Local Briefs Highlight Visits and Family News
Local notes report multiple city visits including Mrs. Nelson Vestar from Ottumwa and Mrs. Frances Russell of Libertyville. J. Fred Clark returns from North Platte after his mother Ella M. Clark’s illness and death. Marriage licenses issued to Frank H. Pierson and Charlotte White. Christmas program planned at Beckwith school and Pleasant Grove church. Corporal Fred Dahl returns to Camp Pike after visiting family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fred Clark
North Platte
Ella M. Clark
Frank H. Pierson
Charlotte White
Clarence Murphy
Maud Murphy
Lockridge
Verle Frazey
G. P. Anderson
Burlington
J. E. Bowermaster
Jefferson Street
Pleasant Grove
W. D. Brown
New London
Fred Dahl
Camp Pike
Little Rock
Ark
Chas. Dahl
Edwin Oliver
Stoughton
Wisconsin
Fairfield
J. W. Oliver
Will Maasdam
Camp Dodge furloughs limited by trolley distance
War department announces national army men at Camp Dodge will not receive furloughs for Christmas or New Year unless they live within trolley distance to the cantonment. Fairfield boys face impossible travel without transport. Henry and Des Moines counties mobilize car owners to shuttle troops to Des Moines and back, bringing part of the men home for Christmas and the rest for New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
National Army
Camp Dodge
Cantonment
Fairfield
Henry
Des Moines
Christmas Carols by Vesper Choir at Chapel
At chapel this morning the vesper choir directed by Prof. Mountain performed mainly old English carols including Noel Sing Noel Shepards Awake The Golden Herald The Cradle Song The Carol of the Flowers The Messiah double solo by Miss Marjorie Haight and Miss Margaret White The home oratorical contest to choose Parsons State Oratorical Association representative will be held tonight at 7 30 in Barhydt Chapel Three contestants Huyett Gaines Dwight Krumholtz and Vincent Keesey invited public to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesper Choir
Prof
Mountain
Golden Herald
Marjorie Haight
Margaret White
Parsons
Barhydt Chapel
Huyett Gaines
Dwight Krumholtz
Vincent Keesey
YWCA Christmas Party Brings Gifts to Fairfield Children
Yesterday afternoon the YWCA girls hosted a Christmas party in the gymnasium for Fairfield’s poor children. The girls distributed candy and gifts to the youngsters, sharing holiday cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Death of Naomi Hughell prompts local visits nearby
Libertyville residents hosted relatives as the community mourned Naomi Hughell four years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hughell. Guests included Ray Glotfelty of Waterloo and Mrs. H D Davis of Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Glotfelty
Waterloos
H. D. Davis
Swanson
Albia
Freda Goehring
Hedrick
Ross Shipler
Pete Potts
Eldon
John Allison
Richland
Frank Helfenstein
Glasgow
Naomi Hughell
Harry Hughell
Carroll
Maude Koentz
M., EF
Ft. McPherson
Cocoy
Paul Ferrell
Bruce Hutton
Warner Glotfelty
Nellie Lomnett
Ottumwa
M. E. Church
A. M. E. Concert At The Church Tomorrow Night
An A M E church concert is held tomorrow night with admission set at fifteen cents.
Patriotic Lawyers Meet in Fairfield on December 24 1917
The county bar holds a public meeting in Fairfield Court Room at 2 p m December 24 1917. Judges and bar members renew oath of allegiance with short addresses. Judge Hunter to preside at an adjourned District Court session. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Hunter
District Court
Parson College Societies Announce Pledges
The Portfolio lists pledges from Parsons College societies including ORIO ELZEVIR ALDINE and EMPYREAN. Names include Van Bennett Clarence Blough Lester Brown Maurice Fryer Donald Garber Otto Harlan Robert Israel Preston Johnson Raymond Kays John Keesey Verne Landers Ellwood Lindbom James Nixon Leland Page Philip Smith Margaret Ahlin Edna Alden Bernice Green Gail Heflin Elizabeth Howell Grace Lease Elizabeth Leggett Elizabeth Maasdam Claribel Roth Margaret Snyder Leonard Larson William Naffziger Edward Montgomery Donald Strickler Merritt Taylor Harold Wilson Anna Bole Areva Connelly Esther Gilbert Lucile Helfenstein Ada Bell Wirtz Louise Oehlman Lucy Prentice Dorothy Towne Margaret West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Orio— van Bennett
Clarence Blough
Lester Brown
Maurice Fryer
Donald Garber
Otto Harlan
Robert Israel
Preston Johnson
Raymond Kays
John Keesey
Verne Landers
Ellwood Lindbom
James Nixon
Leland Page
Philip Smith
Elzevir
Margaret Ahlin
Edna Alden
Bernice Green
Gail Heflin
Elizabeth Howell
Grace Lease
Elizabeth Leggett
Elizabeth Maasdam
Claribel Roth
Margaret Snyder
Aldine
Leonard Larson
William Naffziger
Edward Montgomery
Donald Strickler
Merritt Taylor
Harold Wilson
Empyrean
Anna Bole
Areva Connelly
Esther Gilbert
Lucile Helfenstein
Ada Bell Wirtz
Louise Oehlman
Lucy Prentice
Dorothy Towne
Margaret West
A. M. E. Church Choir to Perform Concert
The A. M. E. Church Choir will give a concert at the church tomorrow evening. A very interesting program has been arranged and will include a Red Cross scene. The program will begin at eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Live Ducks for Christmas or New Years Sale
Local ad advertises live ducks available for holiday use, offering contact by phone 267 789 for purchase or pickup during the Christmas or New Year season.
A M E Church Plans Concert Tomorrow Evening
The A M E church will host a concert at the church tomorrow evening, inviting the community to attend the musical event at the familiar house of worship.
Frames and services at Davies Picture Shop ad
Preserve the soldiers pictures in durable frames and visit the Davies Picture Shop at 112 W Burling ton for the most complete line of frames in the city. R B Ross, the veteran shoemaker, has joined B H Elliott and invites old customers to meet him there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davies Picture Shop
Burlington
R. B. Ross
B. H. Elliott
Adv
Martha Washington
Rosecraft Art Pottery
Bissel
Red Cross Notes Call For Return Of Knitted Goods
The Red Cross asks for the return of knitted sweaters socks and wristlets within days. A box will be sent late this week and all of the last yarn shipment must be included for cold weather needs. Membership renewals are strong with new members joining.
Program at the A N E Church Tomorrow Evening
A notice invites the public to hear the program at the A N E church tomorrow evening. The item emphasizes a community gathering and attendees are urged to participate.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Neyland
County Line
Nelson Vestar
H. C. Stewart
North Court Street
Frances Russell
Libertyville
City
Harry Baldiwn
Nebraska
J. C. Campbell
Birmingham
Forest City Lodge
Elsie Miller
Clarence Glotfelty
A. V. Frazey
Izora Bishop
Dollie Ebbert
Browning
Thos. Moss
L. C. Ball, Jr
Rock Island
San Francisco
Beckwith
Nellie Banfield
Council Bluffs
College News
The
A. M. E. Church
Red Cross Knitters
Charles Carter
R. B. Louden
Goo, Workman
Center Township
H. S. Stark
Mr. Workman
Center
A. N. E Church
Lee’s Grocery
South 4Th
Anas
Brunswick
Helen Ware
Robert Hichens
Fairfield Theatre
Mary Anderson
Ford Weekly
Edna Goodrich
Royal Easy
Hl. P. McLaughlin Co
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