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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
6
A vintage ad for The All Cash Grocer lists prices such as 65.85, 50c, 23c, 10¢, 23¢, 150, 10c, 45c, 39c, $1.25, 30c, ill sk, 25c, 25¢, 70c with a Free Delivery offer and a contact at 113 E. Montg, St. Phone 751. The snippet emphasizes low prices and home delivery service in a small-town setting.
Today and the coming days feature a flurry of society events across churches clubs and associations. Monica's guild Lincoln P T A meeting Lingernot's class party King’s Daughters Ramona club Allies Cong Woman's Missionary society and many more including Big Sisters Priseila Card Delphian Dorcas and Static Bridge clubs reach into Friday Saturday and beyond with meetings and Christmas parties.
Two hundred attendees from the American Legion auxiliary and Dads club gathered Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus hall for a 7 pm dinner and an evening of five hundred and bridge. Mrs Edward Smith and John Akes won the bridge honors while Mrs E F McEniry and D W Harper placed in bridge.
Members of the Golden Rod club enjoyed a Christmas party on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. W. N. Robbins residence 405 New York avenue. A 1 o'clock luncheon was served and Christmas decorations adorned the table. After the gift exchange the afternoon continued with merry activities.
Twelve members enjoyed the occasion with Mrs. Mdvoll as a guest. The gathering centered on a friendly game of five hundred and shared conversation.
Miss Helen Petrie hosted a card club at her home on Wednesday evening. Five hundred was played with Miss Hazel Danielson taking high score and Miss Violet Clink low score. Refreshments followed the game.
Miss Sarah Cunningham entertained her card club with a 1 o'clock Christmas luncheon at her home on Wednesday. Lovely decorations matched the season, gifts were exchanged, and the afternoon ended with bridge won by Mrs. W H Ford. Guests included Mrs. J L Pettit and Mr. Harry Pettit of Overett Washington, visiting the Tramp household.
Mrs. J. W. McCue of 1004 West Montgomery street entertained the R. T. Club at her home Wednesday afternoon with a 1 o'clock luncheon. A miniature Christmas tree and decorations adorned the table and after lunch members exchanged gifts and enjoyed Kensington.
Mrs. Ralph Stream hosted Cecil Cain Circle at 1006 West Adams Street for a Christmas party on Wednesday. Members exchanged gifts for the needy in Creston, sang carols, played games, and enjoyed refreshments amid festive decorations.
Members of the Vandi club enjoyed a Christmas party Wednesday afternoon at Mrs R A Moore 1106 North Hill Street. Gifts were exchanged, five hundred was played with high score by Mrs C W Hickok low by Mrs J Adolphson and guest prize won by Mrs J Haney. Delirium refreshments and holiday decorations completed the afternoon.
Abbott secretary Mrs. C. J. Bur dette treasurer Mrs. S. M. Broang chaplain Mrs. Axel Anderson guide Mrs. Frank Larson sentinel Mrs. P. J. Sweeney musician Mrs. C. W. Clark insurance secretary Following the election the afternoon was spent at a Kensington and Mrs. Kenworthy served refreshments at the close of the meeting.
Miss Lucie Heflen hosted the Entertainers' Dramatic Club at 205 North Jarvis with 26 members present. The group accepted a spring state contest invitation and will rehearse the play A Case of Suspension under Miss Alta Bell and Miss Lois Hacker. Eight new members were initiated: Mr. and Mrs. James Fiddick, Ray Weidman, Katherine Tisue, Edward Finefield, Elmer Homan, Ruth Hogan, and Darlene Benson.
Margaret Moran entertained a campfire gathering Wednesday evening at 810 South Birch Street. The event occurred during a routine business meeting with attendees discussing community matters.
Girls selected the name Winnipeg for their campfire and held games before an evening of dancing. Margaret Moran hosted and Mrs John Moran provided refreshments at the close. Members include Helen Lichty Helen Luce Mariam Hickey Margaret Moran Margaret Blazek Gertrude Roland Ladene Shiveley Helen Howell Virginia Wareham Margaret Farrell Reva Lamb Maurine Smith Katherine Coakley with Vyrl Pence acting as guardian.
A Burlington Mechanical Department Association notice mourns Ed R Gibson who died in service. The bulletin asks loved ones to find comfort in faith and trust in the Resurrection, arranging prayers and support for his wife and children. The committee signs as B J Schorr, Joe Von Gartzen, and G L Lewis.
Mrs Florence Spurr hosted the Afternoon Club at 1 PM Wednesday with a Congregational church luncheon at the church followed by bridge at her home on We Adams street. Mrs S W Richardson won high score.
The Que Five Hundred club met Wednesday afternoon at North Elm street home of Mrs J M Johnson. Mrs Herman Rurode won high score with Mrs Walter Koerner as consolation. Guests included Mrs Austin Caulfield Mrs Pierce Taylor and Mrs Koerner. Refreshments closed the afternoon.
Mrs John Sehneckner hosted an evening party at her Elliott apartment home on Wednesday. Guests played five hundred across three tables with holiday decorations and enjoyed refreshments at the close of the event.
Congregational Aid members met at the church on Wednesday for a birthday luncheon honoring Mrs Adaline Bodger who received a silver spoon and joining the Seventy Band. The event included aid society work and luncheon at 12 30. The Social Sewing group met at Mrs J C Richter’s home on North Oak Street with sixteen members attending and guests Mrs Ward Woody of Portland Mrs Ray Emerson and Mrs Barton.
G A members met Wednesday afternoon at 802 West Jefferson to elect officers for the coming year. Mrs. C. E. Utter was chosen president with Mrs. T. M. Kenworthy as past president and Mrs. George Hawker as vice president.
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