Citizens urge removal of junk yard to beautify Fairfield
A letter to city leaders from Alex Easton argues that a nearby junk yard harms the city’s appearance and urges moving it to a rail side location. He cites library philanthropy by Senator Wilson and Carnegie funds, notes the owners are willing to relocate, and urges civic action and support from officials.
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City Council
Commercial Club Park Commission
Ladies’ Improvement Club
Fairfield
Senator Wilson
Iowa
Carnegie
Hanson
Howard
Heflin
Abraham Lincoln
Alex Easton
Views on Sunday Shows Stir Fairfield Public Debate
Residents and workers from Fairfield voice opposition to Sunday shows citing family, religious duty, and moral concerns. The letters feature John Winter painter Charlie Goodell iron works F H Smith Tron Works C F McMican Louden’s Ray Mullkins Jim Simmons Turney’s and F A Thomas all arguing Sunday activities should be restricted to preserve Sunday as a special day for rest and families.
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John Winter
Charlie Goodell
Iron Works
F. H. Smmith
Tron Works
C. F. McMican
Louden
Ray Mulkins
Louden’s
Jim Simmons
Turney’s
F. A. Thomas
Turneys
Allen Property Custodian Takes Over German Owned HL Koppers
Washington May 6 three thousand German owned shares in the HL Koppers company of Pittsburgh were taken over by Allen Property Custodian Palmer. The company manages Burny coke works.
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Washington
HL. Koppers Company
Pittsburgh
Allen Property
Custo Mian Palmer
Maunuing- Burny Coke
Big Banquet At Armory Hosts Governor Hardin
More than 400 citizens expected at the Community club banquet in the Armory tomorrow evening with Governor W. L. Hardin as the honored speaker. Red Cross women will serve the dinner at 7:30 for receipts to aid the Red Cross. guests from Fairfield and delegations from Brighton and Stockport attend.
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Armory
W. L. Harding
Fairfield
Brighton
Stockport
Red Cross
Flag Raising Draws Massive Crowd to Fairfield
An immense crowd is expected in Fairfield for the Jefferson County Flag Raising tomorrow afternoon as Governor Wm L Harding visits to deliver the address. Local businesses factories and schools will close for the event. The program begins at 2 30 with music including Star Spangled Banner and America the Beautiful, invocation Rev H A Mosser, and an address by Governor Harding.
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Fairfield
Wm. L. Harding
Jefferson County
Fairfield Iowa Band
America—Graves
H. A. Mosser
Minnie Bird Jenks
Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Mayor Breaks Tie On Sunday Movie In Fairfield
The Fairfield city council votes to prohibit Sunday moving picture shows and instructs the solicitor to draft an amendment to Ordinance No. 156. Mayor R. H. Munro supports the measure with Deardorff Israel and Price voting yes while Baker Connor and Simpson vote no. An ordinance also bans fishing in the new water works pond until May 15, 1919, with penalties of 5 to 25 dollars fine plus costs or county jail.
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Fairfield
R. H. Munro
Deardorff
Israel
Price
Baker
Connor
Simpson
All Are Well In Hospital Unit R On Western Front
Mrs J F Clarke received a cablegram from Major J F Clarke stating all members of Unit A attached to Hospital No 32 on the Western front in France are well. The message brings reassuring news amid wartime notes from the front.
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Hospital No. 32
Western Front
France
J. F. Clarke
Clifton Devereaux Players to Perform Here May 28
The Clifton Devereaux Woodlawn Players of New York City will appear on Parsons College Campus Tuesday May 28 for an afternoon and evening program. A definite lineup will be announced soon.
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Clifton-Devereaux Woodlawn Players
New York City
Parsons College
Social Club Gatherings Highlight Local Happenings
The White Ros club met at Mrs. Robert Gumms home on West Burlington with officers elected: President Mrs. James Dies, Vice President Mrs. Leo Blough, Secretary Mrs. Vern C. White, Treasurer Mrs. Clyde Duvall. Mrs. Norris hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Adams on South D Street and Rowena Circle entertained husbands at Yeo man hall with a supper and program including prizes to J. F. Bogardus, Merle Munger, and Hattie Minster. A DAR meeting is set for Thursday evening at 7:30 with officer elections anticipated.
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White Ros Club
Robert Gumm
West Burlington Street
Victor Leach
Clyde Norris
Norris
South D Street
Adams
Rowena
Yeoman Hall
J. F. Bogardus
Merle Munger
Hattie Minster
Fairfield Independent School Bonds Called for Payment
Notice to holders of School Bonds No 85 to 94 of the Fairfield Independent School District that they have been called for payment. Interest will stop May 15. Payments are at the office of the Secretary 400 C. U. Emry, Secretary.
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Fairfield
Miss Rietveld Delights With Barhydt Vocal Recital
Miss Wilma Rietveld delivered a pleasing vocal recital at Barhydt last night. Accompanied by Miss Stewart and aided by Miss Goff and Mr. Keesey, she performed arias and songs from Bird and Children's repertoires. The program included Verdure Clad from Creation, Happy Song, What Can It Be, Spring Singing, Owl Etude, To Spring, Waltz Song and The Brownies, Mammy's Song, An April Girl, among others.
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Barhydt
Wilma Rietveld
Miss Rietveld
Conservatory
Miss Stewart
Miss Goff
Keesey
Verdure
Creation
O Fer Sas Hayden
Teresa del Riego
Scagmolin
McFadden
Brownies
Frances ,Leoni Mammy
Harriet Ware
Pennington Fairbank
Children of Servicemen Invited to Parade Assembly
Notice calls all children whose fathers are in the service to meet the W. R. C. ladies at the corner of the Orpheum building Thursday at 2:00 p m for assignment to a special place in the parade.
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Orpheum
Over There photo drama at the Orpheum tonight
Charles Richman and Anna Q. Nielsen star in a nationwide popular photo drama presented at the Orpheum tonight, promising a soul stirring screening for audiences.
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Charles Richman
Anna Q. Nielson
Orpheum
Cinders Hauled at 75 Cents a Lead in Willamette County
Salvage and hauling notes indicate cinders are charged at 75 cents per lead with Cal Le 113 and Willam Coz listed among providers.
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Willam Coz
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Chopin
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