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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1925
Page
7
Jackson Sherry Cornice Works advertises roofing sheet metal and gutter services at 109 N. Fim with hard coal on hand, indicating preparedness for a coming coal strike and offering contact by phone 204.
Mrs A A McCoy and daughters Lucile and Virginia of Des Moines and Mr and Mrs O A White of Kokomo Ind were guests at the J W McCoy home Mrs F E Mathers and sister Grace Sanks of the Drexel Arms Chicago Ill will spend the weekend before a month in Denver Mr and Mrs J Voss and son Jerome Jr leave for Chicago after two weeks with Mrs Vosss aunt Mrs Nickles Walsh of Cromwell Mr and Mrs J W McCoy were surprised when Mr and Mrs Ian Jordan and granddaughter Dolly Colleen visited Jordan a Washington representative who is on vacation from Lyons Kansas
The Iowa State Savings bank will close Monday at 2 30 p m for the balance of the day due to the funeral of P C Winter.
Numerous residents and visitors pass through Greenfield and nearby towns for shopping visits short trips and family time. Notable names include Addie Sulgrove M B George Edith Fisher Birdene Campbell Maude Cooper and Mable Roche along with families in Kent Orient Chariton and Osceola.
A gray coat is missing in the 300 block North Sycamore with phone contact 352 for return. A gold jewel pin engraved A. P. Lennon is lost with a reward and phone 1065 J for details. Found: a bunch of keys on New York Ave No 3143800. owner asked to call this office to claim.
Several rental notices describe room with bath for two in a clothing store area a furnished room for light housekeeping at 304 North Walnut with a telephone contact 1084 W a strict eight room modern house with a garage available Oct 1 and a seven room modern duplex at 1006 Wes Adams Street after Aug 1 with office and residence phones 34 and 267 J
Des Moines shows January and February lead fire losses with $1.145 million and $1.214 million respectively. State Fire Marshal J A Trey notes most large fires stem from stoves furnaces and faulty chimneys and urges proper lightning rod installation to reduce damage.
Miss Neva Johnston leaves for Fremont and Lincoln Nebraska for an extended visit with relatives and friends. Bert Horton returns home after six weeks visiting Glacier Park Denver and Montana. Mrs George Hart Jr arrives in the city for a few weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Fillmore. Mrs O W Johnson returns home from Murray where she stayed the past week with her parents Mr and Mrs J K Arnold. Mrs A M Markley Mrs Kenneth Markley and son James of Shannon City visit at W P Harshaw home. Miss Hildred Smart arrives in Creston then Orient for the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W B Heifner. Miss Lauri Belle Randolph leaves for Des Moines and Iowa City for the Baptist Assembly music with the Des Moines university double quartet. Mr and Mrs H Stone of 409 New York Avenue plan to move Monday to Wynett Montana via Sioux Falls South Dakota and the Yellow Stone trail. Stone worked at the Savings Bank barber shop and friends wish them success.
The S. 8 Society surprised Mrs. A B Hall with 18 members gathering Friday at Mrs. Thomas Jeffery’s home to escort her to her house on North Sycamore Street for a seventieth birthday celebration. A dinner fork gift is traditional and was received with pleasure. Refreshments followed.
Avery pleasant evening was spent at Elmer Miller home northeast of Creston by Valley Chapel young people and young married members. The event featured games and music with refreshments followed by a cordial adjournment. Attendees included Pauline Schrader Irene Schrader Irene Adamson Ruby Hartman Grace Hartman Opal Comer Lola Cole Gladys Welling Elda Welling Beth O’Neal Marion Olinger Helen Miller Orville Comer Hugh O’Neal Ray Adamson Walter Hartman Jay Welling Berh Miller Glen Miller Frank Miller Albert Otis Johnie Blair Bert Huntington Marguerite Reish Ivan Reish and others.
The W R C held a picnic at McKinley park on Triagsday afternoon with Post members as guests of honor. A noon dinner was served and the afternoon featured socializing and other events for all attendees.
Miss Franc Dwyer entertained about thirty Epworth League members from the Methodist church Friday night at 501 North Elm Street. The evening featured games and contests with refreshments served by the hostess.
Reports by supreme delegate will be given during the Woodman Circle gathering Monday evening. A good attendance is expected.
Des Moines reports general good crop conditions nationwide with bumper crops anticipated. A. A. Andrew notes Iowa ranks third in state banks with 1,317 banks and 710 million dollars in resources, among 21,122 state banks nationwide and 8,016 national banks with 23.8 billion dollars in resources.
Mrs. L. E. Nash of Prescott shopped in the city and visited Mr. and Mrs. Leon Morrison and family and Mrs. Elizabeth Hall on their three weeks trip to Estes Park and Denver. Mr. and Mrs. John Morrison of Des Moines arrived to spend Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Morrison at 911 West Montgomery Street.
The Department of Agriculture reports the year ending June 30 1925 saw record gross farm income of about 12.136 billion dollars up from 11.288 billion in 1924. Net cash income reached 3.291 billion while total net income including food and fuel produced and consumed on farms stood at 5.65 billion.
West Yellowstone Montana July 24 The Associated Press reports Jesse James the famed park bear has understudies this year as drivers hand over chocolate and food to escape the deft thieves. Old Jesse James is a large black bear who learned years ago to plant himself in the mid street to beg.
Des Moines July 25 Traveling orders for Iowa units of the national guard heading to Camp Dodge for the annual encampment in August have been issued by Adjutant General Louis G Lasher. Service troops from Ottumwa Fairfield Council Bluffs Winterset Des Moines Iowa City must report by July 29 with most units due by 2 30 p m August 2. Two days on the range are planned for all troops.
In Sofia on July 25 reports say robber bands have increased activity after the Cathedral of St. Nedelin explosion. The government and police are pursuing bands, with several members captured and jailed. Authorities vow to press on until organized robbery is halted and roads and villages are safe for travelers.
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