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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1918
Page
3
Fairfield Iowa Band leader Prof Fred Jewell has received his latest composition Hail to Old Glory from Barnhouse publishers. They request an orchestral and piano arrangement as a season hit, to be played by the Fairfield band in a forthcoming concert.
The Hawtheland Community Club invites residents to a meeting on Thursday May 9 seeking neighbors' input and upcoming event planning. Representatives from local groups may attend.
Mrs E L Mattix visits F Kerrick home then travels to Grinnell for an address. John C Way, at Rahe Army Mechanic School in North Kansas City, Mo, is seriously ill with scarlet fever. Viva Valentine improves after illness at her East Washington street home. Numerous residents travel for visits or business, and several seek navy enlistment.
A Fairfield Citizens Association statement argues against Mr Bennett and Sunday moving pictures, contending the law and city ordinances restrict such entertainment. It calls residents to pressure councilmen to allow or prohibit amusements like picture shows, billiard halls, and skating rinks.
The chancellor commander asks all members to attend the Wednesday May 1 lodge meeting. First meeting night of every month will be patriotic. Brothers not regularly attending urged to come and help. W R Baker CCC Forest City Lodge No 37.
Fairfield Aerie of Eagles will conduct a patriotic service next Sunday afternoon in their rooms on North Main Street. The program honors members serving in the U. S. forces and marks the national flag dedication day across the United States and Canada. The local flag features twelve stars and friends are invited to attend the planned program.
The army needs 37 500 more nurses for home and abroad. Enrollments should total two to three times current Red Cross members. Five thousand must enroll by June. Hospitals nationwide asked to expand training. Jefferson County Hospital will start a June class. Applications encouraged now.
Judge C. W. Vermilion will reconvene court in Fairfield at nine Friday morning to finish closing the April term.
Corp Raymond N Lamansky of Camp Dodge Iowa visited relatives here Sunday and Monday Rosa Bell Hesten daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Heston moved from hospital to Mrs Will Holcomb home The jury in Justice D B Wilsons court acquitted Andrew Boyd of buying stolen property About 100 will be raised by the Parsons College Ladies Auxiliary from the White Elephant sale for dormitory equipment Morenus music by Jacob Scheffel Wanted Girl for general housework Phone 302
Missing large female St Bernard reported near the square. Reward offered. contact number 3575. Also a garden plot available at the allotment near the square. phone 11%.
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