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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1946
Page
5
Riverside public schools plan to open Monday Sept 2 with registration for new high school pupils on Saturday Aug 31 from 1 30 to 4 P M. Regular classes start Tuesday Sept 3. St Marys High begins Sept 3 and a meal price increase to three cents more per meal.
Several families in the area hosted relatives and guests over a period, including Louis Deutsch visiting Cedar Rapids relatives, Will McCartney at the Stanley Mangold family, and multiple visitors from Atlantic, Denver, Chicago, and Washington. The text notes meals and social visits, with extended family stays tied to events like the state fair.
In Dublin on August 29 a horse belonging to W. J. Augustine fell into a ditch about 12 feet deep. It required four men and two tractors to retrieve the animal. The article also lists social visits and visits from family members across nearby towns, including the Mangold, Sanders, and Engle families, with various gatherings and moving plans.
Wilbert Graber of Wayland purchased the Dale Peters farm as families plan moves to new homes and jobs. The Peters family will depart for a new residence on Friday Avenue 30 and join the community at Tingles. locals mention fair attendance and a family dinner event at Walter Rich's home.
Columbus Junction reports an opening enrollment of 425 under Superintendent W O Northey. High school 157, junior high 100, Columbus Junction grades 27, Columbus City grades 389. Rev C G McKnight and family visit Cecar Falls over Labor Day. Glendine Lundquist from Winfield to occupy pulpit at TL a.m. Sunday in minister's absence.
Dr Melvin Gingerich of Newton Nebraska spoke at Eicher Church Sunday evening after returning from a Europe trip where he served as supervisor of 32 projects. He shared insights from his travels and work abroad during the address.
Legal Lobby Now and Ailes Reschly returned to their homes Thursday after attending State Teachers college at Cedar Walls during the summer term. A farewell social followed choir rehearsal as several youths prepare to leave for college work away from home.
Residents report on shipments of horses to Volare and mail of relief aid. canned goods and corn processing at Eicher church for Europe relief. Families from Chicago, Peekwon, and Nobie visit and attend the State Fair while road graveling and farm chores continue locally. Edits note furloughs and camp postings for Edwards Freyenberger and siblings with Des Moines and Lincoln connections.
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