Hogs Bought and Sold at Ainsworth Station Spotlighted
Mike Flenner and family run a hog buying station on highway 92 near Ainsworth with the Jones brothers handling trucking to Davenport. Since 1934 the operation has averaged 35,000 hogs a year, with prices tied to grade from 5 1 2 to 20 cents per pound and year round marketing across several sites including Morning Sun and Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
T. A
Mike) Flenner
Richard Hotle
Mike Flenner
Cudahy Bros
Cudahy
Wisconsin
Mike
Jones Brothers
Oscar Mayer
Davenport
Flenner
Hotle
T. A. Flenner
Morning Sun
Columbus Junction
Clean Up Day Slated by WSCS at Ainsworth Church
Ainsworth Methodist Church hosts a WSCS Clean Up Day all day with events starting at 9 a.m. Lunch at noon. women asked to bring their own. Needed items include sweepers brooms dust mops and wax. rumors say tall men may help with ladders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Darold
Davenport
Ainsworth
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Sunday School Meeting Planned Next Monday
Ainsworth Methodist Sunday school teachers and officers meet Monday January 15 at 7 30 p m. Fred Pfeifer and Larry Campbell general superintendents will lead the meeting. Nate Crawford was a holiday visitor at the Harold Nichols and Mrs Ela Crawford home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aixsworth
Ainsworth
Fred Pfeifer
Larry Campbell
Nate Crawford
Harold Nichols
Mrs. Ela Crawford
Bible Presentation Opens Youth Session At Ainsworth Church
A new Bible was presented at Sunday night youth fellowship at Ainsworth Methodist Church. Committee in charge included David Stout Charlene Romaine and Charles Thompson. Worship leader was Bob Elliott Rev Carl Steefel led juniors and seniors in a discussion on What Do You Mean When You Say Jesus. Additional topics to follow include sin the holy spirit heaven hell and the devil. Devotional leader January 14 is George Stout with Maurine Stephens on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Ainsworth Methodist Church
David Stout
Charlene Romaine
Charles Thompson
Bob Elliott
Carl Steefel
George Stout
Maurine Stephens
Chamber Dinner Set For Wednesday Evening
Chamber of commerce members and friends are reminded of a dinner at the Methodist Church on Wednesday January 10 at 7 p m Dr A C Peterson Washington county veterinarian will show pictures of a western Canadian fishing trip and speak on his experiences A group of grade school children will present a brief musical program.
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Ainswort Chamber of Commerce
A. C. Peterson
Washington County
Bridge Party Held At McGinnis Home Monday
Mr and Mrs W L McGinnis hosted a New Year s bridge party at their home with five tables in play. Larry Trotter and wife won high score prizes while Kenneth Ornduff and Corbin Crawford earned low prizes for women and men respectively. Refreshments were served by Mrs W A McGinnis Mrs Claude Kilgore and Mrs Ornduff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
W. L. McGinnis
Larry Trotter
Kenneth Ornduff
Corbin Crawford
W. A. McGinnis
Claude Kilgore
Ornduff
Evans Family Attends Wedding at Algona
FAFAVIEW Iowa reports the Evans family attending the wedding of Kathleen Evans to Ralph Tingley in Algona. The piece notes accompanying visits and guests including Ed Rees family, Johnnis Evans of Chicago, Stan Miller, Earl Monson, Arvid Anderson, Leland Olson, Roy Kennedy, Dale Darbyshire, and Charles Cannon among other local social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Blankenhorn
Fafaview
J. W. Evans
Kathleen
Ralph Tingley
Wheaton, Ill
Algona
Ed Rees
Johnnis Evans
Chicago
Oliver Reese
Arvid Anderson
Leland Olson
Burlington
Iowa City
Anderson
Roy Kennedys
Swedesburg
Dale Darbyshire
Charles Cannon
Winfield
H. L. Wittrig
Ainsworth Locals Note Community Happenings
Local residents recount visits and family news. Ainsworth families traveled to Keokuk for New Year dinner with the Campbells of Washington. Mrs Freeland improves after illness and joins breakfast. United Presbyterian church observes communion with four new members. Ainsworth chapter OES to install officers January 10 at Masonic hall. New Year potluck at church with music and films. Quentin Jenkins returns to Iowa State College after holidays. Louis Nordyke on Navy leave from Paris Island. Mrs Jasper Thompson returns from Alaska to care for mother. Neal Sands visits then returns to Arlington New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smylie
Clifford Campbell
Washington
Keokuk
Herb Letherberg
J. E. Freeland
D. D. Stephens Jr
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Ainsworth
O.E.S
Masonic Hall
United Presbyterian Church
New Years
Quentin Jenkins
Iowa State College
Ames
Charles Jenkins
Louis Nordyke
Navy
Paris Island
North Carolina
Jasper Thompson
Alaska
J. S. Freeland
Neal Sands
Arlington
N. J
Mrs. A. E.*sands
New Year Socials Round Crawfordsville Area
Washington residents Mr and Mrs Darbyshire and family shared a New Year dinner at Wayne Knupps. Floyd Blankenhorn and Donald Blankenhorn plus Donna and Jackie visited the Hustons for New Year’s Day. Henderson Monson and the Federated church group hosted a New Year dinner in Crawfordsville. Dale Darbyshire joined a pancake supper at Pleasant Hill church. Earl Monson drove Don to Iowa City for college. Pat Edgar returned to her residence.
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Carl Schneider
Washington
Darbyshire
Lyle and
Allan
Wayne Knupp’s
Darbyshire’s
Floyd Blankenhorn
Donald Blankenhorn
Donna
Jackie
Clyde Huston
Robert Henderson
Earl Monson
Federated Church
Crawfordsville
William Edgar
Dale Darbyshire
Pleasant — Hill Church
Don
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Pat Edgar
Hazel Hunt Hosts 1942 Graduating Class Reunion
Hazel Hunt entertained members of her graduating class of 1942 at her home during part of the holiday break. Attendees included John Koehler, Theological seminary student in Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. John Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Richardson and family. Connie Stephens of Chicago. Absent were Bob Koehler and Dallas Swisher who is stationed in Texas. Refreshments were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Hazel Hunt
John Koehler
Theological Seminary
Pittsburgh
John Walker
Vern Richardson
Washington
Connie Stephens
Chicago
Bob Koehler
Dallas Swisher
Texas
Cedar Clipper 4 H club meets with Mrs Crawford
Cedar Clipper 4 H club members respond to roll call with a note on school lunch menus. Ruth Witthoft presides as plans form for a skating party January 22 at Kalona with the Cedar Chips boys club. Mrs Crawford demonstrates bran muffins and serves refreshments after recreation.
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Cedar Clipper 4-H Club
Maurice Crawford
Kalona
Cedar Chips Boys Club
Ruth Witthoft
Proper Care Tips for Washing Crystal Dishware
Wash crystal in warm, light suds of mild soap or detergent to preserve beauty. Avoid sudden temperature changes by not plunging crystal from hot to cold or from cold to hot water.
Cedar Falls School Work and Ames Visit Note
The record notes school work at Cedar Falls on Tuesday and Bob Evans returning to Ames. Mr and Mrs William Edgar and family visited Homer Maver's home in West Chester on Friday.
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Cedar Falls
Bob Evans
William Edgar
Homer Maver
West Chester
Mrs. Ornduff Wins High Bridge Prize at Club Meeting
Mrs. Kenneth Ornduff won the high score prize while Mrs. Claude Kilgore took the travel prize and Mrs. Paul Beard received the consolation prize during the R.O.S. bridge club gathering held Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. W. A. McGinnis. One guest, Mrs. W. L. McGinnis, attended. The hostess served a one course luncheon assisted by her daughter in law.
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Ainswuklh
Kenneth Ornduff
Claude Kilgore
Paul Beard
R.O.S. Bridge Club
W. A. McGinnis
W. L. McGinnis
Former Ainsworth Man Dies in New Mexico
Word has been received of the death of Rev. H. B. McCrory of Delta Colorado. He died Saturday in Carlsbad New Mexico and burial will be in Delta. McCrory was pastor of the United Presbyterian church in Ainsworth in the 1920s and is survived by his wife and a son Ladine.
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Ainsworth
H. B. McCrory
Delta
Colo
Carlsbad New Mexico
Ronald Rogers Stars In Panacea Show At Iowa City
Ronald Rogers son of Supt and Mrs Rog ers of Ainsworth starred in the Panacea show after the Purdue Iowa basketball game. The sophomore liberal arts student at the university played the singing sailor in In the Pink and sang Song of the Wannaku Maidens.
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Ainsworth
Ronald Rogers
Mr Rogers
Purdue-Iowa
Ronald
Lincoln Street Club Meets in Weber Home
Mrs. Charles Weber hosted seven Lincoln Street club members and one guest, Mrs. Karl White, Friday afternoon at the Weber home. Members spent the afternoon visiting. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs. M. F. Hawkins. Conte luncheon was served with assistance from Mrs. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Street Club
Weber Home
M. F. Hawkins
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Delco
General Repair Service
Thompson
Chevrolet Sales & Service
Sai As
Max M. White
del Monte
Elliotts Food Store
WSCS
Tare
Chamber
McGinnis
Evans
Mrs
Stan Miller
Keith Genkinger
Illinois Nut
Kentucky Egg Coal
Illinois Furnace
Kentucky
Kentucky Stoker Coal
Indiana Stoker Coal
Eclipse Lumber Company
Glen Miller
Art
Ainsworth, Ja
Ainsworth State Bank
Ainsworth Meat
Mrs. Ornduff
New Mexico
Big Boss
CHIC
Henry Wagenknecht
Ainsworth, Towa
Kent Baby Beef
Murphy
Kent
Beenblossom Feed & Grain
Abudgey
van Camps Pork
Cea
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