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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1925

Page

6

Local Social News Briefs From Creston Area

Nevinville resident J. J. Coleman travels to Creston for business. Sandbloms and family visit Fairfield relatives. Arlene Shockley joins Consumers’ grocery soda fountain. James Berthorf returns from Kansas City. several residents travel to Aurora and Ottumwa for visits and business. Gretchen Myers arrives from New York City to stay with Roy and Gretchen Gault. John Elliott leaves for Audubon to visit relatives.

J. J. Coleman Nevinville Creston BK. P. Sandblom Fairfield Misa Arlene Shockley Consumers’ Grocery James Berthorf Kansas City Louie Judson Aurora Helen MdCue N. Fangman Omaha Crest Theater H. C. Hansen Audubon V. A. Willis Jack Ottumwa Clete Jordan Dan Gibbons Darlene Stalker

Watkins Company Wants Agent in Creston for Daily Needs

The J. R. Watkins Company seeks a local representative in Creston to supply daily necessities. Earn $35 to $50 weekly by serving regular customers and sending payments to Dept. 6, Wincna, Minnesota.

J. R. Watkins Company Creston Dept. 6 Wincna Minn

Annual Encampment of Spanish War Vets Opens

The Iowa department of the United Spanish War Veterans and auxiliary opened its annual encampment with 228 registrants. A parade Tuesday afternoon and a delegate dinner at the Iowa Soldiers Home followed by an open air meeting were planned. Noted speakers include Judge J. W. Willett Tama Hanford MacNider Cedar Rapids Col W. G. Dows and Adjutant Gen Lasher. Lawton camp Des Moines promotes next year’s national encampment, and Waterloo Willier camp seeks 1926 host role.

Associated Prewe Marshalltown Iown Department of the United, Spanish War Veterans’ and Auxiliary Iowa Soldiers J. W. Willett Tama Hanford MacNider American Legion Col W. G. Dows Cedar Rapids Gen. Lasher Iowa Lawton Des Moines Waterloo Willier State Department

Family Quarrel Ends in Husband's Death in Iowa

John W Buck a Davenport auto dealer died at Mercy hospital from burns suffered when his wife allegedly threw burning gasoline on him during a family quarrel. Mrs Buck was arrested on murder charges after Buck filed for divorce detailing abuse. a default decree granted Buck. They had been married 15 years.

Associated Prea Davenport John W Buck Mercy Hospital

Churches To Hold World Peace Conference

Washington plans for a study of church relation to war and a nationwide education campaign through the churches will be discussed at a conference December 1 to 3. Dr. Sidney L. Gulick says over 60 communions are invited, with 200 to 300 attendees to ensure full discussion and concrete results for guiding churches in a united program of action. Three commissions will prepare advance studies and a working basis for the gathering.

Associated Press Washington Churches Word Peace Sidney L. Gulick Commission On International Justice and Goodwill Federal Council of Churches

Humane Association Sets October Meeting in Toledo

Toledo to host the forty ninth annual American Humane Association meeting October 5 to 7. The event aims for universal attendance with delegates from many societies. Discussions will cover child and animal protection with visits to Lucas County Children's Home and ample time for interactive talks over practical issues.

Toledo American Humane Association Association Lucas County

Huhn Rinker Wedding Set at St. John’s Church

Mrs Catherine Huhn and Miss Janet depart for Burlington to attend the wedding of their son and brother Clifford Huhn to Florence Rinker. The ceremony is Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock at St John’s Catholic Church.

Catherine Huhn Janet Burlington Clifford Huhn Florence Rinker St. John's Catholic Church

Burlington Firemen Host Park Dance for 70 Couples

A public dance at the park hosted by the Burlington Firemen saw 70 couples in attendance on Saturday evening. Music by an orchestra kept couples on the floor from 9 to 12 o'clock.

Burlington

Birth announced for baby boy John Henry

Mr and Mrs Russell Jackson of Clarinda announce the birth of a baby boy at their home on Friday. He is named John Henry. Mr Jackson is the fourth son of J R Jackson of 402 South Maple Street.

Russell Jackson Clarinda John Henry Jackson J. R. Jackson South Maple Street

Music News Roundup of Bands and Opera

Sunday band concert drew a small audience amid threatened rain. Orville Smith impressed with Sunrise and You and The Sunshine of Your Smile. Faust selections pleased the crowd along with marches and operatic numbers. Next Sunday forecasts fine weather. The Tuesday Musical club of Omaha lists Toscha Seidl Jacques Thibaud Harold Bauer Gitta Gradova Sigrid Onegin Marie Jeritza for next season. Isaac Van Grove’s The Music Robber produced in Chicago. he conducts the Chicago Civic Opera and coaches Mary Garden. Sioux City choirs unite for Haydn Creation. Dorothy Johnston studies in Creston. Ravinia Park opens next Saturday for summer opera through Sept 7. Chicago Symphony Orchestra and chorus perform open air opera and concerts. Ralston Pontow leaves for surveying work and will return mid July. he plays trombone in the college band and Symphony orchestra.

Orville Smith Faust Musical Club of Omaha Toscha Seid Jacques Thibaud Harold Bauer Gitts Gradova Sigrid Onegin Marie Jeritza Isaac van Grove Chicago Mr. van Grove Chicago Civic Opera Mary Garden van Grove Sioux City Haydn Dorothy Johnston Kent Creston Ravinia Park Chicago Symphony Orchestra Ralston Pontow Town College Mr Pontow

Glass impacts poultry growth says Iowa scientist

Iowa State College physicist Prof. L V Crum reports tests comparing glass types on eighty young chickens. Under glass cloth and cel glass the birds thrived with gains of 250 to 300 percent, while under ordinary glass many died or grew poorly. The study continues as Crum plans further work. Local social notes list residents visiting Kansas City and others returning from trips, plus a Ford sale to John Polson of Prescott.

L V. Crum Iowa State College Professor Crum Cele Glass Crum

Family returns from Omaha visit with relatives

Mr. and Mrs. EB Frederick and their son Carl travel with Miss Maida Frederick from New York City to home after visiting relatives in Omaha. Miss Frederick is Mr FN’s sister.

EB. Frederick Carl Maida Frederick New York City Omaha Miss Frederick Mr. Frederick

Objects To Wearing Furs Caught in Traps

Omaha on June 22 Mrs Minnie Maddern Fiske urged local women to refuse furs from cruel steel traps. She did not oppose fur wear but called for ending the cruel trapping method, likening it to past feather dying practices.

Associated Press Omaha Minnie Maddern Fiske

In Memoriam Lillie Frances Detering

Lillie Frances Detering born November 14 1888 grew up in the Evangelical faith and was confirmed in 1902 She married James A Pelton on October 8 1910 and they had three daughters Doris Ruth and Pauline She died Friday morning June 19 1925 after a long illness Surviving are her husband the aged father Charles Detering and three sisters Mrs J J Osher Mrs Glenn Sissel and Mrs H H Hartley

Lillie Frances Detering James A. Pelton Doris Ruth Pauline Charles. Detering J. J. Osher Marshalltown Glenn Sissel Clarinda H. H. Hartley

Oscar Mans of Corning Visits Friends This Sunday

Oscar Mans of Corning spent Sunday in town visiting with friends and sharing time at local gatherings.

Oscar Mans of Corning

Schwenker Swartz Marriage Noted in Davenport Church

Mrs. Fred Schwenker announces the marriage of her daughter Helen Charlotte to Henry Frederick Schwartz on May 2, 1925, in Davenport Iowa. The couple will reside after August 1 at 1017 South 18th Street. Schwartz is a nephew of H. Detering of 400 South Vine Street.

Van Dyke Cummings announce Creston marriage

Announcements note the marriage of Miss Edna Van Dyke to Frank S. Cummings of Centreville Michigan in Creston on Wednesday June 17 1925. Miss Van Dyke formerly served as Union County health nurse about four years ago.

van Dyke-Cummings Jin Creston Edna van Dyke Frank S&s. Cummings Centreville Mich van Dyke Union County

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Consumers Bob Howe Ump Creston Implement Co Herrick _ refrigerator Earl Moreland New York Ave Johnson's Meat Market N. Elm J. A. Stearns North Maple St F. K. Wimmer Buick Hatch Motors Hatch Motor Co Park Pavilion Hodek Gretchen Myers Roy B. Gault West Adams Street John Elliott C. B. Elliott West Montgomery Street Auduvon S. Maple Street Kright SOL South Birch Aption Plain Dealer North Maple Street Sumner Ave Maple FE. N. England Fidelity Abstract & Loan Company J. V. Richardson Agnes Welch Imperial Cafe R. A. Swanson Hester's Shor N. Maple Street Phon Wareham Beauty Shop Agnew Creston Plumbing and Heating Co North Elm Roy Cunningham H. B. Cunningham Roper Brothers Fred W. Doge Pri Star E. Montg Adams St F. E. Harkness Humane Association Chas. A. Hayden Ed Larson Hulda Breese Elmer Carlson Hatch Motor Company John Polson Prescott Cayton Murray Fontanelle Stella Johnson Greenfield J. O. Wilson Max A. V. Wise North Sycamore Street George Mullin San Francisco J. F. Mullin Cromwell Robert Hawk Weatherford Okla Kirk Hawk L. L Charles McGregor Mildred Stirk Wilbur Gidley Joe Evans North Cherry Street Eli Hewitt Robert H. J. Ogg South Cherry Street Edward Hutchinson H. B. Weaver Weaver Hanson's Drug Store Rexall Creston's Food Center N. W. Corner Elm and Monty. Sts Kirk L. Bidstrap Montgomery St Spurgeon Eiffel Dimity Nainsoak Creston, Ia Crawfords Memoriam grtescle_ Sarton stern Boyd Creamery CO Vane
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