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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1918

Page

3

Fairfield High School Alumni Honor Roll in Service

Fairfield High School publishes an Alumni Honor Roll listing graduates serving in the armed forces. The compiled names include Charles Angstead 14, Robert Anstead 12, Oscar Alverson 14, Lt. Col. Nathaniel Howard 00, Dwight Krumboltz 16, Conspicuous entries cover multiple classes and ranks across local communities.

Fairfield High School Charles Angstead Robert Anstead Oscar Alverson L. GC. Bach Bruce Bradfield Harvey Burkhart Charles Brown Raymond Cassell Harlan Castile Hubert Cox Charles Clark Carl Copeland Orion Coppock Verne Curtis Claude Downard Percy Easton John Ebert Paul Ferrell Elmer Fleagle Walter Fourt Harvey Gaumer Wendell Glotfelty Paul Gossick Clyde Greef Leonard Greenfield Charles Griffith Carl Harris Nathaniel Howard Edmund Hunt Rollin Israel Charles Ireland Allen Jewett Dwight Krumboltz Edmund Kearns John Keesey

Camp Cody to Receive Full Division of Drafted Men

Seven thousand drafted men from New Mexico Arizona Colorado and Texas will join Camp Cody Deming New Mexico in the last week of the month. They will fill vacancies in the 34th division where Town National Guard troops are a key part making Camp Cody a full division ready for France. A new general is placed in command and intensive rifle practice begins signaling imminent overseas service. The likelihood of departure in two to three months excites troops prepared for active duty.

New Mexico Arizona Colorado Texas Camp Cody Deming Washington, D. C France

Local News Briefs Headline Compilation

A parade of city visitors and residents include Mrs J M Swenson Mrs Geo W Jager and Mrs Mary Cook of Batavia Miss Mabel Gantz of Brookville Deputy U S Marshal Joe Beamer and Miss Mertie Galliher attended events in Batavia Libertyville and Ottumwa. Roy Davis and Opal Stonebroker received a marriage license. Depuy Sheriff Randall improving in Ottumwa hospital. About fifty Normal Training students took exams at the Court House.

J. M. Swenson Geo. W. Jager Mary Cook Batavia Thomas Turnbull Richland Claire Robinson Mabel Gantz Brookville City United States Mershall Joe Beamer Mertie Galliher Gilbert Swanson Libertyville W. T. Wright Mt. Pleasant Harlie Yost Sarnest Swanson Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Hazel Hibbit Winfield Gladys Goff Ballard Hall Marion Hart Keokuk O. A. Swanson Edmud Walker Dave Snider Frank Chidester Ottumwa Roy Davis Opal Stonebroker N. E. Pauls Galesburg James Hammon Fry Copeland Ray Linderson Louie Graff Lockridge Depuy M. S. Randall Ottumwa Hospital Court House Clinton Lodge A. F A. M Minnie Copeland Benj. Ketchum John Harper Chas. Stine John Glotfelty Ed Kilroy Cooper Elizabeth Trent Otto Workman Stockport

Senior Class Invests in War Savings Stamps

The senior class plans to invest proceeds from their play in War Savings Stamps. When the war ends and the government no longer needs the funds, the money will return to Fairfield schools for current needs. It is an investment for the community, not individuals, and aims to boost Jefferson County’s Thrift campaign apportionment.

Fairfield Jefferson County

Card of Thanks for Grace Stevens and family

The Stevens family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of Grace Stevens, noted as sister and granddaughter. They acknowledge floral offerings and express appreciation from Mrs Grace Stevens, Mildred Stevens, and relatives. Drake Clothing Co. promotes Silk Hose in colors on East Side.

Grace Stevens Mildred Stevens Drake Clothing Co East Side

Why Fairfield Draws Men to Make It Home

A collection of Fairfield residents explain choosing the Iowa town over Davenport and Rock Island citing its morality and opposition to Sunday shows. Each man, including Will Garrett C A Allard and Lloyd Talley, cites reputation, business reasons, and the appeal of a moral community as key factors in relocating.

Fairfield Davenport Rock Island Iowa Will Garrett Illinois C. A. Allard Lloyd Talley

Doctor Bonnell Out of City Next Week Hours Posted

Dr F S Bonnell will be out of the city next week with the office open daily from 1 to 5 PM during that time Glasses for repairs may be left with Dr Ray Kirkpatrick 4806.

F. S. Bonnell Ray Kirkpatrick

Drake Clothing Co Offers Gifts for Graduates

The Drake Clothing Co at 475 presents gifts for graduates including neckwear shirts hats caps and various furnishings. The storefront promotes a wide selection for graduation celebrations.

Drake Clothing Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

F. H. S. Alumni Service Charles Lamson Burnham Lewis Es. RaeTeon Elwood Lindblom Edgar Linder Grant Lindsay Charles McCamphell Fred Neibert Orville Nott Lee O’brien Victor O’brien Hayes Parsons Glenn Peebler Jefferson Pence Frank Pierson Raymond Pollock Earl Power Harold Randall Ralph Tentireland Lucile Lamberson Eldon A. J. Riniker Fern Clarence Spencer Des Moines C. B. Spencer Hague Kimsley Kan Margaret Anastacia Katherine O’connor Mary Home Outfitters J.C. Bradshaw Furniture Co Gaumer Bros Adler- Rochester Glotes Society Drake Clothing L E. Clinkinbeard East Side Square Alma Hanlon William Russell Unkrich’s Unkrich’s Dry Goods Store John T. Davies Undertaker George Q. Loesch L. E Burlington Street
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