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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
6
The notice requires every man in Jefferson County who turned twenty one since the June 5 1917 registration to register on June 5 1918 at the Court House in Fairfield. No other registration location exists and the federal government will act promptly against those who failed to register.
The Daily Journal reveals new information that counters accusations against Secretary of State William S. Allen from Jefferson County. It states Allen handled state printer accounts as prior officials and that claims about automobile license numbers by James M. Pierce are largely untrue. The Jefferson County Republican slate for Auditor lists William S. Allen, Charles A. Hall, C. C. Pugh, and Walter Ramsay.
A telegram from Major J. F. Clarke states that he is safe and well and far from the fighting line, confirming his status away from combat areas.
Stockport’s Mrs McKee visits her daughter Loretta during commencement week. Oliver Wirtz and wife of Monmouth attend graduation for his mother Mrs W A Wirtz. Reverend Lloyd C Walter of Okmulgee receives honorary Doctor of Divinity and returns home. Burlington visitors Miss Katherine Shelby and Miss Lydia Lyon attend campus events. Clarence Roth of Independence Kansas attends exercises and contributes 1500 dollars to fund a new chair. Ogden teacher Mrs Orpha Hootman Ogden visits for commencement. Mildred Barnett from Iowa spends a few days on campus. Mrs Clella Basha Schular visits daughter Miss MaryJorie Schular and friends during commencement.
A Drake Clothing Co advertisement promotes boys wear including waists shirts wash pants underwear and summer shirts. The message emphasizes affordable pricing and a ready supply for boys.
A large Memorial Day audience gathered in the armory after the procession to Evergreen Cemetery. Speakers including Charles Fulton Jr and Attorney J. P. Starr urged patriotism, unity, and the fight for liberty, against autocracy, as Rev. Polly led an invocation and Mrs. Turner read General Logan’s order.
Society groups announce a Jefferson County Woman's Association meeting at the library tomorrow at 2 30 with civics discussion led by Mrs Louis Thoma and a talk by Rev W R Keesey. A summer term in voice or theory starts June 3 with registration by phone 3484 or at 265 North Fifth Street.
The Thirty fourth annual commencement exercises of Fairfield High School were held last night in the high school auditorium. Superintendent John D. Shoop of Chicago delivered the address Education and Life urging seniors to maximize their efforts. The program featured songs, solos, a violin piece, a psychology of the German, instrumental ser enade, and diplomas presented by President J P Starr.
The new timetable takes effect Sunday with revised arrivals and departures for C. B. & Q. trains including No. 3 6:47 a.m. and No. 4 8:02 p.m. changes also affect No. 11 1:00 a.m. and No. 12 3:27 a.m. Rock Island will discontinue trains Nos. 1 2 3 and 4 while Nos. 11 and 12 alter arrival times. The Drake Clothing Company advertises fancy summer hats for children.
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