Ainsworth Big Days Carnival Planned With Free Acts
The Ainsworth chamber of commerce announces June 30 to July 12 Big Days featuring free acrobatic and musical acts Ray Joplin Dorothy May and Carl Thorsen. A carnival from Sunset Amusement of Excelsior Springs Missouri and an Iowa Civil Air Patrol show plus an air squadron display are slated with school band entertainment and daily sound truck promotions.
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Ainsworth
Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce
R. M. Whitehead
Legion Hall
Ray Joplin
Dorothy May
Carl
Thorsen
Sunset Amusemer
Company of
Excelsoir Springs
Missouri
Washington Air Squadron
Fred Minden
Iowa Civil Air Patrol
Gilbert and
Norman Wood
Washington County
Ainsworth State Bank
Our Kind of God Sermons At Ainsworth Methodist
Rev. Carl Stiefel will preach four June sermons at Ainsworth Methodist on The Power of God Love of God Wisdom of God and The Glory of God Each sermon aims to reveal biblical and everyday views of God in clear language Choir anthems directed by Mrs Larry Trotter will accompany the services Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Ainsworth
Ainsworth Methodist
Carl Stiefel
Mr. Stiefel
Stiefel
Larry Trotter
Teachers Sign for Positions Next Year
Ainsworth teachers sign contracts for 1949 50 term. Mrs Charles Jenkins Mrs J W Thompson Mrs Milo Arthur Mrs Cleo Orris Verda Thompson Robert Chabal join Jess L Tomlinson as superintendent Mrs Raymond McChesney commercial Howard McElhinney science and coaching and Mrs Norma Clegg English and music. Home economics and band instructor to be hired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Charles Jenkins
J. W. Thompson
Milo Arthur
Cleo Orris
Verda Thompson
Robert Chabal
Jess L. Tomlinson
Raymond McChesney
Howard McElhinney
Norma Cl
Kensington Club Sets Breakfast Plans for June
Thirteen members answered roll call as the Kensington clan met with Mrs. Ida Hunt. President Mrs. Claire Darby led the business meeting and plans were laid for a breakfast at Mrs. Ben Fitzgerald’s home on Wednesday morning in June. Guests included Mrs. Fred Stewart Mrs. Charles Bartholow of Washington Mrs. Lee Hunt Mrs. Sfrank and Mrs. Alex McCreedy. Programs for the coming year were distributed by several members while Mrs. Bartholow and others served luncheon for their mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hunt
Bartholow
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Alexander
Mrs. George Alexander was surprised Monday evening at the Earl O’Connor home where guests gathered in darkness and sang. A gift was presented and a cake baked by Mrs. Max White was shared with fruit salad and coffee. Attending were Mrs. Max White, Mrs. Claire Darby, Mrs. Lee Hunt, Mrs. Clarence Richards, Mrs. Everette Shearer, Mrs. Fred Hawkins, Mrs. Glen Miller, and Mrs. Lee Norris.
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Max White
Claire Darby
Lee Hunt
Clarence Richards
Everette Shearer
Fred Hawkins
Glen Miller
Lee Norris
Local Families Share Memorial Day Visits Across Iowa
Ainsworth locals Mr and Mrs John Stephens of Fairfield and others from Marion Miles Foster Marshalltown Iowa City Davenport and Quincy Missouri visited Memorial Day at various homes including the S A Stephens and O R Thoma residences. The gathering included Rev and Mrs Graves and Miss Mary Bell among attendees from Davenport.
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Earnest Badham
Frank Clark
Marion
Miles Foster
Marshalltown
Laverne Reynolds
Mabel Fullerton
Iowa City
O. R. Thoma
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Hosts Mother and Daughters Tea
The U P Church Ladies Aid held a Mother and Daughters tea in the parlors with a musical program led by Mrs W A McGinnis. Dorothy Hunt Claudine Kilgore and a duet by Mrs Fred Orris and Mari Dee Orris performed. Speaker Mrs Jasper Thompson discussed The Women of Alaska and the impact of tuberculosis and liquor on homes, sharing churchsupported children homes and Alaska scraps and a seal hair parka from Alaska.
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Ainsworth
Ladies Aid Society of the United Presbyterian Church
Mother and Daughters
W. A McGinnis
Dorothy Hunt
Claudine Kilgore
Fred Orris
Mari Dee Orris
Alean
Alaska
Lee Hunt
Claude Kilgore
Bill Trotter
Homer Hunt
Local residents visit kin and travel over weekend
Mildred Edmondson of Denver visits the home of her mother Mrs. Omi Edmondson. William Olinger and family, Clarence Walker, and Amon travel to Hanover Illinois to spend the weekend at the Ben Rummell and Rev Marion Kilpatrick homes. Mr. and Mrs. John Stephens off
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Mildred Edmondson
Denver
Omi Edmondson
Clarence Walker
Amon
Hanover, Ill
Ben Rummell
Marion Kilpatrick
Alumni of Ainsworth High School Gather for 19th Reunion
Ainsworth The nineteenth annual alumni banquet drew 120 members and guests Friday May 27 at the Ainsworth Methodist church dining room. Larry Trotter welcomed the class of 1949, with entertainment, solos, and a skit. Officers were elected for the coming year led by Carl Roberts. Out-of-town attendees listed, and notes on school nostalgia and future needs closed the event.
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Ainsworth High School
Ainsworth
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Larry Trotter
Association
James Clegg
George Colthurst
Trotter
Kenneth McConnell
Burke McCreedy
Bruce Pearson
Scott Orris
Kenneth
Lou Jean Spessard
Rosemary Jenkins
Peggy Koehler
J. W Thompson
Preston Edmondson
Tracy Norris
Carl Roberts
Duane White
Pat Elliott
Frank Wood
Lindley Coon
Cedar Rapids
Leonard Trotter
Cincinnati
Dwight Harley
Des Moines
Ethel Henderson
Oskaloosa
School News Briefs Highlights of a Busy Year
The year closed with all students listed as present and on time. Commencement events proceeded on schedule and Dr. Fred E. Miller’s address was entertaining. A picnic dinner drew a large crowd as Legion Auxiliary organized races and prizes for children. Some yearbooks remain unsold and copies are available from Owen White. Plans for next year include offering geometry to interested upperclassmen and possible sophomore access.
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Benjo Liechty
Lois Gosling
Marlene Brown
Pat Tobin
James Wood
George Stout
Kathleen Stephens
Donald Gipple
John Wagenknecht
Jimmie Lee Davis
Paul Hazelett
Barbara Hawkins
Leon Mapel
Billie Wilson
Danny Hazelett
Cherryl Mapel
Fred E. Miller
The
Legion Auxiliary
Owen White
Wallpaper Supply Offers Single-Paint Service
Local retailer states they can provide complete wallpaper lines and will furnish customers with one paint option for matching decor. The offer emphasizes a streamlined selection process and quick installation.
Bridge Club Announces Prize Winners at Tuesday Meeting
Mrs. Clifford Thompson won the high score prize and Mrs. Corbin Crawford took the low score prize during the Tuesday Bridge club gathering hosted by Mrs. Lee Norris. Mrs. G. F. Trotter assisted the hostess with refreshments.
Edmondsons Visit With Stephens and Edmondsons
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Richard Edmondson and two daughters of Des Moines visited over the weekend at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Stephens Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Edmondson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Richard Edmondson
Ties Moines
Dr. Stephens, Jr
Floyd Edmondson
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Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Dick Beenblossom
Chum
Lennox
A.D. Brown How
Heck & Chic Repair Shop
Hazelett Bros
DU Pont Paints
du Pont
Kensington Club
Mrs. Alexander
John Stephens
Fairfield
S. A. Stephens
U.P. Ladies Aid
William Olinger Monday
George Sands
Terrill
Arthur Wittoff
Keota
Ira Miksch
Grace Hill
Herbert Rich
Crawfordsville
Keith Williams
W. H. McConnell
Ralph Kelsey
Randolph Kelsey
Harry Dye
Delbert McGuire
Wayland
Earl McGraw
Davenport
Homer Davis
Wyman
Don Shull
Mr. Pleasant
Ed Lambert
Winfield
Ruth Telford
Julia Koehler
Ft Madison
Moore’s
Ainsworth Crossroads
Shamrock Inn
Bill Gipple
Manford Kilgore
Honeymead
Stone’s
Stone's Furniture
Chicky
Spe
Cial
Thompson
Bridge Club
Nutrena
J Ainsworth
Nutreno Mills, Inc
Minneapolis, Minn
Cargill, Incorporated
Midwest
Meat & Locker
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