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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1917
Page
7
A scanning of residents shows Mary Teal and Ina Crone spending Christmas at homes in Bamingham and Washington. Lucile Lamberson visited from Des Moines. various locals, including Messrs. Simmons Birmingham C E Luper and families, shared holiday time. Several entries note hospital stays, travel to Chariton and Davenport, Anticipated meetings of Masons, and upcoming school activities and a night school petition in Fairfield.
The Free Methodist Church held Christmas exercises Monday evening with a well prepared program and children’s parts. A large congregation attended and a Christmas treat was served by the Sunday School committee. A special offering was taken for Armenian sufferers. The service closed with a singing of America and warm appreciation for the entertainment.
S. E. Goddard of this city reports the death of his uncle George W. R. Goddard in Creston Iowa. Age eighty three, he had lived in Union County since 1869 and was a well known Creston resident active in G. A. R. circles. Funeral arrangements are not yet made.
Harry Lauder, famed Scotch entertainer, has returned to America as he recalls his son Captain John Lauder of the Argyle Highlanders killed in action in December 1915. A magazine feature at the public library recounts his wartime experiences and reflections on what the war means to him, urged as a read for encouragement to families of enlisted men.
All members of Homesteader lodge No 675 may pay dues at Gaumer Bros drug store or to secretary W E Campbell. Regular meeting January 1, 1918. 800 W V Hughes, F H Simpson Jr, Committee.
Al S Weston presents a 15 member cast led by Weston at the Orpheum for a one day engagement on Thursday December 27. The act features Jack Devere Walter Pepper Mark Harris Gladys Gordon Babe Clark and a full chorus with up to date songs and dancing. The troupe recently ran ten weeks in Deming New Mexico and twenty five weeks in Phoenix Arizona and promises top billed entertainment.
The notice urges placing Food Administration and Red Cross Cards in windows to promote food conservation as demands grow next year. It explains fewer workers at home and more in Europe, and calls McCord Chapter to a special two night meeting to work and reminds members to attend.
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