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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1911
Page
4
Members of the Eastern Star club held their annual Valentine party hosted by Mrs. Harvey Baston with over 30 guests. A theater outing at the Orpheum preceded social time at the Thomas flats with valentine contests and solos by Miss May McClain. Refreshments ended the evening.
The Thea High basketball team travels to Mt Pheasant to face Wes leyan Freshmen in an evening game. Mrs Margaret Gift and Mrs Deizer Green host a dinner party tomorrow evening at their West Broadway home.
The Sixth District of Iowa Funeral Directors closed a profitable two day meeting in Library Hall Fairfield. Officers elected for the next year include President Charles Woodford Brighton Vice President W A Thomas Prairie City Secretary Treasurer T R Osborn New Sharon and J T Davies Fairfield Albia as next year’s delegate. The group adjourned at noon and accepted an invitation to spend the afternoon in Burlington with Chittenden Eastman and Embalmers Burial Case Co.
Evangelist Hanson, conducting revival services at the Baptist church, will deliver a powerful lecture titled The Pivot Face at the Presbyterian church tonight. The talk covers social problems and is described as remarkably fine with an offering invited.
Local notes report Rev T S Pool of Brighton visiting friends in the city. Mrs J B Cray of Agency City is visiting her sister Mrs Thomas Allender. Fred Card of Grinnell stayed with Wm Hufstedler. John Calvin of Council Bluffs called after the death of Miss Bridget Kilfey. Mrs Jacob Greber improves at North Main street home. Dan Sullivan of Chicago visits after Miss Kilfey's death. Marion Ridinger of Murray arrives amid Mrs Jacob Graer’s illness. Gilbert McClaren returns from Mt Pleasant. Oscar Larson buys Hudgell property on East Adams Street. Mrs W Fordyce travels to Burlingame for visit with daughter Mrs Murd Burnette. Public sale notices by Humphreys Wisecarver offer refund if unsatisfied and reasonable terms. Horse sale set for Feb 28 with Feb 23 sale promised. Property for sale includes seven-room house, barn, fruit trees, cement walks. Tedford Bros Wellman Ia. 751.
Miss Mae Turner and Miss Ethel Dougherty entertained the K. K. K. Club at the Coffman residence on West Broadway. Guests enjoyed a Valentine box gift exchange, music, and a luncheon in a lively social gathering.
Muddy roads hinder timely deliveries and raise delays. Customers are urged to place orders early, even the day before, to allow sufficient time for processing and ensure goods reach on schedule.
Miss Gladys Ketcham hosted Delta Sigma Theta at her East Adams Street home for a Valentine party. Lila Branson was guest of honor as bridge and musical numbers entertained the group and a Valentine shower provided personalized keepsakes. Heart themed refreshments ended a delightful social evening for the club members.
Washington reports that several Zelaya sympathizers were arrested in Managua for suspected complicity in a government arsenal explosion. Consul Moffatt lists arrestees and says two million rounds and 10,000 rifles were lost with one million rounds saved. Martial law has been declared and a rigid investigation is underway. Railroad traffic was restricted to government use.
A Church supper event will be held Thursday evening February 16 offering a chicken meal for 25 cents which includes ice cream. The notice invites attendees to come and support the church’s fundraiser.
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