Early Life of John Elliott Ainsworth Merchant
Ainsworth profile of John Elliott traces a Chicago South Side upbringing from selling newspapers at seven to early work in a brokerage and grocery business. Born at 63rd and Stony Island, Elliott was the eighth of ten children, educated at Englewood High and two years at the University of Chicago, with immigrant parents and family labor shaping his early years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Elliott
Ainsworth Merchant
Chicago
South Side
Ainsworth
John
63Rd
Stony Island
Englewood High School
University of Chicago
Chicago U
L. 8S. Nachman
Art's Electric Service Wiring and Rewinding
Art's Electric Service at 137 Ainsworth, IA offers wiring and motor rewinding services. Local customers can contact for electrical repairs and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art’s Electric Service
Ainsworth, Ia
One Legged Watchman Describes Rail Collision and Policy Fray
A courtroom tale contrasts federal policy fights over farm production and pricing with a humorous witness who recalls two trains on a collision course. Separately, a market bulletin notes steady to lower feed ingredient prices, tight meat scraps supply, rising hog feed demand, and fertilizer concerns amid potash strikes. Oats and aluminum scoop supplies are also reported.
From Rowdy Kids to Local Merchant John Elliott
John Elliott, once a railroad commissary clerk and timekeeper in Michigan, grew into a Chicago area grocery store manager and owner. He built a self service shop at Ainsworth in 1945, later expanding to the former post office, with his son John Jr. and family, while maintaining church and cultural ties.
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John
Consumer's
Kroger’s
55Th and Racine
Stockyards
Maxine Stephens
Ainsworth
Chicago
Maxine
Iowa
al Capone
72Nd and
Prairie
Capones
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Jewel Food Store
Jewel
Effie McCreedy
John Jr
Louise Ballou
Ainsworth Masonic Officers Installed
Ainsworth lodge rooms hosted the installation of Masonic officers on Monday evening January 9. Installed were Duane Whi as worshipful master Don Lins senior warden Bryce Lord junior warden Orville Thoma secretary Blaine Hawkins treasurer Glen Lord senior deacon Tlohn Walker junior deacon Fred Hawkins senior sentinel Harold Gesling junior sentinel Howard Stewart tyler.
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Ainsworth
Ainsworth Lodge
Duane Whi
Don Lins
Bryce Lord
Orville Thoma
Blaine Hawkins
Glen Lord
Tlohn Walker
Fred Hawkins
Harold 3Esling
Howard Stewart
Tyler
Ainsworth News Notes Local Health and Visits
Clair Guinn of Pierce is a patient in Norfolk after surgery on Saturday and is recovering satisfactorily with plans to return home. He lived northeast of Ainsworth for two years before moving to Nebraska two years ago. Mr and Mrs B M O Beirn attended the weed and pest control conference in Des Moines and visited S J States. Mrs May Lamb spends this week with her friend Mrs Mina Paulsgrove.
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Ainsworth
Clair Guinn
Pierce
Nebraska
Norfolk
Nebra
B. M. O’beirn
Des Moines
S. J. States
Mrs. May Lamb
Mrs
Mina Paulsgrove
Circles of WSCS Meet at Ainsworth Methodist Church
Martha circle gathers Thursday afternoon at Mrs Lafelopfenstein home with Grace Stone as co host. Susannah circle meets at Mrs Claude Carson home with co hosts Mrs Larry Trotter and Mrs Roy Wood. Devo tions and lessons led by Mrs Orie O Connor and Mrs Jess Tomlinson for Martha circle and Mrs Don Sands and Mrs Wayne Bitting for Susannah circle.
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Ainsworth
Martha
Susannah
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Lafelopfenstein
Grace Stone
Claude Carson
Larry Trotter
Roy Wood
Orie O'Connor
Jess Tomlinson
Don Sands
Wayne Bitting
Mrs Frame Hosts Young Adult Class At Country Home
Mrs John Frame will entertain the ladies of the young adult class of Ainsworth Methodist Sunday school at her country home Friday afternoon January 20. Each lady is asked to bring sewing as discussion centers on church projects. Last year a nursery was equipped in the basement.
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Ainsworth
John Frame
Ainsworth Methodist Sunday School
Ann O'Connor Honored at Surprise Party
Ann O'Connor was honored at a surprise party by the senior youth fellowship of Ainsworth Methodist church. The event was held last Wednesday at her Washington home. Fourteen youths attended, with games and refreshments provided after a time of visiting. Ann and her parents formerly lived in Ainsworth.
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Ainsworth
Ann O'Connor
Bassler couple vacationing in Arizona at Phoenix
Dr. C. E. Bassler and wife are spending the winter in Phoenix after attending the Arizona state veterinary society meeting in Phoen ix. He reports freezing nights and warmer noons, traveling by car via Lake of the Ozarks Independence Kansas Stillwater Oklahoma Hereford Texas and Las Cruces New Mexico.
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Ainsworth
C. E. Bassler
Arizona State Veterinary Society
Phoenix
Basslers
Lake of Ozarks
Independence
Kansas
Stillwater
Oklahoma
Hereford
Texas
Lax Cruces
New Mexico
Sewing Club Meeting at Larry Trotter Home
A sewing club met at the home of Mrs Larry Trotter in Ainsworth. Mrs Dick Harvey was introduced as a newcomer. Members spent the afternoon sewing and socializing and refreshments were served at the close.
Ainsworth Notes Local Moves And Visits
Ainsworth residents report hospital transfers and daily visits. Frank Henderson moved from Washington county hospital to University hospital in Iowa City. condition unchanged. Families and guests include Norris in Newton, Kennedy, Shearer, Baker, Hall, Altman, Stone, and others visiting Davenport, Burlington, Cedar Falls, and Packwood. Local drives and social events noted with Masons, Eastern Stars installation, and church activities.
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Frank Henderson
Washington County Hospital
University Hospital
Iowa City
Everette Shearer
H. D. Baker Jr
Cedar Falls
Bill Hall
Fairfield
Vane Altman
Packwood
Maurice Stone
Tommy
Burlington
Ainsworth Chamber To Meet February 1
The Ainsworth chamber of commerce dinner is set for February 1 with tickets from Ainsworth State Bank and Ainsworth Meat and Locker. The Methodist church ladies will serve. Ted Hatchcroft of Merlipolis will be principal speaker. He spent last summer on a British farm and is farm service director at station KBUR Burlington. High school students are welcome.
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Ainsworth
Chamber of Commerce
Ainsworth State Bank
Ainsworth Meat and Locker
Ladies of Methodist Church
Ted Hatchcroft
Merliapolis
Ted
KBUR
Burlington
Edible by-products of hogs constitute two percent
A news note states that only about two percent of a hog's live weight becomes edible by-products, highlighting the limited share of usable portions from the animal.
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James T. Farrell
Farrell
Joe Elliott
Jim English
Jim
Methodist
Ployee
Bob
Pat
Cotter Consolidated School
Wrench Stilson
The
Tove Master Plumbers Assocition
Ainsworth Masonic
Ainsworth News
Elliott's
Iraq
Elliott's Food Store
WSCS
Methodist Church
Ann O’connor
Dr. Bassler
Arizona
Sewing Club
Lee Norris
Newton
Dick Kennedy
Richard Beenblossom
Davenport
Paul Hazelett
Ladies Aid of
United Presbyterian Church
Homer Hunt
Lee Hunt
Masons and
Eastern Stars
Columbus Junction
Alma Mason
Catleboro
Mass
James Mason
Claire Darby
Eugene Stephens
Robert L. McFarland
Gilman
Vermont
Bruce McFarland and Son
Johnnie Rath
Washington
Mr. Rath
Southwest
Edna Shellander
Longview
William Gentzler
Michael
Monte
Aledo
Ill
Shellander
Old Man Winter
Ainsworth Meat
Ainsworth Chamber
Dave Armstrong
Bridge
Je Rtf
Max M. White
Thompson
Chevrolet
Henry Wagenknecht
Ainsworth, Iowa DeKalb
Boden
Hew
Shell
Moore’s Service Station
Soned Lumber — and
Eclipse Lumber Company
Heck Gesling
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