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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1923

Page

2

Today's Markets update from Des Moines and St Joseph readings

Market sections show hogs and cattle with ranges for various weights and grades. Chicago Produce lists butter eggs and poultry prices. futures for wheat corn oats lard ribs noted. St Joseph reports steady cattle and higher hogs with lambs and yearlings price points.

Onenine Sameet Chicago Lamson Bros. & Co Hubbel Des Moines Tel St. Joseph

Jack Daw's Adventures in Miney Moe Cages Open

Jack and Beny Meeny spot many birds in cages before a quirky store. He protests cage confinement and the birds suddenly fly free, restoring his relief in the land of Miney Moe.

Jack Beny Meeny Keny Meeny

Local visitors and residents record brief city call

J C Westerbeck of Shannon City joined business visitors in the city today. Miss Nina Royce of Des Moines visited relatives Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs H L Royce of West Mills street. Mrs Frank Bollinger and daughter of Afton spent Saturday in the city with friends. Mrs Ora DeBord and her children left Sunday for Clearfield to spend the week with relatives.

J.C. Westerbeck Shannon City Nina Royce Des Moines H. L. Royce West Mills Street Frank Bollinger Afton Ora DeBord Clearfield

Barney Hilliard’s Fate and Philosophy in Hurst Novel

A New York review dissects S B. H. Hurst’s "Barney" as a strong tale of two prospectors in Alaska and Canada. It praises plotting and narration while criticizing frequent philosophy quarrels that sap momentum. The piece contrasts the tragic romance with a concluding existential meditation on death and heaven.

J. W. Dean New York Madeira B. H. Hurst Barney Hurst God

Advertiser urges patrons to call news before noon

To improve service, the Advertiser asks readers to telephone news tips before noon whenever possible or as soon after as feasible.

W. Gt U Meeting Set For Tuesday Afternoon

Members of the W. C. Ue will meet with Mrs. G. H. Conateh at 410 North Maple Street on Tuesday afternoon. All members are urged to attend.

W. GT. U W. c. Ue G. H. Conateh North Maple Storet

Agenda Class Not Meeting This Week

The Agenda class will not meet this week but will hold a meeting next week. An announcement will be made in this column.

Agenda

Weekend Party Courtesy for World Wide Guild Girls

Miss Margaret Ickis hosted a weekend gathering four and one half miles southeast of the city for the World Wide Guild girls of the Baptist church. The group walked to the Ickis home Friday and returned Sunday, enjoying games and social time. Guests included Faye Moore Mable Scherer Sylvia Vanecoy Geraldine Emerson Eva Barnett Opal Nelson Louisa Grinnell Grace Lowash Arline Isenhower Bernice Hartman Mary Barnett Martha Wietzke Viola Carlson Lola Homan Margaret Ickis Mrs. McNeese Olive Nelson and visitors Madge McNeese Marion Nelson Gertrude Ickis Mr. Kivett Ralph Ickis and Oral Nelson.

Margaret Ickis World Wide Guild the Baptist Church Ickis Faye Moore Mable Scherer Sylvia Vanecoy Geraldine Emerson Eva Barnett Opal Nelson Louisa Grin

Big Sister's Class Enjoys Friday Afternoon Program

Thirty five members and friends of the Big Sister's class gathered at the home of Mrs. Lydia James for an afternoon meeting. The program featured vocal solos by Mrs. Hurst from Los Angeles, readings by Alta Bell, piano by Ruth Carter, and a song by Helen Turnbull, followed by a selection read by Mrs. Carter. Refreshments were served after the event.

Lydia James Hurst Los Angeles Alta Bell Ruth Carter Helen Turnbull

Harold Herron Celebrates Seventh Birthday at Grandparents’ Home

Harold Herron was pleasantly surprised Saturday afternoon at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs H C Miller on South Vine Street when about fifteen friends gathered to celebrate his seventh birthday. The afternoon featured games and a dainty luncheon after which guests departed wishing him many happy returns. Those present included Doris Webb and Floyde.

Harold Herron H. C. Miller South Vine Street Doris Webb Floyde

Notable Names Listed in Local Social Column

The social page lists residents including Leona Dill Hanner Doris Devol Vernon Bickford Arlene Miller Nellie Hamner Maxine Hamner Esther Welcher Russell Hamner Calvin Moreland Wayne Shinkle Harvey Shinkle Standley Hamner and Harold Herron. The compilation highlights community figures and family ties.

Spargur Elliott Marriage Record in City

A marriage license was issued Saturday by Clerk of Court Georgei Figgins to Joseph A. Spargur 23 and Lucille Elliott 21 of Villisca. Justice of the Peace John M. Carson presided in his first ceremony. The couple, connected with many city friends, began married life.

Couple to Make Home Here as Spargur Joins Burlington

A couple plans to establish residence here as Mr Spargur takes a splendid position with the Burlington at this place. The notice highlights their move and the new job connection in the community.

Spargur The Burlington

Local residents attend Corning Creston game in city

Mr and Mrs Jay Moats of Bridgewater drove to the city on Sunday to watch the Corning Creston ball game. Guy L Bush of Winterset was among out of town business callers in the city on Saturday afternoon.

Jay Moats Bridgewater Corning Creston Guy L. Bush Winterset

Electric Chevrolet Sign Installed at Local Firm

Matt Conway installed a new Chevrolet electric sign at his implement and automobile firm. The standard sign is used nationwide and was installed by the Southern Utilities Company.

Matt Conway Chevrolet Southern Utilities Company

Farmer Applies for His Second Papers Today

Frank Sylvester Cihak of Route 4 Creston applies for second papers in the naturalization court with clerk George C Figgins. His case will be heard in August when a labor department representative from St Louis is expected to attend.

Frank Sylvester Cihak Route 4 Creston Naturalization Court George C. Figgins Labor Department St. Louis

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