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Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1925

Page

6

Afton High School Honors The A Society And Honor System

The home economics class hosted the board and guests at a 6 o'clock dinner in the high school library. The A Society aims for 100 points for a silver A and 200 for a gold A, with points earned through grades and attendance. chapel talks by Lucille Hagle, Lucille Trotter, and Reba Jeffrey stressed present and future education.

Afton High Board of Education Tudsay Ianeshimo Messrs Ani» Mesdame J. G. Hadley Ira A. Gripp Ira A- Brown F H’ Kelly J. W. Coen L. McDowell Loba McCulloch Marion dePaar Ingham Foster Afton High School Poly Mrg DePauma Lks Lucille Hagle Lucille Trotter Reba Jeffrey

Russia Claims Progress in Leningrad Front

The Associated Press reports from Leningrad on December 18 that Soviet forces in Russia are reporting progress along the front. Details remain sparse as battles continue with heavy casualties and strategic moves shaping the campaign.

iBy Associated Press Leningrad Russia

Nation converts palaces into museums for proletariat

The article describes former imperial palaces estates and private homes being seized by the state and turned into museums for the people. It notes Hermitage and Winter Palace holdings, preserved czarist rooms, and displays including personal belongings of the imperial family and even the Czarevitch toys. The piece cites a court decision expected around December 15.

Hermitage Fine Arts Rembrandts van Dyks Ruebens Nicholas I Alexander, II Alexander ‘Mw Nicholas Nicholas II Empres Reterhof Tsarkove Se'o Slavar Czarevitch Gan Slide

Happy Home Needs Baby Says Professor

Professor Edwin Dill­er Starbuck of the University of Iowa urged that to have a happy home a baby is essential. He spoke on Morals and the Home and offered guidance on childrearing and developing dependable future citizens. He linked lying to bad parenting and urged daily duties and simple chores to stabilize character.

Iowa City Edwin Diller Starbuck University of Iowa WSUI Iowa Starbuck

Liquor Conspirators Sentenced to 16 Months in Prison

Five men pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to defeat the prohibition law in a Des Moines shipment case. W. H. Ballance Jr of Washington Illinois John McTiernan and Lyman Lipkin of Peoria Illinois H S Schaller and M E Levey of Des Moines were each sentenced to 16 months and were taken to Leavenworth Kan by deputy marshals. A report of clemency plans prompted a petition to delay departure but authorities refused.

Associated Press Des Moines T. S Zavenworth Kan W. H. Ballance, Jr Washington, Il John Mc<iernan Lyman Lipkin Peoria H. S. Schaller M. E. Levey Leavenworth I. H. Hammond

Rudolph Valentino Seeks Divorce in Paris Court

Paris reports confirm Winifred Hudnut Valentine filed for divorce from film star Rudolph Valentino, citing abandonment and lack of communication. Petitions show marriage on March 15, 1923 at Crown Point, with contested identity of the plaintiff and Valentino’s planned defense under French law.

Pres Paris Rudolf Guglielmi Rudolph Valenttino D. Wolfe Crown Point Winifred Hudnut Rudolph Valenti Pétiton Levathan Europe Valentino

Honest Movie Advertising Policy Praised by Theatre Owner

Shenandoah reports J Latta owner of a moving picture house advertised to patrons to skip films he deems weak. The policy drew nation wide support from critics and movie fans, with letters from St Joseph Hinmaine society Bangor Maine Plymouth Mass and San Antonio applauding honesty and promising loyalty growth.

Shenandoah Latta W. A. Ziemendorff St Joseph, Mo Hinmaine Society St. Louis Bangor Maine Charles Moning Colomany Amusement Company Plymouth Mass H. B. Rice San Antonio Texas

St. John’s Evangelical Church Creston News

Sunday school to 10 am. Divine German service at 11 am with Communion. Sermon titled The Lord Is Near. Evening English service at 7 30 pm. Sermon The Guess at the Door. Invitation extended by Pastor J E Birkner to all.

Creston Church News ST. John's Eeglish J. E. Birkner

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