Society Notes Highlight Bridal Showers and Engagement
Mrs Leland Bradshaw hosts a handkerchief shower for Miss Ethel Roth this afternoon, honoring her upcoming marriage. Miss Beryl Fleming entertained in West Harrison street last night for Miss Eunice Lee of Webster City. A notice confirms the engagement of Miss Bula Lorain Groff to William S Wehe of Topeka Kansas, daughter of Mrs L C Groff formerly of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Bradshaw
Ethel Roth
Beryl Fleming
West Harrison Street
Eunice Lee
Webster City
Bula Lorain Groff
William 8. Wehe
Topeka
Kan
Miss Groff
L. C. Groff
John Houston Sentenced to 10 Years at Ft Madison Penitentiary
Judge Seneca Cornell presided in Glasgow to sentence John Houston of Illinois after he pleaded guilty to breaking and entering. Houston admitted stealing a alarm clock water pants and other small items from Arlis Ross home near Glasgow on August 15 before claiming he knew nothing of the events while traveling through Jefferson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca Cornell
John Houson
Ft. Madison
Houson
Arlis Ross
Glasgow
Houston
Jefferson County
Burlington Police Take Belis-Wloto Circus Worker in Hold Up
George Richardson, a Belis-Wloto circus performer, was arrested in Burlington by Chief Goodman and Sheriff Campbell on charges related to the Fairfield hold up of Delbert Barker. Richardson admits wielding a 44 caliber revolver but denies firing. another suspect is being sought. Descriptions spread as authorities pursue the second man. Barker’s assailants fled after the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Barker
Fairfield
Iowa
George Richardson
Burlington
Goodman
Campbell
Jeersen County
Meade
Eireus
Richardson
Darky
Oil agreements accepted by Washington official
A Washington attorney notes government backed oil agreements that fix prices under admin rules. The scheme would restrain competition, keep prices stable for consumers, and allow refiners to earn profits while limiting unregulated market effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Atty
Admin
Ion Ptices
Con Re
Mew Neckwear New Shirts at Drake Co
Mew Neckwear introduces new shirt line at Drake Company showcasing innovative fabrics and modern fits. Drake Co reports steady demand as retailers note fresh styling, color palettes, and expanded sizes appealing to a broader customer base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake Cio
Fairfield Merchants Bid Farewell to R S Torrence
Fairfield business leaders gathered at the Community Club to honor R S Torrence, retiring president of the Retail Merchants Association. He departs to join Wisconsin Light and Power as assistant manager, while vice president S A Power presided at lunch and remarks praised his leadership and the association’s early history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants’ Association
Fairfeld
Retail Merchant’s Association
R. 8. Torrence
Torrence
Iowa Electric Company
Wisconsin Light and Power Co
A. Power
Wilson Heflin New Manager at Fairfield Gas and Electric
Wilson Heflin named manager of the Fairfield gas and electric plants by Dows Smith and Reid. He succeeds R B Torrance who resigns to join Wisconsin Minnesota Light and Power in Eau Claire Wisconsin. Heflin begins Sept 1 but is already effectively in charge as Torrance plans to depart soon. He is son of Mr and Mrs Perry Heflin of Fairfield and formerly clerk of Fairfield city. The article praises Fairfield factories and local business spirit and reflects on community unity during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorne
Ray H. Maxwell
Maxwell
Fairfield
J. K. Treland
Tim
Lyon
Irfiel
Alera
Ilotte Fenims
Ion
Réewllee
Wileona
Mairheld
Wilson Heflin
Town Electric Company
Dows, Smith & Reid
Fairfield Gas and Electric Plants
Heflin
R. 8. Torrance
Wisconsins
Minnesota Light & Pier Co
Eau Claire
Wis
Torrance
Perry Heffin
Iowa Electric Company
Heffin
Mr. Lyon
Retail Merchants’ Association
Malfield
Jeferson
Malrfield
Jefferson Counte
New Head of Retailers Association Named
At a meeting last night the Retailers Association accepted the resignation of President R B Torrance and elected Clifford I Thoma as his successor. Thoma is a young Fairfield business man known for his genial manner and progressive methods. Under his leadership the group aims to be a stronger community factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants’ Association
R. 8. Torrance
Clifford I. Thoma
Thoma
Fairfield
Burlesin 0. KX Wage Concession Report
A garbled early 20th century note reports a wage increase claim by a New York based telegraph firm. It mentions Kaiser evidence of a one percent rise affecting employees at a Western Auto Telegraph company. Officials discuss the situation at the company offices.
Ex Gov Prouty Killed in Train Attack Near Waterville
Former Vermont governor Prouty was killed when the car in which he rode on the train was attacked by a moving train near Waterville. The badly injured man died at the scene and authorities are investigating the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storbronke
Aum
Wied
Prouty
Goedrner
Vermont
Waterville
Drake Clothing Co Delays Fall Swimwear and Furnishings
New fall swimwear and new huts and gents furnishings are delayed at Drake Clothing Co affecting men young men and boys shoppers awaiting arrivals and updates from the retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake Clothing Co
Fairfield City Schools Names New Teaching Corps
The Fairfield public schools announce a strengthened teaching staff with several experienced teachers filling resignations. The list includes superintendency by Arthur W. Crane and principals C. F. Nixon and Anna Benson, plus numerous familiar names across grades and subjects, all meeting state and regional accreditation standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Public Schools
Board of Education
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Arthur W. Crane
Supt
C. F. Nixon
Cora E. Porter
Mary Fisher
Helen Bean
Annette McLean
Abigail Heaton
Florence Roth
Della Barnett
Head of Mine Co Drowns In New York
The death by drowning of N. Bruce Mackelvie, president of the Butte and Superior Wining company, was announced. He was thirty nine, a member of Hayden, Stone & Co, and a director of several mining and other corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Bruce Mackelvie
Butte and Superior Mining Company
New York
Butte and Superior Wining Company
Mackelvie
Hayden, Stone & Co
Tribute Paid to Galtinger and Cytinger in Senate
Senators Neivon of Minnesota led tributes in the senate for the late Cytinger minority leader and for Galtinger. Both parties paused as funeral committees attended Gealinger’s service, reflecting on their long careers.
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Galtinger
Washington
Cytinger
Senate
Neivon
Minnesota
Cone
Comitnitieye
Gealinger
Camp names honor Knox and Bragg across fronts
In a wartime note the locations near Washington Avenue and Stiton Kentucky were named Camp Knorram in honor of General Henry Knox and Praxton Bragg. The brief lists mips and artillery near the two sites as part of the naming ceremony.
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Washington
Stiiton
Fabyettevine
Knorram
Llepey Knox
Inehie
Army Inif
Praxton Bragg
McAdoo Appoints Taylor as Pullman Indian Car Line Controller
L. and L Taylor named by federal manager McAdoo to run the Pullman Indian car line operating department. Headquarters set in Chicago with the appointing authority above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. &. Taylor
McAdoo
Chicago
Taylor
Pullman Company
Mmerectar
Leperal McAdoo
Pullman Cetvans
Mothers Buy Your Boys Three Dollar Clothes At Oraie
Mothers are urged to purchase boys clothing priced at three dollars at Oraie Clo. Ca. ngs. The appeal highlights affordable children’s apparel and local retailer options for school wear and everyday use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oraie Clo
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GWE Daily Journal
Ee IG CO
South Court Street
Qran Taylor
W. Taylor
John Houston
Burlington Hawkeye
Fuel Administration
J.C. Thorne
GAS and Electric Co
C. N. Thoma
Retailers’ Association
New - York
Aig
J+Postminster Gener
Burleson
Control Autely
Kpop Hodtelbone Systems
Cassip
Cnpliyeod
Anto Telegraph Company
Hhon
Ile Company
Offeus
Vermonters Auto
Grand Trask Trein
Ceneda
Chay Four Ie
Roth
Ruby Garnette
Bessie Phelan
Nellie Evans
Washington Building
Anna M., Linter
Dorothy Pockels
Mary J. Brown
Frances Larsen
Gertrude Tate
Robina Curray
Florence Fugard
Neil Belz
Bulding
Aansiedt
Laura Mahon
Alice Clinkenbeard
Nellie Benson
Milliscent Stern
Adda Garmoe
Katherine Bonfield
Pearl Werner
Marcis Diagneau
Marie Gantz
Jessie Wray
Nell Belz
Head OF Mine CO
West Burlington
Fairfield Steam Laundry
Stewart
FORD
ROBE
DOG Foot AC
RATOR
STAR
Leggett
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