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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1962

Page

4

Crossing upgrade benefits county and Ainsworth school district

At a dangerous railroad crossing near the Glenn Witt farm southwest of Ainsworth, the county and the Ainsworth school district jointly funded and executed earthwork to widen sightlines. Three county trucks and school board equipment moved material to the football field area, saving about $9,000 vs installing signals, while enabling a 100 yard field.

Ainsworth Journal Bob Elliott Rock Island Glenn Witt Washington County Dale Johnston George Koehler William Simbro Russell Jones George Colthurst County Board of Supervisors Lloyd Walker Charles Ashby W. C Bill) Robertson Mr. Johnston

Rural Suburbs Notice From Washington Iowa Paper

Published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4. Entered at second class matter under Act of March 3 1873 at Washington Iowa post office. Leased wire from United Press and state press associations. Carrier rates listed.

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bruce Cowden Howard Hazen Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Ass Audit Bureau of Circulations

Ainsworth Community Clubs Active This Week

Local clubs and groups fill the week with meetings and events. Bridge at Mrs. Lee Norris’s home features guests from Washington, and prizes awarded to Mrs. Kenneth Ornduff and Mrs. Orie O'Connor. The Ainsworth Beavers 4-H demoed nest box construction and gun safety. Community organizations gather for church, library hours, picnics, and a Daily Vacation Bible School planning meeting at the United Presbyterian church.

Ainsworth Beavers Ainsworth Beaver 4-H Club Bill Wagenknecht Steve Stout Joe White Bill Frame Ames Bruce Davis Westminster Guild of Cotter Presbyterian Church John Morris Stanley Arthur Bill Jones Russell Jones Glen Quigley Roseann Davis United Church of Christ Japan Wm. Foggs Amelia Lyle Duncan Don Sands Sam Murphy Columbus Junction Park 4 Corners Club Glen Lord Don Akins Peoria Nellie Akins Kirksville Willard McCracken Martha Cameron Son B Madison Wis Martha W. A. McGinnis R. L. Drury Minnesota Drury Wesley Hospital Chicago Michael Drury Court House Washington Harold Booth Connie Bob Myers Fairfield C. B. Reed Charles H. Thompson Becky Ricky C. A. Thompson Ainsworth Town Hall W. J. Masson Ed Barker Patricia Eddie Olive Miksch Orie O'Connor Glen Gerats Gerats Larry O'Connors Orie O’connors Ralph Tomlinson Stockton Owen White Jess Tomlinson George Alexander Minneapolis Ron Ornduff Robert Waters Burlington Ornduff Saunders Park Mt. Pleasant R. O. S. Club David Stephens Gene Stephens Ed Stout Baby Ill George Stout, Sr

Keota couple wed in double ring ceremony

Miss Jerolyn Hess became the bride of Charles Nelson Corpman in a Keota Christian Church ceremony at 2 30. The couple will reside in Iowa City after a Wisconsin Dells trip. The bride is a Mid-Prairie and Iowa City Commercial College graduate. The groom is a Brighton High School and Kansas City Trade School graduate.

Jerolyn Hess Charles Corpman Keota Jerolyn Rose Hess Charles Nelson Corpman Donald Manwarren Meeker Hess Washington Corpman Carl Corpman Brighton Boyd Stoutner Robert Adams Nelson Woodford Clay Goode Melvin Booth West Chester Clifford Corpman Leonard Brinning Joy Waterhouse Beth Vodicka Donna Horton Carmen Griggs Barbara McDowell Beverly Hormel West Liberty Marilyn McArtor Mary Fouchek Iowa City Dana Tommy Hahn G. A Hess Margaret Beeney Smittys Cafe Wisconsin Dells Fom Mid-Prairie High School Iowa City Commercial College University Hospital Brighton High School Kansas City Burkett and Rhinehart Motor

Stettlers Thank Friends for 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Henry Stettler express gratitude for the many cards gifts and well wishes received on the couple's 25th wedding anniversary from friends and neighbors.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stettler

Wayland Women Attend TTT Founder's Day Dinner

Wayland residents joined the TTT Founder's Day dinner at Iris Court Mt Pleasant on Tuesday evening. Attendees included Mrs A R Meyer Mrs George Brooks Mrs A C Wenger Mrs Max Kauffman and many others from Wayland and Mt Pleasant.

Wayland TTT Iris Court Mt. Pleasant A. R. Meyer George Brooks A. C. Wenger Max Kauffman L. J. Zehr Edwin Saltzman Harold Kauffman Everett Hileman Roy Boshart Cal Clark Dale Garrett Boyd Garrett Forrest Garett Sam Hulme Eda Boshart Ed Roth Roy Seberg Ray Earnest Roy Payne Eldred Berkshire Burlington

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