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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1950
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Clifford Thompson and Charles joined Everette Miller and Pam to Central City on Sunday to spend the day at the Earnest Reed home.
Treasury of statements from Thomas Jefferson on economy and debt contrasted with a rural trade issue. Also contains local notes on feed prices, seed cleaning, corn moisture testing, aluminum scoops and a long anecdote about Sam Wheeler’s restaurant ventures in Ainsworth.
A family history sketches Sam, Burton, and Mabel Cox from Ainsworth and Scranton. Sam worked as a coal miner, railroad fireman, and police officer, noting harsh mines and long shifts. The piece recalls practical jokes, farming years, and a jail stay, with mentions of Sara and Carrie and two children Burton and Mabel.
While serving on a grand jury, a member was ditched by peers during a routine inspection. Carrie held the last word in a wartime moment. Over-age for service, Sam sought officers training but his wife did not approve, forcing him to stay home. He remains irked at Carrie.
Mr and Mrs Orie OConnor entertained a supper club at their home Saturday evening A cooperative chicken supper was served cafeteria style with a black and orange gum drop tree on the dining table The quarter tables were decorated for Halloween season Bridge was played at three tables with Floyd Blankenhorn high score prize Mrs Blankenhorn high and travel prizes and Mrs Lee Norris and O R Thoma consolation prizes
AINSWORTH Friday afternoon the Kensington club met at the home of Mrs. Mae Spessard, with 13 members answering roll call and an original jingle. Grace Stone led the business session and Christmas dinner plans were made. a trees quiz followed and needlework dominated the remainder. Guests included Mrs. Logan Crawford and Mrs. Glen Miller. next meeting set with Grace Stone and the McGinnis family.
Ainsworth Methodist bazaar and dinner plan committees for November 15. Hostesses and chairs cover areas including kitchen dining room fancy work food booths candy coffee dish washing and more with names of local volunteers.
Mrs Paul Beard entertained R O S club members Wednesday afternoon in Ainsworth. Travel prize went to Mrs W A McGinnis, high by Mrs Claude Kilgore and low by Mrs Corbin Crawford. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs Delbert Holmes.
Saturday's bake sale by Methodist youth fellows netted 17 dollars and 20 cents. Martha White thanks contributing mothers including Mrs. Elliott Sr. and Mrs. Wagenknecht for pies cakes cookies and rolls. The article notes visits from Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff of Van Nuys California and Mrs Estella McCaleb, aunt of Mrs. Woodruff.
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