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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1918
Page
7
Local notes report a severe cold wave with very low temperatures foreseen and generally fair conditions with snow possible in the eastern portion. Numerous short items note travel, visits, and small community actions across Ottumwa and neighboring towns.
Austin dispatch reports a rear end collision of two Katy flyer sections near Granger Texas killed three and wounded eleven. Early figures of sixteen dead were corrected after officials investigated. Among the injured brought to Austin are W. H. Fairland of Chicago W. G. Tooley of New York T. C. Brown of Dallas and F. W. Hull of Philadelphia.
The Daily Sketch reports Mrs Margarita Armstrong Drexel, who divorced Anthony J. Drexel last year, married Lieut. Col. Brinsley Fitz-Gerald in London. Fitz-Gerald serves as private secretary to the commander in chief of the home forces.
Notice for readers to return Battle Cry of Peace tickets to the Kozy by 3 PM Saturday. Reminder of the big Double Header basketball games at the High School tomorrow night with Parsons vs Monmouth and F. H. S. vs Mt. Pleasant H.S. tickets priced at 35 cents. Also a reminder to prepaid journal subscribers about a $5.00 payment if not renewed or risk of missing issues.
In society items, the Ex Elzevirs meet Mrs. Don Teal on Saturday at her West Madison home. Miss Valeria Gaumer hosts Y P B Girls at her West Kirkwood home tomorrow afternoon. Vera Bates entertained girls at South Sixth street in honor of Miss Glen Lee of Burlington with music and refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. James Turner and another couple hosted friends at East Briggs in honor of newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. James Bean of Ainsworth. A miscellaneous shower included gifts for the new home and a luncheon. Miss Nora Bean of Ainsworth attended as an out of town guest.
The Community Bible Class will not meet this evening due to special church meetings. Next week it resumes at the Christian church with hope for strong attendance in coming months. Nonmembers are encouraged to join. lesson next week covers John Chapter Four.
Due to severe cold there will be no Degree of Honor meeting tonight. A meeting will be held next week to transact the postponed business. Also note the big Double Header H.S. All for 35c.
A concise message states a Friday or Saturday delivery promise by Charles Edward Anderson and provides a contact phrase Phone 2271 for the Saturday Evening Post. The address 854 appears as the likely location or unit in the delivery note.
Normal Training examination to be held at the Court House January 16 17 and 18. Teachers holding Normal Training certificates and members of the Fairfield Normal Training classes may enter.
A business now permanently located in Fairfield after seventeen years in operation and six years of factory experience seeks orders. Leave orders at Scheffel's Music House or James Hughes' or call 1691 for inquiries.
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