Alumni Banquet In Winfield And Local Visits
Local residents attend a high school alumni banquet in Winfield while others travel between Washington, Cedar Rapids and Creston. Notables include Rev. H W Munster of Malcom en route home from Chicago, and Mr and Mrs Donald Burger visiting from Illinois. The item notes a bake sale at Washington Skelgas store and gifts from Claussner hosiery as summer stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Kneen
Mollie Jane
Winfield
Karl Kneen
Mrs. Kneen
H. W. Munster of
Malcom
Washington
West Chester
Chicago
Mrs
Donald Burger
Bliopolis, Ill
Mr. Burger
Fred Burger
Local notes on visits and business moves reported
Catherine Swift travels to Daven to visit her sisters Mrs Leonard Bailey and Mrs Teresa Vastine. The shop will close the week of May 24 for moving to 917 N 2nd. Fenn Mfg To. Mrs Dewey Hess returns home from Russell after visiting her mother Mrs Julia Lehrer. Bing's Cafe Sunset Drive opens for summer with car hop service to 12. Hazel Walling Hazel Powers visit shoppers include Mrs J E Powell from Keota and Mrs David Marshall’s party from Winfield. Nita Law departs for Iowa City for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Swift
Davenvisit
Port
Leonard Bailey
Teresa Vastine
N. 2Nd Fenn Mfg
Dewey Hess
Russell
Julia Lehrer
Bowling doubles results from city league night
City hall alleys hosted doubles matches with scores for E. Wolf 752 B. Edmondson 671 1423 J. Foster 720 E. Sorrell 781 1501 K. Williams 781 J. McGill 7927 1573 Tt. Crone 710 J. Fuhr 752 1442 Gallagher 7838 G. Mills 805 1588 H. Cumming 797 Darbyshire 754 1651
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
E. Wolf
B. Edmondson
J. Foster
E. Sorrell
K. Williams
J. McGill
Tt. Crone
J. Fuhr
H. Cumming
Darbyshire
Pole Vault Winner Misidentified in Junior Meet
George Davison won the pole vault in the junior high meet and is noted as an eighth grade pupil rather than seventh, per yesterday's meet summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davison
The self driving cow harvests grass and delivers product
A cow equipped with a mowing machine harvests grass, chemically treats it, rebuilds it into milk and beef, and delivers the product to the owner ready for market.
Hospital Admissions and Births Reported
Admitted yesterday are Mrs. Ed Griffith Columbus Junction medical Richard Arnold Leet 195 N Marion medical Mrs. Perry Woods 608 BE 2nd medical. Births yesterday to Mr. and Mrs Louis Sexton Iowa City a son at 10 38 p m. Today Mr and Mrs Glen Guengerich a daughter at 6 20 a m. Dismissed yesterday Mrs Mae Werner. Today Mrs Bert Rittenhouse Keota Richard Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Griffith
Columbus Junction
Richard Arnold Leet
N. Marion
Perry Woods
Louis Sexton
Iowa City
Son
Glen Guengerich
Mae Werner
Bert Rittenhouse Keota
Richard Hayes
17th Alumni Dinner Held at Ainsworth
The 17th alumni banquet of the Ainsworth association was held Friday evening May 14 at the United Presbyterian church. Tables were decorated with spring flowers and colorful programs. Officers elected for next year were Larry president Mrs John Elliott vice president Daryl Pearson secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth Association
United Presbyterian Church
Carl Roberts
Jiggs Simkins
Betty Koehler
Peggy Koehler
Cloyce Carll
Los Angeles
Calif
Matt McFarland
Philippine Islands
San Thomas
Quentin Jenkins
Reid Orris
Lou Jean Spessard
John Elliott
Bruce Pearson
Irene Trotter
Larry
Daryl Pearson
W C T U Meeting at Mrs Genkinger Home
Twelve members of the W C T U gathered Thursday afternoon May 20 at Mrs Stella Genkinger’s home with Rose Gilbert as guest. Mrs C V Crull led devotions and Mrs J A Hawthorne led the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Genkinger
Rose Gilbert
C. V. Crull
J. A. Hawthorne
Father
Cancer Fund
Red Cross
Ben Coppock
W.C.T.U
Tampa
Florida
Barker
Coppock
St Marys Circle Meeting At Ragan Home
St Marys Circle met yesterday at the Charles Ragan home with 12 members and several children present. Father Corcoran and Mrs S J Boyd were guests. Mrs Paul Peiffer opened with prayer and Mrs Orville Schulty led the business session. A May quiz was conducted by Mrs Earl Redlinger and Catherine Swift. Mrs M J Redlinger had the low score. The afternoon ended with viewing antiques collected by Mrs Ras an, assisted by Mrs Everette Swift and Mrs Schulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Circle
Charles Ragan
Father Corcoran
S. J Boyd
Paul Peiffer
Orville Schulty
Earl Redlinger
Catherine Swift
M. J. Redlinger
Ainsworth High class of ’48 commencement held May 13
The class of 1948 at Ainsworth High School held commencement exercises May 13 in the school auditorium. The program included a processional, invocation by Rev Carl Steiffel, and a boys quartet performing The Ardent Huntsman with Earnest Jiggs (Jiggs) as a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth High School
High School
Norma Clegg
Carl Steiffel Boys Quartett
Huntsman
Piano Recital by E Shields Pupils at Mrs Shields Home
Mrs Edith Shields presented pupils and selections in a piano recital last evening at her home. List includes Lois Ann Boettcher, Linda Dee Stewart Dublin Town Thompson, Judy Fern Bluebells are Ringing and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Shields
Lois Ann Boettcher
Singing Mouse
Thompson the Moon
Weybright
Linda Dee Stewart
Dublin Town
Thompson Judy Fern
Lynda Stuart
Shields the
Brave Knight
Ketterer
Gladys Knupp
Doris B
White Cross Added For Lester Long by Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary in Crawfordsville met with 27 members as a white cross for Lester Long of Washington, killed in action, was to be added to the cemetery's existing crosses. Memorial services are planned for Sunday at 2 pm at the schoolhouse. Wreaths will be prepared at the Legion hall Saturday evening, May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Crawfordsville
Legion Hall
Lester Long
Washington
N. J. Lease
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
William Henss
Carl Atkinson
Everette Sommers
Ralph Beauchamp
Poppy
Russel Zickafoose
William Yoye
Richard Lease
Floyd Blankenhorn
Class of '48 Graduates with Blue and White Colors
The graduation program lists salutatory by Phyllis Hall, speeches by Rev. Robert Stahmer and Supt. Jesse Tomlinson, diplomas by Marion Sheetz, and valedictory by Edward Ziegiowsky. Class song and motto emphasized climbing from the foothills. flower noted as American Beauty Rose. Members named include Betty Koehler, Edward Zieglowsky, Betty Meeks, Phyllis Hall, Carl Roberts, Kermit Jenkins, Earnest Simkins, and Joan Wood.
Long Living Clove Trees Will Bear For Century Plus
The article notes clove trees can continue bearing fruit for more than 100 years, emphasizing their longevity and sustained yield beyond a century. The piece highlights agricultural resilience and potential long term value for growers in tropical regions.
Riverside Auxiliary Card Party and Local News Highlights
The Riverside American Legion Auxiliary held a card party at the Legion hall with Mrs. Fred Kron winning high and Mrs. Harold M. Cress taking consolation in bridge and Mrs. Richard Lukovsky winning euchre. A bake sale at Whites Grocery Crawfordsville on Saturday May 29 supports the Band. Family gatherings, a YWCA mixer style show and potluck, and Ottumwa teacher Elma Vacha returning home with colleagues are noted along with a bridge night with Ruth Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Fred Kron
Harold M. Cress
Richard Lukovsky
Fred Lukovsky
Elma Vacha
Ottumwa
Ruth Bell
Mrs. Clark Pfeifer Hosts D A P Club Meeting
Mrs. Clark Pfeifer hosted eleven members of the D A P club on Tuesday afternoon. Roll call named a favorite hymn. Martha Canott led the business session and the remainder of the afternoon was social time. Refreshments were served with help from her daughter Edith. The next gathering is planned for May 25 with Mary Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Pfiefer
D. A. P. Club
Martha Canott
Hostes
Edith
Mary Lord
Chapter L Tri T’s Sew For Hospital
Chapter L Tri T’s of Crawfordsville met Monday evening with Mrs. Harvey Thomas. Members sewed for the Washington County hospital and donated nine dollars to the Cancer Control fund. Plans were made to send a local girl to Camp. New officers include President Mrs Wayne Peterson and other posts. refreshments were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Tri T's
Crawfordsville
Harvey Thomas
Washington County
Cancer Control Fund
Wayne Peterson
Joe H. Jones
Crawford
Earl Monson
Chester Piper
John White
Thomas
Mother's Day Party for West Chester Pythians
West Chester Pythian Sisters and their mothers gathered Wednesday evening for a Mother's Day party. Corsages greeted arriving guests as a program featured duets, readings, solos, gifts, andorged prizes for oldest mother and those with the most children. Florence Woodford and team led the entertainment with Bernice Stancer and others assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Mary Ann Bauer
Francis Maple
Roy Gardner
Florence Woodford
Irene Anderson
Nora Hobbs
Mary Statler
Willard Hole
Hila Anderson
Duane Duggar
Retha Hough
Edith Long
Bernice Stancer
Thelma van Trump
Mildred Statler
Frances Bauer
Blanche Foriash
Dorothy Thrapp
Harold Miller
Charley Thrapp
Tom West
Betty Eckles
Maxine Moore
Evelyn Duggar
Ida Hough
Juniors Host Banquet for Crawfordsville Seniors
The Crawfordsville junior class hosted the seniors and faculty at a May 7 banquet in the school house. The theme An Apple Blossom Wedding featured apple blossoms decor, pink and silver streamers, candles, and a central tree. Waitresses and servers dressed as bridesmaids and best men, with a fruit cocktail to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Shirley Brown
Ruth Davis
Junior Graber
Norman Waters
Dickey Joan Hamilton
Lucille Gault
Janice White
JoAnn Chalupa
Don Munson
Duane McArtor
Schnelle
Hultquist
Maxine Fulton
Doris Blanchard
Mt. Pleaseant
Birthday greetings and anniversaries noted in local column
The list honors Mrs. John Witthoft and others for birthdays including Nellie Crone on May 21 and Delores Zager. Five year olds Fred LeRoy Robinson Marsha Kay Keller and Robert Wolfe are mentioned along with seven to eight year olds. Wedding anniversaries for James Allen Homer Godwin and Max Birka are noted. A junior class wedding program ends with a reception and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Witthoft
Blaine Goff
Wilma Mincer
Mela Lasek
Norma Smith
Harry Payne
Nellie Maxine Crone
Francis Crone
Delores Ann Zager
Stanley Zager
Fred LeRoy Robinson
Newton Robinson
Richland
Marsha Kay Keller
Elmer Keller
Ainsworth
Robert William Wolfe
Orderl Wolfe
David Kuntz
Harry Kuntz
John Harry Donaldson
Harry Donaldson
Terry Dean Tucker
Edwin Tucker
James Allen
Columbus Junction
Homer Godwin
Max ‘Birka
Phoenix, Ariz
Julia Kerr
Harold Kerr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Studebaker
Cox Motor Co
Charles Kuhn
Rose Kuhn
Marcus Kuhn
Roswell
N. Mex
Donald Kuhn
Frank Gault
Lucille
Marion Waters
Cedar Rapids
Joyce Gault
Dorothy Waters
Miss Gault
S. J. Hagans
Brighton
Washington County Hospital
F. G. McClelland
J. W. McClelland
M. G. Campbell
Claussner
Ray Gidley
Meadville
Haganah
Haifa
Acre
International Radiophoto
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
Joseph E. Moody
Southern Coal Producers Association
Lewis
Moody
International Soundphoto
Bing
Sunset Drive
Hazel Walling
Hazel Powers
J. E. Powell
Keota
David Marshall
Nita Law
Fred Bourgeois
Fern Pastry Shop
P.m
Betty Crocker
Dick Beenblossom
Phyllis Hall
Genkinger
Ainsworth School
E. Shields
Vienna
Wright Sandra Jones
Jones Wiggle Waggles
Groton
Charlotte Berry
Brown Mary Blick
Ogle
Dorothy Hunt
S-E- Ae Thome
Patty Stewart
Shields
Iehaber
Thompson
Patricia Berry
Hark
Schubert Patricia Thompson
Joyce Kleese
Alt Wien
Godowsky
Betty Kunik
Tschaikowsky
Mary Jane Stephens
Sjogren Maurine Stephens
Chaninade Frances Miller
Joan Boileau
Legion Auxiliary
Robert Stahmer
Jesse Tomlinson
Marion
Gc. Vv
CRULL
John W. Lee
Omrett
Bake Sale
Whites Grocery
Howell Davis
Ruth
Mr. Davis
Roger Holmes
Clair Holmes
Richard
Roger
Marcia
Wayne Davis
Tom Duncans
Ywca Mixer Club
YWCA
Mrs. Clark Pfeifer
L. Tri
Ball
Atchison
North Side Square
Francis
Bauer
Rothschild’s
Socony
Palm Beach
America
Charm Magazine
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