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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1949

Page

5

Seniors to Hear Dr. Fred E. Miller in May Commencement

The senior class selects Dr. Fred E. Miller of Washington to deliver the commencement address on May 19. The Iowa Wesleyan band performs May 6, a senior trip to Ames is planned for May 13, and a school exhibit plus various student projects will be showcased in April. C. B. Parkinson visits March 30 with two young performers. events funded by the activity fund.

Ainsworth Fred E. Miller Washington Fred Pfeifer Iowa Wesleyan Viesha Ames Joe Tobin Grandview C. B. Parkinson LeMars Iowa

Art's Electric Service Wiring and Rewinding

Art's Electric Service at 137 Ainsworth, Ta offers wiring and motor rewinding services with contact options listed.

Art’s Electric Service Ainsworth, Ta

Bridge Group Meets With Mrs. Ornduff

Ainsworth residents gathered for a Tuesday bridge session hosted by Mrs. Kenneth Ornduff. Orrie O'Connor won both the high score and travel prizes, while Mrs. Clifford Thompson took the low score prize. Guest Mrs. Claude Kilgore attended and luncheon was served.

Ainsworth Orrie O'Connor Kenneth Ornduff Clifford Thompson Claude Kilgore Clarence Richards

Edmonds and kin visit Des Moines area relatives

Ainsworth residents Mr and Mrs Richard Edmond and family returned to Des Moines after a four week visit with relatives. Carla and Linda Edmond spent the week at D D Stephens home. Clyde Myers Packwood and Raymond McChesney hosts hosted weekend visitors. Cedar and Iva McMullen joined Everette Shearer home guests. Bakers from Cedar Iowa City visited son and wife. Jesse Tomlinson and Mrs Tomlinson visited Carl Werner in Grandview on Sunday.

Richard Edmondson Des Moines Edmondson Carla Linda D. D. Stephens Clyde Myers Packwood Raymond McChesney Howard Baker Cedar Iva McMullen Oskaloosa Everette Shearer Bakers Iowa City

Thirty Children in Nursery Department at Ainsworth

Thirty three years of age or under are enrolled in the Ainsworth Methodist church Sunday school nursery. The list includes George Ross Alexander Patricia Jane Batterson Steven Glen Beenblos som Carolyn Elaine Bitting Mary Alice Dunbar Marian Elizabeth Evans Linda Sue Hazelett Joseph Lee Kauffman Bessie Ann Lord Betty Joan Lord Charles Bryce Lord Brenda Joyce Mariel Keith Carey Mapel Lewis Glen Meeks Marian Elizabeth McGinnis Susan Kathleen McGinnis Betty Jo Plecker Sandra Sue Plecker Sarah May Quinn Ann Rademaker Henrietta Stogdill Kenneth Lee Stogdill Mildred Alice Stout Susan Elaine Thompson Mary Margaret Trotter Thomas Herman Wagenknecht William Henry Wagenknecht Joe Allen White Dorothy Carol Wilson Steven Marr Wood. Superintendent Mrs Dick Been blossom oversees the nursery, sponsored by the church.

Ainsworth Ainsworth Methodist Church Sunday School George Ross Alexander Patricia Jane Batterson Steven Glen Beenblossom Carolyn Elaine Bitting Mary Alice Dunbar Marian Elizabeth Evans Linda Sue Hazelett Joseph Lee Kauffman Bessie Ann Lord Betty Joan Lord Charles Bryce Lord Brenda Joyce Mariel Keith Carey Mapel Lewis Glen Meeks Marian Elizabeth McGinnis Susan Kathleen McGinnis Betty Jo Plecker Sandra Sue Plecker Sarah May Quinn Ann Rademaker Henrietta Stogdill Kenneth Lee Stogdill Mildred Alice Stout Susan Elaine Thompson Mary Margaret Trotter Thomas Herman Wagenknechht William Henry Wagenknecht Joe Allen White Dorothy Carol Wilson Steven Marr Wood Mrs Dick Beenblossom

Veterans and Auxiliary Members Visit Mt Pleasant Veterans Hospital

Mrs Lee Hunt president of the Legion auxiliary and six other members visited Mt Pleasant for a veterans birthday party at the state hospital. Norma Clegg led the high school sextette Rose mary Jenkins Wilma Dennis Peggy Koehler Judy Quinn Lou Jean Spessard Edith Pfeifer in the program. The auxiliary served refreshments during the 11 o clock worship hour.

Wilma Dennis Peggy Koehler Judy Quinn Lou Jean Spessard Edith Pfeiffer Ainsworth Auxiliary

Kensington Club Luncheon Busy Wednesday Members Honor Guests

Members of the Kensington Club met for a 12 30 luncheon hosted by Mrs. George Baird of Washington. The event featured long tables with flowers and place cards, an oral quiz by Mrs. Baird, a plant and bulb exchange, birthday cakes for three members, and multiple attendees including several new and longtime members.

Ainsworth Kensington Club George Baird Washington

Local Family Visits Highlight Weekend Socials

Mr and Mrs Donald Freeland and family near Sterling were guests of J E Freeland. Daryl Pearson enjoyed a vacation from postmaster duties and attended state tournament games. Delbert McGuire and son Teddy joined Glen Miller household visit and McGuire attended Iowa City basketball games. Floyd Edmondson and daughter Corrine and Mrs Omi Edmondson attended Charles Dycke funeral in Muscaline. Ben Fitzgerald Charles Nash Effie McCreedy Mae Spessard Omi Edmondson and Hilda Olds dined at Grace Stone home for birthdays. Hazel Hunt visited Mt Pleasant and stayed with Margery Moore.

Donald Freeland Sterling J. E. Freelands Daryl Pearson Delbert McGuire Teddy Glen Miller McGuire Iowa City Floyd Edmondson Corrine Omi Edmondson Charles Dycke Muscaline Ben Fitzgerald Charles Nash Effie McCreedy Mae Spessard Hilda Olds Grace Stone Hazel Hunt Mt. Pleasant Margery Moore

Dewey Stephens Sr Celebrates 75th Birthday with Family

AINSWORTH March 22 Saturday reports Dewey Stephens, sr. marked his 75th birthday with a family party at the Stephens home. Grandchildren performed piano selections as Mrs. Stephens, a former music teacher, plus family members joined in singing and music.

Dewey Stephens Ainsworth Stephens

Violin Solos Delight Local Gathering in Ainsworth

An evening of violin solos draws a large crowd including Mr and Mrs Dewey Stephens Jr and families of Ainsworth, John Elliott and family, Eugene Stephens and family, Richard Edmondson and family from Des Moines, Connie Stephens of Chicago, Robert Stephens and family from Wes Chester, Richard Stephens and family from Crawfordsville, Charles Jenkins and Rosemary, Larry Trotter, Floyd Edmondson and daughters Corrine and Myra Jane. Refreshments follow the performances.

Dewey Stephens, Jr John Elliott Eugene Stephens Ainsworth Richard Edmondson Des Moines Connie Stephens Chicago Robert Stephens Wes Chester Richard Stephens Crawfordsville Charles Jenkins Rosemary Larry Trotter Floyd Edmondson Corrine Myra Jane

Mrs Tomlinson Heads Circle One Program

Mrs Jess Tomlinson led the Circle One program with Rev. Carl Stiefel giving devotions as Mrs. Glen Miller hosted a meeting in Ainsworth on March 22 with 14 members present.

Mrs. Tomlinson Circle One

Brown Finance Loan Offers Lump Sum Paydown

A local advert promotes consolidating monthly bills with a Brown Finance loan to reduce monthly outflow. It promises one affordable payment per month and claims a high approval rate, stating yes to four of five loan applicants and inviting in-person visits today.

Brown Finance

Circle reports and plans for businessmen dinner

Circle No 1 of the WSCS reports recent trips and plans to serve the business men's dinner in two weeks. The meeting closes with Mrs. Hilda Olds visiting Mrs. Mary Oldfield and daughter Josephine at Fairfield. Roberta and Janet Fletcher of Crawfordsville visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fitzgerald.

WSCS C. E. Bassler Miller Mrs Hilda Olds Mary Oldfield Josephine Fairfield Roberta and Janet Fletcher Crawfordsville Ben Fitzgerald

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Ainsworth News Mrs. McElhinney Keith Genkinger State Bank F.d.1.c Hazelett Ainsworth, Iowa Bill Gipple Manford Kilgore Meat & Lockers Legion Hudson-Hart A.D. Brown Hardware Ruth Fletcher Darby Emmett Frame Jesse Tomlinson Sunshine Baird Will Dea Will Simkins Lee Norris F. M. Mahin Claire Darby Tom Davis William Littlewood Ida Hunt Littlewood Henry Wagenknecht Rosemary Jenkins the Court House Lowa South Side Square Micrhyomery pMéerd Turkey M.W AGA Robertshaw M-W Ash Leo
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