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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1950

Page

5

Ainsworth Senior Play Promises Mystery Farce

The senior class of Ainsworth High School will stage a three act mystery farce Tuesday at 8 p.m. directed by Jess L. Tomlinson. Cast includes Dick McFarland and Peggy Koehler among others. props such as an old settee and radio cabinet are sought.

Ainsworth High School Jess L. Tomlinson Kaoro Dick McFarland Bertie Farnsworth Bob White Theodora Colpoy Ross Marie Presser Cecily Grant Vanita Owens Peter Philbrick Kenny Powers Audra Lamont Dolores Stewart Bonnie Stell Gardner Lila Betty Wood Mildred Alice Howell Nancy Blaisdell Jeanette Wood Tom Blaisdell Jacck McFarland Tess Philbrick Peggy Koehler Danny the Mole Dale Buck Zando Charles Thompson Washington

Sorosis Club Reports Convention and Plans

The Sorosis club met Friday afternoon with twelve members and one guest. Members reported on the county convention in Washington last week. The program committee for next year was named and topics assigned for roll call. A gift to Mrs. John Clegg in Chicago was arranged with card messages to follow. The next meeting is May 12 with Mrs. Robert Miksch.

Ainsworth The _ Sorosis club Larry Trotter G. C. Trotter Washington W. A. Trotter Trotter John Clegg Chicago Robert Miksch

Past Matrons And Husbands At Cooperative Dinner

The Past Matrons of the Ainsworth OES chapter and their husbands met at Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Blankenhorn's home. Twenty attended the cooperative dinner at 6:30. Women held a business meeting while men played cards. Mrs. Frank Moore and Mrs. Homer Hunt were appointed to plan the next gathering. All Past Matrons are to be sent to an institution for pastime work.

Ainsworth Ainsworth O.E.S. Chapter Floyd Blankenhorn Frank Moore Homer Hunt

Ainsworth Names Mrs. Paul Hazelett Cancer Drive Chairman

Mrs. Paul Hazelett has accepted the role of chairman for the local cancer drive in Ainsworth. The campaign begins Monday April 24 and runs through May 1 with community-wide fundraising efforts.

Paul Hazelett Cancer Drive Ainsworth

Two City Softball Leagues Planned for Green Field

Washington Softball association outlines plans for two city leagues at Greenfield with six and four teams, starting May 22. Eight teams already committed, two more to join. fields to gain boat fence, new toilets, backstop, leveling and resurfacing. Bob Boileau named to board. films from last season shown.

Green Field Washington Softball Association YMCA Marion McAvoy Association Greenfield VEW Cubs Freshwaters Battery A McCleery- Cumming Odd Fellows Ainsworth Benners Sour Girls Bob Boileau Bill Patterson Gilbert Mills

Chic Crone Reigns In City Bowler Standings

Chic Crone topped the city men league last week with 209 pins in a single game and 558 in a three game series. Charley Neill was runner up in a 198 pin single game while Bill Steele posted 554 in the series. In team play the McCleery Cumming group led the field.

Stewart & Crone Sorrells Ee Bakers Brindley Mc Cumming Co Stewart & Crone Nee Ross Motor Sidters San American Legion Farmers Montgomery Ward Co Peters Lumber Schae VA Armory Iene Bankers American P. B. Co Carson Phillips Drug Puno Wolfe Crone Lowe L. Little Whittaker C. Little Henry EU Sorrell Chic Crone Charley Neill Bill Steele McCleery Cumming

Brewer Captures City Ping Pong Singles Title

Bob Brewer won the city ping pong singles championship at the YMCA by defeating Bill Horton in the finals. Tom Murphy and Warren Dare each advanced to the final rounds by prior wins. Twenty three players entered the singles event. In doubles Joe Sweet and Warren Dare beat Jim Easterling and Don Boyer in the final. Seven doubles teams entered. Last year’s champ Bill Hatcher did not defend his title.

Bob Brewer YMCA Bill Horton Brewer Tom Murphy Horton Warren Dare Joe Sweet Jim Easter Wnh Don Boyer Bob

Bidder Wins State Property Auction in Cotuit

Robert F Hayden of Cotuit was the sole bidder for a state owned one and a half story frame house a shed and a hen house. He purchased the property for 31 dollars.

Boston Robert F Hayden Cotuit

Ira Coon Joins Hole In One Club

Ira Coon, a Washington golfer, made a hole in one on the No 2 tee at the local course on Monday afternoon. He was watched by two onlookers, Dr Fred E. Miller and Ralph Bauer, who offered quiet praise and a light quip about the number of tries.

Ira Coon Washington Coon Fred E. Miller Ralph Bauer Mr. Coon

Mr and Mrs John H Green Celebrate First Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John H Green observe their first wedding anniversary today April 18 in a quiet family celebration.

John H. Green

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