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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1961

Page

4

Ornduff retires from Columbus Community High teaching duties

Ainsworth residents note Mrs. Ronnie Ornduff resigns her teaching duties at Columbus Community High School. The community hosted a coffee shower and pink and blue party for her, followed by a student surprise event the next day after school. Local families and friends across Washington County were mentioned as visitors and guests.

Ronnie Ornduff Columbus Community High School Ornduff

Mrs Beard Hosts Bridge Club In Ainsworth

The Tuesday Bridge Club met Monday afternoon with Mrs Paul Beard as hostess and Mrs Harold Ross as a guest. Two tables played with high score to Mrs Kenneth Ornduff and consolation to Mrs Ross. Mrs C A Thompson and Mrs W A McGinnis helped with serving. next meeting set for Dec 12 with Mrs Thompson.

Past Matrons Celebrate Annual Christmas Party

The annual Christmas party of past matrons was held at the Ainsworth Masonic hall on Friday evening Dec. 1. Twenty one members and three guests attended including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hawkins and Mrs. Lawrence Wilson. A cooperative chicken supper and a Christmas exchange followed the business meeting and officer election. Cards were played after. The next meeting is planned for February.

Ainsworth Ainsworth Masonic Hall Fred Hawkins Lawrence Wilson

Santa Claus Set to Visit Ainsworth Saturday

Ainsworth residents will welcome Santa Claus this Saturday December 9 at 3 pm. The event promises a festive arrival with the famed visitor in town for holiday cheer.

Santa Claus Ainsworth

Dennis Colton Named Ainsworth High Student of the Month

Dennis Colton, 18, senior at Ainsworth High, chosen from 105 pupils for scholastic progress and leadership. Co captain of basketball, football player, vice president of student council, track participant, Letter Club president, paper staff reporter, pep club member, active in Presbyterian Church and Highlanders 4-H. He aspires to college after graduation but has not chosen a school.

Dennis Colton Ainsworth High School Denny Presbyterian Church Ainsworth Highlanders

Pepper-Ettes Plan Christmas Program

The Pepper Ettes 4-11 Club invites mothers of members to a potluck supper on Saturday evening December 9 at Mrs. George Colthurst home. This is the annual Christmas party with a Christmas exchange and the regular December meeting.

Frank Moore Ida Hunt of Winfield Mae Spessard Moore George Colthurst Ainsworth Pepper Ettes

Kensington Members Plan Holiday Dinner

The Kensington Club held a Washington meeting with Mrs T Davis. Eleven members answered roll call with thankfulness. Mrs G F Trotter led the business session and Dec 15 Christmas dinner plans were made with Mrs Roy Wood. Harold Ross to buy the turkey and committees were named for kitchen, dessert, decorations, and program.

County Line Club Hosts Amateur Night Program

Mrs. Hugh Mor rins hosted the County Line Club at a turkey and salad supper Monday. Guests included Mrs. Robert Pretz, Mrs. Sid Newman, and Mrs. Fred Hawkins. The annual amateur program featured piano music readings ballet dancing and impersonations. Mrs. Morris closed with organ selections. The Christmas dinner is planned for December 12 at Mrs. Herman Waygenknecht’s home.

Ainsworth Hugh Morrins County Line Club Robert Pretz Sid Newman Fred Hawkins Morris Herman Waygenknecht

Jarol Ann Ornduff Shower Honoree at Methodist Church

Jarol Ann Ornduff was honored at a bridal shower Saturday in the Methodist church basement hosted by several women. Guests enjoyed wine and pink decor, a bride doll centerpiece, and gifts opened with assistance from Mrs. Denny Oakes of Des Moines. The groom’s mother Mrs. Ross Waters attended. Jarol Ann is to wed Robert K. Waters of Mt. Pleasant at 7 p.m. on December 23.

Ainsworth Jarol Ann Ornduff Methodist Church Gene Stephens Harold Gerdes Melvin Soukup Corbin Crawford John Young Keith Murphy Murphy Denny Oakes Des Moines Jarol Ann George Stout Jr Ronnie Ornduff Ross Waters Pleasant Jarol Ann Robert K. Waters Mt. Pleasant Dee

Mississippi Valley Farm Business meets at Muscatine Elks lodge

The Mississippi Valley Farm Business Association holds its annual meeting at the Muscatine Elks lodge at 10 a.m. Thursday with dinner reservations due by December 9. Charles Mogget will give an outlook feature after the turkey dinner. Stanley Chabal John Knotek and Wayne Robinson were among 350 farmers who visited Purina Research Farm at Gray Summit Missouri to tour the research labs and offices.

Mississippi Valley Farm Business Association Elks Lodge Muscatine Charles Mogget

Greeting Cards Reach 4 Billion During Holiday Season

The nation’s paper industry produced an estimated four billion Christmas greeting cards for the holidays, reflecting strong demand and seasonal buying trends across the sector.

Florida Oddities and Incidents Highlight Tampa Local

In Tampa and surrounding areas readers saw a collage of vivid Ybor protests turning into a clash, a leaking yacht kept afloat by fire crews, edible strawberries dubbed missionaries, a huffing machine for citrus harvest, a fence prank on a parked car, and fashion shifts like the Scamp Cut. Santa arrived early, a sonic boom rattled Tampa, a trailer jigged on a highway, a brick loosened, and a garbage truck sign promised satisfaction or double garbage back as a banana heist occurred at a cafe.

Daily News Washington Florida City Tampa Florida Development Commission South Santa Claus

Funeral Attendees in Webster City and Sutherland

Mrs Elmer Karnes and Harry and Mrs Carl Swihart of Davenport attended funeral and interment services for Mrs Augusta Carstedt in Webster City and Sutherland. Several local residents visited relatives and hosted guests at weekend meals and gatherings. The W V Club met in November with Mrs Mear Munson presiding and a Hawaii geography study presented by Mrs E D Miller.

Wellman Elmer Karnes Harry Carl Swihart Davenport Augusta Carstedt Webster City Sutherland Karnes Carstedt W . V. Club Mear Munson Albion Young E. D. Miller Hawaii Lewis Belcher

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