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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1917

Page

7

Local Socials and Travels Mentioned in Crie County

Mrs Vern Speer and daughter Marjory visit Washington for a week with friends. Misses Lela and Gladys McCleary attend Jefferson County Teachers Institute in the city. Numerous residents visit relatives, attend institutes, or travel to Camp Dodge and Birmingham, with others to Davenport and Glasgow for events and business.

Vern Speer little daugh_ter Marjory Washington Lela Gladys McCleary Libertyville Jefferson County Teachers’ Institute Ellen Roach East Pleasant Plain Margaret Flynn Ottumwa R. H. McKenzie F. H Rev. Heller Harry Metz Camp Dodge Eva Syfert Bentonsport Mary Loofbourrow W. W. White Jap Lathrop Glasgow Mr. Hall F. D. Kerrick Birmingham E. J. Unkrich Lockridge Herry Gantz Brookville Wm. Trail of Vee Georgia Trent Batavia Thomas McGrames J. W. Rawson Burlington Louis’ Ballinger Thomas Moss Puth and Louise Alice Stever Archie Trent Quincy Ill Iva Trent

Fairfield Citizens Urged to Support Soldiers Library Fund

A Fairfield appeal urges every family to contribute to a Parsons College and soldiers library drive. Leader R Ames on Montgomery cites Chicago talks with business and military leaders, calling for at least 600 subscriptions and a $500,000 campaign to save the college and aid troops with books. The county aims to raise $1,000 for war libraries, with bookplates for donors. County Superintendent June Chidester seeks rural school participation.

Fairfield Parsons College Jefferson County France County June Chidester Teachers’ Institute

Crown Prince Frederick William Skates in St Moritz

A reminiscence recalls Frederick William Crown Prince of Germany skating at St Moritz before the war with a charming American companion. She notes the stars and asks for their name. He dodges, saying it might be another decoration his father has given to God.

Frederick Wilhelm Germany St. Moritz Papa

Booster meeting energizes students for Saturday football

A booster meeting at Chapel featured Dr Wirtz and Prof Morris praising football at the college and sharing personal interest. Yell leader Gaines trained new students in college yells. Tomorrow the main booster meeting will host the coach and squad members. The Sophomore class heads on the annual Beckwith hike this afternoon.

Saturdy Wirtz Morris Gaines Beck

Hufstedler and Baker Take Orders for Old Settlers Floats

Hufstedler and Baker will take orders for decorations for floats for Old Settlers. Orders accepted through Saturday night. 340 Fase

Hufstedler & Baker

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Criefs McQuiston Julia Parsons Della Young Davenport Irma Kennedy William Kennedy Jefferson County Hospital Sam_ Gilbert Perlee Caroline Gib Bertha Murphy Verle Frazey Barhydt Chapel Parsons College Conservatory of Music Wilbur Keesey Kate Cupp Winchester John Arnold Birmingham Enterprise Help Soldiers Library Fund Chicago Tris R. Ames Montgomery Crown Prince Anderson’s E. Anderson Hili Highland Stationery Gaumer Bros Home and Happiness Iowa the Marriott Troupe Ors EY America Fitform Mao M. H. Cuddy
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