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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1922
Page
5
A damaged OCR fragment lists consumer prices including 25¢ and 95¢ per dozen items and mentions Ge-10c $2.20 and $2.00 ord 10¢. The text lacks full context but indicates typical commodity pricing from a local shop ledger.
At New York's fashionable hotel a dinner dance showcased nearly all women in white dresses or bright red gowns. The scene highlighted a contrast between the light and dark styles among attendees, suggesting varied fashion statements among the guests.
A major mobilization places the Three Hundred Forty seventh medical regiment in Marshaltown for the new United States Army Medical Branch in Iowa. The report lists unit headquarters and recruitment areas across Iowa, including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Ottumwa, Dubuque, Mason City, Fort Dodge and Keokuk, detailing sanitary and ambulance companies and hospital units with county allocations.
James Wolfe of Spaulding township seeks the thief who took his new Ford from in front of Brady's grocery on Montgomery Street Saturday afternoon between 2 and 4 o clock. He wishes to meet the offender.
Rey W. L. Cain Elmer Dawson I C Hanson Jeff Creston travel by Dawson car this morning toward northern Minnesota lakes. They plan several days of fishing and a general outing with Dr A B Beatty possibly joining within a day or two.
The Greenfield team of horse shoe tossers performed in Cresston on Saturday. They played against local hurlers before a large crowd at the East End Sales yard. Greenfield won most of the games, showing strong form in the contest.
The Queen Esthers troupe presents the play That Girl about an orphan girl facing romance and hardship. The production promises witty dialogue and touching moments, with emphasis on charm and emotional appeal.
Vera Gordon stars as Mrs. Santini in The Greatest Love with Bertram Marburgh as the father Fannie Shelton Hugh Huntley as son and daughter Bobby Connelly Dot Williams in child roles The film uses Ellis Island steerage East Side and Riverside Drive locations and runs at the Strand tomorrow and Wednesday.
The body of Mrs. J. A. Thayer, who died at her East Moline home on June 3, 1922, was brought to Creston for burial. Funeral services were held at Deitrick Chapel, with interment at Graceland Cemetery beside her son. She was mother to Mrs. Ed Devol, Lina, and Eva Thayer. her husband and three children accompanied the remains.
A two year old girl of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Flanagan North Riverside Sioux City Iowa died from burns after falling into a pan of hot soup. The accident happened last Friday when the mother placed the pan on the porch to cool and the child tumbled into the vessel.
Minnie and Jay Wilsey of Cheyenne travel to Creston for a wild horse breaking exhibition. They perform the western show at the Fast End Feed Yard on Wednesday and Saturday evenings at 8:00.
Announcement for a revival at the Seventh Day Adventist Church this evening invites the public to hear Evangelist speak on the topic We Must Be Born Again. The note reports a blessed last night with a good congregation and urges attendance for a stand for Jesus.
Motorists say routes via Grinfeld and Winterset are improving with detours common and rough cow paths. Creston approaches liken roads into town to be good given two weeks of rain.
At three o clock in the afternoon the vote was light with only a sprinkling of women casting ballots. Wards reported totals such as Oela 66, Second Ward 232, Third Ward 107, and others around 84 to 197 as officials warned results would be delayed.
Robert McMaster once tied to Creston newspapers returns to the City Editor role at the Advertiser. Harley Beverland, who held the post for years, resigns and has yet to decide his next move, with best wishes from the paper.
The Meet Members plan lists a Wednesday afternoon gathering with Mrs. John Clem. Refreshments of sandwiches and fresh fruit will be served. A strong program is planned and all girls in the Can ting Club are invited. Lincoln township ladies who have not donated to the Rest Room should contribute at once.
W. H. Carson opens his Ice Cream Parlor and Farm Summer Resort three and a half miles northeast of Creston on the State Highway. Automobiles go south of the home and turn right through the lane. Parking for cars. Carson grows a large crop of muskmelons to be given away this fall. notice will be given through these columns.
Miss Hazel Sash and Miss Ruth Selby work this week at the Creston City Schools office under City Superintendent A. W. Crone making out promotion transfers and other year end duties. The task volume is large and will be followed by checking the new school census returns led by A. Hi. Hollenbeck.
The Moonlight League schedules a baseball game this evening between the Presbyterian Masonic team and the Knights of Columbus Shop team. Weather is noted as excellent, expected to draw a good crowd.
Mrs. W B Hite formerly Miss Jessie Byers of Creston has stayed with Mr and Mrs Frank Harkness in Creston while attending the Commencement exercises for Miss Marian Harkness. She is remembered by Creston friends from her earlier years in town.
The report states Portugal contains only two cities with populations exceeding 50 000, specifically Lisbon and Oporto.
A carrier for the Advertiser Gazette mourns the loss of his bicycle after an auto driver collided with it outside the Rexall store on Adams Street. The boy helps his widowed mother by delivering papers and hopes the responsible party will repair or replace the bicycle.
William Keefe withdrew his gambling charge against Port Whittington in Justice Adam Pickett's court and paid costs of 2.95, resulting in Whittington being exonerated and the case dismissed. The item lists local residents and visitors in Creston with brief notes on shopping and travel.
For evening wear, women choose maline turbans creating sleek shane hair with a delicate transparent effect. The headwear adds charm while keeping hair in place and light, stylishly enhancing outfits.
Members of the Joy De Vee Club are invited to a Tuesday afternoon gathering at Mrs L J Wen del s home 608 North Maple Street. All members are urged to attend.
Mrs Minnie Young will host the Sorosis Society meeting Tuesday evening at her North Vine street residence. All members and friends are invited to attend.
Tuesday evening the Loyal Berean Bible class holds its monthly social and debate in the church parlors. Mrs. A Carter will lead the program, expected to be highly interesting, with all members urged to attend for a standout meeting in the class history.
On Tuesday at 2 20 p m the Missionary Society of the Christian church holds its regular monthly meeting at Mrs A P Haley home It is the last meeting of the year and members are urged to bring a visitor noting this has been a strong year for the society.
Little Dorothy Jane Trenholm of Lincoln Nebraska entertained a group of friends for her 4th birthday on a Saturday afternoon at her grandparents home on West Adams Street. The party featured games music eight place setting with spring flowers red paper baskets and a red rose bud as decorations.
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. Members should come prepared to pay their dues.
The Loyal Workers of the Christian church plan an all day meeting at 218 North Pine Street hosted by Mrs. Charles Buxton on Wednesday. Members should bring a dish for dinner and attendance is urged for the officers election.
Mrs Walter Ohlschlager entertained at a 6 o'clock Sunday supper for Mrs Hyde and her daughter Miss Virginia of Chicago at her home on New York Avenue, with a number of friends in attendance.
A son was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Dale H. Paschall of Osceola Iowa. The birth occurred at the home of Mrs. Paschall's parents Mr. and Mrs. J C Dorsey on N Syea- The report notes the new addition to the family with no further details.
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