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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1928

Page

4

Social Calendar Listings Highlight Local Club Meetings

Page lists numerous society and fraternal gatherings for the week including the Live Wire Club Pixie Club Comus Club Royal Rebekah Lodge J U B Club and various Tuesday and Friday meetings across organizations such as A U W V Agenda Club L A to B of R and J B Club. Also notes church groups civic lines and youth leagues with dates labeled Monday Tuesday and Friday events.

U. C. T. Meeting Live Wire Club Pixie Club Comus Club Royal Rebekah Lodge J. U. B. Club Friday Bridge Club Zhonta Campfire T O. M. Club

Bethany Circle Meets at Mrs Calloway Home

Bethany circle members gathered yesterday afternoon at 304 North Vine Street the home of Mrs J E Calloway for a brief business session followed by social time. The next meeting is scheduled with Mrs Calloway on June 28.

Bethany Circle J. E. Calloway North Vine Street

Ramona club hosts picnic at McKinley Park

Mrs. E. C. Hipes entertained Ramona club members yesterday at a McKinley Park picnic. The afternoon featured a 500 game won by Mrs. Ernest Russell with second prize to Mrs. Tom Welch. Mrs. Alice Robinson of 501 North Maple Street hosted Baptist Ladies Aid society gathering with quilting and refreshments served.

E. C. Hipes Ramona Club McKinley Park Ernest Russell Tom Welch Alice Robinson North Maple Street Baptist Djadies’ Aid Society

Thursday Girls Meet for Weekly Sewing at Church

The Thursday Girls gathered at the Christian church yesterday afternoon to sew and socialize. Plans were made to meet each Thursday, with two more sessions next week to finish quilts and bazaar material before a September break.

Christian Church Christian Church Aid Society Congregational Aid Society

Birthday Dinner Honors L L Randolph at Home

Mrs L L Randolph entertained at 316 Russell Avenue for her husband Mr Randolph's birthday anniversary. Guests included Mrs L L Goole Mr and Mrs C H Molby and daughter Rose, Mr and Mrs A L Rodell from Creston, and Mrs Anna Randolph and Mrs Lara Belle Randolph from Wayne Nebraska. A McKinley Park picnic supper honored Mrs Frank Norris of Whittier California visiting Mrs E M Kemp. Nin were included in the courtesy and a social time followed.

Ll. M. Randolph Russell Avenue Mr. Randolph L. L. Goole C. H Molby Rose A. L. Rodell Creston Anna Randolph Lara Belle Randolph Wayne, Neb McKinley Park Frank Norris Whittier Calif E. M. Kemp

Surprise shower for Catherine Cahill before June wedding

Friends and neighbors hosted a surprise shower for Catherine Cahill who will marry Emmett Donahue of Afton on June 26 at her home 408 North Pine Street Five hundred played. Mrs FE Sullivan won first prize Miss Gertrude Brown second Mrs J J Stump consolation Refreshments followed and Miss Danill received a gift from the guests.

Catherine Cahill Emmett Donahue Afton North Pine Street FE. Sullivan Gertrude Brown J. J. Stump Danill

Luncheon Hosted for Marching Club Members

A luncheon was held at 1 o'clock for members of the marching club with McCol as host, inviting attendance and remarks.

McCol Hoste The Mar’ Ciu

Lodge Meetings Lead Given Free Under Advertiser Notice

Lodge notices state meetings are carried free if lead notice is given to the advertiser before each meeting. Telephone 42.

Hoover To Go West In Early July

Washington reports Secretary Hoover the Republican presidential nominee will depart for his California home between July 2 and July 5 and may pause to visit President Coolidge at Brule Wisconsin. Campaign leaders began active work upon returning to the desk as interior secretary Work and national chairman joined Fort in seeking national headquarters offices. Hoover conferences continued with early callers including J Walter Leake and Representative Newton of Minnesota.

Washington Hoover Ala Alito Calif President Coolidge Brule Wisconsin Franklin W. Fort Natonal Y Woover J. Walter Leake Commerce Newton Minnesota

Tea Room Event Highlights West Adams Street Bridge Prize

Marys tea room on West Adams street hosted an afternoon with bridge as the main diversion. Mrs Frank Shiffer won first prize. Presbyterian Aid Society members met with Mrs A Leatty at 1007 West Adams street for devotionals and social time with piano solos by Mrs Oscar Peterson and vocal solos by Miss Evalyn Boyd followed by refreshments.

Mary's Tea Room West Adams Street Bridge Frank Shiffer Presbyterian Aid Society A. & Leatty Oscar Peterson Evalyn Boyd

T I T Club Hosts Five Hundred Evening

The T. I. T. club met at Clyde Russell's home on North Oak Street. Guests played five hundred with George Thompson and his partner winning the prize. Refreshments were served. the club will resume in September.

T. I. T. Club Clyde Russell North Oak Street George Thompson

Bankers Vigilantes Picnic At Moe Kinley Park

In Union county a gathering of bankers vigilantes and families held an annual picnic at Moe Kinley park yesterday afternoon. J R Quinlan of Des Moines, the Iowa Vigilantes state agent in charge, could not attend. The event featured sports and a following dance in the park auditorium.

Union County Moe-Kinley Park J. R. Quinlan Des Moines Iowa Park

Iowa Air Tour Nearing Close with Planes Near Des Moines

Final laps of the Iowa goodwill air tour scheduled to bring fourteen planes to Des Moines Airport between 6 and 7 30 p m. Planes travel from Sioux City to Council Bluffs, with a brief stop in Clarinda in the afternoon before reaching Des Moines.

Council Bluffs Iowa Des Moines Sioux City Clarinda

Creston Hosts Wide Range of Local Visitors

Local residents and guests were seen in Creston yesterday and today. Names include M Bate Dr Locke Stewart Bair Montgomery Wilson C G Haworth Lavena Baker B J Parsons M I Roberts O Hudson Oberg Miss Anna Wallace Harold Bowers Mrs B L Erickson Leonard Wainwright Russell Neville Bryan Day J R Patterson Mrs Boyd Neville Daniel Hartrum Eva Reed Earl Margerum C A Mannasmith Patt Murphy Mrs Vern Dwyer Theresa Truman Dorothy Hines visiting Gravity over the weekend. Hopkins Sherwood heads to Chicago for a new job.

Stewart Bair Greenfield Creston Montgomery Wilson Clarinda C. G. Haworth Spaulding Dr. Batinger Lavena Baker Cromwell B. J. Parsons Thayer M. I. Roberts Shannon City O. Hudson Afton Elmer Oberg Corning Anna Wallace Harold Bowers Orient B. L. Erickson Loyimor Leonard Wainwright Lenox Russell Neville Hopkins Sherwood Chicago Bryan Day Lorimer J. R. Patterson Boyd Neville Clearfield Daniel Hartrum Orent Eva Reed Earl Margerum C. A. Mannasmith Dick Logue Patt Murphy Vern Dwyer Theresa Truman Dorothy Hines

Dallas Wins 1929 Rotary Convention

Minneapolis June 22. Sir Donald MacLean of London urged peace through internal discipline and the abolition of hostilities within the mind. I. B. Sutton of Tampico was installed as president and Dallas named the 1929 convention city. The 1950 convention will be in Chicago. Paul P. Harris to be honored. R. F. Chapin of Chicago was installed as treasurer.

Minneapolis Donald MacLean London House of Commons Rotary International I. B. Sutton Tampico Mexico Dallas Texas Chicago Paul P. Harris Harris R. F. Chapin

Insurgents and Soldiers Die in Jalisco Battle Near Las Huertas

Guadala lajara dispatch to Excelsior reports ten federal soldiers and twenty two insurgents killed in an eight hour clash near Las Huertas in Jalisco. Thirty soldiers wounded. insurgent casualties not determined as insurgents were dispersed.

Mexico City Guadalajara Excelsior Las Huertas Jalisco

Wife Blamed In Druggist's Death

Los Angeles police said motive in the killing of John I Glab a former Cicero druggist was the wife Hazel Glab learning her husband was not the millionaire she expected Captain James Bean announced after reviewing the case He noted possible suspects and that Hazel Glab and her 17 year old niece Ethy Kaser of Oklahoma City were arraigned on a writ of habeas corpus and refused bail while Ethy's case faced juvenile court questions

Los Angeles John I Glab Cicero James Bean Glab Hazel Gla Ethy Kaser Oklahoma City Okla Cast Csse Juvenie Court

Farm Employee Shoots Woman at Plattsmouth Farm

Plattsmouth Nebraska June 22 Joe Ahlstauffer a 30 year old farm hand shot and seriously wounded Mrs Fred Simoneit 30 on the Simoneit farm seven miles northwest of town He fired on the 10 year old daughter and then took poison Ahlstauffer was found in critical condition near the farm and was brought to Plattsmouth while Mrs Simoneit was taken to an Omaha hospital

Plattsmouth Neb Joe Ahlstauffer Fred Simoneit Simoneit Simonetts Ahlstauffer Plattsmouth Omaha

Storm Hits Creston Boy Scout Camp Overnight

A high wind and rain swept Petznick's Grove east of Creston last night striking five Creston scout troops during an overnight outing. Tents were pitched earlier, and the group remained in camp despite the storm, returning to Creston in the morning.

Petznick’ Grove Creston

Reverend Ferguson Arrives After Council Bluffs Visit

Rev. David Ferguson arrived here last evening from Council Bluffs where he attended a convention. He left today for his home in Maquoket. William E. Ohlschlager suffered a stroke downtown this forenoon and was taken to Greater Community Hospital for treatment with his condition reported as serious this afternoon.

David Ferguson Council Bluffs Maquoket William E. Ohlschlager Greater Community Hospital

Miss Earhart studies London settlement work

Amelia Earhart visits Toynbee Hall in London and tours the east end slums with Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon. She observes British social service methods for pensions and unemployment and notes language differences vs Boston. She expresses desire to learn more from the exchange.

London Amelia Earhart Atlantic Toynbee Hall Boston Miss Earhart Great Britain Wilmer Stultz Louis Gordon J. St. C. Catchpool

Bridge Made Easy A Guide to No Trump and Major Bids

A 1928 Ready Reference Publishing Co. guide outlines opening bids and sample hands. It explains strategies for no trump versus major suit declarations, with examples in spades hearts diamonds and clubs. It discusses weak doubletons, support for majors, and when to bid one no trump or a declared major.

Ready Reference Publishing Co

Marye and family letters reveal clash over mannequin plans

Ruth Dewey Groves writes to Marye expressing concern about her plan to be a mannequin, urging a more meaningful vocation while recalling family routines and a desire for simple domestic tasks. The letter ends with affection and a plea to write often from Mom.

Confiding in Alan About a Job at Madame Elise’s

The narrator reveals plans to work in a Spanish house and pursues a modeling stint to learn shop management. Jane Smith, daughter of a wealthy businessman, aims to run her own shop with her father’s backing, and the narrator teases Alan about modeling in a red shop while praising Jane’s ambition.

Alan Madame Elise Jane Smith Tit Jason Smith

Bankers Picnic Attended by McIntire Riggs Pair

Mr and Mrs Earl McIntire and Roger and Miss Asenath Riggs of Kent attended the bankers picnic here yesterday.

Earl McIntire Roger Asenath Riggs Kent Bankers

Local Residents Visiting and Traveling Through Creston Area

Locals including Charles H. Sauer Des Moines and Mrs. Charles Duben Prescott were seen in Creston for business and shopping. Lenox visitors Helen Jones and Laverna Wallace traveled from Lenox and returned, while Miss Lucy England Omaha arrived to arrange music lessons for Eva Wallace’s pupils. Families tied to Cherokee Sioux City and Stough households join a Creston social circuit.

Charles H. Sauer Des Moines Charles Duben Prescott Helen Jones Lenox Creston Robert Burkheimer Lorimer Wallace Shinn Bernard Russell Corning Clearfield Laverna Wallace Mary Barst Marycourt N. D Nelse Johnson Frances Monteith Ellenville S. C Jagonal Lucy England Omaha Eva Wallace Chicago Wallace John Jenkins Harold Rulon Kate Bowman Sioux City C. B. Stough West Adams Street Jenkins Bowman Stough

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ociety J.news Bancroft History Assembly Women's Relief Corp Lotus Club J. B. Club A. U . W. V. Agenda L. A B. of R C.d Bridee Joy de Vee B. T Tivoli B. P W's St. Ann’s Improvement Club At John's Congregational Missionary Society Jolly Bunch Luther League Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church D. T H. G Evergreen Club Baptist Aid Society Congregational Ata Mardi Cardi Club Presbyterian Aid A, la Tb Club Iowa Air Tour M. Bate Dr. Locke of Dallas Rotary Boy Scout Marye Ruth Dewby Groves Mary Marge Models NEA Service, Inc Santina Bocon I Triscuit Shredded Wheat Company Hee Coats
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