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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1917

Page

3

New Spring Boots Show Distinctive Style and Comfort

The new spring boots feature unique originality and character with handsome lasts and patterns. Distinctive styling highlights their fit and comfort, inviting readers to see them.

Personal notices from a city society page

Frank N Simmons returned yesterday from Shenandoah Iowa where he served as representative from Evergreen lodge at a Special Grand Lodge session of the Degree of Honor. Mrs E E Edwards of Packwood visits Dr Iona Miller in the city for a few days. Bruce Mellis returns to Parsons College after a home visit in Ottumwa. Curtis Kyle stays with grandmother Mrs Clara Kyle in Pleasant Plain. Mrs Theodore Hochuly of Des Moines visits Mrs D P Stubbs. Mrs E Lamberson returns to work at Pattern Hat Shop after illness. Fred McClain and Harley Carter travel to Bloomington Sr on business. W Smith of Ottumwa visits the city. Mr and Mrs Earl Scott and John Scott of Birmingham attend the funeral of John E Richardson. Rev R H Polly returns from Ft Madison Christian church convention. Mrs R R Smith and daughter Alice of Muscatine and Miss Lucy Benz of Washington visit Mrs N S Miller. Prof Stauffer of Aurora BE, English teacher, visits Principal O F Nixon. Mrs W A Atkinson of Hubbard visits Miss Martha Larmore on West Hempstead. Roy Tally and family plan Keokuk visit. Gurley Baker of Ottumwa visits for business. Capt B F Crail returns from months in Los Angeles. Alva Cornell, wintering in Long Beach, California, returns home.

Bruce Mellis Parsons College Ottumwa Curtis Kyle Clara Kyle Pleasant Plain Theodore Hochuly Des Moinés D. P. Stubbs E. Lamberson Pattern Messrs Fred McClain Harley Carter Bloomington W. Smith Earl Scott John Scott Birmingham John E. Richardson R. H. Polly Ft. Madison R. R. Smith Alice Muscatine Lucy Benz Washington N.S. Miller Stauffer Aurora O. F. Nixon W. A. Atkinson Hubbard Martha Larmore West Hempstead Street Roy Tally Keokuk Gurley Baker B. F. Crail Los Angeles Cal Alva Cornell Long Beach

Lutheran ladies host meeting and society notices

The Lutheran church groups plan Friday meetings at Mrs. Oscar Larson's East Adams street home and church parlors for Sunshine Builders and Ladies Aid. A golden wedding anniversary for Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Jones is announced for April 6 from 8 to 10 p.m. in Glasgow area memories. Cecile Allard receives a bridal shower from Misses Allard and Barker at Mrs. Clark George's West Briggs street home as Scranton preparations for April 14 proceed.

W. A. Jones Glasgow Iowa Canaud Cantril Tribune Sunshine and Builders Lutheran Cecile Allard Clark George West Briggs Street Miss Allard Oakes Worl Scranton Penn

Absence of 17 Years Sees Gridley Visitor in Fairfield

DD F Johnson of Gridley Kansas visited Fairfield while waiting for a Middletown train. He learned of his mother Irene Johnsons death two miles northeast of Middletown Mrs Johnson a Fairfield resident for years left about seventeen years ago for the west Her husband a Des Moines county pioneer died twenty four years ago Surviving children include J A Johnson Waverly W M Johnson Gridley C F Johnson Middletown P M Johnson Mediapolis Mrs Eliza Johnson Ft Collins Colo Mrs Ella Wolverton Packwood and Mrs Hattie Massey Barnes City Also one son John Johnson formerly of Fairfield preceded her in death.

DD. F. Johnson Gridley Kansas Middletown Irene Johnson Mr. Johnson Fairfield West John Johnson Des Moines County

Southeastern Iowa Teachers Association Opens Ft. Madison Session

The annual Southeastern Iowa Teachers' association conference begins a three day session in Ft. Madison. Supt. A. W. Crane and I. F. Heald lead Friday discussions on geography and high school science. County Superintendent June Chidester and Principal C. F. Nixon attend with local teachers.

Southeastern Iowa Teachers’ Association Ft. Madison A. W. Crane I. F. Heald Crane June Chidester C. F. Nixon Mary Chidester

Card of Thanks for Son's Death

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Hodgen and family thank friends for kindness at the death of their little son and for the beautiful floral offerings.

Clayton Hodgen

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Flontdreland Frank N. Simmons Shenandoah Evergreen Lodge E. E. Edwards Packwood Iona Miller City Ooums Elks Pir G Ladies’ Aid of the Presbyterian Church Alex Duffy Florence Loehr Lillian Baker Highland Avenue Kuistedier & Baker Presbytery of Presbyterian Church Barhydt Chapel Mitchell Bros Shahar Wells East Adams Street Orpheeuy Orpheum Orchestra William Fox George Walsh the Mediator Fannie Ward Betty Gossard Phoenix Hosiery Store of Quality
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