Thanksgiving observance and class of 1945 exercises at local church
On Sunday afternoon a community program for Thanksgiving proclaimed by President Truman was held at the Methodist church in Ainsworth. A noon pot luck dinner followed morning worship. The high school mixed chorus performed and Margaret Prieffer played a cornet solo. Reverend Karl Megdelson, Rev. O. J. Fix and E. R. Butterworth participated in the service, which drew a large crowd. The class of 1945 commencement exercises occurred Friday night at the high school auditorium with Rev. George Kerr of Washington delivering the address on Opportunities and Obstacles. Music and solos by Beverly Butterworth, Lois Pearson and Julia Koehler accompanied the event. Valedictorian was Gerard Megelhelson and salutatorian Tracy Norris. Diplomas were presented by Gene Stephens to James Meraland, Ruth Telford, Lois Pearson, Max White Jr., Julia Koehler, Tracy Norris, Beverly Butterworth, Gerard Mendelsen, Warren Marston and Max Owens. The silver award cup for top overall class points went to the seniors with 1871 points. sophomores had 400, juniors 185, freshmen 275. The class average was 1888, compared with the sophomores 4.12.
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Ruth Norris
Ainsworth
Tru- Man
Methodist Church
Margaret Prieffer
Karl Megdelson
O. J. Fix
E. R. Butterworth
George Kerr
Washington
Beverly Butterworth
Lois Pearson
Julia Koehler
Gerard Megehelson
Tracy Norris
Gene Stephens
James Meraland
Ruth Telford
Max White, Jr
Gerard Mendelsen
Warren Marston
Max Owens
Mr. Butterworth
Seguiar Chip
Muse
Enire
The West Becomes an Industrial Empire
The West, once famed for vast agricultural and mineral wealth, is now expanding as an industrial power. Wartime plants and new industries showcase accessible resources, transport, and a ready workforce, signaling a future of growing collaboration and development across towns and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Greeley
West
Burlington
Student Averages Highlight Four-Year High School Roster
The record lists four year averages for students including Gerard Megehelsen 96.9 and 16.5 in the fourth year as the highest, Beverly Butterworth 95.87, Julia Koehler 91.42, Max Gwens 0, and Tracy Norris with partial scores noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard Megehelsen
Tracy Norris
Beverly Butterworen
Julia Koehler
Max Gwens
Gerard
Beverly Wpitterworth
Traces Norris
Lexington Observes VE Day with School Program
May 14 Lexington observers held a VE day program at the schoolhouse directed by teacher Mrs. Jedna Blumenstein. Pupils spoke on what VE day means to them and to mothers, with patriotic songs and messages from servicemen. The school year ended May 11 with a community picnic and graduates Duane Tadlock and James Patterson Jr. noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Rinde
Lexington
Jedna Blumenstein
Duane Tadlock
Lexington School
James Patterson, Jr
Blumenstein
David Norman
Mary Herr
N. T
Wellman High School
Dean Reiger
Will Flynn
Abigail Flynn
Bill Norman
June Gardner
Toyt
Community Visitors Gather In Wellman Area Thrift
A local gathering at the Charles Stewart home drew many relatives and friends from Wellman Washington Ames and nearby communities including the Freel family Kirkpatrick Whetstine Fritz and Birkey households. May weather woes hit gardens while social events and a kitchen shower for Mrs George Miller Jr marked an active weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kirkpatrick
John
Orville Cullumber
Vernon
Harve Freel
Grandfather Freel
Ida Whetstine
Charles Fritz
Wellman
Clifford Freel
Herby
Lyle Walton
Douglas
Oren Birkey
Ann
Helen Jean
Charles
Lloyd Miller
Lloyd Humston
Young America
George Miller
Jjr
Picnic Dinner Plan At Prairie Flower School
Prairie Flower plans a last day picnic dinner at noon on May 8 at the Prairie Flower schoolhouse hosted by Patricia Griffith and pupils. School closes for the year May 4 at Cedar Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower
Martha Thrasher
Patricia Griffith
Cedar Center
Harriet Berg
E. L. Smith
Esther
Cloyd Cornick
Mt. Union
Raymond Whisler
Cedar Rapids
Garden Tips from Iowa State College
Sulfur on legume leaves repels rabbits, protecting peas and soybeans. Cultivate about an inch deep between rows of early vegetables. Use a wheel hoe with a double edged knife blade or a speedy cultivator. Rake works well in small gardens for between-row weeding. Begin now and weed weekly before weeds take hold.
Rural Homemakers Club Met at Hesseltine Home
The Rural Homemakers club met in Mrs. Bert Hesseltine’s home in Crawfordsville with hymns sung. Members displayed feed sack garments and viewed pictures of Mrs. Hesseltine’s sons Victor and Clarence in the navy. Mrs. Helen Young assisted with lunch. next month’s meeting planned with Mrs. Young. Social Hour postponed due to school’s last day. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Rauscher were mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Packer
Crawfordsville
Bert Kesseltine
Hesseltihe
Victor
Clarence
Navy
Pacific
Helen Young
Young
W. GC. Rauscher
Crawfordsville Leaders Promote Seventh War Bond Drive
Clyde Huston chairman of Crawfordsville and Howard Anderson chairman of Crawford township urge support for the seventh war bond drive. They note Crawfordsville and Crawford township have always met their quota during prior drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Lockridge
Clyde Huston
Crawfordsville
Howard Anderson
Crawford
Crawford Township
Com
Washing and caring for stockings guidance
Instructions warn against acids and rubbing when cleaning hose. Use mild soapless lather, squeeze gently, do not twist. Dry on basement rack. rayon takes 24 hours, cotton slower. Roll in towel to hasten drying, then lay flat away from sun and heat.
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