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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1927

Page

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Wood Confers With Coolidge On Philippines Health

Rapid City South Dakota June 23 President Coolidge will review Leonard Wood’s health to continue as governor general of the Philippines in touch with General Wood and Representative Tilson of Connecticut. Tilson reports favorable conditions economically and discusses farm relief and potential tax cuts while awaiting an economically sound program.

Rapid City S. D Leonard Wood Islands President Coolidge General Wood Representative Tilson Connecticut United States Coolidge Tilson Wood House Congress

Bailey Named Adjutant General Succeeding Lasher

Des Moines June 23 Colonel W H Bailey deputy secretary of state was appointed by Governor Hammill as adjutant general to succeed Louis G Lasher. The four year term begins July 4. Bailey from O'Brien county commanded the 109th ammunition train of the 84th division in the world war and served on the Mexican border in 1916 17 as a lieutenant colonel. He has been deputy secretary of state since June 5 1925.

Des Moines W. H. Bailey Hammill Louis G. Lasher Lasher Scott County Guy RB. Logan Montgomery County O'Brien County Bailey Second Town Infantry Ramsay

Repairs Completed at Christian Church in Elm and Mille Area

Workmen rebuilt the church roof at the corner of Elm and Mille streets after a period of extended labor. Later in the summer the interior will be repainted and papered, pending the end of ongoing special meetings at the church.

Christian Church Elm and Mille Streets

Highland Club Holds Annual Picnic at McKinley Park

More than 100 members of the Spitzerinktum club gathered at McKinley park for an all-day picnic. Dinner was served at 1 o clock. F D Ickis led the program committee. Virtually all members are residents of Highland township.

McKinley Park F. D. Ickis Highland Township

Three Die in Auto Crash in La Crosse

In La Crosse Wisconsin this morning three persons were killed when a car was struck by a Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul train. A fourth occupant was probably fatally injured.

la Crosse Wis Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul

Dealers Fight Weather Bureau Corn Price Critique

Des Moines officials of Harper and Son grain firm dispute a weather bureau forecast that corn prices are not justified. They cite 56 percent stock shortage, lower planted acreage, and a month’s delay in growth noting Missouri reports of severe conditions. The bureau message said no panic warranted as Iowa corn progress improved.

Des Moines Harper and Son United States Weather Bureau Office Missouri Illinois Weekly Weather Bureau Chicago

Alliance of America and Japan Seen

Geneva reports a private meeting between Lord Cecil and Hugh Gibson on naval limitation proposals. No progress toward a final accord. both sides defend their plans while seeking a common denominator. Gibson and Dulles indicate optimism and patience are key to a potential U S Britain Japan convergence amid differing naval needs.

Geneva Lord Robert Cecil Ilugh Gibson Allen W. Dulles United States Great Britain Japan Admiral Saito

New Farm Aid Bill Draws Western Support

Rapid City South Dakota June 23. Western leaders favor farm relief legislation offering better cooperative marketing facilities in place of the McNary Haugen bill. Representative Winters Republican Wyoming proposed a modified measure known as Curtis Crisp or a price fixing free McNary Haugen bill to gain government and public backing.

Rapid City S. D West Winters Wyoming Coolidge

Mrs Spires Visits Then Returns Home

Mrs H C Spires of Greenfield leaves after visiting her daughter Mrs Ear Kline in this city.

H. C. Spires Greenfield Ear Kline

Ten Thousand Attend Fourth of July Celebration Preview

Union county prepares for a record Fourth of July crowd at McKinley Park and Lake, 113 acres, with 10 000 people expected if weather favors. Plum notes growing park popularity, a free tourist camp, and strong representation from Michigan and Texas as the season opens.

Union County McKinley Park Plum Michigan Texas

Fourth Degree Knights Honor Father Brady

Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and their wives held a 7 o clock dinner at the lowana hotel in honor of Rev. James A. Brady son of W H Brady ordained a priest in Santa Fe New Mexico last Saturday He will soon return to Mexico to serve in Spanish and Indian missions Guests included Brady family Rev H V Malone Mrs Margaret Griffin of Chicago and Miss Ruth Myers of Milwaukee An ordinal gift a 21 jewel white gold watch was presented by a group of Knights led by Rev Stephen Wilse and others from the order

Knights of Columbus Lowana James A. Brady W. H. Brady Santa Fe New Mexico Father Brady Mexico Spanish and Indian Missions Margaret Griffin Chicago Ruth Myers Milwaukee Fathe Brady Stephen Wilse Matt Conway F. MecEniry M. J. Sheridan P. H. Hannon O J Callagy T V. Golden J. M McCoy R. H. Baker E M. McGraw Frank

Zion Suspends Two At Zion Church

The Zion Christian Catholic Apostolic church expels a man and a woman. Wilbur Voliva oversees the church and suspends the Zion police chief and fire chief. The woman served as Becker's secretary while the man worked in the printing plant. Both are escorted from Zion and banned from the city.

Chicago Zion Christian Catholic Apostolic Church Wilbur Glenn Voiiva Theodore R. Becker Becker Herald and Examiner Voliva Ernest E. Harwood

Three Die as Boats Collide Off Cape Cod

Three crew members die when the Clyde line freight steamer Ozark from Jacksonville to Boston collides with the trawler Surge near Cape Cod. The Surge sinks fifteen minutes after impact, five miles offshore. The Ozark has a hull hole and runs aground in shallow water.

Truro Mass Clyde Line Ozark Jacksonville Boston Surge Bay State Fishing Company Cape Cod

Butler Votes Over Million To Pave Roads

Allicon Iowa June 28 49 county road bond issues gain approval this year as Butler County passes a 1 2 million bond for dirt surfaced roads Keokuk county plans a 1 3 million pay ing bond vote July 4 to pave 46 5 miles Fremont county set a 600000 bond vote June 27 Van Buren officials may call a special road bond election later this year

Butler Allicon Utter County Keokuk County County Board of Supervisors Fecteruy Good Roads Fremont County van Buren

Road bond votes in Dubuque and surrounding counties

Dubuque and nearby counties meaning voters head to polls to decide financing bonds for paving primary road systems. Waverly reports early turnout strong for Bremer county’s 900000 highway bond plan with favorable sentiment in towns and rural areas.

Dubuque Winneshiek Buchanan County Chickasaw County Waverly Bremer County

Thad Critchfield Injured in Michigan Motorcycle Crash

Mr and Mrs W C Critchfield of 302 North Spruce street report their son Thad employed by the Continental Motor company Muskegon Michigan was injured in a motorcycle accident. His right leg was fractured and he is resting comfortably and recovering as rapidly as could be expected.

W.C. Critchfield North Spruce Street Thad Continental Motor Company Muskegon Mich

New Officers To Be Named At DeMolay Meeting

Creston chapter of DeMolay will hold its election of officers at a meeting scheduled for tonight. A complete slate of officers is to be named. The chapter recently initiated a class of about 180 members into the organization.

Creston Chapter DeMolay

De Valera Opens New Irish Parliament In Tense Exchange

Eamon De Valera and 44 Fianna Fail deputies refuse the oath of allegiance as the Dail convenes in Dublin. Police are stationed at Parliament amid a dispute over constitutional requirements. Government party holds 46 seats, Fianna Fail 44, Labour 22 backing the oath rule.

Dublin Ireland Eamon de Valera Fianna Fail Dail Eireann Dail de Valera Leinster House Fianna Free State de Valera Republican Party Arthur C. Meredith Albert Wood Gavin Duffy Labor Party

Lindbergh Lands at Bolling Field for Aviation Talks

Charles A. Lindbergh landed at Bolling field at 11 27 a m in an army airplane after flying from Dayton Ohio. He was met by officials from the war navy and commerce departments to discuss his future plans and views on developing aviation abroad.

Washington Charles A. Lindbergh Bollingfield Dayton O New York-to-Paria War, Navy and Commerce Departments

Gehrig Lifts Home Run Total in Bosox Game

Lou Gehrig raised his season total to 19 by hitting a circuit in the second inning with Ruth aboard as the Yankees faced the Red Sox. Lundgren was on the mound for Boston.

Boston Lou Gehrig Ruth Yankees Red Sox Lundgren

Long Time Resident of Creston Dies at Home

Mrs. Mary Detering longtime Creston resident and German immigrant from 1845 died Wednesday evening at age SL. She and husband Henry moved to Creston in 1877 and leave five daughters Mamie Detering and Mrs D E K Eastman Mrs H A Ponton Mrs L A Templeton and Mrs Earl Baldwin. Funeral services follow at home Saturday 2 pm and 2:30 pm at St John Evangelical church conducted by Rev J B Birkner with interment in Graceland cemetery.

Mary Detering Creston Henry Detering Detering Germany

DeAutremont Twins Admit Guilty Quiet Confession

Ray and Roy DeAutremont pleaded guilty to the Siskiyou train holdup in 1923 in Medford Oregon, reversing a prior not guilty plea. A jury, after the confession was read, returned a verdict of guilty and recommended life imprisonment. Earlier the judge faced mandatory death penalty.

Medford Ore Ray Roy DeAutremont Siskiyou DeAutremont Newton W. Chaney Steubenville Chaney Hugh DeAutremont Coyle O. Johnson Southern Pacific Siskiyou Mountains Oregon

Dempsey and Sharkey Set Boxing Bout at Yankee Stadium

Jack Dempsey and Jack Sharkey signed to box 15 rounds at Yankee Stadium on July 21. Dempsey receives 27 percent of receipts and Sharkey 22 percent under the terms. Each posted appearance forfeits of 2500 dollars.

New York Jack Dempsey Jack Sharkey Yankee Stadium Dempsey Sharkey

Pope Recognizes New Cardinals at Rome Consistory

Pope Pius elevates Cardinal Lauri who was elected last December and Van Roey archbishop of Malines Belgium elected at a secret consistory. Cardinal Hlenda archbishop of Posen Poland to receive red hat from Poland's president.

Rome Pope Pius Lauri van Roey Malines Belgium Hlenda Posen Poland

Union County road bonds split county opinion in debate

In Union county the proposal to issue 600000 in bonds for the primary road system divides residents. M F F Black reports Kent residents doubt the plan while Lorimer supporters urge highway bonds. Petitions for a special election gather signatures, with a turnout in Plymouth county cited as a precedent.

Union County M. FF. Black Good Roads’ Committee Kent Black Lorimer Thayer Board of Supervisors LeMars Sentinel Plymouth County Highway Commission F. D. Ickis Ickis State Highway Commission

Trains To Make 60 Day Coast To Coast Run

Levett a lone runner from Palos Verdes trains under medical supervision aiming for a 3157 mile journey from Los Angeles to New York in 60 days. He plans a 52 mile daily average with a trainer and support car. Levett previously completed a 500 mile Los Angeles to San Francisco run in 12 days.

Redondo Cal Los Angeles New York Palos Verdes Country Club Here Levett San Francisco

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coolidue Philippines Highland Club Lord Cecil Hugh Gibson Wen Richard E. Byrd Bert Acosta George Neville America Europe Thad Critchfield Lindy Gehrig Homer City Is Dead de Autremont Dempsey and Sharkey A. M.O.S Ancient and Mystic Order of Samarians Odd Fellows’ Hall Eugene Wilson Francis Bonham Macksburg James Kiisinger Order Creeton Odd Fellows’ Lodge Union Good Roads
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