Ainsworth High School Vote Set Friday for District
Voters will cast ballots Friday March 1 from noon to 7 pm on Highland Community School District matters. Ainsworth polling at Town Hall Oregon District at Erwin General Store Highland Township Center School. Local speech contest results noted at Sigourney with multiple Division II and I ratings and a one act play.
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Highland Community
Ainsworth
Town Hall
Oregon
Erwin General Store
Highland Township
Center School
Sigourney
Madellen Pronza
Ainsworth Auditorium
Gary, Shirley
Karen Hixon
Columbus Junction
Lincoln
Legion Auxiliary Work Session Details
Legion Auxiliary members met at the Legion Hall with 13 members and guest Debbie Dea. They prepared carpet rag materials and scuffies, and shared a cooperative dinner. A March 19 all day session was planned to continue crafting. Olive Miksch delivered 12 scuffies to the VA Hospital in Iowa City.
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Ainsworth
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Debbie Dea
Willard McCracken
John Dea
C. A. Thompson
Gerard Megehelsen
Mt. Pleasant
Orie O'Connor
McCracken
Earl Schuerman
Harold Ross
WSCS Meeting in Edmondson Home Sets March Schedule
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met at Mrs Preston Edmondson's home with 14 present. Plans were set for World Day of Prayer on March 1 and a Methodist Men's supper on March 5. Meetings move to 9 a.m. at the parsonage starting March 19 for four weeks. Election of officials and two special membership pins were discussed. Hostesses and upcoming leaders were announced for the March 21 gathering.
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Alnsworth
Woman's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Preston Edmondson
Ers
W. D. Roberts
Methodist Woman Magazine
Tom Skubal
United Presbyterian Church
Fred Pfeifer
WSCS
Olive Mikseh
Missionary Education
Miksch
Roberts
C. A.thompson
World Federation of Methoxist Women
Gene Stephens
Pins
Beverly Bean
Charles D. Thompson
George Stout Jr
John Frame
Honor Fitzgeralds On 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fitzgerald celebrated their Golden Wedding with an open house at the Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon. Hostesses were daughters Grace Wood of Moline and Lois Richardson of Washington. Granddaughters helped,. guests viewed gifts and photos from 90 years ago. cake baked by Mrs. Richardson and decorated by Mrs. Dea.
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Ainsworth
Ben Fitzgerald
Sunda
Methodist Church
Orvis
Grace) Wood
Moline
Vernon
Lois) Richardson
Washington
Richardson
W. J. Dea
Lee Conry
Dea
Harold Ross
Ben Wieland
Wendy Richardson
Emma Barnett
Flossie Holmes
Hugh Hazelett
Agnes Bowman
G. F Trotter
Joe Wieland
Cedar Rapids
Melvin Wieland
Blanche Edmondson
Iowa City
Grace Stewart
del Farrier
Columbus. Junction
World Day of Prayer Service Friday at United Presbyterian
The World Day of Prayer theme More Than Conquerors guides a 7:30 p.m. service at United Presbyterian Church. Union event open to all residents with leaders Mrs Burke Merecoedy Gilbert Wood and several others. Rev. Brehmer and Rev. Simbro preside. piano by Mrs John Skubal. Methodist Junior Choir and United Presbyterian Junior Choral Group perform. Tracy Colton and Mike Koehler usher. Basement children’s service conducted by Mrs Robert Gerot. nursery overseen by Mrs Dale Roberts.
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Ainsworm
United Presbyterian Church
Burke Mereedy
Gilbert Wood
Pete Koehler
Preston Edmondson
Fred Pfiefer
Max White Sr
George Colthurst
Olive Mikseh
Louis Koeher
Tom Skubal
Ainsworth Locals Hold Meeting and Community Briefs
Ainsworth locals plan a 7 30 p m gathering at the Robert Greene home with Mrs William Simbro as co host. Reports on Great Christian Leaders of the Past to be followed by socializing at the Legion Hall Monday March 11 in Ames Linda Campbell of Washington will share Norway experiences.
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Ainsworth High School
Douglas
Arizona
Karen Coon
Karen
Douglas High School
Lloyd Ci
Standers
Robert Greene
William Simbro
Iunity
The
Legion Hall
Linda Campbell
Washington
Norway
Om Stirling
Mercy Hospital
Don Arrasmith
Nebr
Charles Jenkins
Quentin Jenkins
Ames
Mid - Vraine
Tug Schoor
Keokuk
Brad Kiesey
Judy Slemmons
Beverly Yoder
Pete Zimen
Doug Goschke
Sophs
Asian dinner closes church study on East Asia Rim
About 40 persons attended the Asian supper and final lesson of the Rim of East Asia course. Mrs Willard McCracken chaired the dinner with authentic dishes, chop sticks, and decorations by Mrs Preston Edmondson. Guest speaker John Wang from Formosa, a SUI teacher, praised the dishes and the hosts before concluding the study course.
Don Simmering Joins Ainsworth Beavers 4H Club
Don Simmering was welcomed as a new member of the Ainsworth Beavers 4H Club. Twelve members participated in the Monday night meeting led by Steve Stout with Tom Wagenknecht conducting the business session. Members received filler sheets for club books. The next meeting is scheduled for March 18 with Bill, Bob, and Jim Frame.
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Ainsworth
Don Simmering
Ainsworth Beavers
Steve Stout
Tom Wagenknecht
Raders
Bill
Bob
Jim Frame
Mrs Mac Wallace ROS Bridge Hostess Meeting
AINSWORTH ROS Bridge sub members met with Mrs M allace Wednesday. Mrs C Thompson was a guest. Bridge was played at two tables with Mrs Kenneth Ornduif and Thompson winning high score prize and the consolation prize. The next meeting will be with Mrs Paul Beard March 6.
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Ainsworth — Ros Bridge
Mallace
C Thompson
Kenneth Ornduif
Thompson
Paul Beard
Mid Prairie High Science Fair Planned for March 30
Mid-Prairie High plans a student center Science Fair on Saturday March 30 with committees formed. A film The Big Question was shown by Mr Statler. Student projects include Don Miller on Cosmic Rays and temperature and Donna Sehlabaugh on Tar and Nicotine effects on animal blood.
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Mid - Prairie Science Club
Statler
Don Miller
Donna Sehlabaugh
Connie Peterseim
Sandy Figgins
Pete Eimen
John Orr
Rusty Parcell
Bill Bauer
Tennage
Dick Stutzman
Brad Kiesey
Bob Hough
Terry Mangold
Rick Fry
Mike Patterson
Glenn Miller
Mardi Gras Climax In New Orleans Venues And Parade
Rex of Misrule reigns as New Orleans hosts the 83rd Mardi Gras with a 24 hour celebration. Revelers flood streets while a 24 float parade features bands from seven states and a stop at the Boston Club on Canal Street. Weather forecast calls for scattered rain and cool temperatures.
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New Orleans
UPI
Rex
Boston Club
Canal Street
Elks
Proteus
Sea God
New Books at Washington Public Library Cover Wide Range
Washington Public Library announces new titles including biographies of Einstein and JFK, history works on democracy and Ireland, art and science volumes, and child naming guides. Gifts and selections by the library board enrich the list, with notable items from Look Magazine and multiple donors.
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Washington's
Public Library
Library Board
Einstein
Peter Michelmore
America
Guadalcanal
Frederick Gehring
Our New Front Yard
Clifford D. Simak
Harry and
Bonaro Overstreet
John F. Kennedy
Manchester
Credos and Curios
James Thurber
Charles Barclay
Ralph Shan
U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Elliot Roberts
Vera Bailey
Ralph Shannon
Katherine Kinkead
Park Avenue
Louise Camuti
Christine Thompson
Ireland
Charles L. White
Art Linkletter
Baffin Land
Labrador
Hudson Strait
John T. Rowland
Thomas Dooley
Agnes W. Dooley
Mr. Wilson
McKinley
League of Nations
John Dos Passos
Nting
Wyman Residents Host Dinner Guests and Celebrations
Wyman residents hosted and visited during a weekend of family gatherings. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roberts of Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Carol Kramer of Winfield. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Humphreys and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Humphreys and boys at Ran's Cafe in Winfield for Mrs. Margaret Humphrey’s birthday. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Roger Aronholt and boys, Mrs. CA. Davis visiting Des Moines, and Elmer Hakanson and family from Iowa City.
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Donald Kracaw Wyman
Harvey Davis
Robert Roberts
Washington
T. Dewey
Sarah Davis
Carol Kramer
Winfield
Eddie Humphreys
Leslie Humphreys
Ran’s Cafe
Margaret Humphrey
Roger Aronholt
CA. Davis
Des Moines
Elmer Hakanson
Iowa City
Ralpi. Rees
Robert Weeber
Brumby Beauchamp
Danny
Rock Island
Illinois
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Dave McFarland
Legion Auxiliary
Midwest Gas Station
Everett
World Day of Prayer Service
Community Feed, Inc
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Blondie
Bair Ce WY League
Lloyd Coon
Douglas, Arnz
John P. Jones
Darold
Russell Jones
Mr. Jones
Milo Arthur
Mrs. Darold Jones
Allen
Linda
Esther Arthur
Cotter
Jim Stephens
Iowa State University
David Stepvens
Pearl
Myrtle Thoma
Richard Thoma
Waco
Texas
George Simpson
Prescott
Duane Allen
Omer
Simpson
Marlene Geyer
Rman
Andy Simpson
Mark
Larrympson
Phil
Offutt Air Force Base
Laird Simpson
Andy
Pat McDole
Arry
Paul TeBockhurst Joo
C.A. Thompson
A. D. Brown
Paul's Place
North Beach
Corpus Christi
Tex
Donna
McAllen
Milford McCreed
Roy Gerot
Pharr
Sandra Lay
Don Rabenold
Peggy Waters
Princess Ann, Md
Monmouth College
Beavers
Mac Wallace Ros Bridge
Mid-Prairie
Federal Civil Service
F.F.A
Student Council Distriet
Hicago
AFL
American Bar Association
Look Magazine
Gene Wolfsheimer
Twain
Anthony Eden
Walter Smith
Irwin Shapiro
Wyman
Abu Salam Aref
Dixie Dugan
Cevar Ema
Joe Ofeuass
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