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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1918
Page
2
Local notice lists mail subscription terms with monthly rate and advance payment required. Classified line notes post office entry in Fairfield Iowa as official matter.
The notice requires every man who turned twenty one since June 5 1917 to register on June 5 1918 at the Fairfield Court House. No other location for registration. The federal government will act promptly against those who fail to register.
Corp Floyd A Stevens of Company D 162d Infantry writes home from France describing good health and army life. He notes springtime brings cheer and busy work, mentions learning basic French, praising local people, their religiosity and cooking, and says ham eggs potatoes and bread are affordable. He promises more updates next week and asks loved ones to stay cheerfully hopeful.
Libertyville residents A H Miller and Alva Schwartz are spending a week in Chicago and St. Louis. Floyd Harshman has returned home after graduating from Albia High School. Frank Fell left Friday for ten days in Denver and other Colorado spots. Miss Elvie Burns of Eldon visited Mrs Pred Martin. J W Howard spent last week in Davenport. Roy Miller attended a Jersey cattle sale in Kansas City. E W Stodghill and son returned from Mt Pleasant where her sister Helmia graduated. Dan Leppo of Cedar Rapids visited his son Jake Hafferty, who has been in Waterloo. Rev BE W Stodghill spent the week at Montrose. Mr and Mrs Carl Riggs and sons and Mr and Mrs Fay Riggs spent Sunday at Richland. Mrs Wm Riggs accompanied them home. Mrs Margaret Eider will hosters at Laf-a-lot Club Friday afternoon May Star. Mr and Mrs Kell Sheets and Mr and Mrs Loren Foster spent last week at Table Grove. Floyd Evestone spent Sunday at the home of Mrs Velma Jariow. Miss Margaret Hitler is visiting her Peter Birdie in Kansas City. Mrs Bertha Hill spent last week at Birmingham.
Notice states the summer term begins June 10 for those who wish to study. Contact Mrs. Charlotta White-Pierson at 1402 to enroll.
Community clubs and campus societies host meetings and festivities around Parsons College. The Women’s Home Missionary Society meets May 31 at 2 30 pm at Mrs T B Short’s home. Miss Whitney’s birthday surprise from friends. Health Club gathering. Elzevirs breakfast on Leggett porch with out of town guests. May Festival on campus with Queen Katherine Shelby and various performances. Parsons College Ladies Auxiliary picnic and speech by Mrs Grove on self culture. bouquet presented to Mrs Wirtz. Gowlock supper and campus events conclude the evening.
This afternoon at 3 30 the Devereux Players present Arms and the Man by Bernard Shaw and at 8 30 The Romancers by Edmund Rostand. Due to uncertain weather the performances move to the High School auditorium. Alumni meeting at 5 this afternoon followed by an alumni picnic on the campus.
The city's stores will be closed on Decoration Day from 12 noon to 4 pm, effective for the day. This notice informs residents of the altered shopping hours and local commercial districts observed for the holiday.
Money to loan on improved city property. Thoma and Thoma advertise available financing for real estate improvements. Details and terms not specified in the fragment.
The Brotherhood Class anniversary at the Methodist church is postponed. The mid week service will be held Wednesday evening at . It urges all members to attend and cooperate with the president in prayer for the war's success.
Preparations are being made in Jefferson county for registering all men who have turned 21 between June 5 1917 and June 5 next. Registration occurs in the Jefferson county courthouse courtroom from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the 5th of June, one week from tomorrow.
The A M E church hosts a evening concert to defray expenses for a conference delegate. Soloists include L P Quinn Undine Dabner Mrs Moss and the Henderson boys. Mrs Brown reads a patriotic poem and a midget wedding is featured. A small door fee applies with sandwiches ice cream and pop served in the basement afterward.
A Cuban delegation posted that Mexico has not severed relations with Cuba despite recalling its charge in Havana. The Cuban state department said diplomatic ties remain intact and hopes for a satisfactory resolution of difficulties.
Amsterdam dispatch says an Allied air raid hit Liege destroying the London railway station and killing 26 people. The report notes enemy action and casualties from the May 27 attack.
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