Young telegraphers from Chillicothe study Morse in Ainsworth
Cliff Ireland and Elbert Reed of Chillicothe business college finish two months of practical telegraphy at Rock Island station in Ainsworth. They admire Gene Autry and Edison, note followers of Morse code, recount Will Rogers’ joke, and praise station master John Vaira. They travel by 41 Plymouth and 50 Ford, enjoy Blair Minnie Wood meals, and praise Sands Store photo finishing.
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Carl Steefel
Cliff Ireland
Elbert Reed
Ainsworth
Ibert
Elbert Reedt
Hurman
Iowa
Fremont Couny
Sidney
Clifford Ireland
Wheeling
Missouri
Chillicothe
Gene Autry
Clif
Gene
Will Rogers
Kansas
Autry
Chicago
Hollywood
Thomas A. Edison
Cliff
Edwin C. Johnson
Colorado
Elbert
Gale
Korea
Vaira
John
Rock Island Railroad
Samuel F. BK
Morse
Ivy Jong
Samuel Finley Dreese Morse
Samuel F. BL Morse
Philadelphia
Harriman
New York
Charles Minot
New York and
Erie
Baltimore and Ohio
Plymouth
Blair
Minnie Wood
Paradise
Adam
Sands Store
Ireland
Reed
Chillicothe Business College
Chittcothe
Telegraphy School Teaches Morse Code And Speed
The article details a six month telegraphy program at Challcothe led by Elbert and Cliff. It covers spelling penmanship importance, Morse code fundamentals, weekly speed goals up to 25 words per minute, and emphasis on receiving accuracy for rail orders.
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Elbert
Legion and Auxiliary Host Joint Potluck Supper
The American Legion and auxiliary held a well attended pot luck supper Thursday at the Legion hall. Mrs Darold Jones Mrs Lee Hunt and Mrs Paul Hazelett led kitchen and cleanup. Mrs Hampton of Washington spoke on Life Behind the Iron Curtain sharing insights from years in Germany and answered questions about conditions there.
Ainsworth Socials Host Weekend Guests from Washington and Davenport
Olives Watson Sue and George from Washington dined with the Hazens and Arnolds. Floyd Simkins of Davenport visited with his wife employed by Oscar Mayer Co. Floyd Tracy Norris plans a Mt Vernon visit. Various locals welcomed guests including Fred Walker Oakdale and Emmett Frame family. The Presbyterian Women's Association meets Thursday with Mrs Roger Colthurst.
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Olive Watson
Sue
George
Washington
al Haz
Floyd
Rodney Arnold
Duane Hazen
Floyd Simkins
Davenport
Simkins
Oscar Mayer Co
Floyd Tracy Norris
Mt Vernon
Lee Norris
Fred Walker
Oakdale
Clarence Walker
Orr
Downes
Hammen
Iowa City
Emmett Frame
Women's Association
The
Pnifed Presbyterian Church
Roger Colthurst
Communion Thursday At Methodist Church
Candlelight communion will be observed at the Methodist church Thursday evening April 10 from 7 30 to 9 00 oclock. The choir directed by Mrs Irene Trotter will sing. Eight boys from this years confirmation class will be received at the first table: James McCreedy Tom Rabenold Don Gipple Bill Sistrunk Ed Stout Frank Thompson Kermit Klopfenstein Clive Klopfenstein. Communion stewards are Mrs Mary Townsend and Mrs Florence F Stephens. Roberta Ann Wyman is the newborn granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Jess Tomlinson born to Mr and Mrs Robert Wyman of Canoga Park Calif.
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Mary Townsend
Florence F. Stephens
Brechler To Speak At Athletic Banquet In Ainsworth
Paul Brechler director of athletics State University of Iowa is featured speaker at the annual athletic banquet in the Methodist church Wednesday April 16 at 7 p.m. Boys and girls teams from Ainsworth and Cotter schools attend. Nearly 150 guests.Expected reservations with Ray Whitehead or Larry Trotter by April 12. A post talk screening of a basketball film follows.
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Ainsworth
Paul Brechler
State University of Iowa
Methodist Church
Chamber of Commerce
Spon
Sor
Cotter
Ray Whitehead
Larry Trotter
Breehler
Music by Judy Quinn in Mozart Clarinet Concerto
Judy Quinn will perform Mozart's Clarinet Concerto with Maurine Stephens as accompanist in a state contest setting.
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Judy Quinn
Judy
Clarinet
Mozart
Maurine Stephens
Easter Sunrise Service Plans At United Presbyterian Church
An Easter Sunrise service will be held Sunday morning at the United Presbyterian church. Rev. Pastor of the Bicher church will assist, with special music and a breakfast served afterward. A free will offering is requested for attendees invited to the event and community growth. Mrs J D Rabenold spent several days last week in Washington hospital.
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J.D. Rabenold
Washington Hospital
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John Vaira
Ditford Ireland
Jock Island
Ae Service
Chevrolet Sales & Service
Armed Services
Business College
Cliffe
Che
Sks
Max M. White
Jess Tomlinson
Roberta Ann Wyman
Robert Wyman
Conoga Park
Calif
Lems
State Bank
Brechler
Hazelett Bros
Will Simpkins
C V. Crull
TS UU
Thru Commission Houses
Packing House
Ainsworth Meat & Locker
Eeclipse Lawn
Power & Hand
Karl May
A. D. Brown, Ewe
FREE
Johnny
Tim
Chic
AKONA
Heck Gesling
Mgr
Etary Erieen
Lea TS
KENT
Kent Dex
Illinois
Kent Feed
Kent Golden
Kent Golden Starter
Beenblossom Feed & Grain Inswo
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