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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1917

Page

6

Social notes from town clubs and church groups

The Ladies' Kensington Club plans a dinner at Mrs. L. J. Nelson's home on WY Kirkwood a week from Thursday. Forest City Lodge No. 1491 to install new officers at 8:30 pm with a post meeting supper. Baraca Class hosts a banquet for the English Lutheran Church girls' class at Yeoman hall. Presbyterian ministers dining with church women yesterday. Miss Mildred Bishop hosted an Orpheum party visiting from the Oliver and Bock homes. Westminster Guild Bible study starts Friday 2:30 pm at Mrs. Ball house with Mrs. Hague Leggett and Mrs Ball hosting. Mr. and Mrs. Gavin hosted Fairfield guests at six pm dinner. Westminster Bible class entertained Dr. and Mrs. Groves on North Fourth with a musical program and menu by Mrs. Graves. Ladies' Improvement Association food sale at Crail & Brown market at 9:30 am Saturday. 527

Kensington Club L. J. Nelson WY. Kirkwood Street English Lutheran Church Yeoman Hall Mildred Bishop Orpheum Oliver West Kirkwood Bock East Burlington Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian Church W. BE. Parsons Clarence Hague Ruth Leggett Joe L. Ball Ball Westminster Bible Class Presbyterian Church BE. G. Groves North Fourth Street

Rest Room At Fairfield Draws County and City Visitors

Fairfield’s new Rest Room logged forty nine registrations in its first week with thirty five from the city, nine from the county and five from outside. The facility proved convenient with shoppers and a Country visitor aided by staff. further openings may occur due to bad weather.

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Parsons College Dramatic Club Presents Irish Play

The Parsons College Dramatic Club plans its first production in Trustee Gymnasium tomorrow at 8 15 pm The cast includes Maurteen Father John Miller Shaun Son Harold Lancaster Bridget Mother Anna Humphrey Mairie Bride Texa McEwan Dorothy Phelps in In the Land of Heart's Desire by W B Yeats The event invites all to attend.

Parsons College Dramatic Club Trustee Gymnasium Parsons W. B. Yeats Maurteen John Miller Shaun Frank Abbott Lather Heart Harold Lancaster Anna Humphrey Mairie Texa McEwan Dorothy Phelps

Library Convention Here At Public Library

The Southeastern Library Association holds its annual convention at the city public library on Thursday May 3. A full program will be announced later.

Southeastern Library

Big Patriotic Meeting Friday at the Armory

Citizens of Fairfield and Jefferson county plan a large patriotic gathering at the armory Friday evening with one of Fairfield’s biggest demonstrations. The Fairfield Iowa band will provide music and speakers are arranged with Hon. J. C. Mabry of Albia as principal speaker expected to deliver an eloquent address.

Fairfield Jefferson County Armory Fairfield Iowa Band J. C. Mabry Albia Iowa

Joy Campaign To Visit Fairfield For Boys’ Benefit

George E. Joy will spend a week in Fairfield promoting a campaign for the community’s boys. Ames public schools superintendent endorses Joy noting his sane, direct message for parents and the public and valuable lessons for high school boys. He emphasizes self mastery and practical guidance, with evenings from seven to ten drawing large audiences. The campaign includes the play In His Steps and notes 5 percent farm loans.

George E. Joy Supt. Hicks Ames Public Schools Mr. Joy Jefferson County 45 and Loan Co Fairfield Iowa

Join Jefferson County Home Company M For War Service

A call to arms urges young men to report to the Armory for volunteer service with Company M Jefferson County. The unit seeks at least thirty new members and touts its strong record as a premier Iowa military company. Recruiting officers invite applicants to discuss enlistment immediately.

Jefferson County Iowa

Judge Alden to Speak Here Friday

Judge Alden of Boston Mass will address Barhydt chapel Friday evening the final lecture in Parsons College course His humorous talk blends entertainment with the best traditions of American humor and sharp Yankee wit from a noted Massachusetts bar member and descendant of Miles Standish.

Judge Alden Boston Mass Barhydt Chapel Parsons College Massachusets Miles Standish

War Department aide from Richmond sails for Washington

Robert Lyons son of the late Dr S R Lyons former Reid Memorial pastor heads to Washington to provide the War Department with methods for breaking in rookies from his British army service. Miss Ercel Easton travels to Chicago to visit sister Ada Easton. A religious drama titled In His Steps is announced with two performances at the M E church Thursday at 8 15.

War Department Richmond Ind Robert Lyons S. R. Lyons Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church Monmouth College Washington Ercel Easton Chicago Ada Easton

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