Commencement Exercises Held For Twenty Five Seniors
Twenty five seniors graduated from Ainsworth High School Monday evening in the school auditorium. Dr Paul Hahn district superintendent of the Methodist Church spoke on Students Place in the Space Ave. Alma Havel gave the valedictorian address and Sherry Roberts the salutatorian address. Havel also received the Colthurst scholarship. Jim Moore and Marcia Hazelett escorted the seniors to their seats as the school board members watched. The senior motto was The Foundation of Youth with Copenda blue and white colors and the blue carnation as the flower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Ainsworth High School
Paul Hahn
The
Methodist Church
Alma Havel
Sherry Roberts
Miss Havel
Colthurst
Jim Moore
Marcia Hazelett
Jen Banks
Carolyn ¢N
Jane Coon
Karen Coon
William Frame
Patricia Gerdes
Tina Cesling
Jerry Gipple
Ile Sones
Michael Kiopferstein
Ann Lord
Jerry Marei
Richard Meeks
Madellen Pronga
Sherry
Roberts Judith Simpson
Janice Sines
Faward Skubal
Mary
Memorial Day Plans Complete in Ainsworth
Memorial Day plans in Ainsworth are set with Lee Hunt as provisional chairman and Rev. William Simbro delivering the service at 10 30 am in the Ainsworth cemetery. Corbin Crawford is marshal, Walter McFarland commands the firing squad, and Everette Chorpening leads flowers. The parade forms at the school at 10 am then proceeds to the cemetery for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Lee Hunt
William Simbro
Ainsworth Cemetery
Corbin Crawford
Walter McFarland
Everette Chorpening
Simbro
Legion Hall
Westminster Guild Meets on Thursday
The Westminster Guild of the Cotton Presbyterian Church met Thursday evening with Mrs Marvin Carlson as hostess. Mrs Gerald Brenneman led devotions and Mrs Ronnie Baird was study leader. Mrs Kenneth Arthur presented the Year Book of Prayer noting the Chili and the Synod of Hawaii. Reports covered the presbyterial and synodical gatherings. A thank you letter from the Canada Arizona mission thanked the group for White Cross sewing. Fourteen members attended plus guest Mrs Howie, mother of Mrs John Morris. Refreshments followed the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Westminster Guild
Cotter Presbyterian Church
Marvin Carlson
Gerald Brenneman
Ronnie Baird
Kenneth Arthur
Chili
Synod of
High School Band Set Meeting For Thursday Morning
The high school band will meet Thursday morning to prepare for the Memorial Day parade. Students should be in front of Geb Chi Pare by 9 30 a.m. The school opens at 9 a.m. for equipment checks in the music rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shington
V School
Geb Chipare
Muse
Thompson Home Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club
The Tuesday Bridge Club met at Mrs. C A Thompson’s home with guest Mrs. Don Rabinold. Two tables of bridge played. high score won by Mrs. Lee Norris, consolation by Mrs. Orie Connor. Mrs. Max White Sr. assisted hostess. next meeting set for June 4 with Mrs. Norris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
CA. Thompson
Don Rabhnold
Lee Norris
Orie
Connor
Max White Sr
Norris
Rev Simbro Speaker For Baccalaureate Service
Rev Dale Brehmer delivered the address Non Conformity at the baccalaureate in the Methodist Church. The mixed chorus conducted by Mrs Larry Trotter, organ by Mrs Dale Roberts, and Rev William Simbro assisted with the service guiding seniors to their seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minsworth
Dale Brehmer
Larry Trotter
Dale Roberts
William Simbro
Jim Moore
Marcia Hazelett
Mrs Nichols Hosts Lincoln Street Club Meeting
AINSWORTH The Lincoln Street Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Harold Nichols. Seven members attended. Mrs Tom Stirling was welcomed back after hospitalization and recovery. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be in June with Mrs Clarence Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Lincoln Street Club
Harold Nichols
Tom Stirling
Clarence Walker
Seniors Take Trip To Lake of The Ozarks
Twenty three seniors and Jack Boender depart Monday morning for a Lake of the Ozarks trip after breakfast at the Meeks home. They will stay at Kirkwood Lodge in Osage Beach and travel in five cars. Mrs Boender plans to join the group at the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Jack Boender
Lake of the Ozarks
Everette Meeks
Bill Gipple
Lacy Lines
Kirkwood Laxige
Osage Beach
Lake M the Ozarks
Boender
Ers
Jold Jones
Mrs. Darold Jones New President of Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Darold Jones was elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary unit at a Tuesday meeting with 21 present.Other officers named include Mrs Clarence Richards first vice president Mrs C A Thompson second vice president and several others. A coffee fundraiser for the child welfare fund was planned and graveside honors for Memorial Day arranged with volunteers invited to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard Megehelsen
Clarence Walker
Darold Jones
Cleo Orrison
Legion
Lawrence Wilson
Skeetz Hardware
Mrs Norris Hosts Kensington Club in Worth
The Kensington Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Lee Norris presiding. Four members and three guests attended, including Mrs Roger Colthurst Mrs Wylie Anderson and Althea White of Washington. Plans were made for a June breakfast at Mrs Conry s home and refreshments were served. Mrs Tom Davis of Washington fell and broke her ankle, with surgery planned at Mercy Hospital in Town City.
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Mercy Hospital
Town City
Honor Dick Meeks At Graduation Party
Mr. and Mrs. Everette Meeks hosted a reception for their son Dick after graduation. Attendees included Riverside residents and families from West Branch and Washington, with punch coffee and cake served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Meeks
Orie O'Connor
Orville Meeks
Riverside
Ray Cain
Jake Batterson
Keith Williams Jr
Wayne Brock
Marcia
Merle Steele
Washington
Larry O'Connor
Ellen
Linda Cottrell
Mark Meeks
West Branch
Alumni Banquet Scheduled June 1
Ainsworth High School plans its thirty third alumni banquet at the Ainsworth gym on a Saturday evening in June. The program includes the Ballerina Troupe by Sherry Roberts and a guest quartet Lonesome Cowboy. Dancing and visiting follow a 5:90 pm banquet. reservations urged promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Ainsworth High School
Sherry Roberts
Bryce Lord
Ronnie
Howard Shultz
Dale Roberts
Larry Trotter
Gene Stephens
George Mi Klopfenstein
Stan McCreedy
Tom White
WSCS Banquet Alumni Helpers Named
Ainsworth WSCS committees named to serve the alumni banquet on Saturday evening June 1 at the Ainsworth gym. Kitchen duties assign Beverly Bean and a list of volunteer ladies. Dishwashing and dining room crews include multiple named helpers and young people from the MY organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
WSCS
Beverly Bean
Vrie O'Connor
Gerena Lasck
Clarke Pfeifer
CA ‘Thompson
Mina Paulsgrove
Herman Wagenknecht
Olive Wikseh
Warren Donaldson
Charles C. Thompson
Lawrence Bartman
Glen Witt
Leo Carson
William Simbro
Richard Stephens
Raymond Lasek
Corbin Crawford
Charl Jenkins
The
Ainsworth Freshmen Prepare Des Moines Trip
The Freshman class of Ainsworth will spend the day in Des Moines for an educational trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Des Moines
Iesday
Weekend Visits and Civic News From Abilene to Iowa City
Mrs Elmer Wenger and family visited Abilene while others sent workers to Veterans Hospital in Iowa City. Eighth grade graduates include Scott McCracken. The Methodist confirmation class nears full membership on June 2 with Patti Elliott and others. University Hall clerical staff, Master Mix plant trips, and Legion Auxiliary coffee funds are noted among community events and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wenger
Jim
Joe
Earl Cramer
Abilene
Kansas
Lee Hunt
Cindy Marlett
Crawfordsville
Mable Thompson
Ronald Hawkins
Oliver Miksch
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Blu
Highlanders Review Enrollment Sheets at Club Meeting
The Highlanders 441 Club met Tuesday night with leader Gary Windus and assistant RT Knottnerus. Nine members attended as the group worked on complex enrollment sheets, discussed tours and a family picnic, with dates set for June 18 a Kent Feeds tour in Muscatine and June 21 a Feed Co. tour in Quin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Highlanders 441
Gary Windus
RT. Knottnerus
Kent
Muscatine
Quin
Waco PTA Final Meeting of Year in Crawfordsville
The Waco Parent-Teacher Association held its final meeting of the school year May 15 at Crawfordsville school. A library book titled The Day Christ Died was presented to Principal John B. Alderson of Waco High School in memory of Lyle Bower by the Christian Table youth. Officers were installed for the coming year with Raymond Rich as president and Herbert Rich as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
WACO
Parent-Teacher Association
Christ
John B. Alderson
Waco Hi School
Lyle Bower
Christian Table
Bower
Raymond Rich
Vincent Linden
Pro Ram
Herbert Rich
Keith Brimhall
Melvin Bergstrom
Vernon Fletcher
Glen Resehly
Potlucks and Social Meals Across the Midlands
A reflective piece on potluck culture praising communal meals in the Midwest and beyond. It highlights varied styles from potlucks to shared dishes, notes the social chatter and hospitality, and recalls colorful regional examples and favorite dishes from hosts. It emphasizes the charm, balance, and convivial spirit of potluck gatherings.
Car Theft Prevention Advice From Police Chief
Meaty Cort umeago police superintendent C W Wilson warns about 900 cars stolen daily in the United States. He urges motorists to lock ignition and remove keys, close windows and lock doors, hide personal property, keep trunk key in garages, and not leave license registrations or IDs in cars. Date noted Tuesday May 28 19
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meavy Cort
Umeago
C. W. Wilson
United
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George “Trotter
Ronert Watson
Michael Wood
Thomas White
Judith Graff
Copenda
Stock Memorial Day
Skeetz Hdwe
Thompson
Mrs. Nichols
Lincoln St
Carly
Everett
Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Norris
Kensington Club
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Dixie Dugan
Bell
Ainsworth Olive
Columbus Junction
Haskins
Ains
By McEvoy
Striebel
Burke McCreedy
Don Rabenold
Harry Rabenold
Mary of Montezuma
Walker, Minn
Preston McCracken
Eddyville
Charles Haworth
Newburg
Oregon
Scott McCracken
Willard McCracken
Patty Elliott
David Kaufman
Charles McConkey
Wayne McCracken
Jack Carson
Jerry Schrader
Dennis Dea
Craig Edmonson
Mrs. Lee Norris
Fremont, Iowa
Cleo Orris
Ronald Ornduff
Ft. Wayne, Ind
Master Mix Research Plant
Jack Holthaus
Scott
Copperas Cove
Texas
Jim Stephens
Iowa State University
Ames
David Stephens
Baby
Peoria
Holthaus
Pam Trotter
University Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Waco Pta
New York
UPI
Edison Hotel
Smith-Douglass
Community Feed, Inc
By the
Way
Florida
Ottumwa
Evening Journal
Washington, Town
Midlands
Alway’s
Printhia
Alma
Milwaukee
Birdella
Eckels
United States
Ainsworth Corners Cafe
APCO
Dwayne Drummond
Lamont, Town
Ainsworth Corners
Dwayne
Donna Drammo
Blondie
Blondi
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