Journalism class headlines echo Tiny Tim motto
Editorial staff list notes staff roles for the journal and a Journalism class headline. The page ends with Tiny Tim's line God bless us all reflecting a seasonal flourish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Walker
Don Morrison
Ned Barton
EU Ellen Gidley
Mary Hesseltine
Margaret Ragan
Nyla Reinier
Gayle Robertson
Helen Kaber
Imawin Wells
Gerald Wells
Gailen Brown
Marge Faulkner
Lester Hamil
Maxine Logan
Evelyn Miller
Joe Pease
Shirley Peterson
Eloise Springer
Mary Walker
Roberta Wheelan
Florence Godwin Junior College
Mary Atchison
Tiny Tim
Cadet Matthew J Redlinger’s Path From Washington High to West Point
An editorial recalls Cadet Matthew J Redlinger formerly of Washington High and the 1937-38 Cardnals football team. It notes his 1986 high school graduation, 1938 junior college finish, and current cadet status at West Point Milli tacy Academy. It praises his leadership and quotes urging him to continue giving his best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Redlinger
Washington High School
Junior
West Point Millitacy Academy
Matt
Matthew J. Redlinger
Redhlinger
West Point Academy
E. A. Ralston
Washington
Redlinger
Whos Who Seniors Share Academic Ambitions and Tunes
A senior girl pursues journalism economics sociology and government with blue eyes and light brown hair. She plans Kansas University after graduation while performing in a talent program and naming Orlin Tucker as music favorite and Star Dust as top song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillis
Orlin Tucker
Kansas University
Junior High Reports On Class Activities
In eighth grade, reading classes prepare written book reports from instructor approved books. 8-2 home ec students plan and serve a company luncheon while 8-1 works on Christmas candies. History covers the Civil War. arithmetic focuses on percentage. industrial arts study electricity with bells telephones and radios. Seventh grade dramatizes The First Steam Boat and studies parts of speech. Science handles Air unit and solo experiments. American colonization in history. all music classes rehearse Christmas carols for the program.
Journalism class proposes point system for Washington High
Washington High tailors a new extra curricular point system to balance student effort. The plan limits each pupil to three clubs per term and up to 80 points, with various roles assigned point values from 5 to 50. Principal George Fields would approve exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High
George Fields
Hi-Life
Hi-Y
Scholarships Open To H S Students
Rockford college of Rockford Illinois offers multiple scholarships for new students. Applicants must top one third of their class be accepted by the Admission Committee and plan to live in residence halls. Application blanks available in schools or at the college after January 1 due by March 1. First awards freshmen Regional Competitive Scholarships 300 dollars second Four Year Scholarships 800 dollars third departmental scholarships 300 dollars fourth Secondary Scholarships fifth General Scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford College
Rockford
Illinois
County Schoolmaster's Club Meets at Pringle's Tea Room
The County Schoolmaster's Club held its December meeting at Pringle's Tea Room in Brighton with 28 members present. They viewed two March of Time films and a Science film. A County Educational Council was authorized, to include one representative from each county high school and three from rural schools, with the next meeting set for Washington on January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Schoolmaster's Club
Pringle’s Tea Room
Brighton
Washington
College Thumbnail Sketches
Helen Rhodebeck stands out as a highly energetic and dependable college committee chair. She excels academically while pursuing interests like dancing sewing movies and stamp collecting. Her imperturbable disposition suits her goal of becoming a kindergarten teacher.
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Helen Rhodebeck
Girl Reserve Cabinet
Dionne Quints
Weather outlook spans midwest and plains through Dec 24
Des Moines reports a forecast for December 18 to 24 with generally fair and mild conditions across the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Temperatures to be somewhat colder Tuesday and Wednesday and again toward week’s end, with northern and central Great Plains sharing a similar pattern of milder conditions followed by cooler spells.
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Des Moines
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
Rainbow Peace Flag Designed by Isabel Anna Beecher Albert
The Carnegie Endowment notes that the rainbow peace flag was designed by Isabel Anna Beecher Albert in 1915. It received U S copyright in 1916 and international copyright in 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Isabel Anna Beecher-Albert
United States
Canada’s 1938 Gold Output Surpasses Half of Metal Value
Canada’s gold production in 1938 accounted for 51 percent of total metal value and 37 percent of the entire Canadian mineral industry output. The data highlights gold’s dominance in the mining sector during that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Plans for Cloth Bound 1940 Hi Life Annual Cover
Plans are underway for binding the 1940 Hi Life annual with a stitched cover and engraved letters. Henry of Brighton is preferred for the cover work if cost permits. approximately thirty cents. The stiff cover will feature many color options, avoiding class colors, and will include an informal photo section as in previous issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi-Life
Henry
Brighton
Kyle
Nursery rhyme parade marks senior party at W H S
W H S hosts a senior party with a loud parade of nursery rhyme characters and playful skits. The piece notes jokes and romance budding among students, plus humorous remarks about teachers and a holiday closing line from K.
College Women Hold Christmas Meeting at High School
The College Women's League hosted a Christmas meeting in Room 11 of the high school with roll call and past minutes. Frances Cartor led discussion on a college lounge funded by cupcake sales and members read devotionals and shared carols. A gift exchange benefited the Y M C A for Christmas distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Women's League
Maxine Marshal W
Frances Cartor
Ruth Turner
Spirit of God
Neidlinger
Frances Sartor
Jeanette Picken
O. Henry
Lois Humble
Seniors Celebrate Christmas Party at High School Gym
About eighty high school seniors attended a Tuesday evening Christmas party in the gym from seven to ten thirty. Santa Claus handed out gifts as a large decorated tree drew laughs while guests danced to Philco music and played games in room 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Philco
Charles Sutton
W.S.U.I. Broadcast Marks Thirteenth Read Story
On Saturday December 9 the W.S.U.I. broadcast read its thirteenth story titled A Great Life if You Don't Weaken by Mary Hesseltine. It appeared on the school page December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hesseltine
Old Trail Visit Recounts 1849 California Gold Rush Journey
Mrs. Paul Hughes visits Mrs. J. B. Moore and recalls the old trail used by men who went to California in 1849. Five uncles departed. one never returned. The piece notes graves of five children marked only by small triangular stones. The report also lists local visits and quarry work nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Moore
Dayton Grove
Paul Hughes
California
Dean Lois
Wilbur Moore
Irena Oldfield
She Quarry
Win. Kendall
Sigourney
Washington
Wm. Dusenberry
Washington High to Present Christmas Music Program
Washington High School and Junior College announce a Christmas program on Wednesday December 20 at 2 30 pm in the high school auditorium. Admission is free. Directors Boyd White Maurice Syrayton and Ruth Flood lead a varied program with vocal and instrumental selections and readings by students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boyd White
Maurice Syrayton
Ruth Flood
Handel Yuletide Bences
George Sanders
Shubert
Lois Humble
Mary Westphal
Handle Jone
Muscatine
Demons and Cards Show Strong Home Court Play
Last Friday the Demons beat Fairfield at Fairfield and the Cards defeated Ottumwa at home. Intramural games and gym class turmoil provide exciting play as Mr Kimberlin runs the toughest gym program in seven counties with over 60 boys.
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Demons
Fairfield
Cards
Ottumwa
Kimberlin
Edwards
Muscatine
Columbus Declam Students Wins Two Firsts at Contest
In Columbus Junction, winners announced from a sub-district reclamatory contest held at Columbus high school. Mary Elizabeth McKee won first division oratory. Jean Alice Shoquist and Mary Belle Ninner won second division. Marion Pugh and Dorigan Hoerres won first division in dramatic. Dorothy Inghram and Ear th Jolly earned first and second in other categories. Hattie Mae Smith and Shirley Sherbourne won humorous divisions.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Columbus High School
Mary Elizabeth McKee
Jean Alice Shoquist
West Liberty
Mary Belle Ninner
Ainsworth
Marion Pugh
Dorigan Hoerres
Lone Tree
Dorothy J. Inghram
Earth Jolly
Ain
Lincoln Fifth Grade Visit New Library
Lincoln School fifth graders visited the new library for the first time on a Tuesday. They browsed books in art fiction health history language poetry science and travel, then chose titles to read at the library tables.
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Lincoln School
Stewart Students Prepare for Christmas Party
The Stewart School second grade, led by Miss Tollin, plans a Christmas party on Wednesday afternoon December 20. Pupils supervise the event, exchange gifts, and organize a tree with Shirley Ann Stewart heading the decorating committee. Margaret Owen Brown oversees the program, Paul Stewart handles refreshments, and the class studies Christmas symbols while creating gifts for parents.
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Stewart School
Miss Tollin
Shirley Ann Stewart
Margaret Owen Brown
Paul Stewart
Clubicity Girl Reserves Meet Includes Debates
The Girl Reserves met Thursday in the auditorium. Irene Lane led devotionals and Audrey Hotle led singing. Plans for a Christmas social and a Dad's Day on January 4 were discussed. A collection was taken. Washington high and Iowa City debated the railroad ownership proposal. practice rounds only. A new discussion contest starts January 6 at Iowa City with groups evaluating contributions to world problem analysis.
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Irene Lane
Audrey Hotle
Benblossom
Washington High School
Iowa City
Roberta Wheelan
Margaret Ragan
Gailen Brown
Masine Logan
David Masson
United States
Gingerich
High School Cliques Draw Mixed Reactions from Students
Student comments show a range of opinions on cliques in high school. Some praise them for cohesion or as harmless, while others condemn or call for their removal amid concerns about blame and hard feelings.
Saint Nick's wartime journey to deliver Christmas cheer
An imaginative tale recounts Saint Nick braving global warfare to reach New York, guiding Donner and Blitzen through shelling from Finland to Canada and beyond. Despite planes, cannons, and bombers, the sleigh presses on toward liberty and Christmas duty.
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North Pole
Saint Nick
Donner
Blitzen
Evrything
Finland
Neyrass
Siberian
Lon
Nick
Spain
France
Apert
Germany
England
Atlantic
Newfoundland
New York Harbor
No Faultless Teacher But If There Were She'd Be Like This
Students across grades discuss the ideal teacher. They value a friendly personality, clear explanations, impartiality, broadmindedness, and a sense of humor. Individualists call for dignity patience and manageable workloads. The survey suggests reasonable, attainable traits rather than perfection.
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Miss Flood
Ming Mercer
Miss Miner
Miss Morris
Brown E
Miss Sidles
Miss Minick
Miss Shields
Miss Kyle
Miss Stivers
Miss Stahl
Miss Patton
Miss Anderson
Marge Walker
Lucille Murphy
Dick Vanerus
Gayle Robertson
Audrey Hotle
Maurice Koehler
T. J. Berdo
Carolyn Brewer
Raymond Weeks
Virginia Holden
Eleanor Tucker
Dick Marshall
Santos Hernandez
Eleanor Keagy
Nan Hoover
Maxine Logan
Dorothy Watson
Richard Minick
Bette Neiswanger
Dick Anderson
Lafe Hamil
Dick Harvey
Marjorie Coon
Donald Morrison
Milo Steele
Betty Dawson
Patience
Dick Moore
Bob Connor
Kimball Cates
Betty Simons
Art Club Meeting Reports and Sketching Session
The second Art Club meeting was held last Thursday at 7 30 pm with Margie Walker presiding. Chairmen reported material needs and the program chair Margaret Ragan directed the sketching and design activities for the remainder of the hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Club
Margie Walker
Margaret Ragan
Home room plans and activities across classes
Randall aims for a pep meeting on January 15 while Maasdam schedules a Christmas tree and exchange near Wednesday. Mercer continues discourtesy talks alongside Kyle’s class planning a grab bag next Wednesday and a contribution to the Goodfellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Randall
Mr. Maasdam
Miss Mercer
Miss Kyle
The
Goodfellows
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