Journalism Class Editorial Staff Honored in College Feature
Editor Roberta Wheelan profiles Florence Godwin Julia Harvey Mary Hesseltine Helen Patterson and Joe Pease with staff notes on Shirley Peterson Dorothea Snyder and Bill Brown Marjorie Faulkner Eu Ellen Gidley Keith Gillespie Maxine Logan Evelyn Miller Nylan Reinier Marge Walker Richard Van erus Typist Florence Godwin and Junior College Mary Atchison headline the feature on the journalism class editorial staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Wheelan
Florence Godwin
Julia Harvey
Mary Hesseltine
Helen Patterson
Joe Pease
Shirley Peterson
Dorothea Snyder
Bill Brown
Marjorie Faulkner
EU Ellen Gidley
Keith Gillespie
Maxine Logan
Evelyn Miller
Nylan Reinier
Marge Walker
Richard Vanerus
Florence Godwin Junior College
Mary Atchison
Keep to the right and keep moving in school halls
Editorial stresses hall etiquette at W. H. S. urging students to yield right of way. It cites Alice rushing across a busy hallway and John stopping mid stairs causing congestion. The piece calls for cooperation and basic manners to ease flow in crowded corridors.
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John
Alice
Miracle Book Club Energizes High School Students
The Miracle Book Club gathers high school youths to study the Bible in a common ground setting. Rev Mr and Mrs Do E Strong organized the group. On January 30 an inspiring noon meeting in the auditorium drew eighty attendees, up from forty members. Velma Booth, a WHHS graduate on leave from China mission work, spoke, leaving pupils with a sense of peace and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miracle Book Club
Do. E. Strong
Velma Booth
China
Nre
C. FE. Strong
Scrambled Names and Scandal Surfaced in Local Gossip
Dorothea Snyder dated Bob Frink Friday and Saturday then a Columbus Junction boy Sunday. Don Shepherd boasted six girls to take home Tuesday night. Shirley Peterson arrived at school with one eye swollen Wednesday morning amid rumors of relationships and rivalries among Mary Walker, Bill Young, Leonard Witthoft, Lucille Murphy, and Helen Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namen Raym
Erwlak Adaymim
Terpes Avad
Tertfee Ahteord
Derusy Nuej
Rertga Ajno
Robwh Hypilie
Aenyer Etyth
Efirek Entile
Lleelaw Thru
Rsorle Thyorod
Shupmnot Grma
Krelwa Wilat
Goldman Dorothea Snyder
Bob Frink
Columbus Junctiion
Shirley Peterson
Terry
Shirley
Mary Walker
Bill Young
Don Shepherd
Max Birka
Charley Thrapp
Clara Finke
Lucille Murphy
Leonard Witthoft
Helen Hayes
Blub
Dorothea
BILLY COX HONORED FOR ART CAREER START
William Cox a Washington High School graduate of 1936 earned a college degree in three and a half years from the University of Iowa. He excelled in art music speech and drama and plans to study at Walt Disney studios in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
William Cox
Washington High School
Billy Cox
Bill
Washington High
Hi-Life
Towan
California
Walt Disney Studios
Washington High Schol
Weekly Calendar of School Music Groups
A dated one page theater like schedule lists multiple ensembles for February weekdays. Entries include male and female quartets glee clubs reeds brass ensembles and a junior college play with times from 8:00 to 11:00 in a classroom or hall setting.
Junior High Plans Events and Activities for February
A visitors night for the Intra mural basketball League is set for February 14. Weekly games involve about 40 Junior High boys with girls from seventh grade Frances alk and Charlotte Marshall chosen as Yell Leaders. Choirs, dances, and music studies expand with new solo work and instrument picks. The Junior High Observer staff, led by George McBurney, prepares for Thursday issues while Esther Lenninger assists. A Lincoln film will be shown at Friday’s assembly and the Junior High orchestra rehearses for the February 14 Parent-Teachers Meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Alk
Charlotte Marshall
Sth
Brayton
Hilly Nebel
Naida Breitenbach
Shirley Dunlap
Eugene Das
Louise Hunt
Society
Dick Dewis
Abraham Lincoln
Leap Year Jokes and Missing Friends Highlight Campus
A playful note questions leap year advantages and laments Helen Raber’s absence while teasing Cecile and Betty Redlinger. The writer asks Dick Knupp about a red face in Sociology and closes with friendly well wishes until next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Knupp
Betty Redlinger
Girls' Tournament in ARS Completion Moves Fast
The 1940 G. A. A. basketball tournament at Lincoln school enters the second round with nine teams in double elimination. Freshmen II led by Lila Godwin beat Freshmen I 25 to 12, Sophomore II defeated Sophomore I 18 to 15, and Junior II topped Junior I 17 to 8. Senior II fell to Senior I, while a Freshman class beat Sophomore I 10 to 8 in the losers bracket. Referees Schoonover and Morris have called 40 fouls in six games as action intensifies with fans invited to remaining games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Marjorie Logan
Lila Godwin
Jessie Dunbar
Wilma Simon
Turner
Marek
Simons
Faulkner
Godfrey
Snyder
Ruth Sorrell
Garrett Sextet
Fou
Betty Redlinger
Clase
Faye Schoonover
Miss Morris
Senior home room topics cover college success themes
The two week discussion plan for senior home rooms centers on Succeeding in College with topics such as Scholarships, grade standings, age averages for entering college, outside activities during college, correct vocations, and post graduation outcomes. On Friday the class votes on their motto. Some homes discuss behavior at basketball games and more.
Mr Mead Describes California Telescope Visit
The College Chemistry Club met for its third meeting of the year in the chemistry lecture room. Dean Mead spoke about the giant 200 inch telescope for Palomar and his visit to Caltech in Pasadena, detailing the mirror polishing and telescope history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Chemistry Club
Maurice Putnam
Dean Mead
Forensic Members Gala Party At High School
Forensic club members enjoyed a January 30 gala in the high school auditorium. Dr Melvin Gingerich opened with debate technique tips before a voice guessing game crowned three candy winners. The evening featured the one act play My Poor Dear Aunt Martha by the production class with cast members listed. After Doughnuts and chocolate milk in home economics, attendees returned for cards, music, and dancing to close the night.
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Melvin Gingerich
Dick Vanerus
Betty Redlinger
Evelyn Miller
Ruth Applegate
Helen Hayes
Richard Knapp
Bob Marble
Edith Gillespie
Marjorie Faulkner
Dorothy Daniel
Dear Aunt
Martha
James Wooley- Cecil
Beverly Niffenegger
Parker—Engleside
Ernest Moothart
Engleside
Lois Huabie
Patricia Lett Reypinlle
Richard Crocket
Hi-Y
G. R
Johnny Yousling
Local group ponders ways to boost improvement efforts
A community organization discusses strategies to enhance progress and outcomes. Members suggest concrete steps and seek input from residents to refine plans and measure impact.
Boys Select Brunettes as Favorite Hair Color in Survey
A survey of thirty high school boys shows seventeen favor brunettes, six prefer blondes, one votes redhead, one albino, and five have no preference. Several reasons are given, from style to personal taste, with many citing the girl's face or color harmony as decisive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brown
Marge
Edward Nardy
Herbie Huber
Jack Mace
Dick Anderson
Donald Vorhees
Evan Fishburn
Joe Pease
James Bey
Ned Barden
T. J. Berdo
John Gardner
Richard Meeks
Charles Sutton
Dick Marshall
Lester Hamil
Dick Vanerus
Dean Cox
Terry Anderson
Keith Gillespie
Paul Benson
Raymond Whisler
Lloyd Scott
Kenton Kurtz
Dick Koupp
Robert House
Lyle Edmondson
College Notes Preview Social Dance and Schedule Shifts
Junior College notes report dance classes to run with the basketball schedule causing some exceptions. Miss Montgomery is absent due to illness and Mr. Melvin Gingerich now teaches English, American History, and oversees classes. College women sold cupcakes to fund improvements for the women’s lounge as the Cardinals made two road trips to Bloomfield and Marshalltown. Sadie Hawkins Week prompts student interest while Miss Shields teaches European History and American Government. Men's physical education now led entirely by Mr. Kimb eline.
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Miss Montgomery
Melvin Gingerich
College Cardinals
Bloomfield
Marshalltown
Kimberlin
Who's Who in the Senior Class Portrait
A vivid school portrait notes a brown haired brown eyed Junior studying economics American history civics and English for the semester. The piece mentions her interests in angel food cake Kay Kyser Scatterbrain GAA and athletics along with a pet peeve about borrowers who never repay. A Serious minded Junior is described by tall stature blue eyes light brown hair and preferences for economics plane geometry English and American history. He favors the New York Philharmonic peCan pie and pursues photography geology and reading while noting dislike for constant talk in class.
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Kay Kyser
New York Philharmonic
Variety Spice of Life Quotation Sparks Conversation
A quote notes that variety is the spice of life, reflecting on diverse experiences. The remark emphasizes embracing differences as a source of interest and energy.
Graduating Class Echoes of 1937 Alumni Notices
The 1937 alumni list highlights former students now in factories, colleges, or teaching careers. Several have married, including Dale Carstenson and Esther Masson, with others like Iola Dittmer pursuing college or music. Changes in faculty through 1937 and 1938 are noted, and the piece ends with a welcome to the new junior class as seniors prepare for graduation.
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Samuel Wittmer
Haskins
Beverly Baker
Hi Life
American Pearl
Way Out West
Maxine Allen
Colorado
Viola Cannon
California
Lawrence Whisler
Boulder
J. C. Penney Company
Mary's
Atchison
Westphal
John Killian
Marys
Mary Atchison
Mary Westphal
Don Custer
Cloud Willits
Virginia Stutsman
Donald Marek
Charles Maas
Fern Reinier
Thelma Benson
Dorothy Livesay
College of Learning
Sophies
Evelyn Nebergall
Fae Schoonover
Della Patton
George Fields
Eileen Jeffrey
Laura Einspahr
Meda Fisher
Roma Clemons
Thomaus Parsons
Gertrude Morrison
Roberta Stone
Helen Cottey
Ruth Flood
Opal Keeney
Walter Lussky
Amy Christian
Ruth Stewart
Bartow
Virg Morris
Kathryn Latta
Martha Sidles
Ruth Stew
Boyd
Grosjean Musical Revue to Open Semester
The first paid assembly of the second semester is set for February 5. Miss Floss Grosjean and her husband Harry Jensen present a Grosjean Musical Revue with a Hammond Electric Organ and two Marimba Xylophones. The program features saxophone banjo violin piano drums and more. Grosjean is billed as a leading ventriloquist and imitator with Charley McCarthy’s cousin.
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Grosjean
Floss Grosjean
Harry Jensen
Miss Grosjean
Presen
Charley McCarthy
Annual staff camera club and student council numbers
The report lists the count of participants across three campus groups: annual staff, the camera club, and the student council. It highlights membership totals and trends for each organization within the school year.
Virginia reel Derived From Sir Roger de Coverly Dance
The Virginia reel is said to be derived from the old English dance Sir Roger de Coverly, linking American folk dance to its English roots.
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Sir Roger de Coverly
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