Master Publisher H L H Shearer Honored in Iowa
Columbus Junction editor publisher H L H Shearer receives Iowa Press Association’s Master Editor and Publisher award at a February ceremony. The 70 year old, active in the Gazette and community, is praised for plain language, fair reporting, and the Golden Rule in his paper. The tribute cites decades in journalism, a long marriage, civic service, and leadership in local projects.
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Taxis Mission Society Meets in Kilgore Home
Kilgore notices show the Taxis Mission Society of the Ainsworth United Presbyterian meeting at Claudine Kilgore home on Monday evening April 14. Virginia Hunt conducted the business session, Sara McGinnis led the missionary study, and Sludine Wilgore gave the prayer cycle with refreshments served after.
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Phe ‘Puxis Missionary Society
Labor Relations Will Be Theme for WSCS
Wo man’s Society of Christian Service sets its general meeting at Methods church Thursday April 24 at 2 o’clock with the topic Humanizing labor relations. Leaders include Mrs Florence Stephens Olive Mikseh and Mrs Marian McGinnis. Hostesses are Mrs Nelle Frame Mrs Mary Townsend Mrs Alice Weber Mrs Edith Richards and Mrs Helen Tomlinson. President is Mrs Martha Smith.
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Helen Tomlinson
Martha Smith
Brechler Speaks At Ainsworth Athletic Banquet
Director of athletics Paul Brechler told about 190 people at the Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce banquet that one football win is possible next fall and urged solving athletic problems without dropping athletics. He warned against bribery but said booing is less common now. The event honored Ainsworth Cotter Highland and Oregon 4 H clubs. Committee officers were announced and May 14 election of directors by mail. Judy Quinn and Joyce Owens were highlighted for musical and basketball achievements.
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Martha Circle Meets With Mrs George Lord
The Martha Circle of the Ainsworth Methodist WSCS met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. George Lord's home with co host Mrs. Charles Rademaker. Eleven attended and guest Eva Radenold. De votions from the Upper Room and a review of The Child As The World's Best Hope for Peace were given. Led by Mrs. John Young the group held its business session and refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Glen Lord and Mrs. Bryce Lord.
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Weekend visit with Cincinnati kin noted
Mrs. Robert Mikseh and Centilaren drove to Cincinnati Iowa on Friday and spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Dan tiernd arson.
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Kensington Club Meets With Mrs Wortman
Kensington Club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs V W Wortman with ten members present. Grace Stone, president, conducted the business meeting. A garden seed and plant exchange was held. The hostess served refreshments and each guest received a violet corsage crafted by Mrs Wortman. The next meeting will be April 6 with Mrs V T Davis in Washington.
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Susannah Circle Meets at Mrs Wood Home in Ainsworth
The Susannah Circle of the Ainsworth WSCS gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs Ray Wood's with cohosts Mrs Jess Pearson Mrs Clarence Coffman and Mrs Joe Wood. Young Micheal Roberts joined ten members. Devotions led by Mrs Will Roberts and Miss Merle Smith led the lesson. A clothing box was packed for Des Moines and others may donate at the Methodist church before next Thursday April 24 led by Mrs Harold Gerdes. CC. B. Reed of Washington visited C A Thompson's home Tuesday.
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Past Matrons Meet at Hall Tuesday Evening
The Past Matrons Club met at the U. M. B. Hall on Tuesday evening April 16. Eleven matrons and their husbands attended a potluck supper. Hosts were Mr and Mrs George tare and daughter. Guests included Mr and Mrs Latimer Davis and Mr and Mrs Joan Walker. A decision was made to send 3 to the WHO flood fund. The evening included cards and socializing.
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PTA Recognition Night in Ainsworth Sponsored by PTA
Ainsworth May 5 8 p m marks the first annual recognition night with awards for varsity and junior teams, scholastic honor rolls, valedictorian and salutatorian, cheerleaders and class officers. Speaker Bob Ballantyne from State University of Iowa will speak. refreshments follow served by the refreshment committee.
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Three Leaders Named At Youth Fellowship
George and Ed Stout head Methodist youth fellowship with Jurol Orndal at Sunday sessions. April 27 at 7 o clock. Seniors at district rally in Burlington donations totaling 30 given to World Youth Fund on behalf of senior and junior groups. Sponsors: Mr. Vera O Connor and Mrs. Leona Roberts.
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Orndal
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Ed Stout
Methodist
Candid Comment and Spring House Duties Mentioned
A narrator notes annual home spring chores such as window screens yard work and gardening while weaving in tongue in cheek observations about marriage and domestic life. The piece also includes product mentions for Nutrena chick starter Ga seed corn Cal Vita calf feed and seed bean clean up plans. A bridal party anecdote closes with a humorous line from a flower girl.
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