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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1949

Page

4

Annual School Board Meeting and Dinner Highlights

Twenty six attendees gathered for the annual school board and faculty dinner at seven last Tuesday. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs Owens with twenty wins each. low score award to Mrs Tomlinson. After a movie, the gym hosted a basketball mingle as teams prepared for upcoming games and sectional tournament in Winfield. Seniors promote the annual and plan a distinctively produced yearbook.

Home Economics Owens Tomlinson St. Mary’s of Riverside Winfield Olds Grandview

Calves Need Higher Protein in Feed Than Older Cattle

The article states calves require more protein in their ration than mature cattle to support growth and development. It notes nutritional needs differ by age and suggests adjusting feed formulations accordingly.

Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce Forms at Dinner Meeting

Nearly one hundred men attended the third dinner of the Ainsworth Business Men's Club at the Ainsworth Methodist church. The group voted to become a chamber of commerce aligned with the national body and named committees for a board of directors and membership. Seventy-one men signed as charter members with dues set at ten dollars for non-business farmers. The next dinner is planned for March 9 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are sold by Larry Trotter.

Business Men’s Club Ainsworth Washington County Ray Whitehead Ainsworth Business Men’s Club Ainsworth Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service Chamber of Commerce National Chamber Duane White William Trotter William Wulf Burke McCreedy Manford Rabenold Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce Chamber H. J. Gosling J. Ernest Wagner D. W. Lins R. A. Knupp John Elliott, Jr Lafe Klopfenstein C. M. Spessard Jess L. Tomlinson L. H. Trotter Lloyd M Ins Helen Hawkins Luella Schnoebelen Vera Simpson Lillian Simpson Gene Stephens W. D. Roberts Clark Pfeifer Everette Roberts Roy E. Wood Joe E. Wood Don Sands Dick Beenblossom Chas. T. Nash D. M. Arthur Paul Beard Robert Miksch Roland Rabenold M Miffford Rabenold David M. Edmondson Orville R. Thoma Earl R. Wool S. A. Stephens Herman Wagenknecht Glen Lord Arthur Havel L. E. Norris P. E. O'Connor Paul Hazelett L. L. Wilson Henry C. Wagenknecht Russel K. Jones Wm. L. McGinnis W. A. Trotter Kenneth Ornduff Glen Miller Erwin Wulf Mae Wallace G. W. Rademaker Grove Letts H. H. Stewart

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs Carson

Mrs Wayne Bitting hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Claude Carson with fifteen guests and eight children. Games and contests followed by refreshments. one angel food cake was decorated blue and the other pink. Mrs Dick Been blossom assisted. Go to New Orleans trip noted for Glen Miller couple heading to Mardi Gras.

Dick Beenblossom New Orleans Glen Miller

Ainsworth Shower and Club Meetings Chronicle

Ainsworth correspondent describes a post nuptial shower honoring Mrs. Robert McFarland and notes meeting activities of the U. P. church Ladies' Aid with plans for a dinner for business men. Reports on a Barbara Schneider wedding shower in Columbus Junction and local moves, plus Kensington Club proceedings and committee appointments totals.

Ainsworth Lee Norris L. C. Droll Art Havel Robert McFarland Ladies’ Aid Society U. P. Church Max White J. B. Pressly Albert Taylor John Viaria Clarence Pulse Lee Hunt Chas. Hazelett Clarence Richards Paul Hazelett Columbus Junction Barbara Schneider Wapello

Visit to Clinton by Beenblossom Family

Mr and Mrs Dick Beenblossom along with Judy and Stephen called on relatives in Clinton Sunday during their Enroute trip visiting several interesting places.

Dick Beenblossom Judy Stephen Clinton

Young Adult Class Plans Nursery At McGinnis Home

In Ainsworth on February 22 the women of the Methodist Episcopal Young Adult class met at W I McGinnis home. They approved opening a preschool nursery during services on March 6 with Mrs George Alexander in charge. Toys will be donated and rooms redecorated. Members will rotate duties alphabetically. A rook game followed the business portion and refreshments were served. A party is set for March 25 at teacher Richard Stephens home.

George Alexander Richard Stephens

Bridge Club Hosts Luncheon and Prize Remembrance

The Tuesday Bridge club met at Mrs. Clifford Thompson to play two tables. Prize winners included Mrs. Corbin Crawford with a high score, Mrs. Floyd Blankenhorn with a consolation, and Mrs. C. M. Spessard with a traveling prize. The hostess served a one course luncheon assisted by Mrs. Darby and Mrs. Floyd Blankenhorn. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Jesse Tomlinson.

Darby Jesse Tomlinson Corbin Crawford Floyd Blankenhorn C. M. Spessard Clifford Thompson Lucheon Clarence Richards

Local News Highlights Family Visits From Across States

Mrs J D Rabenold and relatives enjoy a Texas vacation in San Antonio. Mrs Laird Simpson Jr returns from Davenport after a week with relatives. The Boileaus host in Winfield while the Stone family visits Burling ton. Clifford Campbell visits Washington. Norris families spend a day in Bettendorf. Estella MecCaleb days with Floyd West in Washington.

Ainsworth J. D. Rabenold Donna Ripple Bandra Kay San Antonio Texas Laird Simpson, Jr Davenport Dick Lopshire Harry Boileau Alva Boileau Winfield Campbell Wm. Smylie Lee Norris Norbert Norris Patty Linda Washington Bettendorf Norval Norris Estella MecCaleb Floyd West

Ainsworth Couple Marks Ninth Wedding Anniversary

Friday, February 19, Mr. and Mrs. William Trotter celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Trotter and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. McGinnis. They enjoyed a 4 steak dinner at the Pines and later returned to the McGinnis home for cards with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McGinnis.

William Trotter Larry Trotter W. L. McGinnis the Pines McGinnis W. A. McGinnis

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Jane Addams the Methodist Church Eclipse Lbr. CO Ainsworth, IA Heck & Chic Repair Shop Fred Hawkins A.D. Brown Iness Men’s Club Richard Knupp W. D.roberts Henry Wagenknecht Mac Wallace Ernest Wagner Orville Thoma Mrs. Carson Answorth Wayne Bitting Claude Carson Beauty Shop Dick Sands Blair Wood Earl Wood Kensington Club Hilda Olds Claire Darby Ben Fitzgerald Norris Dea Jess Tomlinson Maurice Stone Tommy Burlington Everette Shearer Clifford Campbell Equitable Life INS. CO. OF Iowa Ainsworth, Iowa State Bank F.d.1.c Keith Genkinger Hazelett Bros Eclipse Lumber CO Heck Gesling Mgr Thompson Garage Max M. White Karo Libby P’apple Strong Hart del Monte Elliott’s Food Store
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