Local Briefs Highlight Visitors and Events in Albia
The Albia area reports visits by Hilda Whitney and Margaret OConnor, Frank Hoover and Eleene Ward marriage license, and various locals like Gus Schillerstrom and Lena Thompson traveling through. A Glasgow Red Cross fundraiser netted about 270, while others head to Keosauqua, Burlington, and Ottumwa for duties, visits, or teaching posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Beck
Los Angeles
Cal
Frank Hoover
Brighton
Eleene Ward
Richland
Frank Brugzemeyer
Mt. Pleasant
Helen Hammon
Ottumwa
H. D. Harrel
C. Harrel
Keosauqua
Gus C. Schillerstrom
Lena Thompson
Burlington
Oscar Mangold
Birmingham
Peter Bucher
Frank Brown
Letts
Iowa
W. R. Mattox
F. D. Kerrick
Oskaloosa
Claude Teeter
Lockridge
Jesse Graber
Signal Corps
Army
Mary Snook
Fairfield
Hiram Heaton
Glendale
Glasgow
Red Cross
E. H. Raines
Max Raines
Ft. Madison
Roscoe Finger
Percy Baston
Camp Dodge
Alex Baston Jamies Crail
Ray Eckermaz
Swedish immigrant H L Anderson dies near Salina
H L Anderson died Sunday at his son Albert P Andersons home near Salina after a brief paralysis. Born in Sweden February 6 1831, he moved to a Salina area farm 61 years ago and lived there until his death. Survived by one son Albert. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at the Swedish Lutheran church near Four Corners. Burial in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Anderson
Albert P. Anderson
Salina
Mr. Anderson
Sweden
Albert
Sandean
Four Corners
Red Cross Sale by Center Township Schools Nets Over $400
Center Township School Districts No. 1 and 7 held a Red Cross sale on the East side of the square. Items donated included butter, poultry, cakes, corn, and seed. A pony sold for 32 dollars and a sheep for 30. an old Billy goat drew 80 dollars. Col I T Wise and Col C A Smalley received thanks from Red Cross organizers for organizing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Township
I. T. Wise
Carver
C A. Smalley
Richland
Red Cross
Can Sugar To Canning Up To Fifty Pounds Authorized
W T McElroy head of the Iowa Food Administration sugar division announces a Washington wire authorizing consumers to buy up to 50 pounds of sugar for canning by certificate. We should allow 50 pounds per household and set aside for fruit canning with no second sale until the first allotment is used.
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W. T. McElroy
Iowa Food Administration
Washington
Flowers for Decoration Day for Fairfield soldiers
Citizens in Fairfield and Jefferson County are urged to save surplus flowers to decorate veterans graves. Distribution details will be announced later for those who can donate flowers.
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Fairfield
Jefferson County
Senior Class Play Delights Fairfield Audiences
The Fairfield High senior class presented Grandma Gibbs of the Red Cross to packed auditoriums Friday and Saturday to raise funds for War Savings stamps. Eloise Smith led a strong cast with Mrs. Alice Booker and Miss Ila Collins directing specialties, featuring a large roster of characters and a strong ensemble performance.
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Fairfield High School
Grandma Gibbs
Red Cross
Eloise Smith
Alice Booker
Ila Collins
Kittie Clover
Beare Cosas
Aks Wathleen
Samantha Snapp
Esther Coffman
Wellington
May Larson
Loretta McBride
Yaida Wisecarver
Janine
Wellingtons
Willard Vernon
Edna Alston
Riviera
Marie Allison Lizzie McBride
Sona Mead” Feeestyle
Elizabeth Fry Hara Gibbs
Feeeseem S
Richard Crafil
Mike Hanningan
Bea Saas
Lillian Hanson
Miss Denny
Evelyn Biddle
Pat Oftaminedn
John Bartlett
Honore Donohue
Pat
Edna Barr Ole Johnson
Robert Laughridge
Corporal Shannon
Cil
William Cuddy
Jefferson County Red Cross Goes Over the Top
Jefferson County exceeded its Red Cross drive target last week with a quota of 12000 dollars. Early reports indicate figures may reach one quarter to one third over the goal, aiding a broader campaign across the region. Chicago finished the week 2500000 behind its quota, prompting continued efforts into the following Saturday night.
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Jefferson County Red Cross
Jefferson County
Red Cross
Washihuten
Neuvea
Prety Witten
Amy Noy
ONC
Chicago
Fairfield Teachers Honor Miss Ride Able Before Marriage
Fraternal Aid hall hosts a meeting at ten fifteen steps for AU members as Fairfield teachers and others attend. Miss Anne Ride Able, sewing instructor at Fairfield High, receives gifts and well wishes ahead of her upcoming marriage to Supt. B J Sul of Rockwell Iowa.
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RN. Ef A
Tomnys Row
Tiernonty
Fairfield
Misa Ride Able
Charles Wray
North B
B. J. Sul
Rockwell
Iowa
Mise Anne
Fairfield High School
Piera Suppressed During War At Parson's College
The Portfolio notes wartime sacrifices at Parson's College including suspension of the Piera senior yearbook and the junior banquet. It suggests a wartime Piera may be published later to honor graduates while honoring those affected by the conflict.
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Parson's College
County Demonstrator Pledge Drive Earns Early Support
The Journal reports a county demonstration program urging women to pledge memberships to fund a home demonstration agent. Local clubs in Jefferson County Iowa lead with the My America Club Locust Grove pledging one, Cedar township pledging four, Walnut township four marks, and Fairfield church groups pledging memberships. The drive aims for eighty memberships with minimal personal cost.
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Iowa
Jefferson County
My America” Club
Locust Grove Township
Cedar Township
Prophecy and the War program at Bantist Church
Tomorrow Tuesday evening listeners will hear Prophecy and the War with Mr Gus Scott as the soloist at Bantist Church. The brief program promises musical and prophetic readings for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Scott
Bantist Church
Piano Tuning Visit to Fairfield In Late May
Piano tuning will be in Fairfield from May 27 to June 5. Leave orders at Leggett House or Scheffel's Music Store. 496 EF. J. Eisenhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twill
Fairfeld
Leggett House
Scheffel's
EF. J. Eisenhart
Money to Loan on Improved City property by Thoms and Thoma
Thoms and Thoma seek a loan on improved city property. Details specify loan amount and terms to be arranged with local lenders. Prospective lenders invited to contact the parties for terms and repayment schedule.
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Thoms & Thoma
Aus
May Festival Weather Notice
If the weather is unfavorable this evening the May Festival will be given at nine o'clock Wednesday morning.
Summer Piano Term Begins June 5 Registration Open
Notice announces a four term piano course starting June 5 taught by Wilbur E. Keesey. Students may register any time at 206 West Briggs or by calling 2436, 515.
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Wilbur E. Keesey
West Briggs
Summer Term of Movie Begins June 10
Tl will begin my summer term of movie June 10. Those desiring to study phone 1403. Mrs. Charlotte White-Pierson, 524.
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Charlotte White-Pierson
For Rent 23 Furnished Rooms on South Third Street
For rent twenty three furnished rooms with light housekeeping. Partly modern. Enquire at 506 South Third Street.
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South Third Street
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Hilda Whitney
Margaret O’connor
Albia
William Henry
California
Frank "Pedrick
Great Lake
Mre
X. C. Nady
Mitta
Navier Wray
Jeferson County Hospital
Brotherhood Bible Clan
E. R. Crabb
Nevada
L. D. James
Charlotte
Centerville
Ensign Armon Wilson
Wapello
A. W. Brown
South Court Street
Ensign Wilson
U. S
Minneapolis
Annapolis
Piera
Cure County Demonstrator
Castle
Larson & Jones
Square
Long’s Cigar Store
Storts & Tagianer’s
Gaumer Bros
Devereux Players
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