Local News Briefs From Cities and Schools
Miss McClain leaves for Red Oak this evening while Mrs. George Workman is ill at Jefferson county hospital. Several locals travel for commencements and summer school including Julia Roth to Chambersburg Penn Hall and Miss Katherine Tyler to Portland and Freemont. Numerous servicemen and relatives visit, with Lane of Kansas City and others departing for Camp Dodge and Camp Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Workman
Jefferson County Hospital
Julia Roth
Chambersburg, Pa
Penn Hall
Katherine Tyler
Portland
Oregon
Freemont
Ned
Owen Wilson
John Yount
Primary election news and early results expected
The Daily Journal pledges early election coverage for next Monday's primary. It notes few nominations are contested, with three way races for sheriff, recorder, and supervisor, and anticipates precincts starting counts at the head of the county ticket for swift Jefferson county results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Daily Journal
Journal
Jefferson County
Ww. S
Hugh Bennett Buys Orpheum Theater
Hugh Bennett, manager of Fairfield theater, has purchased the Orpheum theater from Frank West and F W Jericho. The deal closes today and Bennett takes possession Monday June 3, remaining in charge of both venues to maintain the past high standard of pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Bennett
Fairfield Theater
Orpheum Theater
Frank West
F. W. Jericho
Bennett
Trades Council Meeting This Evening at Stubbs Hall
A Trades Council meeting is planned in the Stubbs building hall this evening at 8:00. Members are urged to attend as important business will be transacted. Also advertise Drake Clothing Company offers W S S men’s and boys summer underwear in all styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Council
Stubbs
Drake Clothing Company
Fairfield
C. D Stubbs
Family Mourns Death of Kenneth O Neill in West Burlington
Kenneth O Neill aged 7 years 6 months 18 days died Wednesday night after a six week illness at home on West Grimes street. Born November 11 1910 at West Burlington he moved from Edina Missouri three years ago. Survived by parents John and Mrs O Neill and siblings John Leo Nelda Bernard Francis Julia and Mary. Funeral held at St Marys Catholic church with Rev E F Gaule and interment planned in Lewistown Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kenneth O'Neill
John O'Neill
West Grimes Street
West Burlington
Edina
Lincoln School
John
Leo
Rahe Army School
East Kansas City
Nelda
Bernard
Francis
Julia
Mary
St. Mary's Catholic Church
E. F. Gaule
Lewistown
Ill
First Baptist Church Hosts Community Bible Class Social
The first annual social of the Community Bible Class will be at First Baptist Church this evening. A 6:30 luncheon in the church basement precedes a 7:45 program in the main auditorium titled Community Class Ideas with talks by J A Huglin and R Ames Montgomery, a duet by Fern Young and G A Scott, and other readings. Drake Clothing Co offers cleaning and blocking for old Panamas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
J. A. Huglin
W. R. Keesey
J. A. Hug
Lin
Fern Young
Documentary on My Four Years in Germany at Orpheum
A high profile film adapts Ambassador Gerard’s book detailing events leading to American entry into World War I. It traces Zabern, the Kaiser's August 4th address, Belgium’s invasion, submarine warfare, and Gallic and British fronts, ending with U.S. troop mobilization and relations with Germany. Shown June 5 and 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Gerard
Germany
America
Gerard
Reichtag
Sarajevo
Kiel
Edward Goschen
Hollweg
England
France
Russia
Kaiser
Belgium
von Bethman Hollweg
Marne
Aisne
Reid
Luailtania
Wilson
HO Holsense
Fryatt
Roger Casement
Parsons Alumni Banquet and Picnic Highlight College Ties
Parsons College alumni and friends held a Tuesday picnic in the Symnasium attended by about eighty, followed by a Wednesday noon banquet with nearly a hundred participants. Toasts featured Dr. Carter, Rev. Case, Mrs. Wirtz, Rev. Keesey, Rev. Campbell, and President Montgomery praising growth and future plans for Parsons College. John Lyons and Miss Cora Ball led patriotic songs during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
William Carter
Throop Avenue
Maryville
Tenn
Parsons
Montgomery
Campbell
John Lyons
la Harpe
Illinois
Cora Ball
Lyons
Ing
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Hantdreland
Miss McClain
Red Oak
Harry E. Turner
New London
City
Wm. A. Camp
Kansas City
Phillip Weber
Helen Reed
Fulton
Madison, Wis
Florence Roth
Chicago University
Catherine“Banfield
Alice Clinkenbeard
Laura Mann
Jessie Wray
Martha Larmore
Cedar Falls
Margaret Phillips
Eldon
Lela
Lucile Lamberson
Frank Pierson
Camp Dodge
Lieut. Pierson
Camp Jackson
South Carolina
Mira Montgomery
le Mars
Iowa
Ben
Jeanette Waterman
Batavia
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Harry King
Gerspner Field
Lake Charles
Mineola
N. Y
8. J. Morris
Mrs. Grace Robinson
Fort Morgan
Colorado
Clifford Thorne
Chicago
C. J. Fulton
South Main Street
Fairfield High School
Katherine Stichter
Washington
J. Fulton
I. F. Heald
Herbert W
Fred E. Allender
San Diego
Calif
George Allender
Davenport
Christian Turner
West
Madison Street
M. Olga Raines
Kenneth O’neill
Chrystal Christ
V. A. Vartanian
Drake Clothing Co
Hf. D. Whitsell
Anderson’s
Oxford Styles
Meyer Shoe Store
Fred C. McElwee
Round Prairie Township
McElwee
Spade
Boost
Sam
Adler Rochester Clothes Society Brand Clothes
the Drake Clothing CO. Fi
Napanee
the Home Outfitters
J.C. Bradshaw Furniture Co
Hoover
American Pearl Button Company
O. D. Stubbs
Square Fairfield
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