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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1949

Page

4

Heck and Chic Move Repair Shop to Enlarged Quarters

Heck Gosling and Chic Simpson, natives of Ainsworth, open in a new brick building across from the telephone office on Front Street, expanding from a two-shed setup. They offer saw sharpening and setting for many saw types, plus general metal and wood repairs, with an electric welding machine and room for future expansion.

Ainsworth Heck and Chic Ainsworth Telephone Stone's Furniture Front Street Heck Gosling Chic Simpson Heck Heck & Chic Heck Gerling Mr. Gesling

New Building on Ainsworth Scene Expands Welding and Paint Lines

Eclipse Lumber plans a larger Ainsworth branch with a new welding division and a complete paint line including a roof dress that seals and beautifies on wood asphalt and metal. Manager Heck Gosling and ex employee Chic Simpson lead the enlarged venture sharing local civic and veteran ties.

Eclipse Lumber Heck Gosling Ainsworth Eclipse Lumber Company

Art's Electric Service Wiring and Motor Rewinding

Local service listing for Art's Electric Service in Ainsworth Iowa offers wiring and motor rewinding. Contact indicates phone number 137 for inquiries and estimates.

Art’s Electric Service Ainsworth, Ia

Local residents attend Woodlawn reunion in Iowa City

Vera and another switchboard operator reside in the north part of town. Mr and Mrs Richard Been Blossom with Judy and Stevie attended the Woodlawn reunion in Iowa City on Sunday. They later visited the Laverne Reynolds home in the evening.

Vera Richard Beenblossom Judy Stevie Woodlawn Iowa City Laverne Reynolds

Methodist Pastor to Vacation Three Weeks

Ainsworth Methodist Church announces a three Sunday vacation for August 14 21 and 28 with no services or MYF and WSCS resuming September 22. During the pastor’s absence Rev Clifford Ott of Crawfordsville leads the parish and is available for pastoral courtesy.

Ainsworth WSCS Carl Stiefel Clifford Ott Crawfordsville Ott

Comedy Free Movie Feature Saturday in Ainsworth

The Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce presents a free Saturday program on Front Street August 13 featuring Crystal Sall and stars Paulette Goddard and Ray Milland in a comedy about a heroic attempt to fleece a wealthy widow. Shorts include Great Chase and The Little Bantamweight.

Ainsworth Crystal Sall Paulette Goddard Ray Milland

Lexington guest at the Lee Norris home Thursday

Robert Dawson of Lexington Jll was a guest at the Lee Norris residence on Thursday.

Robert Dawson Lexington Jll Lee Norris

Plan Picture Record of Methodist Classes

Ainsworth Methodist Sunday school to hold two day photo event on August 15 and 16. Photographers will photograph every child in nursery and children's departments in the social hall with no charge. Each portrait will be mounted around a central church image for long term collection updates.

Chic Ainsworth High School Tames Harlan Thoma American Legion Ainsworth First Baptists Church Washington Lillian Luesday

Hilltop Diner Advertises Daily Service and Seasonal Menu

Hilltop offers sandwiches and short orders daily with full dinners on Sundays. The menu includes a large variety of cold drinks and Borden's Tea Cream. Shell Oil products are sold. Located midway between Ainsworth and the intersection of highways 92 and 218. Open 6 a.m. to midnight daily, all night on weekends.

Borden Shell Oil Ainsworth

Mrs Tomlinson Hosts Picnic Luncheon At Home

Mrs Jess Tomlinson hosted a Wednesday picnic luncheon in her shady backyard with fried chicken as the highlight. Nine attendees joined a short business meeting led by president Mrs Claire Darby and guests including Mrs Hilda Olds who received a birthday cake.

Ainsworth Jess Tomlinson Tomlinson Home Claire Darby Hilda Olds

Ainsworth Delegates Attend Des Moines Legionaux Meet

Mrs. Clarence Richards and Mrs. Darold Jones served as delegates from the Ainsworth auxiliary at the American Legion auxiliary convention in Des Moines on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Clarence Richards Darold Jones American Legion Auxiliary Des Moines Ainsworth Auxiliary

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