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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1949
Page
5
The Ainsworth Methodist church board unanimously approved funding for redecorating the main floor including woodwork pews and floors with new aisle mats. The project aims to finish before cold weather and will see Rev. Charles W. Stashares rededicate the church later.
Local residents John Trvist and Edwin Tomlinson left town last Tuesday aiming for the Black Hills and Yellowstone Park before returning home. Earl Hall enjoyed a porch project during his vacation. Mr and Mrs C M Spessart and daughter Lou Jean attended a Fairfield family reunion. Bill McGinnis, Claudine Kilgore and Virginia Hunt joined a Keokuk Presbytery meeting.
A long list of social calls and visits across Mt. Pleasant Iowa and surrounding areas. Attendees include Hazel Hunt, Hazel and Connie Stephens, the Stephens family, the Pressly family, Des Moines travelers, Denver visitors, and many relatives. A Stephens reunion is planned for August 22 with guests from Van Nuys California. The next meeting is in September.
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