Stephens Tour Mixes Historic Sites With Natural Wonder
Sam and Mildred Stephens tour Kentucky and Tennessee mountains then visit Monticello and the White House renovations. They travel from Hannibal to Paducah Henderson and Chattanooga amid cyclone damage, see Jefferson’s desk and the dumbwaiter, view Grace Coolidge’s pin, and stop at Mount Vernon.
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Hannibal
Missouri
Sam
Arnold
St. Louis
Mildred
Paducah
Kentucky
Henerson
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Henderson
Local visitors and Memorial Day gatherings in Ainsworth area
Mrs Kate Annas and family from Riverside Cedar Rapids Waterloo Cedar Falls plan a multi city visit including a 60th reunion. Leon Mapel attended Indianapolis races earning a trip through subscriptions. Numerous families from Davenport Burlington Chicago Des Moines and Missouri joined Memorial Day services and Decoration Day events with local residents at the Olinger and Wilson homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Annas
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Hervicss
Cedar Falls
Annas
Kate Overfelt
Riverside
Leon Mapel
Indianapolis
Ind
Davenport Democrat
Charles Mapel
Marion Olds
Mer
Hill Olds
Davenport
Francis Olds
Near Brighton
Blaine Tawkines
Burlington
Hawkins
Robert West
Willard West
Jon
Clarence Richards
William Chihak
Chicago
BE. Ro Rhodes
Ray Whiteman
Biggsville
Floyd Hamil
Washington
Ruth Coffman
Des Moines
Clarence Easter
Erma Kilpatrick
Hanover
Francis Turner
Lewiston, Mo
George Olinger
W.O. Olinger
Lawrence Wilson
Hickory Barbecues and Bold Tales Across a Changing South
Irv ing Cobb era humorist fame colored stories of Paducah and Savannahs legends. Sam and Mildred describe Lookout mountain wonders and a planned hydro plant between Augusta and Allenton. Locals recall Forts, falls, and a town fading under noise as the new plant reshapes the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Cobb
Paducuth
America
Sam
Mildred Stephens
Maction
Augusta
Georgia
Allenton
South Carolina
Ainsworth
Beaufort Shrimp Boats and Stocks Echo Old South
In Beaufort South Carolina locals describe winter shrimping with nets on the ocean floor and Spanish moss laden oaks. The piece recalls colonial stock punishments in Williamsburg and notes beer drinking and nagging as common offense causes for stocks.
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Mildred
Beaufort
Atlantic Ocean
Williamsburg
Virginia
Sam Williamsboro
Richmond
Cown Square
Couple marks 36th anniversary on Niagara Falls rail trip
In Washington and at Gettysburg, a Civil War battlefield site hosts an eternal light peace memorial. Sam and Mildred Stephens celebrate their 36th wedding anniversary April 26 1916 with a honeymoon rail trip to Niagara Falls New York. They advise travelers to eat only two meals daily at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to avoid a full sleepy feeling during travel.
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Carl Steefel
Kentucky
Tennessee
Augusta
Georgia
Williamsburg
Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
White House
Washington, D. C
Gettysburg
Niagara Falls
Sam
Mildred Stephens
Washington, DC
Presidential Mansion
Pennsylvania
Spry
Honeymoon Rail
New York
Sam and
Kat
Mrs Fitzgerald Is Kensington Hostess
Kensington club met at Mrs. Ben Fitzgerald with guests Mrs. Frank Carson Mrs. Helen Blanchard and Mrs. Hugh Hazelett. New programs by Mrs. Darby and Mrs. Tomlinson were distributed. Grace Stone led the business meeting and plans were made for the June 4 breakfast at Mrs. Mae Spessard with committee in charge of table arrangements.
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Ainsworth
Kensington Club
Ben Fitzgerald
Frank Carson
Helen Blanchard
Hugh Hazelett
Darby
Tomlinson
Grace Stone Lad
Ehorge
Mae Spessard
Harold Nichols
Effie McCreedsy
Hilda Olds
Nichols
Charles Thompson Surprised at Party in Washington
A group of 17 friends surprised Charles Thompson at his Washington home during supper. His father, staying back to help, received a call about the company. The gathering featured progressive rock and ended with Charles receiving a wrist watch as a memento.
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Ainsworth
Charles Thompson
Washington
Charles
Wortmans Honored at Pink and Blue Shower
A pink and blue shower honored Mrs Harold Wortman at United Presbyterian church parlors Tuesday evening. Games and Human Bingo entertained guests with prizes awarded to Myrla Henderson, Max White Sr, Virgil Hering, and Robert Gerot. The serving table featured a blue baby carriage centerpiece and Mrs Wortman received gifts.
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Ainsworth
Harold Wortman
United Presbyterian Church
Myrla Henderson
Max White Sr
Virgil Hering
Robert Gerot
Wortiman
Legion Auxiliary Praises Memorial Day Wreath Crew
The Legion Auxiliary commends workers who prepared wreaths and bouquets and decorated the building in observance. Named helpers include Mrs. Mary Townsend Vera Simpson Mrs Mabel Gosling Mrs Clarence Richards Mrs Wayne Bittin Mrs Charles Thompson Mrs Gi pert Wood Mrs Al Hazelett Mrs Darold Jones Mrs O Ro Thoma Mrs Lee Hunt Marlene Brown Mrs Bill Trotter Mrs Paul Hazel ett and Clara Evelyn McDowell.
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Ainsworth the Legion Auxiliary
Mary Townsend
Vera Simpson
Mabel Gosling
Clarence Richards
Wayne Bittin
Charles Thompson
Gipert Wood
al Hazelett
Darold Jones
O. Ro Thoma
Lee Hunt
Marlene Brown
Bill Trotter
Paul Hazelett
Clara Evelyn McDowell
Special Meeting Planned by Masons in Ainsworth
Ainsworth Masonic chapter schedules four special meetings for Wednesday evening at the Masonic Hall. Re-obligation ceremonies will be observed as requested by Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Hazel Cox of Marshalltown. All members are urged to attend.
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Ainsworth
Masonic Hall
Hazel Cox
Marshalltown
Social Notes From Crawfordsville Area Gathering and Moves
Crawfordsville and area residents hosted guests at home gatherings and noted several moves. Kenneth Beenblossom hosted Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rhea and Mr and Mrs Harvey Thomas and Mr and Mrs Everette Summers. Harold Wortman plans summer school in Greeley Colorado. Lee Hunt vacationing in Canada with Des Moines men. Mrs Hunt returned home with Hazel. L G Roberts now reside in Ainsworth after moving from Blair Wood. Neal Sands from New York and Mrs Gail Pry from Bucheye Arizona visiting Mrs A T E Sands. Hazel Hunt hosted a card party with three tables of Hearts and refreshments. William Ross of Keota visiting G F F Trotter and relatives in Ro Thome homes.
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Kenneth Rhea
Harvey Thomas
Everette Summers
Crawfordsville
Kenneth Beenblossom
Harold Wortman
Greeley
Colo
Wortman
Lee Hunt
Canada
Lake of the Woods
Des Moines
Best Bass Foolery In Ainsworth Colm
Chit Chats notes a bass fishing misadventure with three fish that escaped as the colm laments losing the old know how. A candid aside praises PE and hints at a returning foe. Also remarks on Nutrena and BP feed prices, Buttermilk and MORRELL milk supplies, and soybean availability.
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Ainsworth
Morrell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr., Mrs. Stephens
East
Irvin S. Cobb
Jefferson
Grace Coolidge
Marian Rich
Florence F. Stephens
Pro Beta Phi
Calvin
Grace Coolklee
Harry
Holland
Pentagon
Arlington
Atams
Stephens
Western Union
Arlington National Cemetery
John J. Pershing
Pershing
France
Smithsonian Institute
le Stephenses
Wright Brothers
Kitty Hawk
North Carolina
Jay
Mount Vernon
George Washingtons
Potomac
John
Herbert
Marion Rich
Mary Beth
Susan Janise
Austin
Wilma Evans
Independence
Aliium
Sands Store
Lookout Mountain
Ulysses S. Grant
Tallulah
Savannah
Aiden
Sam Pate
Joe
FREE
Kent
Kent Research
Kent Golden Grow-Con
Beenblossom Feed & Grain
Wwe
State Bank
Viola Herr
Margaret
Edl Jenry
Sata
Ian
Hazelett Bros
Ammsworth
Ainsworth Meat & Locker
Mrs. Fitzgerald
Kensington
Wortmans
Legion Women
Masons
Max M. White
Tiny
POST
Heck Gesling, Mgr
William Ross
Keota
G. FF. Trotter
Ro Thome Hones
Mose
Banee
CHIC
Tus
Dad
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