Women’s Home Missionary Society Elects Officers
The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church met at Mrs. A. D. Briggs’s home on North Sycamore Street. Mrs. Brown was reelected president and Mrs. Western vice-president. other officers including recording secretary, corresponding secretary, mite-box secretary, supply secretary, evangelism secretary, enigmas secretary and treasurer were reelected. A short program followed and the next meeting is planned for July 27 at Mrs. J. A. Spangler’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Afernoon
A. D. Briggs
North Sycamore Street
Matt Western
W.S. Brown
Brown
Western
A. W Tucker
Frank Main
Mary Crawford
J. A. Spangler
Pettinger Hosts H G L Bridge Club Evening
The H G L Bridge Club met at Mr and Mrs Ernest J Pettinger 507 West Irving Street for a social night. Prize winners were Mrs Glenn Bryant and William Hill with refreshments served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. L. Bridge Club
Ernest J. Pettinger
West Irving Street
Raymond Ballreich
Orley Martin
Glenn Bryant
William Hill
Priscilla Club Meeting Hosted By Mrs Bucknell
Mrs Bucknell hosted the Priscilla club yesterday afternoon at 1006 North Elm Street Bridge and five hundred were the division of the afternoon. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be on July 13 at the home of Mrs Joe Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bucknell
Priscilla Club
North Elm Street Bridge
Joe Evans
Dorcas Society Meeting At Mrs Wilsons Home
Mrs M A Wilson assisted by Mrs Archie Wilson hosted the Dorcas Society at 606 North Maple Street. A vocal solo by Miss Lillian Wilson followed devotionals. Mrs Robert Johns, soon leaving Creston, received a gift from Mrs Frank Miller. John Peterson was elected vice president to fill a vacancy. Receptions were served. next meeting set for July 13 at Salem Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Wilson
Archie Wilson
Dorcas Society
North Maple Street
Lillian Wilson
Robert Johns
Creston
Frank Miller
John Peterson
Salem Lutheran Church
Miss Josephine Sheppard Hosts Bridge Evening
The Carnifidatum home at 210 Myrtle Street hosted a bridge evening with Miss Margaret Riley as guest. Miss Margaret O Rourke won first prize and Miss Helen O Rourke took the consolation. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnifidatum Club
Josephine Sheppard
Myrtle Street
Margaret Riley
Bridge
Margaret O'Rourke
Helen O'Rourke
B Y Club Social Hosted by Miss Hayner
Miss Mary Hayner hosted the B Y club gathering with guest Miss Grace Sullivan. The evening featured social time and a game of five hundred, with Mrs Kenneth Crandall taking first prize and Mrs E Streepy earning the consolation. A two course luncheon followed served by the hostess for Mrs Carol Lamb of 504 North Oak Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hayner
B. Y
Grace Sullivan
Kenneth Crandall
E. Streepy
Carol Lamb
North Oak Street
Zhonta Campfire Plans Concession at McKinley Park
Zhonta Campfire outlines plans to operate a concession during the Fourth of July event at McKinley Park. The notice details vendor setup, product offerings, and expected crowd flow for the holiday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zhonta
McKinley Park
Crest City A. F. & A.M Lodge Meeting Notice
Lodge notices announce meetings for Crest City A. F. and A. M. with free carriage provided if the advertiser is informed before each gathering. Telephone 42.
July Celebration at Zhonta Campfire Honors Given
A meeting at Zhonta Campfire yesterday afternoon at the guardian Mrs. Harold Arnold home concluded July celebrations. Several members were awarded Camp Fire honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zhonta
the Guardian
Harold Arnold
West End Community Club Luncheon Held at Iowana Hotel
Mrs W H Owens hosted the West End Community club with guest Mrs Harry Trice of St Joseph Mo at a 1 o'clock luncheon at the Iowana hotel. Following the meal bridge was played with Mrs Florence Spurr winning high honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Owens
West End
Harry Trice
St. Joseph
Iowana Hotel
Florence Spurr
Work To Quit Cabinet Post For Hoover Campaign
Washington reports Dr. Hubert Work secretary of the interior and chairman of the Republican National Committee will resign to join Herbert Hoover's western campaign. James W. Good, who led Hoover's pre convention drive, will handle western votes. Work anticipates relief from the cabinet and supports Hoover while predicting Democratic defeat with Governor Smith as the rival.
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Washington
Herbert
Hoover
Work
Smith
Bluebeard Seized After Worldwide Beer and Love Scam
A French murderer known as the Bluebeard of southern France was identified as Pierre Rey also called Jerome Prat. He fled France for four days and was captured in Algiers after police found a woman’s watch on him and a 12 000 franc check. Police fear further victims as investigations reveal many letters from eager women and corpses of three fiancés found.
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Marseilles
France
Africa
Algier
Pierre Rey
Jerome Prat
Rey
Algiers
Frances
Firs
Rey Tende
Speak Up and Tell Your Wants Like Old Bounce
Rhymed farmer talk urges speaking out to voice needs and desires. A simple lesson shows Old Bounce getting his crust when he speaks, then applies to readers that clarity of wish helps the world learn our ardent hopes. The note ends with Johnny Meyers relinquishing the middleweight title and planning to wrestle as light heavyweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bounce
Old Bounce
Mrs Hughes and Mrs Jones Plan Neb Colorado Auto Trip
Mrs Esther Hughes and Mrs Bonnie Jones expect to depart Sunday for a motor trip through Nebraska and Colorado. They will travel by automobile. Word arrives that Mr and Mrs L W Pawek run a tea room at Shenandoah in summer and will return to Creston so Mr Pawek can resume coaching duties in Creston schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Hughes
Bonnie Jones
Nebraska
Colorado
L. W. Pawek
Shenandoah
Creston
Pawek
Memorial service honors late Des Moines educator
Obituary notes the funeral for Meritt Williams of Creston and Salem ties. Des Moines relatives attend. pallbearers include nephews from Creston and Greenfield. Interment at Graceland Cemetery on June 20 at 2 30 p m.
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W. W. Wallace
Kansas City
Graceland Cemetery
Lettie van Doren
Des Moines
Charles Walton
Itha Williams
Lloyd Heinly
G. W. Wallae
Greenfield
A. H. Horton
Cromwell
Clyde Lines
Orient
H. B Cunningham
Mary Elizabeth
Woodvile
Defensive bidding strategy in bridge play
The article discusses when to bid or pass after an opponent opens. It emphasizes two quick tricks as a baseline, the dangers of overreaching or boosting, and the need to balance defense with saving the game. It also covers score context and asks players to assess if their hand has about 1 1 2 quick tricks before bidding.
In Memoriam Meritt A. Kanoff Pioneer Iowa Businessman Dead
Meritt A Kanoff born October 13 1860 in Muscatine County Iowa lived with parents in various Iowa towns before moving to Union County in 1878 He worked for Heinly Brothers then ran his own business in Creston Horton and Topeka He retired after his wife’s 1918 death moved back to Creston and died June 27 after a long illness He is survived by a sister Mrs George
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meritt A. Kanoff
Muscatine County
Iowa
Union County
Creston
William Kanoff
Heinly Brothers
Horton
California
Topeka
Frank Keehn
Roy Cunningham
George
Courtney May Resume Flight Late Today
Horta Azores June 30 Captain Frank T Courtney delayed yesterday from continuing his flight to New York hoped to take off today for Halifax. Sergeant Fred Pierce, mechanic, could not obtain a duplicate of a broken dynamo part for the wireless unit. He fashioned the part from brass as the crew deemed the wireless essential for navigation over clouds before the 2900 mile hop to Nova Scotia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horta
Island of Fayal
Azores
Frank T. Courtney
New York
Halifax
Fred Pierce
Nova Scotia
Iowa Briefs Move on Democratic Veterans and Prohibition
Des Moines Iowa Legionaire editor Des Moines secretary of a permanent organization of democratic veterans formed at a Houston convention. Sioux City prohibition HQ moved from Sioux City to Des Moines tomorrow by Deputy Administrator G A Brunson. Des Moines former Iowa legislator William L King reported under indictment in Pittsburgh for alleged conspiracy in liquor evidence while secretary of the Pittsburgh citizens league. Des Moines Mayor John McVicar removed W B Barney Jr milk inspector for a second time amid doctored milk analyses claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frank Miles
Iowa Legionaire
Houston
Sioux City
Iowa
G. A. Brunson
William L. King
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Citizens League
John McVicar
W. B. Barney, Jr
Barney
State Dairy
Church Services and Meetings Listed in Local Notices
Trinity Lutheran Church at 1002 West Montgomery hosts Sunday school at 10 a.m. and divine service at 11 a.m. Voters meeting after service. Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints announces July 1 services at O. F hall with Sunday school 10 a.m. preaching 11 a.m. religio 7 p.m. church services 8 p.m. Ralph Wicker is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
West
Montgomery Street
Lossner
Reorganized
Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints
O. F
Ralph Wicker
First Congregational Church Sunday Schedule and Services
The First Congregational Church lists Sunday school at 10 a m supervised by Mrs Joe Richardson. Morning worship at 11 includes the Lord s Supper with Miss Ewlyn Hughes singing and a brief ministerial address. Intermediate Endeavor at 545 led by Miss Wilma Disbrow. Senior Endeavor at 630 led by Mr Harold Graham. George E Mitchell minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Richardson
Ewlyn Hughes
Wilma Disbrow
Harold Graham
George E. Mitchell
Reverend J A Dillinger Preaches at Morning Service
Preaching and communion observed. An 11 Young People's meeting is scheduled for 6 30. Rev J A Dillinger will preach in the morning as part of the church schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People
J. A. Dillinger
Annual church meeting and officer election notice
Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning service at 11 a m mark the annual business meeting. B Y P U at 7 pm urges attendance to start the new year strong and to have all society officers’ reports ready for presentation.
Community Christian Church Services and Schedule
The notice lists a morning Bible school at 10 with classes for all ages, an 11 o’clock sermon and communion by Vivian Twyford on Jesus of Nazareth Passeth By, a 6:45 p.m. Christian Endeavor, and a 7:45 p.m. sermon by Vivian Twyford on What Shall I Do To Be Saved, with chorus music by Mrs. McKeen. Public invited. H. H. Twyford, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Christian Church
Vivian Twyford
Jesus of Nazareth
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Fourth of July Break
The Methodist Episcopal Church lists 9 45 a m church school led by J L Nickle with classes for all ages, 11 00 a m sacrament of the Lord's supper, reception of members, 70 Epworth and Oxford Leagues meet, 8 00 p m pastor preaches on Christ's Ideal Man. Official board meets Monday. no mid week service due to Fourth of July. Charles W Graham pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Oxford
Charles W. Graham
First Church of Christ Scientist Event Notes
First Church of Christ Scientist at 104 North Oak will hold Sunday services at 11 o clock with the lesson subject God. A Wednesday meeting is postponed and Sunday school begins at 10 a m Reading room hours are Wednesday and Saturday 2 to 4 p m except holidays An annual meeting is set for Thursday evening at 8 o'clock Public invited to services and to visit the reading room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Oak Street
Communion Service at First Presbyterian Church
Tomorrow morning the congregation will celebrate the Communion of the Lord's Supper. Bible school starts 9:45 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. C E Society at 6:30 p.m. No evening services in July and August. Robert H. Robinson, minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
C. E. Society
Robert H. Robinson
Salvation Army Weekend Meetings Announced
The Salvation Army hosts a weekend program with Saturday 7 pm open air and 8 pm indoor meetings, Sunday 11 am holiness service, 2:30 pm Sunday school, 6:30 pm Y P S, and a special Sunday night commissioning of local officers. Captain and Mrs. Slous lead, topic Some of the Bible's Home Run Hitters.
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A. Slous
Iowa City athletes set for Olympic team trials in Cambridge
Frank J. Cuhel the University of Iowa hurdler and George Baird of the Hawkeye track squad left for Cambridge last night to compete in the final Olympic trials. Cuhel will run the 400 meter hurdles and Baird seeks a spot in the 400 meter dash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Frank J. Cuhel
University of Iowa
George Baird
Hawkeye
Cambridge
Cuhel
Baird
Wedding Day Turmoil Tests Bertie Lou and Rod
Bertie Lou Ward faces a looming threat as ex lover Lila Marsh disrupts their union with a bold kiss and jealous whispers. Rod and Bertie Lou retreat to a lakeside idyll then return to a new home, hoping to shield their marriage from Lila’s intrusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie Lou Ward
Rod Bryer
Lila Marsh
Rod
Bertie Lou
Lila
Bertie
Lou
Vacation Bible School Pupils Given Diplomas
Continued from page one Read about students at a Vacation Bible School receiving diplomas amid a flood of congratulatory messages. The piece highlights a telegram from the New York governor and his gracious reply noting the high standard set by Woodrow Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Smith
Woodrow Wilson
Ring Results Milwaukee Red Fry Defeats Azzarella in Knockout
In Milwaukee Red Fry defeated Joe Azzarella by knockout in the second round. Louis New from Milwaukee stopped Jack Nitti in the fifth round. Des Moines saw Billy Rolfe KO Jimmy Robinson in Des Moines’s arena in the second round.
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Milwaukee
Red Fry
St. Paul
Joe Azzarella
Louis New
Jack Nitti
Des Moines
Billy Rolfe
Chicago
Jimmy Robinson
Fort Des Moines
Davenport
Jack Malone
Billy Atkinson
San Francisco
Genaro Pino
Cuba
Charlie Genaro
New York
San Diego
Calif
Lorenzo Sison
Fillipino
Flash Hastings
Nebraska
Seattle
Wash
Billy Petrolle
Fargo
N D
Doc Snell
Tacoma
Drew
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Nurses
Sorosis Society
Newcomers Society
Christian Missionary Hospital Society
Loyal Workers Methodist Brotherhood
Woodman Circle
Odette Club
Ruthean
U. S. W. V. Ladies Aid Society
M. E
Ramona Club
Kings Daughter's Sequoia Club
Live Wire Club
South Hill
Kensington
W. B.A. Carnifidatum Club
Zhonta Campfire
Methodist Society
H. G. L. Club
B. Y. Club
Crest City A. F
A.M
Mrs. Owens
J. Edward Tufft
The
Associated Press
Johnny Meyers
Bishop
South
Palestine
O. G. Herbrecht
Willis G. Royce
Findley Harvard
Bobby Pierson
Dorothy Mae Vandewater
Marian Jane Hatfield
Mary Jane Ellis
Helen Mae DeWitt
Eunice Diers
Robert Dean Keefe
Charlotte Pringle
Dale Hayden
Jack V. Willis
Millie Maxine Dean
Richard Englund
Robert Berrien
Marvin Pitcock
Wayne Jackson
Albert O'Connell
Lyonel Chew
Merton Shiffer
Roberta Allen
Union Department
Betty Shay
Mary Kiddoo
Martha Kiddoo
Joan Holmes
Marcia Gault
Lillian Group
Vivian Wilson
Ruth York
Irene Blanchard
Gerald Tillman
Wayne Gifford
Ronald Johnson
Earl Jabaret
Francis Crigger
Lois Brown
Marjorie Shay
Charlotte FE. Jackson
Velma Anderson
West Mae Disbrow
Mae Ruth Sims
Darlene Walters
Judy Marie Campbell
Virginia Lacey
Neema Carlson
Mabel Johnson
Louis <Rominga
James F Thompson
Donald Mulberg
Bradford Jackson
Charles Burkland
Harvey Evans
Darine Gildemaster
Viola van DeWater
Jeulah Reed
Irene Woodward
Betty Joss
Ellen Ide
Maxine Lamb
Lucile Vifford
Mildred Townsend
Virginia Vietch
Darline Bristow
Erla Waltz
Worthy West
Dorothy Bridge
Evelyn Fust
Mary Fust
Dorothy Stearns
Rene Blazek
Florence Brown
Laurene Jutts
Ruth Cabaret
Way
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Memoriam
Courtney
FIRST
Congregational Church
First Baptist Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. L. Nickle
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
First Presbyterian Church
Salvation Army
Ames
Tracr Star-Clipper
Audubon Republican
Iowa State College
Ove
Ruth Dewey Groves
N2 Picne
Red
Mrs Ward
Wayville
Lakeside
Bertie Lou Bryer
Roddy
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