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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
2
A fragmentary OCR item presents scattered numbers and months with unclear context. It mentions months in advance and figures like 1.26, 412, 865, possibly prices or rates, but no complete events, names, or clear entities to anchor a fuller summary. The record remains unreadable for concrete reporting.
Mrs Asa Chilcott of Richwoods and Miss Clara Macendo of Cherokee were guests of Miss Kate Duncan. Mr J G Maasdam and J C Robinson left for New York en route to Berkshire Scotland aboard the Berkshire. L ieut Col W C Knight arrives from overseas and will report to San Francisco. Miss Ferne Young improves after typhoid fever in Chicago. Earl Hewitt returns from Sheridan Wyoming. Rev and Mrs D W Thompson depart for Des Moines. Families from Chicago and Ottumwa leave after summer visits. local residents join a Skunk river camping trip near Oak and Mills.
The Curator of the Historical Department of Iowa requests a copy of Rev Mendenhall's book on Parliamentary Law for inclusion in Iowa authors collections. Trustees of the department include the governor, Supreme Court judges, the secretary of state, and the superintendent of public instruction.
Iowa Encampment No 6 announces a special meeting for installation to be held Thursday July 24 all members are requested to attend 635 24 W N Strong Chief Patriot.
War savings plan links banks, schools and children to distribute hand grenade banks in the district. Banks loan grenades to youths under 17 who sign thrift agreements, exchange stamps for contents, and the items become their property after purchasing War Savings Stamps.
F J Li Black former County Treasurer and notable citizen died at his West Adams street home. Black had been elected City Clerk last April but later fell ill with heart trouble and has remained confined. Today he rests easier though overall condition remains unchanged.
Ottumwa Shriners host a Shrine Club picnic next Friday at the old field with 60 plus donated prizes ranging from 60 cents to 10 dollars for boys, girls, men and women. Contests include three prize events and more than twenty games, plus side shows, a five piece orchestra, and vocal entertainment. Supper at six, baskets for each family, and club efforts to provide for out of town members. Automobiles transport those without cars. event runs from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
In Fairfield Iowa a resolution of the Independent School District directs the sale of two dwelling houses on lots west of the High School at public auction for cash on Saturday August 2 1919 at 2 pm. The buildings must be removed from the premises.
Advance sale of Chautauqua and automobile reservations next Wednesday morning under the usual rules. Tickets at the office of Atty. B Simmons and Wm Simmons in charge. A $1.00 fee secures a permanent action. View numbered reservations next Tuesday noon or evening at the Park. Tenting areas about 9s formerly, with slight changes. free auto parking again provided outside that court.
The Lutheran Sunday School hosted a lawn party at the east suburban home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Huginn. About 175 members attended to honor the Wayside Workers.Class, which has grown to 32 members and won the first lap of the auto race from San Francisco toward New York. They reached Reno on the first leg and traveled beyond in their Paige car. The event featured a long table layout with a large centerpiece cake and an informal program marking the occasion. The sale details and terms will be announced later.
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