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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1950

Page

5

Ainsworth School Newslets Plans for Music Contest

Four small groups from Ainsworth will enter the state contest at Centerville with a mix of trio sextette mixed quartet and boy s quartet while the girls glee club enters as the only large group. They list selections and the students involved. The sidelights note Wanita Owens and a senior girl known for wit. Coach McElhinney led teams to six straight victories as preparations for county and state tournaments continue.

Centerville Girl’s Glee Club Joshua Battle of Jericho Rosemary Jenkins Peggy Koehler Judy Quinn Meda Owens Maridee Orris David Stout Jim Thoma Willard Wood Dale Roberts Wanita Owens McElhinney

Mrs. Hunt Hosts Ladies Aid Event at United Presbyterian

Mrs. Homer Hunt welcomed members of the Ladies Aid society of the United Presbyterian church after Thursday afternoon services. Mrs. Lee Hunt led devotionals and Mrs. Alvae Sands led prayer. Plans were made for a public turkey and baked ham supper on February 9 with workers assigned in the kitchen and dining room. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Hunt and Mrs. Roland Hawkins.

Lee Hunt Alvae Sands Hunt Roland Hawkins

Martha Circle Meets With Mrs Klopfenstein

The Martha Circle of the WSCS at Ainsworth Methodist met Thursday afternoon with fourteen members and two Iowa City guests, Mrs. Lynn Allen and Mrs. Austin Evans. Mary Townsend led devotions while Mrs. W L McGinnis guided the program and business session. Plans were made for the WSCS lunch at the Jennings sale hosted by Grace Stone and the co hostesses.

Ainsworth Martha Circle WSCS Jennings Grace Stone

Young Adults Meet At Edmondson Farm Home

Correne Edmondson will host the Ainsworth Methodist Sunday school young adult class at her Cotter area farm home one mile north on Wednesday evening January 25. Richard Stephens teaches the class.

Ainsworth Correne Edmondson Ainsworth Methodist Sunday School Cotter Richard Stephens

Mrs Tomlinson To Head Kensington Club Group

Officers were elected for the coming year at the Kensington club meeting in Ainsworth. Mrs Jess Tomlinson was named president with Grace Stone as vice president and Mrs Ben Fitzgerald as secretary treasurer. рож

Ainsworth Kensington Club Mae Spessard Claire Darby Jess Tomlinson Grace Stone Ben Fitzgerald

Ainsworth Legionnaires Attend County Legion Meeting

Daryl Pearson county commander Virgil Hering county adjutant Gilbert Wood Ainsworth Legion commander and several auxiliary leaders attended the county Legion meeting. Initiations included Mrs Hazelett Miss McFarland and Mrs Meeks, with other members listed from Ainsworth.

Ainsworth Legionnaires Daryl Pearson Virgil Hering Gilbert Wood Ainsworth Legion Charles Simpson Lee Hunt Darold Jones R. E. McFarland Mabel Gosling al Hazelett Dolores McFarland Everette Meeks Glen Miller Hazelett McFarland Meeks

Sorosis Club Meets With Mrs. W. L. McGinnis

The Sorosis club held its January meeting at Mrs. W. L. McGinnis's country home in Ainsworth. President Mrs. Herbert Campbell presided and introduced the program Legislation of Interest to Women. Mrs. Campbell discussed bills in Congress affecting women. Refreshments were served by Mrs. W. A. McGinnis.

Sorosis Club Ainsworth Herbert Campbell Campbell Congress Britain

Women of Young Adult Class Meet Friday

The Young Adult class of the Methodist church met Friday at Mrs. John Frame’s home. They socialized and planned a Wednesday party at Correne Edmondson’s north of Cotter. Hostess aided by Mrs. Larry Trotter served refreshments.

Ainsworth The Methodist Church John Frame Correne Edmondson Cotter Larry Trotter

Ainsworth Locals Share News At Multiple Gatherings

Local residents such as Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hunt and Mrs. Kari Mescheisen visited Des Moines while others welcomed a new granddaughter Barbara Jean Wyman born January 16 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wyman of Canoga Park California. Additional gatherings included visits to Rubio and Davenport and notices of health, birthdays, and church events among area families.

Lee Hunt Kari Mescheisen Des Moines Homer Coppock Jess Tomlinson Barbara Jean Wyman Robert Wyman Canoga Park Calif

European Recovery Slow After War Observed

Mrs. Lucille Rellers reported to the Washington Rotary Club that Europe shows slow recovery from the war. She noted France and Italy easing back, the US aiding Italy, and Britain facing austerity as she detailed travels from Paris to Capri, Pompeii, Naples, Venice, Milan, Switzerland, and beyond.

United States Lucille Rellers Washington Europe Rellers Washington Rotary Club Capri Pompei Naples Venice Milan Switzerland Holland Denmark Sweden Norway England

Breakfast dairy special with pasteurized homogenized milk

An old time advertisement promotes pasteurized homogenized milk for breakfast. It lists prices: 16 cents quart, 25 cents pint, and calls to phone for delivery. The message emphasizes provincial dairy products and local service.

Mat Wehrs Return To Home From California

Mr and Mrs Mat Wehr Raymond Dorothy and Virginia of west of Washington returned from a month in Paso Robles California with Mr and Mrs Edward J Wehr Jonnie and Margaret Ann. They visited the Grand Canyon Boulder Dam Monterey Big Sur redwoods Sa linas Valley and the San Miguel mission. They dined with Bernard Gretter and at the White Spot cafe and fished off San Diego with Lt Richard M Wehr.

Mat Wehr Raymond Dorothy Virginia West of Washington Paso Robins Calif Edward J. Wehr Jonnie Margaret Ann Grand Canyon Boulder Hoover Dam California Bernard Gretter White Spot Cafe Monterey Big Sur Park Salinas Valley Slate Morrow Big Beach Morrow Rock High Rock San Giguel Mission Bil Clossen

Essential in dairy quality is cleaning and sterilizing equipment

The article emphasizes washing and sterilizing all dairy utensils to ensure high quality milk and cream. It warns that improper hygiene can compromise product safety and taste, urging strict adherence to cleanliness standards across dairy operations.

Notable Trimmings Found At Edward Wehr Home

Trimmings observed at the Edward Wehr residence accompany a broader display of decor and personal items. The gathering included various household pieces and mid level adornments.

Night Mass at St Rose’s in Paso Robles

Local church schedule notes night mass at St Rose’s Catholic Church in Paso Robles with service details and community observance info.

St. Rose's Paso Robles

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Ainsworth School Newslites Ld Man Winter Dr. Hess U.S. Department of Agriculture Sand’s Store Mrs. Hunt Ladies Aid Edmondson Keith Genkinger A. D. Brown Mrs. Tomlinson Omi Edmondson Cora Ida Hunt Darby Legion W. A. McGinnis John Paul Ellinger Atkinson S. A. Marsh Ralph Tomlinson Packwood Mrs Austin Evans Mary Beth S. A. Stephens Mr. Evans Mitchell, South Dakota Thompson's Wmip Bowden Moore’s Thompson Chevrolet Sales & Service A. E. Mowrer Rubio Lafe Klopfenstein Harry Sprinker Dundee Ill Ethel Henderson Mahaska County Hospital Oskaloosa J. E. Freeland Donald Freeland New Sterling, Ill Jasper Thompson Joan Mr. Freeland L. A. Stephens John Stephens Fairfield Herbert Rich and Son John William Crawfordsville Robert Sant State University of Town United Presbyterian Church Fred Walker Oakdale J. B. Pressly Harold Nichols Davenport Mrs. Nichols Nate Crawford J. E. Turner John Montgomery Anna Sandra Whittaker Walter Bean Majel Arthur C. M. Spessard Emma Walker Mr. Pressly Mrs. Chapman Griffith-Hedberg Joe Palooka Ham Fisher Mussell Champ Mat Wehrs Raymond Wehr Jimmy Thompson Fenee San Diego Richard M. Wehr de Soto Desoto and Plymouth DeSoto Groucho Marx CBS Edward Wehr Aslam Willston HAY & Grain John Deere G. P Oliver Clinton Renae & Stratton John Deere Sioux Walter P. Miller John Butler Don Burger
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