Local Social News Highlights From Fairfield Area
Harmony Club gathers at Mrs Sharpe home with Opal Hampton as guest. Y B B Girls plan program with Margaret Bishop on Saturday at 2 30. Moose Lodge to meet for important business. Royal Oak Bible Class supper postponed to Feb 17. Gilbert Encampment marks fifth anniversary at North Side Odd Fellows Hall. P E 0 Society to meet at Miss Eliza McCrackin’s East Burlington home. Rebekah Club hosts husbands at a picnic supper at Mr and Mrs Sam Lewis. Upper Richwoods School district to honor departing families at the schoolhouse. Wedding announces Roy Gordon and Nancy Opt wed at Bennington Nebraska. Cora Diers and Allene Flinspach attend from Fairfield.
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Rebekah Club
Sam Lewis
West Burlington Street
Bennington
Neb
Roy Gordon
Nancy Opt
Opt
Bert Opt
Gordon
Alex Gordon
Fairfield
Cora Diers
Allene Flinspach
Exemption Board Nears End of Duties in Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Exemption Board, now housed in the sheriff's office and awaiting a final discharge by month’s end, has struggled with reorganizing questionnaires. Directors shifted from order numbers to alphabetic, then back, with bundles and delays, awaiting a Des Moines shipment and possible telegraphic instructions. An inspector will review work before sealing up final records, while cabinets remain unpacked in the courthouse vestibule.
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Jefferson County Exemption Board
Sheriff’s Office
District Court
Des Moines
Convict 16 of land fraud in Indian lands case
Roy Van Tress, president of the McAlester Obin Real Estate Exchange, and a group of teen associates were found guilty by a United States District Court jury after seven deliberations. The case concerns alleged fraudulent activity in the sale of Indian lands in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Roy van Tress
Oklahoma
Malis
Cincinett, Olle
Peh
McAlester Obln
Teen Associates
Aulls
United States District Court
Hetips
Anarchists Attack Sector as Allies Hold Line
In Archangel regional fighting, anarchist forces briefly seized allied blockhouses then were pushed back by a boys and Russian counterattack. The clash continues as reports confirm Alfonso plans a South American visit to Buenos Aires Montevideo and Rio Janeiro though dates remain unsettled.
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Archangel
Beh
Seedmakrenga
Alfonso
South America
Paris
King Alfonso
Spain
Buenos Aires
Montevideo
Rio Janeiro
Long Court Battle Over Banach Witkoski Case Proceeds
In district court the Banach versus Witkoski case stretches longer than expected. Defense evidence may not finish this afternoon and a jury could hear it tomorrow. P J Witkoski managed proceeds of a Banach sale and paid family bills amid disputes over payment methods.
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John Banach
Peter Witkoski
P. J. Witkoski
Banach
Harding to Be Shrine Guest at Ottumwa Friday
Governor W L Harding will be guest of honor at a Southern Iowa Shrine club banquet at the Hotel Ottumwa Friday night attended by over 300 Shriners. Speakers include S E Irish and C C Clark with entertainment by three Chicago women singers.
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Harding
Ottumwa
W. L. Harding
Southern Iowa Shrine Club
S. E. Irish
Keosauqua
C. C. Clark
Burlington
Chicago
Shrine
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
F H S Quintet to Meet Burlington in Fairfield Showdown
Fairfield hosts Burlington in a decisive league series clash next Saturday. The home team aims to rebound after earlier defeat and seeks to avenge the January loss as Burlington arrives confident to deliver its best performance of the season.
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Fairfield
Burlington
River City
Big Clearance Ends Saturday at The Drake Clothing Co
Saturday February 1 ends the big clearance of suits overcoats raincoats and mackinaws at The Drake Clothing Co East Side Fairfield. Regular stock reduced to clear with discounted prices for all customers. Special sale marks the end of season stock on men’s outerwear.
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Drake Clothing Co
East Side Fairfield
College news highlights prayer day and campus events
College observances include a statewide day of prayer with Rev. Oakes speaking on prayer at Washington Presbyterian Church. Dean McDonald leads Sunday vesper services. Dr. Winter seeks prospective teachers and mentions a manual training teaching position. Basketball vs Penn College at Trustee Gym tonight.
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Oakes
Presbyterian Church At
Washington
U.S. Army
Camp Pike
Ark
Dean McDonald
Penn College
Trustee Gymnasium
Island cockrels seek buyers for lavender rose comb Rhode Island
Island cockrels offered for sale with rose comb Rhode Island lineage. Each bird shows minor feather pulls and is priced through phone contact. Offers encouraged from local buyers.
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Rhode
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Margaret
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Royal Oak
H. A. Anspach
Gilbert
Eliza McCrackin
East Burlington Street
Upper Richwoods
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Wayne Green
Ralph Green
Carl Bates
Salina
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Libertyville
Burlington Squad
College News
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W.C. A
Stor
Jefferson County
the Armory
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Ete
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C. E. Anderson
Home Electric
Roth & Co
Fairfield and
Birmingham Road
Poland
China Hogs
Island Frty
McCormack
Hayes
Rhode Island
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B. Allender
Auet
W. C. Browner
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