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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
2
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Martha Thompson, 16, Oklahoma City musical prodigy, arrives in New York aboard the Alphonso XII after three years studying in Berlin. She describes war experiences, food shortages, and kindness from Germans and French authorities, expresses relief at being back in the United States, and affirms her American identity.
C. Boyd of Keokuk, Iowa, a southeastern representative for the Effervescent Order of Little Yellow Dogs, organized a local kennel in the city yesterday. A large class of candidates was organized last night.
The 29th Iowa State P E C convention completed officer elections for the new year. Newly elected officers include President Mrs Louise J Henley Grinnell First Vice President Mrs Mae A Frantz Burlington Second Vice President Mrs Maria Kirby Fairfield Recording Secretary Mrs Myrtle Arnold Clarinda Corresponding Secretary Mrs Lucy Engelbeck Des Moines Treasurer Mrs Fannie Carrier Newton Organizer Mrs Carrie Buechele Waterloo The next convention will be in Centerville hosted by Chapter D in May 1918 Mrs Kirby was confirmed as representative of Chapters A B C at the Supreme convention in Omaha next October A notable address was Mrs Spaulding Grinnell on Child Conservation The new officers were installed at the closing session and Mrs Herring of this city delivered the farewell Mizpah benediction.
A Fairfield society page highlights the wedding of Miss Gladys Carolyn Lewis to Floyd L. Gaines at the Lewis home on West Burlington with Rev. Anspach officiating and a pink white reception. Other items include Ona Ambler new P. E. O. initiate, a Kensington plan by the Fairfield Hospital Auxiliary, and social mentions of local and visiting guests.
Dr. J F Clarke spoke at chapel on forming a Jefferson County Hospital Unit to serve in the current war. He urged students to apply as hospital helpers and noted a possible trip to France for battlefield service. Booster club elected officers Calvin Scovel, Evans McClure, and Armour Wilson. Carleton Waters visited campus. P E O ladies attended chapel.
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