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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1922
Page
4
The primary elections occur next Monday June 5 in Iowa to nominate party candidates for the fall general election. Creston wards vote 7 am to 8 pm, other towns follow a 9 am to 5 pm schedule. Women will again vote, and a heavy county turnout is anticipated.
The Currier McBride wedding was held Friday evening at 5 o'clock at the bride's mother's home on North Sumner Avenue. Miss Dorothy Currier and Mr. P G McBride of Amarillo Texas were married with Rev. Co C Harris officiating and a ring ceremony. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Wm Addison and others from Fontanelle Omaha and surrounding areas.
S W V and Their Auxiliary plan to attend the Iowa Spanish War Veterans State Convention in Grinnell on June 7. Delegates from War Yen HH Sekis No 25 include A L Huntington Roy E Burns Wm Ohlsehlager Robinson William A McKee and Robert Downey with several more possible. Auxiliary delegates include Mrs Wesley Surgeon Mrs Wm McKee Mrs M H Shipley Mrs C B Stough Mrs Thompson Mrs A L Huntington Mamie Sellers Mrs Roy Burns and Mrs Hazel Gidley with passes for some and auto departure from the Creston Hotel at 5 30 a m.
Nick Geanos of Atlantic Iowa buys the shoe shining and hat cleaning business from Chas Safris. Safris retains the shoe repair end and will continue high quality work as before.
A local notice highlights Mrs. Randall’s flower garden on Cherry Street admired by all who visit. The bouquet is described as very beautiful and appreciated by the advertiser for its color and arrangement.
EIA Eastern Star Vesta Chapter No. 233 O E regular business meeting will be held Monday evening at Hollyhall. The chapter will open promptly at 7 20 o clock and all members are requested to be there on time.
The Pixie Club gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs John Deitricks home for a business session followed by social time. Prize winners included Mrs Orville Matthews Mrs John Milnes and Mrs Ray Taylor. Guests from Afton named Mrs R Roberts Mrs Chas Glattley Mrs W G Wickham Mrs L J Camp and Mrs F R Brown. A two course luncheon was served by Mrs Deitrick assisted by Mrs Brown and Mrs Camp. The club will meet again in two weeks at Mrs Glen McClellands home on North Sycamore Street.
The W C T U will meet with Mrs William Bonus at 611 North Maple Street on Tuesday afternoon at 2 30. A flower mission program will be given by Mrs R McMaster. Members able to donate flowers are asked to bring them to the meeting. Everyone is welcome.
About fifteen members of the Pot tawattamie Campfire hiked to McKinley Park on Thursday evening for a soup supper and ceremonial meeting. A large bonfire was built around which the group sat as the ceremony proceeded. Honor beads were postponed due to the secretary’s absence. Janet Huhn and Evelyn Heessel were voted in as members. The next meeting will be on the Guardian's lawn with committees to be appointed and new business to discuss.
Mr and Mrs Lee Williams and son Robert were surprised by neighbors at McKinley Park on Wednesday evening. Friends arranged a ride and luncheon, and the Williamses enjoyed the gathering, though they soon leave to make their home in Des Moines.
Mrs. Marion R. Thomas of this city has been chosen American Legion Auxiliary chairman of Union county. She is described as enthusiastic and efficient and expected to lead the county to rapid progress. The plan is to have Union county leave all other counties in town by year’s end.
The ADVERTISER reports a bouquet of white red and pink peonies presented by Mr and Mrs Carl Gehrecke of the Creston Greenhouse. The gift is greatly appreciated by management and staff who extend their thanks to the donors.
Bert Whittington of this city was arrested and arraigned in the justice court of Adam Pickett on a gaming and betting charge filed by William Keefe. He pleaded not guilty and a preliminary hearing was set for 4 o clock this afternoon. The information alleges he threw dice for money with minors in a box car in the C B Q railroad yards.
The Advertiser this afternoon received a beautiful bouquet of lilies peonies roses and other flowers from Mrs L A Randall who resides at 803 North Street.
The State Council of the Knights of Columbus met in Des Moines and elected Matt Conway of Creston as a delegate to the supreme convention in Atlantic City in August. They adopted a resolution demanding removal of Joseph C. Pelletier of Boston as supreme advocate amid malfeasance charges. The group condemned a Massachusetts court finding.
A New York man’s gambling ruin is cited to illustrate thrift’s value. The piece argues that disciplined saving, penny by penny, remains the reliable path to lasting financial success, despite temptations of quick riches and luck.
Chief Johnson an Indian baseball figure with past pitches for the Reds and stints with Cincinnati Kansas City and San Francisco will umpire Sunday afternoon’s semi pro game between Cres ton and Chariton at the new diamonds.
Miss Dollie Wiley of Pitston Iowa and Mr Oren McDowell of Grand River Iowa married at the Methodist church parsonage at 1 pm by Rev J W Goodsell. Miss Esther Bryant and S R Wiley as witnesses. The couple will reside on a farm near Grand River.
At the Iowa Knights of Columbus convention the delegates urged the resignation of Supreme Knight J A Flaherty and Supreme Advocate Joseph C Pelletier. They called for Flaherty to apologize to the Massachusetts Supreme Court over actions related to Pelletier’s dismissal and disbarring. The session also attacked Catholic church membership questions on teaching applications as un-American.
Sir Eric Geddes, former First Lord of the Admiralty, denounces government inertia blocking his committee’s budget cuts worth about 100 million pounds. He notes navy reductions would not harm ships or men, while political will for economy remains weak and industry bears the debt burden.
A compact verse meditation on sacrifice and redemption citing John 15 13 and Calvary. The anonymous lines compare noble acts to the crucifixion, urging readers to understand suffering as the path to salvation and souls redeemed from sin and death.
The piece argues that true breeding shows in humility rather than flashy clothes or lavish furnishings. A woman may own luxury items, but the key is to remain unselfconscious and courteous so personal character stands out.
Mr and Mrs John Drain announce the birth of a daughter to Mrs Smith formerly Miss Muriel Drain. The baby Shirley Mae Smith was born in Los Angeles and both mother and baby are doing nicely.
Sunday and Monday visits spread through Melrose as families dropped by Lew Brook and Webber homes. The Webber family welcomed a baby boy while cattle moved to Chicago and various residents made calls and social visits across Shannon City Tingley Des Moines and Council Bluffs.
An item notes the American Institute of Homeopathy will convene in Chicago on June 3. The brief adds the report comes from a GASed press service and mentions an audience of about three hundred attendees.
Twelve physicians and surgeons are listed as speakers or discussion leaders for the seventy-eighth annual meeting of the American Institute of Homeopathy to be held June 18 to 23. One hundred fifty six Chicago doctors were named to twenty one committees on delegate entertainment. Notables include Brig. Gen. Renart Sawyer, Harding’s personal physician and head of the U.S. Public Health Service, Dr. Royal S. Copeland New York health commissioner, Dr. Ferguson Woods of London secretary of the International Homeopathic Congress, and Admiral W. C. Brainstead chief medical officer of the U.S. Navy. Topics span from the soles of the feet to brain functions.
The article discusses how a fancy lining made of chiffon or georgette crepe shapes new skirts. It notes uneven hem lines contribute to the effect and emphasizes the linings are lightweight.
The New York City League of Women Voters editorials emphasize that young people should pursue education, develop strong speaking skills, join a major party, and work hard to qualify for office or appointive roles. Stenography and typing skills help as stepping stones to public service careers.
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