Ainsworth High School Class of 1941 Commencement
A large crowd attended the Ainsworth high school commencement for the class of 1941. Rev Keagy of Washington gave the address. Edith Jolly and Martha McGinnis were honored as valedictorian and salutatorian. The Senior class received the silver cup for points in declamatory work, music, scholarship and athletics for the third year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Norris
Ainsworth
Rev. Keagy
Washington
Mildred Pressly
Edith Jolly
Martha McGinnis
Junior Koehler
Evelyn Powers
Helen Pearson
Best Picture Award Granted to The Grapes of Wrath
The 1940 best picture award goes to The Grapes of Wrath. The accolade spotlights John Ford as director as the film earns top honors in the year’s awards.
The Rocking Chair Brigade Seeks Flag and Safer Streets
A Washington plea from the Rocking Chair Brigade asks readers to locate a missing Spanish-American War era company flag once stored in Des Moines. The note advocates bicycle racks downtown and urges youths to ride bikes off sidewalks to protect seniors. It also mentions Mrs. Seymour Martin’s return and a personal plan to rise early in warmer weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jim Baird
Effie Anderson
Des Moines
Washington Notes and Local Social News for AMABOY
Community update from AMABOY area detailing Harters living on Roberts Farm and dandelion gardening, Fortnightly Club activities, Decoration Day reflections, and profiles of local residents. Includes wedding of James Harter and Ruth Johnson, visits to hospital, family gatherings, and weekend trips to Burlington and Ft Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Roberts
Amaboy
James H. Harter
Ruth Johnson
Washington
Roger Colthurst
Washington Hospital
Robert Reaney
George Heil
Keokuk
Clark Pfeifer
Dan Griffith
Connie Andour
Carl
Dale
Ed Rees
Dorothy
Orville Foss
Mt. Pleasant
Orville Spencer
Mirs
Stanley Mouser
Marilyn
Burlington
Ft. Madison
Crescent Area Social And School Notices
East Highland and Crescent community members visit homes and schools. Dwayne Wieland and Bobbie Murdock stop by Crescent school Thursday afternoon. Marie Dvorak reports James Dvorak at Camp Claiborne Louisiana. Local families host visitors and plan summer activities while Crescent school term closes and Valley school hosts a picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Highland
Leona
Hester Mineer
Dwayne Wieland
Bobbie Murdock
Crescent School
Frank J. Minecer
Gary
Gayle
James Lungquist
R. A. Stolley
James J. Dvorak
Camp Claibourne
Everette Rath
James Dvorak
Clement Rummelhart
Elmer Pearson
Mary Dvorak
Jack Foster
Ft. Madison
Pearl Moberly
A. E. Moberly
Leonard
Ft. Des Moines
Hiltebridle
Ella Marshall
A. BK. Moberly
Pan Dvorsky
Henry Prymek
Crescent
Vear Carol Nicholson
Crescent Friday
Funice Craig
Valley Friday
Bible School Opens at Crawfordsville
The Daily Vacation Bible school began Monday at the Crawfordsville school house with 88 pupils. Teachers include Beulah Witmer, Gladys Rose, Marie Rose, Margaret Schmitt, Rev. Lester Bill, Mrs. Lester Bill, Manda Davis, and Mildred Anderson. Classes run 8:30 to 11:30 each forenoon. Other local notes mention visits by Jesse Raymond family to Strain home, John Rhea of Fountain City visiting C Rhea, and William Henss Jr. returning to Camp Bowie, Texas after a 10 day home stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Beulah Witmer
Gladys Rose
Marie Rose
Margaret Schmitt
Lester Bill
Manda Davis
Mildred Anderson
Strain Home
Jesse Raymond
Charles
Margery
A. H. Raymond
Fred Strain
Ainsworth
Jesse
J.C. Rhea
Joe E. Rhea
Fountain City
Tenn
John Rhea
Sam Martin
igVille
Birth day and visits noted in local society column
Wilma Wasson, daughter of his writer, celebrates her birthday May 21. Norval Flynn called at the Frank Mincer home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Gail Murdoch transacted business in Washington Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Wasson
Norval Flynn
Frank Mincer
Gail Murdoch
Washington
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