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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1918
Page
8
The Journal reports a letter from Mr. Hirst manager of the Quartermaster Ball team of Camp Dodge seeking dates for ball games near Fairfield. He says Camp Dodge fields one of the cantonment’s best teams and offers an interesting match against semi professional squads. Contact via Camp Dodge at 222 or 200.
Wairfield Aerie of Eagles conducts class initiations this evening with a dispensation for a period of days during which many have joined the order. Members urged to attend and candidates urged to arrive promptly at 8 30.
Former Iowa National Guard officers stationed at Camp Cody will not accompany troops to France as the division moves. They will be retained at Cody to train a new division, with protests planned to Senator Kenyon and the War Department. Governor Harding will be asked to act, and Minnesota and Nebraska officials may follow suit. Town leaders along the border express disappointment at losing veteran commands.
Douglas Fairbanks stars in Headin' South a new Art craft picture at the Orpheum. The tale follows a mysterious character tracking Mexican and Canadian bandits from Canada to Mexico and delivering the outlaw to authorities with suspense to the last scene.
Notice for the annual High School alumni reception in the Mizh School building on Friday May 81 includes a patriotic program Service Flag presentation by JP Starr and an address by Capt Donald McEl derry of Kelly Field. Members urged to attend and pay dues at the door. By Committee 523
Notice states a summer piano term of eleven weeks starts Monday June 3rd. Pupils may register at any time with Miss Iva Scheffel at 521.
Miss Margaret White will teach voice for a ten week term starting June 10. Those interested may call 1403 for enrollment information.
Commencement week at Parsons College features events from the Sing Out on the library steps to baccalaureate and commencement services. Speakers include Rev Dr Floyd Poe and Rev Dr William Carter, with oratory contests, Meg Festival, alumni picnic, alumni banquet, and diplomas in music. Graduates listed include Dorothy Blake and Ada Griener among others from Fairfield Ottumwa and nearby towns.
The Boys and Girls Pig clubs in Jefferson County, directed by H. C. Ferguson, divide the county into four districts for a feeding contest with prizes including a scholarship to the Ames short course and War Savings Stamps. A county exhibit and state fair exhibit with a boys camp are planned, with rules starting after February 15 and pigs weighed by nonrelatives. A five‑boy stock judging team will compete at the State Fair.
A cluttered page lists multiple sale notices including a two hole burner oil stove and oven dining set at 902 South Depot St from Charles Baird 526. several second hand cars from F W McClain 513. a dresser sanitary cot beds and tables at 706 West Stone Street. another dresser and cot with mattress at 510. miscellaneous household items and misc. notes.
Classified notes list several lost and found items including a red short horn animal tag and a leather memorandum book. A gala service pin is also reported lost with finder to return to the Journal office for a reward. Names and addresses appear for contact in Oskaloosa and Fairfield areas.
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