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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1918

Page

7

Local Briefs Highlight Visits and Returns

Mrs. Leon Smith and her son from Iowa City returned home after visiting Mrs. Smith’s parents, the Summers. Mr. and Mrs. Jos Riecksher spent Sunday in Des Moines visiting relatives. Mrs. S A McCarty and daughter Mable returned to Brighton after a city visit. Mrs. O E Kirby and son Jack came home from Ottumwa after a few days away. Kelley and others noted visitors and returns including O C Bradfield Corydon, Helen Higbee from Libertyville, Alice Stever from the R L McGugin home in Washington, Hubert L Cox back to Des Moines, and Ruby Garnette visiting sister Mrs. Graham in Knoxville.

Leon Smith Little Son Iowa City Ottumwa Clark Tracey Brighton O. C. Bradfield Corydon Helen Higbee Libertyville Alice Stever R. L. McGugin Washington Hubert L. Cox Des Moines Ruby Garnette C. M. Graham Knoxville

Patriotic Program At Glendale School Tuesday

Glendale school hosts a Patriotic Rally with music readings and a Civil War drama led by Miss Mabel Trail. Participants include Ella Allerdice Virginia Allerdice Lavern Kyle Gladys Horton and Margaret Shaw with speakers from Fairfield and a Columbia pantomime. Proceeds from pie auction benefit Y M C A work.

Glendale Glendale School Mabel Trail Ella Allerdice Ada Hickenbottom Gladys Horton Red Cross Virginia Allerdice Anna Lea Little Soldier Virgina Greene Lavern Kyle America First

Chariton and Des Moines residents return from Easter visits

Miss Estehr Beem, Miss Richards, and Miss Lee of Des Moines and Drake University student Marc Reide sel returned to Des Moines after Easter with William and Marshall Stever. Several others left for Burlington, Ill, Ames, Galesburg, and Cedar Rapids for short visits.

Estehr Beem Chariton Nania Richards Margaret Lee Des Moines Marc Reidesel Ota M. E. Dudgeon Carl Fort Madison A. V. Frazey G. D. McGaw Burlington J. W. Beggs Keosauqua Ray Linderson Lockridge

A Bachelor’s Romance to be staged by Parsons juniors

Parsons juniors present A Bachelor’s Romance a four act comedy by ten actors Thursday April 4 in the high school auditorium. Tickets are 25 cents with seating reserved starting Wednesday morning. Jericho Easton vend tickets. Enjoyable and humorous with a few serious scenes for variety.

Jericho & Easton’s

Wanted Young Lady to Learn Photography at Browning's Studio

An eighteen year old or older girl is sought to learn photography at Browning's Studio. Additional ad notes a loan of 244 money against improved city property by Thoma and Thora at address 809.

Browning Thoma & Thora

Death of Arthur Murray in California

Word reached today of the death of Arthur Murray who passed away yesterday at his home in St. Helena California due to paralysis. A former resident of this city he leaves a sister and two brothers Mrs Hugh Stevenson Homer Murray and E M Murray plus a wife and one child. Burial will be at St Helena.

Arthur Murray St. Helena California Hugh Stevenson Homer Murray E. M. Murray

Bicycle theft warning near Bevering's Cigar Stores

A notice warns the person who took a bicycle from in front of Bevering's Cigar Stores last night to return it tonight to avoid trouble. The brief item names a specific location and passive time reference.

Bevering

Food Sale Saturdays by Girl's Club of Moyer Church

A community notice announces a food sale hosted by the Girl's Club of Moyer Church scheduled for Saturday. Proceeds support church activities and local youth programs.

Girl's Club of Moyer Church

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