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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1952

Page

5

Editorials on liberty pride and political candidacy in Iowa

A collection of opinions critiques national policy and local politics. The piece praises Alden Al Doud for lieutenant governor, discusses international relations through visiting veterinarians, lauds Senator John J. Williams's anti corruption stance, and comments on Congress and defense spending. It reflects regional sentiment from Iowa towns like Ames and Dubuque.

al Doud State Senate House of Representatives State Central Committee Douds Iowa Iowa Wesleyan College Doud U.s.tate Department Ames State Department Pate Delaware United States John J. Williams Williams Senate Truman Senator Williams

Mrs Colthurst Hosts Kensington Club at Home

Mrs Roger Colthurst entertained fourteen Kensington Club members at her home on Wednesday afternoon in Ainsworth. Vice President Grace Stone led the business meeting after roll call and Mrs Ida Hunt was mentioned as the host’s mother.

Roger Colthurst Kensington Ainsworth Ida Hunt Grace Stone Dea Pella

Club welcomes new members and recalls trip notes

Mrs S A Stephens shared memories of a trip to South Carolina and Washington DC during a club meeting. Mrs Harold Nichols and Mrs Stephens were welcomed as members, and a letter from Mrs Margaret Mahin was read. Refreshments were served by Mrs Colthurst and her sister.

S. A. Stephens South Carolina Washington, D.C Harold Nichols Stephens Colthurst Frank Moore

Ainsworth Chamber elects new directors and plans Derby

Richard Hotle W D Roberts and Bill Trotter named new chamber directors for a five year term elected by mail. Other directors include Ray Whitehead Grove Letts Charles Rademaker Roland Rabenold Jess Tomlinson Melvin Soukup. Fishing Derby announced for May 14 at United Presbyterian Church with Richard Hotle chair and Ray Whitehead. Two master farmers and their wives honored at last week’s meeting as mayor Fars Wood notes town plans.

Ainsworth Richard Hotle W. DD. Roberts Bill Trotter Chamber of Commerce Ray Whitehead Grove Letts Charles Rademaker Roland Rabenold Jess Tomlinson Melvin Soukup J. Ernest Wagner Don Lins Richard Knupp John Elliott Larry Trotter Charles Jenkins Chamber United Presbyterian Church Jenkins W. N. McGinnis Herman Walter Knecht Richard Stephens Herb Campbell Iowa

Local Gathering Hosts County Figures and Music Guests

Among guests introduced to the gathering were Howard Anderson of Crawfordsville Walter Cradlove Owen Wehr as a BB M Oberra of Ainsworth Ralph Welro of Olds Harold Wehr of Washington Lloyd Walker candidate for county supervisor of Keota Vocal music was supplied by Mrs Marian Rich of Crawfordsville Her accompanist was Mrs Martha Skubal of Haskins

Howard Anderson Crawfordsville Walter Cradlove Owen Wehr BB. M. Oberra Ainsworth Ralph Welr O Olds Harold Wehr Washington Lloyd Walker Keota Marian Rich Mee Martha Skubal Haskins

WSCS Meeting at Methodist Church in Ainsworth

Ainsworth Methodist Church announces WSCS meeting Thursday May 22 with a 10 pm general meeting a noon covered dish dinner 1 pm school of instruction led by Marie Wagenknecht Eva Blankenhorn and Martha Smith. Hostesses include Alice Marr Madge Rab enold Dotty Hazen Ethel Trotter Garua Mavel and Bers Rogers.

City of Christian Service — of Methodist Church Marie Wagenknecht Eva Blankenhorn Martha Smith Alice Marr Madge Rabenold Dotty Hazen Ethel Trotter Garua Mavel Bers Rogers Fay Rowe Wellman

Alumni Banquet Reservations Urged by Committee

The committee in charge of the Alumni Banquet urges reservations by Thursday morning May 22.

Ainsworth

Commencement Held At Ainsworth Gym

Commencement exercises for the class of 1952 were held Thursday evening at the Ainsworth gymnasium with a large crowd in attendance. The program featured processional, invocation, special music, welcome, address by Dr. Jay McGregon, diploma presentations, and benediction.

Ainsworth Gym Ainsworth Torian Oc. M. Rogers Jay McGregon Judy Quinn

Martha Circle Meeting Reported by Mrs Frame

The Martha circle met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Emmett Frame as hostess. Mrs. G F Trotter assisted as co hostess. Mrs. Kenneth Orndulf led devotions and Mrs. John Young presided over the business meeting. Mrs Wilbur Thompson presented a book review. Mrs. Harry Bishop of Washington attended.

Ainsworth Martha Circle Emmett Frame Cou G. F. Trotter Kenneth Orndulf John Young Wilbur Thompson Harry Bishop Washington

Kensington Members Meet in Hawkins Home

Twelve members and one guest attended the Kensington club meeting at Mrs Ronald Hawkins home. Mrs Stella McCaleb led the business session and the afternoon was spent in visiting and needlework with hostess assistance from Mrs M F Hawkins.

Kensington Hawkins Ainsworth Baker Kensington Club Ronald Hawkins Stella McCaleb M. F. Hawkins

Dusting Cloths From Wool to Cheesecloth

Pieces of fine soft wool make excellent dusting cloths with soft cotton and knitted fabrics next, followed by cheesecloth as useful options.

Ainsworth Locals Share Weekend Visits and Guests

Mrs V Haddamaker returns to Emden after Mothers Day visit at Charles Radamaker home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wilson Brenneman and Mrs George Tollinger. Valmer Schilling of Washington called. Lytian Hendrickson from Council Bluffs visited with Charles Hendrickson and Merle Simitty family. Carol Gosling of TC spent weekend here. Mrs C B Reed attended a Thursday visit at Clifford Thompson home. Gerad Woods and Asher from Newton and Everette Miller and Patita of Washington called in the evenings.

V. 0. Haddamaker Emden Charles Radamaker Wilson Brenn George Tollinger Valmer Schilling Washington G. BP. Trotter Lytian Hendrickson Council Bluffs Charles Hendrickson Merle Simit Carol Gosling T.C C. B. Reed Clifford Thompson Gerad Woods Asher Newton Wer Everette Miller Patiota Thompson

Birthday Group Supper at Shearers

The Birthday group enjoyed a cooperative supper Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Beveritt Shearer. Entertainment included five hundred and ertttine with several local couples in attendance.

Aissworth Beveritt Shearer Five Hundred Ertttine

Dick Knupps Hosts to Military Road Members

Mr and Mrs Dick Knupps entertained the Military Road club Friday evening with most members present Television provided the entertainment fruit salad and cake were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Whippfenstein The next meeting will be at the Gilbert Kuenemian home

Dick Knupps Ainsworth Dick Knupp Military Road Club Virs Whippfenstein Gilbert Kuenemian

Local Socials and Honors Highlight Keo O.els Meeting

Mrs Ralph Morris of Columbus Junction and Mrs Hugh Morris Ainsworth attended a Keo ELS Friemiship meeting as matron and organist. Ainsworth hosts J C Tolbert and foreign veterinarian tour stops near Ainsworth. Quentin Jenkins of Ainsworth, a junior at Iowa State College, Ames, was recently initiated into Alpha Zeta for scholarship leadership and character.

Ralph Morris Columbu Junction Hugh Morris Ainsworth Keo O.els Iowa J.C. Tolbert Washington Hugh Alor Tis Ainsworth Lowa State Colbere Quentin Jenkins Lowa State College Ames Alpha Zeta

Birthday honors and anniversaries noted in community

Happy Birthday greetings mark anniversaries for Dr and Mrs C W McLaughlin and Mr and Mrs G Vincent Beliel. Kapps, Darrell Ross, Alice Hunter, Charlotte Mae Nett, Ronald Schultz, Donna Yoder, Lena Davidson, Jo W Fields, Frank Kleese honored. John Zwicki of Keota celebrates his 6th birthday today as Three Quarter Century club member observes milestone.

C. W. McLaughlin G. Vincent Beliel Kapps Darrell Ross Alice Hunter Charlotte Mae Nett Ronald Eugene Schultz Donna Lee Yoder Lena da Jo W Bud Fields Frank Kleese John Zwicki Keota Three Quarter Century Club

Toothy Care Advice for Children Leads to Prompt Fillings

If cavities or defective fissures appear in the child's teeth they should be filled promptly. Early treatment prevents pain and further decay and supports long term dental health.

Worn Out In Goffs Falls James M Lurrey Speaks

James M Lurrey age 102 from Goffs Falls New Hampshire described his health with the phrase I’m a wreck. His statement reflects the strain of old age and his caregiving surroundings during his later days.

Greenville Miss Goffs Falls N.H James M. Lurrey

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