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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1923

Page

6

Effie McKee Elected President Auxiliary This Morning

Effie McKee wins the presidency of the auxiliary at today’s meeting. The report highlights a large parade from downtown to McKinley Park and notes strong turnout of veterans, scouts, and that the Des Moines boys band gave a praised performance.

Effie McKee Bess M. Fuller Bedford Winifred Huff Alice Turner Marjorie Turner Edna Paschail Mary B. Webb McKinley Park Des Moines Bani Park Creston

Swedish Riksdag among oldest legislatures worldwide

The sentence notes that aside from the British Parliament the Swedish Riksdag ranks as one of the oldest remaining legislative bodies in existence.

Riksdag

Bridge Party at Lyle Stream’s Country Home

Mrs. Lyle Stream hosted a bridge party at her country home one mile north of the city on Thursday afternoon, entertaining a number of friends.

Lyle Stream

Carlson and Vreeland Wed at North of Afton Country Home

Carlson and Vreeland marry at the bride's country home north of Afton with Reverend Hand officiating. Ring bearer Darline Carlson, reception for about 100 guests, pink and white decor, four course buffet, and plans to reside in Murray. Bride is daughter of BP A Carlson. groom is son of W H Vreeland of Murray. Out-of-town guests listed from several towns.

Carlson Clifford Vreeland Afton Hand of Helena Johnson Bernice Walker Lohengrin Aml BP. A. Carlson Ady Creston High School Mie W. H. Vreeland Murray Telephone Company Puesta von Ventting Harcourt Lay Mira Gee Burdette Spaulding Leowrence Burdett Harry Burdette Jease Jaime Cromwell Albert Koodell Paul Carl Huntington Oscar Larson Mabel Swanker Kemma Krong Leon McChesney Creston William Beeshears North Dakota Book Rock Fred Vreeland Roberta Ben A.C Bales

Local visitors and business callers stop in

J G Dorsey visited Leon for business while M r Roberts of Shannon called. Mrs Fitzgerald of Cromwell shopped in town. K Have of Omaha handled city business. Mr and Mrs Arthur Plum arrived in Ceston Thursday to visit Mr and Mrs Steve Plum on South Walnut Street.

J. G. Dorsey Leon M.r. Roberts Shannon Mrs. Fitzgerald Cromwell K. Have Omaha Arthur Plum Ceston Steve Plum South Walnut Street N. €. Allen Boulder Colo Rc, Thomson Ora DeBord Fairfield Walter Hammans Highland Rd March Cedar Falls A. B.C. Washing Machine Co

Summer School Notes on Jone Examinations and Visits

Mrs. Bell greeted at school as the Superintendent asks questions about the Jones examinations set for June 27 28 and 29. Professor G W Walters head of Education at Iowa State Teachers College conducted an inspection visiting classes and addressing the assembly. He noted greetings from Muscatine and Centerville Summer schools and urged women to build character be natural healthy and happy rather than artificial.

G. W. Walters Department of Education of Iowa Teachers College Prof. Walters Muscatine Centerville

Eleven Entries for July Balloon Race

Eleven pilots sign up for the July 4 balloon race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway under the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. Expected to add one or two more. the event features soldiers and civilians with pilots from Scott Field Washington and Lakehurst among entrants.

Mefanannlis Blaine McGrath Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce McGrath Indianapolis Motor Speedway Ballonista Roy F. Donaldson P A. Erlach Springfield Lit James B. Jordan Scott Field Max F. Moyer Akron Leeter T. Miller Courtland M. Brown Roberts S. Olmstead War Department Washington John W. Shotan Ralph Upson Aircraft Development Corporation Detroit Mich G. Andrus Due West Warren Raser Brookville J. B. Lawrence United States Navy FW Reichelderfer F. B. Culbert United States Naval Air Station Hampton Roads T. D. Quinn L. J. Roth United States Naval Station Lakehurst J. P. Norfleet J. B. Anderson Jack Boettner Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Akron Pilot Jack Yolton

Local residents conduct business in Creston area

Mr and Mrs Ralph Luenas of Kent shop in Creston today. L R Morrett of Coryden Ia attends to business in the city. Fr G Carlson of Red Oak visits for business yesterday. B Emerson of Afton conducts city business today. K E Hutchinson of Chicago Ill attends to business in his city today.

Ralph Luenas Kent Creston L. R. Morrett Coryden Fr. G. Carlson Red Oak B. Emerson Afton K. E. Hutchinson Chicago, Ill H. J. Atkinson

Dance Teacher Faces Silent Court in Chicago

Mise Jean Kerner of 3420 North Lincoln Avenue appeared in Chicago before Judge Joseph Burke as both complainant and defendant. She charged Frank Herman, a Checker cab driver of 6636 Maryland Avenue, with disorderly conduct for pursuing her in his cab. the judge dismissed the charge. Kerner also faced Vera Cady, wife of Floyd Cady, of 594 South Michigan Avenue, on claims Kerner had been friendly with Cady. the judge dismissed that case as well.

Chicago Mise Jean Kerner Lincoln Avenue Joseph Burke Frank Herman Maryland Avenue Checker Burke Vera Cady Floyddy Michigan Avenue Cady

Boys Are Nation's Greatest Assets

Rotary International leaders call boys the nation’s most vital resource and urge training youth in service above self. Everett Hill frames the youth focus, with Rotarian Frank Slutz and Eddie Guest detailing goals. The speaker emphasizes truth, tolerance, peaceful world-building through youth leadership and example.

St.Louis Rotary International Everett Hill International Boys Work Committee Frank DD. Slutz Dayton Ohio Eddie Guest Detroit Mr. Shutz Rotary Rotary School

Australian butterflies crushed for cakes in aboriginal meals

A historical note claims butterflies are gathered in Australia, separated from wings, pressed into cakes, and consumed by Aborigines, with thousands allegedly suffocated in the process.

Australia

Business visitors and locals in the city today

A string of visitors and locals attended to business and shopping in the city. Notable names include L Walsh Chicago Chas Ream New Virginia J W Brown Tarkio Ia A L Ritts Coe Grove Cedar Rapids WFP Berg Milwaukee J J Darby Omaha Miss Theodora Staffel Ottumwa Ruth Smith Platte Township Miss Laura Rohrer Helen Whitehair and Mary Thomas among others visiting or conducting business.

L. Walsh Chicago Chas. Ream New Virginia Tody J. W. Brown Tarkio L. Fitch Ames Farm Bureau W. FP. Berg Milwaukee Jjj CC. Darby Peabody Coal Co Omaha Nebr Richard Rohrer Laura Helen Whitehaiy Jamelson City Kansas Mary Thomas Offtis

Local residents travel and visit in Creston area

A long list of visitors and travelers convene in Creston and nearby towns. Names include E J McDonough Ottumwa business trip and Mrs H Hess Guthrie Center visiting relatives. Many residents including Mr and Mrs Harvey Duncan Omaha and John Hagensen Greenfield attend to business and shop in Creston today.

Harvey Duncan Omaha C W. Reis Murray J. W. Woods John Hagensen Greenfield Ide Miars Orient D. R. Smith St. Joe R. McCoy Minneapolis H. M. Hess Guthrie Center Ira Brown Creston Veronica O'Hare Chicago Verner Woods Red Oak Hugh Brown Chariton Clifford Vreeland Mabel Swanker Tresea Mildred Breamer Grand River Ming Pern Baker

Knights of Columbus Meeting Tonight

James Ide delivered a shipment of fat cattle to the stock yards at dawn. Lucien Ide and his pony aided in driving the herd from the farm where he spent most of his school vacation.

James Ide Lucien Ide

Hobart Coffee Mill Refines Grounds at Brady Food Market

R. L. Henderson of Omaha, district sales agent for Hobart Manufacturing Co., visits Brady Food Market to install a Hobart Electric Coffee Mill and Refiner. The device grinds coffee to a checked size and refines by removing chaff, inviting customers to view the demonstration.

R. L. ‘Henderson Omaha Nebr Hobart Manufacturing Co Henderson Hobart Electric Brady

For Sale Items Include Dining Table And House Trade

Several sale notices list a dining room table, spring chickens and milk fed produce, plus a six room house for sale or trade for acreage. Mentions of loans, terms, and a Creston property appear with names and locations.

North Elm Street Carl Bierstedt L. L Creston J. T. Long Agnew

Local ads mix lost item and services in Afton notice

Lost baby's black sandal phone 132. Fords repainted ten dollars and up. Also sign work of all kinds. Jack's Auto Paint Shop. FOR SALE We buy liberty bonds. Farmers and Merchants Bank Farm loans. Jacob B. Gripp Afton Ia. Abstracts and loans Fidelity Abstract & Loan Co J W Richardson President M C Edwards contractor and builder I can save you money phone 674%.

Jack Jacob B. Gripp Afton Fidelity Abstract & Loan Company J W. Richardson M. C. Edwards

Public Auction Of Household Furnishings At South Sumners Ave

A public sale will offer a wide assortment of furniture and appliances at 106 South Sumners Ave on Saturday June 23 at 1 30 PM. Marin Shields Auct lists items including a golden oak bedroom suite a North Pole refrigerator Hoosier kitchen cabinet Queen Ann dining set and more.

South Sumners Ave Marin Shields Aution Sumner Avenue Marion Shields

For Rent Notices From Pierson and Sumner Ave

Two rental notices ahead. One advertises a seven room modern house with garage ready for immediate possession under A. N. Pierson of Standard Oil Co. The second offers a five room downstairs apartment with bath on 208 North Sumner Ave, available by June 22. Telephone 344.

A. N. Pierson Care Standard Oil Co North Sumner Ave

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