Red Cross Notes at Elk's Rooms Urge Volunteers
The note calls for more participation in the Gauze Shop and Yarn room activities. It states yarn received is for sweaters only and no socks will be knitted until fall. BUY W. S. 8.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
6
Local Notes and Travel Among Libertyville Residents
Libertyville residents report visits and departures with relatives regionally. Mrs. W C Tucker and Floyd Gales return home from Libertyville after visiting in the area. Mrs C R Swanson leaves Albia after a three week sojourn. The Mt Zion church plans a Friday evening bazaar and supper to aid the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Tucker
Floyd Gales
Burlington
Sarah Schwartz
C. R. Swanson
Albia
Mt. Zion
Red Cross
C. G. Day
Mabel
Winfield
W. E. Slimmer
Messrs. Hoot, Barnes and Stout
Kansas Harvest Fields
Crop prospects in Iowa praised by editor’s Des Moines tour
A. B. Rodgers reports excellent crop prospects after touring northwest Iowa from Fort Dodge to Dallas counties. He notes some corn damage from heavy rains but overall strong stands, thorough tiling aiding drainage, and a grand clover crop. Land is rich and rainfall favorable, supporting Iowa’s status as a leading producing state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VA. B. Rodgers
Des Moines
Iowa
Junelé
Fort Dodge
Webster City
Hamilton County
Webster
Boone
Dallas
Mia Ik
Catire
Union
A. B. Rodgers
W.S
Democrats to Hold Small County Convention Here
Delegates chosen by June primary will meet on Saturday June 29 at the Court House. A long list of Republican delegates is provided. Democrats show little interest with many precincts reporting no voters selecting delegates. Oscar Anderson, arrested for failure to register, was taken to Ottumwa for arraignment today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Turner
Court House
Washington Journal
Oscar Anderson
Iowa Township
Ottumwa
Joe Beaman
Daily Journal Ad Brings Extra Farm Hands
Within an hour of street edition, four men offered to work on farms including Attorney Leo Thoma Herbert Atherton J E Cohagan and Guy Batton. Bad weather reduced hay curing speed, so farmers expect more workers as calls increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Leo Thoma
Herbert Atherton
J. E. Cohagan
Guy Batton
Khaki Testament Campaign Aims to Aid Soldiers
Under local ministerial guidance a campaign seeks funds to equip every American soldier with a khaki bound New Testament. Since the war began over two million testaments have been distributed by the American Bible Society through the Y M C A, and the drive continues. Twenty-five cents provides a soldier a testament, with banks placed in stores and businesses to collect contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bible Society
Bible Society
June 5 1918 registrants may enter Marine Service
Men registered at the June 5 1918 draft may be accepted into the Marine Corps without local board classification. They must bring registration cards and a certificate of board consent to enlist. The note says these men will join early draft quotas and may enlist immediately or wait for the draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marines
Marine Service
Marine Corps
New Epworth League Officers Installed in Burlington District
The Burlington District Epworth League installed new officers at First Methodist Church on Sunday. E. A. Bentzinger of Danville was named President, with Tessie Johnson of Burlington as 1st Vice President and Clare Morehart of Burlington as 2nd Vice President. Madelin Biges of Fort Madison is 3rd Vice President, Paul Ingram of Keokuk is Secretary and Treasurer, Ivy Galliher of Fairfield is Junior Supt, and Hopkinson of Burlington is listed in the junior role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington District
Epworth League
First Methodist Church
E. A. Bentzinger
Danville
Tessie Johnson
Burlington
Clare Morehart
Madelin Biges
Fort Madison
Paul Ingram
Keokuk
Ivy Galliher
Fairfield
Miss Hopkinson
Ramsell Dies From Auto Crash in Iowa City
William Ramsell, husband of Margaret Fisher Ramsell, died from injuries after an automobile accident near his Iowa City home. Interment was in Ottumwa cemetery. He attended Parsons College graduating in 1909 and taught mathematics at Albert Lee College. He is survived by his wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Fisher Ramsell
William Ramsell
Iowa City
Ottumwa
Parsons College
Ramsell
Albert Lee College
Ramesell
Rural school districts join drive for Salvation War Fund
Jefferson county units raise needed funds for Salvation War Fund, companion to the Y M C A and Knights of Columbus. Fairfield is to contribute about half of the $5,000 goal as school districts mobilize across townships. Each district aims for roughly $225 to $250 with solicitors using subscription sheets due to delayed receipt books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation War Fund
Jefferson County
Knights of Columbus
Fairfield
W.S. S
Baraca Auto Outing Heads to Burlington and Mediapolis
The Baraca class of the Lutheran church led by J A Huglin and Rev A H Anspach took about 40 boys in nine cars on a Sunday itinerary. They attended Sunday school in Burlington, dined at the Burlington hotel, visited Robert Walker in Mediapolis, and passed through the State Hospital at Mt. Pleasant before returning safely with minor tire trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraca
Lutheran Church
J A. Huglin
A. H. Anspach
Burlington
Huglin
Mediapolis
Robert Walker
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
State Hospital
Personal notices mix with travels and hires
Dr E G Myrick must appear in Des Moines today for a government exam. A Davis county group including County Clerk Stokeshberry and the Insanity board visited the courthouse en route to Mt Pleasant. Arthur Barnett becomes private secretary at Camp Dodge. Miss Zilpha Amp leaves for Des Moines for Reconstruction nostalk at Ft Des Moines. Mrs W H Axline invites at her daughter’s home. Mrs Walter Johnson returns to Chicago from visit. Mrs Willis Gren and Virginia of Glendale visiting. Miss Lorena Scott returns home from Cleveland library study. Morrison C Garst enlists in coast artillery bound for Ft Monroe training. Prof O F Nixon reports arrival home in Winchester Ohio. Buy W S S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokeshberry
Davis County
Insanity Board
Court House
Mt. Pleasant
Morrison C. Garst
Coast Artillery
Ft. Monroe
O. F. Nixon
Winchester
Ohio
Fancy Work Circle to Host Picnic for Mrs Mendenhall
The Fancy Work Circle plans a picnic at Mrs John Stevenson for tomorrow at six in the evening on South Fourth street. The event honors Mrs Harry Mendenhall who will move to Burlington soon. In Chariton a military wedding united Miss Margaret Stanton and Lieut Robert Larimore with Rev J W Goodsell officiating. Marjorie Wilson of this city served as a ribbon bearer and local guests included Mr and Mrs A G Jordan, Miss Kathryn Turney, Mr and Mrs R F Wilson, and Marjorie Wilson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Ferrell
Helen Russell
Fred Martin
Ottumwa
Frank Fell
Son Goald
Denver
Colorado
Rue Davis
Rebekah Club
Wyndom Davis
Iowa City
Will Lewis
Henry Wolff
Carl Crawford
Harlie Yost
Lester
Jacob Glotfelty
Eldon
Wanda Barnes
Fairfield
Nelle Peebler
John Stevenson
South Fourth Street
Harry Mendenhall
Burlington
Chariton
Margaret Stanton
Robert BE. Larimore
Camp Pike
Ark
J. W. Goodsell
Methodist Church
Marjorie Wilson
A. G. Jordan
Kathryn Turney
R. F. Wilson
Marcy Wilson
L. J. Marcy
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C. E. Taylor
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W. S. Smith
A. R. Speer
Chas. Wheatley
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Grant Johnson
Clyde Lawson
Josiah Martin
Abe Maddix
S. H. Watkins
Leonard Lewis
J. W. Fulton
Lew Fordyce
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J. H. Dailey
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