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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1917
Page
3
Born to Mr and Mrs A D Reed southeast of the city a baby boy. Born to Mr and Mrs Burt Avery northeast of town a baby girl. Miss Belle Zaharris returned to this city Sunday after six months in Chicago Ml.
The Epworth League of the Methodist church presented Rev. Charles M. Sheldon’s In His Steps with strong crowds and about 107 raised for the church fund. Miss Marjorie Roberts led as Virginsa Page with a cast of characters including Henry Maxwell and Edward Norman. several local residents attended or contributed to the event and followup activities.
Gale Emry of Richland visited the city yesterday. Henry Nott returned to Gravity after a visit with his son. Mrs. Mary McKenzie of Washington visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Keltner. Mrs. Fred Turner is seriously ill on South Fifth Street. Rev. Stodghill of Libertyville spent last evening in the city. H. F. Smith went to Kansas City and other western points on business. Miss Lucile Allerdice returns home to Glendale after visiting here. Merchants donated 300 carnations and two dozen calla lilies for P. E. O. convention decorations. Leroy Campbell of Chicago visited at Sheriff Shan Campbell’s home before heading to Enid, Oklahoma. He sells for Diamond Tire and will travel in Louisiana and other southern states. Mrs. W. H. Parker visits Keithsburg, Illinois. J. K. Crail arrives from Ottumwa for a short visit home.
The notice urges readers to subscribe to the war loan bonds with no profit or commission taken. It lists 590 Iowa State Savings Bank Fairfield Iowa as a contact and invites readers to file applications there. Daily Journal is referenced for details.
The Iowa P. E. O. convention opens today with a list of delegates from towns including Sydney Sydney City Spirit Lake Storm Lake and Waterloo plus numerous counties. Names include Mrs Bertha Overholser Miss Hallie Harrison Mrs Katherine Shean and Mrs May Moore among others. The roster lists many local leaders and members spanning multiple cities.
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