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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1917

Page

8

Church Services and Activities Recap

Local churches announce Sunday school at 9:30 and morning worship at 10:45 at First Methodist. Christian and Free Methodist services follow with sermons, classes, and choir. Bible school at 9:45, 11:00 sermons, and various meetings. Christian Science offers Sunday services at 11 and a Wednesday meeting at 7:30. Free Methodist details include multiple services, prayer meetings, street and open air gatherings, and a missionary visit.

First Methodist Church Wilbur R. Keesey Jonah Epworth League Christian Church Bible School R. E. Lepper Christian Science First Church of Christ Scientist Gassiz Free Methodist Church F. C. Behner

Local residents visit Keokuk area for social ties

A string of city visitors stops in Glen Dale and nearby towns. Mrs Edward Sharpe and several families travel from Cameron Missouri, Libertyville, Glasgow and Burlington to visit relatives and friends.

Edward Sharpe Glendale Louis Heston Libertyville C. Cart Edna Sears Effington South Dakota George Fairchilds Packwood F. E. Strickling Charles Glotfelty Elsie Miller Birmingham Florence Cleota Kiger Glasgow J. J. Clinkenbeard Irene Hammon Ottumwa Alliene Crone Ernest Dean Washington G. W. Gaumer Wm. Cupp Ida Morgan Burlington J. W. van “Tassel Maurine Harrison Hoagland Keokuk W. D. Koons Ruth 'Koons Batavia Alice Gosick Des Moines Herbert Killion Joseph Robinson Leslie Swiers Jos. Swiers Theodore’ Fellows Douds Leando City Warren K. Rogers Mt. Pleasant Fred McElderry

Eighth Grade Examinations Scheduled at Court House

Examinations for eighth grade will be held at the courthouse on August 17 and 18. Friday schedule starts at 8 a.m. with Reading and Grammar at 1 p.m. History, Spelling, Physiology. Saturday begins 8 a.m. with Arithmetic Civil Government Writing 1 p.m. Geography and Music. Students needing half day subjects should attend at day’s start. Saturday afternoon examinees urged to arrive by 12:30 to allow time for the Declamatory Contest at Chautauqua.

Court House Chautauqua

Furnished Sleeping Rooms Open at 306 West Hempstead

Two large furnished sleeping rooms are available at 306 West Hempstead Street. Contact Pheme 4760 for details. Available now.

West Hempstead Street

Mass Meeting in the Park for Parsons College

A booster meeting is planned in the park tomorrow at five o'clock to support Parsons College. Rev. W R Keesey will preside with addresses by Prof W A Wirtz A G Jordan and J S McKenney among others. Music will be led by Prof C W Mountain. attendees urged to come out.

Parsons College W. R. Keesey W. A. Wirtz A. G. Jordan J. S. McKenney C. W. Mountain

Red Cross States Neutral Aid to Wounded Enemies and Allies

Miss Ruth Leggett outlines the American Red Cross policy. The organization treats all wounded as equal, regardless of nationality, and will aid soldiers of America and its allies as well as civilians in allied countries, in line with international Red Cross practice.

Red Cross Ruth Leggett America Red Cross Society

For Sale and Trade From Local Listings

Twelve hens and one rooster for sale. Call 304 East Lowe Street or phone 3568. Jewel gas range for sale. Phone 3268. One six room and one five room flat for rent. By Thoma Thoma. Small improved tract near city limits for sale or trade. See H. E. Wisecarver at Fairfield National Bank building. Showcase for sale cheap. Hannah Clinken beard. For sale or trade craft fillies and Jennets Otis Hudson Curryville Mo. Typewriters Remington Monarch L C Smith Royals rebuilt like new from 40 to 89 percent below manufacturers prices. One year guarantee. Five day trial. Catalogue on request. American Writing Machine Co. 329 South Dearborn Chicago Illinois.

East Lowe Street Jewel Gas Thoma & Thoma H. E. Wisecarver Fairfield National Bank Hannah Hannah & Clinkenbeard Jack Jennet Otis Hudson Curryville Ask the Journal American Writing Machine Co., Inc South Dearborn, Street Chicago

Classified Notices and Wants From Local Journal

Small classified items list rental offers and wanted ads. Entries include furnished rooms for light housekeeping at 54 for rent and a request for modern rooms at 60. Other notes cite a dictionary wanted, counter work for a cafe, and a cottage or furnished room sought by an renter.

New Chicago Care Journal

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