Betty Lou Wood and Robert Stewart Wed in Ainsworth Church
Betty Lou Wood daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy E Wood and Robert Leroy Stewart son of Mr and Mrs Everett Stewart were married at 259 PM Sunday Dec 28 in the Ainsworth Methodist Church. Rev Carl Steetel officiated the double ring ceremony with white carnations gladioli and snapdragons at the altar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lou Wood
Roy E. Wood
Insworth
Robert Leroye Wart
Everett Stewart
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Carl Steetel
Maurine Stephens
Irene O'Trotter
Kenneth McConnell
Mr. McConnell
Kenneth Powers
Washington
Willard Wood
Gilbert Wood
Ainsworth
Robert Dill
Keota
Joe Wood
Don Sands
Charles Crott
Stewart
East Main Street
My Pal Gus Showcases Widmark Comedy Debut
Richard Widmark's first foray into comedy shines in Twentieth Century Fox's My Pal Gus bowing Wednesday at the State Theatre. Joanne Dru Audrey Totter co star with a warm tale of a father seeking his son's affection and a boy named George Winslow delivering sharp wit. Produced by Stanley Rubin and directed by Robert Parrish the film also features Fay and Michael Kanin penned secrecy with Joan Banks Regis Toomey Ludwig Donath Ann Morrison and Lisa Golm in supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Widmark
Twentieth Century-Fox
Pal Gus
State Theatre
Joanne Dru
Audrey Totter
Widmark
George Winslow
Fathorn
Gus
Stanley Rubin
Hollywood
Robert Parrish
Cry Wanger
Toucheis
Montezuma
Cary Grant
Grant
Fay
Michael Kanin
Tre Joan Banks
Regis Toomey
Ludwig Donath
Ann Morrison
Lisa Golm
Farmerettes 4-H Entertain Parents and Jackson Boys
The Farmerettes 4-H club hosted a Christmas party at the Farm Bureau building with parents and the Jackson Boys as guests. A potluck supper followed at 6 50 with music by Donna Sojka Patricia Horak and Mary Joann and a tap dance by Linda Knotek and Lucille Knotek. Officers were installed in a candlelight ceremony and Santa distributed gifts. The club plans a next meeting January 6 at Donna Sojka's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Farmerettes 4-H Club
Farm Bureau
Jackson Boys
Musi
Donna Sojka
Patricia Horak
Mary Joann
Donna Friese
Linda
Lucille Knotek
Joann Friese
Shirley Escher
Patricia Peiffer
Mrs Boyd Foster Hosts Informal Coffee Hour
Mrs Boyd Foster hosted a morning coffee hour at her home honoring Mrs Richard Dodder of Biloxi Mississippi and Ruth Dupuis of Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Foster
Richard Dodder
Biloxi
Ruth Dupuis
Mason City
Social Calendar Full Week of Local Club Meetings
All items for this column must be in by 10 a.m. No changes. Tuesday Word Weavers 7:30 p.m. Merle Bekels. bring typed friendship poems. West Chester Pythian Sisters 4:00 p.m. K. Vy hall. Wednesday Go Go club 1:50 p.m. Mrs. Vina Manuelester. Bethel Missionary Society 2 p.m. Myrtle Pearson. Presbyterian prayer service 9:30 a.m. at church. Thursday United Presbyterian annual New Year’s Cooperative dinner and congregational meeting 12 o’clock noon at the church. Meat and coffee furnished. Brine two dishes to pass and sandwiches. Friday Past Matron’s club 6:50 p.m. potluck at Masonic Temple. Rebekah Lodge 7:50 p.m. floor hall. WSCS Workshop 10 a.m. parlor of Methodist church. Volunteer luncheon at noon. Everyone welcome. Afternoon division of Western’s Missionary Societies of the church 2 p.m. Mrs. Walter Kyle. Mrs. Ira Smock assistant hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thesday Word Weavers
Merle Bekels
West Chester Pythian Sisters
K. VY. Hall
Vina Manuester
Bethel Missionary Society
Myrtle Vearson
Presbyterian Prayer Service
United Presbyterian
Masonic Temple
Rebekah Lodge
fOor
WSCS
Methodist Church
Vo Lnek Juncheon
Western’s Missionary Societys of
Ur Echurch
Walter Kyle
Ira Smock
Rural School Christmas Program Delights Riveride Students
The 15 pupils of the Riverside rural school near Brichton performed a Christmas program for families and friends on December 19. About 40 attendees watched as teachers Mrs Robert Kurtz guided carols recitations and plays. Students include Georgia Dickinson Merna Lowe Linda Wasson Alice Nash Sandra Loellier Janeenne Pickineon Lyvie Stacy Charles Lowe Susy Wasson Gary Nash Ronald Kilmore Larry Fedderson Lowell Stacy and Allen Loettier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riveride
Brichton
Robert Kurtz
Georgia Dickinson
Merna Lowe
Linda Wasson
Alice Nash
Sandra Loellier
Janeen Loetfier
Jeannette Pickineon
Lyvie Stacy
Charles Lowe
Susy Wasson
Gary Nash
Ronald Kilmore
Larry Fedderson
Lowell Stacy
Allen Loettier
White Shrine Bridge Group Meets at Temple
The White Shrine Bridge party was held Monday afternoon at the Masonic Temple with bridge at three tables. Mrs. Russell Goodwin held high score and Mrs. BE. B. Hammer was second. Refreshments were served. Hostesses were Mrs. Roy Sowash and Mrs. Hal Punta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Shrine
Masonic Temple
Russell Goodwin
BE. B. Hammer
Roy Sowash
Hal Punta
Harvey Families Celebrate Post-Christmas Dinner in Ainsworth
Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Harvey hosted the annual Christmas dinner for the Harvey families in Ainsworth. A noon cooperative meal followed by a children's Christmas exchange featured Diana Lynn, baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harvey, at the center of attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Harvey
Ainsworth
Harvey
Diana Lynn
Richard Harvey
Paul Harvey
Vera Diemerly
Preston Harvey
Lynn
Paula
Nora Faulkner
Phillip Kneen
Mollie Jane
Karla
Harvey Waegoner
Truman Hyeell
Trudy
Marsha
Wanda Bowden
Julia Dearing
Patricia Ann
Susan
Jimmy
Bobby
Beulah West
Lloyd Harvey
Joann Sanders
Keota
Aun
Willis Richards
Quitman Kers'n
Quitman Jr
Fordyce
Ark
Bruriington
Harold Messenger Sr
Charles Messenger
Quitman Kervin
Lawrence Crane
Terry Michel
Moline
Pvt
Larvrold Messenger Jr
Joyee Messencer
Maxine Crone
Don Frakes
Sam
Patients Remembered During the Holidays
Residents of the Vines Rest home appreciated holiday memories from friends including Christmas calls and gifts. A virtuous community caroling group brightened their day and Santa Claus visited. Ten patients are now located at the rest home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vines Rest Home
Santa Claus
Annual Meeting Notice for Inc Mutual Postrace Association
The Annual Meeting of Inc Mutual Postrace Association of Washington Iowa will be held at the association office in Washington Iowa. Directors from Caldwell Crawford Dutch Creek Knell River Jackson and Oregon townships will be elected. Secretary Chas Kennedy. Meeting date and details appear imperfect in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inc. Mutual Postrace Association
Washington
Iowa
Cadar
Crawford
Dutch Creek
Knells River
Jackson
Oregon
Chas
Kennedy
Holiday family dinners noted across Highland Center
Christmas and holiday gatherings are listed across several towns with multiple households hosting relatives and friends. Families from Eldon Sigourney Washington At Vernon Packwood Kalona and Ainworth shared meals at homes of Conry McCreedy Lasek Knottnerus and other local residents during Christmas week and weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Center
B. E. McCreedy
Carrie Rabenoid
Harry Rabenoid
Montezuma
Meio Lasek
R. U. Knottnerus
Lee Conry
End Airs
Eldon Conry
Paul Acton
Eldon
Robert Conry
Kermit Klopenstein
Washington
Glen Kliopfenstein
Ira Bender E Kalona
John Bender
EB. McCreen
Christmas Gift Exchange and Family Gatherings
Local families hosted Christmas events with gift exchanges and dinners. Notables include Mike Rich as Santa helper, multiple Rich and Rieh families from West Chester Ottumwa and Keota, and visits from Brooks and Lamb households. Generations gathered for meals and cards as relatives traveled from Cedar Rapids and Fordyce Arkansas back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Rich
Little Mike Rich
Santa
Mike
Peter
E. P. Rieh
D. J. Rieh
West Chester
Marvin
Mark
Dexter
Donald Davis
Bobby
Marcia
Cedar Rapids
Glenn ©. Davis
Brighton
FF. G. Rieh
Mike Rich
D. J. Rich
F. Jdrich
Peggy
Peggy and Mr. and Mrs. Ik. VY. Rieh
Mae Lamb
Ainsworth
Ottumwa
Jennetta Mar. Brooks
Harold Brooks
Felix St
Babs
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Robert Stewart
Alice Uckritz
Clinton
Richard Hartzell
Ainsworth High School
Davenport Russell
Maybelle’s
Mr. Stewart
Washington High School
Vanhandle
Amarillo
Texas
Iowa City
Weota
Mary
Best
Llowers
Floyd Sturgis
Florida
Wolf Floral Co
Kinjoy
Don Stone
Leo Stone
Gether
Nicola
Harmon
Kula Mae Coon
McCreed
Elden
Herbert Campbell
Ftataily
Charles Gentins
Ainworth
Mina Pailnsgrove
Crawfordsville
Walter McClellan
Paul Wheeler
Bea
Claire Mullen
Wyman
Earl Mullen
Junior Mullen
Winfield
Frances Jane Casey
Das Tnport
F. L. Casey
Janet Rae Richards
Donna Virginia Sanders
Alfred Kroymann
Kathleen
Kraig
Howard Altenbernd
George
Myrtle Frank
Valley
Charles Chucehill
Lyle
Cloxvece Zieglowsky
Clyde Knight
Shelby Jean
Chrisias
Brody
Store For Men & Boys
Santos Hernandez, Mgr
Warren Dare
Miyveelf
Paul R
Ada Ae
Osincup
Bob Minick
Edith Yeoman
Kern Kimmel
Edgar Porter
Pauline Kolosick
Warren Graff
Howard Hedlund
W. M. Boyer
W. O. Moberly
F.C. Broadgate
Trice
Kolynos
Mdot AG
Rothschild’s
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