Master Farmer Medal Awarded to Richard Stephens
Richard Stephens of Ainsworth is named one of seven Iowa farmers to receive the 1948 Master Farmer gold medal at a Des Moines luncheon. The award, started in 1926 by Wallace's Farmer and Iowa Homestead, honors farming skill and community service. Stephens operates 760 acres, raises about 1,000 hogs a year, and keeps 100 to 160 cattle, with two sons, ages 15 and 6. He is vice-president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and has long served in farm associations and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Richard Stephens
Iowa
Towa
Des Moines
Wallace
Stephens
Farm Bureau
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Business Association
Mrs J Riggs First to Get Baby Chicks Nearby Round Grove Event
Mrs John Riggs leads in Round Grove as first to obtain baby chicks on March 1. Neighborhood notes record visitors for an oyster supper, house painting at Fanetalem church, and social remarks. The Fisher family sympathy list notes Roy Fisher's passing amid community happenings. a note explains the black beetle common cockroach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Riggs
John Skate
Round Grove
John Rigas
Fanetalem Church
Untaire
Lloyd Bake
WashiDe
Dodder Ton Oy
Wes Lester Bell
Small Mesgier
Enikes
Spe
Airs Clard Belaye
Kauffman
Bell Brothers
Bok
Simu
Nee Marion Ferguson
Haskins Church
Ruth Foster
Tee
Fergnson
Marion
Town City
Don Nicholson
Roy Fisher
Freelands Hear From Alaska Distant Family Update
Mr and Mrs J E Freeland report from Seldovia Alaska that daughter Jas per Thompson and family report a harsh winter. The Freelandes plan to return to the states after the school year ends. Several local residents visited or hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Joe Welland, Fred Walker, Marion Timmins family, Hilda Olds, and Basil Bassler family. News covers travel, visits, and remodeling at A V Brown warehouse building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Norris
Ainsworth
J. E. Freeland
Jasper Thompson
Seldovia
Alaska
Maska
States
Taoon
Breeland
Joe Welland
Iowa City
Ben Fitzgerald
Fred Walker
Oakdale
J. B Pressly
Mire
Marion
Timmins
Famiy
Washington
Osceola
Hilda Olds Woo Hie
Clifford Campbell
Campbell’s
Harry Boileau
Cloyce Snider
Fred Orris
Alvae Sands
Dr. Bassier
Ralph Junkin
Hilda Olds
Airs. Oldfield
Dauster Josephine
Fairfield
Olds
Mae Spessard
Wm. Littlewood
Hugh Hazelett
Lee Hunt
Omi Edmondson
Ida Hunt
Effle McCreedy
Spessard
Edmondson
Fitzgerald Hemodels
A. v. Brown
Bill Miller
Mary Lou
Kega
Chas
Viola Thomann and Louis Kasper Wed in Riverside Church
Viola Thomann became the bride of Louis Kasper in a double ring ceremony at St Marys Church Riverside. Rev Thomas Wolfe officiated. Bridesmaids wore raspberry velvet gowns and the reception followed at St Marys Hall for about 50 guests on a farm six miles southwest of Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Thomann
Louis Kasper
ST. Mary’s Church, Riverside
Marilyn Pesler
Vernita Droll
Father
Net
Rata ‘Thomann
Thomann
Judith Ann Horn
St. Mary's Hall
Riverside
L. E. Whites Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary
Brighten residents Mr and Mrs FE White hosted a Friday oyster supper for the Jolly Ten, marking their 20th wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs J HM Tracy, Mrs Hattie Brier, Mr and Mrs BC Tracy, Mr and Mrs Ralph Frazey, Mr and Mrs Otto Lamansky and Billy, and Mr and Mrs Harold Stephens with Tommy of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
FE. White
Tracy
Hattie Brier
B.C, Tracy
Ralph Frazey
Otto” Lamansky
Billy
Harold Stephens
Tommy
Washington
Printing Board bids on March 18 for state publications
The Iowa State Printing Board will hold a bid reception in Des Moines on March 18 1949 for funds book paper motor vehicle dealer lists engineering exam and other miscellaneets. Bids accepted until 10 00 a m the same day. The board may reject any or all bids and will award as it sees fit. Interested parties should contact Sir Needham Superintendent of Printing Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motor Voice
State Printing Board
State
Iowa State Printing Board
Ers
Dex Moines
Iowa
Fon Real Estate
Ned
Sir Needham
Frazer
Kaiser-Frazer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ainsworth News
Wallaces
Harry D. Linn
Willam G. Murray
Department of Agricultural Economies
Towa State College
Pred K. Bruene. Gladbrook
Iowa Master Parmer Club
Donald R. Murphy
Wallaces’ Farmer and Saws
Homestead
Keith Genkinger
Max M. White
Arco Starch
Navy
Woodbury
Elliott’s Food Store
Ainsworth, Iowa
Chas, T. Nash Barber
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Eclipse Lbr. CO
Compine
Ainsworth Meat & Locker Service
Freelands
Cletus Kasper
Clement Thomann
Keneth Kron
L. E. Whites
Ington
Foe
Patricia Knight
Cornel Wilde
Columbia
Clutter Winchell
Stewart Auto & Tractor
Walker Motor Katona
Fden Motors
Towa City, Towa
Rummells & Sons
West Branch
Lowa
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