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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1950

Page

4

From Fuller Brush to 190 Acres and Dairy Dream

B M O Beirn after 28 years as a Fuller Brush salesman now farms 190 acres near town with his son Carl. They raise Holsteins and Hamp shire York hogs and claim milk yields above 12 000 pounds monthly with top cows over 17 000 pounds. Katherine Stewart O Beirn assists as expert livestock judge.

Ainsworth B. M. O'Beirn Carl O'Beirns J. M. Stewart B. M Katherine Dee Omaha Dubuque, Iowa Fuller Dubuque O’beirn Chicago Denver Nebraska Missouri Iowa South Dakota Wilson & Company Lincoln Kansas City Royal Midwest B. M. O'Brirn

Feed Prices Up As Markets Report Higher Trading

Local notice notes feed prices rising with no relief in sight and highlights higher costs for ingredients. It mentions a loaded car of white buttermilk at 4.50 per cwt and ongoing seed bean bookings, urging customers to clean beans and bring sacks. Also include light jokes and ranch dialogue.

Michael Gesling Birthday Party Report

Michael Gesling celebrated his birthday with a party hosted by his mother. Seventeen children attended with eight adults guiding games. Ice cream cupcakes and a large cake were served with gifts given to Michael.

Ainsworth Michael Gesling

WSCS All Day Meeting Set for May 18 at Ainsworth

The Woman's Society of Christian Service gathers all day Thursday May 18 at Ainsworth Methodist Church starting 10 45 am with officer training led by district president Mrs L C Shellabarger. A cooperative luncheon follows at 12 30 pm then officers installation at 1 30 pm and executive committee Martha and Susannah circle meetings at 2 pm. President Mrs Eva Blankenhorn urges full attendance.

Ainsworth Woman's Society of Christian Service Ainsworth Methodist Church L. C. Shellabarger Martha Susannah Eva Blankenhorn

Birthday gatherings honor Mrs. E. W. Spessard

Mrs. E. W. Spessard celebrated her birthday on May 6. Her daughter Mrs. Kenneth Ornduff brought her to her home for the day where a small group of friends called in the afternoon and shared refreshments at the dining table.

E. W. Spessard Ainsworth E. W. Spessard Kenneth Ornduff

Past Matrons Club of Ainsworth F E S Honored Mrs Spessard

Eleven members attended a birthday party for Mrs Spessard hosted by Mrs Homer Hunt and Mrs Frank Moore who arranged the event and refreshments.

Ainsworth FE. S Spessard Homer Hunt Frank

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