Grant Township Registers 165 Men for Draft Day
Registration day in Anita went smoothly with 165 men aged 21 to 30 listed by registrars C. P. Richards and G. A. Pegan. The Anita Concert Band played in the street, and a long list of registrants names many local residents and minorities including T. J. Franklin as colored, Felician Rodrigues and Crescencio Ramos as Mexican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
C. P. Richarda
G. A. Pegan
G. C. Smither
C. H. McDermott
G. J. McDermott
E. F. Martin
J. H. Sheeler
R. F. Currier
Otto Wiegand
H. F. Atwood
W. F. Budd
A. R. Cochran
E. H. Stager
L. G. Voorhees
A. A. Barnholdt
A. J. Paul
J. C. Daume
C. C. Ehle
F. L. Lees
M. Conner
L. E. Bear
W. F. Crawford
Ernest A. Stone
H. V. Millhollin
L. P. Richter
J. H. Baier
G. M. Birge
C. E. Donohoe
J. J. Heck
C. B
CG. Cibert
H. P. Ziegler
L. E. Hubbell
Carl Foote
W. C. Richter
C. A. Crandall
M. H. Linderman
EF. Carlton
G. L. Schwenneker
Royce D. Vernon
G. H. Steinmetz
H. A. Neilsen
H. L. Wilbourn
Dr. R
E. F. Husmann
R. E. Pine
W. F. Hendricks
I. W. McDermott
A. van Aerman
C. M. Jewett
L. H. Hayter
C. H. Roe
C. L. Karns
W. M. Johnson
H. D. Simon
John Metheny
H. J. Petersen
L. H. Crandall
W. M. Jemmings
F. E. Naylor
O. H. Worthing
L. L. Parker
Peter Scott Jr
Ross Wilbourn
H. E. Wiese
W. E. Clark
Dan
Robison
Earl Caddock
Jesse Carlton
G. M. DeCamp
Wilford E. Way
Roscoe C. Wagner
Glen C. Porch
E. H. Storer
J. W. Martin
J. W. Martin, Rev
R. W. Swick
Daniel Mallory
C. F. Reeves
George L. Bills
Dean Roe
Ross Kohl
Henry J. Kuehn
Sam A. Miller
John E. Mathews
J. W. Nichols
Ora Buckner
T. J. Franklin
Felician Rodrigues
Crescencio Ramos
Marriage Licenses and Local Social Notes
Marriage licenses issued include Floyd R. Angell and Anita Alice May Lewin, and Anita.siscee Lona Laykon and Beatrice Crees among others. Wagner and wife spend the week with daughter Mrs. W. R. Koob at Brayton. Abe Biggs and family visit Wooster, Ohio for the summer. Local men Carl Hass Lyman Burr Will Ryan and Earl Walsh from Adair were delayed by a rainstorm after a Sunday car trip. Farmers shipped stock to Omaha Monday evening including Clyde Dickson Turner and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd R. Angell
Anita Alice May Lewin
Anita
Siscee Lona Laykon
Beatrice Crees
Kurtz Molsby
Glidden
Grace C. Clasen
Marie
Benj, Wagner
Wife
W. R. Koob
Brayton
Abe Biggs
Ida
Wooster
Ohio
Carl Hass
Lyman Burr
Will Ryan
Earl Walsh
Adair
Omaha
Clyde Dickson
Turner
Former Anita boy visits hometown before Grand Lodge meet
Lester Corlett formerly worked for G. W. Fordyce in Anita Nebraska and now resides in Merna. He visits his old town, calls on friends, and attends the Grand Lodge session in Omaha. His brother Ralph Corlett served four years in the U S Navy and earned a medal. he later joined Canadian forces and fights in northern France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Corlett
Anita
G. W. Fordyce
Mr. Fordyce
Mr. Corlett
Merna
Nebraska
Masonic Lodge
Grand Lodge
Omaha
Ralph Corlett
U. S. Navy
Ralph
Canada
France
Doctor I H Sheeler Replaced in Anita Practice
Notice announces Dr I H Sheeler called to service at Ft Logan Utah and states Dr L A Schoonover will take charge in Anita with office in the Anita Bank Building and will render services when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Sheeler
U. S
Ft. Logan
Utah
Anita
Anita Bank
L. A. Schoonover
Teachers Named for Coming School Year in Anita Iowa
The school board announced the staff for the new year listing positions at the High School led by Superintendent J W Martin and Principal Emma K Lewis. Teachers include Edna Westfall Latin History Vera Harris Mathematics Science Leila Kewley Music Drawing Clara Sch wandt Domestic Science with grade assignments for Eighth Seventh Second and Primary levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foe. Tha
Anita
J. W. Martin
Iowa
Emma K. Lewis
Fontanelle
Edna Westfall
Carroll
Vera E. Harris
Leila Kewley
Des Moines
Clara M. Schwandt
Rosendale
Wisconsin
James Teeters
Verda Bailey
Atlantic
Emma Berry
Louise Dittman
Cedar Falls
Zola Butler
Verda B. Saemisch
Towa
Johanna Linehan
Rogers Training for Epic Clash with Caddock in Waterloo
Joe Rogers the heavyweight American wrestler trains intensely for his Friday night match with Earl Caddock in Waterloo. He and eight Chicago matmen spar two hours, with one knocked out for repairs after a harsh "lying mare" bump. A Chicago party will attend, while Lydia and Lichen Kuehn visit Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joe Rogers
Earl Caddock
Waterloo
Joe
Leo Pardello
Rogers
Local Notes From Des Moines And Anita Area
Des Moines visitor Harry L Carey. Huff family moving to Plattsmouth Nebraska to farm after buying 30 acres. Drafted sailors from Boston and Norfolk VA. war steel vaults risk shortage. Mrs. Harrison to travel east visiting multiple cities. Senator Voorhees active in Atlantic Red Cross. Tubes test drive by Bonner Tube. Chautauqua arranger Collett in Anita for August shows.
Notice of dissolved partnership settlement request
We have dissolved partnership and request all debtors to settle accounts promptly. Please visit the White Pole Garage or Anita Auto Co. to complete settlements. W. T. Biggs. Lake Bear. 30-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Pole
Anita Auto Co
W. T. Biggs
Lake Bear
Pitt addresses large Memorial Day crowd at Anita Opera House
Memorial Day in Anita drew a big crowd despite rain. Veterans, Anita Concert Band, and Boy Scouts met at the Masonic Temple and marched to the opera house where Gladys Joy and Edna Carey performed. Hon. M. B. Pitt of Logan spoke on U.S. wars and the 1917 soldiers, praising their endurance. Afternoon ceremonies sent veterans to the cemetery. no evening band concert due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Opera House
Anita Boy Scouts
Masonic Temple
Gladys Joy
Edna Carey
M. B. Pitt
Logan
House of Representatives
Ed. L. Newton
Pitt
United States
City Garage Opens In Former Laundry Building
P A Johansen leases the former City Steam Laundry site on West Main Street and opens the City Garage. He will handle sales for a car line, install up to date repair equipment, and employ his brother Henry in the shop. The renovated building features a separate office and sales area, with repair access from the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Johansen
Oakland
Reo
Mitchell
City
Henry Johansen
Washington, D. C
Johansen
Cass County Organizes National Defense Council
Cass County forms its National Defense Committee with a full slate of council members in Atlantic and neighboring towns. Members include John W. Blake J S Pressnall E P Chase M P Conway C B Clovis H Breece Julius Nelson Ora Berry Ed Gardner B D Forshay Abe Biggs F L Green H J Busden J F McGovern F W Beebe W H Langworthy C W Huff John Wyckoff George J Anstey George Smith T J Bryant N N Jones C F Shearer Ed L Richardson Bert Harris Ben A Wood Ed L Newton and others. A visit to Atlantic revealed a new granddaughter born to Mia Manteller’s daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Blake
Atlantic
J. S. Pressnall
E. P. Chase
M. P. Conway
C. 8
Belyea
C. B. Clovis
H. ©. Breece
Julius Nelson
Ora Berry
Ed Gardner
B. D. Forshay
Anita
Abe Biggs
Cumberland
L. Richardson
Bert Harris
Lewis
Ben A. Wood
L. Newton
Senator Voorhees Reports Broad Optimism On Crops And Economy
Senator John Voorhees of The Anita Bank notes widespread favorable crop prospects across the country as cool weather deepens wheat roots and forecasts suggest higher winter wheat and growing corn yields. He cites rising security prices, a likely Liberty Loan success, and recovering foreign trade indicating a robust economic outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ©. Voorhees
The
Anita Bank
Associated Press
Wall Street
Northwest
Agricultural Department
Texas
Probate notes from Atlantic district court session
The Atlantic session admitted the foreign will of Amanda K. Kuehl to probate with executor B. D. Forshay and bond of 6000 dollars. Final reports were accepted for W. T. Smither and HI. Kelley estates and bonds exonerated. An administrator’s annual report for Sylvester Kirkham was approved. Claims in Henry McDermott were disallowed for late filing and lack of notice. George Renshaw will probate granted with Bertha Renshaw executrix and Forshay witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Tribune
Amanda K. Kuehl
B. D. Forshay
W. T. Smither
Sylvester Kirkham
Henry McDermott
A. J. Bullock
Carter
Mrs McCormick Departs After Illinois Visit
Mrs. R. E. McCormick and her party including Mrs. H. G. Armentrout and family left Friday for Marketey Illinois. They traveled from the area near the cyclone damaged region in Illinois where the storm caused extensive destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. McCormick
H. G. Armentrout
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grant Township
Anita Boy
Emma K. Lewin
Caddock
Lydia
Lichen Kuehn
Harry L. Carey
Elmer C. Huff
Plattamouth
Huff
Mutchy
McIntyre
Edgar Vernon
Herman Taylor
Orville Louden
Boston
C. A. Long
Mr. Long
B. D. Harrison
East
J. Wiley Harrison
Philadelphia
Niagarea Falls
Washington-and
Wheeling
West Virginia
Harry P. Harrison
Genevieve Finney
Nellie Whited
Wiota
Albert Lees of
Frank Lees
John C. Voorhees
Frank Norton
Grace Winder
F. QO. Worthing
Red Cross
Frank Spence
Miss Mable Spence
Bonner
Josiah Sullivan
Adel
Mrs. Robinson
Champaign
Illinois
Carrie Olson
St. Bernard's Insane Hospital
Council Bluffs
Casa County
Franklin Township
C. C. Collett
Redpath-Vawter Chautauqua
Anita Bank Citizens Savings Bank
City Garage
NEW Auto CO
Cass County
State Defense Council
Charles McVay
Baby
Mia
Mable Manteller
Senator Voorhees
South
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