Presbyterian Booster Club Banquet in Fairfield church parlors
The Fairfield Presbyterian Men's Booster Club held its second annual banquet with about seventy men present. The Westminster Bible Class ladies served a banquet at 7 00 pm, Unkrich's orchestra provided music, and a three toast program highlighted the event. Several new members joined, strengthening church fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Presbyterian Church
Westminster Bible Class
Presbyterian Church
Unkrich
W. G
A. R. Morris
G. T. Rank
Fairfield Band Opens Season With Fine Concert
The Fairfield Iowa Band under Prof Bert Tabor opens its season in the Park tomorrow evening. The concert features a two part program with marches overtures and popular tunes including The Star Spangled Banner and Dixie Land among selections. Remick leads with a finale of National Emblem as the band promises unusually fine programs this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Iowa
Bert Tabor
Wanted Help and Property Ads in Journal
Column lists lawn mowing by Marcy Wilson call 2420, 694 WANTED- housework 1 to 5 pm at X Y Z care of the Journal 689, and WANTED- buy a building suitable for a garage call 56 692.
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Marcy Wilson
X.Y. Z
Journal
For Sale Listings with Optional Trades and Addresses
Multiple real estate and personal item offers listed including homes, cottages, a buggy, a car, and building lots. Items show locations in Hempstead, South B Street, South Main Street, West Washington Street, and Pumphrey Addition with contact names and phone numbers. Prices and terms vary with easy terms or on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hempstead Street
A. R. Beott
Hugh Sands
Maxwell Grocery
South Side
South B Street
Sadie Gochner
South Main Street
West Washington Street
Mary Fh
Trail
Fairfield
Journal
Pumphrey Addition
J. P. Starr
Remingtons
Monarchs
L. C. Smiths
Underwoods
Olivers
Smith Premiers
Royals
the Journal
American Writing Machine Co., Inc
South Dearborn
Street
Chicago
M. Redick
Briggs
Army Recruits Record Set as May Day Numbers Rise
Regular army recruiting reached a new high with 3 346 men in one day. Pennsylvania led with 639, Illinois 380, Indiana 378, New York 237, and Missouri 226. In Decatur Illinois a spectator was killed when a train struck Peter Quick, 47, at the South Main street crossing after a Joffre reception.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Indiana
New York
Missouri
Joffre
Decatur
Peter Quick
South Main Street
Junior Play Cast Prepares The Blooming of Mary Jane
Fairfield High School notes show the Junior Play The Blooming of Mary Jane set for Friday in the auditorium. Seniors elect Elsie Zichy Boies to direct a Greek comedy Pymalean and Galatea with five girls in masculine roles. Y M C A meetings feature a Quar tette and talks on Christian associations.
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Mary Jane
Elsie Zichy Boies
Boies
Fairfield
Fairfield Ministers Urge Limiting Sunday Funerals
The notice signed by ministers and undertakers of Fairfield asks residents to refrain from funeral arrangements on Sundays unless necessary. It urges cheerful compliance and lists several local signatories.
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Fairfield
W. R. Keesey
J. W. Carson
H. A. Anspach
R. H. Polly
A. R. Toothacre
E. G. McKibben
H. A. Mosser
L. E
School bonds ordered paid and pro gram change at Fairfield
The School Board secretary orders payment of bonds number 75 to 54 inclusive and announces nightly program changes at the Harry Stone Vaudeville Company Fairfield Theater.
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C. Y. Emry
Sec. School Board
Harry Stone
Fairfield Theater
Local Social Notes from Libertyville and Surrounding Area
Libertyville community sees visitors from Florence and Des Moines. Local residents note health concerns with diphtheria quarantine and mumps while vaccination rises in daily talks. A birth is announced for Vivian Skiene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Helfenstine of Glasgow, formerly Muriel Shiplier.
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Tom Raglan
Floris
William Riggs
Richland
Nebraska
Tom Jones
Pittsburg
Kansas
Oro Greenfield
Jake Glotfelty
Mount Pleasant
Burke Heston
Glen Shiplier
Chicago
Nellie Peebler
Lea Buckles
Earl Burke
Fairfield
J. W. Peebler
George Jones
Des Moines
First
Iowa Regiment of Infantry
David Haynes
Dan Kelley
Tom Moss
Frank Helfenstine
Glasgow
Vivian Skiene
Helfenstine
Muriel Shiplier
H. D. Davis
Rebekah
Margaret Elder
M. E
Epworth League
Luther Leedy
Eliza Roby
State Center
City businesses close for D G Higley funeral
Notice states business houses will close Thursday afternoon at two o'clock for the funeral of D G Higley, with the hour set aside for the ceremony.
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D. G. Higley
Gary Man Dies in Action Near Hamilton Highlanders
Gary Indiana May 13 news confirms John Vanatta formerly a passenger agent for the Gary and Interurban railroad was killed serving with the One Hundred and Seventeenth Highlanders of Hamilton Ontario. Word of his death reached his brother Edward Vanatta.
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Gary
Ind
John Vanatta
Gary & Interurabn Railroad
New Chicago Shining Parlor and Pantatorium Ad
A local shop offers cleaning for all kinds of shoes at the New Chicago location. The advertisement emphasizes thorough care and professional service for footwear.
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New Chicago
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Presbyterian Booster Club
Ross
Pearl McGill
Orpheum Theater
s+ Jewell
Romick
Allen Morceau
Deri
Beans Remick
Swanee River
Mocking Bird
Kentucky
Massa
Dixie Land
Bagby
Coulee
Fifth Street
Stone Street
South Depot
A. J. Berd
East Burlington Street
Thomas Thoma
Harry S. Ball
Joe L. Ball
College
David Cassatt
Musice
Y. M. C. A. Quartette
Curtis Schillerstrom
Ruth Taylor
Mildred Stewart
Gladys Goff
Christian Associations
Fred Wilson
Margaret White
Libertyville
Bohn Syphon
Bohn
H. P. McLaughlin Co
South Court
East Broadway
Hufstebler & Baker
NEW Spring CO
Ootice
Marinette
Wisconsin
Cuddy
J. D. Loofbourrow
Florence
LA Badie
Vernon Castle
Patria
Pathe Scenic
Japan
Matt & Jeff
C. G. Taylor
East Side
Fairfield, Iowa
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