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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
2
Editor . Manager lists mailing options at 310 South Court Street. Pricing shows three months in advance and monthly options delivered by mail.
Indications show the Rainbow division will be home by May 1 with celebrations planned in New York and Des Moines and a local Fairfield reception. Pershing says the 42nd and 26th divisions will sail from Brest between March 28 and April 19, landing 42nd in New York and 26th in Boston. The 77th remains in France. return order for replacements unclear.
Doris Kenyon plays twin sisters from separated parents in The Inn of the Blue Moon. One sister is a simple country lass the other a New York social luminary. The photoplay at Victory Theatre Friday promises a versatile and highly meritorious performance.
Miss Blanche Banta and Miss Hearst of Mt Pleasant plan to arrive this evening to stay a week with Miss Banta's parents. Mrs. Alice Eddy of Waterloo visits sister Mrs. Chas Keltner. Harry Elliott near town loses house goods by fire. George Stever's house a total loss. New waist line suits in colors at Drake Co. ad. J Warren Kerrigan in In Three XK Gordon at Victory Theatre tonight. For sale. home and two lots at 1002 E Jefferson street offered by Heuben Gilbert. New silk shirts at Drake Co.
In District Court Jefferson county Iowa Bryce Flanders and Charles Larson sue Joseph Berry Elizabeth Berry Robert Lynn Christina Lynn Robert Linn Christina Linn Erik Magnus Erickson Augusta Erickson Unknown Heirs Grantees Assignees Devisees and Claimants to describe land in Sections 7 and 18 Township 72 Range 9. Plaintiffs seek title in fee simple quieted and to bar all unknown claims after ten years adverse possession. Notice to appear by noon April 2 1919. Attorney Richard C. Leggett.
Mrs. T W Grant hosted Harmony club at her East Burlington home with contests won by Mrs. J W Dies and refreshments served. out of town guests Mrs Kate Lusher of Ottumwa and Mrs Van Topring nearby. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held a Jubilee picnic at Mrs Marshal Chilcott's, planning work for new members and a charitable cause. Westminster Guild to host casseroles party with members to bring dishes. White Rose club met at Mrs C H Dempsey's for readings and contests. next meet in Rome Iowa. Beckwith Farmers Union oyster supper at Bethesda church attracted about 100. County Agent Deal spoke on farming topics.
Friday night at 7 30 the Alumni boys of the high school will play the fast local high school team in a benefit game. Proceeds go to buy sweaters for the boys and support from fans is urged. Mentioned players include the Zeigler brothers Dan Gosher Ernest White Paul Lamson Ralph Brown. Curtain raiser likely by the high school girls or Freshman Sophomore boys.
A pleasant social occurred Wednesday at the basement of the Lethesda church four miles east of Fairfield. The Good Cheer society held their annual all day meeting with a delicious dinner at one o'clock and games afterward. The Royal Oaks class to hold a monthly business meeting and picnic supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Carlson Friday at 6 30. Members asked to bring their own dishes. Oria Elzevir held a joint meeting after chapel today. President Montgomery away on business. Roscoe Whitmore visited chapel and campus friends. just returned from navy with an honorable discharge and hopes to be with its next fall. An important senior class meeting was held after chapel.
Henry Blink and wife transfer 36 acres to F C and Lina Worsham for 22500. John Hook transfers tracts in sections 18 to Albert Hook for 3400. Henry Grebe and wife transfer 80 acres in section 7 to Verne H Clapp and wife for 1500. H C Pumphrey and wife with L E Pumphrey transfer lot 5 in block 2 Pumphrey's addition Fairfield to Marshall Chilcott and wife for 550. Hi C Pumphrey and wife with L E B Pumphrey transfer lot 6 in block 2 Pumphrey's addition airfield to same for 550. J P Starr and wife transfer lot 2 in block 5 Pumphrey's addition airfield to Thomas W Hannah for 700. Maude E Ricketts and husband transfer part of block 538 Centennial addition Fairfield to Hannah Clinkenbeard Auto Co for 2000.
The Victory Theatre hosts a splendid program tonight with special orchestra music. Young Felo’s displays suits and furnishings at Drake’s, promising affordability and style for attendees.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church will hold a food sale at Lewis brothers meat market starting Saturday March 22 at eleven o'clock. 936-21
Local cinema listing announces J Warren Kerrigan appearing at Victory Theatre this evening with showtimes and admission details for a single screening. The article notes Kerrigan in period silent film programming and the venue location.
Local lenders Thoma and Thoma advertise funds available for loans secured by city property. Contact details not provided in available text.
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