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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1917

Page

4

Splendid Talent Exhibited In Southeastern Declamatory Contest

Contest at the High School Auditorium showcased oratorical dramatic and humorous talent. Winners include Joseph Giltner Grinnell in oratory, Al Gilmore Bloomfield in drama, Lloyd Conway Toledo in humor, with Bernice Jamison Wapello as runner up. Gold medals awarded. state contest to feature top performers from the southeast division.

Atlantic WA Joseph Wit OT Grinnell Charles W. Norton Wilton Alwn Gilmner Albia Thy Gilmore Bloomfield Lloyd Conway Toledo Bernice Jamison Wwarelio Giltner Bitsy Iord Cheme Orato Bower Emmett Joseph Kelley Grinnell Eau Lawrence Miner Ottumwan Plextor Cuba Frank Runyon Seymour Armerican Gladys Gillam Tipton Dorothy Gilmore Bloomfield Cigarete Es Alvert Cuvier Lion and the Mouse Milo Rote Belle Plaine Pring Loyd Conway Toledo Menand Ruth Hobbs Mr Pleasant Joe Bernice Jameson Wapello We Americinizgati Andre Pricey

Tomorrow in Day of Sunday School Drive

A local notice urges all Sunday School members to invite a guest and boost attendance. The writer predicts 560 attendees last Sunday and expects 1120 tomorrow, calling on men to rise to the opportunity and attend or bring someone.

Retild Wrhoa Sun- Mae &Efool Bendis Fairtlel J. H. Stuckey

Troops Guard Wabash Bridges in Terre Haute

Indiana Second Regiment began guarding Wabash bridges under central department orders. A night ban on passing under the wagon and two dam bridges is issued, and no boats may approach the pier. Railroad men with passes are allowed on the railroad bridges.

Terre Haute Ind Tgeny Indiana Central Department Wabash

Destroy Standard Oil Property in Roumania News

Homer Illinois reports Dwight Millis wife and three children arrived from Roumania after eleven years abroad. He states a Standard Oil property valued at 1 500 000 dollars was destroyed by Germans during the Roumania period.

Standard Oil Homer Dwight Millis Roumania Mills Properay Standard Oil Company

Multiple Churches Invite Attendance With Bring One Day Campaigns

A local cluster of churches lists Sunday school at 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. services at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with topics such as Ceasor vs. God and Gods Fools. The Coming One Day drive urges every member to attend and bring someone. Outreach includes Briggs and Court streets, Washington and Main, North Main and Hempstead, Broadway and C streets and West Monroe street. Several ministers including Rev. H A Mosger Rev E G McKibben Rev F C Behner Rev R H Polly and Rev A R Toothacre are named along with church groups like Epworth League U P S C EB and Presbyterian efforts.

Briggs and Court Streets Wilbur R. Keesey J. H. Stuckey Epworth League Ceasor Washington and Main Streets H. A. Mosger H. A. Mitchell Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian North Main Hemptead Streets E. G. McKibben Woastor F. C. Behner Supt. H, CC Hoagland Mollie Bailey Bert Bowermaster Broadway C Streets R. H. Polly Broadway and Third Streets A. R. Toothacre

Tax Office Extends Hours for Tax Payments

The Treasurer's office will be open Monday March 26 to Saturday March 31 until 9 p.m. each evening for residents to pay taxes.

Weslean Bible Class Chicken Pie Supper at Methodist Church

Last in a series of chicken pie suppers hosted by the Wes lean Bible Class at the Methodist church is set for next Saturday from 5 to 7 pm with tickets at 25 cents.

Wesleyan Bible Class Methodist Church

Help Wanted and Real Estate Classified Mix

A People column ad urges selling groceries paints oils and other items directly to consumers at wholesale prices. It highlights earnings for men around 50 dollars weekly and mentions John Sexton & Co. as contact. The page also lists numerous wanted, for rent, for sale, and real estate notices with various phone numbers and addresses.

John Sexton & Co Lake & Franklin Streets Chicago

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