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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1918
Page
6
The John Banach versus Peter Witkoski case is continued to next week as jurors are excused until 9 30 a m Monday. About 15 witnesses have appeared over three days with more testimony expected.
The Fairfield theatre returns for a new season after a fire and remodel. New lighting, a stage under construction, a new curtain and machines enhance the upgraded interior. Box office and lobby refreshed. Star lineup includes Charlie Chaplin and Mary Miles Minter with Her Country's Call as the opening feature starring Minter.
Last evening the Sunday school and friends of the College Addition Mission held the first gathering of this kind. About 50 to 60 attendees enjoyed brief talks readings and songs followed by social games in a simple program led by Superintendent L E Kuhns and others.
In Jefferson County Iowa February Term 1918 Charles Conner executor petitions to approve sale of estate real estate totaling 160 acres in sections 17 and 9 township 72 north range 11 west hearing fixed for February 21 1918 at Jefferson County Court Houseigh news items note Bertha Sessler a Fairfield Business College student has accepted a stenographer position and James Nixon a Parsons College attendee returns home to Stockport for the week
Senator John T. Clarkson of Albia delivered the principal address at Fairfield's Loyalty Day celebration held in the Armory. He urged unity against autocracy, defended organized labor as loyal to constitutional government, and warned of a future driven by militarism if democracy fails.
The Fairfield Iowa Fuel Committee rescinds the February 14 1918 lightless night order effective February 18 1918. On Thursday and Sunday nights signs and interior lights must be reduced to basic safety levels while businesses reopen fully on other nights. Citizens urged to conserve fuel amid potential cold spells and avoid excess lighting.
First Methodist Church shows 9:30 Sunday school 10:45 morning worship with Wilbur R. Keesey speaking on The Finest Temple in the World. Presbyterian Church lists Bible school 9:30, worship 11 am with The Impossible Command sermon by Dr Mosser, C E S meets 6:30 pm, and Rev Butler preaches regular 11 am service with Wednesday prayer at 7:30. Everyone invited.
Bible School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m with the subject With Jesus in His Own City English Lutheran Church holds 9 30 Sunday school and 11 a m worship. War work campaign for soldier boys to be launched by the pastor with Camp Dodge visit and Lutheran Brotherhood details. Wednesday 7 30 p m testimonial meeting. Reading Room over The Fair Clothing Store open weekdays 2 30 to 4 30 with a Christian Science loan library.
A statement asserts the Monroe Doctrine will be extended to cover the Eastern Hemisphere, claiming the ancient policy remains effective and now broad in scope across both hemispheres.
Church notices list Free Methodist services next Sunday with Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, class meeting at 11, pastor away at District Quarterly in Birmingham, Rev. H S Carpenter to lead morning service. New Chicago Mission hosts Sunday school 2:30 and preaching 7:30 with special music. College Addition Mission also hosts 2:30 Sunday school and 7:30 evening service with guest speakers. Bethel A M E Church prompts 10 am Sunday School and 11 am preaching by Mrs Carey with prayer meeting Wednesday.
The regular semi monthly meeting of the Ministerial Association to be held in the pastor's study at the Methodist church on next Monday at 10 30 AM.
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