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Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

08 Jun 1977

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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1977

Page

5

Friendly Families and Community Notes From Ainsworth

A June 1 Friendly Families Club meeting at Mrs. Duane White’s home included nine members and guest Mrs. Joe White. Plans were made for a grocery shower for Mr. and Mrs. John Collins at Marr Park June 11. Ainsworth American Legion Auxiliary reported on Poppy Day efforts with seven Pepperettes 4-H Club girls assisting and fifty dollars raised. Memorial Day bouquets were prepared by ten helpers. Membership updates covered local confirmations and transfers at the Ainsworth Community Church. A birth announced for Joshua Mark Trotter at Sac City. Memorial weekend travel included a large Tutankhamun exhibit trip from Columbus Junction to Chicago with multiple area residents visiting museums and Sears Tower.

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Duane White Ainsworth Friendly Families Club Duane White Joe White Erie John Collins Marr Park Orie O'Connor Ainsworth Community Church Mary Buck Carol Holmes Robyn Lasek Mary Megcelsen Lynn Owens Mark Edwards Brian Koehler Gary McCreedy Jerry Woods Mike Owens Iowa Falls Evelyn Dea Larry Trotter Joshua Mark George Trotter Sac City Penney Ann Jason Eather Trotter Steven Dea Pella John Dea George Stout Sr Peoria Kathy Stout Ed Stout Kim Derscheid Ruben Erland Eagle Grove Doug Derscheid Kelly Columbus Junction Chicago Faith Schuerman Roger Schuerman John Skubal Burdette Davis Bill Trotter Bill McGinnis Sally Monti Rio Calif Field Museum Shedd Aquarium Science and Industry Museum Art Sears
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Summer events at Ainsworth in month long programs

Ainsworth schedules a series of summer activities. Red Cross Swimming starts June 10 and runs Fridays through July 15 with a 9 30 a.m. bus from the elementary school and 10 a.m. pool entry. Participants need plastic bags for street clothes. Cancellations will be announced on KCII at 8 a.m. for poor weather. A Summer Community Recreation Program runs June 14 to July 14 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. in the elementary school art room for grades kindergarten through six, directed by Linda Swift with Angie Bean and Jack Hooten Jr. Funding comes from contributions. The Summer Library Program, directed by Mrs. Richard Bean, runs Wednesdays 2 to 4 p.m. from June 15 to July, with Sacha Study Club providing a reader at about 3 p.m. The library serves all ages and holds 700 books plus the school library.

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Ainsworth Red Cross Washington KCII Linda Swift Highland Elementary Angie Bean Jack Hooten Jr Richard Bean Sacha Study Club
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Mrs Gilliand recovering after surgery in Mercy Iowa City

Ruth Gideon reports Mrs. Harold Gilliand is recuperating at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after surgery two weeks ago. Her sister Marie Humphreys and granddaughter Colette Prybil are staying to help.

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Bethel Ruth May Gideon Harold Gilliand Gilliand Mercy Hospital Iowa City Marie Humphreys Bloomfield Colette Prybil Gilliands Paul Spalding Bethel Church Harley Baker West Liberty Ruth Gideon May Halcyon
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Weather turns warm as south winds return

The radio forecasts southerly winds and higher temperatures after days of unsettled weather. In Congress a bill to provide tax protection up to 2500 dollars per year for families saving for a first home down payment has been reintroduced, following a defeat of a similar measure last year.

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