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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1941

Page

5

Neighbors Help Cut Field Corn East of Riverside

In Riverside area Mr and Mrs Richard Schnoebelen and family thank volunteers who cut a nine acre field of corn for them after the death of their children Leroy and Theresa in an auto accident. A large group worked before noon, sharing lunch at the Schnoebelen farm near the town limits.

Riverside Richard Schnoebelen Leroy Theresa Schnoebelen Tarn Schnoebelen Paul Wieland J. J. Wilkinson Otto Vochaska Charles Rose Art Maench Gerald Armbruster Paul Schmidt Washington County Washington Port Des Moines Carroll Wilkie Ramer Dale John Burich Paul Bernard Ruth Glenn Leal Gerot Elmo Princis Rummelhart

Riverside Faculty Reception Highlights Local Teachers

About 78 people attended the Riverside public school annual reception in Trinity Methodist church parlors. Rev. Stuart C. Peterson and Mrs Peterson hosted with family, Mrs John W. Tener led the program, H King presented a student quintet, and Ruth Allen offered a humorous reading with a welcome address from Rev. Peterson and a response by Supt. kb. Bb.

Riverside Trinity Methodist Church Stuart C. Peterson Peterson Roger Alice Clark John W. Tener America H. King Mr. King Lois Buchwalter Ruth Allen John Bobby Seukup

Public School Program Highlights Community Involvement

A local school gathering featured Wyllie introducing members, a Chopin waltz by Betty White, and remarks by Rev. Peterson urging an all out effort to preserve freedoms through church, school, and parent cooperation. Principal Freeman and others emphasized character building, clear communication, and responsibility, with a lunch served afterward and several guests introduced.

Washington Kenneth Freeman Erades Wong Freeman Ethel McCreedy W. A. Erbe

Speakers Describe School Days at Rotary Meeting

Rotary members heard speakers discuss school days and related topics as part of yesterday's program. The sessions highlighted educational themes and community engagement within the local district.

Rotary

S. U. S. Freshmen Get Advice During Pre-registration

Iowa City report notes freshmen receive orientation events and guidance as upperclass and graduate registrations near completion. University of Iowa law officials shift focus to new students after exams and pre registration meetings.

Iowa City University of Law

Induction Ceremony Slated With President Hancher Speaking

The event will feature President Virgil Hancher as the sole speaker. Attendees will participate in the induction ceremony marking a notable academic milestone.

Virgil Hancher

Ainsworth Youth Leaves to Attend College at Ames

Larry Trotter departs Ainsworth to enroll at Iowa State College in Ames. Mrs. Lucille Anderson fills in at Dr. Alcorn's Washington office during vacation. Mrs. Beulah Weltes assists in the office. Others travel for family events, weddings, and visits as announced by Mrs. Beth Norris.

Ainsworth Ames Larry Trotter Iowa State ‘College Lucille Anderson Beulah Weltes Dr. Alcorn Washington

Mrs Florence Busby Visits Conference and Family

Mrs Florence Busby is home from Muscatine where she attended the United Brethren conference and also visited her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Arthur Nicholson.

Florence Busby Musitatine United Brethers Conference Arthur Nicholson

Rubio Community Honors Steinbacks At Picnic

Rubio town honors Mr. and Mrs. Keith Steinback with a park picnic attended by 147 people. The event featured new tables donated by the Rubio Ladies Aid and notes on arriving seats. The park upkeep by local business men impressed residents. Attendance also included fans traveling to North English for a football game.

Rubio Arthur Lambert Rubio Town Keith Steinback Rubio Ladies Aid

Local notes span town events and travel

Land won 24 to 9. Omer Stoutner called at Arthur Lambert's home Saturday afternoon. Omer Peiffer helps at Art Luithly hardware store. Mrs. Myrtle Smith visited Mrs. J. J. Fleig last week. she is from Colorado and has held Hopewell church meetings for two weeks. H. A. Reafs was called to Taylorville Illinois after his sister Anna Hanauer's death. nephews Eugene Reafs and William Anderson attended from Cedar Falls and Nora Springs. Mildred Reafs of Cedar Rapids joined. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Birdie Ash and Mrs Rachel Long as hostesses. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Steinback left for Los Angeles for work. Ralph Beliel tearing down.

Land Omer Stoutner Arthur Lambert Omer Peiffer Art Luithly Myrtle Smith J. J. Fleig Mrs. Smith Colorado Hopewell Ilinois H. A. Reafs Taylorville Anna Hanauer Eugene Reafs William Anderson Cedar Falls Nora Springs Mildred Reafs Cedar Rapids Ladies Aid Birdie Ash Rachel Long Keith Steinback Los Angeles Calif Ralph Beliel

Builders Add Two Rooms to Fred Leppert Home

Van Gabby and Clarence Hyzer are constructing two rooms on the west side of Main Street in the Fred Leppert residence project.

Main Street van Gabby Clarence Hyzer Fred Leppert

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