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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1950

Page

9

Chamber Will Elect Directors June 14

Ainsworth chamber to elect directors for the new year at its annual meeting on Wednesday June 14 at 7 p.m. Dinner at United Presbyterian church. Live entertainment by Jack Palangio, a vaudeville and legitimate theater star for nearly a decade. Pianist Harold Wortman, a Sterling college senior.

Ainsworth Annual of Commerce Ainsworth Chamber United Presbyterian Church Jack Palangio United States Harold Wortman Sterling College Sterling Kansas

Students To Address Sunday School June 18

Myra Edmond son and Margaret Pfeifer will address Ainsworth Methodist Sunday school next Sunday June 18 as part of opening worship. The children's department will present a brief program. Mrs John Elliott Jr and Mrs W D Roberts are in charge. General superintendents Fred Pfeifer and Carl Roberts.

Ainsworth Myra Edmondson Margaret Pfeifer Ainsworth Methodist Sunday School John Elliott, Jr W. D. Roberts Fred Pfeifer Carl Roberts

Mrs. Clegg Hosts Give and Take Club Meeting

Norma Clegg welcomed Give and Take members on Wednesday. Bridge was played at four tables with Mrs. James Quinn winning high for women and John Elliott high for men. Next meeting set for July 11 at Everett Stewart home in Muscatine. Refreshments were served.

Ainsworth Norma Clegg James Quinn Jonn Elliott Everette Stewart Muscatine

Mrs. Corbin Crawford Hosts Bridge Tea

The Ainsworth Tuesday Bridge Club met Tuesday afternoon with hostess Mrs. Corbin Crawford. Guests included Mrs. Milo Arthur and Mrs. Orville Thoma. Thoma won high score, Arthur low. Clifford Thompson took travel prize. A cone course luncheon was served. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Kenneth Ornduft.

Ainsworth Corbin Crawford Milo Arthur Orville Thoma

Kensington Club Meets In Home of Mrs Frame

A Kensington Club gathering was hosted by Mrs Emmett Frame to discuss the topics “Punny Sayings of Children.” Plans were laid for a June breakfast between the homes of Mrs Mae Spessard and Mrs Hilda Olds. The afternoon featured social time and a one course luncheon hosted by Mrs Frame and Mrs Ben Fitzgerald.

Kensington Club Frame Ainsworth Tensington Club Emmett Frame Mae Spessards Hilda Olds Ben Fitzgerald

County Line Club Hostess Event and Cancer Fund Vote

Mrs. Joe Podaril hosted the County Line club with 1 member and three guests in attendance. The club approved a five dollar donation to the cancer fund and scheduled the next meeting with Mrs. Marion Howell on June 27, noting a July 4 roll call. Refreshments were provided by the hostess with help from Mrs Howell, Mr and Mrs Orville Thoma and family, and Larry O Connor joined a picnic at the City Park in Iowa City Wednesday evening.

Ainsworth Joe Podaril County Line Club Cancer Fund Marion Howell Owell Orville Thoma Larry O'Connor Iowa City

Evans family attends New Haven commencement

Mr and Mrs Evans and daughter Mary Beth of Iowa City and Betty Lou Evans of Sac City traveled to New Haven Conn for the commencement activities. Mr Evans will stay on the administrative staff at University hospitals under Dr Gerhard Hartman superintendent and nationally known hospital authority.

State University Hospital Iowa City Evans Mary Beth Betty Lou Evans Sac City New Haven

Civilians aboard the Mighty Mo join Navy Midshipman Cruise

Retiring sailors describe a six week Atlantic Caribbean voyage aboard the USS Missouri as part of the annual Midshipman Cruise. About 500 midshipmen and 12 civilian guests from universities accompany Rear Admiral Kirtland and crew, learning ship routines and naval operations.

Boston Harbor The Evening Journal Ralph Shannon Navy Atlantic Caribbean Annapolis Naval Academy Missouri Fred J) Kirtland United States Kirtland Nery

Honor Daryl Pearsons At Earl Miller Home

A social evening at the Earl Miller home honored Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Pearson Pimochle was played with Mrs. Pearson the high scorer. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sterling and others. Red and white decorations and a matching cake framed the occasion.

Daryl Pearsons Earl Miller Ainsworth Claude Carson Miller Daryl Pearson Pearson Laird Simpson Jr Mrs. Pearson

OES Adjourns Until First of September

The O E S held a regular meeting at the Masonic hall with 30 members attending a memorial service for departed members. Plans were made for a Friendship night to be held the last of September. This was the last meeting until September as the chapter has a

Norfolk Gibraltar Empire State Building Missouri Chesapeake Hampton Roads OES The O E.S Masonic Hall

Austin J Evans Graduates from Yale University

Austin J. Evans former Mt eer resident and son of the late W J Evans earned a Master of Science degree from Yale University. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs S A Stephens of Ainsworth. Evans entered Yale in the fall and completed the program this year.

Austin Evans Mt Eer W. J. Evans Henry County Res Yale University Evans S. A. Stephens Ainsworth Yale

Ainsworth Social Notes Highlight Local Arrivals and Meetings

Jean Moore of Iowa City visited the Lee Tun home weekend guests Dr and Mrs Emery Schmitz of Brooklyn Emmett Frame home Dick Thoma visiting relatives in Earlville Mr and Mrs Lee Morris and several others attended a Friendship meeting of the Winfield chapter OE F 8 Tuesday evening Officers exchanged between Mrs Norri Thoma Mrs Morris Jess Tomlinson helped Cedar Rapids for grandson care. Ainsworth Child Health Conference set June 21 Front street office. parents urged to call Mrs Gene Stephens for appointment. J W Olinger now living in the

Emery Schmitz Brooklyn Emmett Frame Home Dick Thoma Earlville Iowa Lee Morris O. R. Thoma Orie Oconnor Hugh Morris Will Zager George Lord Winfield O.ef Norri Thoma Morris Ainsworth Front Street Gene Stephens J. W. Olinger

Death of Mrs Grover Harmon noted in Indiana

Obituary notices a former Ainsworth resident Mrs Grover Harmon died May 27 at Remington Indiana. She is survived by her husband a daughter Mrs Paul Budneaux of Dexter Michigan and one granddaughter Beverly.

Grover Harmon Ainsworth Remington Ind Paul Budneaux Dexter, Mich Beverly Hilda Olds Company R. Rhode Vern Bryant Marshalltown Ole Sacramento Calif Olds Rhodes Company Bryants Van Altman Packwood Everette Shearer Iva McMullen Muscatine James Fitzgerald James Rosemary Mason City Ben Fitzgerald Mr. Fitzgerald Wilma Rose Edmondson Towa Ily Howard McElhinney W. A. Meginnis McIlhinneys Meginnis Everette Lins Waterloo

Community Notes Delights Spread Across Iowa and Nearby

Local families gather for visits in Iowa Falls Burlington Davenport and Iowa City. Guests include Mr and Mrs William Middleton Des Moines visitors the Edmondson and Stevens families and a wedding at Iowa City with Wilma Rose Edmondson and Arch Hudson. Green corduroy coat goes missing at a band practice.

Sterling Holmes Ben Fitzgerald Wilma Rose Edmondson Arch Hudson Iowa City

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