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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
6
Birthday Picnic For Mrs Roberts At Park Then Home
A small group of Mrs Roberts friends celebrated her birthday with a picnic in McKinley park. Rain forced the gathering back to the Roberts home on North Oak street for supper and cards, as guests extended wishes for many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Roberts
McKinley Park
Roberts
North Oak Street
Mrs Roberts
Current Event Club Sees August Adjournment Planned
The Current Event Club met with Mrs. Roberts yesterday afternoon. Nine members answered roll call. Mrs. Knap held the lucky number on the club apron. The eluva adjourned until the first of September at which time Mrs Ben Meyer will be hostess. A dainty lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Knap
Elu Va
Ben Meyer
Merrily John and Guests Attend Gnesta Banquet Spread
The passage notes a cheerful reception as attendees gather for a banquet spread for one hundred at Gnesta. A festive mood accompanies the procession with toasts and music, reflecting communal celebration.
Higbee Home Hosts Past Matrons Club Luncheon
At Higbee home Mrs. D W Higbee entertains the Past Matrons Club E S at a one o clock luncheon Saturday. Following the luncheon a social hour will be enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higbee
D. W. Higbee
E. S
Carnation Club Holds Final Summer Meeting at Kenworthy Home
A pleasant Car nation club gathering occurred Wednesday at Mrs R M Kenworthy’s West Jefferson Street home. Mrs Emma Staton and daughter Lorraine of Keokuk attended as guests. The group will resume with a picnic at McKinley Park on Friday night July 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnation Club
Mra
R. M Kenworthy
West Jefferson Street
Emma Staton
Lorraine
Keokuk
McKinley Park
Fancy Wool Sweaters with Banded Cross Stitch
White wool sweaters feature bands of cross stitching in bright colors. The bands decorate the centiffs hems and sometimes the belts, offering a vivid decorative detail.
Mrs Gibbs Returns After Visit With Local Guests
Mrs Gibbs came back to her home this afternoon after a brief stay in the city with her daughter Mrs Merton Shiffer. Mrs M J Darby of Sioux City, who has been a guest of Mrs L A Darby, left this afternoon for Greenfield for a short visit before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Wright
Bedford
Floyd Richardson
Lamont
W. A. Barton
Zion
Creston
C. G. Hansen
Cumberland
L. C. Garrett
Canesville
Missouri
W. Rogers
Fontanelle
Cty
Eller Metager
Con Jack
Chicago
H. K. Worthington
Roy Umbaugh
Dodge Township
H. Burnette
Murray
Mills
Douglas Township
J. E. Wallace
Greenfield
Art Moreland
J. H. Patt
Florence Spurr
Elmo Roper
Bowen
Illinois
Roper-Veach
Clifford de Vore
Omaha
Roberts
North Mulberry Street
L. A. Porter
Council Bluffs
Wagoner Hioe
New York Avenue
Francs Monfort
Corncil Bluffs
Olive Maloney
Corning
Funeral Services for Charles E Slaughter Sunday
The funeral party of the late Charles E Slaughter arrived in Creston on Thursday evening. The remains were taken to the Deitrick Chapel and then to the home. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p m at Deitrick Chapel conducted by J W Goodsell. Interment in Graceland cemetery. He belonged to the W O W A U W and the Elks and served as clerk for the first two organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Slaughter
Creston
Deitrick Chapel
J. W. Goodsell
Graceland Cemetery
Deceised
W O. W
the Elks
Shipwrecked Crew Traveled 1750 Miles to Safety
Survivors of the British ship Trevessa reached Rodriguez after 23 days at sea in an open lifeboat. They rowed and sailed under a blazing sun with minimal rations and scarce water, two firemen dying from exposure, and lost sight of a second lifeboat on June 9. Captain Foster had endured a previous sea disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Indian Ocean
Trevessa
Foster
Maruriiue Soind
Rodriguez
Trevesan
Admiralty
Mauritus Island
Unveil Statute of Pope Pius X at St Peter's Basilica
Rome June 29 Pope Pius XI unveiled the monument to the late Pope Pius X in St. Peter's Basilica before a vast crowd. Cardinal Merry Del Val delivered the dedicatory address praising the pontiff’s simple saintly life and services to the church. The bas relief features key events including his stance on modernism and Gregorian music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Pope Pius X
St. Peter's
Pius XI
Sacred College
Vatican
Merry del Val
Poison Gas Sends 100 Suffering From Chlorine Leak
In Pittsburgh on June 29 a chlorine gas tank leaked on Neville Island, forcing 20 plus people to flee. A light breeze spread the gas toward nearby plants, with 104 receiving first aid and vegetation dying along the path. No fatalities reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Neville Island
Ohio River
Missing Actress Mary Miles Minter Sought by Relatives
Los Angeles June 29 Miss Mary Miles Minter motion picture actress has been absent from her home for a week and her mother and sister express anxiety to hear from her. She resides alone and was not working, but relatives say they are not unduly concerned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Mary Miles Minter
Miss Minter
Bridges Washed Out In Ledges State Park
Two small bridges in Ledges State Park near Boone were washed away as the Ledges stream rose several feet after last night’s storm. Several trees were also swept away by the rising floodwaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone, Fa
Ledges State Park
Here
Ledges
For Sale Dodge touring car late 1922 in good condition
Dodge touring car from 1922 with high hood and full equipment including four shock absorbers spot light green glass vision extra tire bumper and more. Mileage under 6000 in good hands offered by W Edaburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Edaburn
Used Ford Cars and Parts for Sale by Hood & Co
1922 Ford roadster with starter and rims in good shape and a 1919 Ford touring available. Cash or payments offered. We buy used Fords and sell used Ford parts at half price. Harry Hood & Co. Phone 186 128 N. Pine St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hood & CO
Pine St
Dr R A Swanson chiropractor at Stevers Shoe store 107 N Maple
Dr R A Swanson operates as a chiropractor over Stevers Shoe Store located at 107 North Maple Street with office phone 563 and residential number 987.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Swanson
Stevers Shoe
Maple Street
Res
St Malachy Society to Meet at Duggan Home Tonight
Members of St Malachy’s Society are requested to attend at the home of the late Helen C. Duggan this evening at eight o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Malachy’s Society
Helen C. Duggan
Dorcas Society Food Sale at McColl Grocery
Community notice of a Dorcas Society food sale held Saturday at McColl Grocery. Local business visitors and residents from multiple towns are profiled with numerous names and travels, including Creston and Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society of the
Salem Lutheran Church
McColl Grocery
For Sale Eureka Gas Economisers for Ford Carburetors
Classified notice from Creston Iowa selling Eureka Gas Economisers claiming 25 percent gas savings and better engine performance. Includes 10 day free trial. Contact H O Harvey, agent, Creston IA. Also multiple real estate listings in Creston: five to nine room houses with prices from 2600 to 6000, small down payments, balance time. Hurlburt & Hurlburt listed with phone 278.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Ford
H. O. Harvey
Creston
Iowa
Hurlburt & Hurlburt
Local residents travel and visitors passing through Creston area
Several residents and visitors are noted in city life including Olive Maloney Myrtle Harlan and Leona Rusk. A Creston marriage license was issued to Lewis Farrel and Julia Johnson. Others traveled to Clearmont Creston Denver and Helena while relatives visited Abingdon Mt Pleasant and Greenfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Rusk
Leona Rusk
Mt. Ayr
Creston
A. B. Scott
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Helen CC. Duggan
B. Godenauer
Omaha
S A. Howell
Charles Shade
Darlene
Orient
William Wallace
Grounds
Goodwin
Greenfield
Geo. Figgins
Lewis F. Farrel
Julia E. Johnson
S. E. Rex
Denver
Rex
Charles Jarvis
Abingdon
Illinois
C. W. Jarvis
Mt Pleasant
George Pigeon
Catherine
Helena
Montana
O’rourke
North Sycamore Street
For Sale Milk Fed Fries for the Fourth
Milk fed fries offered for sale with delivery on Tuesday. Contact telephone 4 N N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. N
McKinley park scene and local notices
Found items include a black sailor hat with J Leininger name and a purse left at Central Drug Store. owners urged to call office and pay for notice. Numerous ads list auto painting, farm loans, and multiple rental listings with addresses and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley Park
J. Leininger
Central Drug Store
Chariton Man Returns Home After Brief Absence
C Baker of Chariton has returned to his home following a brief absence. Local officials did not release additional details about the circumstances. The report notes no further information available at this time.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Union White
Standard Oil
Pine and Hill Sts
Seeberger Garage
W. Adams St
Independent
N. Pine St
McLaughlin & Son
Cromwell
Lowa
H. A. Tripp
Kent
B. L. Petrie
E. E. Hull
Spaulding
R. E. McKeeman
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Creston, Lowa
St. Peter’s
Mary Minter
An Xuinds
Gault Bros
Creston Plumbing & Heating Co
N. Elm St
Cornice Works
H. Jolly
P. P. Evans
C. H. Kneller
Ideal Lunch Room
North Pine Street
Gus Hastings
T. B
U. Creston
Creston Iron & Metal Co
Elm
Union Streets
South Elm Street
Stone
Montgomery
Lincoln Center
Jack
Liberty
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Jacob B. Gripp
Aston
Fidelity Abstract & Loan Company
J. W. Richardson
M. C. Edwards
O. J
County Farm
Singer Sewing Machine Co
N. Elm
L. Jones
Olney
Russell & Persels
Hareh’s Bank
Eckman Chemical Co
Nebi
Sekman Chemical Co
Omar Omaha
Nebr
East Mille Street
W. Adams Street
Walnut St
N. Maple St
Court Hotel
North Elm
C. Baker
Chariton
Christopher Franklin County Coal
Creston Iron & Metal Co., Inc
The
Creston Advertiser
American Association of Advertising Agencies
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