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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1925
Page
3
Creston Daily Advertiser issues indicate the Creston Advertiser-Gasette Co publishers Carl Davenport and W A Roseberry. The note states postal publication rights and AP news use restrictions, with republication rights reserved. The document is a historic newspaper masthead style disclaimer from Creston Iowa.
Creston High School announced results from the domestic arts civies contest held Thursday and Friday afternoon. Judges declared winners in three classes underwear dresses and aprons across two divisions with students Adnel Leonard Margaret Agnew Florence McCain Margaret Black Helen Jackson Bessie Lucas Lola Peterson Ora Frazier Gladys Boden Marjory Otis Nina Brotherton Thelma Wyatt and others placing in first second and third as listed.
Florence McCain earned third in third division with underwear from 2:30 to 4. Emma Kline placed first in underwear while Eileen McDonald and Darlene Benson took second and third. Fiona White led dresses with Marie Britten second and Gladys Corbin third. Rachael Hopkinson topped aprons with Emma Kline second and Gertrude Bandura third. Ona Frazier won first over all in underwear and Margaret Black, Thelma Wycoff, and Miss Streepy led dresses and domestic art. Judges and mothers praised the work of Mrs. R Emerson, Mrs. Joe Goodsel and Miss M Wilson and the exhibit was postponed to Friday.
Katharine Keiper of Benton County died at her son’s home in Atkins Iowa at 94. A pioneer settler since the 1860s she is survived by six children 32 grandchildren 87 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. The obituary notes her long life in the county and her family legacy.
A heat wave pushes temperatures to 102 at Boon e and Waterloo 101 in Charles City Fort Dodge and Marshalltown at 100 and 94 to 99 elsewhere in the state. Independence May 22 Joseph Odren aged 93, last survivor of the Union army detail that captured Jeff Davis, dies at his daughter’s home. Waterloo May 23 Wilbur W Marsh famed Guernsey breeder is named the first honorary member by the Iowa College Dairy Cattle Club in Ames.
Invitations sent to 134 Iowa golf and country clubs to enter the state women's tournament at Sunnyside Country Club July 28 to 31. Last year Cedar Rapids drew 16 clubs. this year organizers aim for a record field. Association president is Mrs. L W Bryant of Waterloo. secretary is Mrs. H W Sigworth. An entry fee of 5 ends by July 15. MadisonWisconsin defeated Minnesota in a dual track meet 88 1 3 to 46 2 3. Chicago May 23 University
Chicago handed Illinois a lopsided loss by 18 to 2, delivering a decisive scoreline in their golf match yesterday.
South Dakota teams shine at Morningside College as finals loom. South Dakota University tops qualifiers with standout Oscar Wible from Nebraska Wesleyan setting a conference record in the shot put. Morningside College follow with 11 qualifiers. South Dakota State and Creighton each eight, North Dakota five. Other schools add fewer entries.
In Amesia on May 25 preliminary events of the state high school track meet saw three sprinters tied the state record with 10 seconds in the 100 yard dash. Curry of Grinnell Johnson of Fort Dodge and Schell of appears among the top performers.
Perry notes the joint record holders Hoyt of Greenfield and Cuhl of Cedar Rapids. Curry tied the record in the first heat but failed to reach the finals after finishing third in the semi finals. Richard Zvacek of Wahlington high Cedar Rapids shone by qualifying in pole vault high jump shot put and broad jump.
Cedar Rapids May 23 Carl Jordan attorney for Dan O Neal indicted at Clinton for the murder of Mr and Mrs Homer Brownfield at Low Moor asked Monday or Tuesday for arraignment and a special jury at the June term to try the negro He will summon 15 or 20 witnesses to prove alibi saying they have nothing on him The double Brownfield case involves William Buck Mc Laughlin white and Daniel O Neal of Cedar Rapids Clinton county authorities await word from O Neals attorney
Huppmobile announces pricing for its Four Touring Car and Roadster at 1225 dollars and a two door passenger coupe or sedan variant at 350 dollars. The lineup emphasizes affordable family mobility and S775 is cited as a price figure.
Special Prosecutor George Claussen says timing of O Neal arraignment and whether a special jury will be summoned for trial in June terms depends on the defendants desires and court action.
Police early today sought two young men who attacked a 19 year old girl near Weet 9th and Wellington streets shortly after midnight. The victim, with torn clothing and a facial wound requiring stitches on her upper lip, was taken to a doctor’s office for treatment.
Paris May 22 Financial credits for the ongoing French campaign in Morocco against Abd el Krim invading tribesmen will be asked of parliament Monday by the cabinet. Socialist pressures are expected to mount against General Lyautry's operations led by Pierre Renaudel. Premier Painleve says operations proceed normally.
In Dubuque on May 23 delegates of the Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs vote to withhold endorsement of the child labor amendment. Officers will be elected late this afternoon and a convention city chosen for next year as the gathering closes with a dinner and stunt programs tonight.
Four men blew open the safe of the First National Bank of Bourbon in Plymouth Indiana early today and fled with about 15000 in cash. Bank employees were unharmed and no arrests were reported. Investigating officers were reviewing security records and nearby surveillance footage.
Rock Island report says Ernie Walker 28 of Vienna Missouri was killed and Cedric Greenwood 30 of Hoopole Missouri likely fatally injured when their car was struck by a Rock Island express train at a grade crossing in Annawan Illinois about 10:30 AM. Samuel Appleton 83 longtime editor of the Woeet Publishing Company in St Paul Minnesota died last night at his home. he was grandson of Daniel Webster and born in Bowton.
In Vacation district court notice is given that the last will of Racial Mead will be probated. A hearing is set for Saturday June 6 1925 at 1 30 PM after a single publication in the Advertiser Gazette. Clerk GEO C FIGGINS seals the order. attorney BE L Carroll appears.
A special execution from the Union County District Court will sell at public auction at the Creston courthouse for cash the property described as Lot 2 Block 18 in High and Baker's First Addition to Creston. The sale lists Kasper Heinbuch Margaret Heinbuch and Ethel Henry as debtors, to satisfy a judgment in favor of J W Haakison for 1646.89 plus costs. Sale date June 1 1925 at 1 pm. May 8 1925. N F Collings Sheriff. Publication dates May 9 16 23.
Notice is given that an instrument in writing purporting to be the will of Sylvenia Carver deceased has been admitted for hearing. By order of court the hearing on proof is fixed for Friday May 29 1925 at 2 30 PM. The seal of the court is affixed this May 23 1925. Adam Pickett Atty
Pianist director Frank W Hodek a well known concert pianist and head of choral and orchestral groups will appear with his Nightingale Orchestra at the McKinley Park Pavilion Creston on Saturday June 6. He aims to elevate American dance music to a high plane following Paul Whiteman’s example, presenting waltzes fox trots and one steps in uplifting arrangements.
Mrs C E Palmer of Battle Creek Michigan testifies that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased severe menstrual pains and swelling, restored energy, and calmed nerves. She encourages others to write for experiences and continues use of the remedy.
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