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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1950

Page

6

Washington Demons JV fall to Muscatine 7 6 in season finale

Washington high school junior varsity football dropped the season finale to Muscatine 7 to 6 Monday night at Muscatine. Norman Benn stood out at halfback while Ernie Beenblossom shifted to quarterback and Doug Fubhr and Charles Lueckenbill contributed in the backfield as Muscatine seized the lead with a late score.

Washington High School Muscatine Washington Boys Case Field Washington Demons Norman Benn Ernie Beenblossom Jim Sherman Beenblossom Doug Fubhr Charles Lueckenbill Demon

Beauty Rinse Promises Shine After Sun Exposure

Beauty routine advises pairing each shampoo with creme rinse to combat summer dryness. The product claims hair protection and enhanced highlights while maintaining a glamorous look.

Service in Mexico Described by Rev Milo Phillipi

Rev Milo Phillipi of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church spoke at the Washington Rotary club about his Mexico trip. He noted firecracker rituals as old Indian practice, observed poverty and efforts to improve living conditions, and shared travel tales from villages visited by the touring group. George Stewart chaired. Cloud Willits announced Rotary Halloween plans at the YMCA.

Milo Phillipi St. Paul's Evangelicals and Reformed Church Washington United States George Stewart Cloud Willits Rotary Hallowe'en YMCA

Post Election Changes Reported in Washington

Reports say after the November elections General George C. Marshall will resign as secretary of defense and be replaced by Deputy Secretary Robert Lovett. Dean Acheson would step down as secretary of state with Averell Harriman, special adviser to the President, named his successor.

Washington George C. Marshall Defense Robert Lovett Dean Acheson Averell Harriman International

Ainsworth Social Roundup Notes Visits and Gatherings

Ainsworth locals record weekend trips to Des Moines and Keota Kirked by family visits. Residents join church fall housecleaning with a pot luck luncheon. Numerous relatives gather for turkey dinners and chicken pox care with extended family from Ottumwa Batavia Cedar Rapids and Waterloo.

YPCU Members Host Halloween Party in Brighton

The YPCU of Brighton United Presbyterian church held a Halloween party Wednesday inviting youths from Ainsworth. Several carloads of young people attended from Ainsworth and posted an exceedingly pleasant evening.

Ainsworth YPCU Brighton United

Wortmans Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary in Ainsworth

Rev and Mrs W Wortman observed their silver wedding anniversary with an open house and dinner for friends and relatives from Ainsworth and beyond. Gifts from the church YPCA and House of Flowers adorned the home, with 76 silver dollars placed on a tree presented by the United Presbyterian congregation.

Lee Norris Ainsworth VV. Wortman Wortman Wilbur R. Bass W. Bass Oskaloosa Jess Carpenter Reasnor Arthur Huyser Sully John Hunt Des Moines Jack Wook Sr Jack Wood Jr Waterloo John Collins Paul Stevenson Francis Rankin Sally Rankin Roy Whiteman Harvey Foster Dewey Mudd Tom Cline Biggsville Ill The United Presbyterian Church Lee Hunt James Clegg

Ainsworth Women Attend County Legion Auxiliary Meet

Those from Ainsworth attending the Washington county Legion Auxiliary meeting in Riverside Tuesday afternoon were Mrs. Lee Hunt, Mrs. Blaine Hawkins, Mrs. R. E. McFarland, Mrs. Mabel Gosling, Mrs. Omi Edmondson, Mrs. Paul Hazlett, Mrs. Eldon Conry and Mrs. Darold Jones.

Birthday Celebrants Share Joy Across Families

Stephen Thomas Johnson turns eight today as son of Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson and Richard Fae Neff and John Logan Peterson each reach nine. Michael Dennis Cnossen is seven. Mrs Harold Strum Ruth Gideon Mrs Donald Brown Mrs Fred I Moore Edward Wolfe P F Whisler and Lyle Box receive birthday wishes today.

Stephen Thomas Johnson Harold Johnson Richard Fae Neff John Logan Peterson A. C. Peterson James Robert Palmer Robert Tanner Michael Dennis Cnossen Sen William Cnossen Harold Strum Ruth Gideon Donald Brown Fred I. Moore Edward Wolfe P. F. Whisler Lyle Box

WSCS Prayer Week Program Observed in Ainsworth

The WSCS of the Methodist church held a World Week of Prayer and Self Denial program with morning talks by Rev. Carl Stiefel on Looking and other topics by Mrs. Bassler Blankenhorn Stephens and Miller. Afternoon session featured a Playlet United Nations and a panel discussion on The Beatitudes withRefreshments served by local committee members.

S. A. Stephens Clarence Richards Glen Miller Toberman Settlement House Los Angeles Richards Annas Africa Bassler Parkis Will Roberts Robert Miksch United Nations den Sands Carl O’beirn William Roberts Wayne Bitting

Public sale of Moore heirs property in Washington County

By writ of special execution the sheriff will offer at public sale in front of the Washington County Court House on a Wednesday in November at 2:00 PM the real estate of Jay K. Moore and others including North West corner of Out Lot 2 in Chilente’s Gut Loft Addition, described bounds to satisfy the execution. Terms are cash. Sheriff Chalmless Snyder, Washington County Iowa. October 2.

District Court Washington County Iowa Jay Kh. Moore Lyle It. Moore Farl N. Moore Audrey Moore Murray L. Moore Vera Moore Opal Goodwin Kenneth Choodwin Gilbert Moore Wilmia Moore Harold L. Moore Betty Moore Court House Washington Lewson Elocek Suid Das City of Towa Jay LE. Moore Lyle Moore Karl N. Moore Oval A. Goodwin Kenneth Goodwin Cshert Moore Wilms Moore Harda Ji. Moore Retty Moore Mmna Hardy Cash Sheriff's Laws Tat Chalmless Snyder

Youth Leaders Named For Sunday Program

Ainsworth Methodist church selects Bob Elliott David and Ed Stout to lead youth fellowships in worship and discussion next Sunday at 6 30. Members should bring the book World Fellowship Through Song. Plans for the junior senior toy collection contest include a losers party prize.

Ainsworth Bob Elliott David Ed Stout Ainsworth Methodist Church

Ainsworth Choirs Plan Christmas Messiah Rehearsal

Choirs from United Presbyterian and Methodist churches gather November 1 at 7 30 p m in the Methodist church for a joint Christmas concert rehearsal. Irene Trotter directs. Nonregular singers are welcome to join the Messiah program.

Ainsworth Methodist Church United Presbyterian and Methodist Irene Trotter

Hazel Hunt Hosts Halloween Party for Conry Family

Hazel Hunt entertained Friday evening at a party honoring Mr and Mrs Al Don Conry. Halloween decorations filled the home as Progressive Hearts played and refreshments were served in keeping with the theme.

Ainsworth Hazel Hunt Aldon Conry

Community and livestock sales weekly at multiple Iowa barns

Friday restock at Whittaker sale barn and Thursday Kalona Sales Barn events. Midway Sales Company hosts Wednesday livestock sale in Columbus Junction with 1:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon sales at Ollie Iowa. November 7 and 8 feature Spotted Poland China boar and gilt sales near Columbus Junction and West Liberty. November 9 sale at Albin Sale barn with evening auction.

Whittaker Kalona Sales Kalona Iowa Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Ollie Livestock Exchange Olle Highway 92 Hershel M. Addleman Poland West Liberty Arthur Bailey & Sons Albin R. A.ber & Sons

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