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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1923
Page
6
Vesta Chapter No. 233 C. E. 8. will spend months touring Europe then hold a special meeting on Tuesday evening June 19 at Deitrick's chapel. The chapter convenes at 8 p.m.
Last evening the Loyal Bereans class of the Christian church enjoyed a pleasant program featuring song, more and readings. A large audience filled the church lecture room before the business session.
The program concluded with thanks for the class and refreshments served in the church parlors by the second division. The class aims to gain new members, develop spiritual life, and grow social ties, with special thanks to Mrs. Roy Rhodes and her aides for the evening’s well done entertainment.
Miss Sadie B Miller and Cyril Oxenreider of Tingley united in marriage at 6 p m at the Christian parsonage with Rev Jerome B E Emanuel officiating. The bride is from Tingley and daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Miller. The groom, a prosperous farmer, plans a honeymoon then residence on the adjoining farm near Tingley.
Marriage licenses issued by Clerk George VI Figgine show Lloyd M. Roush 21 of Tingley and Cleo F. Miller 18 of Shannon City with Cyril Oxenreider 22 of Tingley and Sadie B. Miller 21 of Shannon City. The Roush Miller union earlier occurred in May in Ringgold county by Heensa license.
Mr and Mrs Glen Cunningham of Kent announce the birth of a nine pound baby girl at their home on June 12. The little girl is named Carol Virginia. Mr and Mrs William B Sain of this city announce the arrival of a girl at Greater Community hospital on Friday evening named Charlotte Jean.
Peoria June 16. Parents of Wilma Hughes report death threats as search for the 6 year old girl rumored held by white slavers in Chicago intensifies. A note from Chicago asks for help and names a likely captor. A $100 reward remains for information leading to her recovery.
In Rosario the Argen tine Anti Alcoholic League led by president Dr Benito Velazco reported progress against alcoholism. He told a crowded Rosario meeting that postwar drinking trends are falling in major cities and urged continued propaganda to sustain gains.
A church in Kensington England uses a set of bells to strike the hours but has no clock face. The mechanism tolls the time without showing numerals.
A long list of visitors and residents in Creston and surrounding towns are noted in society items. Names include Mrs. W C Smith Lenox Mrs Clarence Martin Fontanelle Mrs W F Heenka Corning Way Miss Ella Jarrett Des Moines and many more visiting relatives or spending weekends in town. A child swallowed poisoned wheat but recovered with care as others purchase Ford cars and attend events.
Mrs L Graham and her son Donald drive to Lenox for Sunday with Mr and Mrs Tom Graham. Mrs N Geis leaves for Sheridan and Casper Wyoming to visit relatives and Yellowstone Park. Shoes on table white pumps and oxfords 95c to 1.45, Limp In Walk Out Shoe Store.
Jacob G. Still disclaims responsibility for debts or contracts made by his son Jess Jester Still claiming no obligation for obligations entered into by the son.
A bold display notice promotes a weeklong factory demonstration offering free samples of One Minute Washers and electric hand and power tools. The advertisement invites readers to visit the display in the upcoming issue and take part in the event.
Various rental offers in Creston area include office rooms and furnished apartments with contact numbers. Also listed are modern houses with possession, two large front rooms for light housekeeping, and a seven room modern house with garage. Additionally notes on services from local contractors, a paint shop, and hospitalities.
A list of assorted sale notices and real estate offers includes a 206 inch grain separator near Prescott, a nearly new player piano, a Buick 6 in good condition, fresh strawberries delivery, paper hanging and floor-finishing services, furniture pieces, a traffic speedbay truck with gravel job prospects, multiple home sales with down payments, a new bungalow, and a 320 acre Idaho farm. Includes Hurlburt and Hurlburt real estate brokers at 611 West Adams Street.
Lost pair of nose glasses in a black case left at the Advertiser. Lost black fancy hair comb with red setting, reward offered, phone 921. Lost feather pillow between 613 West Montgomery and the Country Club, leave at Kunath's Paint Store. Stolen watch and money from home at 401 N Vine St Wednesday night. if returned by Saturday night no prosecution will be pursued.
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