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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1918
Page
7
Dal Parsons and many others are listed as visiting or in the city yesterday or today. Recitals, tests, and trips to Des Moines and Chicago are noted. Mt Pleasant reports German measles affecting jail inmates and several community church and prayer meetings are scheduled. regional travel from Edgerton and Glen Dale is mentioned.
Ottumwa reports two autos and a small truck laden with liquor seized at Agency. William Backett of Ottumwa F L Cox and J Beck of Keokuk arrested and released on $100 bonds to appear for hearing Wednesday at 2:00 PM. Twelve cases of whiskey on the truck and ten cases of beer on the two cars, another outfit ahead escaped.
H A Anspach of the English Lutheran church argues the Lutheran Brotherhood war drive should aid, not hinder, Y M C A efforts. Dr John R Mott says both are indispensable, with overlapping work at camps supplementing the church’s mission. He cites testimonies from service members and clergy about spiritual support and communal rites, urging church response to the Macedonian call. Des Moines reports George Hepburn to run for Polk county recorder. he has served as deputy recorder 22 years.
Des Moines Feb. 206 W S Allen secretary of state has formally announced his candidacy for re election. He notes the office has grown from a 500000 to a 3000000 dollar business, serving over 300000 Iowa residents annually and emphasizes experience as key to efficient service. He cites examples from other states to argue against term limits.
Pianist KE J Ripisenhart will be in Fairfield from February 25 to March 6. Leave tuning orders at the Leggett House or at Scheffel's Music Store.
Eloise Smith won first place in the Girls Declamatory contest held at Grinnell last Friday night. A convocation praised her achievement with Judge Prof P Ryan of Grinnell College in attendance. the event featured a reception, dining, performances by the high school orchestra and choir, and toasts to Miss Smith.
The mush and milk social hosted by the W R C ladies at the home of Mr. and Mrs J S Gantz has been postponed indefinitely due to illness.
The mid week service at 7:30 tonight in the east room of the Methodist church will include a general report of Neighborhood meetings. Ensure your neighborhood is well represented this evening.
Regular meeting of B. P. O. FE. will occur Friday evening February 22 at 8 o'clock. Nomination of officers. W. M. Parker.
To members of the Jefferson County Mutual Insurance Union policies following the re survey of 1917 have been mailed and the 1917 assessment cards issued. Payment must be made by February 28. All policy records communications go to T. C. Ross Fairfield Iowa, official secretary after this date FE D. Y. Culbertson.
Notice by King Stock Food Company officers and stockholders that on Friday February 22 1918 at 11 oclock a m the premises Lot Four Block One Gages Addition Fairfield Iowa with building and machinery will be sold at public auction no private bids accepted. Sale postponed once for publicity. deed on cash payment. Chas H Gage president T B Allender auctioneer.
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