Friendly Families Christmas Luncheon Amid Community News
The Friendly Families club held a 12:30 Christmas luncheon at Mrs. Dean Swenson's home with ten members present. A birthday cake for Mrs. John Frame and gift exchange were highlights, followed by a punch and cookies break. The next meeting is January 5 with Mrs. Dale Byerly. New residents introduced include Mr. and Mrs. John Peister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gwinn, and Mr. Lloyd Hanft. The column notes school plays at Highland High School on December 13 and 16, a Cotter church salad supper and program, and references ordination events at the United Presbyterian Church in Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.A. Thompson Ainsworth
Friendly Families Club
Dean Swenson
Clark Pfeifer
John Frame
All
Everett Roberts
Amy Roberts
Ainsworth
John Peister
Peister
Washington
Milan Thompson
Robert Gwinn
Oak Park
Gwinn
Hy-Vee
Lloyd Hanft
Hanft
Crane Co
W. D. Roberts
Amy
Charles Lord
Riverside
North Pole
Highland High School
Westminster Guild
Cotter United Presbyterian Church
Roy Hauenstein
Marvin Carlson
John Harold Davis
Jim Paulding
Hayden Davis
Carlson
Jim Podaril
Bill Podaril
Scott McCracken
San Antonio
Gerald Roseberry
United Presbyterian Church
Mt. Pleasant
William Wilson
Karl Megdelsen
Vincent James
United Methodist Church
Tom Conry
William Barber
H. W. Barber
Bartlesville
Okla
Charles Storm
Barber
Washington, D.C
Navy
Gene Stephens
Gene Scott
Orie O'Connor
Tommorrow
Burke McCreedy
Jim McCreedy
WSCS
Ainsworth Scout Troop 239 Holds Christmas Party
Boy Scout Troop 239 hosted a Christmas party at the Legion Hall in Ainsworth. Scoutmaster Dick Wenger presided at the Court of Honor as parents presented awards to their sons. Tenderfoot badges went to Greg Greiner, Rick Rotter, Mike Drayfahl, Bryan Lasek, with second class badges awarded to Dick Putney, Don Putney, and Bill Ort. Gift certificates were given to top sellers and leaders. The Fox Patrol and Buffalo Patrol performed skits, and the group later toured WMT1T in Cedar Rapids and enjoyed pizza at Coralville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Boy Scout Troop
Legion Hall
Dick Wenger
Bonnie Buck
Charles Ort
Greg Greiner
Rick Rotter
Mike Drayfahl
Bryan Lasek
Don Putney
Bill Ort
Wenger
David Horsey
Scout
Fox Patrol
Buffalo Patrol
Cedar Rapids
Wmt1t-Tv
Dale Thomas
Coralville
Property Transfers and Lots Described in Wellman and Ainsworth Deeds
A series of recorded real estate transfers lists multiple individuals and entities including Sam Schlabaugh Trust, Dennis Lee Richardson, Orie R. O Connor, Vera G Meeks, Everette W Meeks, Ira M Polson estate, Roy J Polson estate, and Daniel Aggson. Transactions cover Lots 1 2 in various blocks and additions in Wellman and Ainsworth properties, with specific boundary points and undivided interests noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Schlabaugh Trust
Dennis Lee Richardson
Heights
Wellman
Orie R. O'Conner
Vera G
Everette W. Meeks
Oak Park
Ainsworth
Ira M. Polson
Daniel FE. Aggson
Roy J. Polson
Daniel E. Aggson
Excise tax repeal cuts price hit for car buyers
Ford Motor Co will issue rebates averaging about 200 to buyers as the 7 percent auto excise tax is repealed. The tax reversal, signed by President Nixon, follows price hikes by Ford GM Chrysler and American Motors on 1972 models. Richard Doan of Detroit receives a 232.10 check as Ford begins outward refunds. Ford aims to mail over a half million checks before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
UPI
Nixon
Ford Motor Co
Ford
General Motors Corp
Chrysler Corp
American Motors Corp
Richard Doan
Doan
Penn Central
LTD
Gordon B. MacKenzie
Ford Division
Farmer Tax Guide 1972 Edition Available at Extension Office
The 1972 Farmer's Tax Guide has reached the Washington County Extension Office and copies are ready for interested readers. Tax rules for farmers are explained with practical examples, including Asset Depreciation Range System changes and new voluntary withholding rules for agricultural labor. The guide covers income and social security tax deposits and a reminder on Federal Use Tax for highway motor vehicles. Publication notes address nonfarm questions and reflects October 1971 law, with 553 highlighting 1971 changes forthcoming at the IRS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Extension Office
Jim Frier
Internal Revenue Office
December 13 historical highlights and notable birthdays
On December 13 1971 the date is noted with celestial positions and birthdays. American playwright Marc Connelly was born on this day in 1890. Historical events include Abel Tasman naming New Zealand in 1642 and U S troops crossing the Rhine at Koblenz in 1918. In 1941 Britain refused Japanese demand for Hong Kong and faced air attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Mercury
Jupiter
Venus
Mars
Saturn
Marc Connelly
New Zealand
Abel Tasman
U.S
Rhine
Coblenz
Germany
Hong Kong
Britain
Christmas Guest Tea Held by Ainsworth Church Women
United Presbyterian Women met at the Koehler home for the annual Christmas Guest Day Tea. Mrs. John Skubal presented a program titled A Recipe of a Mixture of Christmas Goodies with Scripture poems and readings. Donations benefited the Children's Trainable School in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Koehler
Max M. White
Merle Colton
Louis Koehler
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Winter protection for evergreens urged by horticulturists
Horticulturists from the USDA Agricultural Research Service warn evergreens such as arborvitae pine spruce fir and yew are vulnerable to winter damage from cold dry winds sun exposure and late winter warm spells. Protect with wind breaks shade screens mulches and December sprays while removing snow with a broom and caring for damaged plants in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Agricultural Research Service
Purebred Beef Breeders Clinic Planned for December 15
The Cedar Rapids Area Extension office will host a Purebred Beef Breeders Clinic on Wednesday December 15 at the Carousel Restaurant near Iowa City. Eldon Hans notes the event targets breeders selecting herd replacements and improving beef efficiency with bulls carrying desirable carcass traits. Enroll at the Washington County Extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Area
Carousel
Iowa City
Eldon Hans
Iowa State University Extension
Haas
Cedar Rapids
Washington County
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C.A. Thompson
R.E. Buckwalter
Leasing
Chevrolet
Elmer Anthony Metz
Glen David Wenger
Joseph Waldo Swartzendruber
Lane Albert Morgan
Dale Roberts
GMC
Calvin Or Barbara Shanks
Shasta
Joe H. Kauffman
Dodge
Farmers Implement Co
Ned Or
Jane Figgins
Leland
M. Virginia Spurgeon
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindy
the Almanac
Santa Claus
Lowa Petroleum Council
Fleming Ridg
Des Moines
Lowa
Epton
U.S.A
Santa
Geb’s
Truman Hysell
al Brock
Paul Gebhardt
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