Polio survivor Dale Senger's fight to walk again and lead life
Dale Senger of South English Keokuk County shares his 1951 to 1953 polio battle from paralysis to partial recovery. He moved from Iowa City to Warm Springs, learned to use an electric typewriter, and now walks with crutches one hour daily. He emphasizes faith determination and family support while describing the harsh iron lung period and painful recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale
Warm Springs
Georgia
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Iowa
Polio Foundation
William P. Senger
Twile Senger
South English
Ronnie
Dudley
Pate
Iown
Officers Are Honored At Dinner In Ainsworth
Ainsworth Chapter OES officer group was hosted by Mrs. Colthurst at her home with Christmas decor and a plastic foam church crafted by Betty Caldwell. The event included games, refreshments, gifts for the matron and patron, and a skit The Nut Cracker. guests and officers received honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Ainsworth Chapter
O.E.S
Roger Colthurst
Vetters O.els
Homer Hunt
Frank Moore
George Colthurst
Russell Sigafoose
Lee Norris
Hunt
Moore
Billy
Vernon Fletcher
Russell Sigatoose
Lincoln Street Club Christmas Dinner Sees Officer Elections
The Lincoln Street club held its annual Christmas dinner on Saturday December 6 at Mrs Charles Weer home. Thirteen members and one guest Mrs Weber sister Mr Logan of Montana attended a chicken dinner and business meeting electing President Mrs Harold Nichols Vice President Mrs W V Wortman Secretary Emma Walker and Treasurer Mrs Clarence Walker. A Christmas exchange followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Lincoln Street Club
Charles Weer
Weber
Logan
Montana
Harold Nichols
W. V. Wortman
Emma Walker
Clarence Walker
Legion Women Al Xmas Party Tuesday Night
The American Legion Auxiliary held its Christmas meeting Tuesday evening with Mrs. Lee Norris presiding. Co hosts were Mrs. O R Thoma and Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn. Twenty two members and one guest attended. Gifts were sent to the L A hospital in Iowa City and to armed forces families. Plans were discussed for upcoming Carm el Rag sewings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
American Legion
Lee Norris
O. R. Thoma
Floyd Blankenhorn
Mabel Fullerton
Paul Hazelett
L. A
Iowa City
Carmel
Old Settler's Week Aims to Clear Year-End Accounts
The notice lists various days and observances from national to regional forms and urges settling old accounts by year end. It mentions commodities like soybean meal linseed meal and fertilizer with scarce supply anticipated, and promotes Nutrena feed as an example of increased egg production across flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Tobins Host Give And Take Club Christmas Party
Ainsworth club members gathered Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tobin for a Christmas party. Bridge was played at four tables with high scores awarded to Mrs. Jim Quinn and Ed Milk. Refreshments followed by a gift exchange. The next meeting will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Quinn on January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
C'ue
Joe Tobin
Jim Quinn
Ed Milk
Ronald Rogers Named Messiah Soloist at Iowa Weds Eve
Ronald Rogers son of Supt and Mrs Rogers of Ainsworth will be a soloist for The Messiah at the University of Iowa Wednesday evening in the Memorial Union Socktock Memorial Union. Rogers is a senior music major and the first half hour of The Messiah will be taped and broadcast on Christmas Eve via several radio stations.
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Ronald Rogers
Ainsworth
Supt
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Keokuk County
Dale W. Senger
Twila
Senger
Dale Senger
Church of the Brethern
Delmar
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Japan
Hans Bergfeld
O.E.5
Dad
Chic’s Repair Shop
State Bank
Max M. White
Eclipse Heck Gesling
Mgr
FREE
Aratara
Hanes
Sheaffer
Crosley
RCA Television
Sands’ Store
Dixie Dugan
Déhier
Mom
Mother
Ainsworth & Locker
Legion Women
al Xmas Party
John Milenski
Rocky Ford, Colo
Todey
Been Blossom Feed & Grain
T the
Viman
Smith Doughiss
Blondie
Chic Young
Joe Tobins
To Give and Take Club
Ronald
Jor
Eve
Joe Palooka
Issen
Bobby
Ham Fisher
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