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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1938
Page
6
The piece discusses trying student government at the school with reps from each class to handle student issues. It weighs whether older authority figures or peer leaders would better enforce discipline and notes duties like advising on dances, assemblies, and other student life concerns.
A reflective piece recounts frequent awkward incidents in school from mispronounced questions to wardrobe mishaps and misdirected greetings. It notes students often contend with slips on stairs and accidental encounters, concluding most students experience embarrassment at least once during four years.
The note discusses many pets including dogs cats livestock turtles white mice and birds. It argues pets offer companionship and civic value while stressing proper training for dogs and noting cats kill birds rats and mice with no denial. It also praises white mice as interesting educational creatures.
Final touches are added to the junior college play Green Stockings with props and scenery shaping up. Miss Anna Plummer and Adrian Sutton receive praise for decorating and building, while Miss Opal Keeney plans cues. Cast fittings are set for Tuesday in Town City and reserved seats go on sale Thursday night only due to a guidance conference.
Dr Herbert Lockyer of England addressed Washington high school and junior college students. Introduced by Dr Eastwood, he drew a parable comparing a shoe to human life focusing on a tongue eyes and a soul to urge living a true Christian life.
The junior high will host a Mother's Day Tea on May 6 from two to four pm in the school library. Eighth grade girls will pour, and a musical program will be provided by the instrumental and vocal groups.
The author argues pets thrive on proper diet and decay on poor feeding, urging humane treatment and noting mistreatment of animals. A chapter of the Ss. P. C. A in Washington is proposed to address cruelty, with a plea to end suffering painlessly if disposal is necessary.
An editorial condemns local youths wearing athletic sweaters they did not earn by merit, calling it poor sportsmanship. It warns offenders to drop the habit or face consequences from the letter club, stressing that they did not earn varsity status through hard work and may face punishment.
The Washington high school band held a bake sale on Saturday April 23 at the Washington Cleaners to raise funds for uniforms for the twirlers. Profits combined with other benefits will cover the cost.
Mr Brayton announced plans for an outdoor concert by the junior high band on the senior high grounds. The sixty member group will present the final concert of the year.
A reflective verse by Anha Plummer honors Maxine Baxter and a guiding star. The poem muses on fate and loss, beauty and sorrow, urging memory and quiet contemplation before dawn. It weaves themes of fortune, friendship, and enduring light beyond darkness.
The annual track meet at Washington junior high will be held Thursday May 19. Students expect a long-anticipated event that closes 1938 junior high sports. Inter-classified competition awards gold silver bronze to top three scorers with Charles Correy last year’s gold medalist and Joseph Duea among organizers, joined by Mr. George Moltir.
The week features The Hundred Years by Philip Guedalla highlighting times and places across Great Britain Russia Germany and the U S It discusses historical moments and their impact on Western powers and the morning riders delivering news to Queen Victoria Also reviewed are Hand book of Farming for Boys and Girls and An Introduction to Problems of American Culture with focus on American communities culture family and changing society
Dave Elder a staff photographer for the Evening Journal faces questions from high school journalism students about the role of photo coverage. He notes editors assign photographers to stories, describes 4 by 5 speed Graphic use, and explains color photography costs and low pay for photographers.
Due to large attendance for the guidance conference on April 29, reserved seats for the junior college play Green Stockings go on sale Thursday night April 28 at Phillips and Hebner's. Wednesda y at 8 00 a m. Washington attendees urged. Friday evening has no reservations, but about 159 local seats remain. Activity tickets required at the door.
Winners with superior ratings at Davenport district contest travel to Iowa City for the state event. The brass sextet performs Thursday afternoon May 5, David Pearson's trombone solo Friday afternoon May 6. The girls sextet sings Saturday morning and the marching band performs Saturday afternoon.
The Misner Fine Arts School in Omaha staged Twelfth Night directed by Ernest Raymond Misner, marking the third annual high school performance. The troupe travels widely and plans a California booking after this season featuring The Rivals Fortunes Merchant of Venice and Twelfth Night.
Wayland Fairfield and Washington Hi Y clubs held a social night at the YMCA drawing about seventy five boys. The event featured a program led by George Boller and Johnny Bangs, followed by a ping pong tournament and pool. Hot dogs and chocolate milk were served as the evening closed.
A brief notice states a bullet item on the board moves to the ticket window on Thursday. It notes the transition time and the location involved for readers awaiting the change.
The 1938 marble tournament runs May 16 to May 20 with a silver loving cup for the champion. Defending champion is Bob Faulkner. About 130 challengers are warming up in home room tournaments. All junior high boys participate in the event.
The mixed chorus will perform at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning May 1. The program includes The Heavens Are Telling by Beethoven and tenor solo Come Ye Blessed by Scott sung by Marion Timmins.
Former principal of the Eldora Boys' School explains the three S's social approval security and sex drive youth offenses. He notes many homes break up by divorce and describes the 900 acre campus merit system trades and education including job placement after 6090 points. Outstanding facilities support recreation and Mr Ralston cites 75 of 109 graduates having fewer future troubles.
Melvin Gingerich has secured a summer teaching post at Sinoux Falls College. He will lead three two hour American History courses for BA and graduate students, while living in a trailer with his family. He aims to finish his Mennonite history dissertation by May and review for exams. his book will be published by the State Historical Society of Iowa and circulated to members, likely January 1939.
An art exhibit was held in the high school gym this week featuring reprints from famous pictures and a wide range of painting styles. Miss Wood, the elementary art instructor, explained the works and brought classes to view them. the public could attend Thursday evening with an admission fee.
Twenty one speakers will appear at the Second Annual Guidance Conference sponsored by Washington Junior College on April 29. The program includes nine sectional meetings in four periods with topics in medicine, commerce, journalism, law, fine arts, home economics, agriculture, social service, public utilities, education, electrical engineering, public service, civil service, music, automobile industries, physical education, coaching, women’s physical operation, and finance. The day features a general session on vocational guidance, a film program, a social hour, musical numbers, and the closing play Green Stockings.
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