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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1923
Page
6
A Strand theatre party last evening gathered nine young ladies and gentlemen who then enjoyed refreshments and a swim at McKinley Park bathing beach.
Dorothy Kellen celebrated her fourth birthday at home Monday afternoon with a party. The guests enjoyed games and refreshments and brought many pretty and useful gifts. Attending were Vivian Cartwright, Geraldine Cartwright, Margaret McDonough, Juanita, Viola Vandewater, Dorothy Vandewater, Loretta Hixenbaugh, Anity Hixenbaugh, Margaret Blazek, Walter Estep, Helen Clanfield, Dorothy Clanfield, Karky Oehler, Velma Vanseoy, Vernon Mellon, Betty Jean Shobe, Myrtle Taylor, and Dorothy Mellon.
The Evangelical Guild will meet at the schoolhouse Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Walter Ohlschlager.
The Triangle Mission Club of the Christian church will meet tonight with Ronald Rhodes at 704 West Mills Street. All members are urged to be present.
Loyal Workers of the Chile thin church meet Wednesday at Mrs Bux ton at 318 North Pine street for final plans for Thursday chicken dinner.
Deputy superintendent Miss Mab oe Lipete will host the ladies of the court house this evening serving ice cream strawberries and cake in a courteous social event guaranteed to please attendees.
Mrs George Cecil and Mrs Gordon McCormick entertain the Triangle Society at 511 North Vine Street on Wednesday afternoon at 2 50. All members and new M BE Triangle Sunday schoolers urged to attend as this is the last meeting of the summer.
The Magnetewan Camp Fire Girls plan a meeting tonight at seven thirty on North Sumner Avenue with Miss Helen Ball. All members are reminded to attend.
Two marriage licenses issued by Clerk Geo O Figgins to Sherman Boyd Toland 23 of Diagonal and Ethel Boyles 24 of Mr Ayr. They were married Monday evening by Rev Cain of the Presbyterian church. Ernest Be Beattie 0 of Shannon City and Enig Blanche McCartney 31 of Shannon City received licenses.
United Spanish War Veterans hold their 17th annual encampment at Iowana-K.C. Hall and Ells Hall with sessions, parades, and a large band program in Des Moines and Creston bands. Delegates register at Iowana Hotel, with a schedule including banquets, dress parades, and concerts. The Auxiliary and members from Des Moines and Creston participate, with addresses by officials and a circle photo at McKinley Park. Local residents Fred Blair and Judge A Ray Maxwell are noted attendees or participants.
Seed John Holman and brother Harry of Arkansas City Kansas spent Thursday afternoon in Creston. Several families from nearby areas visited Creston for calls and outings including Lininger, Harvey George, and Mrs. Roberts. A large crowd attended the Stringtown dedication and a ball game in Creston drew neighbors.
Local ad from Creston Plumbing and Heating at 199-111 N Elm St features Gault Bros Two Phoney 99 and Light a Blue Bud. The notice lists phone 204 and advertises smoke blue buds.
Des Moines attendees travel for S. W. V. Auxiliary Convention with Rilia M Hall arriving in the city. Des Moines residents Mr and Mrs Chas R Boyer visit the Clive Yolton home while Mr Boyer recalls the year of '98. University of Nebraska students head to Creston for Pictorial Review subscriptions.
Crestore Hardware Co advertises a week long demonstration of One Minute Washers with low prices and special terms. Free choice of 100 bars Kirk's Flake White Laundry Soap or a guaranteed electric iron with any electric washer purchased during the sale. See is believing come and see.
A dense block of sale and want ads listing goods and services in Creston. Items include household furniture baby items vehicles property and real estate plus farm animals and personal notices with contact phone numbers and prices where stated. Some entries request trade or payments and local businesses offer goods for sale or rent across multiple addresses and phones.
Classifieds offer housework help jobs, room rental, boarders, popcorn purchase, hauling services, and a Rawleighs sales opportunity. Listings include multiple phone contacts, nonwork details, and a large seven room house for rent with immediate possession.
Stray white puppy with brindle eye spot offered for contact at 799. Fords repainted from 10 dollars and up with sign work by Jack's Auto Paint Shop. Bonds for sale via Liberty Bonds traders at Farmers & Merchants Bank. Abstracts and loans through Fidelity Abstract & Loan Company led by J V Richardson president. Edwards Contractor and builder offers savings. One Minute Electric washer sale with eight month easy terms and free gifts. Demonstration available. local shoppers urged to visit. Kirk's Plate White Laundry Soap and Electric Iron gifts promoted. Creston Hardware Co public notices advertise Woman's Relief Corps dinner Thursday June 21 at Potter Post 11 AM.
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