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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1919
Page
2
Editor and manager credits show Dean Taylor and Zaura RB with subscription terms. Carrier and mail options list weekly monthly and quarterly rates, though many figures appear garbled.
The Fairfield Board of Education elected a large slate of teachers for the coming year across high, middle, and elementary schools. Appointments include O. F. Nixon as principal, Cora Porter and Mary Fisher in mathematics, Helen Bean and Annette McLean in English, Florence Roth in Latin, and many more across grade levels and special subjects.
Dr J F Clarke of this city who organized Hospital Unit RR in service in France for over a year has been advanced from major to lieutenant colonel. Ira N Crow of Marengo and Wehman of Burlington from Unit R promoted from lieutenants to captains. No date for return home. unit likely to stay in France several weeks.
The Cedar Falls Record reports rising anger as rumors emerge that the governor accepted a $5,000 bribe in return for a rapist pardon. An affidavit by A William Rathbun’s father details the claim, stirring public suspicion while officials seek further clarity before the assembly concludes its work.
Fairfield held a quiet election as the Citizen's ticket won with minimal turnout. Mayor R H Munro was re elected with 319 of 828 votes. Assessor and park commissioner contests were light, with Deardorff the top vote getter at 324. new officials to be sworn in tonight per April first Tuesday deadline.
Captain McKendrick makes his first Parsons appearance sharing vivid war memories at Barhydt Chapel this evening at 6 45. Fairfield residents are invited to attend and hear the war story. Professor Carter resumes teaching at Parsons biologic department after Red Cross service abroad. He told chapel of experiences yesterday morning. Henry Blough, honorably discharged, may return next fall for business. Ballard Hall social showcased the new piano donated by C E McDaniel and Harriet McDaniel of Ottumwa. Local campus visitors included Rev W R Keesey and his sons. George Kilpatrick, student at University of Illinois, spent the weekend with family after visiting Kirkeville relatives.
Gondrecourt France reports that the Eighty-eighth division is not on sailing lists up to July 1. Plans shift from return to late summer with continued training. Efforts focus on permanent billets, warm lodgings, and steady wood supply as construction advances to improve comfort for soldiers in France.
The piano students of Mr. Wilbur E. Keesey will perform in a recital Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. in Prof. Moorhead's studio. The program lists pieces by Kohler, Reynolds, Smith, Davis, and others, with performers including Bernice Reynolds, Katherine Smith, and Lucille Reynolds.
This morning the seat sale for Coney Island opened with a large rush and constant calls all day. Indications show both houses will sell out with standing room at a premium.
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