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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1918
Page
4
A Camp Dodge quartermaster ball team manager, M. J. Hirst, asks for dates to play near Fairfield. He claims the Camp Dodge squad is among the cantonment’s best and can challenge local semi pro teams. Contact via Camp Dodge phone numbers 222 or 20%.
Fairfield Aerie of Eagles holds an initiation tonight ending a special dispensation for gising days. A large number have received the secret work of the order, and members are urged to attend with candidates ready by 8 30.
Former Iowa National Guard officers stationed at Camp Cody will not accompany their men to France. They will be retained at Cody to train a new division, with protests planned to Senator Kenyon and the War Department. Governor Harding may act as border town officials seek action amid expected spread to Minnesota and Nebraska.
Douglas Fairbanks stars in Headin' South at the Orpheum theater tomorrow in a new Art Craft picture. The tale follows a mysterious character who tracks a gang from Canada to Mexico and delivers them to authorities with strong suspense and a focus on characterization.
The annual alumni reception is set for Friday May 1 in the Wish School building. A patriotic program includes a free service presentation by J P Alun and an address by Capt Donald McKl derry of Kelly Field. Members urged to attend and be prepared to pay dues at the door. By Committee 528.
Notice states teacher Miss Iva Scheffel will offer four summer piano lessons over eleven weeks starting Monday June 3. Pupils may register at any time for $21.
Miss Margaret White will teach voice for ten weeks starting June 10. Interested students may call 1403 627 for enrollment and details.
Parsons College marks commencement week with events at Pear Hydt Chapel and campus. Rev Dr Floyd Poe delivers sermon at First Presbyterian while Rev Dr William Carter to give commencement address. Alumni banquet and May Festival planned with Devereux Players. Graduates listed include Dorothy Blake and Ada Griener among 18 degree recipients.
The Boys and Girls Pig clubs in Jefferson County are formed under County Agent H. C. Ferguson. The county is divided into four districts with three prizes in the feeding contest a scholar ship to the Ames short course and Waa Savings Stamps as second and third prizes. Winners travel to interstate fairs for competition.
Handwritten classified notes list two hole burner stove and oven dining table kitchen cupboard heating stove rocking chairs and more for sale at 902 South Depot Bt Charlee Watrd plus second hand cars including two Fords at F. W. McClain 513 and various home furnishings at 706 West Stone Street cheap terms and available immediately.
Lost Saturday evening leather memorandum book west of town. Finder returns to Journal for reward. Contact 8508 with identification to claim. Also ad notes price information for 705 North Mair Street Fairfield Iowa and Zella Johnson 21n W High St Oskaloosa.
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