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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
7
Captain Frank Edwards of the 24th Royal Fusiliers arrives in the United States with information from the trenches. He has been wounded twice and earned two gold stripes. The Armory program starts at 8:00 p.m. free admission. Everyone invited.
A roundup of short notes lists residents visiting, traveling, and socializing. Names include Harry Gantz Brookville, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Israel Beckwith, Miss Ella Williams, Mrs. Phillip Sauer Jr., and many others visiting Des Moines, Keosauqua, Seattle, Mt. Pleasant, Burlington, Ottumwa, and Camp Dodge. Mentions a May 7 baccalaureate at Pleasant Plain and a $275 Red Cross sale at Buchanan School No. 4. Also notes promotions in the military and a few personnel changes in local schools and clubs.
The Fairfield Oratorio Society presents a patriotic two part program at Barhydt Chapel on Tuesday evening May 21. Proceeds go to the Red Cross. Under Prof C W Mountain the group rehearsed for three months. The program includes a reading with music and a cantata The Banner of St George. Miss Mildred Stewart performs a solo on piano between parts.
Dr H E Mueller a missionary to India on furlough will address the Lutheran church on Actual Conditions of Missionary Life and Work in India. He has 22 years in missions, two daughters training for nursing and medicine, and has traveled through Europe Egypt and South America. The talk begins at 7 30 with no cash offering and allows questions.
Farm Bureau urges farmers with extra seed corn to share with neighbors lacking surplus. Report amounts to county agent, even small half bushel helps during replanting. Also notes barberry rust threat from European varieties and Japanese barberry, urging eradication to protect wheat fields.
The A M E church choir will give a concert at South B Street church next Tuesday evening May 21. An entirely new program starts at eight o clock.
Following Britain’s example, the Rock Island arsenal started employing women in shops on Monday. The first workers operate power sewing machines on cloth and canvas army equipment, with about a hundred more expected by week’s end. The facility employs around 15 000 persons. The Presbyterian Church ladies will serve supper Thursday from six to eight, 35 cents.
Hall Caine's The Deemster comes to Fairfield Theater for a two day run. The Isle of Man tale follows Daniel son of the Bishop as he seeks forgiveness after a fatal quarrel and aids the Deemster with a healing powder before dying in Mona's arms.
The Fairfield Town Band opens its weekly park concerts tomorrow evening under Prof. Jewell. The program includes Crawley’s March, Golden Sunset Waltz, Golden Dragon Overture, So Long Mother Song, Sweet Little Buttercup, Spanish Romance, United We Stand, and a Stars and Stripes medley.
The executor of the Mary A. Kellogg estate will auction the deceased's household goods at the residence of George T. Stever one block west of the square's southwest corner on Saturday May 18 at 2:00 PM. The sale is conducted by executor 40 Wm. L. Long.
SEE Hall Caine's greatest master piece at Fairfield Theater with performances tonight and tomorrow. The Deemster brings dramatic narrative to the stage with notable actors delivering a faithful adaptation.
Local church invites the community to a supper on Thursday evening from six to eight o clock. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach.
The Deemster a Hall Caine drama is showing in nine reels at the Fairfield Theater tonight and tomorrow. A classic stage reading experience appeals to local audiences seeking period drama and extended performance.
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