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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1963

Page

12

Ainsworth School Sets Tryouts For Senior Play Milionaire

Tryouts were held thispr for the senior class play Milionaire with Fa Skubal set to star as Wayne Fuller. Others include Karen Coon as Dot Hart, Mike Klopfenstein as Bruce Beadell, Madellen Prongreen Shir ey Bentley, Tom White as Wade Fuller, Janice Lines as Betty Fuller, Glenn Banks as William Harris, Sherry Roberts as Barbara Harris, Janet Coon as Sandra Bell, George Trotter as Hedio Sechi, Judy Simpson as Annie Sechi, and Jerry Mapel as the Radio Voice. Tina Gosling will be an nouncer and understudy to all feminine roles.

Fa Skubal Wayne Fuller Karen Coon Dottie Hart Mike Klopfenstein Bruce Beadell Madellen Pronga Shirey Bentley Bruce Tom White Wade Fuller Janice Lines Betty Fuller Wade Glenn Banks William Harris Wayne Sherry Roberts Barbara Harris Janet Coon Sandra Bell Betty George Trotter Hedio Sechi Judy Simpson Annie Sechi Jerry Mapel Tina Gosling Carolyn Coon Mary Therion Bill Frame Ed Skubal Bob Watson Patti Gerdes Alma Havel Ann Lord

Three Games Slated For Friday Night At Ainsworth Event

Ainsworth adds a third game to the Friday program at the high school gym on March 8. The lineup includes Ainsworth and Crawfordsville youth squads and a Little League boys game at 6 49 p m. The 7 30 p m clash features Crawfordsville and Ainsworth Babe Ruth baseball teams. Admission is 25 cents for students and adults. The event honors Glenn Banks, the Ainsworth scorer and rebounder sidelined by illness.

Ainsworth Crawfordsville

Louise Stout led Lenten program at Iowa Wesleyan College

Ainsworth locals Louise Stout wrote the Lenten program presented March 3 at Iowa Wesleyan College as part of a Wesleyan Glee Club tour this past week.

Louise Stout Wesleyan Glee Club Iowa Wesleyan College

Westminster Guild Meets With Mrs Thomas in Ainsworth

Westminster Guild of the Cotter Presbyterian Church met in the home of Mrs Elmer Thom with seventeen members and guests Mrs Tom Peters Mrs Bob Pretz and Beverly Thomas in attendance Jim Skubal led the devotions from Death and Life and served as study leader reviewing the first chapter of One People of God Mrs Kenneth Arthur led the Year Book of Prayer Lyle Duncan offered thoughts on Spiritual Habits Refreshments were served at social hour The next meeting is March 14 with Mrs Stanley Arthur

Robert Greene Lawrence Bartmann Albert Schetzer Fred Pfeifer Greene William Simbro Ainsworth Westminster Guild Cotter Presbyterian Church Elmer Thom Tom Peters Bob Pretz Beverly Thomas Jim Skubal Kenneth Arthur Lyle Duncan Stanley Arthur Baptist Church Lockridge Robert Boshart U. S Dick Schlatter James Roth W. S. CS Methodist Church

Mrs Dahnbaum Birthday Honoree At Cedar event

Mrs Dahnbaum celebrated a belated birthday hosted by Mr and Mrs Everett Gardner. Attendees included Arthur Dahnau m and family from Muscatine, Dale Garrett, Robert Moody with Peoria connections, Gertrude Korg, Stanley, Charles Bartholow, Carl Brown, and Ida Hunt. Couples from Davenport and Lowell joined for a cooperative supper with Carroll Walz. Elwyn Corey led a tour to Kansas City Missouri last week.

Ndt Frank Moore Winfield Ida Hunt Floyd Olds Marion Olds Davenport Melvin Senniewer Donald Davison Carroll Walz Lowell Town Elwyn Corey Kansas Cit Mo

Keota Women Attend Humphrey Funeral

Keota residents Lena Hermonstorfer Audrey Smith and Darlene Fagen attended the funeral of Mrs. Cora Humphrey in Burlington Thursday afternoon. Hattie Hermonstorfer returned from Oklahoma and Chicago visits. The Griggs family moved to a new farm near Keota and welcomed a second daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Griggs.

Keota Humphrey Hattie Hermonstorfer Oklahoma Chicago Mrs. Hermonstorfer Louie Hermonstorfer Donald Parker Carole Alsell Paul Nyren Washington Hospital Griggs Herdlicka Arkansas

Lucky Lassie 4-Hers Meet with Dana Hahn

The Lucy Lassie 4H Club met with Dana Hahn Monday evening in Kura. Linda Davis attended and the group discussed plans for a 4H window to be set up at Stephen Cleaners. Cindy Sigler and Mary Lea Monaghan gave a demonstration on a sweet and sour. Refreshments were served by Dana and her mother Mrs Bernard Hahn.

Colthursts Return From California Vacation

Colthursts return from a two month winter trip in California with reports of a lovely journey. Ainsworth residents hosted Howard Kennedy and family during a visit, while Ernest Eisele of Covington Oklahoma, 85, passed away February 27. Community members adjust as Jim McCreedy relocates to a new farm, Ida Hunt battles pneumonia, and local families share family visits across Eldon Batavia Oskalooza Washington and De Kalb Illinois with relatives and friends.

Sheeran Actons Robert Conry Oskaloo Gary Bob Waters de Kalb Kenneth Ornduft Mt. Pleasant Mae Spessard Sunny Haven Rest Washington

Sunnyside Pinochle Club Meets at Zehr Home

The Sunnyside Pinochle Club gathered at Mrs Wayne Zehr's home with all members present. Three tables played, prizes awarded to Rosella Times Eva Jones and Martha Sanders. Refreshments had a Valentine motif. Zehr received a birthday gift from a mystery sister. Next party scheduled with Mrs Kathleen Fauler at Sigourney.

Kura Sunnyside Wayne Zehr Rosella Eva Jones Martha Sanders Valentine Kathleen Fauler Sigourney

Oren Birkey Reported Improving From Heart Condition

Oren Birkey is reported improving from a heart condition at Mercy Hospital in Town City. Wendy Philipps and Susan Kwartz spent the weekend in the homes of their parents. Helen Jean Birkey of Ames IA spent spring break with her parents. Mr and Mrs Carl Oldfield returned from a Texas vacation. An all church potluck dinner was held at the Baptist Church sponsored by the Dorcas Missionary Society. Mrs Lawrence Coen of Danville Ta guest sneaker.

Mrs Watson Undergoes Gallstone Surgery

Reports indicate Mrs S B Watson of Cedar Rapids underwent gallstone surgery February 23 at St Lukes Hospital Cedar Rapids and is said to be doing well. The note follows other society items from Wayland and nearby towns including birthdays, club meetings, and travel plans.

Pythian Sisters Installations at Keota Reported

Keota notes report the Pythian Sisters installation Tuesday evening with members MoE La Conklin Genevieve 1e secretary Helen Stoutner treasurer Bess Lantry protector Clara Fleenor musician Ruby Helscher. A valentine walk and school of instruction at April meeting are noted with guests Maude Sanders Ferner Wimmer Ethel Aller Irene Grisham. Next meeting a luncheon at Mrs Vincents home.

Snowflake Jumping Champ Kotlareck Delights Westby Crowd

Kotlareck wins the Snowflake Ski Jumping Tournament in Westby Wisconsin with jumps of 207 and 287 feet. A week earlier at Steamboat Springs Colorado he set a new record distance of 322 feet.

Kotlareck Westby Wis Jimops Steamboat Springs Colo

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Ainsworth School State University of Iowa Iown Ellen Knottnerus Beverly Coon Pat McDole Karen Eagle Ruth Edwards Susie Thompson Gary Kueman Murray Harold Kueman Stewart School Christine Wernimont Union Muscatine Larry Wernimont Iowa City MYF State of Iowa United Nations New York City Washington, D.C Jack Boender Boender Des Moines E Verett Insworth SOE Palooka Ham Fisher Pest Mis, Mone Blondie SoHo Chic Young Mrs. Ornduff Ainsworth Bridge Club Kensington Harold Ross Lincoln Lee Conry Wo J. Dea G. F. Tortter Dea Ladies In Blue Veterans Hospital American Legion Auxiliary Darold Jones Lee Hunt Ronald Hawkins Corbin Crawford Olive Miksch Wwe Taxe Grove Letts Gene Stephens John Elliott Elliott Charles Jenkins Sorosis Sacha Burke McCreedy Everette Tobin Sam Stephens Clarence McConkey Campbell American Legion Hall Linda Norway Warner Shellac Skeetz Luestay Westminster Guild of Cotter Church Thomas Piritiaay Club Birthday Club Milburn Spessard Don Rabenold GF. Trotter Floyd Blankenhorn C. A. Thompson Charles H .Thompson Peg Henry Mar Ie Emry Jim McCreedy Mrs. Dahnbaum Community Feed, Inc Dana Hahn Boyd Sanders IoEn Ainsworth Meat & Locker Service Colthursts California Mrs. Zehr Mrs. Boyd Sanders Oren Birkey Godbek Dixie Dugan Rou Tor By McEvoy and Striebel Nancy By Ernie Bushmiller Mrs. Watson Wayland Roy Davison S. B. Watson Cedar Rapids St Lukes Hospital A. B. Magdefrau Henry County Hospital Virgil Wittmer Fairmont Minn Dwight Wittmer Quincy Sam Wittmer Springfield S.C. Witmer Mercy Hospital Town City Ervin Resehly Minnie Suter Khty Fannie Eimen Lucy Boshart Elizabeth Roth Arthur Davison Jefferson Township Davison Marguerite Gingerich John Dill Hulme S.C. Wittmer Joe Gowey Maurice Gowey Brighton Hesston Hess Hall G. Widmer Ira Wenger Willis Dennis Graber Max Roth Marlin Wyse Dean Meyer Janice Widmer Gwen Kenneth Richard Wenger Jake Graber Karen Graber Galen Burkey General Hospital Albany Ore Doyle Pfiefer Henry County Shamrock Inn Hank
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