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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1934

Page

11

Grant High Yearbook Promotes New Deal Theme

Grant High's New Deal annual honors President Roosevelt and Secretary Wallace with contributions from Walt Disney. The 1934 yearbook highlights NRA imagery, a foreword by Henry Wallace, and sections on athletes, faculty, and student interviews. Frances Nelson led as editor in chief with a large staff.

Roosevelt Secretary of Agriculture Wallace Disney Grant New Deal Rhin Rarnvery Ieambacesa Prnsar Margaret Henderson NRA Franklin Delanoy Roosevelt Henry Wallace Union Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Three Little Pigs Big Bad Swolf Grant High School Frances Nelson John Lockwood Glennys McHardy Jacqueline Miller Robert Kenney Robert Hopkins Gerald Hiland George Klumpar Emil Klumpar Don Chapman Ralph Preckel Esther Borghart Leo Holmes Dorothy Blodgett John Smith Margaret Johnson Alice Snyder Winifred Johnson Nadine Rodskier Jeanne Morgan

Roosevelt Open House Announced With Student Demonstrations

Roosevelt school will hold an open house Tuesday at 7 pm featuring demonstrations across the print shop woodworking shop metal shop domestic science and all departments. An 8 pm concert in the auditorium will include junior and senior orchestras the boys' glee club Cantorions and the Jubilee Six with sewing demonstrations by seventh and ninth grade departments.

Arthur Pupils Awarded Writing Certificates

Arthur school presents t penmanship certificates to six a pupils Betty Leaper Dorothy Huff Priscill Patterson Robert Hart Marguerite De Witt Betty Lou Frederick Lucian Fox Neola Moore Edith Sanford John Henry Schrader Barbara Rogers Merritt Johnson Bob Sanderson Marwin Doherty Haven Simmons Jacque Wurster The cathedral at Cologne reputedly has the world’s highest church steeple at 528 feet above ground.

Arthur School Betty Leaper Dorothy Huff Priscill Patterson Robert Hart Marguerite de Witt Betty Lou Frederick Lucian Fox Neola Moore Edith Sanford John Henry Schrader Barbara Rogers Merritt Johnson Bob Sanderson Marwin Doherty Haven Simmons Jacque Wurster

Franklin hosts girls baseball and boys softball tournaments

Franklin school completed girls baseball and boys softball tournaments this week. 9A3 baseball champions were Ardith Anderson captain and teammates Arderson Barry Bock Mildred Hartley Dorothy Hopkins Betty Hughes Ruth Esther Morgan Lois Pilgrim Grace Sheldon Sara Taylor Eloise Sawyer Martha Jane Van Meter Vivian Boerkrem. 8th grade winners included Ruth Pike captain with Ruth Busenbark Vivian Lingard Myrle Edwards Bonnie Mower Mary Rudish Pauline Schloss Velma Sotherland Audrey Shelquist Mary Dennis Hazel Kitts Mary Cozen. 7A7 girls champions Frances Baer captain Arlyce Smith Priscilla Rickey Helen Mitchell Carolyn Cornish Jean Swan Wilma Clark Emerogene Udet Lorraine Debe Edith Gardener Jean Richardson. Bisons softball champions by division included 7A6 D Rice captain R Vetter C Tschirgi 8 Sutton J Stoddard J Richey B Rankin V McCaulley B Mills B Mehegan R Longstaff D Hastings R Bondty. 6A4 H Rice captain D King E Horak W Barlow B Emerson J Severson C Porter H Eckert C Maresh 8 Belehrad J B Lyman B McIntosh D Kensinger J Ralston. 9A3 division I Luts syd King B Hefner F Arduser T Brooks.

Franklin School Ardith Anderson Patricia Barry Mildred Bock Doris Hartley Dorothy Hopkins Betty Hughes Ruth Esther Morgan Lois Pilgrim Grace Sheldon Sara Taylor Eloise Sawyer Martha Jane van Meter Vivian Boerkrem Ruth Pike Betty Busenbark Vivian Lingard Myrle Edwards Bonnie Mower Mary Rudish Pauline Schloss Velma Southerland Audrey Shelquist Mary Dennis Hazel Kitts Mary Cozen Frances Baer Arlyce Smith Priscilla Rickey Helen Mitchel Carolyn Cornish Jean Swan Wilma Clark Emrogene Udet Lorraine Debe Edith Gardener Jean Richardson Bisons D. Rice R. Vetter C. Tschirgi 8. Sutton J. Stoddard J. Richey B. Rankin V. McCaulley B. Mills B. Mehegan R. Longstaff D. Hastings R. Bondty H. Rice D. King E. Horak W. Barlow B. Emerson J. Severson C. Porter H. Eckert C. Maresh Belehrad J. B. Lyman B. McIntosh D. Kensinger J. Ralston Luts Syd King B. Hefner F. Arduser T. Brooks

Memorial Day Program At Wilson School

Wilson school observed Memorial Day with a structured program featuring processional orchestra flag salute and school songs including America scripture and prayer. Ninth grade mixed chorus performs Tribute to Soldiers and Farewell. A brass choir, seventh grade boys chorus, cello solo, and double male quartet contribute. Ends with Star Spangled Banner and school taps.

Wilson School America Arnold Yuza Bob Stastny Tom Stastny Victor Gill LeRoy Krejci James Leekman Milton Valenta Bill Zenishek Jack Zaruba Bob Samek Donald Mackula James Benesh Howard Elekar Romance

Taylor Sixth Graders To Get Writing Awards

Taylor's 6A class will receive penmanship certificates Wednesday. Recipients include Elwyn Baumgartner Garner Dicus Carl Huff Robert Hurdle Leslie Lang Glen Klingaman William Moeller Walter Montgomery Harold Orr Clarence Strausser Walter Traby Nathaniel Turner Orval Watt Bernard Webster Kenneth Willets Charles Wittke Richard Gordon Hazel Abernathy Macy Anderson Dorothy Franklin Aloise Holland Rubie Lee Gladys Linkenback Erannie Malbrue Dorothy Orr Marjorie Robbins Betty Lou Rogers Geraldine Rummells Maxine Surry Margaret Mae Swope Gwendolyn Wentworth Alo White Jean Zvacek Bernard Butler.

Taylor School Elwyn Baumgartner Garner Dicus Carl Huff Robert Hurdle Leslie Lang Glen Klingaman William Moeller Walter Montgomery Harold Orr Clarence Strausser Walter Traby Nathaniel Turner Orval Watt Bernard Webster Kenneth Willets Charles Wittke Richard Gordon Hazel Abernathy Mardell Anderson Dorothy Franklin Aloise Holland Rubie Lee Gladys Linkenback Erannie

Primary Department Presents Fillmore Kindergarten Program

Primary pupils hosted a spring program for the intermediate department featuring four rhythm dances by kindergarteners including a hat dance with color crepe hats. Shirley Ann Methven and R. Dwayne Minor performed solos. a second grade play “The Flower Garden” with Genevieve Jensen as director delighted with pastel costumes.

Fillmore Shirley Ann Methven R. Dwayne Minor Peggy Welch Doris Anderson Dorothy Clark Helen Bartunek Mary Lewise Doyle James Eastridge Sonny Ellingson David Bruns Shirley Ann Drew Dick Eighmy Thomas Freund Evelyn Hall Owen Lefebvre Junior Guszak Willard Hayes Anita Heath Eet Navy Mary Ellen Hird Virginis Kluber Doris Jensen Billy Tark Jeannie Layer Shirley Ann Meth Genevieve Jensen Coe College Tommy Muller Frank Buston James Schuknecht James Davenport Carol Schneider Jasiel Andrews Doris Olver Bobby Goodrow Mary Berger Lily Deane Jensen Ila Michalec Jean Conley Ruth Good Dorothy Mattheson Mary Ann Mason Gene Johnson Merrill Lechelt William Willett Corrinne Heath Shirley Hanson Richard Gard Jeannette Martin Lily Leane Jensen Howard Smith Norman TruArt Mary Elien Hird Junior Lundquist

Fillmore Third Graders To Give Concert Tuesday

Fillmore 3A pupils under Miss Mariam Dieman present a Tuesday afternoon concert for mothers at Fillmore School. Performances include piano solos, vocal numbers, and instrument pieces featuring Lor raine Kohl Gloria Bowker Pats Grothaus John Wheeler Robbie Bednasek Tony Fontana Robbie Allard Douglas Sheehan Frances Kubovec Charlotte Zobin Bobby Ballou George Craig Richard Kruse Floyd Gep hart Bobbie Zamostil Kenneth Henderson Raymond Cooper Bets We Bickle Brfee who and others.

Fillmore School Mariam Dieman Lorraine Kohl Sweet Peas Gloria Bowker Chickadee Pats Grothaus Robin Red Breast John Wheeler Robbie Bednasek Tony Fontana Robbie Allard Douglas Sheehan Douglas Sheehan; Piano Solo, “Merry Farmer,” Frances Kubovec Kuikenney Betty’ Beane Marion Paulson Alice Humphrey Marlys Brady the Little Grey Mouse Maxine West Windflower Betty Mere Graff Virginia Campbell Dorothy Watts Dorothy’ Petersen Eldora Reese The Woodpecker

Banquet Planned for Fillmore 6A Graduates

Mothers and teachers will host a dinner at Fillmore School on Wednesday at 6 p.m. to honor the 6A class. The program includes songs, solos, poetry, readings, a class history, and a prophecy, featuring students such as Clifford Drummey, Bobby Turner, Miriam Bird, Kathryn Roberts, Nadine Fiala, and Sarah Wykle, with the graduating class listing numerous participants.

Bobby Turner Richard Haberle Kathryn Roberts Pauline Manley Clifford Drummey Dorothy Campbell Serene Blivas Betty Harger Nadine Fiala Miriam Bird Marilyn Thompson Jean Ormiston Emil Dvorak Jack Ray Gilbert Spurgeon Herbert Thurston Thomas Miller James Zamastil Edward Lingo Mary Fontana Cecil Lundberg Garnet Sykes Sarah Wykle

McKinley School elects officers for boys glee club

McKinley School notes the boys glee club elected officers. President Jack Young, vice-president Hugh Daggett, secretary Dick Reed, sergeant-at-arms Robert Gibson named to lead the group.

McKinley School McKinley Boys Glee Club Jack Young Hugh Daggett Dick Reed Robert Gibson

Memorial Day Play Given At McKinley Building

An impressive Memorial Day program at McKinley Tuesday featured the play The Message by Harry Wagstaff Gribble. Cast included Bill Keehn Jack Young and Mary Gent. The Unknown Soldier tomb scene set by Warren Wagner with Harold Nelson assistance. Glee clubs directed by Miss Harriet Elliott and Miss Agnes Chaney sang Peace Hymn introduced by trumpet fanfare. Taps by Billy Caldwell John Hunter George Zemilicka. Committee Florence Beenk chairwoman Mrs Clara Gray and Mrs Stone with Eleanor Cook coaching and lighting.

McKinley Harry Wagstaff Gribble Bill Keehn Jack Young Mary Gent Warren Wagner Harold Nelson Harriet, Elliott Agnes Chaney Billy Caldwell John Hunter George Zemilicka Florence Beenk Clara Gray Stone Eleanor Cook

Arthur 6A Class Day Program Highlights

The 6A class at Arthur school presented a program for parents featuring Jacque Wurster Priscilla Patterson Neela Moore Betty Leaper John Schrader and Marwin Doherty in orchestra with Edith Sanford at piano. Activities included class history Merritt Johnson Priscilla Patterson readings poetry by Dorothy Huff and Richard Cornwell violin solos by John Henry Schrader Jacque Wurster and Barbara Rogers piano solos by multiple students and songs by the 6A class with a flag and penmanship certificate presentations.

Arthur School Jacque Wurster Priscilla Patterson Neela Moore Betty Leaper John Schrader Marwin Doherty Edith Sanford Betty Lou Frederick Robert Hart William Hamilton Dorothy Huff Robert Sanderson Haven Simmons Merritt Johnson John Henry Schrader Mascot Wayne Shugart Richard Cornwell Barbara Rogers 6A Class Marguerite de Witt Harold Stauffer Lucian Fox

Van Buren Art Exhibit Displays Wide School Artworks

Friends and patrons visit Van Buren school's intermediate department exhibit showing work by every child. Subjects include Columbus Vikings Bible stories Pueblo and Sioux Indians with pieces displayed until school ends.

van Buren van Buren School

Washington Song Contest Slated for Wednesday at Memorial Building

The Washington high school song contest, part of graduation week, will be held Wednesday at 10 15 a m in the Memorial building. Readings list songs and leaders for each home team across classes 12A 11A 10A 10B with judges Catherine Adams pele Kacena Stark and Alice Ins eeep.

Washington High School Memorial Build Gertrude Shoemaker Claire Ann Russett Johnny Bob Ringsmuth Malcolm Metcalf Norma Glass Edith Winn Jeanie Dorothy Beals Soldier Louise Shaffer Maxine Kopel Anvil Zona Hill Massa Dear Don Reipa Catherine Adams Pele Kacena Stark Alice Inseep

Dinner Honors Big Springs 6A Class at Rural Dinner

Big Springs sixth graders were treated to a Thursday dinner as 4A 5A classes and mothers of 6A pupils attended. A long table in class colors held iris centerpieces while a program featured salutatory Northcutt, various readings by Mozena Gladwin and Thomas, and a valedictory by Magnuson. Graduates listed include Anderson Holubar Root Larson Thomas Wilson Magnuson Morena Northcutt Spear. Penmanship certificates were awarded to seven students.

Big Springs David Northcutt Dwayne Mozena Vernon Gladwin Betty Thomas Gladys Wilson Lo Nella Root Leone Larson Bobby Magnuson Dwayne Morena Wilmer Spear Thelma Anderson Josephine Holubar

Roosevelt Girl Reserves Pay Assembly for Camp Fund

Roosevelt Girl Reserves show strong interest in attending Camp Wapsier this summer shown by a Tuesday noon pay assembly for the camp fund. The program included two plays by 7B Girl Reserves directed by Helen McManus a 9B Dramatics club directed by Katherine Rock and a tap dance by Juvene Wood.

Roosevelt Girl Roosevelt Camp Wapsier Helen McManus 9B Dramatics Club Katherine Rock Juvene Wood

Taylor 6B Class Plans Party For Graduating 6A's

The 6B class of Taylor school will entertain the 6A class at a farewell party Wednesday. Decorations in blue and white set the tone. A full program includes piano solo, class prophecy, a play The Tea Party of 1960, and presentations of certificates and awards by faculty.

Taylor School Virgilene Herring Marie Dean Bernard Kozberg Frances Bizulis Vera Willets James Convey Donald Preckel Ray Thompson Carroll Miskimen Elizabeth Reupke

Mother Goose Theme Dignifies Harrison School Banquet

Mother Goose inspired 6A farewell banquet at Harrison school Tuesday evening with a miniature Mother Goose display. Fifty eight students teachers and guests will be seated at a U shaped table as Robert Foster acts as toastmaster. Performances include 5A orchestra, solos by Virginia Baker Dorothy Kibbie and others, a class history by Billy Henningson and Richard Schade, a class alphabet, a class prophecy, and a class poem by Mary McCune.

Mother Goose Harrigan School Harrison School Robert Foster 5A Orchestra Billy Henningson Richard Schade Virginia Baker Robert Sorenson Dorothy Kibbie Martha Elliott Ruth Klepach Evora Bailey Eleanore Gunderson Janet Dennis Louise Crumb Bobby Smith Mary McCune

Buchanan Pupils Present Farewell Program In 1954 Theme

Attractive pastel programs advertise a Buchanan Georgia farewell program Friday at 2 30 p m The entertainment opens with Boots and His Brothers starring John Gent Nancy Moats John Krabbenholt Pauline Ecklund James Reed Daryl Downing Edward Kopecky Robert Fitzpatrick Robert White Jack Melichar Marjorie Christie Mildred Broulik Ruth Nix Dorothy Luth Clarice Smith Dorothy Yates Maydeean Swatosh Esther Compton Maxine Maize Bernice Svoboda Allan Himmel James Lloyd A cornet solo by John Krabben hoff prefaces the play Bernice Svoboda plays piano and a quartet of Esther Compton James Reed Nancy Moats Daryl Downing sings A playlet Visions of 1954 by Doris Cone Eugene Pinney Junior Nemec Bryce Fisher is acted by Edward Kopecky Nancy Moats Ruth Nix John Gent Pauline Ecklund Clarice Smith Other numbers include class history by Clarice Smith a Dorothy Luth dance class will by Marjorie Christie penmanship certificates presentation and songs by sixth grade.

Buchanan GA Boots and His Brothers John Gent Nancy Moats John Krabbenholt Pauline Ecklund James Reed Daryl Downing Edward Kopecky Robert Fitzpatrick Robert White Jack Melichar Marjorie Christie Mildred Broulik Ruth Nix Dorothy Luth Clarice Smith Dorothy Yates Maydeean Swatosh Esther Compton Maxine Maize Bernice Svoboda Allan Himmel James Lloyd John Krabbenhoff Doris Cone Eugene Pinney Junior Nemec Bryce Fisher Maydean Swatosh

Franklin School Glee Club Holds Spring Picnic at Shaver Park

Franklin school girls glee club enjoyed its annual spring picnic Monday night at Shaver park. Mary Ruth Cravens chaired the planning committee with guests Miss Christel Palmer and Miss Margaret Porter in attendance.

Franklin School Shaver Park Mary Ruth Cravens Christel Palmer Margaret Porter

Buchanan School Notes Show Local Students List

Buchanan school notes list students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Names include Mildred Brouck Bernice Svoboda Clarice Smith Maydean Swatosh John Krabbenhoff Dorothy Yates Edward Kopecky Pauline Ecklund.

Buchanan Buchanan School Mildred Brouck Bernice Svoboda Clarice Smith Maydean Swatosh John Krabbenhoff Dorothy Yates Edward Kopecky Pauline Ecklund

Farewell Banquets Highlight 9A Junior High Week

9A classes stage farewell banquets and programs to close junior high work. McKinley hosts Tuesday afternoon events with a toast theme of flowers at Franklin and Wilson, while Roosevelt's Thursday program centers on Treasure Island characters. Peggie Bode chairs McKinley 9A party with a student committee planning songs dances and a class prophecy.

Roosevelt McKinley Peggie Bode Anns Schneider Catherine _ Dye Leland Hite Junior Nix Edith Dillan Pauline O'Connor Emil Janda Thomas Hickey Mary Gent

Grant Class Day 15 Set for Monday at Iowa Theater

A bridge party themed Grant class of '34 will inspire the class day program to be presented Monday morning at the Iowa theater. The event features performers and announcers led by four organizers, with stage assistants and a senior class picnic slated for Ellis Park Tuesday from 11 to 2.

Grant Iowa Theater Phyllisann Scheneberger Mary Ellen Beam Evelyn Baumgartner Oren Olver Marie Hronik Bernice Dougal Evelyn Domschot Marian Lana Mary Pratt Harold Janss Dale Smith Agony Orchestra Harmond McManes Robert Preston Phylilisann Scheneberger Mildred Hasek Ray Anderson Leon Karasek Ralph Hughes Nathan Estes Frances Skalsky Bob Kenney John Pr Sora Esther Chapin Mary Paul Litta Walker Hannah Houghton William Baumgarten Orin Olver Irene Lybarger Ellis Park Chatrain Margaret Batten Evelyn Ruby Thompson Lester Petrak Edward Baker

Van Buren Class Day Program To Be Tuesday

The Van Buren school schedules a 3 p.m. class day program for 6A and 6B pupils featuring Donna Davis and Donna Jean Temple in solos and histories, duets by Iola and Luella Jones, selections on harmonica, violin, cello, and guitar, plus a class will, poetry, and penmanship certificates. On Wednesday the 6A group will hold a farewell party and thirty-two students will enter 7B at Wilson.

van Buren School Donna Davis Donna Jean Temple Iola Luella Jones Bernard Gallagher Helen Stepanek Fern Mratik Mabel Wilkinson Gladys Wilkinson Bloch Marsoun Dorothy Hronek Myrtle Tillapaugh Clifford Jensen Fern Mrstik Wilmer Dimprich Virginia Lynn Ruth Dill Wilson

Ralph Preckel Achieves Straight A High School Record

Ralph Preckel a Grant High School student and son of Mr and Mrs F W Preckel 604 First Avenue W is the only member of this year's graduating class with a straight A record throughout high school.

Ralph Preckel Grant High School F. W. Preckel First Avenue W

Garden tour theme marks Franklin farewell banquet

A Franklin farewell banquet Thursday adopted a garden tour motif to honor students. Principal Misa Ruby Byers presided over a program featuring student performers and decorative elements tied to a Treasure Island theme including a miniature ship and treasure chest.

Franklin Misa Ruby Byers Robert “Alt Patricia Barry Violet Rose Jean Engelman Jane Goldberg College Barbera Blaise Miss Byers

Garfield Mothers To Entertain 6A Pupils At Party

Garfield school parents plan a party for the 6A graduates Tuesday evening. The program includes welcome by Announcer Robert Weuchine, class history by James Reed, songs by Bernice Thillen and others, a Spanish dance by Nora Cocker, poetry by Jacqueline Basley, piano duets by Jean Kridler and Beth Check, a class prophecy, tap dances, stunts by the 6A boys, and a concluding piano solo.

Garfield School Robert Weuchine James Reed Bernice Thillen Bernice Butters Eva Mae Barnhart Doris Dose Jean Kridler Catherine Keeler Nora Cocker Jacqueline Basley Beth Check Ernestine Clendening Milfred Johnson Bonnie Tripp will—Herbert Gallagher Beth . Check

Johnson Baseball Team Sees Unbeaten Year So Far

Johnson baseball squad has won every competitive game this year led by players Charles Knox Dick Lynch Jim Lightner Bill Nolan Lee Thomas A J Colburn Sterling Delsell Bruce McCullough Jack Hall Bert Penningroth and Hugh White. They beat Jackson 5 to 2 on Tuesday and topped Crescent Sluggers 20 to 19 on Friday. The sixth grade 63s defeated the 6A8 12 to 11 on Monday.

Johnson Charles Knox Dick Lynch Jim Lightner Bill’ Nolan Lee Thomas A. J. Colburn Sterling Delsell Bruce McCullough Jack’ Hall Herebert Penningroth Hugh White Jackson Crescent Sluggers

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