Breezy Taylors Flowers Draw Gladwin To Town
Breezy Taylor, real name Elba, owns Gladwin flower gardens covering 7 of 14 acres, with thousands of sweet williams and roses in bloom. The piece notes Breezy’s daily 5 am work, local farming, and Gladwin’s unincorporated status under Union Township trustees. It highlights tourism from 50-75 cars weekly and Deb Brumfield’s prior fame, plus town history and railroad setbacks shaping Gladwin’s growth.
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Gladwin
Town Square
Williams
Breezy
Elba
Elba Taylor
F. L. Davis Greenhouses
Bettendorf
T. G. Hotle
Henry Hoben
Brevest
South Gladwin
Weet Gladwin
Gladwins
Gladwin’s
Davenport
Union Township
Steve Bauseh
Rodney Swailes
Bill Duncan
Hininger
Louisa County
Blanchard
Giesler
Deb Brumfield
Sermon Subjects Taught at Ainsworth Methodist Church
Carl Steefel explains a July sermon series at Ainsworth Methodist with topics such as Beside still waters and rain man’s quest for vision. Aims include July 6 to July 27 themes, plus a Foremost Living Americans program from September through February featuring figures like Marian Anderson and Eleanor Roosevelt.
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Ainsworth
Methodist
Collier's Maagazine
Grandma Moses
Oscar Hammerstein II
Robert Ek. Sherwood
Dwight Eisenhower
Bernard Baruch
Eleanor Roosevelt
Jack Benny
Marian Anderson
Breezy Delivers Seasonal Flowers for Sanctuary
Every Sunday during growing season Breezy delivers a large bouquet from his public gardens for the sanctuary, adding a steady rhythm of floral gifts to the church.
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Breezy
Stephens Picnic in Sunset Park
Stephens relatives enjoyed a family picnic at Sunset Park in Washington honoring R. L. Stephens. Attendees included Mrs DPD. OD. Stephens, Robert Stephens and family of West Chester, Gene Stephens and family, Connie Stephens of Chicaxe, Mr and Mrs S A Stephens, John Stephens, Mr and Mrs Herbert Rich and family of Crawfordsville, and Mr and Mrs Howell Rees and family of Columbus Junction.
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Ainsworth
Stephens
Sunset Park
Washington
R. L. Stephens
Dpd. OD. Stephens
Robert Stephens
West Chester
Gene Stephens
Connie Stephens
Chicaxe
S. A. Stephens
John Stephens
Herbert Rich
Crawfordsville
Howell Rees
Columbus Junction
Theme for WSCS Meet Announced at June Gathering
Wo man’s Society of Christian Ser vice theme All children are our concern. Monthly meeting at Method ist church Thursday afternoon June 26 at 2 o’clock. Worship by Mrs Trene Trotter. program by Mrs Beryl Rogers. feature by Mrs Dorothy Owens. Hostesses listed. WSCS president is Mrs Martha Smith.
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Ainsworth
Woman’s Society of Christian Ser- View
Methodist Church
Trene Trotter
Beryl Rogers
Dorothy Owens
Joella Gerdes
Dee O' Beira
Katherine O' Beira
Maxine Elliott
Gladys Stout
Ruth Jenkins
Grace Stone
WSCS
Martha Smith
Fish Derby Set for July 2 at Mary Marrlake
The third annual fish derby sponsored by the chamber of commerce will be held Wednesday July 2 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm at Mary Marrlake one mile west of town on highway 2. Age limit 14. prizes total twenty dollars. free pops and ice cream bars for all participants.
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Ainsworth
Chamber of Commerce
Mary Mart Lake
Youth Fellowship Activities Planned
AINSWORTH Junior youth fellowship of Methodist church plans roller skating at Columbus Junction Wednesday evening June 25 with cars leaving the church at 7 o clock. Sunday evening leaders for fellowship June 29 at 7 o'clock include Charles Thompson Iris Plecker Jed Mikseh and worship. Acting sponsor is Mrs Ethel Stephens. Junior officers for next year are David Stephens president Carol Orndush vice president Larry O Connor secretary Linda Gerdes treasurer. Election was Sunday evening June 22.
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Ainsworth
David Stephens
Carol Orndush
Larry O'Connor
Linda Gerdes
Mrs Richards Honored For Birthday Celebration Friday
Mrs Clarence Richards whose birthday fell on June 16 was the guest of honor Friday evening as a birthday group arranged a cooperative supper at the Richards home Cribbage and five hundred were played with attendees including Mr and Mrs M Spessard Mr and Mrs Lee Hunt Mr and Mrs Max White Sr Mr and Mrs Fred Hawkins Mr and Mrs Everitte Shearer Mr and Mrs Lee Norris and Mr and Mrs Earl O Connor of Washington
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Mrs. Richards
Ainsworth
Clarence Richards
Richards
Cribbage
M. Spessard
Lee Hunt
Max White Sr
Fred Hawkins
Everitte Shearer
Lee Norris
Earl O'Connor
Washington
Suzannah Group Meeting With Mrs Stephens
The Susannah circle met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Dick Stephens. Devotional leader was Mrs. Mae Lamb. Mrs. Blanche Stephens led the lesson and reviewed the book of Acts. President Mrs. Harold Gerdes was noted.
Past Patrons Meet Wednesday Evening
Mrs Frank Moore hosted the Past Patrons club at the Masonic Hall with thirteen attendees. The group enjoyed a pot luck supper then held a business meeting led by president Mrs Hugh Morris before visiting and playing cards.
Mrs Thompson Hosts Bridge Club Gathering
Mrs Crurtford Thompson entertained the Tuesday Bridge club with one guest, Mrs Delbert Holmes. Two tables played. Mrs Holmes won high and Mrs Lee Norris placed low. Hostess and Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn served a one course luncheon.
Thirteen Attend Lincoln Street Club Meeting
Twelve members and one guest met Friday afternoon at Lincoln Street Club with Mrs. V. V. Wortman. The gathering was social with contests, and a one course luncheon was served to close the afternoon.
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Ainswouorth
Lincoln Street Club
V. V. Wortman
Military Road Club Elects Officers at Dea Home
The Military Road club met Friday evening at the William Dea home. Wayne Bitting was elected president, Mrs Merlin Hale secretary treasurer, and Mrs Clifford Thompson reporter. A two course luncheon was served with hostesses assisted by Mrs John Dea and Mrs Lafe Klopfenstein. Next meeting will be at the Gilbert Kuneman home.
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Ainsworth
Military Road Club
William Dea
Wayne Bitting
Merlin Hale
Clifford Thompson
John Dea
Lafe Klopfenstein
Gilbert Kuneman
Birthday Dinner Honors R. L. Stephens
In honor of the birthday of R. L. Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. Stephens and Maurine were entertained at the John Stephens home for dinner Friday. The table was centered with a birthday cake. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Stephens and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rich and family of Crawfordsville.
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Ainsworth
R. L. Stephens
Refreshments Served After Business Meeting
The meeting concluded with refreshments provided by Mrs John Frame Mrs Mina Paulsgrove and Mrs Mae Lamb ensuring members were served after the session.
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John Frame
Mina Paulsgrove
Mae Lamb
Ainsworth Softball Schedule Set For Riverside Clash
Ainsworth's softball team will play Riverside at the Ainsworth field on Tuesday evening and on Thursday June 26 as part of the league night at the Ainsworth diamond.
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Ainsworth Ainsworth
Riverside
Ainsworth
Mrs McCreedy Hosts Martha Circle at Ainsworth Church
Mrs McCreedy hosted the Martha circle of the Ainsworth Methodist Church with co host Mrs Melvin Soukup. Mrs Herbert Campbell led the lesson and Mrs Larry Trotter gave the devotional. Jim McCreedy played accordion for entertainment as new member Mrs Merlin Hale joined.
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Ainsworth
Burke McCreedy
Martha
Melvin Soukup
Herbert Campbell
Larry Trotter
Jim McCreedy
John Young
Wilbur Thompson
John Stephens
W. Thompson
W. L. McGinnis
Young
Merlin Hale
Jassie Lynch
McCreedy
Soukup
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Carl Steefel
David McCartney
Haskins
McCartneys
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Muscatine
Taylor
Cardener
Pastor Bootleg
Richard Duncan
Jim Seilers
Kathy
Asher Dennis
Minnie Swailes
Brues Klein
Taylor Brothers
Roy
Ted
Duncans
Gladwin General Store
Delbert Farms
Military Road
Ghadwin’s
Virgil Blosser
Wayland
Breezy Taylor
Alice Reynolds
Charles Duncan
Me. Taylor
Ciladwin
FREE
Bf 14
Pty Ata
Pittsburgh
Sands Store
Hazelett Bros
Aisworth
Beenblossom Feed & Grain
Ainsworth, Iowa
Ernie Wagner
Grove Letis
Carl O'Beirn
John Trame
Richard Hotle
William L. McGinnis
Ray Whitehead
Suzannah Group
Atti Ebeut
Stepe—Welke
Overhead Deere
ABC
Heck Gesling
Mgr
Amsworth
Mrs. Thompson
Lincoln St. Club
Dea
R. Stephens
Mrs. McCreedy
Martha Circle
Bresh
Forman Ford
Chic
Afnsworth
State Bank
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