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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1918
Page
2
Weight in Gold For Red Cross Heroism
A wartime reminiscence praises American Red Cross workers. A serviceman recalls entering camp and meeting a cheerful Red Cross volunteer behind a clean counter, moved to tears by her kindness and beauty and vowing they would be worth their weight in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Red
Iever
Fighting Sisters of Fighting Men In U S Nursing Corps
The piece notes about 20 000 of the 80 000 registered trained nurses volunteer as Red Cross nurses for the front cantonments and hospitals. It discusses mobilization goals to 12 000 by June 1 and further needs up to 25 000 by January 1 1910, highlighting nurses as vital to US Army and Navy Nurse Corps and urging American women to support their fighting sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Red Cross
United States Army Nurse Corps
United States Navy Nurse Corps
Army of Mercy
Gorgas
Army Nurse Corps
America
Purse
Fairfield Sunday Movie Ordinance Fails on Tie Vote
Fairfield council learns whether Sunday film show rights will exist as a tie vote defeats a proposed ordinance. The measure would revoke licenses and impose fines for Sunday exhibitions. Mayor Munro notes ordinances need majority approval. Citizens fill the chamber as petitions and speeches unfold amid heated debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
No— Baker
Deardorff Conner
Israel
Simpson
Price
X. Nady
Conner
R. H. Munro
Munro
Supreme Court
Council Chamber
William Louden
Yeoman and Eldon Lodges Share Social and Plans
Last evening Yeoman lodge members visited Eldon lodge for a picnic supper and games. Bah members from Ottumwa Eldon Batavia lodges will join for the Ladies month close May 31 with initiations and the Ladies Degree team from Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeoman Lodge
Eldon Lodge
E. L. Stephenson
Frank Fuqua
Luther Munger
Harry Beatty
Raymond Charles
Hiatttte Minster
Ottumwa Eldon
Batavia
Ottumwa
College News Recaps Weekend Visits and Campus Events
Weekend visits noted for George Shott in Birmingham Harold Day Leland Page and Charles Young in Davenport Mildred Stewart in Washington Donald Strickler Keokuk visit Prof E E Watson buys a Chevrolet and experiments with math ideas Old students Katherine Slack Evans McClure attended Booster Club officers elected Huwett Gaines Noble Hines Martha Gearhart Skinny re elected cheer leader May Queen chosen Katherine Shelby to reign Commencement week Senior chapel featured class acts Prof Johnson awarded prizes Lena Fisher wins shot put
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huwett Gaines
Noble Hines
Martha Gearhart
Skinny
Johnson
eWay
Lena Fisher
Rainbow Division Soldiers to Visit Fairfield Next Thursday
Three Rainbow division veterans from the 168th infantry will speak in Fairfield next Thursday, sharing firsthand impressions from France. Sergeant Hawkins Corporal Skinner and Private Montgomery have drawn large crowds in Iowa, with prior reception in Indianola where a parade preceded their meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Rainbow Division
France
168Th Infantry
Hawkins
Skinner
Montgomery
Iowa
Indianola
Court House
Unusually Fine Red Cross Benefit Program Tonight
The Oratorio society presents The Banner of St. George at Barhydt chapel for Red Cross aid. A two part program features Helen George in a reading and vocal selections by Margaret White Marjorie Haight Wilma Reitveld plus chorus numbers. Miss White will soprano the second part. A large audience is expected to support the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Oratorio Society
Banner of St. George
Barhydt Chapel
Red Cross
Helen George
Margaret White
Marjorie Haight
Wilma Reitveld
Miss White
Parson’s Senior Play Tickets urged for timely purchase
The notice urges rapid ticket purchase for the Parson’s Senior Play with reservations available at Jericho and Easton’s. The Trustee gymnasium has a limited capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jericho & Easton’s
Jefferson County Red Cross drive nears top total
Committees push hard to exceed fundraising goals as rain slows solicitors. Three precincts Round Prairie Brookville and Third Ward Fairfield report reaching over the top with others expected to follow. Citizens urged to subscribe promptly by contacting the committee to reduce work and speed the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Red Cross
Round Prairie
Brookville
Fairfield
Fishermen honored and seniors commemorated at school event
Charles Young won the 2:20 dash from Heaton's and Geo Shott won the fishing contest. Several others were awarded prizes. Dr House the eminent psychologist spoke sincerely. Senior girls provided entertainment. The program closed with a commemorative song for the boys in Red Cross service in France who cannot graduate with the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Young
Heaton
Geo
Shott
House
Red Cross
France
Join Hunt Breaks Arm in Play
A player named Hunt sustained a broken arm during a game yesterday. No further details on team or location are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Join Hunt
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