Canadian 4-H guests hosted by Ainsworth families
Canadian 4-H youths visited Ainsworth area homes with chaperone Mrs. Janet Rawlyke of Nipawin Saskatchewan as part of a county tour. Local hosts included Mr and Mrs Larry Sexton and Mr and Mrs Dale Holmes with guests Judy Dubas and Laurie Gerot. The parade and celebration drew wide community participation, ending with a street dance and fundraisers. An error noted: O Donnell baby’s name printed as Brian Keith. correct is Brent Keith with father Brian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane White Ainsworth
Larry Sexton
Janet Rawlyke
Nipawin
Saskatchewan
Canada
Dale Holmes
Judy Dubas
Pleasantville
United Methodist Church
Columbus Junction
Eddie Long
South English
Pat Schuerman
Alison Schuerman
Lee Long
Joe White
Michael Hager
Amy
Brian
Rock Island
Weed Park
Muscatine
Augustana Museum
Hager
John Deere Museum
Moline
Tri-City
Jim
Judy) Lindquist
Kim
Jamie
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Elmer Wenger
Joe
Cedar Rapids
Judy
Harold Hill
Howard Hill
Kevin
Kristopher
Kelli
Kandi
Stone Mountain
Bettendorf
Ainsworth
Ainsworth American Legion Post No
Ainsworth Community Fire Department
Highland Community School
Gordon Dyer
Washington County Park Queen
Carol Krotz
Little League
Stan’s Body Shop
Bobby McCreedy
Highland Huskies
Jeff Kaufman
Ainsworth Cafe
Mary Wood
Ethyle Schultz
Bill Drayfahl
American Legion
Dan Engler
Matt Kaufman
Porkettes
O’ Donnell
Brian Keith
Brent Keith
Stephens at anniversary for couple in Illinois
Mr and Mrs Richard Stephens with Mr and Mrs Robert Stephens of West Chester attended a golden wedding open house for Mr and Mrs John Erickson at Georgetown Nursing Home in Aledo Illinois. The Ericksons residents there marked 50 years since the couple wed. Mrs Erickson was Dorothy Sands, daughter of long time Ainsworth residents Alva Sands. Doris Blanchard of Des Moines visited relatives in Iowa during a warm long holiday weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Richard Stephens
Robert Stephens
West Chester
John Erickson
Aledo
Ill
Georgetown
Ericksons
Erickson
Dorothy Sands
Alva Sands
Doris Blanchard
Des Moines
Helen Blanchard
Blanche Williams
Columbus Junction
Maude Boulton
Columbus City
Harlan Edgar
Crawfordsville
Willard McCracken
Chatauqua Park
Fairfield
Bill Roberts
John Evans
Arlington Heights
Bob Michealsen
Michelle
Urbana
Carol Jean Rees
Washington
Everette Roberts
Carl Roberts
Amy
David
Jim
Dale Roberts
Kathy
Eric
Bernice Commers
Wellman
Richard Scott
Donna
Carol
Clearwater Beach
Fla
Nashville
Tenn
Florida
Scott McCracken
Scott
Riverside
Ed Stout
Daughters
Peoria
III
George Stout
Bill
Indianola
Chetek
Wis
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Rhea Rogers to be Ames House Mother at Lambda Chi
Mrs. Rhea Rogers will go to Ames September 3 where she will serve as House Mother at Lambda Chi Fraternity for 90 days. The item notes various local visits and family events including birthdays, a wedding reception, camping trips, and hospital stays among Keota and Sigourney residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Walton
Dennis
Bernice Dill
Cheryl
Cecile Watson
Gary Dills
Fairfield
Wayne McCallister
Mark Binkerd
Palm Springs
Cedar Rapids
Leonard Bayliss
Carol
Clarence Bayliss
Fremont
Guttenberg
Vernon Cheme
LaRue Conklin
Jefferson County Hospital
Carl Vogel
Keokuk County Hospital
John Linnenkamp
Sigourney
Egyptian residents visit at Richland
Carroll Morgan home hosted Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lorenzen of Cairo and Mrs Lelia Lorenzen of Waterloo, sisters of Mrs Morgan. Lorenzen plans to travel to Indonesia after a Hawaii stopover. Robert has served in Cairo government work for eight months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Carroll Morgan
Robert Lorenzen
Cairo
Egypt
Morgan
Lelia Lorenzen
Waterloo
Robert
Mrs Lorenzen
Indonesia
Hawaii
Raymond L. Derby
Everett Manning Jr
Everett Manning
Thousand Oaks
Calif
Dear Doctor and Karen Advice Column Fragment
A reader asks about sleeping in the nude at an aunt's house with an 8 year old cousin present. The column advises bringing night clothes. Another letter discusses living with a boyfriend before marriage, with guidance to maintain separate quarters until marriage. A student asks about napping before studying. experts warn naps can hinder memory, suggesting studying first then resting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Wallace
Phil
B.H
Bruce Ekstrand
University of Colorado
July 8 1977 calendar events and history highlights
United Press International notes Friday July 8 1977 is the 189th day of the year with 176 to follow. It marks John D Rockefeller's birth in 1839 and lists historical moments such as the cracking of the Liberty Bell in 1835 and Paris celebrating its 2000th anniversary in 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Mercury
Saturn
John D. Rockefeller
Philadelphia
United States
John Marshall
Paris
Vietnam
McChord Air Force Base
Washington State
Ford
Drought aid program backs farm water relief in drought areas
Federal drought relief loans and grants via FmHA will aid rural areas hit by water shortages. President Carter announced the special federal assistance for drought disaster zones to fund water facility projects, including new wells and extending lines. Applicants must file by September 31 1977 with county supervisor J Dennis Roach for Keokuk and Washington Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Home Administration
FHHA
Carter
Bob Pim
Fmha
US Department of Agriculture
USDA
J. Dennis Roach
Keokuk
Washington
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Myron Schmeiser
Winfield Saddle Club
Tim Wilson
Bill Wilson
Amy Roberts
Doug White
Shrine Parade
Iowa City
Jeep
Leapin
Lena
Letts
Stephens
Illinois
Mrs
Duane White
Osincup
Pharmacists
John Schultz
Rhea Rogers
Ames
Paul Sievert
N.M
Columbus, OH
Karen
Detroit, MI
Buffalo, NY
Robert Wallace
Copley News Service
John Burroughs
Pacific
Drug Store
Washington, Iowa
Mullikin
Brighton, Iowa
John Matthews
Blackwood Brothers At
Fairfield Jr. Ag
Harris
Leon Blosser
Peoria, Illinois
Haviland, Kansas
Ft. Collins, Co
Brighton City Park
Brighton
Iowa
Holton’s
Vallaibescourg
Holton’s Fashion
Holton’s Fashions
Vawable
Holton‘s Fashions
Missy & E
Dres
tHolton
Holton
Waron
S. Lowa
Holton's Fashions
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