Christmas Programs Highlight Ainsworth News
Correspondents report on two local Christmas programs the United Presbyterian Sunday school and M FE school with pairs of performances and fine choir talent. Families gathered for Christmas at several homes including the Trotter, Peters sons, Walker, Miller, Sands, Alcorn, Fitzgerald and Easter households. A surprise oyster supper celebrated T D Woodburns 22nd wedding anniversary. Myrtle and Angie Ross joined William Roses at Letts for Christmas.
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Ainsworth Ainsworth
United Presbyterian Sunday School
M. FE
W. T. Trotter
Lawrence
Des Moines
A. J. Peterson
T. D. Woodburn
Myrtle Ross
Angie
William Roses
Letts
Local Moves and Weddings Ring Titus Area Holidays
Dee Titus 26 and Tom Carris shipped sheep from Titus with Carris accompanying the load home by Tuesday. Oscar Lane and Lucy Pierce wed Saturday in Washington and plan to reside on the groom’s farm west of Titus. Merle Stattler and Etta Baker wed last week. Several residents travel for Christmas shopping in Washington and return home for holidays.
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Titus Dee
Tom Carris
Titus
Franklin Center School
John Koehler
Rennie Dawson
George Klitt
West Chester
Oscar Lane
Lucy Pierce
Washington
Merle Stattler
Etta Baker
L. O. Beanblossom
Vivian Lemley
Davenport
O. R
Vane Houck
Della Neal
J. W. Comba
Christmas memories and civic notes from Mabie Grove
An Evening Journal editorial is cited on high prices for radiator repairs. Miss Maud Welte hosts a Maple Grove Christmas program with Santa Claus and a tree. Frank Arnold's mind illness returns. he seeks hospital care. The writer praises farm life and laments farmers moving to town. Auto radiator trouble and Bohemian readers of The Evening Journal are mentioned. Edison Chittendale records Sunday songs provided, with wishes for a Happy New Year.
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Evening Journal
Maud
Welte
Maple Grove
Santa Claus
Mabie Grove
Maude Welte
Frank Arnold
Mr. Pleasant Hospital
Frank
Richmond
Jane Arnold
Brother Farmer
Ed Kalloush
Jackson Township
Kalloush Brothers
Riverside
Kalloush
Fairview
Washington County
Edison Chittendale
Cardinal Newman
Beauchamp and Miss Pray Wed in Rural Celebration
Glenn Beauchamp and Miss Verle Pray were married last Thursday in a quiet rural ceremony. The event drew well wishes from their families as Beauchamp is noted as W. C. Beauchamp’s eldest son and a successful farmer. Local residents report a cheerful holiday mood with neighbors calling on Fairfield friends and shared greetings.
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Ray Bane
Fairfield
Esther Savage
Monroe
Clifford Savage
Ames
Belle Brinton
Grinnell
Lloyd Jones
Riley Grecian
D. K. Wentworth Place
Glenn Beauchamp
Verle Pray
Miss Bray
George Bray
Near Veo
Beauchamp
W. C. Beauchamp
Max Waterhouse
H. A. Woodford
Red Cross
Washington
Katherine Buxbaum
Mitchell
South Dakota
H. A. Engle
Anson Woodford
Clay Ladies Aid Society
Maple Grove Memory Prompted by An Intriguing Call
Maple Grove residents recall a curious memory sparked by a late December phone call. The short message hints at a small town anecdote connected to local routine and personal recollections.
Local Visitors and Christmas Relatives Share Time in Crawfordsville
Gladwin Ingham of Brighton visited Crawfordsville with friends on Thursday. W G Robertson travels to Valley City SD to see a sister ill. Cr Harrison, recently with the regular army, visits Mrs L L Teas. Mr and Mrs Earl Griffith of Washington spend Christmas with relatives. Miss Helen Gormley of Fairfield visits friends and relatives.
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Crawfordsville
Gladwin Ingham
Brighton
W. G. Robertson
Valley City
South Dakota
Cr. L. Harrison
L. L. Teas
Earl Griffith
Washington
Helen Gormley
Fairfield
County Churches Ainsworth M F F Sunday Schedule
Sunday school at 10 00 a m worship at 11 00 a m sermon The New Year Epworth League at 6 30 p m preaching at 7 32 30 p m Bible study class and prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Red Star race continues watch the Glad Hand class finish next Sunday Come out you are wanted
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Epworth League
Ainsworth Baptist Christmas Sermon and Sunday Services
All are cordially invited to attend our services Sunday December 28 1919. Morning subject God's Foolishness Evening subject Good Tidings A Christmas sermon Sunday school at 10 00 a m Bring your friends C E B Riddington Pastor.
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Ainsworth Baptist
C. EB. Riddington
Unclear Scribbles Prompt Quips From Boston Transcript
A fragmented quip from the Boston Transcript mocks trends in beverages and fashion with odd phrasing. It mentions Newsease and Ray as favored drinks and a green hair color as a near rival, then jokes about Peau Brummels and liver ailments.
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Boston Transcript
Urge Senate to Hasten Peace Ratification
A bipartisan coalition of 250 leading Americans from 40 states, including Taft, Wickersham, Lowell, and Catt, call on the U S Senate to ratify the peace treaty with Germany without delay. They warn delays risk new wars, domestic unrest, and danger to postwar recovery, urging immediate ratification to secure global peace and avoid reopening negotiations.
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New York
United States Senate
League
Senate
Taft
George W. Wickersham
Republcan
A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard
Charles C. Moore
San Francisco
George Gray
Wilmington
Del
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Harry A. Wheeler
Chicago
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Carrie Chapman Catt
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Cyrus H. K. Curtis
Philadelphia
Heber J. Grant
Mormon Church
Spdrgo
Washington
Committee On Foreign Relations
Germany
Chamber
Paris
Berlin
England
Shantung
China
League Between Nations
Japan
Mlinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
How Bees React to Colors and Odors
Be aware that dark colors provoke bees and a person in dark clothing should exercise caution around hives. Strong odors from perspiration or recent stable work also irritate bees, so avoid familiar approaches near the hive.
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Clintonville
On Being Natural and Freedom at the Banquet Table
The piece argues that true independence and living without affectation are rare acts best practiced at home with family. It contends many lack the nerve to sit at table and dip crusts into coffee, favoring social restraint over personal authenticity.
Caring for Foot Chopper Reduces Drainboard Marks
A user reports persistent dark marks on the drainboard from a food chopper. They seal the clamps with adhesive plaster, which prevents marks and withstands repeated washing, according to Good Housekeeping.
Paradise Love Verses Aid and Fear Cast Out
A small poetic note references Christina Rossetti and a line about loves meeting in paradise. It suggests themes of fear, aid, and inclusion with a hopeful tone and religious imagery.
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Paradise
Christina G. Rossetti
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