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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1932

Page

3

Washington Cardinals Rout Burlington in Junior College Tilt

The Washington Cardinals overwhelmed Burlington junior college Blackhawks 69 to 31. Wells led with nine field baskets, Kiesey added strong defense and five free throws, and Marshall sparked the early offense as Washington built a large lead by halftime and stretched it through the final period.

Burlington Junior College Blackhawks Washington Cardinals Althe Burlington Cardinals Burlington Thomason Washington Blackhawks Marshall Burington Wells Kiesey Hay Westermark Anderson Brunsell Sheridan Fitusa Smith Thompson Morrison Wasson Harrison Olows

Cardinals poised for state tournament and close basketball season

The article notes high hopes for the Cardinals at the upcoming state tournament and a near end to basketball season. Dale Kiesey has moved to guard and shines in the position. Attendees include Miss Willem Strahan and other Muscatine instructors visiting the Muscatine game along with Coach Spies and his Ainsworth team.

Cardinals Bacon Dale Kiesey Willem Strahan Muscatine Junior College Muscatine

Cartoonist Impresses Class After Finishing Draw

A student who warned he was not an artist became a first class cartoonist after completing his work. Washington listeners heard Mary Mickey and Ruth Foster on WSUT Iowa City discussing college matters. Several town declamatory judges were named including Ruth Foster and Maur ice Meyer. A Gem Business college game against Quincy was radio broadcast but voices were unclear due to interference. Wells and Ahrens had a midnight hotel disturbance during the team trip. H W Hyde, former Ames debater, met the squad and offered guidance.

Washington Peopl WSUT Iowa City Mary Mickey Ruth Foster Wayne Grown Grant McRkuke Lester Rath Prairie Flower Vivian Zear Leona West Franklin Center Maurice Meyer Roy Finch Henry Carris Clay Gem Business College Quincy Wells Ahrens Ames

Washington official command date settled by archives

A Pennsylvania Gazette July 12 1735 letter from Cambridge recounts Washington arriving July 2 with his staff and reviewing troops on July 3 before issuing his first order as Commander in Chief. Historians say elm tree lore may be folklore while evidence supports July 3 as the formal command date.

Washington Cambridge Oontity Bhattago Ward Pennsylvania Gazette North America John Langdon Sibley

Successful Cage Season What Happened review summary

The junior college Cards recall a four game run since last pressing. They trounced Albia 45 to 24 after a slow start, beat Muscatine 68 to 30, edged Monmouth 43 to 36, and overwhelmed the Gem City team 39 to 22 in a strong finish.

Albia Freshwater Muscatine Moonmouth Old Dobbin Monmouth Gem City Quincy Ilona Business College

March 10 Date for Folk Plays

Students from the Little Theatre prepare the season second program presenting four folk plays. The highlight “On Vengarece Height” often wins top honors in University and community contests and depicts Appalachian life with poetic, vivid drama.

Little Theatre

Little Histories Interview With Ferdin and Skola

Ferdin born December 30 1912 in Kalona Iowa. He attended Washington Junior College for personal instruction and local friendships. He favors football for forming friendships and dreams of owning and piloting a 200 mile per hour airplane.

Ferdinand Skola Kalona Iowa Washington Junior College

Little Theatre Postpones Play After Cast Illness

Today's Assembly The Little Theatre managed the program but the play An Old Miser was postponed for a week due to illness in the cast. Wendall Booth, president, presided and led the business meeting. Committees appointed include Advertising with Mr. Shields.

Little Theatre Wendall Booth Shields

Junior college music groups enjoy popular support

The Boy's Quartette sang at Wellman Church on Sunday evening February 14 with Roy Finch Ernie Marshall John Owen and Harvey Coulter as members. The Girl's Trio added Josephine Hull with Wilma Walker and Dorothy Masson as others. The orchestra practices new music and a mixed chorus may form later. A public hearing will occur during the junior college plays hour.

Wellman Roy Finch Ernie Marshall John Owen Harvey Coulter Josephine Hull Wilma Walker Dorothy Masson Miss Coffey

Straw Vote Sheds Light on Presidential Favorite

At the Student Association meeting last Wednesday a straw poll showed Herbert Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt tied for the presidency. Smith W Brookhart was elected Senator, Gina Bianchi read Where Did You Get That Hat, and Dean Mead screened sulphur films later enjoyed by junior college students and the high school chemistry class.

United States U. S Herbert Hoover Franklin Roosevelt Smith W. Brookhart Gina Bianchi Dean Mead

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