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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
2
Iowa House Introduces Bill to Repeal Blue Laws
Des Moines reports a bill by Rep. Tom Griffin of Sioux City to repeal parts of Iowa blue laws enabling Sunday baseball theaters and movies without infraction. The measure allows towns under 10 000 to ban amusements on Sunday with penalties, while several public services remain exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Tom Griffin
Sioux City
H. M. Havner
Lords’ Day Alliance
Parsons College 1917 Football Schedule
Parsons College announces the 1917 football slate with games at Fairfield Indianola Fairfield Fair Held Fairfield Fairfield Mt. Pleasant Pella and Mt Pleasant against Carthage Simpson Monmouth Highland Park Penn Central Iowa Wesleyan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Fairfield
Simpson
Indian
Penn
Central
Pella
Iowa Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
Parsons Wesleyan Debate Set for Tomorrow Night
The Parsons Wesleyan debate is planned for tomorrow evening at 9 Barhydt Chapel. The Parsons team faces strong opposition in what is expected to be a rigorous clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barhydt Chapel
Parsons
Girl of the Wilds at Orpheum Tomorrow
Pauline Frederick stars in Nanette of the Wilds at the Orpheum. Nanette portrays the uncouth wilds girl in pages and hair streaming, a role challenging producers and actors alike to depict a stark contrast to feminine polish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Nanette
Pauline Frederick
Vicksburg Veterans Get Chance to Visit War Scenes
J S Gantz commander of George Strong Post G A R outlines plans for a grand Vicksburg reunion October 16 to 19 1917 inviting Civil War veterans from Iowa and other states who participated in the siege and capture. Government funds 150000 will cover transport for eligible attendees with others paying own fare. Iowa legislatures will be urged to provide transportation subsidies. veterans must file details by March 15 1917 and obtain blanks from Commander Gantz to qualify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Gantz
George Strong
Vicksburg
Iowa
Vicksburg National Park
Council of Administration of the Association
BE. J. Bealer
Cedar Rapids
Secetary
Vicksburgh
Social and literary events fill Glendale school program
A Friday evening pre social and literary program at Glendale school led by Miss Mabel Trail aims to raise funds for standardizing the school. The Washington Journal notes the B I L s of Chapter J Ph D hosted a gathering at Mr and Mrs A R Miller’s home marking the Chapter 1 thirty second anniversary with out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale School
Mabel Trail
Washington Journal
A. R. Miller
South Marion Avenue
Cora Porter
Mildred Stewart
Faifield
Charlotte White
Anna Himphrey
Stewart
Parsons Aims For Spring Track Schedule And New Javelin
A college meeting discussed spring track work. Parsons has strong material in field and track events. Coach Garretson plans to attend several key meets including Drake Relays Des Moines April 21 and a May 12 Iowa Conference Meet Grinnell. A new javelin event will be added this year with Parsons competing against Penn Wesleyan Simpson Highland Park and Des Moines in the Hexagonal May 5 Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Garretson
Drake
Des Moines
Penn
Wesleyan
Oskaloosa
Simpson
Highland Park
Iowa
Grinnell
Fairfield
Local Briefs Note Visitors and Travel Plans
C BE Keltner was at Salina on a business trip yesterday. Guy Davidson of Batavia was in the city yesterday on business. Miss Iris Juda returns to Ottumwa tomorrow after a short stay here. Harry Free plans a trip in a few days to Fairbury Nebraska. Mr and Mrs Charles Coop of Verlee visited the Howard Minster home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckwith School
Miss Edmunds
Ames
Lutheran Church
Charles Gaumer
West Hempstead Street
C.be. Keltner
Salina
Guy Davidson
Batavia
Iris Juda
Ottumwa
Harry Free
Fairbury
Nebraska
Mrs
Charles Coop
Verlee
Howard Minster Home
Unkrich's Boys Band to Perform at Fairfield High
Unkrich's Boys Band presents a concert at the High School Auditorium Thursday evening February 22 with soprano soloist Miss Margaret White. Proceeds go to the Fairfield Senior Class and the band. Admission 25 cents, 8:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unkrich
Margaret White
Fairfield High School
Mrs Anna Collins Narrow Escape After Stove Explosion
Mrs Anna Collins on West Broad Way narrowly avoided serious injury last evening when the gas stove oven exploded. She suffered burns to the face and neck and her hair was singed. Doctors believe the injuries are not serious despite the close call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Collins
West Broad Way
Washington meets Fairfield High teams Friday in gym
Fairfield High boys and girls host Washington High School teams Friday evening at the High School Gymnasium. After the games a large cabaret frolic in the auditorium is planned with much fun and entertainment for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield High
Washington High School
Davenport Shot Wounding Crisis for St. Louis Player
Cuero Texas February 15 Dave Davenport pitcher for the St. Louis Americans lies in serious condition after a hunting trip accident in Range Texas his vest watch likely saved his life doctors say he has a chance for recovery Davenport was shot accidentally while handling a rifle. In St Louis Dr John W Withers president of the Teachers College has been elected superintendent of the city schools succeeding the late Ben Blewett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero
Tex
Dave Davenport
St. Louis Americans
Davenport
Withers
St. Louis
John W. Withers
Teachers’ College
Ben Blewett
Washington
Wesleyan Bible Class Creamed Chicken Supper
The Wesleyan Bible Class of the Methodist Church will serve a creamed chicken supper in the church basement Saturday from five to seven o'clock. Supper 25c. Wanted at once a fairly good second-hand buggy. E A Young 238.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Bible Class
Methodist Church
E. A. Young
Benefit performance for Fairfield High seniors and Unkrich Band
A benefit program is planned at the High School Auditorium in honor of the Fairfield senior class and the Unkrich Boys Band on Washingtons Birthday. Faculty and students invite community members to attend and help raise funds for the graduating seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield High School
Wesleyan Defeats Parsons in Mt Pleasant Tilt
Parsons College basketball fell 63 to 16 to Wesleyan on the Mt Pleasant floor. Parsons was handicapped by the absence of Gantz who was disciplined for missing practice but played solid team basketball despite the height and firepower of Wesleyan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Iown Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
Gantz
Garretson
People’s Column Exchange Ad in Keokuk
A Keokuk agency lists a six room modern house for exchange with Fairfield property, heat? missing. Terms include a $2,000 real estate loan on first mortgage. Additional building lots for sale and a house to rent. Will D. Garmoe & Son 217.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Fairfield
Will D. Garmoe & Son
Lost items on South Main street and fire truck chain
A crank for an automobile is lost on South Main street and a weed chain tightener from the fire truck, consisting of four springs and a chain, is missing after this morning’s run. Please notify Alex Monson or return to the Fire Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
Alex Monson
Wanted classifieds fill local page notes
A string of small help wanted and rental ads appears. Requests include room and board for an orphan girl, a small four or five room rental, a horse and buggy seller for stock conditioning powder, furnished light housekeeping rooms, and a girl or woman for general housework with a night schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A
Journal
Paul Trimble
Jefferson County
Indianapolis
Indiana
For Rent West Half of Coffin Property
For Rent The west half of the Coffin property opposite The Orpheum offers six rooms. See Harry Smith 139.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffin
Orpheum
Harry Smith
For Sale Classified Listings and Contacts
A collage of sale notices for real estate farms buildings and personal items. Listings include a large eight room house with a one and a fourth acre lot plus a shop on East Grimes Street Fairfield and multiple farm land offers. Also posts hedge posts a milch cow a Wisconsin land magazine subscription Landology contact Skidmore Building Marinette Wisconsin and various household furnishings for sale with contact persons Frank Massey Frank Baker George Israel C G Taylor and James Bailky with local phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes Street
Fairfield
Frank Massey
West Monroe St
Frank Baker
Wisconsin Farm Lands Landology
Landology
Skidmore Land Co
Skidmore
Marinette
Wisconsin
Four Corners
Ernest Sandblom
Hannah Sandblom
George Israel
C. G. Taylor
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