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Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1927

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Marines Land in Shanghai Amid Cantonese Manifesto

American and British troops manned key lines around the Shanghai international settlement as Cantonese commander Pai Tsung-Hsi issued a manifesto denying anti foreign aims while seeking to end imperialist systems by propaganda. Casualties were reported as Marines helped guard the area amid ongoing clashes and looting.

Shanghai Pai Tsung- Hsi Pai America Marine Washington Navy Department Williams China International Settlement Chapei

Sapiro Takes Floor As His Own Attorney

Aaron Sapiro pressed his libel case against Henry Ford as he argued in federal court. He read from Dearborn Independent issues and asserted the articles were libelous while jurors watched him closely.

Detroit Aaron Sapiro Henry Ford Federal District Court William Henry Gallagher William J. Cameron Dearborn Independent Sapiro Gallaghr Otto Kahn Bernard Baruch California

French Consuls General Vow to Maintain Shanghai Order

The French consuls general declared today their intention to uphold security and order in Shanghai amid ongoing tensions. Officials emphasized coordination with local authorities and the protection of civilians and French interests.

Shanghai

Missing Wife Body Found In Potomac Mystery Remains

Washington authorities identify a body found in the Potomac as Mrs. Gladys Houck wife of Dr. Knute Houck former St Elizabeths physician missing since December 17. Dr Houck in nervous condition fled to Wisconsin then Albany Oregon with his mother plans to relocate.

Washington Potomac River Madison, Wils Knute Houck St. Elizabeth's Hospital Gladys Houck Hornell N. Y Gallingers Hospital Houck St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Baltimore Wisconsin la Crosse Wits Albany Ore Mary Houck

On the Air Good Programs on the Air

A listing of radio programs for Wednesday night March 23 featuring KGO WGHP WABO WJZ KYW WEAF WDAF and WBBM with orchestras operas plays and a late night musical program. The schedule runs from 7 to 12 central time and includes Nell Gwynne and the Futty Club.

KGO Little Symphony Orchestra WGHP WABO Judge Lynch WJZ KYW WEAF Nell Gwynne WDAF WBBM

Bandit Fails to Loot Southern Rail Car

An unidentified bandit, still at large, robbed the Carolina Special express car at Asheville but fled after his revolver discharged, leaving $550 in a nearby satchel. Messenger J H MePeters was bound briefly and burned by powder from the weapon. Officials suspect the bandit boarded near Baltimore as the train slowed.

Asheville N. C Southern Railroad J. H. MePeters Baltimore

Amateur and Pro Meet in Southern Open Atlanta Event

Amateur and pro golfers gather in Atlanta on March 23 for a 72 hole Southern Open at East Lake. Bobby Jones leads the amateurs while Walter Hagen captains the professionals in a record field of over 150 players. The top prize reaches $4 000 with large silver plates as trophies.

Atlanta Bobby Jones East Lake Walter Hagen

Higbee Youth Returns to Ames for School Duties

Ralph Higbee Osborne returns to Ames after visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs D W Higbee and his mother Mrs Lila Higbee Osborne. He resumes his school duties this morning.

Ralph Higbee Ocxborne D. W. Higbee Lila Higbee Osborne Ames

Speakers Named for South Central Iowa Teachers Meet

The South Central Iowa Teachers Association convention in Creston runs March 31 to April 1 at Creston High School with speakers from Illinois Iowa Nebraska and Chicago among others. Noted figures include Francis G. Blair Thomas J. Kirby Ellis A Graff J W Searson Rubyn Chin John H Beveridge Charles H Judd Adrian Newens Mabel Snedaker and Mayme Schow. The district Parent Teacher Association meets April 1 with Creston groups hosting dinners and entertainment.

Iowa Teachers’ Asociation Parent-teachers’ Association Francis G. Blair Ilinois Thomas J. Kirby University of Iowa Ellis A. Graff Indianapolis Indiana J. W. Searson University of Nebraska Rubyrn Chin National Dairy Council Chicago John H. Beveridge Omaha Charles H. Judd University of Chicago Adrian Newens University School of Music Lincoln, Neb Mabel Snedaker The State University of Iowa Mayme Schow

Mrs Shafter Shobe Visits Chicago Relative

Mrs Shafter Shobe returned home this morning from a visit at Chicago where she was the guest of her sister Mrs Peggy Reeder. Mrs W T Lamb left for Lincoln Nebraska to visit her daughter Miss Gladys Lamb a University of Nebraska student. Mrs C L Hickok and son Robert left for Pueblo Colorado to stay a month or six weeks visiting Mrs Hickoks daughter Mrs Frank Beahe.

Shafter Shobe Chicago Mrs Shobe Peggy Reeder W. T. Lamb Lincoln Neb Gladys Lamb University of Nebraska C. L. Hickok Robert Pueblo Col

Barber Sill Ad Amended Passed House

The Iowa House approved the Stoddard McFarlane bill to regulate barbering by 73 to 27 and sent it back to the Senate with amendments. It creates a state board for examination and sanitation inspections, lowers registration to $1, and cuts training to one year while banning facial blemish removals.

State House Des Moines Iowa House of Representatives Stoddard-McFarlane Senate Stoddard-McFarlan Iowa Faiouse of Representatives State Board of

Dinner Dance by Bethany Commandery Knights Templar

Members and guests gathered at the Mattimic temple for a banquet and ball hosted by Bethany Commandery Knights Templar. About 100 attended including out of town guests. Browne's Victorian provided music for the dinner and dance.

Bethany Commandery Knights Templar Mattimic Temple Musie Browne Charles Begg Henry LaForgue Frank Boortz J. W. Alderon Eastern Star H. FE. Halden FL. Wells Lenox Tom Given Omaha Creston

Long Time Resident of Afton Dies

Maurice Dailey a longtime Union county resident died at his Atto m home aged 82 after two weeks illness. He worked as a railroad employe in his early life and lived on a farm near Afton before moving to town three months ago. He is survived by his widow and four children James of Afton Dan of Des Moines John of Washington state and Mr Dun lavey of Chicago. Funeral services are set for Thursday at St. Edwards church in Afton at 10 o clock.

Maurice Dailey Union County Attom Mr. Dailey Afton al Meer Afton

Senate Budget Probes Expenditures and Staffing Limits

The article reports on a Senate inquiry into a 675000 budget expenditure, its purposes and approval, plus whether staffing limits and temporary assistance were observed. It also requests department transfers and reasons for them, noting the budget bill action and Des Moines timing. Senator Ralph Thompson, newly sworn in, cast his first vote on a highway safety resolution.

Senate State House Des Mines Ralph WU. Thompson Muscatine-Louisa Thompson Sam F. Wilson Monrdng Sun Browne Highway Commission Claims Committee Guairman

Burt Creston mayoral rally fills Creston court room

At a Creston court house meeting, M L Burt and the Better Creston team drew a full crowd as supporters and opponents clashed over law enforcement economy and city reform. Burt denied Nazi or Klansman ties while opposing candidates sought to shape the race.

R. O Court House M.L. Burt Creston If & Premium Matty Burt Citizens George D. Newsomb August Dage M. L. Burt Prt

Kiwanis Club Presents Local Musical Evening

The Creston Kiwanis met at the Iowa hotel for a weekly dinner as a high school girls quartet led the program with Mildred Allen Lola Reckner Madge McNeese and Ruth Reeves on piano Dorothy Giffey. Juanita Persels sang solos with Mrs C J Piddick accompanying William K Finefield with Thomas Hawking Ages Moran with Margaret Farrell at the piano. T Feelhaver described an attendance contest in Period B of ten weeks. RK Baker secretary spoke on club attendance. Guests included D G Loetscher Jack Stafford C J Fiddick C C Housh of Norfolk Neb and Nate Buck.

Creston Kiwaniis Club Lowa Mildred Allen Lola Reckner Madge McNeese Ruth Reeves Dorothy Giffey Juanita Persels Thomas Hawking Ages Moran Margaret Farrell T. Feelhaver Mr. Feelhaver RK. H. Baker D. G. Loetscher Jack Stafford C. J. Fiddick C. C. Housh Norfolk, Neb Nate Buck

Nobbies Hold Off Clearfield In Narrow High School Win

Creston Nobbies beat Clearfield 38 to 37 on the high school court. Nobbies led from the start with a four point edge in the third quarter before securing the close victory. Creston players included Collings Sipherd Strunce Rhodes and Cox with several substitutions. Clearfield started Clares Morey Ruth Rood and Reith with minor lineup changes.

Creston Nobbies Clearfield Nobby Creston Collings Sipherd Strunce Rhodes Cox Reck Reck~ Nor For Sipherd, Novatne For Strunce Sipherd Strunece Novatne Clares Morey Ruth Rood Reith

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