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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1919

Page

2

Subscriptions Terms For Gaura R. Taylor Editor Manager

The notice outlines subscription options for carrier and mail delivery with periods of one week one month and three months. Rates appear listed but the text is garbled and incomplete.

Jefferson County Club backs federal post office in Fairfield

The Jefferson County Commercial Club votes to push a federal post office building in Fairfield. An executive committee canvassed the situation and tasks Dean Taylor with leading a special committee as Congressman A. Kennedy’s past Fairfield post office work is cited favorably and an active campaign is launched.

Jefferson County Commercial Club Fairfield A. Kennedy Dean Taylor

Freshmen Vaudeville at Fairfield High Highlighted Show

The 1922 Fairfield High School freshmen promise a vaudeville program Thursday evening in the school auditorium to raise funds for the Athletic Association. Imperial Sextette Orchestra and glee club acts will entertain, with Punch and Judy, gym demonstrations, dances, and a farce When Ma Away. Tickets reservation at Jericho & Easton’s starts Thursday morning.

Fairfield High School The Athletic Association Jericho & Easton's Imperial Sextette Orchestra Punch and Judy Minneapolis Punch Judy Glee Club

Apples for Sale Good Sound Sprayed Apples Ad

Local notice advertises sprayed apples for sale by Sanford Zeigier and Bon located at 606. Purchase details include good sound fruit ready for sale and delivery or pickup options.

Bbd Sanford Zeigier & Bon

Aviator Lieut George Leggett Dies in Californian Crash

Fairfield mourns Lieut. George D. Leggett of Iowa after a January 19 crash at Reams Field near San Diego. He was a pursuit pilot with aviation service experience, just 26, survived by his parents, a brother and two sisters, awaiting body disposition and funeral arrangements.

C. D. Legget Fairfield Iowa Lieut George Leggett Reams Field San Diego California C. D. Leggett Leggett George D. Leggett R. C. Leggett Edward McKee Elizabeth Leggett

Personal News From Burling ton and Nearby Towns

Leroy Williams visited Burling ton on business. Miss Katie Boose returned from Lockridge after several days with friends. Mrs. Mary Woods is ill with pneumonia on East Washington Street. Melvin H. Corey from near Lockridge sold his farm and will move near Wayland around March 1. Mrs. John Seasler visited Cedar Rapids family. Mrs. Rita Miller returned from Oskaloosa assisting in care of influenza-stricken relatives. Vester Wilson, formerly in Cuba with U S wireless service, visits brother George S. Wilson en route to Birmingham. Lloyd, visiting in city and Brighton, leaves for Breda Idaho.

Melvin H. Corey Lockridge Wayland Pester Wilson U. S Cuba George 8. Wilson Birmingham

Local Ladies Help Gather For Church Groups

Community notices show Mrs Amos Foote hosting the Presbyterian Ladies Aid Friday at 2 30 pm on West Burlington. The English Lutheran Ladies Aid meet January 31 with picnic planned and officer elections. The Swedish Lutheran Ladies Aid convenes Thursday at 1102 South Second Street with members asked to bring dishes. A Hall couple celebrated 27 years with 65 guests and old fashioned dancing.

Amos Foote The Presbyterian Church W. Burlington Street Ora Hall Mrs. Hall Ladies Aid of Swedish Lutheran Church Forbey Carlson South Second St

Sergt Lyons Decorated After War Service in France

Sergeant O. D. Lyons, now in town on a 30 day furlough, recently returned from a year with the Fifth Regiment Marines in France. He says he endured two machine gun wounds on the western front and is visiting friends en route to Waterloo. Lyons, a former Fairfield resident, also served five years in the navy and has earned several decorations including six month overseas bars, a silver star for enlistment, a sharp shooter medal, and bars for Nicaragua, Cuba, and good conduct. He once worked for J. T. Davies at a local furniture store.

O. D. Lyons Waterloo Sergt. Lyons Fairfield Fifth Regiment of Marines France United States Washington D. C Navy Sergeant Lyons Nicaraugua

S Z Herb Named Conductor Of Fairfield Fourth Regimental Band

The Fairfield Iowa Band Auxiliary engages Prof S Z Herb, a noted Russian musician, as conductor for the Fourth Regimental band. Herb trained in Petrograd, played with Innes Orchestra, Chicago Marine band, and Madam Butterfly Grand Opera Co, and has worked in Hutchinson Kansas for eight years. He will open a studio in March to teach brass woodwind strings.

Fairfield Iowa Band Herb Fairfield Severien Z. Herb Petrograd Russia Innes Orchestra Brooks’ Chicago Marine Band Madam Butterfly Grand Opera Co Hutchinson Kansas Frederick Neil Innes Mr. Herb

Hospital Auxiliary Annual Meeting Notice

The annual meeting of the Hospital Auxiliary will be held at the Nurses' Home on Thursday January 30 at 2 oclock. Officers will be elected at this time. Members are asked to bring sandwiches and a dish to share. hot dish and coffee provided. All interested ladies are invited.

Parsons and Courtney Set February 4 Pairing

A brief item notes Parsons and Courtney will have a cule February 4. Specific details are unclear but date is stated.

Parsons Courtney

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