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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1923
Page
7
Director Lorne W Barclay outlines fire safety and methods for Boy Scouts detailing three main fire types the Star fire Reflector fire and the Hunter s fire. He stresses extinguishing the fire last and explains building on rocks or ground without holes and using perches for pots.
Afton hosts a farewell for Prof and Mrs McKelvey and friends Mrs Capps and Mrs Chazen with remarks by Frank Bolinger. Memorial services in the Presbyterian church honored Old Soldiers and Legion members with readings, music, and prayers. Local residents and visitors attendedDecoration Day activities and hospitalities followed at the cemetery and town venues.
Mrs Newt Smith returned home after visiting relatives in New Virginia. The Ladies Aid Society plans an all day meeting June 7 at Mrs J W Rhodes home southwest of town, bring thimbles and a dish for dinner. Decoration Day exercises were held Wednesday at 2 pm in the Community Memorial Hall with good attendance.
John Ball won the British amateur championship seven times. He captured his first title in 1888 and earned his seventh in 1910. In 1890 he achieved the rare feat of winning both the Open and amateur championships in the same year.
Ten years ago on June 1 1913 University of Pennsylvania captured the intercollegiate field track meet of AA AA at Harvard stadium. Ty Cobb led American League batters with .470 while Joe Jackson was hitting .447.
Reports from Buffalo state that Elton Chamberlain, once a Cleveland pitcher, planned to pursue boxing on June 1 1898, marking a notable career pivot twenty five years ago.
The article notes that the Earth has an average density about 1.6 times that of water. This figure is used to discuss planetary composition and interior structure.
American League standings show New York and Cleveland atop with strong records. Yesterday’s scores include New York routing Boston 8 to 1 and Cleveland beating Chicago 5 to 4. Local Iowa cities report minor league results and upcoming games for Waterloo Cedar Rapids Ottumwa and Marshalltown.
Local notes report Mr and Mrs Alfred Figgens of Greenfield visiting H C Schrader with Mrs Figgens remaining for an extended stay. M G Petsznick stayed with daughter Elmer Young near Afton. James and Wycoff families, Dunphy and Murphy visit cemetery, and several other relatives plus birthday penny participants are listed. Various Creston callers and farm activities accompany the community updates.
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Johnson entertained to dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Parrott and sons, Mr. and Mrs. M. Seeman, Mr. and Mrs. A. Applegate and family, Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Johnson and children, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Huse and family, and Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Applegate and Marion.
A list of baseball scoring questions about wild pitches strikes stolen bases and errors followed by a Dodge Center Ladies Aid note and local social updates including visits and graduations. The items mention names Mrs Amy Hues Fred Johnson Iris Shannon Kathryn Olinger and Sysie Edwards with Creston and related households and church activities.
Local residents in Creston and surrounding towns are listed with visits and travels from the past week. A near serious accident occurred Sunday near the Chas Rogers bridge where a car pulled another into a ditch. no injuries were reported.
Babe Adams veteran pitcher for the Pittsburg Pirates aims to play four more years to surpass Cy Young’s age record. The World Series hero recalls 1909 triumphs and stresses pitch control and mixing deliveries, insisting he can stay in the majors beyond 45. He analyzes lineups before games and speaks of patience, training, and avoiding overtrick pitching as keys to longevity. Jesse Ambrose and family visited Lenox relatives last Sunday.
West Union notes record visits and calls among Krisinger Miller Bray McGregor Warrior and related families. Local residents travel to Crest Prescott and assist with seasonal tasks while several calls and illnesses are mentioned.
Jane Novak stars in Colleen of the Pines at the Willard Theatre, showing tonight and Saturday. The open Northwest tale centers on an elder sister’s sacrifice and features strong thrills including a frontier cabin fight and a dramatic dog entry. Critics hail the performance as a personal triumph.
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