Journalism Class Leads Editorials At Local School
Editorial Staff lists editors and reporters for the Lincoln junior high and junior college campus. Terry Anderson leads the journalism class with Jean Applegate and Raymond Weeks coordinating coverage across sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Applegate
Raymond Weeks
Jean Mathers
Stewart
Bob Gates
Lincoln
tTerry Anderson Junior High
John Rothlisberger
tTerry Anderson
Phyliss Sisk
Vlasta Musil
Juanita Miller
Charles Lemley
Herbie Huber
Norma Hotle
Helen Ravel
Marilyn Green
Keith Gillespie
Jim Gallagher
Merle Booth
Terry Anderson Junior College
Maxine Logan
SH A TEACHER
Editorial urges students to cooperate with teachers in high school. It argues teachers are aides not enemies and that mutual respect leads to better learning, fewer disruptions, and a more enjoyable school environment for all.
Vocational Training Courses For Washington Youth
A government defense training program offers a free eight to ten week course in metal sheet work and motor mechanics for 17 to 24 year olds. Forty five students attended the first meeting at Washington High School last Thursday evening at 7 30. Classes run five evenings a week, with no graduation requirement beyond leaving school. High schools nationwide emphasize preparing students for vocations to self sustainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Washington
Viasta Viasta Habits Music Hobby At W.H.S. Hobby Lobby
Viasta Viusta a senior at W H S Hedley High School is known for music driven hobbies. She sings everywhere and plays the concertina while collecting autographs and photographs of radio stars from WLS WHO and WMT. She memorizes songs after hearing them and reads sheet music for Bohemian pieces and other tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viasta Music
Viasta
WLS
Chicago
Des Moines
WMT
Cedar Rapids
Lulu Belle
Scotty
al Clauser
Oklahoma Outlaws
Kansas City
Kansas
Bennie Henderson
St. Louis
Gene
Glenn
Waterloo
Man- Viasta
Sorenson Relates Thrills Of Foreign Newsgathering
Clarence Woodrow Sorenson, explorer and editor, spoke to Washington High School on foreign reporting. He described censorship, danger, and the need for self reliance, sharing experiences in Mexico City and the Arabian Peninsula. He advised reading multiple papers and looking beyond headlines. He received enthusiastic applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorenson
Washington High School
Clarence Woodrow Sorenson
Arabia
Iraq
India
Europe
New York Times
London Illustrated News
Royal Geographical Society of London
Columbia Broadcasting Company
Mexico City
Mexico
Amateur Photographers Shine in Iowa Display at Keokuk High
A display at Keokuk High School features prize winning images from the Iowa 1940 amateur photography contest. Winners include W. D. Camp and R. C. Camp of Burlington for a wave scene in the Mississippi River near Keokuk, Ruth Weller Nelson of Iowa City with two gold star awards, and notable works by Hedrick, John Syberga Oska loosa, Wes Panedk Cedar Rapids, Irene Greene Clinton, and Don Pieri Burlington. The exhibit, arranged by Dr. Melvin Gingerich, highlights still studies and winter scenes while noting many entries earned honors or deserved mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Keokuk
Iowa
W. .D and
R. C. Camp
Burlington
University of Iowa
Melvin Gingerich
Ruth Weller Nelson
Iowa City
John Syberga
Oskaloosa
Wes Panedk
Cedar Rapids
Kimbeck Lumber Company
Quacker Oats Company
Irene Greene Clinton
Don Pieri
Secretary Chooses Path After Political Career
The secretary indicates she may pursue vocal work if current efforts fail, signaling a potential shift from public duties to a performing career should she not find success in her present role.
Cards Open Northeast Iowa Junior College Tourney Run
The Cardin als face Wauken in the Northeast Iowa JC conference tournament with Muscatine and Maquokata as frontrunners. The Cardinals play Centerville and Albia at home before a Tuesday Ottumwa rematch, while the Demons travel to Fairfield Friday as league leaders Fairfield and Burlington stay ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinals
Wauken
Muscatine
Maquokata
Centerville
Albia
Demons
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Fairfield Trojans
Burlington
Hit Parade in Prose of Classic Song Titles
A playful tale follows a young woman and her suitor using a string of classic song titles as dialogue and actions. The dating night unfolds with references to well known tunes, from first contact to evening outings and nostalgic mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanie
Margie
Rosalie
Marie
Johnny
Jeannie
Haley
Manhattan
Northland Pupils Study North Pole in January
First graders at Stewart School explored the North Pole after a snowy January. They borrowed Eskimo themed books, cut out pictures, and built murals and a clay model of Igloos and a seal hunt. Students made personal booklets and added new names to the dental honor roll. Roger Waggoner celebrated a birthday with treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart School
North Pole
Far North
Inemak
Greenland
North Land
Bulletin Board
Helen Lou Baker
Patricia Brock
Robert Christner
Darlene Miller
Donald Ayers
Patricia Pehler
Washington High Debate Team Competes Across Iowa
The Washington High School debate team faced Oskaloosa Fairfield Ottumwa Newton and Washington in multiple meets and tournaments. The affirmative team Ruth Brower and Doris Beatty argued to increase federal power while the negative team Mary Jane Trenerry and Sikki Temple opposed. Washington won its Iowa City high school discussion contest round while a subsequent match at University High School and Iowa City High School had mixed results for the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinon High School
Oskloosa
Oskaloosa
Fairfield
Ottumwa
Newton
Washington
Ruth Brower
Doris Beatty
Mary Jane Trenerry
Sikki Temple
Washington High School
Iowa City High School
Iowa City
University High School
Fairfield High School
Oskaloosa High School
Bloomfield
Mt. Pleasant
College Party Weaves Square Dancing and Auction Fun
At Lincoln school on February 11 from 6 30 to 9 00 the Wells boys led a college party with dance music square dancing and a box auction as the main features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Boys
Lincoln School
Sentimental Evening Tunes on Berkeley Square
A poetic sequence notes musical phrases and titles as lovers share eras of songs. The narrator hints at possible real life parallels in Washington, while cherishing a sentimental, evolving mood and hopeful future.
H S Girls Start B B Tournament
Last Friday February 7 the girls began their basketball tournament open to all students. Points earned by players score keepers and time keepers qualify for G A A membership. Teams play every other team in a round robin with a 36 game total. Referees decision stands and courtesy and good sportsmanship are urged by Miss Trewin.
Meet the charming Miss Wilson Washington High School teacher
The article profiles Miss Helen Wilson a Washington High School teacher praised for her engaging personality and teaching. It covers her education at Southern College Ward Belmont and her wartime ambitions, her travel experiences in Europe, her impact on students who write from around the world, and her hobbies in gardening and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Helen Wilson
Miss Wilson
Washington
Southern College
la Grange
Georgia
Sherman
Ward Belmont
Nashville
Tennessee
Washington High School
Hawaii
Billy Cox
Miss Wison
South America
Wilson
Latin America
Homemaking Girls Serve Noon Luncheon for Faculty
The Homemaking girls hosted a three course noontime lunch for twelve faculty members including Mr. Ralston Mr. Erbe Dean Mead and several Misses. The meal featured tomato juice creamed potatoes with ham buttered peas heart salad parker house rolls and coffee served by Gayle Davis Jean Campbell Dorothy Bear and Arlene Lambert. Hostesses were Phyllis Brown LaVonne Stockman and Betty Stewart with Edith Crandall Bette Neiswanger and Arlyes Larson as managers marking the end of the foods unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ralston
Mr. Erbe
Dean Mead
Misses Flood
Mercer
Patton
Sidles
Shields
Stahl
Stivers
Powell
Trewin
Parker House
Gayle Davis
Jean Campbell
Dorothy Bear
Arlene Lambert
Phyllis Brown
LaVonne, Stockman
Betty Stewart
Edith Crandall
Bette Neiswanger
Arlyes Larson
Washington High Letter Club Draws Up Rules
The Washington High School Letter Club approved a formal constitution outlining name, aims, and eligibility. It sets officer roles, meeting times, amendment procedures, member conduct rules, practice attendance, and letter awarding criteria across football basketball and track.
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Letter Club
McCalls Highlights Henry Carris and Wife in Home Front Series
McCalls’s March issue features a four page story on Henry Carris and his wife Helen Huntington detailing his early life from local high school to college and the University study of taxi dermy. The piece previews their home life and renovations after marriage with a final page by Helen Carris discussing motherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Carris
McCall's
Hank
Helen Huntington
Vermont
Tlelen Carris
Shaw Addresses Washin on National Unity Lecture
Robert Shaw state commander of the American Legion spoke to Washinon High School and Junior College students last Friday on national unity. He urged students to think clearly and stay physically fit and said citizens owe the country loyalty in service for repayment. He praised Miss Patton as the best and most understanding teacher he had after attending many schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Shaw
American Legion
Washinon
Shaw
Junior Class Chooses Sponsors At Meeting
The Junior class held a Wednesday morning meeting to elect class sponsors. President Don Klein presided as Miss Miner Miss Patton and Miss Moore were chosen as sponsors. Reports from the student council were given and Mr W A Erbe spoke on school life. Other officers include Everette Squires vice president Willis Booth secretary and Nellie Anderson treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Klein
Miss Miner
Miss Patton
Miss Moore
W. A. Erbe
Everette Squires
Willis Booth
Nellie Anderson
Family Night Plans Set for March 7
The Sigma Lambda Sigma meeting in the auditorium during lunch hour planned a family night party for March 7 after a sack lunch and brief business session. Miss Martha Trewin, the new gym teacher, spoke on manners at home, at the table, and with boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Lambda Sigma
Martha Trewin
Ralston Asked To Lead Rural Life Conference Group
Supt. E A Ralston has been asked to lead a group discussion at the Rural Life Conference at Parsons College on March 4. Mr. Stacy of Iowa State College proposed Ralston chair the meeting. Agnes Samuelson will speak on Six Point Legislation. Dr. H Mayer of Parsons College will discuss The Church's Program for Young People. Ralston will discuss Improving Rural Schools from a school administrator's view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Ralston
Parsons College
Stacy
Iowa State College
Ralston
Agnes Samuelson
H. ©. Mayer
Church
Mr. Ralston
Gamma Ray Club Tours City Dairy
The Gamma Ray chemistry club visited Brewer's Dairy last Wednesday. The foreman led students through washing and sterilizing bottles, milk mixing and pasteurizing, cooling and bottling, and cottage cheese production. Carolyn Brewer served ice cream, prompting student enjoyment and positive feedback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Ray
Brewer’s Dairy
Carolyn Brewer
Weekly Music Schedule With Quartets and Sextets
A weekly calendar lists daily performances by various choirs and groups. Highlights include the First Male Quartet and Sextet No. 2 on Monday, Ottumwa and Mixed Quartets across Tuesday, multiple J C quartets and Madrigal on Thursday, and performances in Centerville Fairfield and Albia through the week.
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Ottumwa
J. C
Centerville
Madrigal
Fairfield
Ang
Albia J. C. Here
Students Design Civil War Mural For History Class
Three eighth graders Merren Guile Geral Barton and Max Beenblo were chosen to plan a Civil War mural in Mr De's classroom measuring about 4 by 10 feet The design will feature a southern mansion a slave scene and troops from both sides The project ties to the 8 1 Art class taught by Miss Richar An assembly on Friday February 7 included readings by Audrey Hotle and Georgeanne Rudiger A subsequent assembly on February 11 featured a boys quartet from the school with members W Booth Merle Booth Don Dowell and John Rothlisberger Downing spoke on American sense
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merren Guile
Geral Barton
Max Beenblo
Pappy
Richar
Audrey Hotle
Georgeanne Rudiger
W Booth
Merle Booth
Don Dowell
John Rothlisberger
Downing
Lincoln Fourth Grade Presents Norway Themed Program
Lincoln fourth grade staged a Norway themed program last Wednesday to culminate geography science and art studies. Students performed songs and delivered talks on Norway landmarks flora fauna and culture with performances by both boys and girls and all members participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Norway
Paul and
Chickens
Patricia Weldin
Fiords
Lucille Franzen
Nogian Farms
Margaret Plw
Saeter
Darlene Hill
Indiana Frier
Kenneth Qenn
Viki John Gupp
H. Northmen
David Chilcote
Carl Goder
Verla Brobst
Guther
Betty Pre
Phillip Dusende Reinreed
Lapland
Sir Goddard
Homemaking Class Plans Living Room Renovation
Homemaking class III plans a living room project led by Mr. Thompson of Des Moines. Students split into groups on furniture finishing window treatments and draperies with progress on varnish removal painting slipcovers and curtain shopping while facing cupboard and blackboard issues resolved by the janitor.
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Thompson
Three Plays Readied for Pupil Speech Class
High School speech students work hard to prepare three plays for presentation Mayor for a Day Took a Woman and It Took a Man The best will be staged while the others are dropped Director Miss Flood oversees rehearsals with students Carolyn Bre ee Charles M Lester H Keith Hamm Archie Eu and Max Bi in cast roles
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Gee
Ainswo
BNE
Carolyn Breee
Charles Ma
Lester Heiareer
Keith Hamm
Max Bi
Archie EU
Miss Flood
Sophomore Sextet Performs At Odd Fellows Meeting
The Sophomore sextet including El Tucker Genevieve Baker Ma Crossett Nan Hoover Jean A vision and Joan Michels sang at Friday night Odd Fellows meeting. The Junior High Sextet performed for the Legion on February fourteenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Tucker
Genevieve Baker
Ma Crossett
Nan Hoover
Jean Avison
Joan Michels
Odd Fellows Meeting
the Legion
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Northland
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Washington High
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McCall’s
Gamma Ray” Club
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