Convert Ships to World Welfare Vessels
A Associated Press report discusses transforming warships into educational world voyagers. Advocates propose removing weapons and loading ships with provisions and students to tour continents while funding offsets through exchange of cargo for foreign exports. Local notes mention C Ray of Creston and a visit by Mr and Mrs W J Fulton to Orient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ray
The
Creston
W. J. Fulton
Orient
Society Calendar Highlights Weekly Meetings And Clubs
Toda Monday Bridge club Merry Makers club Kersex club Tuesday St Malachys society L A to B of R T meeting Joy de Vee club Masonic Christmas party Wednesday Armour club A M O S meeting Carnation club Clover club Wednesday club Monday Woodman Circle meeting Lotus club Bancroft History Assembly Static Bridge club Westminster guild
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Toda Monday Bridge Club
Merry Makers Club
Kersex Club
St. Malachy's Society L. A
B. of R. T
Joy de Vee Club
Armour Club
Carnation Club
Clover Club
Woodman Circle Meeting
Lotus Club
Bancroft History Assembly Static Bridge Club
Westminster Guild
Merry Makers Club gathers at Jefferson School girls
The Merry Makers from sixth grade Jeffer son school met after school at Louise Lunt's home on North Vine street. They played games and sang songs for the rest of the afternoon and enjoyed refreshments at the end.
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Merry Makers Club
Merry Makers
Jefferson School
Louise’ Lunt
North
Vine’ Street
Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Hoff man at Creston
Mr and Mrs M T Hoffman celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Friday evening at their home south of Creston. About fifty neighbors and friends attended to share cards and music. The honored couple received a silver gift as a memento of the occasion. Refreshments concluded the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Hoffman
Creston
Monday Bridge Club Honors At Hometown Home
Mrs. C. V. Athearn hosted the Monday bridge club at 811 West Jefferson yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Athearn and Mrs. Evelyn Webb won the honors in the event.
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C. V. Athearn
West Jefferson
Athearn
Evelyn Webb
Evening Party Hosts Noted at Patt Apartments
Mrs Arthur Fetls entertained a number of friends Monday evening at the Patt apartments. Five hundred was enjoyed with Mrs Harry Ponton winning high score and Mrs Shafter Shade the consolation. Refreshments closed the evening. Attendees included Mrs Paul Stoneburner Mrs Merton Miller Mrs Roscoe Campbell and her daughter Miss Dee Spurr and Miss Violet Clink.
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Kersox Club
Joe D. Wray
North Elme Street
Bertha Wadell
Minnie Young
Anna Dooley
J. R. Ewing
John Nord
Arthur Fetls
Patt
Harry Ponton
Shafter Shade
Paul Stoneburner
Merton Miller
Roscoe Campbell
Dee Spurr
Violet Clink
More Freedom of Movement in New Flare Skirt
London fashion reports a shift from tight sheath skirts to the flare style. The new design preserves short length while adding material for regulated fullness, enabling a swinging stride again and easier boarding of buses trams and trains.
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Associated Press
London
Union Gospel Mission service led by Rev J H Woodsum
Creston notices describe a 7 45 tonight service in the Union Gospel Mission hall with Rev J H Woodsum of the Baptist church in charge and invite public attendance. Other items note local residents visiting or traveling, including Omer Pace Cromwell Mrs W F Worsley Kent and families Bray Prescott and Cook guests and travelers. Audrey Camp arrives to spend holidays with Deitrick and Camp households in Creston.
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Union Gospel Mission
Union Gospel Mission Hall
J.H. Woodsum
The
Baptist Church
Omer Pace
Cromwell
Creston
W. F. Worsley
Kent
Evygene Bray
Prescott
L. W. Wagner
Burlington
Walter Wilson
North
Lincoln Street
In Memoriam Mary Stottlemeyer Anthony
Mary Stottlemeyer Anthony born in Germany December 12 1847 came to America with husband John Anthony settled in Creston Iowa over 40 years ago. Five children Lena Siegfred deceased Will Sarah Cummings George and John. ten grandchildren. Funeral at McGregor Bros chapel with Rev Homer Baumgardner burial Graceland cemetery. Neighbors, relatives from Chicago Omaha Prescott attended.
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Mary Stottlemeyer Anthony
Germany
Der
John Anthony
America
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Creston
Lena Siegfred
Will
California
Sarah Cummings
Omaha
George
Chicago
John
Anthony
Greater Community Hospital
McGregor Bros & Coens
Homer Baumgardner
Graceland Cemetery
Cummings
Ruth
Mr. Siegfred
Breckenridge and Blazek Marry at Methodist Parsonage
Miss Mary Breckenridge daughter of Mr and Mrs Marion Breckenridge of Orient wed Jess Blazek son of Mr and Mrs Prank Blazek southeast of Creston at eleven this morning with Rev Homer Baumgardner officiating. They plan to reside on a farm southeast of Creston after March first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Breckenridge
Marion Brekenridge
Orient
Jess Blazek
Prank Bhavek
Creston
Homer Baumgardner
Mrs Hess Leaves for Omaha to Spend Holidays with Relatives
Mrs. C. C. Hess of 802 North ycamore Street departed Monday for Omaha to spend the holidays with relatives. Mr. Hess will join her in Omaha on Thursday.
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Chester Woods
Prescott
Carl E. Sampson
Town City
Croston
F. B. Sampson
Catherine Reardon
Mary J. Porter
West Adams Street
P. Byrne
Kansas City
Wilmer Erickson
Pacific Junction
Greston
Mrs. Erickson
Mr. Erickson
A. L. Roberts
East Howe Ard Street
Mary White
Ottawa
Canada
Creston
Creston On Monday For A Visit At the Dr. R. H. Quin
New York Avenue
C. C. Hess
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