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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1917

Page

2

Irregularity Report on Tele- Phone No. 23 Carrier Service

Prompt notice requests reporting any irregularity in the Tele- Phone No. 23 carrier service. The item underscores vigilance by readers and clarifies the channel for reporting issues.

400th Anniversary of the Reformation Observed at Local Churches

Churches mark Reformation Sunday with sermons on Christ the Great Physician and Just Bread and the Bread of Life. Lutheran and English services feature Luther’s Psalm 46, organ and choir selections, and special sermons. Rev Toothacre to leave for Malvern tomorrow. Sunday School and Young People activities listed.

Toothacre Malvern Christ the Great City Luther

Pershing's Men On First Line In French Trenches

Special to Journal reports American troops in the first line trenches on the French front. Artillery fired the first shot at dawn, shelling a German work party, as helmeted infantry moved through rain and mud. The sector remains quiet under French command with both sides exchanging shells. The piece also notes a general church revival and regular services in local congregations.

France Wilson

Bethesda Methodist Episcopal Church Dedication Planned

The Bethesda Methodist Episcopal Church will be dedicated tomorrow with morning and afternoon services. The new building cost over $3,000 to erect and the program includes Sunday School, a sermon, a basket dinner, an address, ten minute talks by several pastors, and an afternoon dedication service with music by Fairfield’s Business Men's Quartet.

Free Methodist Church W. J. Trimble Trimble Morning Sun NEW Chicago Mission College Addition Mission Worowski Heaven Hell Yas Bethesda Methodist Episopal Charles Clark EB. J. Shook Ladies Aid Rev T. G. Pool P. & Apfel J. W. Carson W. B. Ireland Ww. Cochran W. R. Keesey Fairfield

Fairfield, Washington High clash yields 7-0 lead at half

In a high school football tilt on Alumni Field, Fairfield leads Washington 7 to 0 at halftime after scores in the first two quarters. Fairfield's offense sparked the opener and held the edge over the opponents.

Fairfield-Washington Alumni Fairfield

Banks Open Tonight For Liberty Bond Payments

Banks will stay open this evening from seven to eight o clock to accept Liberty Bond payments.

Liberty

Glendale News Roundup: Visits and Harvest Notes

Glendale H Heaton visited Camp Dodge in Des Moines on Thursday. E P Taylor and son Clifford returned from Vicksburg with a delightful trip report. Chris Leu finished sorghum syrup making, yielding nearly a thousand gallons. Levi Copeland and wife visited Mahaska county, their old home, for a week. Several boys husked corn at Swedesburg earning eight cents per bushel. Miss Belle Allender closed the fall term at Union No. 6 Glendale Friday and will resume after a two week city stay.

H. Heaton Des Moines Camp Dodge E. P. Taylor Clifford Vicksburg Chris Leu Levi Copeland Mahaska County Swedesburg Belle Allender Union No. 6 Glendale City

Dr. Myrick Narrowly Escapes Train Wreck

Dr E G Myrick of this city had a near deadly crash at the Grimes street crossing of the Rock Island when his car caromed into a southbound freight. A brilliant light from an ice plant corner blinded him until the engine struck the rear of the automobile. The doctor avoided serious injury through quick action and the car was badly wrecked.

E.G. Myrick Grimes Street Rock Island Ice Plant Dr. Myrick

Mrs Ralph Nichols Visits Burling ton Parents

Mrs Ralph Nichols of Burlington is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs R J Gudgel on South Third Street.

Ralph Nichols Burlington Mrs R. J. Gudgel South Third Street

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