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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
7
Rev. Roland Butler of Iowa Falls Iowa may accept the pastorate here and will preach at the usual Sunday morning service. All church members and congregation urged to attend.
Local society items report many Ottumwa residents visiting the city on business and returning from trips. The column notes engagements weddings and anniversaries including a Washington Journal notice of Raymond J. Kessel and Elizabeth A. Ledger wedding at St Joseph Catholic Church Pleasant Plain.
C A Pheeney, advance agent for Lowery's minstrels, praised the Orpheum show last night for its excellent orchestra. He noted he had not heard such a fine ensemble in many large cities. The group is led by Miss Gertrude Mason whose direction brings the music to the fore as a standout feature.
John C Welch and the bride were united in marriage with Miss Margaret Ammenhauser and H C Welch as attendants. The bride wore a navy traveling suit and taupe hat, carrying roses. A supper followed at the bride’s mother Anna Ammenhauser home 1007 Center Ave. The groom is son of Mrs A N Welch 215 North Marion St and works for Milwaukee railroad. They plan a Illinois Indiana honeymoon and home after March 1. A benefit dance at Elks hall by St Marys church Young Peoples society drew a good crowd and funds.
The eighth grade examination will be held at the court house on Wednesday and Thursday February 20 and 21 at nine o'clock. If roads are bad and you can't come, the state superintendent has always called an examination in August so you will still have two trials left.
Ottumwa Iowa February reports indicate requests from county admirers urging Mayor Pat Leeny to seek the Sixth Iowa district seat on the Democratic ticket at the June primary. No official reply has been given, but frequent inquiries spark local discussion.
In a notice from librarian DYSART the local fuel administration curtails library hours to Wednesdays and Saturdays. Students and college researchers are asked to submit subject lists in advance to receive needed assistance during the shortened hours.
A Negro Minstrel program by the My America Club is announced for Friday evening February 1 at Brookville Church. Admission is 15 to 25 cents. Also note a loan listing at 914 Money to Loan on Improved City Property and 809 Thoma and Thoma.
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