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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
2
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Society notes report the Westminster Bible Class evening meeting at the Machesney home on West Burlington. Various local social events, engagements, and visitors are announced, including Ruth Thayer Frary and James DeWitt White’s wedding in San Diego.
Safety Razor Blades machine sharpened here a short time. Gaumer Bros. 77.
Professor Leopold Schmidt, longtime director of the Fairfield Iowa big band, has tendered his resignation. The move springs a surprise and his retirement will be greatly regretted by band members who credit his leadership for the ensemble’s present preeminent standing. He will remain in Fairfield for now to continue orchestra work and private instruction.
The Political Equality League will hold a meeting in the Agassiz room of the library Saturday at 2 30 PM. Miss Elizabeth Scott of Burlington, appointed district chair, will assist in reorganizing and planning a further suffrage education drive. All county ladies are invited.
If everyone who said I must go down and see about my Journal and pay it ahead had done so we would be through. Have you said this to yourself and have you been in. Subscribers can continue to pay by the week.
Spectators will view Thomas H Ince's $1 000 000 production Civilization at the Orpheum Theater on January 16 and 17. The film includes underwater submarine operations torpedo firing and the sinking of an ocean liner, staged with government assistance.
In Jefferson County Iowa district court a petition seeks to quiet and confirm ownership of 25 acres described land. Heirs of John and Clara Carlson and heirs of Anna Lundquist and John Swanson face potential default if not answering by February 2 1917 in Fairfield Iowa.
Coach Garretson lists a tough slate with games against Carthage Fairfield Penn Cheyenne Indiana Monmouth Canton Mt Pleasant and Ottumwa among others. The season opens tomorrow night with Parsons visiting Carthage in the first intercollegiate contest in the gymnasium.
Dr A C Davis of Iowa City visits parents as Owen Linder and Lee Gallup travel to Ames and Des Moines to resume school work. J W Hurst and wife of Albia and Harry Hurst and wife of Centerville spend Christmas at Frank Hurst home. Miss Ethel Ivins of Batavia visits friends. Minnie Rodabaugh leaves for St Louis home after a visit with Roy Glotfelty. Several couples host Christmas dinners including John Fry Carrie Fry Lizzie Laughlin G F Swanson W V Linder Sarah Schwartz Frank Hurst. George James family from Selma weekend at W E Cowan home. Rebekah Club hosted by S H Watkins Jan 5. Grace Glotfelty surprised by about 35 youngsters with games and refreshments. Ed Hagans entertains friends in honor of Miss Ivins. Dwight Fulton visits Merrimac Oklahoma.
George M. Ball Clerk of the District Court of Jefferson County Iowa orders the Original Notice in the case be published in the Fairfield Daily Journal as provided by law. Dated December 8 1917.
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