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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1918
Page
6
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The Loyal Bereans of the Christian Bible School were hosted by Mrs. Chester Harlan on East Madison Street with Mrs. Paul Hassler and Mrs. Roy Hartman assisting. About forty members attended a program of games readings and selections at the social event.
Mayor R H Munro proclaims clocks in Fairfield Iowa set one hour ahead at 2:00 a m Sunday March 31 1918 to conform with national daylight saving law and designate the adjusted time as official until further notice.
Mrs. Alice N. Stubbs died yesterday afternoon at 4 40 at her home at the corner of East Burlington and B streets after a several months illness. She had been in Iowa City hospital five months and was brought home last Friday. Funeral services will be at the residence Saturday at 3 p m conducted by Rev W R Keesey with interment in Evergreen cemetery.
Mayor Munro announces a new daylight saving plan effective next Sunday with clocks advanced one hour to 3. The change applies by time zones from 2 am local time and ends the last Sunday in September with a corresponding March shift in 1919. Schools, churches, and most businesses adjust to the new hours.
Yesterday at Fairfield High School auditorium the affirmative team defeated Burlington High School in the final debate of the season with a 38 to 0 judges’ decision. The Burlington team was less prepared, and both schools received strong appreciation from students and faculty.
We extend gratitude to all who assisted with our program at the High School Auditorium last evening. The contributions enhanced the evening’s enjoyment and featured Jewell's Fairfield Iowa Band.
Miss Sylvia Kyle of Lockridge visited in the city yesterday. Mrs Walter Stewart of Glasgow is visiting today. Mr and Mrs Charles Swanson of Lockridge are spending the day in the city. Mrs Victor Swanson of Lock ridge are shopping and visiting friends. The Electric Wheel company of Quincy has opened a Burlington branch with Mercer Transfer & Storage as headquarters. H E Mendenhall, a Fairfield man, is in charge and will move her with family soon. The company will handle 25 to 30 car loads of products from Burlington in 1918.
The local committee of the American Alliance of Labor and Democracy holds a Sunday meeting at 2 PM on the second floor of the Stubbs building. Speakers will address labor issues and every laboring man is urged to attend.
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