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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1917

Page

8

Debating Tryouts Held at Ottumwa High School

Principal O F Nixon of Fairfield Weigh School chaired the Ottumwa High School Debating Tryouts and entertainment evening in the Ottumwa High School auditorium. Nixon, a former instructor, gave a talk and Miss Edna Barr performed Be Rule of Contrary. Attendees from the city included Charles Fulton, Carnon Bradshaw, Averill Hammer, Robert Conley, and several Misses Barr, Shoemaker, Beecham, and Stewart.

O. F. Nixon Fairfield Weigh School Ottumwa High School Nixon Wmerly Ottumwa Wich School Edna Barr Charles Fulton Carnon Bradshaw Averill Hammer Robert Conley

Scouts Schedule at Headquarters Teaches Evening Times

The notice lists weekly meeting hours for Boy Scout groups at headquarters. Rooms open Monday to Wednesday 6 30 to 9 pm Thursday and Friday 4 to 6 pm Saturday all day. Troop 1 Monday 7 8 pm Troop 3 Tuesday 7 8 pm Troop 2 Wednesday 7 30 to 8 36 pm. No meetings after 8 30 pm.

BOY Scout Headquarters

For Sale Notices in People’s Column

Classified snippet lists items for sale including spring chickens and pullets, navy beans, a cook stove, a driving horse and top buggy, two modern houses for sale or rent, a farm for sale, and a Round Oak No 20 heating stove with contact numbers. The page shows multiple short ad entries with street addresses and phone numbers.

M. B. Humphrey West Grimes Street

Lost and Found notices on South Main Street

FOUND on South Main street a man's cap. Owner may have same by identifying and paying for this adv. 553 LOST A pair of field glasses between the dam of the new city pond and town. Finder please notify Charles DeLancey at the High school. Reward. 637 G. A. MNERICH, Agent and Sales man for the John Sexton Co. Call at 204 S. Main street, phone 553.

South Main Street New City Charles DeLancey G. A. Mnerich John Sexton Co Chicago S. Main Street

Christian Church Revival Meetings Draw Growing Crowd

The Christian Church revival services show the largest audience yet with eleven responses to invitations. Mr Earley preaches a message on the change of heart urging right thinking feeling willing and doing and urging repentance and forgiveness. Tonight Mr Saxton will sing In Jesus with a violin obligata and Friday is Mothers Night with reserved seating for mothers.

Earley Saxton Jesus

Magic Window In Verne's Submarine

Captain Nemo in 20 000 Leagues Under the Sea offers a crystal window on the Nautilus that withstands water pressure. The Fairfield Theater will show the tale on Wednesday and Thursday November 14 and 15. Bible Drill practice drew 72 participants for the Saturday rehearsal.

Nemo Jules Verne Capt Nino

Clothing donation request for the poor plea

Notice asks anyone with clothing to give to the poor to notify Rev. L. E. Kuhns. Shoes are badly needed. Call 3763.

L. E. Kuhns

Chicken Pie Supper at Presbyterian Church

A chicken pie supper is offered at the Presbyterian Church Thursday evening from 5 to 8 o clock. Supper price is 35 cents.

Presbyterian Church

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