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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1917

Page

4

Fairfield High Principal Nixon Leads Ottumwa Debating Tryout

Fairfield High School Principal O F Nixon chaired an Ottumwa High School evening of debating tryouts and miscellaneous entertainment in the Ottumwa High School auditorium. Edna Barr delivered a reading The Rule of Contrary which drew an encore. Local attendees included Charles Fulton Carwo Bradshaw Averill Hammer Robert Conley and Miss Edna Barr Mildred Shoe maker Florence Beecham and Hattie Stewart.

O. F. Nixon Fairfield High School Ottumwa High School Nixon Ottumwa Bitch School Edna Barr Charles Fulton Carwo) Bradshaw Averill Hammer Robert Conley Mildred Shoe“maker Florence Beecham Hattie Stewart

For Sale Classified Items Include Hens Beans and Stoves

A batch of sale notices lists spring chickens Plymouth Rock pullets navy beans 1400 pounds and fishing stove items. Additional entries mention driving bars a top buggy two houses with hot water heat and a Round Oak No 20 heating stove all with contact phones.

M. B. Humphrey West Grimes Street Plone

Scout Headquarters Meeting Hours For Troops

The commissioner's notice states the Scout rooms are open Monday to Saturday with varying hours. Troop No 1 meets Monday 7 to 8 p.m, Troop No 3 Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m, Troop No 2 Wednesday 7:30 to 8:36 p.m. No meetings after 8:30 p.m. Parents may call 2292 for messages.

Lost items notice on South Main and field glasses reward

On South Main street, a man's cap is lost and owner may recover by paying for this ad. A separate notice offers a reward for a lost pair of field glasses between the dam of the new city pond and town. Finder please notify Charles DeLancey at the High school.

South Main Street New City Charles DeLancey

G A Merich Agent With John Sexton Co.

G A Merich, agent and salesman for the John Sexton Co wholesale grocers in Chicago, advertises at 2045 Main Street and phone 553 for inquiries and orders.

G. A. Merich John Sexton Co Chicago Main Street

Christian Church Revival Meetings Highlight Weeks Growth

The revival meetings drew the largest weekly audience yet as Mr Bailey preached on The Change of Heart. He urged a right heart through thinking feeling willing and doing and noted eleven invitations. Tonight Saxton will sing In Jesus with violin obbligato and Mothers Night is Friday with seating for mothers.

Bailey Saxton Jesus

Magic Window In Verne's Submarine at Fairfield Theater

Capt. Nemo in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is featured at the Fairfield Theater on Wednesday and Thursday, November 14 and 15. The show highlights the "Magic Window" aboard the Nautilus a crystal panel that reveals ocean depths and views a torpedo attack.

Nemo Jules Verne Euests Capt Nino Fairfield Theater

Community clothing drive seeks donations for the poor

Notice asks residents with clothing to donate to the poor to contact Rev. L. EB. Kuhns. Shoes are urgently needed and can be arranged by calling 3763.

Rev. L. EB. Kuhns

Chicken Pie Supper at Presbyterian Church

Chicken Pie Supper to be served Thursday evening from 5 to 8 at the Presbyterian Church. Supper priced at 35 cents.

Presbyterian Church

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