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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1922
Page
1
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The Ot tumwa district is assigned to the Medical Branch of the U S Army in Iowa with headquarters for the 347th medical regiment under Lt Col A C Conaway at Marshalltown. The service company and medical reserve units total 66 officers and 584 men distributed to Iowa counties across several sanitary and hospital companies in Des Moines Cedar Rapids Council Bluffs Sioux City Ottumwa Keokuk Fort Dodge Mason City Dubuque and surrounding counties.
A sentimental tale unfolds through a lone heroine placed with a snobbish aristocratic family. Her faith and steadfast values face tests as she aids the less fortunate, with comedy and a wedding scene interwoven. The surgical operation moment adds a pleasing entertainment, presented by Queen Esthers in June at the Methodist church.
Vera Gordon stars as Mrs. Liuntini in The Greatest Love with Bertam Marburgh Fannie Shelton Hugh Hunsley Bobby Connelly and Dot Williams in supporting roles. The film uses Ellis Island the East Side and Riverside Drive as locations and opens at the Strand tomorrow and Wednesday.
James Wolfe of Spaulding township reports his new Ford stolen from in front of Brady's grocery on Montgomery Street between 2 and 4 Saturday afternoon. He seeks the thief and offers a meeting to recover the car.
Enroute in the Dawson car Rev. W. N. Cain Elmer Dawson and H. C. Hanson with Jeff Creston start a several day fishing trip to northern Minnesota lakes. Dr A S Beatty may join within a day or two.
Greenfield horse shoe throwers visited Cres on Saturday and impressed by winning a high percentage of games. The contest against local hurlers drew a large crowd at the East End Sales yard.
The Queen Esthers stage a production titled That Girl described as a pleasing blend of romance wit and pathos. The plot follows an orphan facing hardship with hopeful resilience.
At three oclock in the afternoon the primary election drew a light vote with only a sprinkling of women voters. Voter totals by ward appeared incomplete and candidates awaited results as the day wore on and turnout lagged.
A carrier boy for the Advertiser Gazette mourns a wrecked bicycle after an auto driver bumped it while he left the bike in front of the Rexall store on Adams Street. The boy helps his widowed mother by delivering papers. the family hopes the responsible party will repair or replace the bicycle.
William Keefe withdrew his gambling charge against Port Whittington in the court of Justice Adam Pickett and paid $2.95 in costs. The case was dismissed, exonerating Whittington. The report also lists numerous local residents and visitors in Creston and surrounding towns on that day.
Robert McMaster known for Creston newspapers returns to the ADVERTISER as City Editor after Harley Beverand resigns. Beverand leaves without a stated future plan, with best wishes from the paper.
The body of Mrs. J. A. Thayer who died at Hast Moline Illinois on June 2 1922 was brought to Creston for burial. Funeral services were held at the Deitrick Chapel and the interment occurred at Graceland cemetery beside her son. Mrs Thayer is survived by her husband and three daughters Mrs Ed Devol Lina and Eva Thayer.
A two year old girl died in Sioux City Iowa from burns caused by partial immersion in a pan of hot soup. The accident happened when the mother placed the pan on the porch to cool the noonday meal. The child screamed and the mother returned to find the infant in the pan. The family is identified as Mr and Mrs T J Flanagan of North Riverside.
Minnie and Jay Wilsey from Cheyenne are in Creston this week with a bucking wild horses show. They perform Wednesday and Saturday evenings at 8 o'clock at the East End Feed Yard.
Seventh Day Adventist Church invites the congregation to a revival meeting this evening led by Evangelist Schwindt. The message, based on the phrase from the lips of one who cannot lie, invites attendees to hear truth and take a stand for Jesus.
Reports say roads are in better shape via Winterset and Afton return route. Road work is heavy with frequent detours some resembling cow paths. Roads into Creston are quite good considering two weeks of rain.
Members will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. John Clem to discuss a food program and catering of sandwiches and fresh fruit. The plan invites all Can ning Club girls to attend and urges Lincoln township ladies to donate to the Rest Room at once.
W. H. Carson opens Tee Cream Parlor and Farm Summer Resort three and a half miles northeast of Creston on State Highway. Automobiles enter from the south, turning right through the lane. parking is provided. Carson grows a large muskmelon crop to be given away free this fall. Notice will be given through this paper.
Miss Hazel Lash and Miss Ruth Selby prepare promotion transfers at the City Superintendent of Schools office in Creston. The task accompanies year end duties as census returns are to be checked later by A. H. Hollenbeck.
The Moonlight League schedules a baseball game this evening between the Presbyterian Masonic team and the Knights of Columbus Shop team. Excellent weather is expected to draw a good crowd.
Mrs. W B Hite has been in Creston visiting the Harkness home during Miss Marian Harkness graduation and will be remembered by Creston friends as former Miss Jessie Byers.
The article states Portugal contains only Lisbon and Oporto with populations exceeding 50,000, highlighting the limited number of large urban centers in the country.
For evening wear women adopt maline turbans that shape hair neatly without heaviness. The transparent effect adds charm and sustains a perfect look.
Mrs L J Wen del hosts Joy De Vee Club at her home 608 North Maple Street Tuesday afternoon. All members urged to attend the entertaining gathering.
Mrs Minnie Young will host Sorosis Society members on Tuesday evening at her North Vine street home. An invitation is extended to all members and their friends to attend.
Tuesday at 8 o'clock the Loyal Berean Bible class meets in the church parlors for a monthly social and debate. Mrs. A C Carter leads the program and invites all members to attend, promising one of the most interesting meetings in the class history.
On Tuesday at 2 30 pm the Missionary Society of the Christian church meets at Mrs. A P Haley's home for the regular monthly gathering. All members are urged to bring a visitor as this will be the last meeting of the year and the society reports one of its best years ever.
On Saturday afternoon in Lincoln Nebraska Dorothy Jane Trenheim celebrated her fourth birthday at her grandparents home on West Adams street. Eight children attended with games and music, the decor featuring spring flowers red paper baskets and a red rose bud.
The Women’s Society of the Greater Community Hospital will meet Tuesday afternoon at the hospital. All members are urged to attend as officers for the ensuing year will be elected. Come prepared to pay dues.
The Loyal Workers will gather at Mrs Charles Buxton s home 318 North Pine Street on Wednesday for an all day meeting. Members should bring a dish for dinner and are urged to attend as elections for officers will be held.
Mrs Walter Ohlschlager entertained a number of friends at a 6 o'clock Sunday supper at her New York Avenue home in honor of Mrs Hyde and her daughter Miss Virginia of Chicago.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Hatfield announce the birth of a daughter at Greater Community Hospital on Sunday weighing seven and a half pounds. Born Sunday a son to Mr and Mrs Dale H Paschall of Osceola at the home of Mrs Paschall's parents, Mr and Mrs J C Dorsey on N Syea
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