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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1917
Page
6
Commissioner Dr. Claxton argues rising costs stem from food distance and middlemen profits. He proposes a national program using 6 million youths and 6.6 million adults to grow vegetables on vacant land, funded by 40,000 school garden teachers at $500 extra pay, to yield $75 per person in produce and reduce urban hunger and idle time.
Ray Longwell's funeral took place Sunday afternoon at two in the First Methodist church. The auditorium was filled with friends and Company M of the First Iowa Infantry in full attendance under Captain W. C. Smith. Rev. W. R. Keorey led the service and former Company M members assisted in uniform. Pallbearers included C. R. Conlee Karl Myers Harry Walker Elbert Parker Clarence Webber and Mel Davidson. Interment followed at Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nelson thank friends and neighbors for kindness and help during their son’s illness and death and for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Rachel Elizabeth Anderson, long a resident of Ottumwa, died Saturday night at 11 50 at her East Broadway home after twelve years of illness. Born December 15 1847 in Missouri, she married William H Jones in 1865 and John Anderson in 1896. Survived by husband, daughter O S Hart, several siblings and many relatives. funeral at St Marys Catholic Church tomorrow at 10 00. interment Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Lacey Armstrong died at Jefferson County Hospital from pneumonia at 10 20 am after her husband Charles Armstrong also succumbed to the disease weeks earlier. Four children, Howard Florence Marie and Ina, age ranges from 3 to 14, remain ill. funeral service set for Wednesday at 11 from the Baptist church, Rev. A R Toothacre officiating. interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
Funeral services for William James Nelson were held at 10 a.m. at the Libertyville Methodist Church. The child, born November 5 1916, was son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nelson and died Friday afternoon at 2 45 at Jefferson County Hospital after a month of spinal meningitis and pneumonia.
Des Moines March 8 The state department of justice amended a ruling on flag display in newspapers. It now allows printing the American flag over editorial columns except when used in advertising. At First Methodist church Rev W R Keeney admitted six new members at the morning service.
The Kensington Club of Rebekah Lodge invites members to a 2 to 5 pm gathering at the I O O F Hall with hosts Mrs Bennett Mrs Effie Schlief and Mrs Mary Bower master. A Fairfield Political Equality League meeting led by Mrs Beatrice Leggett discussed next month’s talks by women voters. Frances Fourt hosted a birthday party at the Methodist church. The Carlson family hosted relatives north of the city. White Rose Camp R N A meets at 7 30 pm. Kennedy hosts guests as movers leave for Crow Rock Montana. B A Y Club meets Tuesday at Yeoman Lodge Rooms. Westminster Bible Class set a Tuesday evening meeting at the Wade home.
Fryman Scott of Abingdon died Friday at his home from paralysis after a fifteen month illness. Born March 11 1843 in Fayette county Ohio he served two years in the Civil War with Company B Eighth Iowa Cavalry. Survived by two brothers and two sisters the funeral was held Sunday at the Christian church in Abingdon led by Elder Johnson.
Ev ery member is urged to be present. Community notice states a gathering at West Washington Street for members to attend.
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