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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1950
Page
4
Twenty one married women from Ainsworth attend weekly sewing sessions at Mrs. Gene Stephens home. The group shares skills from quilting to garment making, emphasizes neat stitches and machine repair knowledge, and notes several members and their projects. Next meeting is planned with Mrs. Carl O’Beirn.
Bill Trotter reports on farming meetings in Ottumwa Davenport and Cedar Rapids. Seed oats corn and timothy seed prices and stocks are discussed along with Jamesway hog feeders. A cub reporter notes lightning killed three cows of Ike Davis named Rosie Isabel and Mabel with names required in writing.
Mrs. Iva McMullen of Oskaloosa entertained the Lincoln Street Club at the Shearers home. The group enjoyed social time and refreshments in the afternoon. Mrs. McMullen formerly belonged to the club when she lived in Ainsworth.
The Susan nah circle of the Ainsworth Methodist church met with Mrs. Claude Carson on Thursday afternoon to study Japan as the topic. Mrs. Don Sands led devotions and Mrs. Wayne Bitting conducted the lesson. Leader Mrs. Larry Trotter and hostesses Mrs. Roy Wood and Mrs. Larry Trotter planned a farm sale lunch and served refreshments.
The Legion auxiliary met with Mrs. Lee Hunt and her daughter Hazel in Ainsworth. Tuesday evening 13 members were present. Mrs. Hunt, president, led the business session and the group voted to give $5 to the March of Dimes. A potluck supper was planned for February at Mrs. R. B. McFarland’s home. Refreshments closed the event.
WSCS members will meet Friday January 27 at 1 30 p m in the Ainsworth Methodist social hall replacing the usual Thursday session. The program theme is The Whole of Love Is My Answer led by Neva Campbell with worship by Agnes Miksch. Leona Roberts hosts with helpers Joella Gerdes Lucille Frame Georgena White Dee O Beirn Kate O Beirn Eva Blankenhorn. Bring school supplies for Japan and Martha circle offers 25 cent gifts for sale.
Ted Hutchcroft 18 of Mediapolis will be main speaker at the Chamber of Commerce dinner in the Ainsworth Methodist church on Wednesday February 1. He spent last summer on a British farm and has spoken across Iowa. KBUR in Burlington will air his remarks. Tickets are $1 at local banks and markets. Jane Whitehead will provide piano entertainment.
About 40 Legionnaires, their wives and auxiliary members attended a roast venison dinner at the Legion hall. Venison was supplied by Rabenold and prepared by Mrs. Rabenw TM. The menu included potato chips, baked beans, pickles, cake and coffee.
A local sports brief notes Walt Mc Farland scoring four points in a recent league basketball contest. The item highlights his shooting and mentions the shop’s handle inventory and repair services, including sharpening scissors.
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