Wendel Street Clock Undergoes Ten Year Repairs
The street clock in front of the L. J. Wendel jewelry store is being dismantled for a major overhauling after ten years of continuous service. The 500 pound mechanism suffered a broken hanger and other parts will be replaced. the clock should resume operation on the sidewalk in a few days. Nearby coverage notes Everest expedition photography plans with a mule carried camera setup for ascent.
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L. J. Wendel Jewery
Wendel
London
Mt. Everest
Staley of Murray Visited Creston for Business and Greetings
R. C. Staley of Murray spent Thursday in Creston handling business interests and visiting friends.
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R. C. Staley
Murray
Creston
Des Moines Rail Chief Opposes Bus Mass Transit
F. C. Chambers, president of the Des Moines City Railway Company, told the Iowa Electric Railway association that motor buses cannot replace street railways due to high investment, larger space needs, and higher fares. He urged public relations as key to successful streetcar operation and noted buses may serve small communities at lower cost.
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Des Moines City Railway
Fort Dodge
F. C. Chambers
Des Moines City Railway Company
Iowa Electric Railway Association
Chanders
Bis
Chambers
Emma Cummings Sues Collins Oil Company for 15000
Mrs. Emma Cummings as executrix of Edw Cumings estate filed suit in district court against Collins Oil Company seeking 15000 in damages. The petition states Cumings was injured January 22 while driving a truck for the defendants with H C McCown, an employee of the oil company, present at the scene.
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Emma Cummings
Edw
Cumings
the & L. Colfing Oil Company
Peti
Lon
Cuonmarings
H. C. McQoun
Oilompany
Mrs S Rinehart Not Listed In Phone Book
Cres tom residents learn new telephone books omit Mrs. S Rinehart 602 West Jefferson. Advertiser clarifies her number remains 648 listed under George A Croft who occupied the house during her absence visiting relatives at Wyanet.
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Crestom
Rinehart
West Jefferson
Wyanet
George A. Croft
Ilinois
Nash Hollister License To Marry Not Used
Robert T. Nash of Omaha and Miss Camille Holster of Creston were named in a marriage license suit in Cornell Dhuaifs. They admit the license was issued to deny the marriage, indicating they are not married and have no near-term plans to wed. An ADVER TISER issue noted the license issuance in the Council THinh edition.
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Robert T. Nash
Omaha
Camille Holster
Creston
Cornell Dhuaifs
Council Thinh
Topeka woman credits Tanlac with heart relief after indigestion
Mrs. Frank J. Quinn of 498 Lime St Topeka Kansas says two to three years of indigestion caused severe chest pressure and breathlessness. After taking Tanlac she reports improved digestion and heart symptoms disappeared seven years ago and she remains a faithful user. Tanlac and Tanlac Vegetable Pills are advertised by the manufacturers.
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Frank J. Quinn
Lime St
Topeka
Kans
Tarlac
Tanlac
Creston Gas Price Cut As Station Closes Pumps
Gasoline sells for 18.5 cents a gallon at Creston stations, a two cent drop. Ty Wis predicted further cuts but the rumor was unverified. The Creston Implement Co halted gasoline sales after removing its pump on Pe Street to comply with a city council resolution prohibiting additional pumps.
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Creston
Ty Wis General
Dealera
Creston Implemast Company
Off Company
Putty
Caunerl
Fifth Summer Band Concert At McKinley Park
The Creston Concert Band directed by Charles A. Hayden will perform at 5 o clock Sunday afternoon in McKinley Park. Attendance grows weekly and the muffling of the merry go round’s organ has been arranged to improve the concert experience. The program includes Hawkeye March, Lustopiel overture, A kitten in the Cabin, McKinley’s Own march, Trombone solo Lassie O Mine, Swanee Smiles, Auto Triumphal march and more.
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Suny
McKinley Park
Creston
Charles A. Hayden
Hhas
Tuid
Hawkeye
March
King
Lustopiel
Kelor-Bals
Eisenberg McKinley
Lassie O' Mine
Orville Pratt
Hrowsway
Lee
Old Warrior
Barnard
Swanee
Hager
Henry
Telephone and Show Taxes Dropped After July Second
Officials announce removal of long distance toll tax after July 2 under a new revenue law. Current charges include five cents on calls up to 55 cents and ten cents on higher costs. War tax on admission under 50 cents also ends. movie tax remains at ten percent.
John Sash Elected Master Councilor of DeMolays
John Sash was elected master councillor of the Cnevton chapter, Order of DeMolay, at Thursday night meeting in the Masonic temple. Kenneth Crandall chosen senior councilor and John Tde junior councilor. The officers will be installed at the next regular meeting. Jame Leach, chairman of the advisory council, received a silk shirt from the chapter in honor of his 64th birthday anniversary.
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Joly Sash
Cnevton
Congregational church dedicatory services announced
The Congregational church will dedicate its new edifice next Sunday at 10 30 with baptism and a sermon by Dr Edward W Cross of Grinnell The morning service features Dr P Adelstein Johnson and Dr Nelson W Wehrhan The evening address will be given by Superintendent Johnson A large choir soloists and hymns will accompany both services Church school meets at 9 30 with brief addresses by Mrs K E D Arnold and Dr Cross All are invited to attend
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Congregational Church
Edward W. Cross
First Congregational Church
Grinnell
Homer FP. Harsh
KE. DD. Arnold
Cross
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Hesters
William Fox
John Gilbert
the Wolf Man
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Frrederick
Fanny Hatton
Edmund Mortimer
Northland
Stretcar
Collins Company
S. Rinehart
Quinn
Ady
Waduline
John Sash
DeMolays
Congregational Services
Church School
Clyde C. Harris
A. C. Hatch
Des Moines
W. E. Nelson
Lenox
G. D. Walker
Bedford
F. A. Castle
M. J. Field
Minneapolis
William Geller
Athletic Union Suits
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Rex Coal & Ice Co
Bargain Center
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