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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1946
Page
5
A collection of editorial quips and observations on language, gender roles, politics, and society. It recalls warnings from Roger Babson about strikes and atom bombs, while noting quirks like traffic habits and a rattlesnake stunt. The piece blends humor with concern over national direction and responsibility.
Riverside May 23 report two week Vacation Bible School set to start June 3 at St. Marys School for non pupil children. Sisters of Charity will teach, with assignments for the program. Several local families and visitors from Onida Indianola Riverside and nearby towns are noted in a long community roundup.
Mrs. Jacob Eigsti of Morton Illinois spent a week with her son Em ery Higisti and family and relatives in Wayland. Other visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Henss and Chicago relatives, plus trips to St Joseph Missouri to visit kin. Mary KE. Wittmer Yee heads to St Louis for discharge from Spars after duty in Coast Guard Service. Farewell for Gladys Graber at Sugar Creek church. local notes on residents moving, visiting and tasks in the area.
Ken Reynolds reports a wedding listing with Rev Meinberg of Iowa City as celebrant. The notice includes a long list of candidates and numerous names of participants and attendees, reflecting a community ceremony with multiple religious figures and families.
May 23 confirmation services were held at St Marys church Riverside. Most Rev Ralph L Haves Bishop of Davenport administered the sacrament to 36 children and adults assisted by Rev E ward Neuzil Rev Omar H Kiefer Rev Walter L Boeckman and Rev J J Fath.
The sanctuary hosted Rev Monsignor Ceri Meinberg and other priests from St Marys St Patricks and St Josey churches as 36 children plus sponsors gathered. The procession opened with a cross bearer and aides, Bernadine Veggy played the organ, and Bishop Hayes led a religious examination before the sacrament was administered and the Solemn Benediction given.
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