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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1927

Page

8

Joy de Vee Party Honors Members at Creston Home

Mrs. Joy de Vee entertained the Joy de Vee clan at her 408 South Walnut Street home Tuesday afternoon. Four five hundred tables placed, Mrs. James Kiisinger won first, Mrs. Russell Brookman second, and Mrs. Willard LeBaron of Omaha took consolation. A two course luncheon followed. Guests included Mrs. John Milnes, Mrs. C. W. Clark, Mrs. Clyde Hixenbaugh, Mrs. Frank Krisnger of Creston, and Mrs. Willard LaBaron of Omaha alongside Mrs. Ralph Graham of Burlington.

Harry Stranee South Walnut Street Joy de Vee James Kiisinger Russell Brookman Willard LeBaron Omaha John Milnes C. W. Clark Clyde Hixenbaugh Frank Krisnger Creston Willard LaBaron Ralph Graham Burlington

Spitzerinktum Club Plans Picnic at McKinley Park

The Spitzerinktum club announces its annual picnic on Thursday at McKinley Park. Past August picnics clashed with farm work, so this year’s meeting shifts to June with dinner served at 1 o clock.

Spitzerinktum Club McKinley Park

W O T U Meeting Led By Vice President On Flag Day

Regular W O T U meeting held Tuesday at the Christian church with vice president Mrs A W Tucker in charge due to the absent president. Jean Watson led devotional services and Flag Day program guided by Mrs A D Briggs with several members participating in an engaging presentation.

Christian Church A. W. Tucker Jean Watson A. D. Briggs A. G. Hosier Minnie Miller H. M. Bell EB. P. Gustin

Agenda Class Elects Officers At Mrs Englund Home

The Agenda class of the First Baptist church met at Mrs C V Englund 1004 North Elm Tuesday evening. Mrs Don Emerson assisted. After a brief business session led by President Mrs RR Hunt, officers for the year were elected: President Mrs Joe Schoenberger, Vice President Mrs Harry McAllister, Secretary Mrs George Berchtold, Treasurer Miss Eva Richards, and Press Correspondent Ruby Raybourn Goodman. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.

C. V. Englund North Elm Street Don Emerson Dostess RR. M. Hunt Joe Schoenberger Harry McAllister George Berchtold Eva Richards Ruby Raybourn Goodman

Bide A Wee Host Couple Entertains Club Evening

Mr and Mrs John Akes of South Maple street hosted the Bide A Wee club Tuesday night. Five hundred game winner was Joe Mullen with John Wilmes as consolation. Dainty refreshments concluded the evening.

John Akes South Maple Street Joe Mullen John Wilmes

Loyal Girls Host Sunday School Party at Miss Swanker’s Home

The Loyal Girls Sunday school class of the Christian church held a party at 403 West Monroe street last night. Guests enjoyed games and singing before refreshments served by Wilma Kneller Faye McKinnon Ellen Jackson and Louretta Hixenbaugh. Velda Humphrey of Corning was an out of town guest.

Loyal Girls The Christian Church Helen Swanker West Monroe Street Wilma Kneller Faye McKinnon Ellen Jackson Louretta Hixenbaugh Velda Humphrey of Corning

St Malachys Society Plans Annual Breakfast

The St Malachys society met Tuesday in the parish hall with many members present. Reports from committees were read and plans for the annual breakfast next Sunday were completed. Refreshments were served by Mrs Charles Quinn Miss Maud Plum and Mrs Jo.

St. Malachy’s Society Charles Quinn Maud Plum

Lodge Notices From De Molay Meeting Dates

One line lodge notice for Order of De Molay advising avail free notices with advertiser prior to each meeting. telephone 42.

de Molay

Notable Local Names Listed in Social Section

The snippet lists several individuals including Mrs Nora Patten Mullen Mrs 2 M Palma Miss Ruth L Porter and Mrs John Treanor, indicating a social or society note naming attendees or participants.

Mardi Cardi club luncheon at Lowana Hotel

Mrs. W. H. Owens hosted a 1 o'clock luncheon for the Mardi Cardi club at the Lowana Hotel on Tuesday afternoon. After lunch, bridge was played with Mrs. T. T. McColl winning first prize and Mrs. O. Stream second.

W. H. Owens Lowana Tt. T. McColl O. Stream

Births in city announce two baby girls named Betty Lee and Wilma Grace

Mr and Mrs William Geller of 819 North Sumner announce a six and three quarter pound baby girl born this morning at Greater Community hospital named Betty Lee. Mr and Mrs Floyd Evans of Orient announce a baby girl born June 16 at their home named Wilma Grace.

William Geller North Sumner Avenue Greater Community Hospital Betty Lee Floyd Evans Orient Wilma Grace

Brass-buttoned Marine Jacket Tops Sporty Look

A brass-buttoned marine jacket is featured as the latest style atop the girl who plays life sportively on the links or court. The piece links maritime flair with athletic chic, suggesting a bold, confident wardrobe for tennis or golf.

Road Location Question About Route No 16 In Iowa

Afton and Winterset area residents dispute whether to reroute No 16 to Lorimer Union County and then to Primary No 34 Afton supporters prefer keeping the current path while opponents favor Lorimer as a primary road The Daily Advertiser backs the bond issue for county roads but stays neutral on the route dispute.

Afton Union County Winterest Madison Madison County Lorimer Winterset Mackaburg Mr. Black J. C. DeLay Matt Conway Black Conway Ewood Roads Committee Creston No. 16 DeLay Highway Commission Feir State Highway Commission Daily Advertiser Jis

Jury Convicts De Autremont in Oregon Train Holdup Case

A jury in Jacksonville Oregon finds Hugh Autremont guilty of murder for the Siskyou tunnel train holdup near the California Oregon line in October 1923 that killed four men. The verdict came after about 1 hour 24 minutes of deliberation and the jury recommends life imprisonment. Hugh Autremont smiled at the verdict and spoke to fellow prisoners including his twin brothers Ray and Roy who await sentencing.

Jacksonville Ore Hugh¢ Autremoent Siskivou Tunnel California Oregon Line Wihicu Young de Autremont Ray Rey Roy Hugh

Iowa seeks Tony the Wop linked jail break case

Emmetsburg Iowa on June 22 reports Tony the Wop known as John Welsh wanted after a St Paul robbery case. He and Frank Smith allegedly held up Georgi Groves of Estherville on June 23 1926 stealing 250 dollars and a 5000 diamond stick pin. They escaped jail July 30 and later broke out again September 29 in a prior jailbreak.

Emmetsburg Tony the Wop St. Paul Rad John Welsh Georgi Groves Estherville Frank Smith

Bill Aims To Exempt Irish Women From Jury Duty

A pending bill seeks to remove Irish women from jury service due to alleged irksomeness. The measure proposes broad exemption for female jurors amid debate on gender fairness in the legal process.

American Elizabeth Ryan Wins Wimbledon Opener 6 2 6 4

Miss Elizabeth Ryan defeating England's E U Connell 6-2 6-4 in her first match at this year's Wimbledon. Helen Wills advances to the fourth round by defeating C Lumley Ellis 6-3 6-2.

Wimbledon England Elizabeth Ryan Er U Connell Helen Wills California Mss C. Lumley Ellis

Miners Call for Wage Bonds in Illinois Talks

Chicago June 22 A wage adjustment conference resumes with a proposal from miners for surety bonds covering employees wages. Illinois Coal Operators Association president Rice Miller says the unions plan is detrimental though operators want to show wage discussions under Jacksonville terms cannot run the Illinois mines. Miners union president Harry Fishwick says miners have lost about 1 million dollars in wages due to operator failures.

Chicago Rice Miller Illinois Coal Operators’ Association Jacksonville Harry Fishwick Ilinois

Woman's Party Delegates Plan White House Visit

Mrs Rebecca Hourwich vice chairman of Maine branch announces an auto caravan of National Woman's party members will visit President Coolidge in the Black Hills to urge support for a federal equal rights amendment. The plan aims to ensure equality before the law for all women and remove property and custody restrictions among other protections.

Denver National Woman's Party Coolidge Black Hills South Dakota Rebecca Hourwich Maine Hourwich Colorado Springs United States

Missouri River Flood Drowns Corn Land Near Glenwood

Around six to ten thousand acres of corn land west of Glenwood Iowa lie under water as the Missouri River floods the area. Residents report the river has risen high and inundated fields along the riverbank, threatening crops and property in the surrounding communities.

Glenwood Missouri River

Flooding Destroys Farmland Near Pacific Junction

A Jevee built by Pottawattamie County near Fol som at a cost of $5,000 broke Sunday and flooded a wide area. Five families near Pacific Junction have been compelled to leave their farms and others are ready to depart.

Pottawattamie County Folsom Pacific Junction

Budapest Honors Ocean Flyers

Budapest saluted Ocean Flyers Chamberlain and Levine who arrived from Vienna by air. Chamberlin received a silver loving cup and Levine a silver laurel wreath from the Hungarian Aero Club. Speeches praised the Americans by Ambassador J Butler Wright the Budapest burgomaster and Hungarys commerce minister.

Budapest Hungary Chamberlain Levine Vienna Chamberlin Hungarian Aero Club J. Butler Wright Hungaran Commerce

Shanghai Fears New Outbreak

Unease grips Canton as rumors spread that radicals plan an attack on Shameen the foreign quarter to free imprisoned comrades triggering fears of a fresh outbreak in Shanghai on June 22.

Shanghai Canton Shameen

Complimenting Sportswear

Silk homespun outfits in soft pastels headline stylish sports costumes with a svelet look.

Miss Elinore Foleka Weds Earl Livingston in Home Ceremony

Miss Elinore Foleka daughter of Mrs Anna Foleka of Menlo married Earl Livingston son of Mrs Minnie Livingston at 9 this morning. Rev R H Robinson officiated at the bride home of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs F S Furnes 408 North Sycamore. Attendants were Miss Violet Civia and C E Parker. The couple will honeymoon three weeks in Denver and reside after July 14 at 21 North Jarvis Street.

Elinore Foleka Anna Foleka Menlo Earl Livingston Minnie Livingston North Oak Street R. H. Robinson Presbyterian Church F. S. Furnes North Sycamore Street Violet Civia C. E. Parker

Farmers Work Long Hours With Tractor Headlights

In Gettysburg and Mercersburg areas farmers extend work from sunrise to sundown by equipping tractors with headlights to toil after dark. The practice shows local adaptation to long daylight hours and busy seasons.

Gettynburg Mercersburg

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