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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1917
Page
7
Ottumwa Personals Roundup Adds Local Names
Bert Bowermaster was in Ottumwa on business. Numerous residents, visitors and relatives are noted with births, moves, and visits including Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Edler, Mr. and Mrs. O D Lyons, Mrs. Harry Barker, Walker Carnagy, Mrs. B F Gudgell, Mrs. George Savage, Mrs. Will Lambert, Mrs. Dulcina Woolsy, and Mrs. J M Mechain. Events include school entertainment, trips to Nevada and Keokuk, and a funeral procession from Mt Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bowermaster
Ottumwa
Ralph Edler
West Depot Street
O. D. Lyons
West Stone Street
Harry Barker
Walker Carnagy
Birmingham
B. F. Gudgell
R. J. Gudgel
South Fourth Street
George Savage
Brighton
J. M. Mechain
South Third Street
Will Lambert
Ollie
Dulcina Woolsy
Beckwith School
E. R. Crabb
Elizabeth
Juliet
Nevada
Iowa
Carl Rendefern
Bert van Tassel
Pearl Smith
Fred A. Ahlstrand
Monmouth
Ill
H. P. McLaughlin
Carrie Spahr
Washington
James Delp
James Hammn
Hammon Flats
West Burlington Street
Wm. Balmer
South C Street
Francis Russell
Genevieve Ferrer
Libertyville
C. M. Graham
Knoxville
Joseph Valentine
Local social and church notices in Davenport area
The column lists society events and greetings including a courtesy visit by Utilia Delta Club to Mrs Leland Holgate on her wedding, a Presbyterian missionary meeting, Forest City Lodge meeting, and a six o clock dinner for Mr and Mrs Leland Holgate. It also notes a G A R post invitation, a Davenport Democrat wedding notice for Miss Cornelius Gifford and Geo Morrison with a 14 April date, and various local residents returning or traveling for family events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utiliia Deltia Club
Emry Clinkenbeard
West Burlington Street
Leland Holgate
Davenport Democrat
Morrison
Fairfield High School
Cornelius Gifford
Geo. F. Morrison
Washington
Marmaduke Hare
Trinity Cathedral
Washington Boulevard
Iowa
Miss Gifford
Public Rest Rooms to Open at Carmichael House Saturday
The new rest rooms in the Carmichael red brick house will open with formal ceremonies on Saturday. Music by a Brunswick machine loaned by the Gaumer Bros will play. refreshments will be offered from three to five. The public is invited to visit all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmichael
West
Burlington Street
Brunswick Machine
Gaumer Bros
Iowa Governor to Mayors on Guard Recruitment Drive
Governor Harding sent letters to mayors of major cities and to state newspapers urging support for a campaign started by Adjutant General Logan to boost Iowa National Guard enrollment by 4000 men. The war department recruiting halt reportedly does not affect Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Harding
Logan
Iowa National Guard
War Department
Iowa Guard
Local Bridge Parties Set For Early April Fun
Miss Hazel Parker invites friends for an afternoon bridge on Tuesday April 8. Mrs Otto Witt hosts a bridge at her home Wednesday April 4 for Miss Gifford. Mrs Ira L Gifford entertains this afternoon for her sister at Main Street. Yellow bridal colors will color flowers decorations and the refreshment menu with four tables set for the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Parker
Otto Witt
Miss Gifford
Ira L. Gifford
Main Street
I. O. O. F. No. 629 Lodge Friday April 6 Meeting
All members urged to attend the lodge Friday night April 6 for a first degree ceremony followed by entertainment from the amusement committee. Visiting brothers are invited and you will be sorry if you miss this. Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Strong Corps
South Side
Odd Fellows Hall
G. A. R. Post
Merchants Meet Thursday Night for Fall Celebration Plans
The Fairfield Retail Merchants Association holds its regular meeting next Thursday evening at their rooms. The Old Settlers' Association president will attend to discuss fall celebration plans plus other important matters. Full attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Retail Merchants’ Association
Old Settlers’ Association
America's Most Famous Woman at Fairfield Tomorrow
Mrs. Vernon Castle, famed dancer and style icon, appears as Patria in the photoplay Patria written by Louis Joseph Vance. The Fairfield program features the five act The Image Maker of Thebes with Valkyrien. Matinee and night showtimes listed with prices and 7 p.m. start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Castle
Louis Joseph Vance
Castle
Patria
Fairfield Theater
Thebes
Valkyrien
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James
A. J. Johnson
Charles Johnson
Roy Edwards
A. H. McCarty
Earl Hodgen
Edward Hildreth
Beloit College
Beloit
Wis
Hildreth
Walter Hunts
Jessie Martin
Letitia Stewart
Richland
Dick Ball
Mary Dill
Pembine
Dan Moyer
Delphine
Elizabeth Harreld
Memphis
America
Fairfield
Raynster
United States Rubber Company
L. E. Clinkinbeard
Kluistedler & Baker
C. E. Anderson
Orpheum Orchestra
Rolfe Photoplays Inc
Ient
Ethel Barrymore
Metro
George Walsh
the Mediator
Gossard
J. C. Thorne & Son
Kayser
Bluebird
Harry Carey
Marc Fenton
Doc Holland
Pathe Color
China
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