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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1923
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Harry Drorbaugh hosted a neighborhood lawn party and weinie roast Wednesday evening with sixty five neighbors and friends enjoying games music and a large fire. Invited guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Riggs and daughter Aseneth.
The high school will present a Womanless Wedding on Thursday June 7 cast list includes Butler Harry Chittenden. Servants Mandy and Eliza Lawrence Reeves and Lem King. Bride's parents Mr and Mrs Tenderfoot A L Carter J O Evans. Grandparents L L Bonham H Crawford. Groom's parents Mr and Mrs Shortribs Clarence Christensen Frank Beeler. Numerous spoof roles include Old Maid Aunt Miss Isabel Harris Jas Miller Country Cousin Rufus Hayseed L L Burton. Also Woodrow Wilson Earl Osher W H Hubert Jiggs and Maggie Sam Jolly EF B Larson. President and Mrs Harding W S Brunson G W Hickok Charlie Chaplin Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbanks Norene Pierson George Norris Wm Geller. Jilted Woman Will Smith Irene Castle Harold Lieyd Dr Perry Duff family, Little Precious Duff Wm Sevier Clarence O Connor Walter Beeler Alma Gluck Wm S Brown etc. Many more roles listed including ministers, bridal party, and bridesmaids.
The fragmentary text lists local social moves from Kent and Jessie Finch of Creston to Memorial Day trips by Olen Mellravy and others. It notes the death of Mrs. Susan Molar at Truro and describes community condolences, church and school activities, measles cases, and Sunday outings around Creston and nearby towns.
Handbags in sapphire blue pleated taffeta are described as highly effective when paired with white outfits or those in beige and gray tones. The writing emphasizes bold color accents and coordinated wardrobe styling.
A recent hosiery fad highlights the batked stocking with colorful appeal. The piece urges discretion in how the trend is worn and styled.
The article notes tassels of silk or jewels on high end gowns. Fringes vary in length and can extend from waist to hem, illustrating luxe detailing in fashion.
M. B. Dobbs of 111 West Jefferson street was jolted this morning when a Fontanelle driven auto struck his buggy at West Adams and Oak streets. Wheels were torn from the rear, the axle bent, the buggy left for repair, and the other driver paid all damages.
Students began arriving in the city early this morning for the twelve week summer school. By evening several hundred visitors will be in town with registration at the High School starting nine oclock Wednesday morning. Prof Slacks met with the faculty this afternoon to discuss summer school matters.
Co B Woodson, a farmer in Highland township, paid bounty on six cub wolves at the County Auditors office this morning. There is an unusual wolf problem this year, troubling sheep farmers across the county.
The Creston Coca Cola Bottling Works have moved from North Pine Street to the former Campbell Construction site on East Adame Street.
Emma Martin returned from months at the Botleman home near Diagonal. Harry Perkins visited the Perry home at Valley Junction. Geo. McMillin painted Eppersons house. R B Kelley and Lonmeker family had painting underway. Dorothy Lonmeker visited at Dr. Ira C Brown home in Winterset. Metal culverts unloaded at Afton. Burl Parks misreported and now healthy. Grover Blair group visited Osceola and Earl Barton. V. O. Williams improving from pneumonia under Dr. Pitts and nurse from Des Moines. Chas Laporte of Norwalk visiting Afton. Mrs. Leslie Nickie and Irene in the country. Bessie Rowell to spend supper in Luak Wyoming with Niel. England pair en route to Des Moines.
The Commercial Club decided to celebrate Independence Day in Adair this year the first such event in ten years. Local notes report rain and hail damage, a new clothing shop planned by Henry Susag, and several residents traveling for memorial services.
Isinglass is a whitish semi transparent substance made from the bladders of sturgeon and cod.
South Jones and neighbors frequent Creston for visits and farm chores. Ruth Phelps from Des Moines departs after a two week stay with John Kirby's family. Audry Day travels to Lorimer as her family helps care for her measles. Sam Downey remains ill with measles as neighbors help with chores. Various locals including Mr. Charley Boyer and the Goodridges visit and assist.
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