Anderson outlines county assessor law at Ainsworth Chamber
Washington county representative Carl T. Anderson defended the state assessor law in a June 15 dinner talk at the Ainsworth Methodist church. He said the goal is equalized property valuation to distribute state aid fairly and oppose local tax burdens, and noted he supports lobbyists for informed legislative debate.
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Ainsworth
Carl T. Anderson
Washington County
Des Moines
Anderson
Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce
Wedenday
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Iowa State Education Association
Iowa Temperance League
AFL
CIO
Mr. Anderson
William S. Beardsley
Beardsley
Brighton and
Wellman
Ainsworth Chamber
Burke McCreedy
Bruce Pearson
Scott Orris
Kenneth McConnell
Larry Trotter
Free Outdoor Movie Series Opens In Ainsworth
Beginning Saturday June 25, free outdoor movies will be shown each Saturday evening through summer on Front Street in Ainsworth. Ainsworth chamber of commerce sponsors with a full length feature, news reel or travelogue, and cartoon. This marks the third year of the free program run by local business men. Art Havel operates the projector. committee in charge includes Milburn Spessard chair, J. D. Rabennold, R. M. Whitehead and Les Woods. Showings start around 8:30 p.m. and run two hours.
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Ainsworth
Richards Celebrate Mrs Clarence Birthday With Suprise Dinner
Mrs Clarence Richards celebrated a birthday on Thursday June 16 and with Mr Richards attended a dinner at Sam Wheeler's home. Eleven women assembled at the Richards residence in the evening hoping to surprise her but she had already left. Guests later enjoyed ice cream coffee and birthday cake at the Wheeler home.
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Clarence Richards
Mr. Richards
Sam Wheeler
Richards
Wheeler
Ainsworth Youth Camp Attendees Named
At least fifteen youths from Ainsworth Methodist Church will attend summer camps. Pioneer Senior Camp at Iowa Wesleyan College runs June 26 to July 1 with listed attendees. Pioneer Junior Camp July 17 to 22 includes named participants. Rev Stiefel will teach a course and serve as head counselor. pool access provided daily.
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Ainsworth
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Iowa Wesleyan College
Rosemary Jenkins
Ann O'Connor
Joyce Owens
Meda Owens
Judy Quinn
Maurine Stephens
Martha White
Larry Clegg
Ellen Dunbar
Bob Hawkins
Carl Hawkins
Jimmy Quinn
Kathleen Stephens
George Stout
Mary Thompson
Carl Stiefel
Jesus Our Leader
Susannah Circle Meets at Mrs Herbert Campbell Home
The Susannah Circle gathered at Mrs Herbert Campbell's Thursday afternoon with Mrs Larry Trotter in charge. They planned a quilt project for the coming year and urged members to bring a 4 inch square pattern and fabric scraps.
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Ainsworth
Susannah Circle
Herbert Campbell
Larry Trotter
Ladies Aid Society Meeting at United Presbyterian Church
The Ladies Aid of the United Presbyterian Church met Thursday afternoon at the church parlors. All fines were waived. Mrs. William Littlewood led devotions and refreshments were served by Mrs. Milo Arthur and Mrs. Harold Gosling. Mrs. Etta McFarland of Columbus Junction attended as a guest.
Flower Show Planned For June 23 by WSCS
Ainsworth florist show set for Thursday June 23 at 1 30 PM in the Ainsworth Methodist social hall. Prize awards for best bouquets. Theme Darkness Turns to Dawn in Africa. Olive Mikseh chairs program. worship led by Mrs Burke McCreedy. New WSCS president Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn.
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WSCS
Africa
Olive Mikseh
Burke McCreedy
Don Sands
Roy Wood
Clark Wood
Joe Wood
Richard Stephens
John Clegg
Floyd Edmondson
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Floyd Blankenhorn
Ainsworth Sunday School Plans June 26 Picnic
The Ainsworth Methodist church Sunday school will hold a picnic on the schoolhouse lawn June 26 noon. General chairs are W. D. Roberts and Fred Pfeifer. Mrs. Harold Gerdes and Mrs. William L. McGinnis lead table committee. Gene Stephens arranges a softball game. Croquet and horseshoes are planned along with ample ice cream pops for all attending families.
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Ainsworth
Gene Stephens
Expect Thirty At Swim Party in Washington
Nearly thirty members and friends of the Senior Youth Fellowship of the Ainsworth Methodist church are expected to attend a swimming party at the Washington YMCA Thursday June 238 from 8 30 to 10 00 p m Judy Quinn president of the fellowship is party chairman Cars will leave the church for Washington at o o clock Towels and soap will be available at the ve
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Ainsworth
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Washington
Miller and Beenblossom Move Boxcar for Feed Storage
Miller and Beenblossom moved a box car from the railroad yards to lots bought from Earl O Connor. They plan to use the car for storage of feed.
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Miller and Beenblossom
Earl O'Connor
Ainsworth Locals Report News and Visits
Ainsworth residents list weekend visits and travels including Clarence Pulse Jr learning telegraphy in Rock Island with John Viara. Omaha, Davenport, Mason City and Des Moines trips are noted with family gatherings at various homes and open house events. Bill in Ft Knox now after leaving El Centro.
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Clarence Pulse, Jr
Rock Island Depot
John Viara
W. J. Smylie
Clifford Campbell
Washington
Keokuk
Herb Leatherberg
Bill
el Centro
Calif
Ft. Knox
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Weedone
Woods
Lennox
A.D. Brown How
Donald Sands
John Bunyan
Jasper Thompson
Methodist Magazine
Claude Carson
Wayne Bitting
Atid Society
David Armstrong
Quets
Bill Gipple
Manford Kilgore
Service
Thompson
Stone's Furniture
Lowa
Robert Rotz
East Moline
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Everette Shearer
Mt. Pleasant
Martin Telford
E. R. Butterworth
Iowa City
University Hospital
Robert Mayberry
Omaha
W. L. McGinnis
Sarah McGinnis
Earl Wood
Michael
Carroll, Neb
Harold Hall
United Presbyterian Church
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Julia Koehler
Betty
William Littlewood
Brighton
Hazel Hunt
Fred Palmer
Nea
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George Canott
Garth Brown
Debbie
Governors Mansion
J. B. McKenna
Galesburg, Il
Solin-law
Fred Hawkins
Carl
Etta McFarland
Columbus Junction
Roe McFarland
Moore’s
Ainsworth Crossroads
Heck & Chic Repair Shop
Ainsworth, Lowa
Keith Genkinger
Atkene
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