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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
7
Mrs. C. B. Gilworth improves after hospital operation and goes home to her sister Mrs. Charles Gibson. Numerous residents and visitors travel between Middletown Ames Ottumwa Monett Creston and Burlington for health family and graduation events.
Dr R Ames Montgomery accepts the presidency with broad support as Parsons College in Fairfield aims to grow. Trustees see a bigger, better future, with Mason resigning from the Board and Archibald Clarke elected as new member. The college subscribes to Liberty Loan bonds and hosts Ohio Society banquet with Orio alumni in attendance.
The Oho society elected its officers for the fall term at a Thursday meeting. President Edward Kilroy, Vice-President Vincent Keesey, Secretary Pierre Tracy, Treasurer Calvin Scovel, Critic Curtis Schillerstrom, Censor Carroll Keesey. Dr and Mrs P C Hildreth presented a sculptured Venus de Milo. Orion Coppock accepted the gift and the society adopted resolutions of thanks.
A food sale is planned at Simpson Meat Market on Saturday hosted by the Ladies Aid of the Swedish Lutheran Church. Proceeds benefit church activities and community outreach.
Lieutenant Robert Fulton received modified army instructions permitting recruitment at the Armory before the registration. Men who join now before the registered lists are finalized will be sent at once to their station with transport expenses paid. Those who have registered remain eligible.
Hiram McCrackin former resident near Pleasant Plain died yesterday at the County Home after a brief illness. Born November 30 1862 in Jefferson County he spent his life in this county. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 pm from the Friends church Pleasant Plain with interment nearby cemetery burial.
The Beloit College Players chosen from twenty two candidates elected Earl Power of Fairfield to lead the acting company. He will stimulate interest in dramatic work and provide stage mechanism for each performance as the new officer in charge.
The Odd Fellows of Fairfield and vicinity are invited to an evening of entertainment at Lodge No 629 on Friday. Members are urged to attend for a night of fun and refreshments.
All members of the committees are urged to meet at Huglin and Rorick's office this evening June sixth at 7:30. Committees include Finance Kuhns Pool Rorick Greenup Wade By-Laws Anspach Brown Goodman Turner Grounds Rorick Kelly Miller Schedule Campbell Wisecarver Bailey Emry.
A roundup of regional residents visiting relatives and returning from trips. Mentions Mrs W Russell Salts from Moline visiting Spry parents, Victor Leech visiting Ainsworth and Washington, Mrs Rasmus of Eldon visiting son Harry Rasmus, Miss Edith Anderson returning from Burlington, Mrs Thad Workman and son Robert Vance to be discharged from Jefferson County Hospital, and others including Fay Stanford, J J Smith enlisting at Old Soldiers' home, new baby for Charles Jones, and various short visits and travels among area families.
Beginning June I resume piano teaching at my residence S01 South Second street. Telephone 246 or 1268 to arrange a time. Leland R. Holgate.
Baptist Ladies schedule a food sale offering home cooking and baking at the Lewis meat market on Saturday June 9th.
Frances Hutchinson announces piano lessons at her home after June 16. Instruction for all levels with flexible schedules and reasonable rates. Location 301 South Sixth Street. Contact details not provided.
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