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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1917
Page
2
A short public notice from the editor at the Fairfield Postoffice Iowa alerts readers to report promptly any irregularity in the carrier service and provides telephone contact. The message emphasizes prompt reporting to maintain postal operations.
Libe rtyville residents note a November 1 5 meeting of the Big Sisters with Mrs. B K Davis to hem sheets for the Red Cross. The item lists many local visitors and Sunday outings across nearby towns and family gatherings, reflecting a lively community scene.
Dr Philo C Hildreth head of Parsons College History Department died in Chicago after months of illness beginning with appendicitis Mrs Persis Ayres Hildreth and son Edward survive Funeral will be Wednesday with interment in Graceland Cemetery He joined Parsons College in 1910 and supported school activities and community relations as a long time Fairfield Presbyterian member
The Dramatic Club selected The Maker of Dreams by Oliphant Down to be staged the same evening as The Far-Away Princess. Try-outs start Thursday evening. George Leggett 14 years old visits before heading to aviation training camp. Prof. Carter and Calvin Scovel depart to Chicago on No. 6 for Prof. Hildreth's funeral with Carter as faculty representative and Scovel as student body representative.
Washington reports Henry Ford will stop building pleasure automobiles until World War II ends. His plant will focus on essentials such as tractors ambulances aircraft engines and shells. C H Wills confirms the discontinuation of ordinary runabout touring cars and small commercial trucks produced by Ford.
Horse sale announced for Thursday November 16 at Holcombbern by A C Wisecarver. Sale details follow in other columns with items listed and prices expected. Customer attendance encouraged with catalog and terms available on site.
G A Merich appointed agent and salesman for John Sexton wholesale grocers of Chicago. Office contact at 2048 Main Street or phone 553.
In district court a jury was drawn for the case John Stone versus George F Stever to seek damages for injuries at a barn collapse in 1916. The grand jury is recalled for Wednesday at 9 am. Several cases were transferred settled or dismissed, including Wilson Reno Watts Kennedy Green Turney and Wilcozen Droz Yost Nelson. George Greber versus Homeeteaders and Yeomen continued.
The referee will privately sell the estate of Robert E Ratcliff. One house with 95 by 132 feet on East Adams Street near the public square. Three building lots on Fifth street one half block north of the Logan School House. Wm L Long Referee.
An elderly man, calling himself C. O. Yonovan, was found wandering near Center Township and brought to the sheriff's office. Though not accusing or harming anyone, his vague statements prompted confinement in the county jail while investigators check his story.
The knitting department reports a new wool consignment and plans weekly shipments as the government calls for thousands of sweaters. Rooms at Gauze Shop open daily 1:30 to 5:00 for lessons and help with army knitting. Finished articles should be turned in promptly to support the next box.
The film 20 000 Leagues Under the Sea arrives at the Fairfield Theater for a two day engagement beginning tomorrow. Shown in eight reels it features extensive underwater scenes and will be screened both afternoon and night for local audiences.
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