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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1951
Page
4
Ray and Correne Hendrickson celebrate their 75th anniversary at their country estate with 338 grandchildren 66 great grandchildren and 11 sons. The couple recalls meeting in 1950 and cherishes wedding gifts including sterling silverware saved and used daily.
Mrs Homer Hunt entertained the Sorosis club at her home Friday afternoon June 8. Mrs W A McGinnis reviewed Forty Two Years in the White House with memories of the Hoover era and Woodrow Wilson wedding decorations drawing focus to the Wilson family. Plans for a fall flower show in Ainsworth were discussed.
Quentin Jenkins and two college friends depart Ainsworth for Alaska construction work this summer. Newton residents Mrs. Glen Britain and sister Mrs. Stella McCaleb visited, with Grace Simmons of Columbus Junction joining them to see brother Jack Houseal in River Junction. Other notes include travel to Town City, long visits with relatives, and family gatherings at Trotter and Hunt homes.
Ainsworth welcomes a cooperative Vacation School starting Monday morning at 8 30 led by four Des Moines Methodist sponsors Esther Lancaster Martha Wagner and two college students Ruth Coon and Laverne Noland One Week Director is Mrs Maxine Eliott and assistants are Mrs Helen Kilgore and Mrs Leona Roberts A staff of 10 to 12 teachers will guide children ages five through 12 through June 25 to 29 with a family sharing session Friday evening 29.
The Martha Circle of the Ainsworth WSCS will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Everette Meeks. The Susannah circle will meet with Mrs. Russell Owens to work on bazaar articles and all members are urged to attend.
Ainsworth youth fellowship of the Methodist church presents two one act plays at the schoolhouse on Thursday June 21 at 8 p m to raise funds for summer camp. Admission 40 cents for adults 20 cents for children. The Red Dress features a cast including Charles Thompson Judy Quinn Nancy Bales Kathleen Stephens Dale Roberts Carl Hawkins Bob Elliott George Stout John Greiser and JoAnn Smith. My Uncle stars Charlene Romine Maurine Stephens Clive Klopfenstein David Stout Benjamin Leichty Sandra Orndurff and Mrs Verene Bitting. Music between plays by David Stephens Kermit Klopfenstein Ed Stout and Jimmy Quinn. Lois Davis and Sara Young handle ticket sales.
A called meeting of the Order of Eastern Star initiated four candidates Tuesday evening. Attendance reached forty with guests from Columbus Junction and Winfield. Mrs Betty Hamil and her Crawfordsville committee served refreshments afterward. Mrs Mabel Nichols hosted the Lincoln Street club Friday afternoon.
Youth fellowship leaders at the Methodist church meet Sunday evening June 24 at 7 o clock. Benjamin Liechty leads worship with Lois Davis in junior lesson and Charles Thompson in senior discussion. Susan Bales, president urges every member to attend.
Mrs Raymond MacChestney spent the past week in the parental home of George Risinger in Oskaloosa.
A lighthearted Fathers Day reflection contrasts with a steerage of farm shop chatter. Editorial glimpses highlight stable government, rising prices for mill feeds, and market shifts in corn oats and animal feeds with Nutrena products promoted. A late night monologue fragment rounds out the page.
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