Local Briefs Highlight Residents Visiting and Returning
Libertyville resident A Stewart visited the city on business. Hazel McDonald returned to Oskaloosa after a relatives visit. Marie Goddard arrived from Davenport for a city visit. City Clerk Paul Coleson, recovering from measles, is back to bed. Mrs Ray Hemmings returned from Albia, Mrs O P Flower to Oskaloosa after a stay here. County Superintendent June Chidester came from Ottumwa. Various residents including W J Gilber Perlee Henry Pickard Frank Apt Pleasant Plain Samuel Salts Brookville Joseph Miller Wm Heston Brookville D J Johnson Harry Bradford Brookville met in town. Red Cross officials N S McMullen attended a local conference. Funeral of Mrs Chas Baird set for Sunday 2:30 at Christian church. Leo Sheehy visited with father F E Sheehy. Carmel Gustison and two children visiting Ida Blunden. Gustison returned home. Myrtle Harper visiting parents J M Harper. Fred Perkins East Moline visiting family. Mrs John Cochran and two sons visiting New London. Rev BE F Gayle and Anna Phelan back from Hobeek. Joseph Curray home after Batavia trip. Mrs H S Stark visiting Mrs Hal Brown in Kansas City. Helen Starr visiting Lake City area. Mrs V M Williams of Mt Pleasant at C J Gilly home. Benjamin M Stortz and Robert back from Des Moines. Virgil McEvers on furlough from Camp Dodge. Rebekah lodge convention rescheduled to Wednesday.
Now Siesta and Wit and Wisdom Club Socials
The Now Siesta Club met at Charles Bogle’s West Madison home with Rock games followed by a two course luncheon. The Wit and Wisdom Club gathered at Prof R M McKenzie’s College campus home. C J Fulton led a book review of Under Fire. Parsons College women host Mrs R Ames Montgomery on campus. Philathea Bible Class plans a business social Monday at Miss Fern Hewitt’s West Washington Street home.
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Siesta Club
Charles Bogle
West
Madison Street
Wit and Wisdom
R. M. McKenzie
C. J. Fulton
Parsons College
R. Ames Montgomery
Philathea Bible
Card of Thanks for Bert Bryan Family
The family of Bert Bryan expresses sincere thanks for kindness and sympathy shown after his death. They also thank friends for beautiful floral offerings and support during this time.
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Bert Bryan
Patriotism Spirit Shines at Methodist Church Program
A First Methodist church patriotic program is set for tomorrow evening featuring government medal presentations to Boy Scouts for services in the second Liberty Loan drive. The event includes a service flag presentation by Mr and Mrs Fred Flinspach, speeches by Walter Fourt of the Navy, and Chorus music with an offertory and Soldiers Doxology.
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First Methodist
Delzell Green
Fred Flinspach
Job Johnson
S. A. Power
Walter Fourt
Navy
America
Seats on sale for The Girl and The Tramp at Fairfield Theatre
Gaumer Bros. Drug Store sells seats for the film The Girl and The Tramp. One show next Friday at 7 45 p m. Matinees are not listed. seats limited.
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Gaumer Bros.’ Drug Store
Fairfield Theater
Gaumer Bro’s
Opening of Third Liberty Loan Campaign Limited by Rain
Rainy weather reduces crowds for the planned formal opening. Authorities shifted the event to a single meeting at the armory this afternoon. Muddy roads hinder transportation, but local interest in the campaign remains strong.
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Liberty Loan
Power outage planned by Iowa Electric Co. on April 7
Notice states electricity will be shut off Sunday April 7 from 1:00 to 5:00 p m for work at the power house. Miss Jessie Traxler promotes a new spring line of Tailored Forests and provides a phone contact.
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Iowa Electric Co
Jessie Traxler
Meatless days eliminated from county food program
County Food Administrators J. S. McKenney and W. C. Spaulding announce the program ends for the next thirty days beginning April 1. The notice directs elimination of meatless days during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. McKenney
W. C. Spaulding
County Food Administrators
Money to Loan on Improved City Property
Thoma and Thoma announce funds available for loan on improved city property. Contact 809 for details.
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Thoma & Thoma
Also Mentioned on This Page
A, Stewart
Libertyville
Hazel McDonald
Oskaloosa
Marie Goddard
Davenport
Paul Coleson
Ray Hemmings
Albia
O. P. Flower
June Chidester
Ottumwa
W. J. Gilber
Perlee
Henry Pickard
Frank Apt
Samuel Salts
Brookville
Fairfield
Joseph Miller
Wm. Heston
Cross Lanes
D. J. Johnson and
Harry Bradford
City
N. S. McMullen
Central Divison
The
Red Cross
Chas. Baird
Christian Church
Leo Sheehy
Kansas City
F E. Sheehy
Burlington Street
Carmel Gustison
Moline
Ida Blunden
Gustison
Myrtle Harper
Eddyville
Mrs
J. M Harper
Fred Perkins
East Moline
Jay Perkins
John Cochran
F Gayle
Anna Phelan
Hobeek
Joseph Curray
Batavia
Mrs. H. 8
Stark
Hal. Brown
Helen Starr
Lake City
JP. Starr
V. M. Willams
Mt. Pleasant
C.J Gilly
Benjamin M. Stortz
Robert
Des Moines
Virgil McEvers
Camp Dodge
Rebekah Lodge
White Tea Store
Camp Welcome
Broadway
Orpheum
Boy Scouts of Fairfield
Boy Scouts
Methodist Church
Lutheran Church
Fairfield Steam Laundry
Pence’s
North Fourth Street
Goodyear West
Louis
Gaumer Bros
Presbyterians
Sabbath School
Blatchford’s
J. W. Oliver & Son
Mayme Gardner Attractions
Amll
George C. Vokes
And
Original City Company
Mayme Gardner
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