Two AL News Briefs and Local Notices
A roundup of short items notes moves and visits. Mr C J Gavin will relocate to Des Moines. Mrs G M Allender returned from Davenport after visiting relatives. Mrs H J Huddleston travels to Brighton to see her daughter Mrs Ira Messer. Mr Dixon of Davenport was a guest at J K Johnson's home. Mrs A E Jellett visits Fort Collins Colorado after time with Aunt Mrs Anna Harris. Mr and Mrs G T Baker head to Memphis Missouri for the death of Dellia Baker. Mrs Mary O Connor Laura Messer and Mrs Arthur White of Rome are guests in the city. Senator George W Ball and Rep W L Long left for Des Moines as legislative recess ends. M E Dudgeon of Stockport visits A V Frazey. Dudgeon plans to move to Canada. Lieut Glen C Wright returns to Ft Des Moines after visiting friends. Carl Copeland of Brooklyn arrived home with navy discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary O'Connor
Laura Messer
Arthur White
Rome
City
Farm Bureau Names New County Agent in Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Farm Bureau directors elected T. M. Dear as county agent to replace Ferguson who resigned months ago. Dear is a Missouri University 1917 graduate and former Decatur County agent who recently served in the coast artillery.
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Jefferson County Farm Bureau
Ferguson
T. M. Dear
Missouri University
Coast Artillery Service
Decateur County
City Manager Plan Conversion Timeline Questioned
A reader ponders when Dr. Connor shifted to the City Manager plan and seeks clarity on the exact conversion date and process. The note references ongoing discussions about municipal governance and raises curiosity about who approved the change and what it signified for local administration.
Fairfield School Election Next Monday at Courthouse
Three candidates appear on the Fairfield school ballot as the election takes place Monday in the Supervisors' Room at the Court House from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Incumbent Robert F. Wilson seeks re election, with J. F. Wilson and Leo D. Thoma also running. Nellie Kirkpatrick runs for treasurer to replace the late F. H. Simpson.
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Fairfield
Toom
Court House
Robert F. Wilson
J. F. Wilson
Leo D. Thoma
Nellie Kirkpatrick
F. H. Simpson
Isolde Menges Proclaimed Great Artist Ahead of March Concert
Critics hail Isolde Menges as the era’s supreme violinist and prop her to perform March 10 at Parsons College Chapel. London observers and The New York Times praise her power, warmth, technique, and fiery bowing, marking her as a top figure among today’s violinists.
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Isolie Menges
Parsons College Chapel
London
Romain R Hand
Jean Christophe
Isolde Menges
The
New York Times
Society notices for fraternal groups announced
The Royal Neighbors plan a night initiation at the Fraternal Union Hall. The D A R meets with Mrs J S McKmey Thursday at 7 30. The Ladies Aid of St Marys church meets with Mrs J L King on South Main Thursday afternoon. The English Lutheran Missionary Society meets Thursday at 2 30 at Miss Elizabeth Heaton’s East Adams street. The Presbyterian Missionary Society meets Thursday at 2 30 with Mrs H A Mosser at 307 West Adams Street.
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Ladies Aid of
St. Mary's Church
J. L. King
South Main Street
Kng
Neller
O’neill
Samuel King
Missionary Society of the English Lutheran Church
Elizabeth Heaton
East Adams Street
Misionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
H. A. Mosser
West Adam Street
New London Approves $6000 Gym In Community Center Plan
New London votes 130 men for 150 against the gym measure while women back 164 in favor and 84 opposed. A total of 528 ballots cast. The gym will serve as a meeting place and community gathering hub in the upcoming center project.
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New London
Faithful Crowd Bravely Attends Union Service at Baptist Church
Despite bad weather a fair crowd braved the storm at the Baptist church union service. Rev Kuhns led an inspiring song service. Rev Reece of Hedrick opened with prayer. Rev Butler spoke on Am I My Brother's Keeper, depicting a field, fortress, and ammunition as images of Christian responsibility. He urged Fairfield Christians to act for God's work. Tonight's sermon: The Prodigal That Stayed At Home. Special music and a large chorus were planned. Friday: children's choir practice at 4 PM and choir rehearsal. The piece argues the church’s world view must align with God's perspective, urging action over rhetoric.
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Union
Baptist Church
Kuhns
Reece of
Hedrick
Butler
Prince of Peace
Fairfield
Putter
Wanted boy at Montgomery Greenhouses and auto savings ad
An older classified snippet advertises a rapid hire for a boy at Montgomery Greenhouses and promotes a new gasoline saver auto accessory line by L Ballwey of Sentaville Kentucky. The notice promises big pay, free outfit, puncture proof five year spark plugs, and other economical auto necessities.
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Outfit Free
L. Ballwey
Ste. F
Sentaville
Kentucky
F. J. L. Black Named Fairfield City Clerk
F. J. L. Black elected city clerk of Fairfield for the unexpired term of Paul Coleson. He currently works at Lockridge Savings Bank and has resigned as city treasurer, with C. A. Emry elected to fill the vacancy.
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F. J. L. Black
Fairfield
Paul Coleson
Black
Lockridge Savings Bank
C. A. Emry
Women demand end to hunger blockade in Weimar vote
In Pasle March 3 the German national assembly at Weimar unanimously adopted a resolution by 37 women members calling for the immediate raise of the hunger blockade and repatriation of prisoners of war.
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Weimar
Hospital patient kills doctor then commits suicide
Muskegon March 8 August Forenda, a patient who stole from his hospital bed, shot and killed Dr. T. M. J. Tlotvedt at his office on February 1, then killed himself at the Michigan state hospital at Tonfa. Influenza and an operation preceded the alleged neglect claim.
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Muskegon
Mich
Forenda
T. M. J. Tlotvedt
Michigan State Hospital
Tonfa
Old Folks Take New Lease On Life
Hundreds of elderly men and women recover vitality quickly after using Phosphated iron and phosphates. The ad claims restored health, strength, and endurance, with testimonials from seniors praising the tonic for renewing youth and vitality and urging doctors and patients to buy genuine products.
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Smart Oxfords
C. J. Gavin
Des Moines
G. M. Allender
Davenport
H. J. Huddleston
Brighton
Ira Messer
Mr. Dixon of
J. K. Johnson
A. E. Jellett
Fort Collins, Colorado
Anna Harris
G. T. Baker
Memphis
Mr. Baker
Dellia Baker
George W. Ball
W. L. Long
M. E. Dudgeon
Stockport
A. V. Frazey
Mr. Dudgeon
Canada
Glen C. Wright
Ft. Des Moines
Carl Copeland
Brooklynn
Navy
Farm Bureau
United War Work Campaign
J. P. Starr
George Bonfield
Matinee
Orpheum Cremona Pipe Organ
John Barrymore
Paramount
Connor
Manag
Aries
Committee ON Publicity
Royal Neighbors
J. S. McKmey
Ota
God
Montgomery Greenhouses
Ford Sedan
New City
Wiemar
Self
Michigan
Tonia
Younster
C. E. Anderson
Fresh Fisk
T Store
Meyer Shoe Store
West Side
Tor City
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