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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1925
Page
6
A jumble of 1920s style classified notices listing items for sale including cows cottage and vehicles, various furniture pieces, and chicks. Also ads for painting and paper hanging services jobs opportunities abstract loans and rental apartments with contact phone numbers and addresses.
The Boyds perform musical entertainment at the M E church tomorrow night followed by a Friday showing of the play Daddy Long Legs. Children under 10 admitted free.
Barber shop under Creston National Bank at Pine and Montgomery Streets invites ladies and children. Three skilled barbers operate in a union shop and welcome patronage from the community. Dale E. Boyer signs the notice.
The Danielson family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of Mrs. Ida Peterson and for the beautiful floral offerings. Frank Danielson, Mrs. Andy Danielson, and relatives.
Charles Frolick of Des Moines arrived in Creston on Tuesday to spend a few days handling local business interests.
In Mount Pleasant May 13 the jury found Shellhouse guilty of violating a city ordinance by participating in an "unconstitutional display" on the streets. The judge instructed the panel that free speech protects expression, but driving a decorated car through Wayland could breach local order.
In Columbus Nebraska Mrs. Henry Wilkes, 72, died from burns after her flannel nightgown caught fire lighting a kitchen stove. Her daughter Mrs. August Lauske and Mr. Wilkes were severely burned on hands and arms while aiding her. In Moscow Leon Trotzky was elected to the Soviet presidium by the federal congress, drawing an ovation from the congress.
Paavo Nurmi plans to add outdoor records to his indoor string before sailing May 28. He targets the mile in 4 10.2 and the half mile 1 52.1, matching his own times. In Waterbury Louis Kid Kahlan and Kid Sullivan are set for a May 22 bout.
Miss Ethel Jones arrives in Creston for a short business visit from DeKalb Mo. Mrs Minnie Bergman of Otuka arrives in Creston to visit sister Mrs A Stottlemeyer. Mrs L C Wyllie of Bridgewater stops en route to Willises for relatives. Mr and Mrs J F Newcastle of Des Moines return home after business here. Pauline Schorr returns from Colorado Springs to Creston. Mr and Mrs L B Black depart for Griswold to visit daughter Mrs Arthur Sasse.
Chicago May 12 Joseph Yellow Kid Weil famed confidence man was arrested with four associates in connection with three bank robberies netting 500000 Detectives found him in a hotel room wearing a purple robe He claimed reform after Joliet Johnson release but later faced fraud charges In Milwaukee and other sites authorities tied the same gang to two more heists including a 184000 loss in Chenoa Illinois Two others were held in Milwaukee and at a brokerage face stolen liberty bonds
Memphis Tennessee May 13 Army engineers search the Mississippi banks for missing crew as salvage operations continue aboard the government steamer Norman now 55 feet under. Earl Simonson the ice man was recovered nearby. the death toll remains 23 with twenty still missing.
Jay Moats of Bridgewater spent Tuesday here attending to business and visiting with friends. Miss Mona Siddons of Prescott visited with friends and attended the evening dance. H. L. Trump left Des Moines for a few days of business. Mrs. J. H. Carrot of Chariton arrived for a visit with Mrs. J. A. Cornell. Mrs. Ortha Jane left for Afton to visit over the weekend with the Hields. J. J. Miller of Ottumwa arrived in Creston for a few days on business.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Culver of 705 South Pine street entertained guests Tuesday at an evening party at their home. The social gathering featured dainty refreshments and cordial conversation.
Mrs Fred Fisher entertained the Wednesday club today with a 1 o'clock luncheon at Lowana Hotel followed by an afternoon of bridge.
Mrs. Raymond Culver hosted a 4 to 6 pm birthday party at 705 South Pine Street for daughter Thelma's eleventh birthday. Guests included Elsie Ingraham Mamie Petershon LeRoy Petershon Margaret Searle Maxine Corl Geraldine Cartwright Vivian Cartwright Helen Curth Sophia Carthe Thelma Able Dorothy Jaundry Darlene Fynch Maxine Weterick Mikee Rowland Margaret Collings Anna Green Maurine Albough. Assistants were Mrs. L. E. Cartwright Mrs. Walter Petershon and Miss Grounds.
Mrs. S N Wilkins of 803 West Adams street hosted the Afternoon Club with a 1 o'clock luncheon at her home. After luncheon the group spent the afternoon playing bridge.
A public dance Tuesday evening at the Knights of Columbus hall drew 60 couples. An orchestra provided music for the dancers and the event continued from 9 p.m. to midnight.
E Harkness and M J Jordan made a business trip to Messena on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Farquiar have returned to their home in Orient after a short visit here.
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