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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1918

Page

3

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Next Community Club Meeting Announces May 9

A prelancd notice announces the Next Community Club meeting scheduled for Thursday May 9 at an unspecified time. Members are reminded to attend and participate in local planning.

Largest Draft Ready May Issue

The May issue of Largest Draft Ready 10 features build notes and previews. It highlights upcoming draft plans and profiles key contributors.

Plan to speed huge army to France advances in Senate

Measures to add millions to the American army are introduced in the Senate. Hoke Smith and Reed propose 5 and 3 million man drafts while Poindexter seeks 1.5 million called to colors. The War Department aims May and June drafts totaling about 500,000 to begin rapid overseas deployment under General Foch.

Washington Senate Hoke Smith Georgia Military Affairs Committee Senator Reed Missouri Poindexter National Army War Department Department America United States Foch

Sunday School Party and Club Happenings

The We The Sunday school class of the New Chicago Mission taught by Mrs. Oscar Boltz entertained at Mrs. Charles Goodell’s home with games a handkerchief shower for Mrs. Carlson and birthday gifts. Mrs. Mel Davidson received a farewell surprise before leaving for Leavenworth Kansas. Rebekah club and North Side Oddfellow hall events are announced with invitations and a Children’s Day program noted. A Fraternal Aid Union lodge social followed by refreshments is described and a no-session note for next Tuesday.

New Chicago Mission Oscar Boltz Charles Goodell Mel Davidson Davidson Leavenwoth Kansas Mrs. Davidson Luther Munger Charlotte Sauer Rebekah Club North Side Oddfellow Hall Rebekah Hall Fraternal Aid Union Hall

Provost Marshal Crowder Seeks Changes in Draft Bill

Crowder asks Congress to remove extending the draft to 21-year-olds and to retroactively base quotas on eligible men. He opposes placing new registrants at the bottom of the list and warns of delayed calls, status changes, and potential treaty-based alien provisions.

Baker Crowder Washington Congress Hine General Crowder Senate House

Buchanan Township Forms Woman's Auxiliary

Buchanan township women organize an auxiliary to the Woman's Suffrage Organization with officers President Mrs L H Alexander Vice President Mrs John S Jenks Secretary Miss Helen Jenks Treasurer Mrs Martin Flinspach and plan monthly meetings in Fairfield. Readers are invited to the cake walk featuring Cindy and Henry at the High School Auditorium Friday evening.

Buchanan Township Woman’s Suffrage Organization Mrrs L. H. Alexander John S. Jenks Helen Jenks Martin Flinspach Fairfield Cindy Henry High School Auditorium

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