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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
7
Pupils of Prof Moorhead perform a year end closing recital in Barhydt Chapel at 7:30 with a large audience expected. The program features works by Schubert Burgmuller Dvorak Chopin and Liszt among others performed by Louise Velman Elizabeth Bock Lena Webb John Ball Agnes Loehr and many more students under guidance of James P. Moorhead.
Edna Goodrich stars in Reputation a Mutual Film five act drama from John Clymer about a small town affair and a woman who earns and struggles with a reputation. The setting moves from church and Sunday service to New York cabarets and dances as Constance Bennett endures indignities and fights back.
Washington May 22 The fuel administration considers banning private yacht use of fuel oil for the war duration. The move aims to conserve oil as the nation mobilizes for ongoing conflict.
New York reports 4 764 120 raised on day one for the Red Cross fund with Chicago starting strong at nearly 750 000 and a seven day target of 100 000 000. United States Steel pledges 2 000 000 to the drive.
Rural commencement exercises will be held in the high school auditorium on Saturday May 25. The day includes a spelling contest at 10 30 a m and the election of officers for the Jefferson County Teachers club at 1 30 p m. Rural commencement at 2 00 p m with music and an address by A C Fuller Jr followed by diploma presentations.
The Fairfield High School honor roll welcomes new entries Kenneth Atkisson 18 Sergeant Albert Blackford 05 Lieut. Harry C. King 13 Harold Voorhies 10 Walter Roy Yeager 14 Mable Erickson 13.
A marginal note shows a May 27 to June 5 visit in Fairfield with delivery points Leggett House and Scheffel's Music Store. Laura Chilcott, Overseer Poor, urges anti-toxin administration to prevent disease and recounts families unable to feed children after spending money to see The Kaiser, seeking aid for the hungry.
All persons holding accounts against the Journal Printing Company or any firm member are asked to submit a statement of account.
Tickets for the Senior Class Play will be distributed at Jericho and Easton's Friday morning. Secure early as Trustee Gymnasium capacity is limited.
Dr F S Bonnell will be away this week. The office opens from four to five p m during that time. Glasses for repairs may be left with Dr Kirkpatrick. 486.
A series of Republican notices from Jefferson County detailing candidates for state and county offices in the June 1918 primaries. Included are bids for State Representative, Sheriff, Clerk of District Court, Auditor, Recorder, County Attorney, Supervisor, and Board of Supervisors with named candidates such as WM. L. LONG U. S. RITCHER C. E. RISTINE SANFORD ZEIGLER JR A. C. TURNER GEO STEPHENSON VER N S. SAMUELSON R. C. LEGGETT M. OLGA RAINES J. B. TRENT and others.
A local notice announces candidates for Democratic renomination in Jefferson county Iowa. Frank P. Mowery seeks re election to the U S House for June 8 1918. R H Spence runs for County Treasurer and George M Ball for Clerk of Court with a June 3 1918 primary. Glen Neibert seeks the sheriff nomination for June primaries.
The M E Summers property on West Hempstead street is offered for sale as a ten room modern house, centrally located near depots, high school and public square. Described as an excellent combined residence and rooming house. Executor C A Summers. 25 22 28 4 11.
Thome and Thotes advertise funds available for a loan on an improved city property. Potential borrowers are invited to contact the lenders for terms and rates promptly.
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