21 Dec 1922
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
1
A Christmas program and church service schedule are listed for Abingdon with hymns prayers and a dinner the day after Christmas. Local visits accompany notes on residents shopping visiting relatives and small gatherings at homes churches and clubs through December weekends and weekdays.
Local brief compiling social visits church events school games and illnesses across Fairfield and nearby towns. Residents like Opal Couger Lester Myers and families such as the Minchers Steigleders and Smitharts are mentioned with gatherings in Ottumwa Richland and Mystic.
Pleasant Plain residents welcomed visitors from Fairfield Ottumwa and Woolson. Betty Lam traveled to Ottumwa for a grandson’s illness, Pearl Wikoff returned from California and Idaho, and Crystal Johnson stayed for the holidays. School program by Miss Kessell at Hawkeye drew praise and a candy social. Friends of Mrs. Ralph Eck reported serious hospital condition updates.
An eighty year old resident of Ovando Montana reports relief from constipation using Foley Cathartic Tablets. The ad claims the product works without griping and tones up the system and states it is sold everywhere.
Locust Grove notes list residents and visitors including Mrs C Robinson of Batavia and various locals traveling to Ottumwa on Thursday. Several residents such as Mrs Harry Bradfield and Ross Gorman are mentioned in trading and visiting Ottumwa, with Bruce Fresconi buying a new Ford coupe.
The ladies aid bazaar and supper last Saturday drew strong patronage and reportedly set a new high in financial returns. A well attended official board meeting Tuesday planned a Christmas Eve program for the church on Saturday December 23.
Junior play projects proceed for late January shows while students craft Christmas gifts in manual training and domestic science. Birmingham teams beat Batavia’s boys 22 20 and girls 11 2. one boys game went to extra time. Ptomaine poisoning and a stove burn affected students. due to widespread whooping cough no Christmas program this year. Health officials urge two week quarantine and vaccination. band concert postponed likely in February.
Libertyville notes recount visits and travels among local families including Swansons Frazier and Stansberry. A infant death for Leonard Stansberry is reported with burial at Fell cemetery and services by Rev Pritchard. Also listed are church events, a birth in Centralia and upcoming Christmas programs.
A two game basketball schedule was announced with Hillsboro playing here on Thursday evening December 21. Batavia defeated Libertyville 14 to 11 at Libertyville on December 13.
An old Cleveland Ohio ad from 32nd and Croton promotes buy now pay later on electric curling irons toasters and other electrical home goods with an easy payment plan. Auto accessories are included and all merchandise is guaranteed.
Linby residents Mrs Jos Nelson Hattie Ruggles and Clarence Townsend visited Floris Saturday. Mr and Mrs Harry Clingman and Mr and Mrs Ivan Graham visited John Clingman. Grandma Edwards went to Richland for dental work. Mrs J E Foster of Milaca Minn visited daughter Mrs Leland Smith and family. Merrill Roberts of Cantril home relief operator to fill Warren Fair vacancy. Ladies quilt at Irene Bradfield home. Mr and Mrs M N Smith attended Christian church party. Wayne Russell, youngest son of Mr and Mrs George Russell, died Sunday after scarlet fever. buried Packwood cemetery Monday. Charles Edwards celebrated 32nd anniversary with relatives. Earl Alexander improving at home. Edwards and Leonia visited Robert Edwards to see son slowly improving. Baptist church ladies quilted at Cyrus Ruggles home. Sunday school preparing Christmas program. Miss Della McVey helping care for Mrs Dee McCreery reports her improving. Marjorie Steele not getting along.
Carl Cline was in town recently for business. Glenn Walden from Washington visited with friends Mr. and Mrs. Gene Buckman on Sunday. Mrs. Cynthia Cline came to Ottumwa Monday. Walter Baker from Abingdon will try to fill the place. John Smith moved cattle to Chicago Monday. Mrs. Bradfield visited old neighbor Mrs. Barnes Sunday. Miss Opal McCleary visited friend Miss Helen Davis recently. Mrs. George Russell is here with her daughter for the week. Christmas programs are planned by the Presbyterian on Monday December 25 and Swedish Lutheran on Wednesday December 27. Henry Anderson sawed wood for Andy Havoner Monday.
Beatrice E Baker hosted by Mrs Leland Linn and sons in Lockridge with others visiting over Sunday. Local sick list includes Mrs Bright. Dave Beck and family visited Fairfield. Bailey family and Crafton family visited in Beckwith and Fairfield. Children of C F Baker ill with severe colds. Community corn shucking effort at Flanders yielded 500 bushels. Christmas program set at the schoolhouse Friday afternoon. Arthur Crafton family made business calls in Fairfield.
Public health note warns indoor gatherings spread illness. Early symptoms include sneezing coughing and throat and chest troubles. Recommended remedy Foley's Honey and Tar claims relief with no opiates and printed ingredients on wrapper. Sold everywhere by advertisers.
Property listing offers 80 acres near Lockridge with a new five room bungalow basement 800 chicken house stone basement barn and large well maintained facilities. 25 acres corn 30 acres meadow 25 acres pasture priced at 125 dollars with easy terms and 2000 dollars down payment.
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