Local Briefs From Hast Pleasant Plain And Nearby
Local notes report G E Lundquist and son Verle visiting the city on business. Mrs F A Thomas planned a Waterloo visit with daughter Mrs John Troester. Miss Margaret Flynn returned from Ottumwa after visiting friends. Several births are announced including Celeste Rosaline Coop and a baby boy to Mr and Mrs C H Bloomquist. Attendees include Rev R H Polly at a Des Moines ministerial conference and visits by Mrs W P Ferrer and Frances Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Lundquist
Verle
Hast Pleasant Plain
Margaret Flynn
Ottumwa
F. E. Dickey
Margaret
Reliance
South Dakota
Frank F. Simpson
Ralph Rigby
East Washington Street
J. F. Bennett
West Burlington Street
Katherine Millane
Spring Creek No
Walnut Town
Nora Bean
Ainsworth
James Turner
C. H. Bloomquist
R. H. Polly
Des Moines
W. P. Ferrer
Frances Russell
Libertyville
J. E. Crail
8. C. Mead
Tobias, Neb
Maxine Ritchte
Harry Kiger
Frank Helfenstine
Glasgow
A. L. Coop
Perlee
Celeste Rosaline
Lydia Horn
East Briggs Street
Sexton Wilkerson
Roanoke
Libertyville Mayor Glotfelty Clarifies Red Cross Contributions
John A. Glotfelty of Libertyville declares he has never been solicited for Red Cross funds and explains his recent hospital expenses delayed any contribution. He stresses that not donating does not imply lack of intent, and finances will guide future support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Glotfelty
Libertyville
Red Cross
Methodist Church Revival Meeting At First Church
Attendance at the First Methodist revival service grew slightly last night and is expected to rise each evening as weather improves. Rev Aprel joined the chorus with his cornet, and Mr Keesey will speak on Fishing For Men with Prof Mountain directing the chorus and leading special music. Volunteers are urged to attend all meetings and singers to report to Prof Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
Aprel
Keese
Washington Suspends Community Guard Plan
Secretary Baker announced the United States Guard organization is suspended and the special duty will be carried out by army troops, aided by about 1 800 federal guardsmen now enrolled. The push to form a 25 000 strong federal police force is halted due to changed conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Guard
Baker
Lewis Wilson's Spokesman Outlines Wilson's Legislative View
Senator Lewis of Illinois presented to senate leaders the President's legislative program for the current session. The President's limited time prevents extensive talks with committee chairmen, making Lewis the communication link between the White House and the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lewis of
Ilinois
Senate
Wilson
Senate Committee
Lewis
Chapel Schedule Revised For College Week
This morning's chapel announced a single service each Thursday and weekly Y M and Y W C A meetings on Wednesdays. Y W C A will meet in a recitation room rather than the chapel. Friday's Coe game is set for Trustee Gym, Saturday’s Monmouth game in the High School gym, forming a doubleheader with the Mt. Pleasant High School team. All college girls to join weekly one hour Red Cross divisions. Professor Vartanian returns from Northfield Mass after attending the National Missionary Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M
Coe
gym_ nasieum
Monmouth
H. S
Mt. Pleasant H. S
ev_ ening
Vartanian
Northfield
Mass
National Missionary Conference
Jefferson County Suffrage Meeting at Library Saturday
The Jefferson County Suffrage association will meet at the library Saturday afternoon at 2 30 inviting all county women. Mt Pleasant W R C and G A R units plan to attend the city entertainment this evening. Mrs Wilbert Miller of Eldon visits the Frank Scott home to help care for her ill granddaughter. Weather in the western portion shows snow cloudy skies and a cold wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Suffrage Association
Mt. Pleasant
Wilbert Miller
Eldon
Frank Scott
National Rifle Practice Board Reorganized
Washington January 10 announces the war department reshapes the national board for promotion of rifle practice to boost interest nationwide and establish necessary ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Board For Promotion of
War Department
Senator Targets Military Profiteers in Cost for Uniforms
In Washington on January 10, senators denounced profiteers extorting high prices for military supplies. Senator Jones of Washington introduced a bill to require government provision of uniforms to officers at cost. He cited officers paying double or triple prices and read a letter noting widespread profiteering and shortages claimed by the quartermaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Jones
Battle Cry of Peace No Pacifist Production
Editor notes The Battle Cry of Peace is strong in patriotism and preparedness and counters pacifist views. Birmingham Enterprise reports George Simmons son of Mr and Mrs Simmons, bugler in Company M 133d U S Infantry at Deming New Mexico, transferred to Regimental Band as baritone. Charles Edward Anderson of Clinton Lodge will conduct First Degree work Thursday evening. attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Sullivan
Birmingham
George Simmons
Geo. Simmons
U. S. Infantry
Deming
N. M
Clinton Lodge
A. F
A. M
Notice of Normal Training exam dates and class entry
Normal Training examination will be held at the Court House January 16 17 18. Teachers holding Normal Training certificates and members of the Fairfield Normal Training classes may enter. Fairfield Theater Wednesday and Thursday Jan 9 10 The Battle Cry of Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Fairfield
Fairfield Theater
Money to Loan on Improved City Property Thoma and Thoma
A city property offers loan funding from Thoma and Thoma. The notice states money available for improved city property with terms and eligibility details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoma & Thoma
Journal Payment Reminder Notice
If you neglect making payment for your Journal in advance you must pay 6.00 dollars. We are sending reminders and asking you to settle the account promptly.
J Engel Piano Tuner Now Based in Fairfield
J Engel piano tuner formerly of Chicago now settled in Fairfield after seventeen years in business and six years factory experience. Leave orders at Scheffel's Music House or James Hughes'. phone 1691.
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Chicago
Fairfield
Scheffel
Music
James Hughes
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