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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1960

Page

4

Entries Open for Tractor Pulling at Pork Festival in Ainsworth

Open to Washington County residents and nearby areas, the tractor pulling contest kicks off the Pork Festival in Ainsworth on June 24 and 25. Contestants may enter multiple tractors per class with weighs ranging from 4,000 Ibs to 9,000 Ibs, prizes 20 for first and 10 for second. Donald Blanchard will headline Friday, with Bob and Bobbie appearing. pork sandwiches, coffee, baked beans, potato salad and pie to be served.

Ainsworth Washington County Ainsworth State Bank Donald Red Blanchard Bob and Bobbie

Change Location For Flower Art Exhibit

Ainsworth Park Festival moves the flower and art show to the former doctor's office on June 25. Entries from 9 a.m. to noon. bring to rear alley door if easier. Main Street will be blocked. Exhibitors supply their own containers.

Ainsworth Ainsworth Park Main Street

Ainsworth Locals Clarence Walker Hospitalized in Iowa City

Clarence Walker of Ainsworth is listed as a patient at Veterans Hospital in Iowa City. He is receiving medical care and details of his condition are not disclosed.

Clarence Walker Veterans Hospital Iowa City

Davis and White Wedding at Fairfield Free Methodist Church

Patricia Kaye Davis and Ronald Duayne White wed in a 2 PM double ring ceremony at the Free Methodist Church in Fairfield. The bride wore Chantilly lace and nylon net with a pearl crown veil, bouquet of red sweetheart roses, and received 250 guests at a church reception.

Patricia Kaye Davis Clyde L. Davis West of Fairfield Ronald Duayne White Carlton A. White Crawfordsville Free Methodist Church Fairfield H.T. Rasche Alma _ Linder Shirley Cavenee Marilyn Jeanne Davis Karen Chatfield Becky White Denny White Rich White Ted Stoner Terry Curtis Kermit Fulton Earl Carr Bobbi Lou Fish Stephen Fish Nelson Chatfield Robert Curtis Leslie Hickenbottom

Ainsworth Community Notes Honor Glen Miller Guests

Glen Miller and family of Tucson honored guests at a potluck in the Ainsworth Community room. The event featured birthday cake for Mrs. Clarence Richards and a social evening with neighbors and visiting relatives.

Glen Millers Tucson, Ariz Ainsworth Glen Miller Tucson Ariz Corbin Crawford Marilyn Pearson Daryl Pearson Stella McCaleb Lynn Disney Keota Sandra Lay C.M. Lay

Mock Wedding Highlighted At County Line Club Meeting

The County Line Club met with twelve members and two guests present. A mock wedding featured bride Mrs. Joe Wood groom Mrs. Orville Tappan and other roles. Bouquets used radishes and onions. Next meeting July 13 with Mrs. George Lord. Local notices include Legion Auxiliary June 21 and various family visits and gatherings around Ames.

Ainsworth County Line Club Herman Wagenknecht Earl Schuerman Hayden Davis Joe Wood Orville Tappan Garrett Peters Russell Owens Hugh Morris Wagenknecht Tom Skubal Burdette Davis Don Bush Vance Skubal George Lord Ainsworth Legion Auxiliary W.A. Trotter

Hi-Ores Tour Amanas Trip Highlights Club Activity

Hi-Ores 4-H Club members toured the Amanas on Wednesday June 15 led by Mrs. Harold Gilliand and Mrs. Carr Wandus. The group included two mothers Mrs. R T Knottnerus and Mrs. Everette Rath. Separately Mr. and Mrs. Lee Norris spent Father’s Day at the Norval Norris home in Bettendorf. Dining events at Iris Courts celebrated Mrs Richards birthday and the Norris wedding anniversary. The Beard couple were honored on their wedding anniversary during a dinner at the Amanas.

Larry Trotter Trotter Ben Niner Marengo Marge Trotter Julie Wood Pepper-Ettes Lake Darling Charles Thompson Becky Sue Washington C.A Crawfordsville Clark Pfiefer Donald Brain Rock Island Ainsworth Harold Gilliand Carr Wandus R.T. Knottnerus Everette Rath Lee Norris Norval Norris Bettendorf Clarence Richards

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