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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1923
Page
6
All resident Masons are requested to meet at only Hall on Thursday the 21st at 2 PM to attend the funeral services of our late Brother J B Harsh, under supervision of H L West See.
The Woman's Relief Corps are requested to meet at Potter Past Hall on Thursday at 2 30 p m to attend the funeral of Comrade J Harsh at the residence 600 South Pine Street. Signed by President Mrs Muller.
Golfers are invited to enter the tournament with a 2:00 P M start on Thursday June 21. Entrees should be handed to the secretary at once. Prizes will be awarded for various scores. Games Committee.
Complete line of household furniture at 106 South Sumner Avenue offered by Marion Shields with sale starting Saturday at 1 30 PM. Mrs Fred Shute of Afton shopped in the city and Arthur Arnsberger returned from Des Moines. Kiva Thayer of Moline arrived for a visit while Mrs Clarence Stryker of Afton was in Creston. John West, County Farm steward, left for Clarinda with a patient. Robert Bradshaw of the Revenue Department at Omaha has returned home.
The Cromwell Community Theatre presents "The Old Nest" on Thursday night June 21. Tickets are listed at the usual prices.
A fire in the offices of Dr. J. W. Pry started by chemical combustion caused slight damage to the rooms. Water leakage from an upstairs room damaged the Destrick undertaking establishment below.
Creston merchants will close at 12:00 noon on Thursday so clerks and shopkeepers may enjoy the big parade and greet veterans and spectators visiting Creston. Dr. and Mrs. Edward Schifferle of Creston Iowa visit local friends. he works in the Burlington Insurance Department and cites Dr. Henry E. W. Barnes as a longtime acquaintance. He heads to San Francisco for the American Medical Society meeting.
Union Shrine No 23 of Creston Iowa will hold a ceremonial and banquet on June 27 at the Lowana Hotel at 6 30 PMTickets are $1 00 and reservations or tickets should be arranged with committee by June 24 including CW Hickok C Campbell J Fr Deitrick Mrs Pearson and W L Busby Not later than June 24
The last meeting of the J H D Canning Club was held at the home of Miss Margaret Pettinger. Pruts were banned as ustar and at the close delicious refreshments were served.
The W C T U met at Mrs. Compton’s home on North Maple with Mrs. Dyar in charge. The program featured readings on building for the home and state, a Villager Victrola piece, and a discussion stressing Prohibition’s alleged savings and moral impact.
A license to wed was issued today to Clifford Vreeland age 27 of Murray and Emma Caroline Carlson age 21 of Afton. The wedding is set for eight o clock this evening at the bride home in Afton.
Miss Margaret Cadman and Waverly Drew surprised friends by marrying Monday evening at eight at the home of Mr and Mrs Dutton Stahl in Des Moines. The ceremony was led by Rev Harris Presbyterian minister. Both are well known in the city and will reside here, with many friends wishing them happiness.
Stanley Hollanbeck collapsed while painting four stories above the sidewalk and fell to the pavement in Chicago. The heat wave claimed a second victim that day as temperatures surged and earlier, Joseph Ferguson died after submerging at East Sixth Street pier. Three others were overcome by heat.
A correction notes the One Minute Washers sale banner should read all this week not all next week. The sale runs only this week and ends Saturday night.
The Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Iowana Hotel covered a uniform city flag display with eight flags per block and 12 foot staffs. The plan to purchase flags was tabled. The band committee discussed July 4th concerts and summer performances with costs around 1000 dollars, but the chamber voted against hiring the band for the Fourth.
William R. Walters closed a deal to assume possession of the Smith shoe repair shop on Adams Street. He will take over next Saturday morning and will repair shoes shine shoes and perform hat blocking with new supplies ordered.
One Minute Electric Washers featured this week with a factory expert in charge. Five dollar fifty cent tax, 100 bars of Kirk's Best Flake White Laundry Soap free or one guaranteed electric iron free this week only. Easy payments and low prices with seven different styles. Free demonstrations daily at Creston Hardware Co.
Circular flounces and tiered effects vary the silhouette and bring variety to the straight line costumes.
Patchwork designs in colors trim the sleeves of a smart yellow flannel coat. The same trimming is repeated on the case fitting felt hat.
Household specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture advise cleaning ordinary plastered and papered walls with a wall brush or broom covered by a soft cotton flannel. Use light overlapping strokes. avoid heavy rubbing.
The article notes lime and iron in apples and claims lime aids digestion while iron supports life. It also offers home wisdom on pressing embroidered garments, and suggests brushing eyebrows twice daily with a small brush to promote growth and styling.
Classified want ads list livestock such as Hereford bulls and yearling short horn cattle, household items, a baby buggy and bed, spring chickens, cherries, and furniture. Rental offerings include modern apartments and rooms with price points and contact numbers. Also notes about insurance and loans appear among the brief notices.
Welly andel Liberty Bonds offered through Farmers and Merchants Bank. For abstracts and loans contact Fidelity Abstract and Loan Company with Joe Richardson as president.
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