Don Ross Ardent Booster of County
Don Ross a merchandising manager at Successful Farming magazine and the county’s best booster spoke at the Des Moines area meeting. Born in Washington Iowa he told how he overcame early resistance to public speaking and became a prolific author and speaker.
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Don Ross
Meredith
Des Moines
Washington
Iowa
Marie Ross
East Jefferson Street
Don
Ainsworth
Chamber of Com
Ross
Washington County
Siars Club
I Spoke the Whole Thing Never Hissed a Word
A mother recalls her son declaring fear and nerves before rushing into a house, while the boy asserts he spoke everything aloud without hissed words, detailing a tense family moment.
Don Ross the Washington Democrat editor a Des Moines figure
Long profile of Don Ross a Des Moines journalist and deacon with deep family ties. Highlights include his rise from WW past to co owner of the Washington Democrat his service at Merediths publishers work for a religious firm and a lifelong devotion to his mother and community.
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Don
Harold
Columbus Junction
Kenneth
Quad-Cities Arsenal
Nathan
Missouri Valley
Lucille Woods
C. Ho
Telegraph
Davenport
Washington Evening Journal
Monmouth
Orville Elder
Monmouth College
Elliot Grayson
The
Washington Democrat
Cedar Falls
Meredith's
Des Moines
Meredith
Amusing Don Facts On Des Moines Parking And Jefferson
Don shares quirky notes with Ainsworth friends. He cites Des Moines code pushing plastered ceilings for new garages and claims 150 letters state there is no extra parking after meters. He travels by motor, dislikes tips, and notes Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase at three cents per acre.
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Don
Ainsworth
Des Moines
Thomas Jefferson
France
Youth Leaders Named For Sunday Evening At Church
Jane Beard Benji Liechty and Kathy Stephens lead the Sunday youth meeting at the Methodist church on May 25 at 7 PM. Jane handles junior lessons Benji leads senior discussion Kathy directs worship. Acting sponsor Mrs. Irene Thompson due to illness. Seniors plan a ride and wiener roast after. On May 2 all meet at the church room with rides from Benji Liechty and each person brings own food.
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Ainsworth
Jane Beard
Benji Lieehty
Kathy Stephens
Youth Meeting Methodist Church
Jane
Beni
Kathy
Irene Thompson
Church Room
Ride
Benji Liechty
Mrs Bitting Hosts Susannah Circle Meeting
Mrs Pearl Bitting hosted the Susannah circle Thursday afternoon with cohosts Mes Merle Smith and Mrs Roy Wood. Mrs Harold Gerdes led the business meeting while Mrs Viola Beenblosom gave devotions and Mrs Don Sands outlined next year’s circle goals. Plans consider changing circle membership.
Young Adults To Be Guests On Thursday
Mr and Mrs Richard Stephens host young adults from the Methodist church at their home Thursday evening May 22. Stephens teaches the young adult Sunday school class and Max Bales serves as president.
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Stephens
Max Bales
Weed and brush killer offered for spray season
Weeds and brush are growing vigorously and now is the time to spray for best results. The supplier offers weed and brush killer products to help control growth.
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Carl Steefel
United State
Meres
Jolly
William A) McGinnis
Heck Gesting
Florence Stephens
Neva Campbell
McGinnis
Gesting
Campbell Phens
Merle Campbell
Chamber of Comme
Richard Step
Cial
State Bank
Carpenter
Ouelht Helper
What
M Matter
Carpenter UT
Kor
Kent
Illinois
United States
Beenblossom Feed & Grain
Pwarees
Fed
Pooiver Nts
Casole
RCA Victor
Cale
Hue Eston
Main Street
Ainsworth Meat and Locker
Meat & Locker
Society of Bell Ringers
Lowa Dairy Association
Hartington
Wisconsin
Liars Club
Real McCoy
Central Presbyterian Church
Grand Avenue
Silver Spoon
Silas
Mrust
Marie
Mama
Taft
Eisenhower
Douglas A. MacArthur
Wats
Kefauver
Stevenson
Harriman
Russell
White House
Harry Truman
Marty
Mrs. Bitting
Susannah
Rastele Pe
Oles
Max M. White
Chevrolet Sales & Service
ABC
Teck Gesling, Mgr
Lipte
Hazelett Bros
Atsworth
Miller's Grocery
Martin's Modern
Hill Trotter
Gabriel
Pecome
Harp
Gord
Fin
Gees
U. S
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