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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1952

Page

5

All is fair in love and war they say

Editorial notes from Washington on the U S Chamber of Commerce convention reflect concerns about politics and government size. The writer observes anxiety over survival of the American way, critiques foreign policy and war economy, and notes interactions with Republican officials and hotel logistics. The piece ends with travel plans home.

Washington,d. C U. S. Chamber of Commerce Beneftl Treasury Snyder Dave Livingston Washington, Iowa Dave National Guy Gabrielson State University of Iowa Sioux Rapids Iowa Mercury

Mr and Mrs Lee Norris Return From Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs Lee Norris with Mrs Nell Kennedy of Newton traveled 16 days to Slivwood Beach Florida for the Equitable Life convention. They visited New Orleans Pensacola Biloxi and Key West touring sites such as the National Cemetery Bok Tower the Everglades and the Venice of America. The narrative notes diverse scenery and extensive real estate growth along the Gulf Coast and in Florida as well as weather disruptions.

Minsworth Lee Norris Priday Herning Slivwood Beach Florida Equitable Life Insurance Co Iowa Nell Kennedy Newton Bacnell Dam Art Riuehome Iis Conway Ark Vicksboro Miss National Cemetery and Battle Grounds New Orleans Viola Herr Margaret Charleston Beulah (Easter) Coward Ahoskie North Carolina Littlewood Ainsworth U.P. Echurch Washington, D. CC Richmond Yorkstown Williamsburg Ft. Lauderdale Everclades Venice America

Chamber Will Hear Don Ross May 14

Ainsworth chamber invites members and guests to a dinner meeting Wednesday May 14 at 7 pm in the United Presbyterian Church. Don Ross, merchandising manager for Successful Farming, will speak on His torys Greatest Bargain before a crowd expected to exceed 1,000. Reservations by May 10 at Ainsworth State Bank or Ainsworth Meat and Locker. Final session until September.

Ainsworth State Bank Ainsworth Meat and Locker Unitedresbyterian

Junior Senior Class Banquet Is Held In Ainsworth

The Ainsworth High School junior class hosted the junior senior banquet with a Hawaii theme. Tables formed a U shape while decorations featured tropical motifs, memory books, and flower arrangements. The program listed speakers and songs, with faculty and student participants and pageant style tributes.

Ainsworth Ainsworth High School Hawaii

Memorable travels from Washington to New York and back

The writer recalls a trip through wild orchids in natural haunts, two fishermen on a seawall using bell‑topped poles, and a journey from Washington to Hagerstown Gettysburg and New York City. They stayed at Times Square hotel, enjoyed Radio City Music Hall, visited River Side Church, met Mrs Davies, and drove 200 miles on the turnpike for 1 cent per mile before visiting Mt. Vernon Ohio and an oil strike before returning home.

Washington Hagerstown Gettysburg Pa New York City Times Square Radio Citys Music Hall Riverside Church Mt. Vernon Ohio

Mrs Spessard Celebrates 81st Birthday in Washington

Mrs Mae Spessard observed her 81st birthday Wednesday afternoon with the Washington branch of the Ken sington chnt meeting at Mrs TC Davis. Grace Stone led the business meeting and the hostess served seasonal refreshments with help from her sister.

Ainsworth Sis Mae Spessard Kensington Chnt TC Davis Washington

R O S Members Meet In Rademaker Home

The 8.0 S club gathered at Mrs. Charles Ridetaker Welditeeday afternoon with one guest, Mrs. Wolf McGinnis. Bridge was played and refreshments were served at the close.

R.O.S Rademaker Home Ainsworth Charles Ride Wol. Mc

Birthday Group Honors Mrs Max White

A birthday group celebrated Mrs. Max White Sr at a Friday cooperative supper. The gathering included Ruth Shearer, Everitt Shearer, Clarence Richards, Edith Richards, Edna Hunt, Lee Hunt, Helen Hawkins, Fred Hawkins, Lee Norris, Ruth Norris, Myrtle Thomas, and Orville Thomas.

Ainsworth Max White Sr Ruth Everitt Shearer Clarence Edith Richards Edna Lee Hunt Helen Fred Tawkins Lee Ruth Norris Myrtle Orville Thoma

Students Present Musical Program at local high school

The Ainsworth high school presented a Friday evening musical program directed by Mrs. Wan Littlejohn and Mr. Jones. The concert featured a Glee Club, band, and chorus with numerous named students performing flute oboe clarinet saxophone trumpet trombone bass drums and bells.

Ainsworth Ainewerh Hich Wan. Littlejohn Jones Jonn Wakenktecht Sandra Ornbutt Joan Smith Maurine Stephens Lila Mie Prosser George Stout Joyce Owens Charlene Koustine Jim Quinn Dale Roberts Karen Koehler David Letts Dob Wanenkneet Kermit Kloprennstein Addie Stout Rosemary Jenkins Carl Hawkins Preneh Korn Meda Owens Ten Leiehty

Junior Fellowship To Meet at 7 O'Clock

Ainsworth Methodist church junior fellowship will gather Sunday evening May 1 at seven o'clock as usual. No senior group meeting that evening. Junior leaders are Richard Thomas worship James Met reeds lesson.

Ainsworth Junnor Ehurch Oelock Richara Thoma James Met Reeds

Memorial Day committees named for Ainsworth program

Memorial Day items list committees and participants for the Ainsworth ceremony on May 3. Finance Cleo Orris, Flowers Charles Simpson Norman Wood Kenneth Sutton Vincing Fred Orris, Cemetery G. F. and W. A. Trotter, Firing Squad Color Guard Daryl Pearson, Band W. A. McGnhwile, Speaker C. M. Spessard Arba Vitae Wayne Bitting, Marshal Milo Arthur, Officer Robert Meechelson, Traffic Manford Kilgore, Bugler Fed Tomlinson, Bouquets Mrs. O. R. Thoma, Wreaths Mrs. Mary Townsend, Decorating Building Mrs. Lee Kane, Vocal Music Mrs. Larry Trotter.

Cleo Orris Charles Simpson Norman Wood Kenneth Sutton Fred Orris G. F W. A. Trotter Daryl Pearson W. A. McGnw Hile C. M. Spessard Wayne Bitting Milo Arthur Robert Meechelson Manford Kilgore Tomlinson O. R. Thoma Mary Townsend Lee Kane Larry Trotter

Lincoln Street Club Guests of Mrs Stewart

The Lincoln Street club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Howard Stewart. Ten members attended with two guests, Mrs. Carrie Boyd and Mrs. V. V. Wortin. The club voted $5 to flood relief funds and planned next meeting with Mrs Ronald Hawkins. Weekend visitors were Mr and Mrs Blaine Hawkins and family from Burlington.

Lincoln Street Club Stewart Ainsworth Howard Stewart Carrie Boyd V. V. Wort Estella McCaleb Ronald Hawkins Blaine Hawkins Burlington R. E. Mc Morland M. F. Hawking

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