Creston Iowa City Council Proceedings May 16 1927
The Creston council met with six members present and approved last meeting minutes. Claims totaling 9212.01 across General Fund Salary Road Cemetery Fire Paying and other funds were allowed. Committees were tasked to buy cemetery flowers and sign on East Page Street, with insurance and paving items referred for study before adjournment.
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Council
Council Chamber
Creston
Iowa
Newcomb
Trump
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Peterson
Reckner
Keehn
McCoy Bartlett
City General Fund
Halden Printing Company
Creston Daily Advertiser
Peter Preaching to Gentiles Sunday School Lesson
The article reflects on Acts 10 34 48 and the lesson by WM E Gilroy stressing God is no respecter of persons and that true piety shows in love and brotherhood across races. It likens Peter's growth to John and the Good Samaritan teaching that Godliness spans nations and reveals itself in righteous actions.
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Goa
WM. E. Gilroy
D. D
The
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Kingdom of Heaven
Jesus
Christ
Creston Teams Open Busy Sunday Baseball Schedule
Creston sends four squads to play on Sunday with the Monarchs traveling to Casey to face a strong semi pro club, the Hawkeyes heading west to Shenandoah to meet Mount Arbors, the Black Hawks hosting Cromwell, and the Armour plant team visiting Grant City Missouri which has already defeated the Creston Monarchs twice.
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Creston
Diamonds
Monarchs
Casey
Hawkeyes
Shenandoah
Mount Arbors
Blackhawks
Cromwell
Armour Plant
Grant City
Creston Monarcha
Tilden Defeats Cochet in International Championship Semi
American tennis star William T. Tilden beat Henr Cochet in straight sets 9-7 6-3 6-2 in St Cloud France to reach the final of the international hard court championship. He will face Rene LaCoste who defeated P D B Spence for the other final berth. LaCoste won 6-1 6-3 6-2.
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France
William T. Tilden
Henr Cochet
Tilden
America
Rene LaCoste
LaCoste
P. D. B Spence
South Africa
Frances
Musketeers
Jean Borotra
United States
Wool Markets Show Steady East Prices Firm Against Buyer
The Commercial Bulletin reports business in eastern wool markets remains steady and prices firm with a buyer-resistant trend. In the far west prices retreat to February levels, while bright wool states see rising activity and stronger prices. Reports from goody markets show continued demand as spinners and combers resist low offers. Foreign markets stay firm against the buyer.
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Boston
Far West
Coolidge To Review Fleet From Mayflower Voyage
President Coolidge leaves Washington aboard the Mayflower for Hampton Roads Virginia to review the United States fleet tomorrow awaiting a formal naval review.
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Washington
Mystery in actor’s death shocks Santa Monica scene
Santa Monica reported a mystery death of film player Minar Tlansen found beside a wrecked car in a canyon with a bulletlike wound in his leg. Police described the incident as a mysterious accident and said he was found unconscious beneath the vehicle late last night.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Minar Tlansen
Accident Fatalities Prompt Coast Highway Closure
This morning Henry Messress and garage worker Ted Coker died after a wrecked automobile caused a crash on the coast highway north of Santa Monica. One man died without regaining consciousness.
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Henry Messress
Ted Coker
Santa Monica
Tlansen
Defense Rests In Ouster Case Of Supervisors
Mount Pleasant Iowa June 3 The defense rests in the ouster trial of Supervisors Frank Barr and O A Garretson after cross examination ends. Garretson contends records were tampered to trap the board while Scott testifies that he sold lumber to the board in three orders. Scott, charged with perjury, swore out information by County Attorney Leo Collins.
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Mount Pleasant
Frank Barr
O. A. Garretson
Garretson
Gray
Scott
M. N. Scott
Leo Collins
Creed of Neighborliness Looms Over Love's Gift
A line recalls a different creed from the man aided by one who showed true neighborly spirit in a act of love.
Fisher Wins From Hajdich In Graded Wrestling Bout
Fisher of Wisconsin defeated Tony Hajdich of Chicago two falls to one in a Chicago wrestling match. He dropped the first fall to Hajdich in 2 5, won the second in 31 24, then claimed the final fall in 9 40 with a cross body scissors. Prelims saw Engle beat Kilonis and Pope beat Doak. Meyers was injured, Hardich substituted.
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Chicago
Charlie
Fisher
Wisconsin
Tony Hajdich
Hajdich
Hardich
Heinie Engle
Dubuque
John Kilon
Eddie Pope
Johnny Doak
Johnny Meyers
Meyers
High Living Judge Quips About Gladys and Wealth
A newspaper caption captures a judge remarking on Gladys in a lively exchange. The quote notes her drinking cocktails and possessing a millionaire lifestyle, reflecting a society column tone.
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Gladys
On the Air Mixed Octet Broadcast From Woo
A Woo program features a mixed octet broadcast at 8 p m Friday with WOO as the origin. Other listings show WJAY at 6 p m saxophone sextet, WPG 6 30 p m high school orchestra, KOIN 9 40 p m string orchestra, Way 7 p m string quartet, WCAE 7 p m Beaver Falls high school girls mixed quartet, KGO 10 p m concert and mixed quartet, WSEA 8 30 p m Negro jubilee hour, WBAP 9 30 p m band concert.
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WOO
WJAY
WPG
KOIN
Way
WCAE
Beaver Falls High School
KGO
WSEA
WBAP
New French Process Face Powder MELLO GLO
Advertisement touts MELLO GLO face powder from Newcomb and Matthews. Promises a soft colorful finish with no shine and long wear. Emphasizes purity and superior beautifying qualities to attract customers.
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Newcomb & Matthews
Adv
French Court Rules Pedestrians Must Obey Traffic Rules
France's highest court held pedestrians are bound by traffic regulations and may be fined for violations. The ruling reinforces pedestrian responsibility in urban safety, aligning penalties with vehicle infractions and clarifying enforcement in public spaces.
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France
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