Hewett Township
~~Community Life~~
Clark County, Wisconsin
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The Columbia School was the site of many community events like the Fourth of July celebration in this picture. The roof also provided a place for ambitious Halloween pranksters to reassemble buggies. As the photo indicates, some such boys decided to perch upon the roof for the photo. (Photo courtesy of Ruby Yndogliato/Clark Co. Press) |
In 1900, the four room school was built ( the building in the photo above) with two rooms on the main floor being used for up to grade eight. It was thought that as Columbia grew in population the upstairs would be used for a high school. The upper floor was used as an auditorium as it had a stage. Many home talent plays were given there.
The Columbia school was closed in January 1945 and the building was sold at an auction in 1952. It had been built of very fine lumber and material. Art and Jane Ehlers bought the building. Ruby Poetner Yndoliato purchased the 500 pound school bell for her son who wanted the souvenir.
1930-1940
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Snyder Lake swimming area as it appeared on a warm summer day. Kids from the area went there to swim, cool off and have fun with friends. We don't know the exact date of the photo above, but it was likely between 1930 - 1940. |
