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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1917

Page

6

Reformation Day Services Across Churches in Fairfield

Fairfield churches mark the 400th anniversary of Luther with special morning sermons on Christ the Great Physician and the Reformation Psalm. The evening programs feature choral works, solos, and a big song service led by local ministers and visiting workers, inviting all to attend and study the Word of God.

Wilbur R. Keesey Martin Luther Keesey Luther C. W. Mountain Toothacre Malvern Christ the Great Physician City Missions Presbyterian Church General Assembly Wilson Congress College Addition New Chicago Wrotowski Heaven Hell College Mission Fahirfield Bert Barrow Mulkins

Pershing's Men In First Line On French Front

American troops occupy the first trench line on the French front with shelling from both sides. The first official statement from American headquarters notes a nucleus of battalions training with veteran French units and in contact with enemy fire. The sector remains quiet though operations continue as troops adapt to trench conditions.

France Wilson

Bethesda Methodist Episcopal Church Dedicated Tomorrow

The new Bethesda Methodist Episcopal church will be dedicated tomorrow with morning and afternoon services. The building cost over 3000 dollars and the program includes Sunday School at 9:38 a.m., a sermon at 10:30 a.m., a basket dinner at noon, an address at 2 p.m., and ten minute talks by multiple pastors. Music by Fairfield Business Men's Quartet is planned for the afternoon.

Free Methodist Church W. J. Trimble Kes Trimble Morning Sun Bethesda Rev. T. S

Fairfield Washington Highs Lead 7-0 At Halftime

Fairfield leads Washington 7 to 0 at halftime of the Alumni Field game. The score shows Fairfield in the lead during the afternoon match.

Fairfield-Washington Alumni Fairfield

Dr Myrick Narrowly Escapes Train Wreck

Dr E G Myrick of the city escaped death at the Grimes street crossing when a southbound Rock Island freight plowed into his car after he mistook a street light for the oncoming engine. He maneuvered the vehicle onto the track in time and suffered only a badly wrecked car.

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

Mrs Ralph Nichols Visits Burling ton Relatives

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

Banks Open Tonight For Liberty Bond Payments

City banks stay open this evening from seven to eight o'clock to accept Liberty Bond payments.

Liberty

Glendale people note visits and harvest work

Glendale H Heaton visited Camp Dodge in Des Moines Thursday. E P Taylor and son Clifford returned from Vicksburg with a delightful excursion. Chris Leu finished sorghum syrup making. nearly a thousand gallons produced. Levi Copeland and wife visited Mahaska county, their old home. Boys husked corn at Swedesburg earning eight cents a bushel. Belle Allender closed the fall term at Union No. 6 Glendale and will start the winter term after a two week city vacation.

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

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