Ainsworth United Presbyterian Choir Concert Planned
The Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church choir will present a public concert on Sunday night June 30 with organ and piano numbers The Heavens are Telling I Am Alpha and Omega Just for Today Search Me O God O Lord Most Merciful and other anthems and solos performed by Bill Koehler Kenneth McConnell Ed Koehler and others with quartets duets and postlude selections.
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Ainsworth
Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church Choir
Haydn
Alpha and Omega
Stainer
Leaner
Bill Koehler
God
von Berge
Betty Edwards
Maria Hazelette
Donna Knight
Carol Martin
Pam Trotter
Shirley Knight
Marilyn Viara
Sue Wilson
Sterling
Ted Woods
Bill Trotter
Kenneth McConnell
Pinfuit
Jesus
Rathburn
Dale Brehmer
Bach
Gounod
Karen Koehler
Lord
West
Sheppard
Murphys Honored At Anniversary Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. John Elliott Jr host a 25th anniversary dinner for Mrs. Elliott’s parents Mr. and Mrs. George Murphy of Haskins. Attendees include Peggy, Earl and Bobby McGraw of Davenport, John and Marsha Blair of Monmouth, Don Brazelton and Marsha Roseville, Tom McGraw and Bessie Murphy of Haskins, with most guests staying for the evening. Mrs. Max White Sr. visited Effie McCreedy at The Pines in Washington Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blair
Monmouth, Ill
Don Brazelton
Marsha
Roseville
Tom McGraw
Bessie Murphy
Haskins
Max White Sr
Effie McCreedy
the Pines
Washington
Mothers and Daughters Attend WSCS Banquet
A Mothers and Daughters breakfast hosted by the WSCS drew 60 members and guests at the Methodist Church parlors. Mrs John Young served juice, Mrs Herbert Campbell coffee, with a floral display and group activities led by several organizers. Prizes recognized the oldest mother, youngest daughter, most daughters, and most generations. plans for a state booth were announced for the Oct 8 Washington event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
WSCS
John Young
Herbert Campbell
George Stout
Roy Wood
Charles Mapel
W. L. McGinnis
Russell Owens
Ada Janecek
Charles Jenkins
John Elliott
S. A. Stephens
Herb Rich
Dale Roberts
Kate Annas
Wade Raridon
Blanche Stephens
Roberts
Washington
Orie O'Connor
Kenneth Ornduff
Herman Wagenknecht
Delbert Holmes
Birthday Gang Supper at Richards Home
The Birthday Gang gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Richards in Ainsworth for a cooperative supper on Thursday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cain, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boileau and Bill of Washington, Mrs. Wilkinson of Ottumwa, and others, with cards and visiting. A turkey supper is planned for July 4 at the Harry Boileau home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Clarence Richards
Ray Cain
Harry Boileau
Bill
Washington
Wilkinson
Ottumwa
Milburn Spessard
Orville Thoma
Max White Sr
Fred Hawkins
Ruth Shearer
Lee Norris
Cathy Norris
Davenport
Mrs O Connor Hosts Bridge Club Gathering
Mrs Orie O Connor hosted the Tuesday Bridge Club with two tables of play. Mrs Orville Thoma won high score and Mrs Frank Moore took the consolation prize. Guest Mrs Don Rab enold attended. next meeting set in two weeks with Mrs Lee Norris.
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Ainsworth
Orie O'Connor
Orville Thoma
Frank Moore
Don Rabenold
Delbert Holmes
Lee Norris
Sixty Attend Family Night at U P Church
Sixty people attended the family night cooperative supper at the U P church Wednesday. Gerald Howell of Crawfordsville shared pictures and spoke about his experiences in India as an exchange student.
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Ainsworth
U. P
Gerald Howell
Crawfordsville
India
Dale Brehmer
Cleo Orris
Roger Colthurst
Lee Norris
Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers at Tuesday Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall with Mrs. Mable Gosling presiding. Officers elected include Mrs. Orie O'Connor president Vera Simpson first vice president Mrs. Virgil Hering second vice president Mrs. Harold Jones secretary Mrs. Harold Ross treasurer Mrs. C E McPherson chaplain Mrs. C A Thompson sergeant at arms and Mrs Clarence Walker historian. The Des Moines convention is set for July 24–26 and a potluck supper will be held June 25 for members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. McPherson
C. A. Thompson
Clarence Walker
Des Moines
Auxiliary
Legion
Roy Wood
Genevieve Paterson
Vera Simpson
Ainsworth Sailor Deploys to Goose Bay Labrador
Lt Ronald Crawford left Wed morning for McGuire AFB after a three week stay with his parents Mr and Mrs Corbin Crawford He will be flown to Goose Bay Labrador for air rescue work in the helicopter division Mr and Mrs Virgil Hering and children enjoyed last week at Clear Lake The Thompson families attended a horse show in Iowa City on Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Crawford
McGuire Air Force Base
Corbin Crawford
Goose Bay
Labrador
Virgil Hering
Clear Lake
Mrs. C. A. Thompson
Mrs
Charles Thompson
Iowa City
Community gatherings and visits in Washington area
Attendees at the Washington County Baracks and auxiliary in Washington Sunset Park included Rev. and Mrs. C. E. McPherson Mr. and Mrs. Lee Norris Mr. and Mrs. Milo Arthur Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mc Ginnis Vernon Gosling and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Richards all noted as World War I veterans. Sunday visitors to Hugh Morris home came from Oskaloosa Ottumwa Iowa City Mt. Pleasant and West Chester with dinners at Blue Shutters and continued socializing at the Morris home. Further events mention Effie Mc Creedy birthday plans and visits by Mrs. Arthur Peterson Virgil from Denver Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Hoy guests at Roger Colthurst home along with travels to Lake Darling and a Mexico trip planned for Mr. Colthurst family members.
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Washington County
Baracks
Washington Sunset Park
C. E. McPherson
Lee Norris
Milo Arthur
W. A. McGinnis
Vernon Gosling
Clarence Richards
Hugh Morris
W. A. Scott
Oskaloosa
Robert Defratz
Ottumwa
Glen Whitmarsh
Mt. Pleasant
Merle Hebner
Merle Kendall
Maude Schuchardt
Robert Shell
Iowa City
Blue Shutters
Morris Home
R. L. Hoy
Waterloo
Leona Crayne
Medford
Ore
Roger Colthurst
Crayne
Ray Pratt
Colthurst
Mexico
Pratt
Coithurst
Social notes from Keota and surrounding towns in 1956
A roundup of visits and gatherings from Cincinnati to Des Moines detailing dinners in Keota and Ainsworth, family ties among the Trotters Ross and Norris households, Ground Observer Corps plans with Set. Baker of Burlington, and civilian defense coordinator Jess Tomlinson. Also reports a Texas natural gas liquids production figure for 1956 at 6 946 million gallons worth 353 million dollars.
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Ground Observer Corps
Fire Station Town Hall
Baker
Burlington
Jess Tomlinson
Texas
Four Thousand Attend Two Day Pork Festival at Ainsworth
An estimated 4,000 people attended the annual Pork Festival in Ainsworth over two days. Highlights included 1,200 pounds of free barbecued pork, 1,200 milk cartons from Sanitary Dairy, 128 pies with sides, and sales of soda and baked goods. Prizes were awarded Friday and Saturday to numerous residents, with local businesses and volunteers credited for the event’s success.
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Ainsworth
Sanitary Dairy
Chamber of Commerce
Lottery-like Draw of Local Gifts From Various Vendors
A list shows numerous small prizes and donated items including rides on a tractor and merry-go-round, ice cream, groceries, savings bonds, and certificates. Individuals named include Firestone tire staff members, Ray Whisler, Gary Cavin, Mrs. Ardella Harvey, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firestone Tires
Ray Whisler
Melo Janecek
Gary Cavin
Baird & Lins
D. M. Arthur
Ardella Harvey
Bank Insurance
Albert Navy
Thompson's
Bennie J. Howe
Ainsworth Cafe
Floyd Faris
Howard Schultz
Bernard Carnes
Oscar Mayer
George T. Koehler
Blue Shutters
John Therion
Hazelett’s
Tom McGraw
Triangle Della Lopshire
Shamrock Inn
Willard Sands
Harry Boyd
Hunt's
Judy Murphy
Hugh Hazelett
Arnold Bartels
Borden
Lester Pronga
Boden
Ronnie Carl Greiner
Roy Havel
Bank Insurance Agency
Harry Reschly
Ainsworth Locker
Donna Jean Stapp
Edward Griffith
Witness Laughs Then Fire Destroys Lumber Yard
A Syracuse man told police he laughed when a 27 year old drinking companion asked for a matchbook to burn a lumber yard. He said he stopped laughing after the yard burned an hour later in a $250000 blaze.
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HOT Lumber
Syracuse
N. Y
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Murphys
Insurance Agency
Joe Palooka
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Ham Fisher
Benny
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Wéi
Humphrey
Dixie Dugan
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Striebel
Birthday Gang
Mie
Chic
Dial Olive
American National and Drovers National Banks of
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Valley Bank & Trust of
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Ainsworth State Bank
Iowa
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Ainsworth Garage & Implement Store
Ainsworth Dial Olive
Mrs. O'Connor
U. P. Church
Legion Auxiliary
Arthur Peterson and
Virgil
Denver, Colo
Walter McClelland
Mrs. Mina Paulsgrove
Mrs. Paulsgrove
Thompson Home
Mary Hinshaw
Carolyn
Charles Minick
Sharon Hough
West Chester
W. D. Roberts
Indianola
Lake Darling
Monte Marsh
Monte
William Marsh
Ames
Norval Norris
Mary
Cathy
Keith Orris
Debby of
Marion
Fred Orris
Owen Wehr
Columbus Junction
Lee Conry Home
Lee Ebner
Lee Conry
Russell Lester
Federated Church
Keota
Rex Hild
Orville Hutchinson
Redfield
Arthur Havel
Henry Urban
Cedar Rapids
Charles Droll
Harold Gerdes
Elliott
Rita Guenther
J. W. Edgerly
Jerry Mapel
Mrs. Lacy Lines
Myra Donaldson
Jones Trucking
Veda Niffenegger
Wanda Ornduff
Linda Campbell
Heck & Chick
Dell Farrier
Eula Mae Coon
Thompson Garage
William L. McGinnis
Billy Donaldson
Clarence Kauffman
Alice Lord
Marian McGinnis
Magnus Laundry
Sara Young
Erwin Wulf
Russel Dunsmore
Elmer Metz
Myrtle Thoma
Mrs. Don
Cyril Rife
Oscar Mayerham
Rodney Stodgill
Armour
Jane Trotter
Richard Kauffman
Spickner Seed Co
Erna Eimen
Jack Herr
Tom Stirling
Karla Houseal
Jones Bros
George Plecker
Murphy's
Woodrow Crane
Fallon Borden
Don Siegle
Duroc
Betty McConnell
I. Food
Meat & Locker
Blondie
Chic Young
Blair Duncan
S. Solomon
Cecil Riley
Nutrena & Co
Jimmy Frame
Owen White
Brown's
William F. Miller
Delbert & Dale Holmes
John Weber
Community Feed
Bill McFarland
Max White Jr
Duncan & Smyley
Donnie Joe Redlinger
Brylcreem
Joe H. Jones
Don L. Smith
Elmer Steele
Larry H. Jones
Alta M. Guenther
G. C. Springman
Mary Wilson
Dean Sandburg
Triangle Cafe
Paul Sieren
Joy Jones
Linda Crone
Bill Gipple
Louise Ahrenhalt
Bonnie K, Walker
Hazelett’s Mobile Service
Paul Hazelett
Doane Agricultural Service, Inc
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