Save Parsons College Rally in Fairfield Call for 600 Subscribers
Fairfield citizens urged to join a $500 000 Parsons College fundraiser after a Chicago conference. The appeal notes only 173 subscriptions and stresses shared sacrifice by all prosperous residents to preserve the college and community schools. Readers are invited to call (213) to indicate willingness to participate.
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Chicago
Parsons College
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Help Soldiers Library Fund Campaign Urges Donations
Jefferson County drives for a war library to aid American soldiers in France and camps seeks to raise 1000 dollars countywide. Families are asked to contribute at least one dollar and receive a book plate in the purchased volumes. County Superintendent June Chidester mobilizes rural schools via Teachers Institute participants.
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Jefferson County
France
County
Fairfield
June Chidester
Teachers’ Institute
Local residents travel and visit in weekend notes
Mrs Vern Speer and daughter Marjory visit Washington for a week. Several locals attend the Jefferson County Teachers Institute and a missionary convention in Davenport. Others travel to Camp Dodge Glasgow or Iowa City for furloughs, medical care, and family visits.
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Vern Speer
Marjory
Washington
Lela
Gladys McCleary
Libertyville
Jefferson County Teachers’ Institute
Ellen Roach
East Pleasant Plain
Margaret Flynn
Ottumwa
R. H. McKenzie
F. H. McQuiston
Julia Parsons
Della Young
Davenport
Rev. Heller
Harry Metz
Camp Dodge
Eva Syfert
Bentonsport
Mary Loofbourrow
W. White
Jap Lathrop
Glasgow
Mr. Hall
Kerrick
Birmingham
E. J. Unkrich
Lockridge
Verne C. Graber
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Geo. M. Ball
Stockport
Iowa City
Herry Gantz
Brookville
Wm. Trail of Vee
Georgia Trent
Batavia
Thomas McGrames
J. W. Rawson
Burlington
Louis Ballinger
Thomas Moss
Path and
Louise
Bertha Murphy
Verle Frazey
Teachers’ Institute
Barhydt Chapel
Parsons College Conservatory of Music
Wilbur Keesey
Payment reminder for subscription expiration
The notice asks about subscription expiration for the Jornal and urges payment in advance if the last paid date is October 1. It advises readers to visit in person or call to confirm, stressing urgency to avoid lapse.
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Jornal
A Thought by the Crown Prince at St. Moritz
Frederick Wilhelm Crown Prince of Germany skated at St. Moritz years before the war with an American companion who praised the stars. She asked the name of a bright star and he replied that it might be another decoration given to God by his father.
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Frederick Wilhelm
Germany
St. Moritz
Papa
Booster meeting fuels pep for next Saturday football game
College notes describe a morning booster meeting after chapel with Dr Wirtz and Prof Morris praising football and stressing individual interest. Yell leader Gaines instructed new students in college yells. Tomorrow’s booster session will feature the coach and squad members. The Sophomore class plans their annual hike to Beckwith this afternoon.
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Wirtz
Morris
Gaines
Hufstedler and Baker Take Orders for Old Settlers Floats
Hufstedler and Baker will take orders for decorations for floats for Old Settlers. Orders accepted up to Saturday night. 340 Real.
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Hufstedler & Baker
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Help Soldiers Library Fund
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Irma Kennedy
William Kennedy
Jefferson County Hospital
Sam Gilbert
Perlee
Caroline Gibson
Alice Stever
Archie Trent
Quincy
Ill
Iva Trent
Kate Cupp
Winchester
John Arnold
Birmingham Enterprise
Browning
Crown Prince
College
Beckwith
Highland Stationery
Gaumer Bros
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the Marriott Troupe
Anderson’s
E. Anderson
Hill & Martin
M. H. Cuddy
America
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