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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1931

Page

3

Staff roster and editors listed in newspaper page

The page shows names tied to editorial roles including William Shannon as The Staff Editor and Maurice Meyer and Helen Schoonover among assistants. Other contributors include Lucille Nichola, Lucy Bruty, Lester Rath, Bert Layton, and Burdette Westermark.

William Shannon Maurice Meyer Helen Schoonover Lucille Nichola Burdette Westermark Lucy Bruty Lester Rathbert Layton

Collegiate Debates and Campus Life Highlight Local School

Lucy Bruty notes interest in domestic sciences for juniors while freshmen question its teaching. John Owen attracts attention with a brand called what not. Walter Reaney speaks as ninth graders tour the west side picture shop. A Friday assembly entertains high school and college students. Debaters include Ruth Foster William Masson Bern Kustin and others. Government class discusses parties with George Jones doubting Democrats and praising Republicans’ drawbacks.

Lucy Bruty John Owen Walter Reaney Cloud Smith Lewis Warren The Journal Scollege Cardinal Ruth Foster William Masson Bern Kustin William Sartor

Delta Psi Omega Invites Members to Christmas Party

The Delta Psi Omega national honor fraternity issued invitations to active and graduate members of the Little Theatre to attend a Christmas party Friday evening December 11. Mrs. C S Williams, director of the junior theater, led last year’s successful party, which the group hopes to make an annual event. Junior college members listed include Ruth Cunningham, Wendall Booth, Harvey Coulter, Henry Little, and Walter Re.

Delta Psi Omega Little Theatre C'S. Williams Delta Psi] Omega Ruth Cunningham Wendall Booth Harvey Coulter Henry Little Waiter

Parsons College Here Tomorrow

A mixed Cardinal squad upset the Gem City Business College team in a 45 to 16 victory bid. Cards shifted gears after a slow start, with Ahrens and Wells keying the attack before substitutions steadied the tempo.

Washington Kiesey Ahrens Puhr Marshall Skolar Shannon Ta Turner Westermark J Reynolds Milikin Holt Atkinson Wiliams

Grinnell Student Talk on Liberal Arts Value

Robert Bradford of Grinnell College spoke at the Junior College Assembly on Wednesday November 25 addressing the student body about the value of a liberal arts education. He argued it outweighs narrow specialization and prepares students for profitable use of leisure time and a successful business career.

Robert Bradford Grinnell College

Group sings at assembly sophomore class dismissed

At the Junior College Assembly last Wednesday Wilma Walker led a group in singing with Dorothy Masson on piano. The Sophomore Class was dismissed as Mr Heade addressed the Freshmen on study methods.

Wilma Walker Dorothy Masson Heade

Little Theatre Presents One Act Assembly Program Today

The junior college assembly features a one act play titled Burlesque on Hollywood presented by the Little Theatre under Henry Little and Dorothy Masson. William Shan Berne Enstin viewed the program with Mr Shannon explaining the story and motives as actors performed a comedy well rendered and funny.

Little Theatre Junior College Assembly William Shan Berne Enstin Shannon Mr. Enstin Hollywood Henry Little Dorothy Masson

One Man Show Impresses High School Audience

Dal My comment says Friday assembly was very good with a standout one man entertainer. Lester Rath praises the performance for strong character interpretations and overall entertainment value. Wilma Walker suggests more such acts in the future.

Lester Rath Wilma Walker

Little Histories An Interview from Brighton Iowa

An interview with Mary Pauls conducted before St Patrick's Day 1916 at Brighton Iowa. The piece explores school life highlights, future plans with junior college ambitions, and memories of high school graduation. It reveals personal hobbies and views on the junior college's upcoming ball and potential state championship aspirations.

Onal Mary Pauls Brighton Iowa

Christmas Reflections on Worthy Celebrations

A Christmas exhortation recalls the Bethlehem scene and urges remembering others. It contrasts festive cheer with those in need, urging acts of kindness as Christ taught, to bring lasting happiness and peace on earth.

Jesus Bethlehem Santa Christ

Thanksgiving Theme Works At Junior College Y W Program

A Thanksgiving program was held Wednesday evening November 25 by the Junior College Y W at its room in the Y Ruth Knox opened with devotionals Helen Schoonover spoke on the Origin of Thanksgiving A humorous reading Hanksgiving Without Dinner was read by Ruth Fotser A general discussion followed and plans were made for a tatty pull for the next social meeting December 11 at Mrs Montgomery's home The Gates of Hell by Helin is discussed with its connection to The Thinker monument in Paris.

Y.W Ruth Knox Helen Schoonover Hank Siving Ruth Fotser Dember 11 Montgomery

Neighboring College Dean Praises Cardinal in Letter

A letter from the dean of a neighboring junior college compliments the Cardinal staff. It notes the paper’s constructive tone and asks cooperation to improve coverage. Athletic awards were presented today. several students received sweaters for earning letters in one or more sports.

Harland Mead Manchester Guardian Christian Science Monitor Star of the Cardinal Dean Marland W Harold Ahre Booth Ferdin Wendallnd Skola Fuhr, Little and Turner

College Teams Are Well Supported on Thanksgiving Day

College athletes received strong student backing despite cold weather as nearly all students attended the Thanksgiving football game at Case Field. Honors include All-Conference first team selections Turner Watson Ahrens and Kelsey, with second team picks Kerns Brown and Fuhr. The basketball team opened with wins over Iowa Success School and Geins Business College as Abrené shows strong form.

Case Field Turner Watson Ahrens Kelsey Kerns Brown Fuhr Thiiee Dex Moines Iegister Cardinals Iowa Success School Geins Business College

Vicks VapoRub and Nose Drops Plan for Cold Control

The Vick Plan promotes prevention and treatment of colds using Vicks Nose Drops at exposure and VapoRub at night. It recommends facial massage, warm flannels, and daytime use for relief, highlighting safety over internal dosing and offering a refund if results are unsatisfactory.

Vicks VapoRub Vicks Vapor Vick Vicks Nose Viek Pullman Vicks

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George Jones Republic Quincy Parsons College Cardinal Gem City Wells Fair Business School Mutts Jeffs Freshie Little Grinnell Dean General Electric A. J. Franzen Southtows Ave Little Histories Gates of Hell Helin Paris Washington Star College Cardinal Dean Mead Wayne Brown Dale Fuhr Albert Johnson Dale Kelsey William Kerns LeRoy Mere Marshall Gene Turnson Gilbert Layton Berore Fairfield Ast McDaniel’s High School
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