
Massachusetts
Boston
Wyoming
Utah
Bald Biot Snot
J. D. Rockafellow
England
Iowa
Thirteen graduates receive diplomas at Anita High School
The Anita High School commencement at the opera house honored thirteen graduates six boys and seven girls with diplomas. Rev. J T Jones delivered the address, Earl Holton presented diplomas, and the glee club performed amid community congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Anita High School
Opera House
Robert W. Swick
High School
J. T. Jones
Congregational Church of
Council Bluffs
High School Glee Club
Earl 8. Holton
Board of Education
Thomas Burns
Edwin Burkhart
Hobart Newton
Charles Wagner
Raymon Wagner
Raymond Peterson
Mary Deane
Alta King
Gladys Rickle
Mildred Walker
Wilrfia Wagner
Kathryn Galiher
the Tribune
Congregational Notes urge Ladies' Aid and Missionary meetings
The annual Ladies' Aid Society meeting is set for Thursday afternoon at the church with elections and reports. A Friday Missionary meeting at Mrs Voorhees home will include a Turkey update. Bible School resumes at 10 and Sunday preaching at 11 with lessons on Paul Europe trip and 8 PM on the dual service theme. Junior Endeavor at 2:30 and neighborhood prayer meetings are urged for community prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srrey
Hi. J. Wilkins
Ladies’ Aid Society
P. E. Voorhees
Turkey
Bible School
Paul
Europe
Jesus
M. E Church Notes Highlight Anita Meeting Plans
Pastor Robert W. Swick urges practical work over method in Anita community as Mr. Pratt prepares for a series of June meetings. He stresses voluntary attendance, personal growth through faith, and fair treatment in social and business life, trusting God to guide attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauch
Anita
Mr. Pratt
God
Sunday Visit and Local Notices in Atlantic
Miss Bleth Casad of Atlantic visited here Sunday with friends and praised Harding's ice cream. Mrs. E. C. King and two sons who had been visiting returned to Atlantic Sunday. French dry cleaning offered for all suits. Helen and Louise Trumbull visited with Aunt Mrs. N. L. Eby and husband in Atlantic. J. B. McCosh funeral attended by E. M. Limbaugh of Mt. Vernon SD. Mrs. Alice Lester, wintering with daughters, left for Q Nall Nebraska with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bleth Casad
Atlantic
Helen
Louise Trumbull
E. M. Limbaugh
Mt. Vernon
So. Dakota
J. B. McCosh
Alice Lester
Mia
Charles Schaake
G. H. Stoffa
Q’nall
Nebraska
Auto Collision Near Senator Voorhees Home Injures One
An evening crash 11:40 Monday near the Voorhees summer home damaged two Ford cars. The collision between Senator Voorhees chauffeur Tom Franklin and Guy McDermott’s car left Harold McDermott with a knee wound and facial bruises. Lights out contributed to the mishap. no serious injuries otherwise.
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Ford
Senator Voorhees
Tom Franklin
Guy McDermott
McDermott
Atlantic
Voorhees
Voorhees Car, With Mr. Franklin
Mr. McDermott
Wiota
Viola
Anita
Harold McDermott
Anita Beats Carpenters 7 to 4 On Decoration Day
Anita won at the local grounds over Carpenters of the City League in Des Moines by 7 to 4. Clark of Greenfield pitched well for Anita and Lattig was the standout for the team. Letters from Cedar Rapids report Mr. Hook resting easily in hospital and awaiting a possible operation to be performed this week using a nerve blocking alkaloid.
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Anita
Carpenters
Des Moines
Clark
Greenfield
Lattig
Cedar Rapids
Hook
Mrs Caroline Campbell Dies in Anita After Stroke
Mrs. Caroline Campbell aged sixty one of Tex Ridge South Dakota died at her son L C Campbells home in Anita on Tuesday afternoon May 30 from a stroke of paralysis the second she suffered while visiting relatives near Massena Her husband B F Campbell son John Campbell and daughter Miss Mary Campbell with other relatives accompanied the body from Fox Ridge South Dakota burial will be in her home state Services held briefly here in Anita
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Campbell
Tex Ridge
South Dakota
L. C. Campbell
Anita
Massena
B. F. Campbell
John Campbell
Mary Campbell
Fox Ridge
Obituary of John B McCosk of Anita Iowa 1849 1916
John B McCosk was born in Washington County Pennsylvania August 2 1849 and died at his home in Anita May 27 1916 aged 66 years 9 months and 5 days. He moved with his family to Virginia then Iowa and settled near Anita Cass County in 1883. He married Eliza Meyer August 30 1881 in Brooklyn Iowa. After years of hardship they lived in Anita on Chestnut and Seventh streets. He endured cancer and multiple surgeries before passing away. Though not a church member he attended the Congregational church and supported it. He leaves a wife a sister Mrs Sadie Limbaugh of Mt Vernon SD and two brothers Benjamin F and James A of Anita. Funeral Monday at the Congregational church with Rev H J Wilkins and burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Masons and Stars attended.
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John B. McCosk
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Anita
Virginia
Iowa
Poweshiek County
John
Cass County
Brooklyn
Eliza Meyer
Chestnut and
Seventh Streets
Mr. McCosk
John McCosh
McCosh
Sadie Limbaugh
Mt. Vernon
South Dakota
Benjamin F
James A
Congregational Church
H. J. Wilkins
Evergreen Cemetery
Masons and Stars
Local visitors trade notes at Atlantic area social round
Andrew Maline from Atlantic called on friends here Monday and Tuesday. Ralph McDermott of Wiota visited over the weekend. Nora Lanny and Vera Newport, both from Atlantic, were here Monday. Mrs G I McDermott visited Atlantic earlier in the week to see her father Scott Clark and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Maline
Atlantic
Ralph McDermott
Wiota
Nora Lanny
Vera Newport
G. I. McDermott
Scott Clark
Atlantic visitors and local family updates
Mrs C C Conley and daughter from Atlantic visited D D Morgan and wife and other relatives Monday. Merril Campbell left for Atlantic after living with grandparents Carl Hansen and wife. Miss Margaret Calkins of St Paul left for summer with her parents. John Campbell of Foxville and sister Mary visited their mother Caroline Campbell who had a stroke and is very low. Grace Mickel returned to Walnut. plans summer and teacher school study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Conley
Atlantic
D. D. Morgan
Merril Campbell
Carl Hansen
Margaret Calkins
St. Paul
Minnesota
John Campbell
Foxville
South Dakota
Miss Mary
Caroline Campbell
Grace Mickel
Walnut
Menlo Visitor Supports Attorney General Candidate at Adair Event
J M Wilson of Menlo visited Anita to back his brother George in the upcoming primary for attorney general. He came with Frank Gatz of the Adair county fair association. Local horseshoe players at Adair included John Pine Nick Ehrman George Morgan Jesse McElfresh Geo P Jewett W M Petit A B Smith John Schaake John Barnholdt and Frank Knowlton. Officials tally confusion left the contest result unclear and entrance fees were returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.M. Wilson
Menlo
Anita
George
Frank Gatz
Adair County
Adair
John Pine
Nick Ehrman
George Morgan
Jesse McElfresh
Geo. P. Jewett
W. M. Petit
A. B. Smith
John Schaake
John Barnholdt
Frank Knowlton
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Atlantic Sunday
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JL. B. Trumbull
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Everett Hansen
Mis Marjorie
M. E Church
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Clyde H. Bowen
M. S. Carson
W. H. Faulkner
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Mr. Bangham
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