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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
6
Bill to repeal Iowa blue laws introduced in house
Des Moines reports representative Tom Griffin of Sioux City has introduced a bill to repeal much of the Iowa blue laws. It would permit Sunday baseball theaters and movies and allow cities under 10 000 to prohibit amusements on Sundays. The measure follows Attorney General Havner's pledge to enforce all laws after adjournment. Lords Day Alliance opposes the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Tom Griffin
Sioux City
H. M. Havner
Lords’ Day Alliance
Parsons College Football Schedule for 1917 Season
The Parsons College football schedule lists games for 1917 including Carthage in Fairfield on October 6, Simpson in Intial Ola October 12, Monmouth in Fairfield October 19, Highland Park in Fairfield October 26, Penn in Fairfield November 9, Central in Pella November 16, and Iown Wesleyan in Mt. Pleasant November 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Carthage
Fairfield
Simpson
Indianola
Highland Park
Penn
Central
Pella
Iown Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
Parsons Wesleyan Debate Set For Barhydt Chapel
The Parsons Wesleyan debate is scheduled for tomorrow evening at 7 49 in Barhydt Chapel. The Parsons team faces stiff competition and a rigorous clash is anticipated.
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 rough, ragged girl of the wilds in a story written by an author who also appears in the picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Nanette
Pauline Frederick
Vicksburg Veterans Invited to War Scenes Reunion
J S Gantz commander of George Strong Post G A R has full details on the Vicksburg veterans reunion October 16 to 19 1917. Iowa Civil War veterans may attend a grand peace jubilee at Vicksburg National Park October 17 to 19 with government funding for transportation for those who participated in the siege campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Gantz
George Strong
Vicksburg
Iowa
Vicksburg National Park
Council of Administration of the Association
E. J. Bealer
Cedar Rapids
Secetary
Jefferson
17Th
19Th
30Th
Iowa Infantry
Third
Fourth Cavalry
Social and club news from Glendale area events
In Society notes a Glendale school hosts a pre social and literary program led by Miss Mabel Trail to fund school standardization. The B I L s of Chapter J P E O hosted a gathering at the Miller home marking Chapter 1 s 32nd anniversary with out of town guests. The Winners Bible Class of the Lutheran church will meet at the Johnson home to elect officers. Fifteen Beckwith school patrons surprised Miss Edmunds and pupils with treats and a Valentine box exchange. The Girls Club of the Lutheran church will meet at Mrs Gaumer s home for a 7 30 gathering with business on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Mabel Trail
Washington Journal
A. R. Miller
South Marion Avenue
Cora Porter
Mildred Stewart
Faifield
Charlotte White
Anna Humphrey
Stewart
Lutheran Church
John Mauglin
Elizabeth Stout
J. E. Johnson
West Burlington Street
Beckwith School
Miss Edmunds
Ames
Charles Gaumer
West Hempstead Street
Parsons College Track Schedule and New Javelin Event
A faculty meeting after chapel reviewed spring track work and Parsons athletic plans. Coach Garretson will attend key meets. events include Drake Relays Des Moines April 21 and a May series culminating in the Iowa State Meet at Des Moines May 19 plus a Wesleyan Parsons dual May 26 at Fairfield. A new javelin throw feature adds novelty to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Garretson
Drake
Des Moines
Penn
Wesleyan
Oskaloosa
Simpson
Highland Park
Iowa Conference
Grinnell
Iowa State
Fairfield
Local Briefs Highlight Visitors and Departures
C. KE Keltner visited Salina on a business trip yesterday. Guy Davidson of Batavia was in town on business. Miss Iris Judd plans to return to Ottumwa tomorrow after a few days here. Larry Free expects to depart for Pairbury Nebraska soon for a period of time. Mr and Mrs Charles Coop of Perlee spent yesterday with the Howard Minster home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. Keltner
Salina
Guy Davidson
Batavia
Iris Judd
Ottumwa
Larry Free
Pairbury
Nebraska
Charles Coop of
Perlee
Howard Minster Home
Unkrich’s Boys Band to perform at Fairfield High
Unkrich’s Boys Band will give a concert at the High School Auditorium Thursday evening February 22 with soprano soloist Miss Margaret White. Proceeds go to the Fairfield High School Senior Class. Admission 25 cents, 8:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unkrich
High School
Margaret White
Fairfield High School
Mrs Anna Collins Narrow Escape After Oven Explosion
Mrs Anna Collins on West Broad way escaped serious injury when a gas stove oven exploded last evening around eight. She sustained facial and neck burns and singed hair, though her injuries are not believed to be serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Collins
West Broadway
Washington Meets F.H.S. Here Friday
Fairfield High will host Washington High School teams in a boys and girls basketball double header at the high school gym Friday evening. An after game cabaret frolic in the auditorium promises entertainment and fun for all spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield High
Washington High School
DAVE DAVENPORT SHOT IN TEXAS HOSPITAL CONDITION
Cuero Texas February 15 Dave Davenport pitcher for the St Louis Americans is in serious condition after a accidental shooting while putting away a rifle. He was brought from Range Texas after the hunting trip incident. His vest watch likely saved his life. Dr Withers has been elected superintendent of the St Louis city schools succeeding Ben Blewett who died in Washington.
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 evening from five to seven. Suppper costs 25 cents. 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 Play For Fairfield High School Seniors And Band
A benefit performance supports the Fairfield High School senior class and the Unkrich Boys Band on Washington's Birthday at the High School Auditorium. Proceeds aid uniforms instruments and scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield High School
Wesleyan Falls to Iowa Wesleyan in Mt Pleasant Clash
Parsons College basketball lost 53 to 16 at Mt Pleasant as Iowa Wesleyan used height and teamwork to overpower the undermanned Parsons squad. Gantz was suspended by coach Garretson for missed practices, sidelining the team’s top shooter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Iowa Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
Gantz
Garretson
Exchange Offer in Keokuk for Fairfield Property
Keokuk dwelling exchange offered by Will D. Garmoe & Son. A six room modern house with heat, plus $2,000 real estate loan on first mortgage. Building lots for sale, house to rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Fairfield
Will D. Garmoe & Son
Lost crank on South Main street notice
A crank from an automobile is listed as lost on South Main street. Finder should notify Alex Monson. Also lost is a weed chain tightener from a fire truck during this morning’s run. It consists of four springs and a chain. Return to the Fire Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
Alex Monson
Wanted classified notices from Journal readers
A collection of short classifieds requests includes an orphan girl seeking room and schooling, a small rental with four or five rooms, a man with horse and buggy to sell Stock Condition Powder, furnished rooms for light housekeeping, and a girl or woman for general housework with night shift needs.
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. Six rooms. See Harry Smith at 139.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffin
Orpheum
Harry Smith
For Sale Classifieds Featuring Homes and Land
A compilation of Fairfield Iowa listings offers an 8 room house with 1 1 4 lots and a shop at 203 East Grimes, a milch cow, farm land ads for Wisconsin and Four Corners area properties, and several lots and new houses for sale plus farm aids and household items. Specifics include contact names Frank Massey George Israel CC G Taylor James Bailey and R F Wilson with phone numbers 5308 2692 2420 3499 8208.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Grimes Street
Fairfield
Wm. I
Wisconsin Farm Lands Landology
Landology
Skidmore Land Co
Skidmore
Marinette
Wisconsin
Four Corners
Ernest Sandblom
Hannah Sandblom
George Israel
CC. G. Taylor
South Second Steel
James Bailey
R. F. Wilson
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