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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1925

Page

3

Society Calendar Listings Include Clubs and Meetings

A dense social calendar lists numerous clubs and societies with upcoming events. Items include St Ann's, Snabovemmede, Golden Red, G I A, Christmas party, Luncheon, Ramona, Bunco, Card, Dorcas, Christian Endeavor, Watch party, Afternoon club, Congregational Aid, Merry Makers, Kersex, Entertainers, Dramatic, Pres Cat, Woodman Circle, FE O, Progressive Chautauqua, Agenda class, Comus, Carnation, Static Bridge, Triangle society, and A M O S meetings.

Christian Endeavor Ramona Club Bunco Club Christian Church Aid Society Baptist Church Merry Makers Club Kersex Club Entertainers Dramatic Club Rieko Woodman Circle P. FE. O Progressive Chautauqua Card Club A. M. O. S. Meeting Carnation Club Static Bridge Club Triangle Society Congregational Church Aid Society

Mrs John Sullivan Hosts Saturday Nighters Dinner

Mrs John Sullivan at 205 South Lincoln street will host a 7 o'clock dinner this evening as a courtesy to her house guest Miss Mae Clark of Minneapolis. After dinner the guests will play bridge.

John Sullivan South Lincoln Street Mae Clark Minneapolis Bridge

Wyconda Club Hosts Evening at 504 West Lucas Street

Wyconda Club members gathered at the home of Mrs. Wilmer Mongomery and Mrs. Edward Smith on Tuesday evening. Five hundred games yielded first prize to Mrs. Edward Smith and Will Hit, with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith taking second. Dainty refreshments concluded the event.

Wyconda Club Wilmer Mongomery West Lucas Street Edward Smith Will Hit Ralph Smith

Dorcas Society Meets at Lutheran Parsonage

The Dorcas society of the Lutheran church gathered Wednesday afternoon at the parsonage with Mrs. A. J. Christenson and others as hostesses. After the business meeting a social hour followed with refreshments. Out of town guests included Mrs. M. Lundeen of Rock Island HK, Miss Lillian Wilson from St Augustana College, and Mrs. Fred Peterson of Ottumwa.

Dorcas Society Dorcas Society of Lutheran Church A. J. Christenson Eddie Peterson Andy Paniélson M.A. Wilson John Sellin Gueets M. Lundeen Rock Island Lillian Wilson St. Augustana College Fred Peterson Ottumwa

St Ann Improvement Club Meeting At Mrs McKgee Home

St Ann's Improvement Club was entertained Wednesday afternoon at the south Creston home of Mrs T B McKee. After the business meeting a social hour followed with refreshments served.

St. Ann's Improvement Club St. Ann’s

Clover Club Christmas Luncheon at Mrs Patt’s Home

Mrs Frank Patt of 704 West Montgomery street hosted the Clover Club annual Christmas luncheon on Wednesday afternoon. The gathering featured festive decorations and a Christmas tree with gifts, reflecting the season’s spirit.

Clover Club Frank Patt West Montgomery Street sClover Club

Goitre Relief Report From North Platte Woman

Mrs. E. H. Hollingsworth of North Platte Neb. reports severe goitre with eye pressure and headaches eased after three days using Sorbe Quadruple. She says the goitre is entirely gone and praises the colorless external application. She notes easy use and urges others to see Sorbol Quadruple at drug stores or write the Sorbol Company.

E. H. Hollingsworth North Platte Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg TE. York

Peterson's Ointment Outshines in Eczema Relief

A druggist recalls recommending Peterson's Ointment for eczema noting its rapid healing. He explains profits fade because the remedy is economical to use. The product is sold in a large box for 60 cents at Newcomb & Matthews and other druggists.

Peterson Newcomb & Matthews

Happy afternoon with bridge at Mrs. Crane residence

The event closed with a friendly bridge session as Mrs. D J Crane achieved the high score while others helped celebrate a joyful occasion.

D. J. Crane

K C B Club Hosts Afternoon at Mrs Miley Home

Mrs A J Miley entertained K C B Club members at 302 North Pine Street on Wednesday afternoon. The group played five hundred with Mrs George Norris winning honors and Mrs R L Perts earning the consolation. Dainty refreshments followed, and guest Mrs Archie Miller of Denver, Colorado attended.

A. J. Miley North Pine Street George Norris R. L Archie Miller Denver Col

Evening Card Party At Mrs Heften’s Home

Miss Lavelle Heften Mrs Charles Bb Heften of 205 North Jarvis street invites friends to an evening of cards on Friday.

Lavelle Heften Charles Bb. Heften North Jarvis Street

Farewell Party For Charles Lester And Daughter at Creston

Neighbors and friends gathered Monday evening at the Lester home south of Creston to bid farewell as Charles Lester and his daughter Miriam prepare to move to Kent. The social event featured card games, refreshments, and a lively gathering of local residents including M. T. Leary, John Carroll, Clark Blakely, J A Olson, Everett Wessels, T. Brown, and many others, with Mr. Lester taking a new post at the Farmers Co operative company.

Charles Lester Miriam Creston John Carroll Clark Blakely J A. Olson Everett Wessels T. Brown Carl Swanson Major Merrill Paul Waltersdorf Mary Kennedy Harry Herbel Arthur Waltersdorf Pauliine Wessels Frank Herbel Clifford Olson Ralph Kdaburn Severia Wessels Frank Herel Mary Edaburn Marl Brown Ruth Waltersdorf Grace Brown Howard Shonrock Raymond Brown Frank Mudra Frank Carroll Trene Swanson Dean Swanson Mr. Lester

Que Five Hundred Club Hosts Afternoon At Lancaster Home

The Que Five Hundred club met Wednesday afternoon at 807 West Mills Street, hosted by Mrs. J. T. Lancaster. Mrs. Herman Rurode won first prize and Mrs. T. H. Sandeman second prize. Sandeman attended as a guest. Dainty refreshments followed the games.

J. T. Lancaster West Mills Street Herman Rurode T. H. Sandeman Sandeman

Golden Red Club Elects Officers At Mrs Hood Home

Mrs Hood hosted the Golden Red club gathering at 426 New York avenue on Wednesday. Mrs McSkimmings was elected president, Mrs Johnston vice president, and Mrs Starr secretary and treasurer after the annual election. Mrs Haley won the honors with a 500 prize, while Mrs Mesa received the consolation. Refreshments followed the afternoon event.

Golden Red Club John Hood New York Avenue J. W. McSkimmings George Johnston George Starr A. P. Haley

Surprise Party For Donald Brookman At Home

Mrs. R. Brookman hosted twelve boys at a surprise party for her son Donald at 903 North Sycamore street. Donald, a student at Iowa University, is home for the holidays. Games and music entertained attendees, followed by dainty refreshments.

Potawatamie Campfire entertains at Iowana hotel dinner

Potawatamie Campfire girls attended a seven o'clock dinner at the Iowana hotel Wednesday evening in honor of college girls home for the holidays. Chrysanthemums decorated the table as they enjoyed bridge and five hundred after the meal with guests Miss Miriam Delay of Ward Ont College Nashville Tenn Miss Alice Bell of Parsons College Miss Mary Louise Hansen of Stephen's College and Miss Louisa Grinnell of Drake University.

Potawatamie Iowana Hotel Miriam Delay Wardont College Nashville Tenn Alice Bell Parsons College Mary Louise Hansen Stephen’s College Louisa Grinnell Drake University

Miss Cecelia Reardon Hosts Bridge Night at 304 North Cherry

Miss Cecelia Reardon entertained at four bridge tables on Wednesday evening for her sister Mrs Carl Sampson of Iowa City. Prizes went to Boretta Cusack and Gertrude Herring. Out of town guests included Miss Nell Flaharty Shenandoah Miss Cecelia Colgan Corning and Miss Gertrude Herring New Mexico. Refreshments served brought the evening to a happy close.

Cecelia Reardon North Cherry Street Bridge Carl Sampson Iowa City Boretta Cusack Gertrude Herring Nell Flaharty Shenandoah Cecelia Colgan Corning New Mexico

Congregational Aid Society Elects Officers at Church

The Congregational church Aid Society met on Wednesday afternoon to elect officers. Mrs. George Williams was chosen president, Mrs. W. J. Colbert vice president, Mrs. Jacob Awalt secretary, Mrs. M. E. Qook assistant secretary, and Mrs. Scott Armstrong treasurer. Retiring president Mrs. E. N. Dougherty received a silver spoon, and a social hour followed.

Congregational Aid Society Congregational Church Aid Society George Williams W. J. Colbert Jacob Awalt M. E. Qook Scott Armstong E. N. Dougherty

S. S. S. Christmas Party Held by Mrs Armstrong Wray

Mrs. Armstrong Wray hosted the S. S. S. club Christmas party at 701 West Montgomery Street with members in attendance and festive activities noted.

Armstrong Wray West Montgomery Street

Balloon Powered Descent Plans Roxton Challengers Exploit

In a dramatic excerpt from a science adventure, Challenger unveils a balloon tethered by a gas bag made from a giant fish stomach, using a belt and basalt weight to demonstrate descent capability. Lord John Roxton and Sumnerlee react as the device lifts them, then crashes back to the ground, prompting plans for a second balloon to return home.

John Roxton Fellah Devil Challenger Lord John Summer John Ihsings Summerlee Zambo London

Christmas Aftern oon Program Noted At Home Event

Wednesday afternoon at her home a social gathering featured music and games. A dancer presented by Miss Jean Brady and Miss Margaret Redick sparked the afternoon. Mrs. L. J. Camp chaired the program committee and other hosts managed refreshments. After exchanging Christmas gifts the event continued.

Jean Brady Margaret Redick L. J. Camp

Social afternoon hosts Burns and Spies Woody guests

The remainder of the afternoon was spent socially with Dr. Teresa Burns of Kirksville Missouri and Mrs Ednar Spies Woody of Washington as guests.

Mainder Teresa Burns Kirksville, Mo Ednar Spies Woody Washington

Campfire Honors Former Members At Iowana Hotel Dinner

The Pottawattamie campfire girls hosted a seven o'clock dinner at the Iowana hotel on Wednesday night to honor former members spending their college holiday at home. Chrysanthemums and candles graced the table as the group presented a gift to a guest.

Pottawattamie Iowana Hotel

Miss Loretta Cusack Hosts Dinner Event with Dancing

Miss Loretta Cusack offers evening entertainment after dinner featuring dancing and card games. Local guests enjoyed the social gathering with light refreshments and friendly competition.

the Guardian Loretta Cusack

Bally and Edith Byers wed in Des Moines on Dec. 22

J. T. Bally formerly of Greston and Edith Byers of Des Moines were married in Des Moines on December 22. The couple has returned home after a short visit following the ceremony.

Byers-Bally J. T. Bally Greston Edith Byers Des Moines Mrs. Bally

Administratrix Notices Estate of Edward R Gibson

Public notice announces Vira D Gibson administratrix of the estate of Edward R Gibson deceased in Union County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the Clerk of Court within legal time and debtors should remit payments promptly. Dated Creston Iowa December 16 1925. Pub dates December 17 2431.

Hamilton Gibson Rosy G. Gibson Walter Gibson Ora Gibson Harvey Gibon Sarah Gibson LeRoy Gibson Ja Lacier Frank Lawler Grace Gibson McFadden Clarence McPadden Mary Martindale Edward Martindale Willis Gibson Florence Gibon Guy McCornack Nion County Wing Thaverna Iva Lucas C. B. Lucas Iva Lucsas Harvey Gibson Ida Lawler North St Secion Seveny-One County Iowa Flornee Gibson Furthr Thayir Savings Bank Court House Creeton Kenneth H. Davenport Gall M. Schrader District Court of Bove West Ogreson Creston Valoa Iity Edward R. Gibson Union County Vira D. Gibson

Des Moines Visitors Return to Atlantic Home

Mrs. J. F. McCalla and daughter Mary Alice will reside in Des Moines after returning to Atlantic from a visit with Mrs. McCalla’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Mudra of 213 South Chestnut Street. Carl Olson left this morning for Red Oak to attend to business interests.

J. F. McCalla Mary Alice Atlantic

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