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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1917
Page
2
The Chicago Herald argues against hidden opponents trying to cloud U S aims in World War I. It says only clear support for democracy and national unity matters and condemns efforts to insinuate doubt about why the United States entered the war.
Rural schools exhibits on display at the office of County Superintendent June Chichester for two more weeks due to rain. The collection includes fancy work, written lessons, and student handmade projects. A list of Standard Schools in Jefferson County with teachers and directors is provided.
The Class of 1917 at Fairfield High presented The Colonel's Maid, a three act play about rival colonels and a love match, directed by Mrs. Alice Booker. Notable performances included Raymond Stewart as Col. Rudd and Otto Ekey as Ching with solid support from Kilpatrick Fleming Snyde and others. Proceeds covered a deficit on the annual, with officers led by Wilbur Keesey and Alice Glass and music by the Imperial Sextette.
The Seventh and Eighth grades from Logan school enjoyed a Cedar Banks picnic under chaperones Prof. A. L. Crecraft and Miss Cora Ball. Mrs. C. J. Fulton hosts a Stever’s log cabin picnic for War League girls. P. E. O. Society meets 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Frank Fourt’s home. Jefferson County Medical Society hosted Leggett House guests, with Wapello County doctors attending and a supper at seven. Mrs. Ralph Tresor hosts O. BE. 8. Club dinner at her home two miles west.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS will be at my former store room on the south side Friday and Saturday and would be pleased to have any who wish to settle their accounts call at this time Mrs. E. Lamberson
Reserved seat tickets for the Co burn Players go on sale Monday at 9 at Jericho and Easton's. Next week is Liberty Week with a big drive for the Liberty Loan in Jefferson County and nationwide to boost the war effort and shorten the conflict.
The Coburn Players present The Yellow Jacket on Parsons College Campus Monday afternoon June 4. The production has toured major European cities since its New York debut four years ago and is billed as the play that charmed the world. Julius Caesar will be offered at the evening show with tickets on sale at Jericho Baston’s drug store starting 9 am Monday. Reservations may be made for campus or the High School venue if rain interrupts.
Fred Johnson who has worked for the Higley estate for three years has bought the Higley drug store on the East side of the square and takes possession. He employs Jay Copeland, a respected local druggist, to manage the store and ensure prompt attention to all departments. Also notes Coburn Players tickets go on sale at 9 oclock Monday morning at Erricho Easton.
A major drive for community support gains momentum this week as organizers rally volunteers and local businesses to back the project. Officials emphasize broad participation and timely completion.
Ottumwa relatives report Harry Frank, former Parsons College student and Ottumwa resident, has been promoted to second lieutenant of Company B in Cedar Rapids. He previously attended Parsons College, worked with Y M C A in Ottumwa, studied at Coe College, and serves as Y M C A boys' secretary in Cedar Rapids where W F Hunting is general secretary. Frank notes Cedar Rapids plans for a new association building may be delayed by high material costs.
Des Moines entries mention Hazel Daggett and Florence Taylor as teachers with directors W. N. Glotfelty and Rollin Sheets. They emphasize neat grounds, orderly rooms with desks maps globes and blackboards, a well kept school house with a flag, and an eight months term.
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