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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1934

Page

7

Seniors Plan Varied Careers

The Hi-Lights feature surveys the senior class career goals with names and plans. George Means may start at Junior College then Iowa University to study criminal law while Kathryn Little aims to be a librarian and Hayden Mughes to study law and dramatics at junior college and Iowa.

Hi-Lights George Means University of Iowa Kathryn Little Hayden Mughes Iowa U Thea Wilson Charlotte Squire Maurice Libe Iowa State College Ames John Coulter Harold McFarland Iowa State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls Vida Casper Josequine Brinning Lucille Havel

Washington High Alumni Tie High School Five In Overtime

The 1933 alumni basketball team edged Washington High School 28 to 26 in overtime after a 22 all regulation draw. Jimmy Wells and McClure led scoring for the alumni, with Cantoni Kupka Norton and Mangold contributing for the high school squad, as the visitors claimed a late win and issued a challenge to other teams.

High School Five Washington High School Jackson Dusenbery McClure Norton McFadden Kupka Mangold Jimmy Wells Wells Cantoni

Forensic Club Play Gets Fine Reception

The Washington high school Forensic club presented the three act comedy I Will I Won’t by Julien Lee in the high school auditorium Tuesday April 10. More than thirty dollars was cleared for the school fund. Cast included George Means Evelyn Turner Myrla Stephens Glenn Carris Betty Stephen Hayden Hughes Rachel Johnston Catherine Masson and Virginia Lemley. The club organized in 1923 has shown great improvement in extracurricular speech work.

Washington High School Forensic Club Julien Lee George Means Evelyn Turner Myrla Stephens Glenn Carris Betty Stephen Hayden Hughes Rachel Johnston Catherine Masson Virginia Lemley

School Plans and Career Ambitions Among Local Students

Jane Wothilis Yurger aims to teach next year while Fdna Mae Kallous heads to Chicago seeking a teaching job. Ray Kupka wishes to study engineering but has not chosen a college. Ireta Willits plans junior college with a goal to work in a children's hospital. Muriel Beenblos som intends beauty culture. Woodrow Waggner Peter Jungbinth Bill Young Betty Stephens Ruth Marie Morrison and Reid Boyd have no definite plans yet.

Jane Wothilis Yurger Fdna Mae Kallous Chicago Ray Kupka Ireta Willits Children’s Hospital Muriel Beenblossom Woodrow Waggner Peter Jungbinth Bill Young Betty Stephens Ruth Marie Morrison Reid Boyd

Notes on W. H. S. Music Contest and Members

Report on two day W H S music contest in Washington with a harp solo by an Iowa City girl and close scoring between Washington and Iowa City. Judges named for instrumental and vocal sections. Boy Scouts assisted. brass and woodwind players listed. event held at high school and Presbyterian church. hope for future similar contests.

Iowa City Victor Jindra Neb Gavin L. Doughty Oscar Hawley Ames George Venable G. Holt Stech Sibyl Sharp Tolbert McRae Presbyterian Church Washington Hapvens James Arrasmith Max Allen Ralston Meek Robert Barclay Daryl Fetters Jean Moore Donald Davis Jule Humble Gene Tucker Arden Hughes

Enchanted Land by J Hall A desert voyage to health

A young English lawyer collapses from nervous strain. With his bride he sails to America to seek a ranch health cure. They live among Mexicans and insects, tend a pest house in New Mexico, meet the Indian sheriff Man Mountain, visit a Kiva, and cross the Great American Desert in a fragile car, ending in California and New York. The desert spell awakens a wish to explore cliff dwellings and pueblos.

DPD J. Hall Henrietta America Mountain New Mexico Man Mountain Hall California New York West

Pandemonium at the music contest and campus rumors

Gossip columns recounts names and crushes around a campus music contest. Rumors touch Joe Doug, Vanda Herren, Adrianne and Retha, a measles scare, and a missing violinist. The piece hints at reactions in study hall and a forensic play, ending with Ruth Messer’s line about realizing real friends too late.

Adrianne Retha Ruth Messer Ruth

Who's Who School Expands Hall of Fame for Music

Washington students Daryl Fetters Jule Humble receive superior ratings in the state solo contest path. Humble also starred in a woodwind quintet while Fetters leads baritone solo and joins a brass quintet. Sophomore Ralston Meek will compete after an excellent tubist rating. All three are in the WeHO S&S band awaiting state competition May 3 to 5.

Hall of Fame Daryl Fetters Jule Humble Washington Karl Bevins Jule Iowa City Ilown City Humble Washington Woodwind Dary Fetters Washington Municipal Band Milburn McKay Daryl Ralston Meek Weho S&s

Dope on I fobbies and student hobbies list

A compiled list of students and their named pursuits such as collecting china dogs gathering football letters singing dancing basketball typing geometry errors playing oboe reeds and more. Many entries pair a student's name with a hobby or activity including sports arts and crafts and other personal interests.

Charlotte Squire Neta Fetters Ardell Wasty Howard James Wilma Palmer Ruth Longer Wilbur Havel June Gorham Maxine Allen Naomi Wilson Mildred Kyle Donald Davis Miss Larby Daryl Fetters Esther Smith Evelyn Turner Wanda Casper McKay Tommy Gray Audrey Peet Margery Mr. Taylor Virginia Davis Tom Cantoni Teresa Ragan Helen Kos Francis Mangold Jule Humble

Southeastern Iowa District Music Contest Held Here

Washington hosted the Southeastern Iowa District Music Contest on April 13 14 with about 1400 attendees. Schools earning top plaques included Burlington Ottumwa Iowa City Washington Sigourney New London Wellman West Branch and others. Washington will be represented by the WTLS band and girls glee club along with brass and woodwind quintets and soloists Jule Humble Daryl Fetters and Ralston Meek.

Washington Ottumwa Iowa City Sigourney New London Wellman West Branch Hf. EB. Ross Ross Peet Town City Daryl Fetters Jule Humble Ralston Meek James Arrasmith Ferne Crogter Donald Davis Lou Jean Stewart Gene Tucker Girls’ Glee Club Virinia Davis Harry Barker Bharitone West Liberty Lost Nation DeWitt Fort Madison Troy Winfield Columbus Junction Lone Tree Muscatine Kabona Mediapolis Kidon Keosauqua Richland Denmark Fairfield Hlakesbore Wilton Junction Marengo Solon Keota Burtington Springdale

Chemistry Contest Attracts Local Boys

Norke Gillespie John Coulter and Benny James took the state chemistry test held Friday at the Court House. Sponsored by Alpha Theta and Alpha Chi chapters of Alpha Chi Sigma the two hour exam limited to senior boys pursuing chemical study. Prizes of 25 15 and 10 were planned for top winners with local Washington entrants encouraged to perform well.

Norke Gillespie John Coulter Benny James Alpha Theta Alpha Chi Alpha Chi Sigma National Professional Chemical Fraternity Court House Washington

Maurice Libe Draws Crowds at Wednesday Noon Event

Maurice Libe became the focal point as a crowd of women gathered around him during a Wednesday afternoon event. The scene drew attention for the notable turnout and the lively interaction between Libe and attendees.

Maurice Libe Maurice

Somewhere Lurks a Poet in Our Midst

The article teases a mystery poet among high school students known by several rumors. It hints the verse God’s Spring won third in a Journal contest and notes the poet’s true identity remains unrecognized by most. The piece references several suspected names and ends with a cryptic aside.

Renius

Credit Due Many Says Director

Director M A McKay credits Washington High School band triumph to many people including parents Supt Peet Miss Patton and the faculty. He notes dedication from teams of supporters who bought instruments washed uniforms and drove rehearsals, while thanking those who backed the band’s district success.

M. A. McKay Washington High School Iowa City Supt. Peet

Also Mentioned on This Page

W.hls The Charles Bear P Helen Winter Burke Washington Junior College Little Theatre Charles F. Harrison Maude Newell Williams Junior College Enchanted Joe Dougall Vanda Herren Miss Christian Sieourney Hen Carris Doctor Wayne Mangold Ruthmary Cox Ning Mr. le Moines Evelyn Watson George Jean Jarrard Wagner Miss Minick Betty Haven Eleanor Brinning Miss Patton Mary Lytle Lois Sartor Virginia Kephart Jack Gibson Miss Douglas Jimmy L. H. Arrasmith Miss Shields Jean Macon Mr. Bickel Maxine Darbyshire Marie Griffin Alta Grecian Gingerich Junior Redlinger Mercer Kyle Roxy Frye Evelyn Crandall Ram McCleory Southeastern Iowa Band Girls Glee Club G. Ros Little Sisters Ther.8 Reram Bea Wilson Julia MeIl Kinney Elizabeth Thorne Harriet Bey Betty Wilson Ruth McCreedy Cliva Witting R. L. Coulter Mos C. H. Guther James Owen Bill Plum Roth Pou Doug Enasatwood Doug Eastwood Sherman M. Born & Co Michael Stern, Sherman M. Born & Co Value First Clothes
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