Tells History of Highland Mansion
Round Grove story traces Highland township’s lone mansion from 1852 gold rush trek by Edward W. White and William Gardner to its 1886 construction. It details brick by brick architecture, 13 rooms, cupola, marble fireplaces, and lavish interiors, plus later ownership by B L Weller and current occupants the Janaceks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Skubal
Round Grove
Mela Janacek
Beverly
Wayne
Highland Township
Edward W. White
William Gardner
Pennsylvania
New York Harbor
Edward
Louisa
Washington
Iowa
John 38
Stewart
Ainsworth
Howard Stewart
William
Pearl Gardner
Corbin Crawford
Harry Schrader
Parkinson Lummber Co
Cupalo
Brussels
Ingrain
B. L. Weller
Tulsa
Oklo
Harry White
Janaceks
Weller
Melo Janecek
Mrs Miksch Hosts 11 Club Members and Guest
Mrs Rovert Miksch was hostess to 11 members and one guest, Mrs J H Jones, on Friday afternoon. Roll call was answered with Garden Hints. President Mrs W A McGinnis was absent. Mrs Dick Stephens led the business meeting, Mrs Mac Wallace reviewed Old Terbaceous, a display of flower arrangements featured, refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Charles Radamaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rovert Miksch
J. H. Jones
W. A. McGinnis
Dick Stephens
Mac Wallace
Charles Radamaker
White family recalls California trip artifacts at old home
The White family passes their old home and recalls childhood memories. They remember Grandpa White’s watch chain crafted from 25 of the nn gets brought from California and a gold-encased bear claw used as a charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandpa White
California
Ainsworth Locals Roundup Weekend Visits and Travels
Ainsworth residents report weekend trips and family events including visits to San Francisco Earlville and Keota. Families traveling include McGinnis Thoma Fullerton Ross Shull Hunt and Wortman with weddings and a birth noted and a funeral in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Ross
Keota
Fullerton
Mrs. Thoma
Mr. Ross
Organ Concert Heard by Ainsworth Residents
Ainsworth crowds attended the Hammond Orian concert Thursday at United Presbyterian Church with Kenneth Peterson as organist. The program featured Hallelujah Chorus Consolation and other works, plus a question session with Mr. Peterson at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
United Presbyterian Church
Kenneth Peterson
Hallelujah Chorus
Handel Consolation
Mendelssohn
Jesus
Evening Star
Wagner Salut d’ Amour
Alger
Paris Angelicus
Franck Co A
Rheinberger
Peterson
Kensington club meets with Grace Stone and guests
The Wednesday Kensington club at Ainsworth met with Grace Stone presiding. Twelve members answered roll call and discussed a program on a boy’s first circus, earthquakes in California, and the value of friendship. The annual picnic was set for August 20 at 6 30 p m at the V W Wortman home. Grace Stone and Mrs. T C Davis hosted a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
Grace Stone
Clair Darby
Jess Tomlinson
California
Will Dea
V. W. Wortman
T. C. Davis
Birthday gathering spans two families in Swedesberg
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moore and son Billy join Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hunt and daughter Hazel plus Mrs. Ida Hunt for a Sunday potluck in Swedesberg with the Lawrence Moore family. They attend Finley Chapel church to celebrate birthdays of Lee Hunt and Tom Moore. A birthday cake and homemade ice cream marked the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Trotter
Pam
Tommy
Aiken
Minn
Howard Schultze
Washington
Orie O'Connor
Larry
Moriarty
Lake Keomah
V. V. Wortman
Vernie
Kenosha
Wisconsin
Robert Shull
John
Pittsburg
Myrla Henderson
Hazel Hunt
Des Moines
Koehler-Boekelman
Roger Kermit Jenkins
Kermit Jenkins
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Charles Radamakers
Robert Miksch
Crapo Park
Burlington
Earl White
Elkhart
Ind
Hazel White West
Robert West
Willard West
Davenport
Frank Moore
Billy
Lee Hunt
Hazel
Ida Hunt
Swedesberg
Lawrence Moore
Finley Chapel
Moore's
Lawrence Moores
Ewing Bailey
Ainsworth
United Presbyterian Church
Egypt
Ewing
A. S. Bailey
Ainsworth United
Lee Hunt Home
Keeping Eggs Fresh in the Refrigerator
Guidance on storing eggs with large ends up to center yolks and in a covered container inside the fridge.
Fruit Cup Assembly Guide
A simple fruit cup recipe outlines slicing strawberries and combining them with grapefruit and orange sections. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a bright finishing touch.
Eden Will Marry Churchill's Niece
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden announced his engagement to Clarissa Spencer Churchill Winston Churchill’s niece. The couple, photographed at No 10 Downing Street, showcased a square cut emerald ring as they planned a forthcoming wedding date announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Edenbright
Clarissa Churchill
Britain
Winston Churchill
Maj
John Spencer-Churchill
Miss Churchill
Eden
British Foreign Office
International Soundphoto
Churchill
London
Anthony Eden
Clarissa Spencer-Churchill
No. 10
Downing Street
Randolph Churchill
Chit Chats Burtons Rabenold Fishing Musings and Market Cues
A humorous column notes Bill Trotter’s vacation and his knack for listening to fish tales. It also comments on rising feed prices, soy bean contracting, and market quotes for feeder cattle, plus a fishing recap and a joke about uniform fish size.
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Highland ‘Mansion
Janecks
Panama
Bill Gardner
Uncle Sam
Panama Canal
Chagras River
Panama City
Sierra Nevada
San Francisco
West
Dr. Cunningham
Whiskey Run Creek
Harry
Luellen
T. J. Barnes
Crawfordsville
Sherman White
Earl
Colorado
Forman Ford
Diston and
Miller Falls
Silent Sioux
Chic's Repair Shop
Max M. White
Been Blossom Feed & Grain
Mrs. Miksch
James Stewart
Charlton Heston
Cornel Wilde
Cecil B. DeMille
Paramount
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Eclipse Lumber Co
Heck Gesling, Mer
State Bank
Burton Rabenold
Bill
Minnesota
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