Editorial Staff and Contributors List for Lincoln Junior High
The document lists editorial staff and contributors for Lincoln Junior High including editors Jean Mathers and Jean Applegate, Stewart Rothlisberger, reporter team Charles Lemley Bert Huber Merle Booth and many others, plus junior college liaison Maxine Logan and journalism class headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Mathers
Jean Applegate
Stewart
John Rothlisberger
Lincoln—t Terry Anderson Junior High
Keith Gillespie
Charles Lemley
Herbert Huber
Merle Booth
Norma Hotle
Phylliss Sisk
Raymond Weeks
Juanita Miller
Vlasta Musil
Marilyn Green
Helen Have
Bob Gates
Jim Gallagher
Terry Anderson
Vlasta Musil Junior College
Maxine Logan
In Memoriam Jack Griffith a Cheerful College Student
Editorial memorializes Jack Griffith a junior college student who died last Wednesday. It recalls his smile bicycle greetings and cheerful presence in halls, library and lounge, and notes the loss felt by both college and high school communities. His memory and fortitude remain in the school.
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Jack Griffith
Jack
Sidles
Sportsmanship at Games and Assemblies Urged
The author laments booing at a recent game and urges students to consider the official's challenge of making quick foul calls. Readers are asked to restrain momentary emotions and cheer opposing teams when they play well, ensuring speakers feel respected at future assemblies.
Last Semester Activity Tickets On Sale For Students
About 55 percent of the student body has bought tickets. The final booklet offers a slip for an annual if a student has purchased tickets both semesters, with options including nine basketball game admissions, paid assemblies, and at least five plays.
Hi Y and G R Sell Paraly sis Buttons to Students
Hi Y and G R cooperated in selling Infantile Paralysis buttons to Washington high school students. Most students contributed and the fund collected eleven dollars and ninety five cents.
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Hi-Y
Washington High School
Lincoln First Grade Scrapbooks Share Family Stories
Lincoln first grade students create personal scrapbooks about families. They write stories and describe relatives, while an independent reading class fills much of their time at reading tables. Stories from their number books start the second semester.
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Lincoln
What Kind of Assemblies Do We Prefer and Need
A crowd of students and staff discuss assembly types. Opinions favor more events with musical performances like Hammond Organists and comedy, plus more paid assemblies to boost activity tickets and educational value.
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Terry Alderson
Forest Ranger
James Gallagher
Charles Lemley
Herbie Huber
Merle Booth
Raymond Weeks
Phyllis Sisk
Johnnie Rothlisberger
Hammond
Marilyn Green
Bob Gates
Entertainers Discuss Their Musical Likes and Dislikes
Washington audiences enjoyed a concert by John Neher bass baritone Michael Wilkomirski and Dorothy Scott pianist. Neher spoke of early violin lessons and a Kansas path to University of Illinois studies while Wilkomirski noted his Moscow birth and Poland heritage. Scott, an accompanist in Chicago, prefers ensemble work to solo performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Mathers
Washington
John Neher
University of Illinois
Mr. Neher
LeRoy Hamp
Chicago
Lee Maeck
Edgar Nelson
Michael Wilkomirski
Moscow
Russia
Conservatory of Music
Paris
Milton
Mr. Wilkomirski
Fritz Kreisler
Haifetz
Szigeti
Bach
Beethoven
Neher
Wilkomirski
Dorothy Scott
Breitenbach Twins At Center Of School Spotlight
The Breitenbach twins Bob and Bill are two freshmen easy to spot on the third floor, each with light brown hair and blue eyes. Bob weighs 97 pounds to Bill’s 102, both take English algebra general science and woodworking and enjoy making model airplanes. Joan Michels, a sophmore, 5 feet 3 inches with blond hair and blue eyes, is active in band orchestra mixed chorus and sextet. She collects foreign dolls and lists Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney as favorite screen stars with gum chewing as a pet peeve.
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Breitenbach Twins
Bob
Bill
Joan Michels
Joan
Judy Garland
Mickey Rooney
Legion Assembly Set for February 14 at College
Robert Shaw of Sigourney, Commander of the Iowa American Legion, will speak at a college assembly on Friday afternoon February 14 and later that evening address the Washington County Legion Post. He notes he is waiving his rule against afternoon appearances due to the audience from Armistice Day.
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Robert Shaw
Sigourney
Iowa
Washington County Legion Post
Activity Ticket Offers Cheaper Pass for Semester
A school booklet notes the first semester cost is 75 cents and attending all plays games and activities would total 4.50. It suggests buying an activity ticket for 2.25 this last semester as the cheaper option.
Applesauce and romance gossip from WHS
Local high school notes share dating hints among students. WHS couple Joe Pease and Audrey Hotle begin dating, Evelyn Meek and Frank Numan reportedly reconcile, Roger Lance seen less with Arlene Churchill, Don Morrison warned after a date with Shirley Peterson. Hi Y pin awarded to Eleanor Tucker. Gillispie rumored about Jean Applegate, and Johnny Rothlisberger noted.
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Joe Pease
Audrey Hotle
Evelyn Meek
Frank Numan
Roger Lance
West Chester
Arlene Churchill
Lance
Eleanor Tucker
Johnny Rothlisberger
Class Room Notes School Week Summary
Various classes describe topics from geometry and solid geometry to trigonometry and conditional equations. Art, speech, Bible, American history, English and physiology studies are noted with reading lists, projects, and daily activities.
School Men Attend Midyear Meeting
W. A. Erbe, Lester B. Krabill, Kk. A. Ralston attended the annual midyear meeting of the Educational County Councils in Des Moines on Saturday February 1. The session, called by the Executive Committee of the Iowa State Teachers Association, was at Hotel Fort Des Moines and focused on educational problems.
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W. A. Erbe
Lester B. Krabill
Kk. A. Ralston
Educational County Councils
Des Moines
Iowa State Teachers Association
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Weeklong Music Schedule Includes Mixed Quartets and Sextets
Weekly calendar lists ensembles at 8 00 and 4 00 each day from Monday to Friday with groups such as Mixed Quartet Sextet Junior College Trio and Band Concert at Ft Madison noting multiple repetitions of quartet and sextet lineups across days and times.
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Rotary Assembly
Ft. Madison
Globe Trotters
Stewart Students Build Murals From Norway to Greece
Fourth graders at Stewart School study Norway with Norwegian songs carved dolls and a Viking ship mural. Fifth graders focus on the South with a student program chaired by Mercedes Carter and Richard Roth and a mural. Sixth graders create soap carvings of Greek statues.
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Stewart School
Norway
Mercedes Carter
Richard Roth
Greece
W H S Hobby Lobby Students Share Global Pen Pal Hobby
The article highlights Jane Baldrige a sophomore involved with a wide pen pal network across Scotland Wales Holland New Zealand Java Denmark Australia India and her cousin in Denmark. It notes censored letters praise talented Scottish musician and a Dutch Java and Indian correspondents and Don Davis a classmate who pursues electricity hobby.
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Jane Baldrige
Jane
Scotland
Wales
Holland
New Zealand
Java
Denmark
Australia
India
America
Hollang
England
Janes
High School Chorus Sings at United Presbyterian Church
The High School Mixed Chorus directed by Mr. Boyd White performed Sunday night at the United Presbyterian church. The piece listed was A Legend by P Tschaikowsky. A male quartet consisting of Willis Booth Merle Booth Douglas Dowell and John Rothlisberger will perform at the P E O Banquet on Friday night in February.
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Boyd White
United Presbyterian Church
P. Tschaikowsky
Willis Booth
Merle Booth
Douglas Dowell
John Rothlisberger
Mrs Lavina Jordan Died at Junction Burial in Brighton
Mrs Lavina Jordan aged 74 of the Brighton community died Saturday morning at her niece’s home near Columbus Junction where she had stayed several days. Funeral services were held Monday at the Christian church in Brighton with burial there. Her sister Mrs Ada Randall of Pioneer Ohio arrived to attend.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Lavina Jordan
Brighton
Lee Cassabaum
Here
Christian Church
Colton Speaks to High School on World Affairs
Dr. Ethan Colton addressed Colton High and Junior College students about German and European prison camps. He described mass prisoner totals, living conditions, rations, and the limited luxuries available, noting YMCAs aid with exercise equipment and activities. He answered student questions at the end.
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Ethan Colton
Europe
Germany
Colton
Students Try-outs for School Plays and Club Meeting
Miss Ruth Flood's speech class holds try-outs for parts in upcoming school plays. The forensic club met Thursday evening with president Margaret Ragan opening a program of readings by Esther Stewart Virginia McLaughlin and Georganne Rudiger. A survivor mentions a nephew Arthur Bayne of Newport Iowa. J C Richie Columbus Junction arranged the event.
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Ruth Flood
Margaret Ragan
Esther Stewart
Virginia McLaughlin
Georganne Rudiger
Arthur Bayne
Newport
Iowa
J. C. Richie
Columbus Junction
Forensic Club Program Readings Highlighted By Members
The Forensic club met last Thursday with President Margaret Ragan presiding. Esther Stewart presented two original readings and Virginia McLaughlin offered one. A brief discussion followed with remarks and suggestions from members.
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Margaret Ragan
Esther Stewart
Virginia McLaughlin
Homemaking Girls Redecorate Room
The Homemaking Club met after school to plan a new department room to be a living menu. guest speaker interior designer Donald Benblossom shared color schemes walls floors and furniture placement. Earlier a Singer representative demonstrated davenport and chair coverings. Homemaking three students designed floor plans and hope to finish the room by spring.
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Donald Benblossom
Singer Sewing Machine
Washington Faces Fort Madison In Friday Basketball Clash
Washington high meets Fort Madison Bloodhounds Friday with Vincent as the key scorer. Fort Madison players are described as potent when hot, with Vincent excelling in football and basketball. A second, partly inactive senior squad plans a Friday night tryout to shoot hoops.
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Washington High School
Fort Madison Bloodhounds
Fort Madison
Vincent
Comrade X Brings Hedy Lamarr and Clark Gable to State Theatre
Hedy Lamarr and Clark Gable star in Comrade X a witty adventure comedy at the State Theatre through Wednesday Gable plays a foreign correspondent and Lamarr a Moscow streetcar girl in this new lighthearted pairing fans long sought.
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Clark Gable
Hedy Lamarr
Metro-Goldwyn Mayer
Comrade X
State Theatre
Hedy
Gable
Russia
Miss Lamarr
Moscow
Junior High Team Fires High Scoring Start
The Junior High basketball team is 3 wins and 3 losses after six games, posting 143 points for and 90 against. Coach Mecklenberg guides a schedule including Cotter, Letts, Wayland, Brighton, Mt Pleasant, and Wapello, with top scorer Paul Maxwell at 47 points and Bob Bostwick at 26.
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Mt. Pleasant
Brighton
Letts
Mecklenberg
Cotter
Wayland
Mt Pleasant
Wapello
Paul Maxwell
Bob Bostwick
Box
Little
Pehler
Welcome Miss Martha Trewin New Girls Physical Education Teacher
The faculty and student body greet Miss Martha Trewin as Cedar Rapids born new girls PE teacher. She is a University of Arizona graduate who also studied at Cornell and the University of Iowa and taught in Scottsdale prior to Arizona. Her hobbies include sports and swimming with a pilot’s license and interests in dancing bridge and music. She favors Schubert’s Ave Maria among classics and declined to name a favorite popular song.
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Martha Trewin
Cedar Rapids
Miss Trewin
University of Arizona At Tuscon
Arizona
Cornell
University of Iowa
Scottsdale
Emer
University of Arizona
Miss. Trewin
Gable and Lamarr Star in Soviet Tank Escape Romp
The film opens with Clark Gable wearing a beard uncovering scoops about Russian revolts and famines. Miss Lamarr joins his escapades and often tops him in a rough street car fight and a tank drive with a supporting cast including Oscar Homolka and Eva Arden. Directed by King Vidor and produced by Gottfried and Reinhardt.
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Felix Bressart
Hitler Warns U S Against Aiding Britain at Berlin Rally
Adolf Hitler told 18 000 in the Berlin Sportpalast that Germany would torpedo ships of non European powers aiding Britain, asserting Germany has no quarrel with the American people but warning against intervention. He predicted a German victory soon.
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Berlin
Hitler
Germany
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