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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1919

Page

3

Local briefs note arrivals and illness in community

Local notes report Leo ONeill’s return from Camp Dodge with an honorable discharge. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs D C Riley of Cedar Rapids. Mrs Nancy Armstrong remains very ill with pneumonia. her sons A J Armstrong and others visit. Several residents travel for illness and business, with licenses and visits noted among families and towns.

John Sessler D.C Riley Cedar Rapids Nancy Armstrong A. J. Armstrong

Wesleyan Glee Club Performs Queen at F H S Auditorium

Iowa Wesleyan glee clubs presented Sherwood's Queen a light opera in two acts at the high school venue. William Perdew starred as Friar Tuck with Miss Dorothy Gilmore as Marion. The entire chorus and Dean Garnet praised the performance and supporting piano by Miss Bertha Snider Tribby. Parsons College hosted a post show buffet in Ballard Hall for students and faculty, fostering goodwill between schools.

Iowa Wesleyan Sherwood Queen Ewning William Perdew Friar Tuck Dorothy Gilmore Marion Dean Garnet Iowa Wesleyan Conservatory Bertha Snider Parsons College Ballard Hall

Fairfield Chapter C E S Annual Inspection Notice

The annual inspection of Fairfield Chapter No 39 C E S is set for next Tuesday afternoon and evening. A banquet at the Christian church begins at 6 00 p m with plates 75e and must be reserved by Monday evening. Le Roy Williams Mrs Wm Neibert Mrs G M Ball.

Fairfield Chapter No. 39 Christian Church le Roy Williams Wm. Neibert G. M. Ball

New Automobile Registration Bill Passes in Des Moines

After a lengthy session wrangle Iowa approves a new registration law. It requires annual number plates and tax delinquency after January 1. Applications go to the county treasurer where the car is bought with color cards listing car data and owner details. Fees depend on weight and value with a 0.4 percent tax per 100 pounds and 1 percent of value, reduced after five years.

General Assembly Senate State Automobile Department

Volunteer Call Offers One Last Chance

A brief notice urges readers to volunteer today or risk missing the final opportunity. It suggests tying a string around a finger or placing this note in a hat as a reminder.

Soviet Prediction Says Kun Government Could Fall in May

Hunger and fuel shortages worsen in Hunserv as Budapest dispatches warn Bela Kun and the Soviet government may be toppled in early May if relief supplies, especially food and coal, fail to arrive.

Hungary Budapest Landen Hunserv Bela Kun

Swiss to Recognize New German Government

Berne reports the Swiss federal council will recognize the new German government as it was elected legally by the national assembly chosen by the people. The move has caused a sensation in political circles here.

Federal Council National Assembly Berne Geman

Public Sale at 204 East Hempstead Street

It will offer at public sale at my residence 204 East Hempstead Street Saturday April 19 at 2 30 pm the following property Cupboard good as new one Polar King refrigerator good as new set dining chairs 4 kitchen chairs 2 rockers commode 2 bedsteads 1 child s bed 1 set of springs washing machine copper boiler one 1014x12 rug good as new 3 rag carpets bicycle kitchen table 2 stands curtains baby buggy sanitary couch kitchen utensils dishes canned fruit home tiling tools and other articles too numerous to mention 17 18 Mrs Frank Ramsey T B Allender Auctioneer Suits for men and boys all the new styles Drake Clothing Co I will not be responsible for any bills run by my wife 101 18 John Logan Have your suit made to order by Ed V Price tailors Drake Clothing Co agents

East Hempstead Street

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