Entertained Honor of Cousin At Afternoon Party
On Thursday afternoon at her home eight miles northeast of the city Misa Helen Harkness hosted a party for her cousin Marian Jean Miller of Doon Iowa during an extended visit with her mother. From two to five the girls enjoyed games and music with refreshments served by Marian’s mother. The guest list included Marian Jean Miller Marie Brown Gladys Merrit Esther Corbin Maxine Kline Leola Armstrong Lois Corbin Marg heresa Emhoff Eula Clem Glee Corbin Emma Klineff Marjorie yres Loverda Corbin Margaret Por er and Helen Harkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Helen Harkness
Marian Jean Miller
Doon
Iowa
Helen
Marie Brown
Gladys Merrit
Esther Corbin
Maxine Kline
Leola Armstrong
Lois Corbin
Marg Heresa Emhoff
Eula Clem
Glee Corbin
Emma Klineff
Marjorieyres
Loverda Corbin
Margaret Porer
Helen Harkness
Creston Shopmen Strike Expected Saturday Morning
Street talk in Creston centers on the upcoming shopmen strike set for Saturday at 10:00 AM. Union leaders likely hold the strike order, while company officials anticipate enough workers to manage operations. Rumors of strike breakers persist, and both union members and the public hope for a settlement before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Dyed Laces Gracing Summer Fabrics In Fashion Push
Dyed laces gain popularity for summer materials such as voil organdie and nets. The trend highlights lighter, decorative trims adding color and texture to outfits and accessories this season.
Child Burned In Boiling Water Tragedy
The two and a half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Skinner died from severe scalds after tumbling into a tub of boiling water left on the floor yesterday. The accident also startled another child who fled the room. Funeral services for Homer Skinner are set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Baptist church with burial at Graceland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd O. Skinner
Little Homer Skinner
Baptist Church
Graceland Cemetery
Obituary of Mrs Thurlow with several survivors
Hannah A. Morgan born March 12 1851 in Edgar county Illinois married Silas C. Thurlow February 9 1876. Three children: Samuel R John W predeceased. Survived by daughter Essie M Meirding Creston sister Rosella Carlton Griswold brother Samuel Morgan Dewey Oklahoma and Helen Hepner Parsons Kansas. Funeral held at 11 15 AM at 205 BB Mills Street and Hopeville burial in family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah A. Morgan
Edgar County
Silas C. Thurlow
Samuel R
John W
Essie M. Meirding
Creston
Morgan
M. & Church
Evangelical Church
Meirding
Samuel Morgan
Dewey
Oklo
Helen Hepner
Parsons, Kas
Rosella Carlton
Griswold
BB. Mills St
Hopeville
Jerome FE. Emanuel
Saunders
Double Celebration at Selim Home
A double celebration was held at the country home of David Selim north of Creston to mark the twelfth wedding anniversaries of Mr and Mrs Selim and Mr and Mrs Henry Rubey of Centerville Iowa. About fifty relatives attended and linen gifts were given to each bride after refreshments. The Rubeys arrived Wednesday for a brief visit with Creston relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Selim
Creston
Selim
Henry Rubey
Centerville
Lenox to Celebrate City Anniversary Address by Brookhart
Lenox plans a July 15 celebration for the citys founding with Col. Smith Brookhart the Republican candidate for United States Senator delivering the principal address. The committee has secured the event as a highlight for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox
Col
Smith Brookhart
United States
Married in Local Court House in Lenox and Chicago couple
Miss Darline Moore of Chicago and Jack Peabody of Lenox were united in marriage yesterday. The ceremony was held in Sheriff Colling’s office by Justice Adam Pickett with a few witnesses present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darline Moore
Chicago
Jack Peabody
Lenox
Twilights Tie Varsity Baseball at Irving Field
The Baptist Legion and the Presbyterian Masons played to a 6 6 tie at Irving Athletic Field yesterday afternoon. Olson and Carlson pitched a duel, with several regulars absent and substitutes performing well. Tonight’s game features K C Shops versus Swift Elks.
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The
Baptist Legion
Presbyterian Masons
Irving Athletic Field
Olson
Carlson
K. C
Swift Elks
Hylands to Tour East After Chautauqua
W. M. Hyland left Monday night for New York City to join Mrs. Hyland at Chautauqua where she has been attending a Federation of Women’s Clubs convention. They plan a month long trip visiting Washington and other eastern points noting pleasant weather and cool evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Hyland
New York City
Mrs. Hyland
Chautauqua
New York
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Washington, D. C
To Make New Acquaintance in Chicago
Mrs R L Wight and daughter Helen traveled from Lincoln to Chicago this week to visit R B Wight and family and to make the acquaintance of their new granddaughter Jane Anita who has joined the Wight household after arriving at Greenfield Creston relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Wight
Helen
Lincoln
Greenfield
Creston
Chicago
R. B. Wight
Jane Anita
Wight
Miss Guthrie Goes On Summer Vacation
Miss Mabel Guthrie, county nurse for several years, begins vacation until September 1. Upon return she will become instructor in hygiene and attendance officer for Creston public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Guthrie
Creston
Orient Masonic and Rebekah Lodge Services Held
Members of the 1. C. O. Fr and Rebekah Lodge of Orient gathered at the Congregational church Sunday for a decorated service in honor of departed sisters. Rev Thomas delivered an impressive address, followed by prayers, benediction, and graveside ceremonies at the cemetery. The event included musical readings and remarks by Rev Holliday and Mrs Edith Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge of
Orient
Congregational Church
J. W. Holliday
C. L. Capps
Owen Thomas
J. W. Holli
Edith
J W. Holliday
Rev Thomas
Jennie Musmaker
Rebekah Shreves
Julia Bates
Grace Collins
Brethern
J. C. Hoffstetter
C. B. Williams
John Stuart
Arthur Smart
KE. H. Edwards
G. A. Pierson
Benjamin Jenkins
Geo. Bates
William Tilford
John McDole
J. C. King
A. J. Strump
William Vonnocick
J. J. Inlow
Thomas Hughes Jr
Bert Portnall
Polly Palmer
Greenfield
Jas. Staggs
Fred Grant
Roy Kribel
Crestong
Wm. Jenkins
Afton Daily Roundup of Local Happenings and Visits
Mr and Mrs Burris Browne and Bert Browne of Creston passed through Afton en route to Des Moines to visit Harry Browne who was operated on for head trouble. He remained in Des Moines due to rain. Will Denley has carried mail for J M Fann during Fanns vacation. Clarence Butler and Owen Larkin help Freuch Bros with hay. James Hart and Freuch Bros shipped several carloads of cattle last Saturday. Mrs Cecil Bond visited her mother Mrs England now in El Paso Texas. Mrs Blanch Guthridge visited Harold at Clarinda and is glad of his improvement. Mr and Mrs A Butler visited daughter Mrs Bert Browne in Creston. Mr J W Coen was in Creston Monday. A carload of tractors being unloaded. R B Kelley feeling better. An extra gang of railroad workers at Afton this week. Lloyd Blayers visited Hopeville area last Wednesday. Geo Hart called at R B Kelley home. M E Ladies Aid to meet Thursday with Mrs Wm Brown. Clarence Butler cut rye for J W Coen last Saturday. Chas and Harry Coen with ambulance car from McGregor Bros Coen en route to Creston from Des Moines. car praised as fine. Merrill Melner working for Mr Cramer southwest of town. Bluegrass heads finished. grass too ripe to work. Mr and Mrs A J Milligan in Creston at sister Mrs Nancy Bell’s home. Mrs Bell plans trip west to visit sister Mrs Will Spencer in Montana. Afton shipped a number of sheep last Saturday. Afton Book Club meets Wednesday with Mrs Emma Palmer. Mrs Bessie Kentner assistant hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burris Browne
Bert Browne
Creston
Afton
Des Moines
Harry Browne
Harry
Clarence ‘Butler
Owen Larkins
Freuch Bros
James Hartley
Cecil Bond
England
Kathryn England
el Paso
Texas
Blanch Guthridge
Harold
Clarinda
A. Butler
Lloyd Blayers
Hopeville
Geo. Hart
R. B. Kelley
M. E. Ladies Aid
Wm. Brown
Clarence Butler
J. W. Coen
Chas
Harry Coen
McGregor Bros. & Coen
Merrill Melner
Cramer
A. J. Milligan
Creston At the Home of Mr. Milligan
Nancy Bell
Highest Price for Shorthorn Bull in State
The Greenfield Free Press reports the top spring and summer price paid for a Shorthorn bull went to Phillip Funks who sold Baron Cumberland to T. J. Coglon and Son for 459 dollars. Coglon searched the state for a suitable bull and bought Cumberland Cumberland II and Cumberland II were also among five bulls Funke sold totaling 1040 dollars. Funke farms 145 bulls in Prussia township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Funks
Cumberland
T. J. Coglon
Prussia Township
Cumberland Choice
P. BE. Morriessy
Winterset
Cumberland Diamond II
R. D. Mayes
Grenfield
Cumberland II
N. W. Headley
Greenfield
Bud
Andy Chambers
Stuart
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Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank Crest
Fey
Club House
Pork Bean
Sunkist
National Auto Parts Co
W. Union St
Mrs. Skinner
Brookhart
Twilights
Chautauqua, N. Y
Miss Guthrie
Henry Ripplinger
Clyde Carr
John Musmaker
James Moon
Chas. Pearce
J. L. Moyer
Son Weldon
Rose Eatinger
Hazel Jenkins
Graydon Capps
W. H. Smith
Neva Sinner
Lloyd Inlow
Jane Black
Stella
Cres
Kensington Club
George Smith
Myrtle Wiley
Anna Strong
Adda Culver
Strauss Dry Goods
OUR Millinery Department
Velie
F. O. B. Moline
Gardner
Independent Garage
Pine ST
Will Denley
J. M. Fann
Mr. Fann
Afton Book Club
Emma Palmer
Bessie Kentner
Taft
Europe
FN Supreme Court
William Howard Taft
Regina
Montreal
Howard Kelley
Grand Trunk Railway
Mrs. Taft
Major Currie
White Star Dominion Lines
Tafts
Murray Bay
Quebec
Vale Neu
Kelley
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