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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1952

Page

5

Ainsworth OLS Chapter Holds Annual Instruction School

The Attn Worth OLS chapter held its annual instruction school Thursday afternoon at Mesanic hall with Mrs Eva Lu Morrison of Wilton as instructor. Afterward a dinner for 57 members and husbands was served at the United Presbyterian church with Easter baskets, pastel decorations, and spring bouquets on the tables. The initiatory work was es

Ainsworth Attn. Worth OLS Mesanic Hall Eva Lu Morrison Wilton United Presbyterian

Community gathering wraps evening with gifts and refreshments

An officer Tartne hosted an evening event joined by Mrs John Walker Eva Lu received a gift. Guests came from Wellman Kalona Washington Wilton and Cedar Rapids. Refreshments featured snapdragon carnations and ice cookies poured by Mrs Hugh Morris. The business meeting led by Mrs Stone noted March birthdays and Sunshine friends sent gifts. Women shared social needlework and a luncheon table displayed African Violets.

John Walker Eva Lu Wellman Kalona Washington Wilton Cedar Rapids Hugh Morris Rolleall Mones Chatae Mis. Stone Ben Fitzgerald Will Dea Jess Tomlinson Emmett Frame

Grauce Stone Hosts Ten Members In Ainsworth Event

Grauce Stone served as hostess to ten members at a gathering in Ainsworth. The event drew participants from local circles and highlighted community camaraderie.

Ainsworth Grauce Stone

Sara McGinnis Celebrates Sixteenth Birthday Gathering

Sara McGinnis marked her sixteenth birthday with a dinner for nine friends hosted by Mrs. McGinnis followed by a theatre party. The group included Lois and Carol Gosling Marydee Orris Virginia Tunt Kathy and Maurine Stephens Marline Brown Sandra Ornduff and Edith Simpson.

Ainsworth Sara McGinnis Mrs. McGinnis Lois and Carol Gosling Marydee Orris Virginia Tunt Kathy and Maurine Stephens Marline Brown Sandra Ornduff Edith Simpson

Cooperative Supper And Bridge at Lee Norris Club

The Supper club met Saturday evening at the Lee Norris tote for a cooperative supper and evening of bridge. Three tables were in play with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Thomae receiving high score prizes and Mrs. J D Rabenold and Orie O Conn or, low score. Guests were Mr and Mrs W McGinnis.

Ainsworth Lee Norris Tote Orville Thoma J.D. Rabenold Orie O'Connor W. \. McGinnis

Mrs Beenblossom Hosts Pinochle at Ainsworth

Mrs Dick Beenblossom hosted her pinochle club in the afternoon at two tables. Lloyd Pleeker won the high score prize with Robert Lopshire second. The hostess served refreshments at the close.

Ainsworth Dick Beenblossom Lloyd Pleeker Robert Lopshire

Ainsworth locals greet newborn son of Mason family

Dr and Mrs James Mason are parents of a son. The Masons lived in Ainsworth two years and now reside in Baltimore. They have two other sons Charles McCreedy and Jack Darkins recently returned from Korea. Mrs Estella McCaleb returns from Wichita after winter with son George. The American Legion auxiliary plans a carpet rag sewing at Mrs Paul Hazelett’s home.

Tommy Rabenold Greg Burham Washington County Hospital James Mason Ainsworth Baltimore Masons Charles McCreedy Ted Yoder Sigourney Charles Nasi Effie McCreedy American Legion Auxiliary Paul Hazelett Estella McCaleb Wichita Kansas George McCaleb Jack Darkins J. OD. Rabenold Jack Sin Air Force Korea Darkins Joliet Tucson Ariz

Bible Readings for Week of March 26 Ainsworth

Methodist readings outline for March 26 to April 1 list daily selections. Includes Job 15:1-17 on Mar 26, 1 Thessalonians 5:17-22 on Mar 27, 1 Corinthians 13 on Mar 28, 1 Corinthians 15 on Mar 29, Romans 1:14-17 on Mar 30, Romans 12 on Apr 1, with the week ending on a note about the Golden Rule.

Ainsworth Jobm Thurs Thessalonians Corinthians

Mrs. McGinnis Hosts R.O.S. Meeting In Ainsworth

The RL. OLS club met with Mrs. W. A. McGinnis on Wednesday afternoon in Ainsworth. Bridge was played at three tables with guests Mrs. W. L. McGinnis and Mrs. John Stephens.

Ainsworth RL. Ols W. A. McGinnis W. L McGinnis John Stephens

Martha Circle Meets In Grace Stone Home

The Martha Circle of the Ainsworth Methodist Church met Thursday afternoon at Grace Stone Home. Eight members answered roll call. Mrs. John Stephens led devotions and Mrs. Burke McCredd had the lesson from the Methodist Woman. Hostess Mrs. Clifford Thompson and co hostess served refreshments.

Ainsworth Martha

Our Goals Our Goals for Community Service and Growth

The text states aims to foresee community needs in peace and war, provide for those needs at low rates with abundant power and good service. It pledges loyal work for growth, fair dividends to attract financing, and high wages with good conditions to ensure quality service. It seeks equal treatment for all users and tax equality, promotes efficient resource development, and opposes socialism and communism.

Crocodile Hunting Notes From Africa Missionary Visit

John Koehler, a three year United Presbyterian missionary in Abwong Analo Besutian Sudan Africa, recounts shooting four crocodiles on a tropical river trip. He mentions misses, potential hippo hunting, and abundant wildlife including ducks geese antelope gazelle hyenas and jackals. Lions rarely prowled the village during his stay.

Ainswopth Marly John Koehler Abwong Analo Besutian Sudan Africa Ray Whitehead John United Presbyterian Church

Susannah Circle Meets With Mrs Beenblossom

The Susannah Circle of the Ainsworth Methods met with Mrs Dick Beenblossom led by Mrs Lloyd Plecker. Mrs Joe Wood presided over devotions while Mrs Don Sands assisted the hostess with refreshments provided by Mr Everette Roberts and Mrs Clark feifer.

Ainsworth Dick Beenblossom Lloyd Plecker Joe Wood Don Sands Everette Roberts Clarkfeifer

Hostess at Close of Meeting

A brief note records the hostess’s role at the end of the meeting, noting orderliness and thanks. The line reflects a formal, local newspaper tone with concise closure. No further details are provided.

Fear Rioting Hits Oaxaca Mexico in Weekend Clashes

Federal troops in armored cars patrolled Oaxaca capital as 3000 Gov. Manuel Mayoral Heredia supporters formed a private militia to quell anti tax riots. Seven killed and at least 22 wounded in weekend clashes as censorship and service shutdowns spread. Protesters labeled the governor a communist organizer and called for his resignation. In Mexico City students demonstrated with banners calling for Mayoral Heredia’s death.

Canada Mexico Manuel Mayoral Heredia Heredia Mexico City Mayoral Heredia

Seven POM Meeting Time Announced for Methodist Youth

The Methodist youth fellowship sets a new meeting time at 7 pom beginning next Sunday March 20. Leaders for the session on March 2 6 include Richard Thoma, Carl Hawkins, and Maurine Stephens.

Methodist Richard Thoma Carl Hawkins Maurine Stephens

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