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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1918
Page
7
Local Briefs From Ottumwa Area Roundup
Mrs Nady and Miss Lyton visit Ottumwa for friends. Various residents travel, visit relatives, and attend events. Officials in Jefferson County resume January session. Py thian Sisters hold evening meeting with officer installation. Funeral attendances noted for Mrs Louvaine Stephens. Traversing notes include military and academic visits and performances in Des Moines and Ottumwa.
Sunday School Conference Held at First Methodist Church
The 21st district Sunday School Efficiency Conference meets today at First Methodist Church. Program includes sessions on Organized Sunday School Work, County and District associations, standards, and an Ingathering campaign with devotionals in the evening. Luncheon to be served at 6:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Sunday School Association
First Methodist
W. D. Stem
Sec’y
Iowa State Association
County Sunday School Association
A. M. Locker
Minnesota Assn
Mabel Bailey
Wisconsin
Miss Bailey
Locker
Classifications of Registered Men Noted by Local Board
The county presents classifications for registered men, grouping volunteers in Class Five who are not part of the selected National Army. Names include Ernest Jacobs, Russell Collins, Charles Wheatley, Harry Bennett, and others across Classes Two to Five. Exemption decisions remain pending with district board authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Jacobs
Russell EF. Collins
Chas. E. Wheatley
Harry S. Bennett
Harry H. Thornberry
Raymond O. Murphy
Everett Black
Oswald H. Whitmer
H. E. Banansdeln
Robt. Kneedler
Clay D. Clippins
Carl O. Leafgreen
Jesse Forrest
John R. Hupp
Albert C. Whitmore
Erminus Gaunte
Chas
S. Lamson
Arthur Brown
Heartfelt thanks for condolences from Castell and Green families
A card expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for remembering their mother and sister during a long illness. Signed by Bernard Castell, John Castell, H. L. McGaw, and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Castell
John Castell
H. L. McGaw
C. W. Green
W C T U Meeting Cancelled and Lodge Installations Postponed
In Society notices the W C T U announces no meeting this month due to coal shortages. Fairfield Rebekah Lodge No 96 also cancels tonight. The joint installation of Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors officers is postponed to next Monday evening. Hawkeye Rebekah Club to be entertained at Mrs B H Elliott’s East Adams Street home Wednesday afternoon with Mrs J W Flindt assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Fairfield Rebekah Lodge No
Hawkeye Rebekah Club
B. H. Elliott
East Adams Street
J. W. Flindt
MRS LOUVARIE H STEPHENS DIES IN BURLINGTON
Mrs. Louvarie H. Stephens died at her Burlington home on January 12. Born September 20, 1861 in Montrose Iowa, she was mother to four, including Sgt Ralph Stephens in France and Lt Clyde H Stephens at Camp Cody Deming NM. Survived by Mrs Carl Garmoe of Burlington and Samuel O Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Garmoe
Burlington
Louvaine H. Stephens
Clyde H. Stephens
City
Deming
New Mexico
Louvarie H. Stephens
South Eighth Street
Mrs. Stephens
Montrose
Ralph Stephens
France
Camp Cody
This City
Samuel O. Stephens
Double Header Basketball At The Armory
A Tuesday evening Armory double header attracts interest with two matches. The first pits the local Boy Scouts against Libertyville Boy Scouts. the second features Fairfield Athletic Club versus Parsons College. Admission is modest, ladies admitted free, and a large crowd is anticipated as the series opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Libertyville Boy Scouts
Fairfield Ath_ letic Club
Parsons College
ath_ letic
Parsons
J Engel Piano Tuner in Chicago Now in Fairfield
J Engel piano tuner formerly of Chicago has moved to Fairfield after seventeen years in the business and six years of practical factory experience. Leave orders at Scheffels Music House or James Hughes, phone 1691.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fairfield
Scheffel
Music
James Hughes
Notice to Boy Scouts Boost America Service
The editorial calls 285 661 Scouts and 76 957 Scout officials to act as government dispatch bearers under President Wilson. It praises the response and outlines a new civic duty with the slogan Every Scout to Boost America and promises detailed explanations at next week’s meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Army
Navy
Washington
Livingstone
America
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Relief Claims
An ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel stimulant alternative to calomel. It advertises olive colored tablets, claimed health benefits, and lists prices of 10¢ and 25¢ per box with nightly use recommended by druggists.
White Sea details and historic discovery by Chancellor
The White sea in northwestern Russia forms a mouth of the Arctic Ocean reaching Archangel province. It measures about 100 miles wide between the Kanin and Kola peninsulas, narrows to under 50 further south, then widens into three gulfs namely Kandalak, Archangel Gulf, and Onega River gulf. The sea-route to the White Sea was found in 1553 by Richard Chancellor, an English sailor raised in the family of Sir Philip Sidney's father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sea
Russia
Arctic Ocean
Archangel
Skaninskain
Kola
Kandalak Gulf
Dwina
Onega
Richard Chancellor
Philip Sidney
McCord Chapter Holds Monday Meeting With Officer Installations
McCord Chapter schedules a regular meeting Monday at 7 30 PM. The agenda includes installation of officers and the Royal Arch degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCord Chapter
Royal Arch
Notice of Normal Training Examination Dates
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Fairfield
Tribune Office Sells Typewriter Ribbons and Paper
Tribune office offers typewriter ribbons for all machines and colors, plus typewriter paper and car bon paper for sale. Items are available to readers and local businesses seeking writing materials and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Money to Lean on Improved City Proserte-Pheiee and Thomas
A brief note indicates funds or credit are extended to Lean on Improved City Proserte-Pheiee and Thomas, details unclear. The item reads as a notice of payment or loan arrangement involving individuals or entities with similar names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proserte-Pheiee
Thoma
Also Mentioned on This Page
X. Nady
Ottumwa
Lillian Lyton
Jefferson County Board of Supervisors
George E. Leonard
Darling, Wis
A. H. Sumner
Vera Hartman
Mrs
O. B. Hartman
Loren Dusenbery
Pleasant
Vern C. White
West
Washington Street
Ruth
William Millspaugh
Mr. Pleasant
Fanny Dempsey
Edith Litton
Salem
Ida Merckens
W. F. Gra ‘Ham
Monmouth, U1
H. P. Mc_Laughlin
A. P. Church
Belle Allender
Glendale
Charles L. Wilkins
Fort Dodge
Dollie Wilkins
Fred Workman
Ralph Workman
Dees Moines
Fairmingham
Wilson Heaton
Ft. D. A. Russell, Wyo
Lucretia Heaton
Hattiesburg, Miss
Jessie Black
B. F. Black
Fond du Lac
Wis
Frank Pierson
Des Moines
Lieut. Pierson
Joseph Hoffman
John McCormack
Albert J. Fritz
Carrol R. Johnson
Jas. E. McCurry
Dwight P. Fulton
Geo. R. Yount
Cecil C. Clements
Fred Lathrop
Clifford C. McClain
Anson R. Headley
Chester B. Day
John R. Finger
Alfred R. Rodenmayer
Alsey R. Faucett
Leo R. Parsons
Leslie G. Brier
J. Engel
Orpheum Orchestra
William Fox
Dustin Farnum
The
Pimfernel
J. M. McKain
Iowa
South Third Street
BOY Scouts
Fairfield Steam Laundry
Down Town
Jericho
Easton
C. F. Long
Adolph Zukor
Billie Burke
Metro Pictures Corp
Emmy Wehlen
Twin City Producing CO
Mirthivakers
Chris Galore
Oliver Morosco
Vivian Martin
Goldwyn Distributing Corp
Mae Marsh
Samer Bros
Jean
Vesta
Lon H. Israel
Codagan & Atherton
East Broadway
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