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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1917

Page

6

Social events and society notices from the Yeoman hall

A penny social will be held this evening in Yeoman hall with booths dancing and amusements and an open invitation to Yeoman members and friends. The Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian church meets Friday at 3:90 at Mrs. W. H. Guyer’s home. The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church meets Friday at two thirty at Mrs. Lina Kerrick’s home. News of upcoming marriage for Mina Ruth Evangeline Davis and Norvel Switzer, both city residents. Hazel Fuqua and Rollie Nott wed quietly yesterday at the Methodist parsonage with Miss Zel in Fuqua and Ray Cornell attending. they will live with the groom’s parents at 601 North B Street.

Yeoman Weatminater Guild The Presbyterian Church W. H. Guyer South Third Street Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Lina Kerrick Burlington Street Mina Ruth Evangeline Davis Mra Daevis Norvel Switzer Owen Switzer Mies Hazel Fuqua Rollie Nott Methodist Parson Nce W. RR. Keesey Zel Ray Cornell Mine Fuqua Frank Muqua Weat Hemp Mr. Nott A. W. Nott Ray Maxwell North B

School Board Oversteps in Teacher Dismissals Protest

A Logan school district controversy prompts readers to defend local teachers and question abrupt discharges. Patrons argue for board accountability and parental input while preserving instruction quality and religious considerations.

Fairfield Abbey Mausoleum Grounds Beautification Meeting

An important meeting will be held at the Fairfield Abbey Mausoleum tomorrow at 2 30 p m to discuss plans for beautifying the grounds. Those interested are urged to be present.

Fairfield Abbey

Iowa State P E D convention names state officers

The Iowa State P E D convention opens with election of officers. State President Mrs. Louise J. Henely of Grinnell elected by a large majority on informal ballot. Morning session includes rites, reports, and rituals under the Iowa Grand Chapter. Afternoon features greetings from past presidents and committee reports. The final session covers resolutions and adjournment.

Iowa Louise J. Henely Grinnell Louise M. Henely Pres- Lowa Down In the Desert Gertrude Ross Ferne Young Mrn Myrtle Arnold Lillian Griffith Harlan Flora Herring Fairfield Edith Prouty Humbolt Mra Effie L. Fortune Bloomfield Helen Townsend Albcia Winona Evans Reeves Keokuk

Jury verdict in Stout v Daub bounds recovery amount

The jury ruled for the plaintiff in the Stout versus Daub case on an insurance policy claim, awarding 151.88. The trial began after Daub disclaimed a date, with the verdict delivered at 2:80 this morning. A. P. Harper v Burns and Hayes began today, likely the term’s last jury trial. Sworn jurors include Beal, Lesher, Young, Hirth, Wheatley, Gager, Orton, Larson, Jacobs, Parrott, Woodrow.

A. D. Stout Andrew F Daub Plains Stout Daub A. P. Harper Va. Burns & Hayes A. B. Beal Chas Lesher Goo Young Wm. Hirth Co W. Wheatley Ben Gager Henry Orton Rarry Larson Harry Jacobs J. J. Valentine Roc. Parrott Robert Woodrow

School Directors Elect New Teachers

At a meeting of the Board of Education the senior class National Guard members set for June graduation if all conditions are met. Teachers chosen: Laura Flindt Fairfield Marie Gantz Fairfield Leela Linder Libertyville Ethel Paget Fairfield Leila Lamberson Fairfield Lillis Day Brighton Leone McGhee Mason City. Washington Building pupils may use Mr Lamson’s lots to grow potatoes under school supervision.

Crecratt Logan School The Echod AgginNat Ts&s Ward Board of Education Supt A. W. Crane National Guard Laura Flindt Fairfield Marie Gantz Leela Linder Libertyville Ethel Paget Leila Lamberson Lillis Day Brighton Leone McGhee Mason City Washington Building R. W. Lamson Washington

Miss Maud Murdock Wins Loyal Temperance Medal Contest

A Christian church audience witnessed the Loyal Temperance Legion Girls contest with Miss Maude Murdock taking first prize and the medal for her declamation The Light Over the Way Her rival Miss Lucile Harris placed second with Licensed to Sell or Little Blossom earning strong notes though she trailed by a third of a point A picture was awarded to Murdock Judges were Mrs A C Turner Mrs D B Crail and Mrs Emma Dowd.

Christian Church Loyal Temperance Legion Maude Murdock Lucile Harris A. C. Turner D. 2. Crail Emma Dowd

Dr W E Parsons Preaches Mission to Kobe Japan

Dr W E Parsons invited to serve as pastor for Union church at Kobe Japan. He and Mrs Parsons plan to sail in August for about a year. Bible School at the college will continue with a competent replacement arranged by Dr Parsons.

W. E. Parsons Union Church Kobe Japan

Librarians Meet Here Next Month in Iowa

The Southeast District of the Iowa Library Association will hold a meeting at the public library on Thursday May 3 1927. Topics include publicity methods library use instruction in schools book distribution and attracting children. Delegates may tour the city by automobile in the afternoon.

The Iowa Library Association

Open Meeting of Queen Esther Circle at Methodist Church

The Queen Esther Circle will hold an open meeting Friday evening April 27 in the primary room of the Methodist church. The program includes devotionals readings addresses and music with speakers Miss Maude Larson Miss Lydia Monson Miss Ita Allerdice Miss Laurine Thomas and others. Tickets for the track meet are sold in advance for 36 cents and 10 cents on the day. Edison Phonograph music provided meals at the church yesterday.

Queen Esther Methodist Church North Maude Larson Lydia Monson Ita Allerdice Pearl Monson Laurine Thomas Hlazel Maxwell Fern Gobble & Heer's

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