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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1917

Page

3

Maple Oxford New and Dressy

A cool comfortable shoe cut from brown kid pairs with light summer dresses. Fits like a glove and stays fit.

MAPLE Oxford

Local residents visit and travel notes across Iowa towns

A string of brief notes lists residents and visitors from Ottumwa Oskaloosa Muscatine and Des Moines visiting relatives friends and attending events. Mentions include Hazel McDonald teaching in Oskaloosa, Pearl Castile visiting her uncle G A Castile, Glenn Whitmer and Milton Fry weekend trips, marriage licenses for Xavier Nady and Jennie Wray and A V Frazey heading to Omaha for a funeral directors convention. Community members travel for visits weddings and church events with moose lodge gatherings planned in Ottumwa.

Donald McGregor Ottumwa Hazel McDonald Oskaloosa D. M. Reese Des Moines C. W. Ritz Werner Wittch Muscatine Wm. Mather Los Angeles Cal Gift Pearl Castile North Carolina G. A. Castile Oxford Neb Grace Brown West Branch Iva Scheffel Parsons College W. H Warren Dimmitt Frank Dimmitt Osceola Iowa Numbers Monmouth Order of Moose The Legionaires Xavier C. Nady Jennie Katherine Wray Fairfield E. A. Mucha Ruth van Dyke A. V. Frazey Omaha Nebraska Anna Miller Washington Keola Guyer Burlington John C. Campbell Birmingham John Troester Waterloo F. A. Thomas Frank A. Brown Ruby Ryan Leader Watseka Frank L. Sawyers Bethany J. EK. Wilson Arthur Roth Marian Rock Rapids Dr. W. Fordyce Beatrice Lally Chicago Chicago Conservatory of Music Glen Whitmer Fremont Milton Fry S. Clinkenbeard Field

Parsons Baccalaureate Service Honors Graduating Class

A united Christian ceremony at Barhydt Chapel honored Parsons graduates. Fairfield Oratorio Societychorus and soloist Marguerite White joined Rev. L M Coffman of Davenport First Presbyterian Church delivering a keynote address praised spiritual nobility as life’s supreme quality.

Parsons Barhydt Chapel Fairfield Oratorio Society Marguerite White L. M. Coffman First Presbyterian Church of Davenport

College Christian Call Delivered by Rev Gageby

Rev Frank A Gageby of Washington First Presbyterian Church urged stronger Christian work among the college associations. He spoke before the college's Christian groups last night.

Frank A. Gageby Washington First Presbyterian Church

Final Chapel Service Ends School Year With Sacred Tone

The final Chapel service of the school year was held this morning with a serious sacred spirit. Dr. Wirtz delivered a farewell message that left a lasting impression on students as individuals and as a collegiate body. Prof. A R Morris announced new Parsons P s for the Forensic club to honor their participation. Frances Hutchinson offers piano lessons at 301 South Sixth Street after June 16.

Dr. Wirtz A. R. Morris Parsons “P's South Sixth Street Frances Hutchinson

Flag ceremony marks new international assurance site

The report notes a morning flag staff dedication at the university grounds with a drill squad present. Severe weather prompts the Coburn Players to relocate two performances to the High School auditorium this afternoon and evening.

Coburn

Personal notices and official insurance certification fragment

A collection of short notices mentions Frank Bruggemeyer visiting Mt. Pleasant and others traveling to Omaha and Des Moines. It also includes a formal Iowa Insurance Department certification by Commissioner Emory H. English approving a fire re insurance company to transact in Iowa through March 1, 1918 with listed assets liabilities and financial figures.

Insurance Department of Iowa Code of Iowa J. Emory H. English Des Moines Emory H Shesinbin Commissioner of Insurance

Unkrich’s Boys Band Concert Tuesday Night

The program for Tuesday evening at 8 features Unkrich's Boys Band in the park. Selections include Lassus Trombone Henry Fillmore. Golden Leaf Polka George D Batnard Warren Mitchell. The Feast of Lanterns W Benner. War Songs of the Boys in Blue. Star Spangled Banner.

Unkrich SY Unkrich Soys the Park Alkuhert G. BE Holmes Wes In L. VY. Gustin Lassus Henry Fillmore Cornet W. Benner Ivan Cuaryll Laurendeau Guido Deiis

Summer piano term starts June first for ten weeks

Beginning Monday June 1 I will teach a summer term of ten weeks in piano. Pupils may register at any time. Iva Scheffel 807 All desiring to attend the annual College dinner on Commencement day at the college gymnasium should procure their tickets at once. Tickets may be had at the college office E R Smiths office on the square or of Miss Jenks or Miss Ball. Price 60 cents.

Iva Scheffel E. R. Smith Miss Jenks Miss Ball Jas. P. Moorhead

Fairfield Proclaims June 5 1917 Registration Day a Holiday

The city of Fairfield designates June 5 1917 as a legal holiday for Registration Day per Mayor R. H. Munro.

Fairfield R. H. Munro

Piano teaching term starts June 11 for ten weeks

James P. Moorhead announces a summer piano instruction term of ten weeks beginning Monday June 11. Enrollment is open for students who wish to register at any time.

Notice of Summer Term in Piano Begins June 10

Charlotte White announces a piano summer term starting June 10. Call phone 1403 for details.

Charlotte White

Oriebane Court Hotel Dance Announcement

Oriebane et al invite guests to a Wednesday June 6 event at the Court Hotel at 10 p m. Tickets priced at 1 25 in local currency. All Grjo's members invited.

Oriebane Court Hotel Grjo

Retail Merchants' Association Phone Number Noted

The readable fragment lists the Retail Merchants' Association contact as 219 for reference.

The Retail Merchants’ Association

Leland R Holgate Resumes Piano Lessons at Residence

Beginning June 1 he will resume piano teaching at his home located at S801 South Second Street. Prospective students may call 246 or 1268 to arrange a lesson time.

South Second Street Leland R. Holgate

Piano Tuning in Fairfield May 28 to June 6

Piano tuning services available in Fairfield from May 28 through June 6. Leave orders at Leggett House of Music. Contact E. J. Eisenhart. 754.

Fairfield Leggett House of Music E. J. Eisenhart

Beginning 11th Summer Piano Term Opens for Registration

Beginning the eleventh summer term of ten weeks in piano. Pupils may register at any time, Iva Scheffel. 799.

James P Hughes Buys G B Baker Piano Stock

James P Hughes has purchased the piano stock of the G B Baker store and invites old friends and patrons to visit at the North Main street location. He will showcase a fine line of pianos, a full line of Singer sewing machines, and supplies. Drop in for any needs in his line.

James P. Hughes G.B. Baker North Main Street Singer

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Olive Davis Wm. Overholser Marion Shearer Smith Camellia Rider Neligh College U. S International Assurance Company New York State of Parsons Mill Frank Bruggemeyer Mt. Pleasant A. V. Frazey Verle Frazey A. V. Frazey & Son C. E. Anderson John T. Davies George Q. Loesch L. E High School Jericho & Easton’s Highland Gaumer Bros Fairfield Pure Ice Company Frank D. Ker Niun Cense Embalmer & Funeral Iowa State Vings Bank GPO
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