Editorial Staff and Students Lead UH Headlines
Editorial staff names Marjorie Faulkner and Joe Pease are listed alongside feature and news teams. The article cites student reporters and editors from various departments and notes UH headlines produced by the journalism class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Faulkner
Joe Pease
Bill Brown
Keith Gillespie
Maxine Logan
Ruperta Wheelan
Helen Patterson
Richard Vanerus
Dorthea Snyder
Ellen Gidley
Florence Godwin
Julia Harvey
Mary Hesseltine
Evelyn Miller
Shirley Peterson
Nyla Reinier
Marjorie Walker
Mary Atchison
Editorial on shirking in high school gym excuses
The piece denounces students especially girls at W. H. S. who obtain doctor excuses to dodge gym class. It argues such shirking lowers teachers' respect and harms the school's honor, warning juniors sophomores and freshmen to avoid forming the habit and to think conscientiously.
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America
Gangs Dominate Social Life at W. H. 5 School
The article notes strong cliques and gangs shaping social life at W. H. 5. Upperclass groups, especially the senior gang likened to the 400, control parties and dances. Outsiders and nonmembers are regularly excluded from events, creating widespread unfairness among students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rane
Washington stenography contest and club events
The Commercial Club plans a typing contest and shorthand dictation test to determine the best stenographer in the city. All members urged to attend as various club and forensic activities unfold including a Hollywood party by Theta Mu.
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Washington
Commercial Club
Hollywood
Theta Mu Club
Bette
Joan Michels
Mary
Marge Walker
Margaret Hennon
Dionne
Mr. White
Dr. Dafoe
Maxie Logan
Wits
Virginia Sheetz
Jeannette Krabill
Marilyn Green
Ethel Turner
Viola Marek
Martha Turnipseed
Margaret Schneider
Theresa Williams
Wilma Simons
Elizabeth Varney
Alice Finke
Bonnie West
Mary Murphy
Carle Shaw
Jean Applegate
Roberta Wheelan
Shirley Peterson
Kittenball
Girl Reserve
Miss Randalls
Little Sisters
Variety of cars around WHS shows student age of machine era
The WHS campus features 17 Chevrolets 16 Fords 3 Pontiacs 3 Plymouths 1 Dodge a Desoto and a whippet along with a 1932 Ford pickup driven by janitor Guy Hamil. Don Morrison’s 1928 Whippet is aging while Studebaker from Skeet Wolf is stored. Most drivers are country residents with Model A mud-capable cars and few accidents noted.
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Don Morrison
Don
Bob
Dick Flynn
Guy" Hamil
Daryl
Dale Hoyle
Skeet’ Wolf
Studebaker
Skeet
Henry Ford
G Salad of Dances and Dates At Whippet Wednesday
A local social page notes Pry-R How Don Morrison led a crowd of about ten girls at Whippet Wednesday night and Ruth Applegate’s ride home from Morgan’s. Esther G was escorted home by Francis Ralston, with many couples and spills reported at the G A A Letter club party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Morrison
Ruth Applegate
Morgan's
Little Applegate
Bill Houseal
Red Moore
Birch
Esther G
Francis Ralston
Local gossip circles swirl around teen romances and outings
Rumors circulate about Gallen’s anger at Gayle over attention to other boys while Gillespie focuses on Marilyn Bell. Questions rise about Gates and Fiyon dating, but no one will confirm. Mr Pleasant’s boys, including Bob Gregg back from California, were seen out Sunday night and may explain Margaret’s new nicknames.
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Gallen
Gayle
Gillespie
Marilyn Bell
Gates
Fiyon
Bette
Bob Gregg
California
Margaret
Adier
Red Brick Locals note travels and visits
George thven left last week for Chicago to travel with a hat salesman. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Crom and children Myrtle Elizabeth and William Paul and Dartine Nelson and Melvain Sabin of Columbus Junction spent Sunday at the Roy Nelson home in Muscatine. Mr. and Mrs. Cy Birka and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Brick
George Thven
Chicago
Luther Crom
Myrtle Elizabeth
William Paul
Dartine Nelson
Melvain Sabin
Columbus Junction
Roy Nelson
Musatine
Pupil Lesson On Soil Conservation With Mr Chandler
Sixth grade science class at Lincoln studied soil conservation and watershed practices. County agent Mr Chandler spoke to fifth and sixth graders about erosion control methods used by Washington County farmers and demonstrated soil testing before taking questions.
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Chandler
Washington County
Who's Who Junior At Our Institution This Year
A junior in our school is tall approximately 5 8 inches with brown eyes and curly light brown hair. He participates in Boys glee club chorus quartet and various groups and lists Orrin Tucker as his favorite orchestra and oldie as his top song. The passage mentions cinema stars Fred Mae Murray and Eleator Powell and references activities such as ice cream at the Morgue and a ball. A brown haired brown eyed senior girl is described as busy with academics and clubs including Hi Life and the Commercial Club. She is active in 4-H Baptist groups and the Headliner's circle with a passion for cherry pie and snapshots.
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Boys Glee Club
Hi-Y
Orrin Tucker
Fred Mae Murray
Eleattor Powell
Flo
Baptist Young People
Baptist Choir
James Stewart
Myrna Loy
Class Room Notes on Peace, Divorce and Math Themes
Sociology students under Miss Minick discuss world peace maintenance from human, economic, and moral angles. Divorce causes and rising western rates are examined. Geometry lessons cover right triangles similar figures and volumes. European WWI background and current tension linked to past events. Demonstrations disrupt some classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Minick
West
Cliss
Miss Mercer
Family spends Sunday at the Charles Kolosick home
The notes cite a Sunday gathering at the Charles Kolosick residence and mention Joe Nelson selling his hoes on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kolosick
Joe Nelson
Mr. Maxwell’s Thirteen Year Plant Hobby Brightens Washington High
Joe Maxwell, janitor at Washington High School, has spent 13 years cultivating flowers in windows across the building. His geraniums, cacti, and foliages create a homelike, cheerful atmosphere, earning the school a brighter, more welcoming environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Maxwell
Joe Maxwell
Washington High School
Miss Montgomery
Maxwell
Mechanical Man To Be Shown Tuesday
Sound you can see light you can hear. C B Jones electrical demonstrator lecturer and entertainer will present dancing electrons mechanical man narrowcasting and related electrical equipment. Activity tickets admit all students and single admission tickets may be purchased at the office.
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C. B. Jones
Plans For 4th Annual Vocational Conference Near Completion
Radio station W. S. U. L. in Town City aired Iowa high school pages on Saturday with commentary. Two articles from the local school page by students were read titled Plans For 4th Annual Vocational Conference are Near Completion by Mary Atchison and Limited Activity Program of Past Years Noted By seven of Faculty by Roberta Wheelan.
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Town City
Iowa
Mary Atchison
Roberta Wheelan
College resumes play rehearsals for The Romantic Young Lady
The college three act comedy The Romantic Young Lady is back in rehearsals under Miss Ruth Flood who directed The Rector to an Excellent rating at the Junior College Play Production Festival. Cast includes Rosario Martha Mace Dona Barbarita Mary Westphal Maria Pepa Maria Atchison Irene Frances Sartor Amatalia Hienrietta Marble Stewart Bell Emilio Wooley Bob Masson Pepe Syfest Moothart lion Juan Dick Hotle Cuillermo Everette Burham.
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Vocational Guidance Conference
Pepe Syfest
Moothart Lion Juan Dick Hotle
Cuillermo
Everette Bureham
Cast Rehearses Play for Friday in West Chester
West Chester eighth grade cast rehearses for Friday performance. The group hones lines and staging under guidance as they prepare to present a comedy on campus.
Pupils List Duties of Public Helpers in Class Unit
The Stewart School second grade explores community helpers focusing on the postman. They list duties, plan questions for Washington postmen, and prepare a visit to learn of mail handling, stamps, and delivery methods.
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Stewart School
Community Helpers
Washington
Ragan
Evry
Senior class picnic venue poll shows mixed student input
Students name parks across Iowa for a senior picnic including Crapo park in Burlington and Lake McBride in Iowa City while some favor Green Wood park in Des Moines. Several offer multiple options and note no definite choice emerges.
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Paul Boyd
Green Wood Park
Des Moines
Norma Johnson
Crapo Park
Burlington
Alberta Godfrey
Maxine Logan
Marg. Walker
Dorthea Snyder
Betty Stewart
Jatte Sigafoose
Dorothy Daniel
Lawrence Swift
Paul Benson
Bob Crossett
George Miller
Bob Lewis
Bob Crone
Cedar Rapids
Fills Park
Betty Keifer
Lake McBride
Iowa City
John Gardner
Marg
Faulkner
Keokuk
Vada Fetters
Nyla Reinier
Ellis Park
June Farrett
Rand Park
Miss Minick
Florence Godwin
Margaret Hennon
Ruth Sorrell
Lake Keomoh
Lucy Jones
Richard Minick
Lake Me- Bride
Keith Gillespie
Lake Mebride
Edward Nardy
Donald Morrison
Leonard Witthoft
Kien Gidley
Evelyn Miller
Bill Brown
Junior Klein
Tommy Randell
Bob Flynn
Don Shepard
William Steele
Eilis Park
Twila Mangold
Madalyn Peters
Eleanor Kimmell
Marjorie Sheetz
Anna Waggoner
Joan Brown
Dorothy Conner
Don
Etiquette and mild programs in several Miss Randell rooms
In room 10 students discuss telephone etiquette while the program chairman reads Designs for Personality and leads a discussion. Wednesday covers news and Thursday Safety with Friday open for entertainment. Other rooms like 115 and vo2 also focus on manners and census topics with readings such as Boy Dates Girl.
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Miss Flood
Beads on a String rehearsals ahead of school play premiere
The Davis family prepares for a school gymnasium show titled Beads on a String set for April 12. Bennie plans to pose as daughter Zezzalee for Uncle Ben who may grant a fortune if impressed. Molly and friends hire a detective as Uncle Ben arrives and the plot races toward a climax.
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Wehool Gymonasium
Davis
Ben
Junior High Parents Invited to April 9 Night
The Junior High faculty and the Parent-Teachers Association invite all parents to "Parents Night" on Tuesday April 9. The program begins at 7 30 in the assembly room with student presentations and talks by Mr. Ralston and Mr. Baldrige. A social hour in the library follows with the Junior High serving.
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Fields
Field
Parent-Teachers Association of Junior High
Ralston
Baldrige
Helzer to Head Conference Talks April 19 at Washington High
Vocational guidance speakers for the April 19 conference at Washington High School near Ames include Dr M D Helzer of Iowa State College who will open the morning session and discuss trends in occupations. Dr Marshal R Beard of Iowa State Teachers College will address the afternoon group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
M. D. Helzer
Iowa State College
Helzer
Marshal R. Beard
Iowa State Teachers College
Dean Helzer
Dean Fisher
Dean Kildee
Ames
Muscatine
B. E. Austen
General Motors Corporation
Russell Jonas
Board of Educational Examiners
Washington Junior College
Birth of a New Day Shines Across the Eastern Sky
The poem describes dawn releasing light across the eastern sky as mortals witness a new day. References to fairies and rosy carpets of light evoke a tranquil, ceremonial birth of morning authored in a lyrical voice. Maxine Baxter is named as the speaker or attribution in the text.
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You and
Postal Savings Deposits Reach 1939 Total
U S postal savings deposits for the fiscal year 1939 amount to 1 297 423 953 dollars.
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U.S
Letter Club Initiation Event at High School Gym
Tuesday evening April a joint party by the G A A and Letter Club in the high school gym featured dancing games and joy. During the reception the Letter Club awarded basketball players who earned letters. Chaperones included Miss TM, Mr Maasdam, Mr Lussky, and Mr Fields.
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Letter Club
Gymnase
Maasdam
Lussky
Fields
Mire Book Club Observes Birthday at Stewart School
On Monday, April 1, the Mire Book Club held its birthday party at Stewart School with about 36 attendees. The evening featured games, musical numbers by Merle Booth, Aryss Myers, Martha, and Dorothy Darnel, a candle light service, and a toast by Maxine Baxter highlighting the club's year and achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire Book Club
Stewart School
Romeo
Merle Booth
Boyd White
Aryss Myers
Martha
Strong
Ralston Teachers Attend Conference
Superintendent KE. A. es and grade supervisor Bowles attended the Elementary Principal's Conference held annually with the Iowa State College at Cedar F Friday April 5. Misses son and Levis of Lincoln also attended with Dr. E. T. McSwain principal speaker. The meetings aim to learn better practices and share ideas with other school supervisors. Merle Booth Fe Florence Godwin.
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KE. A. 'Es
Bowles
Iowa Stateer's College
Cedar
Son and
Levis
Lincoln
E. T. McSwain
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Simpon
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Robertson
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Hewn
Cy Birka
Howard Kerr & Son
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PRA
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Washington Dairy
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Dixie Dugan
Goesy
Ky Striebel
McEvo
Gracie Starin
Oinie
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DR. Helzer
Maxine Baxter
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