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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1919

Page

2

Fairfield High School Singing School Proves Mirthful Fun

The Fairfield High School singing school musical comedy by the mixed chorus and glee clubs drew a large audience last night. Prof Pippins directed by C. W. Mountain, with soloists Pauline Stephenson Margaret Lyon and Edward Roth, featured quirky costumes and a parade of characters from Prof Pippin to Squire Gramps. The Singing School also included participants from Perlee Brookville and Salina with a large cast list and playful local humor.

Singing School Fairfield High School Low Holler GC. W. Mountain Pippins Pauline Stephenson Margaret Lyon Edward Roth Prof Pippin C. W. Mountain Elvira Ketchum Cs Owen Roy Huddleson Timothy Hay Treas Eugene Fleming Aml-Amity Harold Scott Marcy Wilson Szi Waters Warren Mitchell Welland Strong Edward Roth Maariot Geo Hammond Homer Games Rolland Ebert Deacon Jones Albert Thornberry Squire Gramps Effa Wescott Mildred Shoemaker Sophy Cushing Mary Stever

Students Recital by Prof Moorhead Set for Tomorrow Evening

The piano students of Prof. J. P. Moorhead will present a recital in his studio tomorrow evening at 7 30 p m. The program will be published tomorrow. The public is invited to attend.

J. P. Moorhead

Personal notes and visits from Ottumwa area

Mrs R Obartel of Monmouth is visiting sister Mrs H P McLaughlin. Miss Charlotte Scothorn spends afternoon in Ottumwa. Pvt Fred H Diers returns home from overseas with discharge. Rev E F Gaule back from Davenport visit. Judge Francis M Hunter of Ottumwa visiting. Mrs C W Mountain, ill at Jefferson County Hospital, returns home. Mrs J D Bates of Salina seriously ill at stepson George Bates home. Little Helen Carter slowly improving from influenza and pneumonia.

R. ©. Objartel Monmouth, l l H. P. McLaughlin Charlotte Scothorn Ottumwa Fred H. Diers E. F. Gaule Davenport Francis M. Hunter C. W. Mountain Jefferson County Hospital J. D. Bates Salina George Bates Helen Carter

College News Officers Install At YMCA In The Year Ahead

Fred Mason delivered an interesting talk at the YMCA. Officers elect and installed today will lead the YMCA college work for the coming year. Pres. Montgomery leaves this afternoon for Miami University to visit candidates for vacancies in the Parsons faculty. He may spend Sunday with Pres. Hughes of Miami.

Y.M.C. A Pres. Montgomery Miami University Parsons Dr. Montgomery Pres. Hughes Miami

Gold Star Service Sunday fitting program list

The Gold Star program by the W R C will be held at 3 PM Sunday in the Christian church. The Gold Star roll is to be presented, with music, readings, talks, and an address. Names of the fallen are listed with death dates and locations from 1918 to 1919.

James B. Bailey Jefferson County John B. Trent Board of Supervisors Solo Vivian Begeman W. R. Keesey Earl C. Humphrey Deming New Mexico James Floyd Boysell Camp Dodge Iowa Allen Watts Jewett France John Clifford Way Kansas City August van Oven Bert F. Carl Camp Rariton New Jersey John Edwards Ben J. Adkins Clifford Dimmitt Clarence Johnson Springfield Mass Arthur Anderson Dover Merle Haney Royal V. Galliger Iowa City William Lee Russell Highseas Loren Davis

Social and club notices from local church groups

The Loyal Bereans class plans a social at the church with entertainment led by Mrs. Harlan Gossie, Mrs. A. C. Johnson, and Mrs. Norvell Switzer. Wesleyan Bible class meets at Mrs. Walter Harris home with members bringing fancy work and a dish. Home Missionary society meets Friday at 2 30 pm with Mrs. W. H. George replacing Mrs. Kate McClain. Philathea class gathers Thursday at seven. Ladies Aid at English Lutheran hosts Misses Stella and Elizabeth Heaton and Mrs. Frank Lundquist Friday afternoon at 2 30. Thursday Embroidery club hosted by Mrs. Frank McClain and Mrs. Will Neibert at McClain home. R N A will hold its regular meeting tonight with dues due. Mrs. Elsworth hosted South Side Bridge club yesterday with refreshments. Presbyterian Ladies Aid meets Mrs. Wm. Louden Friday at 2 30. See Dinah Snowball and her ten pickaninnies in Coney Island. 985 26.

Bereans The Christian Church Harlan Gossie A. C. Johnson Norvell Switzer Wesleyan Bible Class Walter Harris English Lutheran Church Frank Lundquist South Main Street Lundquist Stella Elizabeth Heaton Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church Wm. Louden West Washington Street

Death of Carroll Hurd After Horse Accident

Carroll Hurd nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Louis Hurd of near Perlee died Tuesday afternoon at Jefferson County Hospital from injuries after a fall from a horse five weeks earlier. Survived by parents and younger brother Robert. Service at Frazey's parlors tomorrow at 1 pm, conducted by Rev Leland Spaulding, then to Antioch Church for funeral and interment.

George Carrol Hurd Louis Hurd Perlee Jefferson County Hospital Robert Frazey Leland Spaulding Antioch Church

Supt A W Crane Likely Won't Seek Re election

Supt A W Crane appears unlikely to seek another term as Fairfield schools superintendent after last Tuesday's vote. He had requested a higher salary, which was not approved.

A. W. Crane Fairfield

Elks Show Preparations Underway for A Day at Coney Island

Elks ready for next week stage production in the high school auditorium. Directress Caro Elinor Staley arrives as rehearsals begin for adults tonight and children join tomorrow. Cast and chorus report good progress and a fine show is expected.

Carolyn Elinor Staley Coney Island

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