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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1949

Page

4

Ainsworth Fire Department Faces Traffic Risk With New Truck

Ainsworth proud of its white General Fire Equipment Chevrolet truck with 500 gallon pumper and 500 ft hose, funded by memberships and town funds. Chief Charles Jenkins notes it is among the area’s best. eight runs in two years prevented major damage. Spectator parking near fires caused roadblock risks. stay at home or park far away to ensure truck access and safety of property and lives.

Ainsworth Charles Jenkins Charles Thompson General Fire Equipment Company of St. Louis W. A. Lopshire Fred Orris George Goble Farm

Ainsworth Defeats Riverside 7 to 2 in Baseball

Ainsworth high school beat Riverside 7 to 2 on Sept. 7. Riverside took an early lead on errors but Ainsworth answered with four hits and a Wood triple to move ahead 5 to 2 in the fourth. McFarland pitched six strikeouts in 19 batters faced, while Arthur finished the last two innings.

Ainsworth Ainsworth High School Riverside Lukavsky Moss Fountain Roberts Wood McFarland Lukovsky D. Crawford W. Wood Arthur

Mrs Kauffman Hosts Young Adult Class Meeting

Ainsworth The Young Adult class of the Methodist church held an extra gathering at the home of Mrs Clarence Kauffman on Thursday afternoon. Plans were made for a later style show as members including Mrs Harold Gerdes Mrs Carl O Beirn Mrs Everette Meeks Mrs Wayne Bitting Mrs Brice Lord Mrs Al Hazelett and Mrs Dick Beenblos som attended. The hostess served refreshments at the close.

Ainsworth Methodist Church Clarence Kauffman Harold Gerdes Carl O'Beirn Everette Meeks Wayne Bitting Brice Lord al Hazelett Dick Beenblossom

Methodist Youth Skate Plans in Washington and Iowa City

The Junior Methodist Youth Fellowship of Ainsworth Methodist Church will skate at a Washington rink tonight from 7:30 to 9:30, meeting at 7 at the church. Tomorrow the Senior Fellowship will drive to Iowa City for an evening of entertainment, leaving the church at 6.

Ainsworth Ainsworth Methodist Church Washington Methodist Iowa City

Ainsworth Locals Send Tomy Rabenold to Windsor Day School

Ainsworth residents report Tomy Rabenold has moved to Des Moines to enroll at Windsor Day School with his mother guiding the transfer. Mrs. Rabenold transported him there on Tuesday morning amid other local travel notes. Sam Henderson of Niles, Michigan visits family here while Mrs. Iva Hemphill plans a stay in Oakville with the Stanley Shutt visit before relocation to Clarinda.

Tomy Rabenold Des Moines Windsor Day School Iva Hemphill Oakville Stanley Shutt Clarinda

New Sorosis Officers Assume Their Duties

Twelve members attended the regular Sorosis club meeting at Mrs. Herbert Campbell’s home. Newly elected officers included Mrs. Campbell as president, Mrs. Mae Wallace as vice president, and Mrs. Robert Miksch as secretary and treasurer. Plans were made to visit ceramics at Columbus Junction and host an October party with the men as guests at Dr. C. E. Bassler home.

Ainsworth Sorosis Club Herbert Campbell Kate Annas Kansas City Mae Wallace Robert Miksch Columbus Junction

Teachers Greeted at Ainsworth Reception

The reception at the Methodist church parlors for teachers drew a large audience. Mrs. William McGinnis and others led the committee in hosting duties while Supt. Tomlinson introduced the men teachers. The program featured student and faculty musicians and a barber shop quartet. Dr. and Mrs. James Mason were welcomed as new locals with plans to practice once the office is ready.

Ainsworth William McGinnis Harold Gerdes Lloyd Coon William Trotter Ray Whitehead Cleo Orris Tomlinson Sone D. M. Arthur Raymond McChesney Norma Clegg Paul Campbell Londonderry Marie Larry James Mason Iva Hemphill Harry Boileau Ronald Hawkins W. D. Roberts Orie O'Connor

Mrs Rademaker and daughter return from Emden visit

Mrs Charles Rademaker and her daughter Ann have come home after a short stay with her parents Mr and Mrs T J Rademaker in Emden Illinois.

Charles Rademaker Ann T. J. Rademaker Emden, Ill

Ainsworth School News Slates Evening Journal Updates

Ainsworth High adopts weekly Evening Journal articles to cover all high school and grade activities including the Newslite contents. Enrollment totals show 196 students with 58 in the high school and 138 in the grades. Officers named for each class include Seniors Jack McFarland and Betty Wood, Juniors Lou Jean Spessard and Mary Jocobin, Sophomores Dwaine Crawford and Dale Roberts, Freshmen Bob Elliot and Donna Smith. Baseball began with 223 players and a 9 4 loss to Wyman on a new field prepared by local farmers. Grade reports list pupils and new classroom arrangements. End of item notes Rev. and Mrs. Stahmer and sons stopping in Omaha on their way home from Rock Island.

Newslites Ainsworth High School Evening Journal Newslite Ainsworth High Jack McFarland Betty Wood Bob White Dolores Stewart Lou Jean Spessard Mary Jocobin Dorothy Hunt Carol Gosling Dwaine Crawford Dale Roberts Judy Quinn Wilma Miller Bob Elliot Donna Smith Maurine Stephens Clive Klopfenstein Wyman Robert J. Stahmer Omaha Lee Hunt Rock Island

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