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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1922
Page
4
The article urges refined behavior at meals teaching silvers etiquette and proper dining as a reflex learned in private and public settings. It compares careless eating to bad manners like the lunch counter lunge and boarding house reach, stressing consistent correct conduct.
The word bibulous means readily imbibing or absorbing fluids or moisture and inclined to drink. It comes from Latin bibere meaning to drink. Used as an example the bibulous individual who patronizes the bootlegger is morally better than the bootlegger himself.
Members of the Joy De Vee Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs L J Wendel's 608 North Maple Street for a regular session with guests Mrs Silverthorne and Mrs Arthur Carter. A music and sociability contest crowned Mrs Roy Wolbert first and Mary Kralik second, and officers were elected: President Mrs Russell Brookman Vice President Mrs J J Wendel Secretary Mrs Robert Skiles Treasurer Mr Harry Bartlett Press Correspondent Mrs Charles Clark. The group will not meet again until September, with a picnic in two weeks to entertain the husbands.
The W F M S of the Methodist church holds its annual picnic Friday afternoon at 704 West Fremont Street. Members are asked to bring sandwiches and another dish, plus plates cups forks and spoons.
Royal Rebekah Lodge No. 47 will hold a meeting on Friday evening June 9 at the 1. O. O. F. hall. Officers will be elected, candidates voted upon, and degree work conferred on several worthy candidates. A large attendance is desired.
Ground group members of the Baptist church motored to Petynickh's Grove on Monday evening for a picnic supper. About twenty members enjoyed the event and afterwards the group spent the evening in games.
Eighty five couples attended the opening dance at the Knights of Columbus new hall on Tuesday evening. A five piece orchestra played for the dancers in a hall described as the largest and finest in the city and the Knights received high praise for the splendid facility and club rooms.
The event was hosted by Mrs. J. M. Scurr, with committee members Mrs. Charles McColl Mrs. Charles B. Heflin Mrs. Wilbur Busby and Mrs. E. B. Whipple in attendance. A dainty luncheon followed the gathering.
The American Legion will meet in regular session tonight at Holly Hall at 7 30. Attendance is urged by organizers. The Ladies Society of B L L F E BLL FLE will hold their lodge meeting at Odd Fellows hall Thursday afternoon June 5 at 2 50 o'clock.
The W C T U met at the Bonus home on Apple Street last Tuesday for Flower Mission Day in memory of Miss Cassiday who started the work on her birthday June 9. Mrs. Della Dyar led devotionals. Reports showed steady collections and new members joining as bouquets were prepared for hospitals and homes.
Ave Maria society members gathered in the Immaculate Conception church basement Tuesday afternoon with strong attendance. The treasurer reported 102 dollars for May and 7 dollars from Band No 1 for March, totaling 109 dollars. Father Malone gave an engaging talk. Refreshments were provided by a committee.
Members of the Current Event Club enjoyed a farewell picnic at McKinley Park last night. The supper honored Mr and Mrs James Tabler and their family who soon depart for a new home in Colorado.
Knights of Columbus Lodge members arrange initiation and banquet on Sunday June 11 at the hall on North Pine Street. They meet for 10:30 Mass then march to the church, three degrees at 1:00 pm, followed by a banquet for KC members and ladies at 6:00 pm served by the Daughters of America.
The Progressive Chautauqua met Tuesday afternoon at Mr J M Scurrs South York street home. Members each spoke on a preferred book from the year. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs A W Crane and Secretary Mrs J M Scurr.
A car owned by Fred Welcher was damaged by fire believed to start in the wiring. The Essex automobile stood on Montgomery Street when the blaze was discovered and the car was moved to a garage for repairs. White zinc is produced by heating zinc ores with oil.
Creston delegates of the Iowa United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary travel to Grinnell for the 16th Annual Encampment with a full program. Activities include registration at Monroe Hotel, administration council, opening ceremonies, addresses by Mayors and officials, banquets, pageants, and a veteran ball. Creston participants span commanders, adjutants, and auxiliary officers with named members listed.
Mrs Alta Draper formerly of Creston and Chicago, wed Mr C A Friday in Creston at 3:00 pm. Rev Clyde C Harris officiated at the Hayden home 497 South Walnut. A reception will follow for relatives and friends as the couple plan a home in Murray after a brief Des Moines trip.
Acard received by Creston uto Company from Pine City announcing that Elmer Dawson and his fishing party have arrived in Minnesota. Dawson says the party has been lucky with a number of nice sized fish while en route. Dr Beatty Rev W L Cain and H C Hanson of this city are members.
Members of Creston Council No. 549 United Commercial Travelers of America depart Thursday for the Iowa Grand Council Session in Oskaloosa. C. W. Hickok seeks Iowa Grand Sentinel, with a Creston parade contingent in white uniforms led by Vander Van and Chas Hetlen on drums.
A Seventh Day Adventist notice invites members to a meeting on the Bible topic The Manner of the Second Coming of Jesus. It references varied beliefs including Russellism Christian Science and literal future return and urges attendance. F. F. Schwindt leads.
The report states more than 1,000,000 women in Argentina are engaged in gainful occupations, reflecting a significant shift in employment participation and economic activity among women.
A report states socialists from other countries who traveled to Russia to protest alleged mistreatment of their faith leaders are in imminent danger of lynching. The claim emphasizes immediate threat and cross border protest dynamics.
White satin and gold lace present a regal combination in latest fashion reveals. The all white trend rivals the prominence of the all black look, signaling a shift toward pristine styling hues.
The article describes short sports coats in bright red, navy or green fabrics like flannel duvetyn or silk. It notes matching soft hats as a simple model in the same material and colors.
Lavish silver roses are used to decorate a single frock of rose colored chiffon highlighting a stylish approach to formal wear with ornamental emphasis on metallic blooms.
A bride receives a practical wedding gift for travel as her honeymoon takes her to Europe with a steamer pillow neatly packed in a leather bag for easy packing and comfort.
At the time of the last census there were 6,448,366 farms in the United States.
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