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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1962

Page

4

Ainsworth Legion Hall Reopens After Remodeling

The American Legion Post 351 in Ainsworth completed remodeling of its hall, once dingy, now a showplace. Funds from Audrey Miller who visited from Arizona helped cover part of the cost, with Daryl Pearson’s memory sparking the project. Members and volunteers did the work, aided by non members, to finish the upgrade.

Ainsworth American Legion James Harlen Thoma Legion Daryl Pearson Audrey Miller Arizona Davyl Cleo Crris Daryl Mr. Or Tis Cleo Orris American Legion Hall Journal Bob Elliott

Community clubs hold meetings and showers in July notices

The 76 Center Dec community club met for a breakfast at the Community building with 21 members present. The group voted $25 to the Washington County Home Recreation fund and noted guests arriving from Deep River. A baby shower honored Mu and Roegner with 14 guests while other gatherings featured a nine o'clock coffee for Gerritt Hunting and a Past Noble Grand social evening.

Boyd Sanders Reota 76 Center Deccumunity Club Bertha Durst Washington County Home Recreation Fund Katherine Romit Martha Mayer Winniertaller Margaret Power Leila Miller Michael and Julie Roberts Deep River Elvin Nebert Jerald Blasi Jim Moore Mu. i Roeguer Huber Boyd Blattner Gerritt Hunting Keola Earl Baker Westminster Guild of the Cotter Presbyterian Church Sam Murphy Paul Hartsock Burdette Davis Preston Edmondson John Morris Bill Jones Don Sands Sons of God Mable Lischer Africa Cotter Presbyterian Sunset Park Washington George Stout Clarke Pfeifer Millie Louise Stout Methodist Church Weed Park Muscatine Womans Society of Christian Service Larry Trotter Ron Ornduff Charles D. Thompson Robert J. McFarland C. A. Thompson Joe Wood Ralph Sommers Perryville Bobby Roy Gene Polito Albuquerque N. M Amanas American Legion Auxiliary Ralston Purina Co Legion Hall Lafe Stout Cedar Falls George Stout, Sr Stout N. Mex Joe Woods Nevada Paul Beard Albert Hendrick Alta Hendrick Iowa City George Hendrick Melbourne Sheldon Helle Savannah Ill Howard Norman New Providence Rosemary Beard Des Moines Dale Caldwell Dale Johnston Bill Brown Lee Norris Roger Norris Patty Norris Lynn Alvine Wyoming Presbyterian Wilbur Schantz Crawfordsville Ben Coleman Ronnie Susan Victor Coleman Tuscaloosa Ala Levi Blanchard Ames William McGriff Baby Burlington Ernest Eisele McGriff Larry R. Cling

Community clubs gather for meetings and picnics

Bridge and Sacha clubs reported meetings with high scores awarded and plans for future gatherings at Sunset Park and church venues. Cotter guild and Friendly Families held socials and fundraisers, while church groups announced picnics and officer installations across Washington, Muscatine, and surrounding towns.

Postal Clerk Exams At Keota Post Office

The Keota post office announces an examination for the clerk position with applications available at the Keota Post Office. The annual Smith reunion was held July 8 at Sigourney Legion Park with 47 attending, including local families.

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