Sands of Ainsworth Built a Life in Blacksmithing and Drugs
Alva K Sands born December 7 1878 in a farm southeast of Ainsworth pursued blacksmithing before entering the drug business in 1900. He served as cashier for Ainsworth Savings Bank 1907–1912 and 1925–1931, helped run Sands Store, and remained a prominent local elder statesman as his partner F G Sands retired in Long Beach California.
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Alva
F. G. Sands
Ainsworth
Jim Cook
Lester
A. P. Jeffrey
Vigor Herr
Avisw
Frogmore
South Carolina
Long Beach
California
C. M. Spessard
Sands
Ainsworth Savings Bank
A. BR. Sands
Mr. Sands
Eastern Star and Masons Plan Wednesday Picnic
An Eastern Star and Masonic family picnic is set for Wednesday evening July 27 at Sunset Park in Washington. Families are asked to bring a picnic supper and table service with supper served at 6 30.
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Ainsworth
Sunset Park
Washington
United Presbyterian Ladies Meet Thursday
The Ladies Aid society of United Presbyterian church met Thursday afternoon July 21 at the church parlors with good attendance. Mrs Ira Hemphill led devotions and Mrs William Littlewood organized entertainment of guessing musical numbers played by Dorothy Hunt. Refreshments were served by Mrs Harry Boileau, Mrs Ronald Hawkins, Effie McCreedy and Mrs Bessie McConnell.
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Ainsworth
Ladies Aid Society of the United Presterian Church
Ira Hemphill
William Littlewood
Dorothy Hunt
Harry Boileau
Ronald Hawkins
Effie McCreedy
Bessie McConnell
Osterhouse Duo To Perform Sunday Concert
Ray and La Vona Osterhouse present a varied program at the Presbyterian church on Sunday with Swiss hand bells singing saw musical glasses sleigh bells piano accordion trombone plus vocal solos duets and readings Their act has appeared in 47 states served 400 churches and colleges and broadcast from eight radio stations An offering will defray expenses
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Ainsworth
Presbyterian Church
Ray
la Vona Osterhouse
Osterhouses
Sands Store Acknowledges Longtime Employees And Family Ties
The Sands Store notes years of service by employees including Harold Nichols and Mary Gardner among others. Alva Sands, retired treasurer of the United Presbyterian church, remains active in the community with a strong interest in fishing. The article lists family members and locations from Viola to Buckeye, Arizona, highlighting ongoing health and legacy.
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Sands
Harold Nichols
Nora Spessard
Mary Gardner
Virgil Hering
Delores McFarland
Bruce Pearson
Dorothy Smylie
Clifford Campbell
Vera Nichols
Roy Moran
Jack Darkins
Norval Norris
Ray Nordyke
Mabel Thoma
LaVerne Reynolds
A. D. Brown
United Presbyterian Church
Alva Sands
Alva
England
Maud Morrison
Ainsworth
Dorothy
Veterinarians Hear Dr Bassler At Detroit Meeting
More than 500 veterinarians from across the United States heard Dr C E Bassler of Ainsworth discuss bovine sterility management in day to day practice during the American Veterinary Medical Association section on surgery and obstetrics in Detroit. The 86th annual meeting drew over 2000 veterinarians from every state.
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Ainsworth
United States
CE. Bassler
American Veterinary Medical Association
Detroit
Myra Edmondson to entertain Junior MYF at Ainsworth
Myra Edmondson a Coe college junior hosts the Junior youth fellowship of Ainsworth Methodist church at her parents farm north of Cotter Wednesday evening starting at six. Cars leave the church at 5 30. Prompt attendance requested. Next week the senior youth fellowship plans a swimming party at Muscatine followed by a barbecue at Rose Mary Jenkins home.
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Ainsworth
Myra_ Edmondson
New Life Topic Sets Sermon at Ainsworth Methodist
Rev Carl Stiefel will preach and preside at next Sunday's summer communion in Ainsworth Methodist church. For the first time in years the bread and wine will be passed to the congregation in the pews so all may commune together.
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Ainsworth
New Life
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Carl Stiefel
Church Board Meeting at Parsonage in Ainsworth
The Ainsworth Methodist church official board meets Monday evening at the parsonage. Items include a trustees report on the estimated sanctuary redecorating cost. Key leaders are Rev. Carl Stiefel as chairman, Herbert Campbell trustees chair, S A Stephens secretary, Charles W Rademaker stewards chair, and Burke McCreedy secretary.
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Ainsworth
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Carl Stiefel
Herbert Campbell
S. A. Stephens
Charles W. Rademaker
Burke MccCreedy
Ainsworth Locals Visit and Local News Mix
Ainsworth residents Mrs Wes Moot hart and Mrs Robert Sprott of Ft Madison visited the W A McGinnis home Saturday afternoon. The Mootharts stayed over Sunday as Mr Moothart came from Ft Madison for the weekend. Several local residents and visitors are noted including Jack Darkin at J D Rabenold home. A lightning strike near George Goble’s farm damaged a pickup and nearby fuel. Families plan vacations at Moulton Lake Minnesota and visits from Mt Pleasant and Parsons. Construction begins on a new home for David Armstrong in Iowa City with Claire Darby helping.
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Wes Moothart
Robert Sprott
Ft. Madison
W. A. McGinnis
Sprott
Iowa City
Moothart
Ft Madison
David Armstrong
Glencrest Drive
Claire Darby
United Nations Theme Tells WSCS Meeting in Ainsworth
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Ainsworth Methodist Church will meet Tuesday July 28 at 2 PM. Theme is United Nations with Mrs Burke McCreedy as worship leader and Rev Carl Stiefel giving a talk on Religion in Spain. President Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn will lead the business session.
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Ainsworth
United Nations
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Burke McCreedy
Clarence Richards
Carl Stiefel
Spain
Albert Jeffrey
Richard Knupp
George Lord
Glen Lord
Bryce Lord
Jess Tomlinson
William J. McGinnis
Floyd Blankenhorn
Young Adult Members Meet with Mrs Gerdes
The Young Adult class of the Methodist church met Friday afternoon with Mrs Harold Gerdes. Twelve members attended. Materials were purchased to cover nursery screens and will be finished at the August meeting. The August gathering is set for August 26 at the Dick Beenblossom home. Mrs Carl Obein assisted with refreshments.
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Ainsworth
The
Methodist Church
Harold Gerdes
Dick Beenblossom
Mrs Thompson Elected By Military Road Club
Mr and Mrs Clifford Thompson entertained the Military Road club on Thursday evening with a picnic supper. Officers elected at the business meeting were Mrs Clifford Thompson president Mrs Ed Miller secretary treasurer and Mrs Orie O Connor reporter. The next meeting is set for August 18 at the Orie O Connor home.
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Mrs. Thompson
Military Road Club
Clifford Thompson
Ed Miller
Orie O’connor
Orie O'Connor
Wood Family Vacation at Fitzgerald Home
Mr. and Mrs. Orvis Wood and Wayne Orkicky of Moline are spending a few days vacation at the home of Mrs. Wood's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Witzgerald.
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Orvis Wood
Wayne Orkicky
Moline
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A. F. Sands
A. E. Sands of
A. K E. Sands
W. A. Walker
Young Alva
Miller & Beenblossom
Highland Park College
Des Moines
Tomlinson
Heck & Chic
Ainsworth, Iowa
Moore’s
Ainsworth Crossroade
Eastern Star
Masons
United Presbyterian Ladies
Osterhouse Duo
Ter
Jime and
Lator
Jess
Loudon
Staiie and Stanchions
Water Sons
Tannee
C. E. Bassler
Myra Edmondson
Howard H. Stewart
Jack Darkin
J. D. Rabenold
Darkins
Bloomington
Ill
Orville Meeks
Webster
W. J. Olinger
George Goble
Fie
W. A. Trotter
Tom
Sam
Paul Peterson
Larry
Bill
Lawrence Johnson
Letty
Burlington
Moulton Lake
Minnesota
Donald Freeland
Mt. Pleasant
Fern Hanson
Jasper Thompson
Jess Dodson
Parsons
Kansas
Harold Gesling
Buckley
Mass
Mrs. Dodson
Mrs. Gesling
Glen Miller
Delbert McGuire
Wayland
Millers
the McGuires
Earl Miller
Daryl Pearson
Penny Palmer
Silver Lake
Thompson
Chevrolet Sales & Service
Ainsworth Meat and Locker Service
WSCS
Gerdes
Mrs. Carl Obeiin
Max M. White
Tire Repair Service
Hazlett Bros
Art’s Electric Service
Ainsworth, Ia
Ainsworth State Bank
Pork Productions
Kent
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