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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1962

Page

5

OES Plans Two Month Recess for Summer

The OES met at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Fred Hawkins presiding. Thirty six members and Frances Lund attended. July and August meetings are canceled. a picnic is set for August 1 at 6 30 p.m. in Sunset Park Washington for members and families. Two candidates were initiated and guest officers from this group will serve at the Brighton Friendship meeting Friday night.

Ainsworth OES Masonic Temple Fred Hawkins Frances Lund Kalona Sunset Park Washington Brighton Friendship Meeting Don Bush Joe Wood Max White Sr Dell Farrier W. L. McGinnis Roy Wood Jim Wood CES Brighton

Ainsworth Beavers Demonstrations Highlight Tomato Pruning

The Ainsworth Beavers 4-H club met with nine members and two leaders. Bill Wagenknecht demonstrated stake and prune tomatoes and Bill Frame showed how to check and adjust the spark plug gap. Frame was chosen to attend the 4H conference in Ames June 12 to 15. The next meeting is set for June 18 with Wagenknecht.

Ainsworth Ainsworth Beavers Mike Hall Bill Wagenknecht Bill Frame Ames

Friendly Families Meet with Mrs. Roberts

The Friendly Families Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Carl Roberts. Eight members and a guest, Mrs. Pearl Leeper, attended. Roll call was answered with a prompt about dislikes in housekeeping. Mrs. Duane White spoke on Healthful Living. Refreshments followed.

Ainsworth Friendly Families Club Carl Roberts Pearl Leeper Duane White

MYF Members Enjoy Weekend in Chicago

MYF publicity chairman Gene McCracken reports a weekend trip from June 1 to 4 for fifteen members and four drivers visiting Wilmette Evanston and Chicago. They toured temples museums and schools, heard Billy Graham, viewed the Cubs Reds game, attended services, toured landmarks and ended with a Loop shopping trip before returning home.

Ainsworth Gene McCracken MYF Chicago Wilmette Evanston Northwestern University Methodist Garrett Theological Seminary McCormick Place Billy Graham Museum of Natural History Shedd Aquarium Planetarium Reds Cubs Wrigley Field Louise Milly Stout Barbara Stettler Margy George Trotter Julie Wood Dick Meeks Stan McCreedy Bill Frame Joe Kaufman Charles

Sorosis Club Picnic Attended by 25 Members

A Sorosis Club picnic at Sunset Park drew 25 attendees with committee chairs Mrs Richard Stephens Mrs Glen Lord and Mrs Clarence McConkey in charge. A business meeting approved sending clothing bedding cooking utensils and toys to migrant workers in Muscatine with donations requested to Mrs Fred Pfeifer by June 15. No meetings in July or August and the September gathering will be with Olive Miksch.

Ainsworth Sorosis Club Sunset Park Richard Stephens Glen Lord Clarence McConkey Kenneth Ornduff Muscatine Fred Pfeifer Olive Miksch

Ainsworth Locals Officers Training at Methodist Church

Ainsworth locals officers of the WSCS meet at 1 30 p m Monday June 18 in the Methodist church. Mrs Hollis Conahay of Columbus Junction will instruct and all officers are urged to attend. They should bring their guide and handbook.

WSCS Hollis Conahay Columbus Junction

Pepper-Ettes Plan Achievement Day at Methodist Church

The Pepper-Ettes 4H Club met June 9 in Letts with nine members and two leaders. Millie Stout spoke on storing winter clothes and Jean Colthurst on You Are Not Safe Yet. Annual achievement day set for July 19 at the Methodist Church with assigned committees.

Brenda Mapel Mary and Betty Lord Vickie Young

Family visits and travels span several states and duties

A group of relatives and friends visit and host across Iowa Kansas Illinois and California. Moving plans include Commander White transferring to Coronado San Diego and a family trip to Iowa City and Olin while Julie White attends the State University of Iowa. A Bulova study notes Fathers Day gifts outnumber those for Mothers Day in quantity.

Mac Wallace Mary Ross Gillespie Greer, Ariz Frank Fowlie Lake View Glen Conard Washington Grace Hiler Illinois State Normal University Gillespie Iowa City Paul White David Joellen Max White Sr Bulova Watch Company, Inc

Should Your Child Repeat A Year In The Same Grade

The article weighs retention in education noting most research shows limited overall benefit while some students may gain. It urges careful analysis of academic progress, social adjustment, health issues, and home support before deciding. It stresses avoiding haste and promoting encouragement.

Kensington Club holds annual breakfast and elects officers

AINSWORTH Kensington Club met at the home of Mrs. Roy Wood for its Wednesday breakfast. Ten members and two guests attended as officers were elected: Mrs. Lee Conry president, Mrs. Harold Ross vice president, Mrs. Ben Fitzgerald secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Will Dea reporter. Next meeting is a Sept 6 picnic at Mrs. Dea's home.

Ainsworth Kensington Club Roy Wood Howard McElwain Florence Colo Clarence Richards G. F. Trotter Lee Conry Harold Ross Ben Fitzgerald Will Dea Lee Norris Grace Stone Ross Tom Davis Sam Stephens Harold Nichols Agnes Bowman Dea

Mrs George Lord Hosts Four Corners Club Tea

Mrs George Lord entertained nine Four Corners Club members Thursday afternoon with ideas for a quick lunch discussed at roll call. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs May Caron and Mrs Roy Gerot.

Ainsworth George Lord Four Corners Club May Caron Roy Gerot

Ainsworth UPW to Meet with Mrs White

The United Presbyterian Women of Ainsworth will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs Owen White. Mrs John Koehler will be the cohostess. The Bible study will be conducted by Mrs Dale Brehmer and the lesson by Mrs Fred Orris.

Ainsworth United Presbytean Women of Owen White John Koehler Dale Brehmer Fred Orris

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