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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1962

Page

4

Mrs Robert Greene Helps Pork Promotion In Chicago

A Iowa delegation of 35 swine producers led by Mrs. Robert Greene traveled to Chicago for the Iowa Farm Fair to promote pork use. Two tents in four shopping centers offered free Iowa ham samples and pamphlets on pork preparation. Demonstrations featured pork cuts and outdoor cooking. The event marked an experimental, first time effort with noticeable pork sales lift by the second day.

Ainsworth Robert Greene Chicago Iowa

Ainsworth Alumni Banquet Seated 174 Attendees

One hundred seventy four alumni and guests gathered for the thirty second alumni banquet at the Ainsworth high school gym with buffet by United Presbyterian church ladies. Gene Stephens welcomed the 1962 class as Harold Pronga spoke. Elections named Jim Thompson president and others for 1963 while Mrs Blanche Stephens and three generation groups were honored. The evening featured M C Gary Letts, a style show, a boys quartet, and performances by Jim Stephens and alumni. The wool industry note closes the event.

Ainsworth Ainsworth High School United Presbyterian Church Gene Stephens Harold Pronga M. C. Gary Letts Blanche Stephens Jim Stephens Maurine Stephens Roberts Myren Henderson William Trotter Pam Trotter Madce Rabenold Fredia McFarland Sandra Lay Kermit Jenkins Jim Thompson Dale Holmes Jane Klopfenstein Dale Buck

Cotter Guild in Russell Jones Home

Local Cotter church group meets at the Jones home with devotional talks and a Year Book of Prayers. Attendees include Mrs. Darold Jones and two guests. next meeting set for June 7 at the church. Also notes alumni events and various local social visits and hospital volunteers.

Ainsworth Westminster Guild Cotter Russell Jones Darold Jones Bill Owens Colombia South America Ray Hauenstein Dow Sands Jack Quigley Jay Bill Jones

Ainsworth Hosts Riverside Little League and Babe Ruth

Memorial Day baseball at the local diamond features Riverside Little League at 2 PM followed by Babe Ruth. Little League competes under charter rules to enter District State and National tournaments. Regular season starts first week of June with one home game weekly when Babe Ruth plays away. Pee Wee games include out of town teams. New dugouts ready, Pop Stand open for snacks, no admission.

Ainsworth Riverside Babe Ruth

Memorial Day Services at Ainsworth Cemetery

An annual Memorial Day service will be held at the Ainsworth cemetery Wednesday at 10 30 a m The Rev Dale Brehmer will speak and the high school marching band will perform The band and line assemble at the school house 15 minutes before the service and area children from pre school to eighth grade will place flowers on veterans graves Adults are welcome Bouquets will be prepared at the Legion Hall starting at 8 00 a m

Ainsworth Dale Brehmer The Legion Hall

Ainsworth Seniors Receive Diplomas

Ainsworth seniors received diplomas at a Monday night commencement in the school gym. Maria Hazelett and Louise Stout were salutatorian and valedictorian, Dr. George E. LaMore of Iowa Wesleyan College gave the address, and the class motto and colors were announced.

Ainsworth Dale Brehmer Maria Hazelett Louise Stout H. E. Ross Colthurst George E. LaMore Iowa Wesleyan College T. J. Berdo Dale Johnston William Simbro

Start Remodeling Of Legion Hall In Ainsworth

Thirty community volunteers began remodeling the American Legion Hall in Ainsworth with a new front, cement work, and planned updates including a new floor lower ceiling and a furnace. The project is supported by the Memorial Fund of the late Daryl Pearson. Mr and Mrs Charles Jenkins plan a West Coast sightseeing trip. Mrs Ernest Eisele attended commencement exercises at the Co-

Ainsworth American Legion Hall Daryl Pearson Charles Jenkins Ernest Eisele

Louisa Beef Producers Tour Set for June 7

The Louisa County Beef Producers announce a June 7 tour starting at 12 30 p.m. with 15 stops from Smylie Livestock Auction Columbus Junction to area farms. A supper and program on Dual Grading of Beef follows at 6 30 p.m. Tickets are 150 for officers and directors.

Louisa County Beef Producers S. Bar S Smylie Beef Producers Group Columbus Junction Paul Hartsock Marion Crawford Roy Hauenstein Cliff Bennett Larry Griggs Alvin Wehr James Podaril Tom Skubal Hugh Morris William Owens Harold Rees Huston & Carr Foss & Berry Lewis Foss Louis Thompson The Rath Packing Co

Pleasant column notes and family news from Mrs. Burroughs

A Pleasant neighborhood update recalls the funeral of Mary Burroughs’ father in Oskaloosa and thanks for flowers cards and food. The writer shares Iris woes, garden grafts, a visit to see newborn twins Richard Hayes and family, Regina hosting Karen Andre, and carnival reflections.

Mrs. Burroughs Mary Oskaloosa Marge Luckey Richard Hayes Regina Karen Andre West Chester O. K

Wedding, births, and family notes from local fair visit

The report lists attendees Mrs Bill Kindred Mrs Keith McClelland and Mrs Lloyd Wilson with Wilson moving to Colorado for her husband. It notes an invitation to Miss Marilyn Rathmel and Mark Bence wedding at Riverlawn Christian Church in Wichita Kansas on June 16. It mentions Marilyn Rathmel as daughter and Delphia Rathmel as grandmother and references Pamela Kay Leach born Feb 26 1962 along with her uncle born 1922 and grandfather born 1893.

Bill Kindred Keith McClelland Lloyd Wilson Wilson Colorado Marilyn Rathmel Mark Bence Riverlawn Christian Church Wichita Kan Marilyn H. Marion Rathmel Delphia Rathmel Kremlin Oklahoma Rathmels Family Day

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