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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
2
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Lutherans routed Christians 14 to 0 in a one sided game with thirteen errors by Christian players and four by the Lutherans. Tonight at 6:30 the Methodists meet the Baptists in the latest league program as fans grow tired of ragged contests and uneven matchups in the season.
Lutherans Christians and Christians met in a tight game with limited offense. Wisecarver and Nott on the mound, Wisecarver fanning six while Anspach and Nott contributed two and one strikeouts respectively. Gibson was hit by a pitch, and the scoring ended in a 3 4 with final line noting base on balls and a wild pitch by Nott.
Mrs Elsie Zichy Boies begins two Expressive Rhythm classes at Parsons College Gymnasium for six weeks starting July 3. A children's session runs 2 30 p m and an adults class at 3 30 p m. For details contact Mrs Boies or call 2740.
John McCully, a well known Jefferson county resident, died early this morning at his home eight miles northeast of Fairfield after a short illness from hernia. He was 62 years old, born July 1 1854 in Pennsylvania, survived by his wife and two children, with funeral Thursday at two from his residence and burial in Evergreen cemetery.
The Fairfield Chautauqua Booklet for 1917 highlights a strong program opening with Kittie’s Band followed by Mischa Elman. Two weeks of camping and Sunnyside Park bathing privileges are offered with co operation from H F Pumphrey. Tent prices rise but season tickets include a 50 cent Elman concert coupon and offer reserved seats for Elman at a total of 3.04.
Mrs. Frank Cooper hosts a six o'clock dinner for a guest from Linden Ind. Neighborhood Club gathers Thursday at Mrs. James Young's East Briggs home. Ladies' Rosary Society meets at 400 West Washington with Miss Anna Conners helping serve. Embroidery Club chaired by Miss Ethel Roth Thursday at South Main. Fancy Work Circle meets with Mrs. Floyd McQuiston on West Washington. Homesteaders plan a strawberry social at Moose Hall at eight. Willing Workers Sock Social at Baptist church last night elected officers. Epworth League to meet 7:30 at Mr. and Mrs. M. A. R. Kelley home. O E S Club moved to Mrs. Frank Light on North Street Wednesday. Tuesday–Wednesday schedule for Lee T. Gol car. fare listed as 760.
President A A Montgomery leads Parsons College with Dr R Ames Montgomery at the helm as it launches a campaign to raise an added five hundred thousand dollars Fairfield city is expected to contribute one hundred thousand to meet state and national accreditation needs. The Daily Journal publishes the president’s biography tracing his rise from Miami university to McCormick Seminary and his early leadership.
The article profiles Dr. Montgomery a president in the Bulletin and outlines his path from Indiana to ministry. It notes his current role as pastor at Tyler Place Presbyterian Church in St. Louis and his prominence in Parsons College circles and the Iowa synod. It covers his seminary start, Ottumwa work, and move to St. Louis.
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