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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1947
Page
8
A study shows a move toward modular factory-built houses and preassembled components. Prefabrication promises better workmanship and lower costs, with complete homes delivered to sites. Public housing shortages persist, requiring consumer support and industry cooperation.
Riverside public high school prepares for one of its largest four year classes to graduate May 15 in the gym. Twelve seniors will receive diplomas headed by class officers Lyndan Burris and Byron Sweeting with Darlene Havel and Hope Rae Stransky among others. Wendall R. Smith of the University of Iowa will give the commencement address. he has co authored two books within six months.
Mil waukee trains passing through Round Grove recently caused two grass fires. The first burned near the Hilton Coon home and the second threatened school grounds until John Hixson and John Skubal intervened. Local residents shared social visits and birthday celebrations as the community reflects on a child's health over the past year.
The tung fruit, inedible and resembling a walnut with husk or a russet apple, grows singly or in clusters by variety. Each fruit contains three to five seeds from which tung oil is pressed at mills.
The article warns to attach appliance cords to heat ing devices before outlet use to avoid sparking near Brighton. It notes Mr Cress serves on the Ways and Means committee. It lists supper guests at Ardell Geret’s home including Wheeler Thompson Wilbur Thompson and families from Ainsworth Conesville and Weber Mineéer.
Franklin May 5 Bonnie Hrinning rode with Ce Klopfenstein when the pony shied Ce fell off and Bonnie landed on him breaking Ce's wrist. The rest of the column lists local family activities and school happenings with multiple names and places across the area.
Mrs. Edith Priby and Harold and Mrs. Lydia Huorak and Harold were guests as Mr. and Mrs. Homer Brinning accompanied to Davenport Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. William Bales and three children from Des Moines visited the Hin dahl home Sunday. BE Bauer and Tommy joined Harry Kleese Sunday evening. Lester Nicola and family had Sunday dinner with Frantie Kleese. Mr. and Mrs. John Kiene with Duane and Kenneth were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Helen Stransky on their wedding anniversary.
Brighton May 6. Mr and Mrs Peter J Fritz of East Pleasant Plain celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mass was said at St Josephs East Pleasant Plain at 8 am and a noon dinner followed for about 60 relatives with open house 2 to 4 pm. It notes their 1897 marriage at St Peter and St Pauls Catholic church Clear Creek.
The bride's parents moved from a Brighton farm 30 years ago to East Pleasant Plain. They have two daughters Mrs Anthony Supolla and Mrs Albert Pacha, 14 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. Gifts included a purse of money. Attendees Sunday and 50 years ago included Constance Buch, George Klett, Peter Peiffer, Gus Peiffer, Mrs John Pacha, and Mrs Chris Mineart.
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