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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
7
The club announces its next gathering will take place Thursday May 9 with details to be announced at the door. Members are urged to attend for updates on neighborhood projects and upcoming events.
Miss Zilpha Kamp returned from Cedar Rapids. Bedford resident H E Ramsey visits the city on business. C E Keltner travels to Packwood for work. David Lambert visits his sister in the city. Mrs Hannah Sandbloom departs for Lockridge and New Sweden. Several residents move or return from New Mexico California and Leavenworth. John Gossick returns to work after illness. Gail Whisler heads to Camp Dodge with Washington county group. Families relocate to Leavenworth and Davenport visits noted as well. Local lodge plans degrees and a family health update accompanies travel and employment changes.
Washington May 1 measures to add millions to the American army were introduced in the senate. A 5 000 000 man bill was proposed along with 3 000 000 and 1 500 000 drafts. The war department plans a May 300 000 and June 200 000 call to fill cantonments and train overseas before winter. United States forces under Foch form a growing American army leading the front alongside French troops.
The New Chicago Mission Sunday school class hosted by Mrs Oscar Boltz at Mrs Charles Goodell’s home featured games, contests, and a handkerchief shower for Mrs Carlson on her birthday. Mrs Mel Davidson received farewell gifts as she moves to Lea calledworth Kansas.
Washington May 1 Provost Marshal General Crowder asked Congress to remove extending the draft to men now 21, to place new registrants at the bottom of eligibles, and to make quotas retroactive. He warned the House amendment delays call ups and may affect marital and industrial status and future alien registration.
Women of Buchanan township form an auxiliary to the Woman's Suffrage Organization. Officers elected include President Mrs L H Alexander Vice President Mrs John S Jenks Secretary Miss Helen Jenks Treasurer Mrs Martin Flinspach. Meeting set for the last Saturday of each month in Fairfield. Members signed cards.
A lighthearted Friday evening scene features Cin dy and Henry performing a cake walk on the High School Auditorium stage, offering a cheerful local entertainment moment for attendees.
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