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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1952

Page

4

Busy Congressman Tom Martin Expects 1964 Challenge In Iowa

The article profiles Iowa City Republican Tom Martin, listing his long political arc from law to railroad commissioner to Congress, his family ties in Iowa and Burlington, his Korea service, and his belief in citizen access to lawmakers. It notes Democrat Tom Dailey may run for Martin’s seat in 1964, and highlights Martin’s view on taxes and national policy.

Martin Monroe County Iowa Tom David Sterling Iown House of Representatives Melrose Albia Tarta Lowe Washington SUL Transportation Law Toms Tom Martin Korea Richard Iowa City Dorris Martin Dorris Reiser Seattle Reisers

Bridge Club Dessert Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Crawford

Mrs Corbin Crawford entertained the Tuesday Bridge club at a dessert luncheon on Tuesday afternoon. Bridge was played at one table with prizes for the past four months awarded. High honors went to Mrs Kenneth Ornduff, second to Mrs Clifford Thompson, and low to Mrs Crawford and Mrs Lee Norris. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Ornduff.

Corbin Crawford Ainsworth Clifford Thompson Kenneth Ornduff Lee Norris Low Ornduff

Order of Eastern Star to Hold Thursday School of Instruction

Ainsworth Chapter No 392 Order of Eastern Star holds its annual school of instruction Thursday afternoon with Mrs Eva Lee Morrisoe of Wilton Junction as instructor. The session starts at 1 PM with a 6 30 PM dinner in the United Presbyterian church followed by an evening meeting and initiatory work by officers.

Ainsworth Order of Eastern Star Eva Lee Morrisoe Wilton Junction United Presbyterian Church Spain

Bible Readings for Week of March 19 Ainsworth

Methodist readings for the week list passages from Matthew and John. Entries cover Talents Last Judgment Born anew God is a spirit Good shepherd Seek Jesus and Trouble with specified chapter and verse ranges.

Ainsworth Jesus

Young Adults to Meet With Minister At Parsonage

Methodist church young adults gather at the parsonage on Wednesday March 19 at 7 30 for a strictly social evening with entertainment and food. Pastor invites all to attend and Max Bales leads the young adult Sunday school class.

Ainsworth Methodist Church Max Bales

Women's Association Guest Day at V V Wortman Home

The Women's Association of the United Presbyterian church held guest day at the V V Wortman home with attendees including Mrs. Dale Robertson Mrs. Darold Jones Mrs. Lee Farrier Mrs. Earl Schearman and others. John Koehler spoke on Sudan missions and showed photos of life there. The group planned a Red Cross donation and a dinner for Eastern Star teachers while sharing reports on kitchen remodeling and a student quartet performed.

Ainsworth Women’s Association of the United Presbyterian Church V. V. Wortman Dale Robertson Darold Jones Lee Farrier Earl Schearman George Koehler Lloyd Edwards Janice K. J. Wilson Mason City Iowa W. A. McGinnis John Koehler Homer Hlunt Red Cross Eastern Star Homer Hunt Larry Kilgore Harold Nichols Sara McGinnis Mary Dee Orris Dale Roberts David Stout

Richard Thoma To Be Host To Fellowship

AINSWORTH Methodist church junior youth fellowship meets Sunday March 25 at 6 50 pm at Richard Thoma home. Lesson leader Bill Sistrunk. After the meeting games and refreshments follow. Senior youth fellowship meets at the church worship leader Sandra Ornduff and discussion leader Bill Hazelett. Charles Thompson and George Stout prepared bulletin boards for the main hall and church kitchen.

Ainsworth Methodist Church Richard Thoma Bill Sistrunk Sandra Ornduff Bill Hazelett Charles Thompson George Stout Thompson Stout

Circle Meetings Set for Thursday at Methodist Church

WSCS circle members meet Thursday March 20 at 2 o clock with Grace Stone hosting Martha circle and Virginia Beenblossom hosting Susannah circle. Co hosts include Irene Thompson Marjorie Roberts Jane Ufeifer and devotions by Pat Roberts and Florence Stephens with program by Margaret Hotle.

Ainsworth Grace Stone Martha Virginia Beenblossom Susannah Circle WSCS Methodist Church Marjorie Roberts Jane Ufeifer Pat Roberts Margaret Hotle

Meadache Day Bill Sought To Make March Sixteen A Holiday

A local note suggests passing a bill to declare March sixteen a legal holiday after Meadache Day. The piece also reflects on New Year recuperation, tax musings, and a light cartoonish look at daily life.

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