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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1950

Page

5

Ainsworth School News Highlights Rhythm Band and Plays

Ainsworth School reports rhythm band practice for primary students and a Tuesday April 25 performance before the seniors’ play Black Magic. First graders lead number races with champions Billy Gerdes Max Meeks and Michael Koehler. Sixth graders create colorful murals of early Iowa life. High School news includes May 18 commencement with Dr Tom Elias Shearer speaker and Baccalaureate at United Presbyterian Church. Sub-State Music Contest results note first in trio and second in sextette with solo honors for Judy Quinn and Meda Owens.

High Ainsworth High School Tom Elias Shearer Parsons College United Presbyterian Church Carl Steefel Methodist Church Centerville Lou Jean Spessard Peggy Koehler Rosemary Jenkins Loa Jean Spessard Judy Quinn Maridee Oris Meda Owens

Birthday Anniversaries and Milestones Noted

On this date the sixth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Robert E Thomas is celebrated. Birthday observances include Mrs Nelson Woodford John Messmer Jr Mrs Hilton Coon Mrs Henry Witthoft and Ernest Meyer. Duane Clell Forinash son of Dr and Mrs Duane Forinash has a cake with six candles. Carol Joy Zelinsky daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Zelinsky is 16 years old today.

Robert E. Thomas Nelson Woodford John Messmer Jr Hilton Coon Henry Witthoft Ernest Meyer Duane Clell Forinash Duane Forinash Carol Joy Zelinsky Walter Zelinsky

Pitts Stars in Francis at Fox Theatre

ZaSu Pitts co stars in Francis with Donald O Connor at the Fox Theatre The Universal International film features Pitts noting acting is the easiest profession and she remains calm after long filming hours Also in the cast are Patricia Medina Ray Collins John McIntire directed by Arthur Lubin for producer Robert Arthur

ZaSu Pitts Donald O'Connor Universal- International Francis Fox Theatre Zasu Miss Pitts

Senator Speaks at Rotary Club Meeting

Hon J Kendall Lynes of Plainfield Iowa spoke to the Rotary Club noting road construction may increase gradually. He cited state funding for road improvement research and regional studies while warning that proper drainage and central grade are essential for lasting roads. He discussed Iowa school consolidation and urged local decision making kept at the county level as the trend continues. The senator, a candidate for Lieutenant Governor, was introduced by L J Kehoe. May committee named—Cioid Willits Walter Farrell Fred Stewart and Ernest Humm.

J. Kendall Lynes Plainfield Iowa Rotary Club L. J. Kehoe Cioid Willits Walter Farrell Fred Stewart Ernest Humm

Out of Town Shoppers Highlight Local Visitors

Shoppers in the city today include Grace Stone and Mrs Georgia Williams from Crawfordsville, Mrs C C Neffenigger from West Chester, and couples from Ottumwa Lockridge and other towns. The clued text notes maternal absence affects a child, urging advance explanation to ease fear.

City Grace Stone Aingworth Georgia Williams Crawfordsville C. C. Neffenigger West Chester E. L. Leslie Ottumwa Ralph Chorpening Charles Ashby Carl Baldosier Lockridge Frank Patterson

Turnover in Czech government announced by Gottwald

President Klement Gottwald announced a major government reorganization. Ludvik Svoboda was named Vice Prime Minister and head of the state office for education and sports while Zdenek Fierlinger became head of the church office. Alex Cepicka was appointed minister of defense and Kopecky retained his post.

Prague Czechoslovakia Today Klement Gottwald Ludvik Svoboda Education and Sports Zdene Fierlinger Alex Cepieka Vaclev Kopecky Office For Education and Sports Gottwald Svoboea Cepicka

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