Moving Day Near for Bina Porter in Ainsworth
Ainsworth resident Bina Porter prepares to move from her small home to the United Presbyterian Home for the Aged in Washington. The long time teacher, born Lovina Porter, cherishes photos and memories while acknowledging fading eyesight and shaky steps.
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Ainsworth
Washington
Carl Steefel
Ainsworth Bina Porter
Bina
United Presbyterian Home
Deel
Bina Porter
Miss Porter
Weather woes and supply trends in local agriculture column
The column reports persistent bad weather and rising prices in feeds and ingredients with soymeal up seven dollars per ton and other items like meat scraps and rolled oats up two fifty per ton. It notes demand remains strong, headlines ongoing shipments, and a sheep shearer boom despite conditions.
Mrs Ethel Davis Hosts Kensington Club in Washington
Mrs Ethel Davis of Washington entertained the Kensington club on Wednesday afternoon April 26. Ten members and three guests attended. Mrs Jess Tomlinson, president, led a brief meeting before Mrs Davis led an oral radio quiz. The group celebrated Mrs Mae Spessard birthday and held their annual plant and bulb exchange.
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Davis
Cora Baird
Dorothy Palmer Weds Daryl Pearson in Ainsworth
Ainsworth Nebraska April wedding details Dorothy Palmer daughter of Mrs Marion Thompson of Washington and Daryl Pearson son of Mrs Glen Miller of Ainsworth united in marriage April 29 at 10 am at the Ainsworth Methodist Church The Reverend Carl Steefel officiated The couple wore coordinated attire with red accessories Mrs Earl Miller matron of honor and Earl Miller best man a former Marine now postmaster at Ainsworth.
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Ainsworth
Dorothy Palmer
Marion Thompson
Washington
Daryl Pearson
Glen Miller
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Carl Steefel
Earl Miller
Marine Corps
Southwest Pacific
Mrs Helen Marston Married in California
Mrs Helen Marston formerly of Ainsworth wed Glen Bailey of Ellisville California at Wee Kirk O The Heather Memorial Park Glendale on April 15 Attendants were Mr and Mrs Romero Ventura couple will reside at 164 North Olive Ventura Basles works as an electron in for the telephone company Davenport shoppers include Mrs Robert McFarland Mrs Mabel Gosling and daughter Carol
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Ainsworth
Helen Marston
Glen Bailey
Ellisville
Wee Kirk O' the Heather’ Memorial Park
Glendale
Calif
Romero
Ventura
The
North Olive St
Cah
Robert McFarland
Mabel Gosling
Ter
Carol
Davenport
Honor Mrs. Max White At Birthday Gathering
A April 28 birthday party for Mrs. Max White at her home featured a pot luck supper and a three candle cake. Friends present included Mr. and Mrs. James Eckersley and son of Chicago and numerous local couples and Dr. James Mason, Earl O Connor, O R Thoma, and Max White Sr in attendance.
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Mrs
Max White
Ainsworth Ning
James Eckersley
Son
Chicago
Fritz Boileau
Bill
Clair Darby
Fred Hawkins
Lee Hunt
James Mason
Earl O’connor
Clarengee Richards
Everette Shearer
Mrs. Mary Edwards Is County Line Hostess
The County Line club met at Mrs. Mary Edwards home on Tuesday afternoon. Members arrived in muddy garden attire with Elsie Skubal providing transport in her pickup. Prizes went to Madge Morris and Marie Wagenknecht for best dress. Mrs. Herman May attended as a guest. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. May. Next meeting at Mrs. Eva Rabenold.
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Ainsworth
County Line Club
Mary Edwards
Elsie Skubal
Madge Morris
Marie Wagenknecht
Herman May
May
Eva Rabenold
Mrs. Jennie L. Neal Dies in California
Mrs. Jennie L. Neal died April 14 in Long Beach California after a short illness from a heart attack. She was born November 12 1866 in Ainsworth and was the wife of the late Ed T. Neal. The couple lived in Ainsworth Crawfordsville Washington Lone Tree and Oregon before moving to Long Beach in 1915. She was active in Grace Methodist church Susanna Wesley class and the Washington Ainsworth club. Services were held April 19 in California.
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Ainsworth
Jennie L. Neal
Ed T. Neal
Long Beach
Calif
Washington
Lone Tree
Oregon
Neal
Grace Methodist Church
Susanna Wesley
Washington- Ainsworth Club
California
Burke McCreedy New Methodist Class Head
The Home maker and Friendship classes of the Methodist Sunday school merged at a church party in Ainsworth. Burke McCreedy was named president with Mrs. Robert Mikseh as secretary and treasurer and Jess Tomlinson as teacher. A social event is planned every two months.
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Bina
Ainsworth
Loveland
Berthoud
Colorado
Braden Rural
Havre
Methodist Sunday School
Burke MccCreedy
Robert Mikseh
Jess Tomlinson
Gene Stephens
John Elliott Sr
Herbert Campbell
Burke McCreedy
Young People Planning Party in Washington
Ainsworth Methodist Church youth group hosts a wiener roast tonight in Sunset Park Washington. They will attend the film Wabash Avenue at the State theater after leaving the church at 7 p m. Meet at Washington church at 7 p m for rides.
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Ainsworth
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Sunset Park
Washington
State Theater
Wabash Avenue
Ainsworth Locals Host Weekend Socials
Ainsworth residents Pegey Long of Washington stayed at the Charles Thompson home last week while her mother Mrs Cecil Long and sister remained in the hospital. Mrs Glen Miller hosted a brush party Monday night despite rain with 11 attendees. Mrs Glen Widner led the entertainment and refreshments followed.
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Pegey Long
Washington
Charles Thompson Home
Cecil Long
Glen Miller
Glen Widner
New Officers Elected at Ainsworth WSCS Meeting
At a General Meeting of the Ainsworth WSCS twenty four members were present. Floyd Blankenhorn opened with song and prayer while reports were heard from secretaries and the treasurer. New officers include Mrs Blankenhorn president and Mrs Townsend vice president.
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Ainsworth
WSCS
Blankenhorn
Methodist Church
Floyd Blankenhorn
Glen Miller
Blaine Hawkins
Birthday Dinner at Reed Home in Washington
Mr and Mrs Clifford Thompson and Charles attended a birthday dinner Saturday at the C B Reed home in Washington for Mr Reed. Other out of town guests were Mr and Mrs Harold Booth and Connie of Afton. Mrs Booth baked the birthday cake which was used as a centerpiece.
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Burl Reed
Columbus Junction
Everette Miller
Pamela
C. B. Reed
Washington
Clifford Thompson
Charles
C. B
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Washington Academy
YMCA
Olvia
Orrises
Maridee
Keith
Scott
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Bina de Clares
Lincoln Hawkeyes
Woo
Ainswort
Art’s Electric
Ainsworth, Ia
Max M. White
Coast TO Coast Garage
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Kensington Group
Grace Stone
Mr. Basles
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Clarence Richards
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Young People Planning Party
Elliott's
Chase & Sandborn Coffee
Elliott's Food Store
Inswort
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C. A. Thompson
Orie O’connor
C. E. Bassler
Larry Trotter
S. A. Stephens
Donald Sands
Will Roberts
Richard Stephens
Harold Gerdes
Wayne Bitting
Merle
Keith Genkinger
A. D. Brown
Anthony and Cleopatra
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