Birthday Surprise for Mrs Littlewood in Answorth Home
A group surprised Mrs. William Littlewood at home in Answorth on her birthday before a planned trip to Argyle New York. Guests included Mrs. Lee Hunt and many neighbors. five year old Marjorie Littlewood sang, and Hazel Hunt received an angel food cake. The note also mentions Bill Trotter's 51% lb bass catch at Moulton Lake Minnesota and the Trotter family's return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
William Littlewood
Argyle
New York
Lee Hunt
Mrs. Littlewood
Pete Koehler
Dr. Littlewood
Scotland
Milo Arthur
O. R. Thoma
C. M. Spessard
Max White
Earl O
Marjorie Littlewood
Hazel Hunt
Bill Trotter
Moulton Lake
Minnesota
Trotter
Ainsworth Area Folk Share News Across Visits and Events
Ainsworth locals hosted guests at L A Stephens home and welcomed relatives from Des Plaines and Hanover. Travel included trips to Argyle New York Yellowstone Park and a Pennsylvania visit with extended family. A church concert and local fare gathering marked the week.
Gilbert Wood Elected As Legion Commander
At the regular American Legion meeting Tuesday evening Gilbert Wood was named commander. New officers for the coming year include Walter Menefee as vice commander Charles Simpson adjutant Walter McFarland sergeant at arms Albert Hazelett service officer and Ed Tomlinson historian. The Legionnaires plan to sponsor a basketball team this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
American Legion
Gilbert Wood
Walter Menefee
Charles Simpson
Walter McFarland
Albert Hazelett
Ed Tomlinson
Legionnaires
Schedule of Directors for Nursery at Ainsworth Church
Sunday worship at Ainsworth Methodist church features a nursery run by the young adult Sunday school class. Mrs. Carl O Beirn lists the women in charge from August to October, with dates and names such as Lucille Frame Joella Gerdes Irene Hawkins Delores Hazel et Grace Kauffman Marian McGinnis Mary Meeks Dee O Beirn Marian Plecker Ruth Sephens. Helen Carson supervised the nursery last Sunday July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Carl O’beirn
Lucille Frame
Joella Gerdes
Irene Hawkins
Delores Hazelett
Marian McGinnis
Mary Meeks
Dee O’beirn
Marian Plecker
Ruth Sephens
Helen Carson
Planned Evening Hours Devoted to Visiting
An evening focus described as planned hours devoted to visiting. The record notes activity during the evening but provides limited details on participants or location.
Vernon G Stagner Passes Iowa Pharmacy Exams
Vernon G Stagner of Washington has passed the Iowa pharmacy exams given at the State University of Iowa on June 14 15 and 16. Dean R A Kuever announced the news and Stagner has passed all written and laboratory exams but must complete a year of experience before the oral exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Vernon G. Stagher
Washington
Iowa
State University of Iowa
R. A. Kuever
College of Pharmmay
Stagner
Property Tax Levy to Remain Same in 1950
The Iowa taxpayers association reports a review of local budget schedules shows the total 1950 property tax levy will be about the same as this year. The association said further details will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Taxpayers Association
Association
Tax survey hints slight school tax reduction
The survey indicates a probable decrease in taxes for school operation of about one percent. The association reviewed 1,254 budget schedules amounting to roughly 41 percent of the total property taxes to be levied for 1950 collection.
Records Shattered at Model Airplane Meet
Speed and endurance records were shattered as the 18th National Model Airplane meet ended yesterday at the Olathe naval air base in Kansas. Top honors went to Roy O. Acord, 30, Los Angeles, for high performance in the seven day contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Roy O. Acord
Los Angeles
Evening Journal sports results and college commencement schedule
In the open division a competitor won two events, placed third in another, finished fourth, and took two sixths. Eiian Enevoldson, 17, of San Francisco won senior division with a first, a third, and a fifth. One hundred sixty six graduate degrees will be conferred at commencement Thursday August 11 at 10 oclock. Baccalaureate sermon Sunday evening August 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiian Enevoldson
San Francisco
Ery College
Nellie Stewart Seeks Education Degree This Summer
Nellie Marie Stewart of Washington Iowa announces candidacy for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree this summer at the Kirkville institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Stewart
Washington, Iowa
Car Owners Protected by State Farm Insurance Claim
State Farm offers broader protection for car owners than other insurance types. Consult your agent to compare coverage before purchasing.
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Ainsworth News
Jou
Pittsburgh
Sand
Austin Evans
Mary Beth
Lynn St
Evan
Betty Lou Evans
Sae City
L. A. Stephens
Tracy Norrie
Delwe
Marjorie
John
N. Y
Argyle Church
United States
George Lord
Alma Taylor
Cincinnati
Yellowstone Park
Mae Spessard
J. W. Olinger
George Olinger
Muscatine
D. O. Groves
Philadelphia
Francis Turner
Carol
Lewistown
Homer Hunt
Olinger
Orville Meek
Webster
Lou Romigh
Des Plaines, Ill
Larry Trotter
Ramigh
Mrs. Trotter
West Liberty
United Presbyterian Church
Silver Lake
Scott Orris
Hugh Hazelett
Pennsylvania
Hazelett
Ohio
Everette Tostenbach
Davenport
Clarence Pulse
Ben Rummel
Hanover, Ill
J. B. Pressly Home
Sam Marsh
William Marsh
Chiago
Marietta Workman
Springfield
Minn
Charles Marsh
Marion Kilpatrick
Hanover
Ill
Charles Chapman
Oakdale
Chicago
Vaughn Hospital
Legion
C.es. and Masons
Sunset Park
KE. J. Shook
Grace Kauff
Claud Tucker
Ira Morrison
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Tucker
Vernon G. Stagner
Des Moines
Dixie Dugan
By McEvoy
Striebel
The
Olathe, Kan
Naval Air Base
Evening Journal
Kirksville, Mo
Uncle Harry
State Farm
Earle F. Libe
Keith L. Vetter
Ainsworths
Heck & Chic's
CUS
Tomers
Ainsworth Meat & Locker Service
Ford
Mace Motor Company
Iowa Avenue
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