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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1917
Page
8
The Salina school invites all to the dedication of the new building on October 19 with a basket dinner at noon and program at 1 30. It lists teachers returning, states a Jefferson County library book campaign supporting soldiers, and notes parade participants and school improvements.
Revival services will be held each evening at the Libertyville Presbyterian church with special music nightly. Visitors include Lloyd Frye from Chicago and Mr and Mrs Everett Frye of Fairfield who were guests of C. W. Leppo. Local notices mention several travel and visitation updates among residents.
Community event invites locals to a Saturday night gathering at the Methodist district church offering baked beans brown bread and pumpkin pie for a shared meal. Organizers call for bring your own plates and a good appetite. Proceeds support church programs.
Notice states poll or road tax due at City Clerk's office with penalty after October 31 1917. Tax collection hours listed as Wednesday and Saturday evenings from seven to nine during the month. Signed C. J. Gilly.
The meeting to award War emblems was moved from Thursday to Friday at the M E Church. All city Scouts convene tonight for territory instructions for the Liberty Loan drive. The local council last night finalized plans for a Father and Son banquet at the First Presbyterian Church on October 25. Scouts will sell tickets and expect a great time.
Bethesda hosts Kientz family from San Bardino Texas and relatives in Jefferson county while Elmer Hollander H Emery Stockport and Porter Pleasant Plain join D M Green. Victor Root daughter Frances visit Ottumwa. Ed Ogden birthday celebration surprises him at home with Milner Illinois parents present. Frank McGchan J E Prince Cedar township visitors. Jake Werner Brigh ton and Jo Werner hosts. Davis sisters entertained. Scott McCormick debut of new Studebaker. Bert Roberts couple in a new Ford.
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