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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1923
Page
6
Two intoxicated men leaped into Lake McKinley south of the bent house and struggled as they headed to the western shore carrying moonshine. Lifesavers Marsh and an assistant attempted a rescue before EN. Doughrty and Frank Shiffer in a motor boat arrived to pull them to safety.
Slim Kay a well known Creston rambler was killed near Dumfries while gambling with others. two masked men demanded valuables firing three shots Kay died at a hospital in Council Bluffs. His body to Exeter Nebraska for burial. authorities found gambling gear in his effects.
Mrs. H. M. Hartsuck of Le Mars Iowa visits the city staying with her parents Mr. and Mrs. M. Webb on Poplar street in their home for a period.
A large gathering at Mrs. Dave Bacon's Murray home celebrated the birthdays of Mrs. Bacon and her niece Mrs. D V Farris of Dagonal. The Cres ton group attended as relatives and friends with two oversized birthday cakes, candles, roses, and the scent of fried chicken marking the festive day.
Mary G Kennedy, daughter of Mrs Mable Kennedy of the Creston Hotel, will have her image used in Mellins baby food advertisements in major magazines during July. The photo was chosen from entries submitted by Danville Minola and Philadelphia, Pa. Mary is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs William Finefield of the Creston hotel.
Reed and Beatty Estey were involved in a Sunday afternoon crash on the road east of the city toward Afton while attempting to pass a Ford driven by Mr. McGinnis. The Beatty vehicle reportedly signaled four times before the Ford pulled onto the wrong side, resulting in a collision. No injuries were reported though both cars sustained heavy damage.
Mrs. Matt Daffing of Diagonal visited Creston today. Miss Madge Hill of Lenox shopped in Creston Saturday. Charles Veatch of Orient called on Saturday afternoon. George A. Dixon of Bliston was a Creston caller on Saturday afternoon.
The notice requests patrons call the office before noon when sending news. It advises doing so as soon as possible to improve service in the current volume.
Mrs Sidney Strauss will entertain Wednesday at seven o clock with a dinner at her Country Club home. After dinner the evening will be spent at cards with invited guests and conversation.
Mrs. Roy Gault and Mrs. Charles Heflin host a one o'clock luncheon on Tuesday at Mrs. Gault home on West Adame followed by bridge with their friends.
Mr Ralph Walbridge of Porterville California arrived in the city today for a visit with Mr and Mrs Thomas L Dougherty at the Bullard home just west of the empty location.
Members of the Catholic Daughters of America will hold a picnic dinner on Thursday at seven o'clock in McKinley Park. All members are invited to attend and enjoy the evening.
The Standard Bearers will gather at the Davey residence west of the city on Tuesday evening June 26. Care will be at the church and those without transport should come there at that time.
The Loyal Friends Class of the Chirietian church will hold their regular monthly business meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs B K Stearns of 408 West Lucas Street. All members urged to attend.
Mrs H J One of 609 South Cherry street celebrated her 88th birthday on Saturday June 23 with a 6 pm dinner for immediate relatives. She has lived in the city for forty eight years and in the present home throughout that time. Friends called in during the afternoon and she received many beautiful gifts.
The Agenda Class of the First Baptist church will meet Tuesday evening at seven thirty with Mrs Spurr of 401 Northeast Poplar Street. The meeting includes the yearly election of officers and all members are urged to attend.
The mahduets of Senate Society and the Triangle Class along with their families will hold a picnic supper Tuesday evening at McKinley Park. Attendees should bring sandwiches another dish and their own dishes. Dinner is served at six o'clock.
Mrs. Whipple’s home at 1208 West Adair hosts a multi state family home coming. Alvin and N B Whipple and A T Malone with Gerald, Chicago and Des Moines residents join the visit. Edith Whipple plans to stay longer while others depart Tuesday.
Colorado tourists in Longmont find no porch light switches at the gateway entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. The next morning they learn the city operates the light plant and furnishes free porch lighting for residences.
Robert Roper travels to Bowen Illinois where he will wed Miss Florence Veach on Wednesday. Elmo Roper and his wife plan to attend the ceremony Tuesday departure.
Mr and Mrs W M Jones depart for Kansas City Missouri then proceed to their new home in Mora New Mexico. Mrs Jones is a daughter of Mrs Anna Boyd of North Walnut Street.
Many residents travel between Creston and nearby towns for shopping visits and family gatherings. A large list of callers, trips to Des Moines and Omaha, and a postponed Children’s Day program at the M E Church reflect a busy period of social activity and local commerce.
Liberty Bonds offered by Farmers & Merchants Bank with a buy and get option. Details on availability and terms available at the bank.
Yeoman Lodge will meet in regular session tomorrow evening at 1 06 O F Hall. All members urged to be present. Meeting called for eight o'clock.
George Twombly of Orlct visited Creston on Saturday. Nebraska visitors Mrs. K. E. B. Lundquist and Mrs. Philpott left for a Minnesota lakes fishing trip. Catherine Ward of Lincoln returned home after a visit. Mary Schroeder and brother William planned Minnesota lakes trip. Mrs. Roland Wygant from Lincoln departed after weeks with the Ward family. Edward L. Ward and wife of Omaha drove to Creston for weekend with the Wards.
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