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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
2
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Weather in Fairfield shows early spring signs with dandelions and asters blooming in January. A local party picnicked at the Cabin on sunny slopes, while cool nights slow vegetation, proving Iowa offers better winter scenery than California for some residents.
Mrs M G Campbell of Washington arrived today to visit her sister Mrs A R Speer, coordinating plans and greetings with local friends during a brief stay.
A new corporation named Fairfield Oil Company is incorporated in Jefferson County Iowa with a stated capital of 100000.00 and 60400.00 paid in, authorized to issue 60000 more. The board will be nine directors led by E G Frye and others. stockholders meet annually the first Monday after the first Sunday in January.
The Freshman Class staged Vaudeville Night at the high school auditorium with a full audience. The program featured gymnasium drills, minstrel acts, songs, a Punch and Judy piece, a farce, and a dance number, each given individual emphasis by the performers.
The Fairfield High School basketball team travels with a large crowd to Ottumwa for a league game against Ottumwa High School this evening. This is the second meeting this season after a prior game at Fairfield two weeks ago. The series continues as both teams push into the second half of the league schedule. Fairfield will host Centerville tomorrow night at home.
The local Moose Lodge conducts an active new member drive, initiating thirty six in two weeks. The campaign began with a free showing of Mooseheart motion pictures at Fairfield Theater and the lodge plans to expand quarters to create more comfortable club rooms and a premiere gathering place in the city.
Mrs. Walter Glotfeity reports Corporal 8 B Axline of the 168th Rainbow Division will soon arrive home. Ottumwa visitors Mrs. C C Stentz and children Dale and Clarence came to see Mrs. Stentzs sister Mrs. Clyde Nerrig and father S Goodson. Mr. Stentz plans to visit tomorrow evening. Mrs. Lester Chambers who had influenza was discharged from the hospital yesterday.
The O E 8 Club meets Tuesday with Mrs C U Emry on South Second Street. Y P B girls meet Saturday at 2 30 with Beatrice Parkhurst. Jefferson County Hospital Auxiliary held its annual meeting at the Nurses Home with officers elected including President Mrs Walter Hughes and Secretary Mrs C E Anderson. Rowena Circle to meet Yeoman Hat Tuesday evening Feb 4 with program and supper for husbands and families. Sergt R Grant Lindsay home after army discharge January 27. Dr C D Jacobs of Ottumwa visiting. Marriage license issued in Burlington for Charles G Laughlin and Irma Jackson of Fairfield. Mrs D J Gates of Wahsington visiting Mrs BE Rorick. Little Robert P B Stortz ill but not improving. Mrs J L Hewitt and baby visiting from Morning Sun.
The program aims to aid the succeeding Freshman class though potential difficulty remains in equalling prior performance. Proceeds from the entertainment will be given to the Athletic Association.
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