Anita area notes from Monday school meeting and community visits
A local report outlines a Monday school meeting at the Anita area, confirming Miss Ot ly Peterson will teach kindergarten for another year. It also notes Miss Peter of Anita has taught at Jubon and lists several residents visiting relatives and hosting guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ray Asay of Margo Canada and families in Ashington and Griswold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otly Peterson
Peter
Anita
Jubon
Ray Asay
Margo
Canada
EB. L. Newton
Asay
Ashington
D. C
Mr. Asay
Claude Lmy
Griswold
Masons Hold Annual Banquet Hosted at Masonic Temple
The Masons held their annual banquet Monday evening at the Masonic Temple with 34 Fast Matrons and Past Patrons in attendance. A three course dinner was served by the K. J. A. club of the Christian church. The event honored outgoing Columbia Chapter O. E. S. officers Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Harris. May baskets with tulips decorated tables, and Mrs. A. A. Johnson served as master of ceremony delivering welcomes and toasts from Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Scott. Past Matrons Mrs. A. V. Robinson, Mrs. Johnson, and Mrs. Glen Soper led the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
K. J. A. Club
The
Christian Church
Lloyd Harris
Columbia Chapter
A. A. Johnson
Lafe Koob
Harris
BE. L. Newton
Robert Scott
Five Anita Men Reported for Preinduction Examinations
Fifty one Cass county registrants reported to the selective service board in Atlantic for preinduction exams. From Anita five men were sent to Fort Leavenworth Kansas: Glenn D. McCrory Oscar L. Mikkelsen George H. Aggen Arthur B. Nagel and Howard C. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Selective Service Board
Atlantic
Ft. Leavenworth, Kans
Anita
Glenn D. McCrory
Oscar L. Mikkelsen
George H. Aggen
Arthur BE. Nagel
Howard C. Johnson
Bingo Party Tonight at K P Hall by Pythian Sisters
The Pythian Sisters Lodge hosts a bingo party this Thursday at their Temple K P Hall. Mrs Kenneth Grove as Nost Excellent Chief leads the committee with Mrs Donald Mehleman Mrs R B Arnett and Mrs Helen Duff assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters Lodge
Kenneth Grove
Donald Mehleman
R. RB. Arnett
Helen Duff
Lloyd Meador
Fred Wohleber
Sterling Sorengor
Resignation of Rev. Ralph Noyce as state work superintendent
Rev. Ralph B. Noyce of Grinnell resigns after two years as shtant superintendent of Congressional state work to accept a pastorate in Sandwich Illinois. The Noyce family has lived in Grinnell during this period, with past service in Atlantic and Anita communities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph B. Noyce
Grinnell
Sandwich
Noyce
Faily
Grinnel
Atlantic
Anita Hoch
Rexall One Cent Sale Starts This Week At Matthews Drug Store
Anita shoo ts and Rexall fans learn that Matthews Drug Store will run the Rexall Original One Cent Sale from Wednesday through Saturday. Wilbur Matthews, local Rexall druggist, says if items run out they will restock. the sale is nationally advertised in Rexall literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Wilbur Matthews
Rexall
Matthews Drug Stare S
Matthews
Aiy
Lek
Spe
Service Members Return and Receive Honors
Clark Weise left Wednesday for Santa Ana California on furlough after 37 months in the south Pacific. He has earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal and wears two stripes and eight stars. Capt. Dale McCrory of Austa, flight officer in the Eighth Air Force in England, earned a second oak leaf cluster for leading a P-51 bombing mission over Germany on February 25. Capt. McCrory is the son of Mr and Mrs Wm McCrory, south of Anita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tset Clark Weise
Santa Ana Calif
Sgt Weise
Hattie Weise
Clara Mitchell
Mildred Weise
Lloyd Kleuver
Extra
Clark
South Pacific
Dale McCrory
Austa
First Air Division
Eighth Air Force
England
Germany
McCrory
Wm. McCrory
Anita
Beatrice Darrow Is Anita High Senior Valedictorian
Beatrice Darrow daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Darrow has been chosen valedictorian of the Anita High School Class of 194? Pvt Homer Bangham stationed at Camp Crowder Mo is the class salutatorian. A family dinner honored Pvt Bangham and Lt Ivan Joens who is ill in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Darrow
Ted Darrow
Homer Bangham
Camp Crowder
Anita High School
Jack
Anita Deane
Waes Bangham
Bangham
Adair
California
Mrs.Banchan
Pvt. Hamer Bang
Ivan Joens
Luson
Joens
Betty Karns Joens
Albert Karns
Anita Alumni Disbands After War Era Meeting
Anita Alumni officers and board met to disband the group due to wartime conditions. They plan to resume in 1946 with the 20th anniversary of the organization and an annual banquet honoring the 1945 graduates. Officers named Evie Osen president Jamine Brown vice president Zela Robinson secretary Harry Swartz treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Alumni Association
Alumni Association
Evie Osen
Jamine Brown
Zela Robinson
Protem Treas
Commencement to Include Caps and Gowns for ISU Graduates
For the first time since 1920 ISU graduates will wear caps and gowns at Commencement. Roy C Cunningham YMCA general secretary at Iowa State College will be the sneaker. The Junior Senior banquet is Friday. Class Night May 11 Taccalaureate May 18 and Commencement May 18. Mrs Edna Bailey of Anita is at Callaway Neb where she was called by the death of her brother George Tompkin 45. Frank Tompkin of Atlantic and Mrs Bailey accompanied by Mr Tompkin were in ill health for five years. Mrs James McLeod and son Bruce and Mrs F E Henry and Mrs Francis Smith were visitors in Omaha last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Cunningham
YMCA
Iowa State College
Edna Bailey
Anita
Callaway
Nebr
George Tompkin
Tompkin
Frank Tompkin
Atlantic
Bailey
James McLeod
Bruce
F. E. Henry
Francis Smith
Omaha
E. 8. Holton
Cass County
Mr. White
Spencer
Hofmeister-L. J. Hofmeister Wedding Announced
Mr and Mrs John Barrett of Rochester announce the marriage of their daughter Peggy Lou to Lieut Larry Hofmeister of Anita Iowa The ceremony was at seven o clock in First Presbyterian church Peru with Rev Paul Chalfant officiating Attendants were Miss Margaret Wilhoit and Lieut Charles Tyee The couple will reside on West Main Street Peru The bride attended Rochester schools The groom is a pilot at Bunker Hill Naval Base
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barrett
Rochester
Peggy Lou
Larry Hofmeister
Anita, Lows
First Presbyterian Church
Peru
Paul Chalfant
Margaret Wilhoit
Charles Tyee
Bunker Hill Naval Base
Wilhoit
Anita Boy Among Bismarck Sea Survivors Returns to San Francisco
Nearly 400 survivors of the U S Navy escort carrier Bismarck Sea were rescued after the February 21 sinking off Iwo Jima. R D Hagan of Anita, Seaman First Class, is among those on leave in San Francisco. The ship suffered ~100 dead amid heavy Japanese fire and mortar hits miles offshore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck Sea
Iwo Jima
San Francisco
R. D. Hagan
Seamuin
Anita
Anita Theatre Reopens Under New Management
Anita Theatre adds nightly shows under Carl Benson with a Crystal screen and new seating. Upcoming features include Marriage Is A Private Affair starring Lana Turner and Abbott and Costello in Ty Society with a weekly changing schedule. Local letters note Olin Bissell in the Pacific and James awaiting reassignment after Iwo Jima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Theatre
Wew
Carl Benson
Anqoureed
Lana Turner
James Craig
John Hodisk
Abbott
Costello
Ras
iPoet
Anita Thetre
Olin Bissell
Pacific
Olin
Anita Hatchery
Leter
James
Iwo Jima
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Thelma Pieper Weds Lloyd Kline at Atlantic Parsonage
Mr and Mrs Louis Pieper announce the marriage of their daughter Thelma to Lloyd Kline son of Mr and Mrs Jay Kline of Anita. The ceremony happened at the Methodist parsonage in Atlantic on Wednesday April 25 with Rev Lauren B D Thomas officiating. Miss Maxine Pieper and Calvin Kline attended the couple. A seven oclock candle light dinner followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside on a farm north of Anita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Pieper
Anita
Thelma
Lloyd Kline
Jay Kline
Methodist Parsonage
Atlantic
Lauren BD. Thomas
Maxine Pieper
Calvin Kline
Fred Wehr Jeber
Eugene Carr
Carl Titus
Imo Jean Holland
Beulah Pierce
Miss Leona Vort Honored at Birthday Party
Mrs. Jens Rasmussen hosted a birthday gathering for Miss Leona Vokt, guests enjoyed dainty refreshments and a beautiful birthday cake at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Vort
Leona Vokt
Jens Rasmussen
West End Neighborhood Circle Elects Officers
Election of officers for the West End Neighborhood Circle was held Thursday at the club meeting hosted by Mrs. Ted Walker. Elected were President Mrs. Joe Vetter Vice President Mrs. Frank Weimer Secretary Mrs. Fred Chinn and Treasurer Mrs. James Brown. about twenty members and guests attended. Assistants included Mrs. John Hjortshoj Mrs. Helen Duff Mrs. Esther Haszard Mrs. Carl Millard Mrs. Raymond Lantz and Mrs. Wm Slater. Hostesses served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Ted Walker
Joe Vetter
Frank Weimer
Fred Chinn
James Brown
John Hjortshoj
Helen Duff
Esther Haszard
Carl Millard
Raymond Lantz
Wm. Slater
Highland Club Meets At Mrs Morvical Home
Mrs Frankie Morvical entertained the Highland club at Mrs Harold Smiths home Tuesday afternoon. Eight members attended with one visitor Miss Ayvis Saxton. Mrs M C Hutchinson presented a musical program and dainty refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Campbell
Union Club
Lowing
Frankie Morvical
Highland Club
Harold Smith
Ayvis Saxton
M. C. Hutchinson
P. E. O. Met At Mrs. Weimer’s Home In Session
Chapter P. E. O. held a regular Tuesday meeting at Mrs. Frank Weimer’s home. A short program featured roll calls inviting a stunt or joke or a dime payment. Mrs. Weimer told a humorist tale, an initiation service was conducted, and light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Z
Frank Weimer
17th War Loan Drive Getting Under Way
Cass County town meetings set May 14 for a one day drive to raise funds with a $1,137,000 county quota and $47,360 town target. Anita’s Robert Scott chairs the town drive. Bant Township and Franklin Township list quotas led by Harold McDermott and Phyllis Gissibl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Red Cross
Cass County
Robert Scott
Benton Township
William Baier
Grant
Harold McDermott
Franklin
Albert Morgan
Lincoln
Phyllis Gissibl
Raymond McAfee Celebrates 7th Birthday At Family Party
Twenty one children attended last Saturday at Mrs. Robert Wilson’s home for Raymond McAfee’s seventh birthday. Games were played and Mrs. Wilson served refreshments as Raymond received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wilson
Raymond McAfee
Mrs Hans Moelck Hosts N B Bridge Club Evening
Mrs Hans Moelck entertained the N B bridge club Wednesday evening at her home. Guests included Mrs Dorothy Woodruff Mrs Homer Milhollen and Dr Fred McBride. Tea was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Moelck
N. B. Bridge Club
Dorothy Woodruff
Homer Millhollen
Fred McBride
Tunch
Methodist church hosts monthly meeting with 15 present
The W. S. C. of the Methodist church held its regular monthly session Friday afternoon in the church parlors with 15 members in attendance. Mrs. Harley Miller led devotionals and Mrs. Otto Miller, Mrs. Robert Wilson and Mrs. W. L. Peacock taught a lesson on British Methodism after Four Years of War. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Joe Beaver, Mrs. Lafe Koob, Mrs. Lester King and Mrs. Della King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Harley Miller
Otto Miller
Robert Wilson
W. L. Peacock
Joe Beaver
Lafe Koob
Lester King
Della King
Mrs Potter visits Whitefish relatives then returns home
Mrs H H Potter of Whitefish Montana recently visited at the home of her brother Rev C L Thomas and returned home Tuesday morning. Mrs Wilma Forshay and her daughter Allanna of Newton were weekend guests of Mrs B D Forshay and Miss Minne Forshay. Forshay will teach in Newton city schools again next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Potter
Whitefish, Mont
Rev. C. L. Thomas
Wilma Forshay
Allanna of
Newton
B.D. Forshay
Minne Forshay
Forshay
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Marcia Lantz
Rs. Raymond Lantz
Chester Cool
St. Joseph Hospital
Om Burns
Wm. Draman
Detroit
Mich
Sgt. Draman
B. Luman
Wilmington
Delaware
Wm. Wagner
Harvey Richter
Walnut
Lowena Paul
Mildredeen
Merle Denne
Charles F. Denne
Niton
Fred McBride Jr
Siow Falls 5
Mrs. Pee Bee
Kansas
South
Jons Winther
Holger Dahl
Villasca
Masons
Corp
Duane Mattheis
France
Joe Vetter, Jr
K. P. Hall
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Des Moines Veterans Hospital
Knoxville Veterans Facility
Sehick Hospital
Clinton
Hall
W. T. Biggs
eAmerican Legion Auxiliary
John Buck
Childs Town
Leah Mehlmann
Scotte Johnson
Irene Linfor
Kathryn DeCamp
Roma Newton
Lelah Miller
Nellie Coon
Fisa Steinmetz
Penny
J. W. Peterson
Mt. Pleasant
John Jenkins
Grace Benedict
Monnedis
Es ' Darrow
Harold McCrory
She O'Leary
eNathyyn
Miss Lynch
M.N. Lambertsen
Matthews Drug Store
Clark Weise
Ham
Tam
Anita Boy
BY the
Ellsworth Parker
Mr. Parker
Papal
Tucker
Frankie Morrical
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