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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1935
Page
3
Assistant editors listed for The College Cardinal founded in 1930. Names include Jean Moore Kathryn Little Cunningham Bath Marie Morrison Evelyn Homer Jackson Ike Gillespie Sam McCleery Babtoontec Cloyd Smith.
A reflective note questions backslapping among students and the pressure to display loyalty. It critiques political partisanship, defines Republicans and Democrats through social behavior, and warns against conformity and herd opinion in a university setting.
Eugene Engel stages a short no act comedy titled The Red Lamp as part of a junior college assembly. The cast includes Sid Munro Kathryn Little Bea Wilson One Holle Kenneth tand and the director warns actors to avoid mishaps while learning lines.
In a fragmentary exchange, Thomas Orson warns that minor grammatical neglects can dull ideas and mislead readers. Henry Ward Beecher scolds a writer for sloppy language, saying it fails to convey its message and loses impact.
Senator Jey Long condemns perceived censorship as Huey Long asserts control over the university press. The public dispute centers on freedom of expression on campus and threats toward editors who publish anti Long viewpoints.
The State University held a four language group session linking English Latin Greek and modern tongues at the annual conference. Noted talks covered The New Theater in France Horace and Italy and Modern Philosophy versus Greek thought with emphasis on individual study and student responsibility.
A satirical sketch describes a teacher guiding speechmakers and yearbook staff in Iowa City. It lampoons students and local figures, noting classroom antics, a rival press scion, and rumors about Iow a City elites including Edith Shields and Vera Stutsman.
The twentieth annual English conference in Iowa City on February 15 and 16 featured Prof Feorester of Munich University and Yale as guest professor. The program included lectures on epochs in literature, art in literature, teaching the superior students, and a puppets discussion ending with Marionette exhibitions by Mrs Hanley. Children and adults watched Alice in Wonderland among other pieces, with local Y W C A hosting a Washington showing.
The Publication Committee chosen last fall was announced last week. Members are Antone Hotle Ben Wilson Betty Stephens Evelyn Turner and Barbara Brooks. Antone Hotle serves as chairman. The group will oversee the Cardinal in the Hi-Life and the Annual Bulletin. A first meeting was held last Thursday and no definite assignments have been made.
Plans to send representatives to the Junior College Forensic Meet in Iowa City on March 29 and 30. Entries will include oratory and artistic readings. Orations must be original, and artistic readings require two recitals read from the printed page.
Graduates from Washington Junior College met May 1935 to elect officers. Walt Jungbluth was chosen president, Lois Meacham vice president, and Eugene Engel secretary treasurer in the student body vote.
The Cornell College Madrigal Club comprising six students will entertain the J. C. and high school joint assembly on March 8. They will present a varied twenty to thirty minute program.
A playful exchange unfolds with Miss Meacham declining a holiday, John Winga noting men counting their change, Copeland linking Good Friday to housework for Robinson Crusoe, and brisk banter about dogs, Frankfurt ers, hand holding, and a five dollar lend.
For learning they are developing a habit of individual initiative rather than focusing solely on knowledge of French.
Scouts report life at hard labor for Lacey Stahl last week. Sentences implied for at least one day at hard labor due to back breaking work by chemistry classes.
Local Holmes and Watsons pursue a great rat trap mystery as clues remain elusive. Keep watching for details from Scene Y M C A with Watchless. One act play featuring Mr Williams a match a
Mae instructs Jim Wells to ensure he writes Martha Reister’s name correctly on all books. The note implies ongoing labeling chores and attention to accuracy.
The young woman, labeled an introvert by authorities, stands out in academics raising class averages while others worry about rumored revenge by W. H. S. seniors. She serves on many committees, reads widely, and uses time like a careful budgeter, inviting both curiosity and caution.
A quirky question and answer segment features Everette Finke who aims to be a sports writer and Carl Ford who hopes to become a mechanical engineer. They discuss favorites in radio and music, travel dreams, and views on girls basketball and the college card.
A University of Washington professor grew irritated by co ed students powdering and rouging during lectures. He confronted a male student in front, and the next day the man entered, sat down, and slowly lathered with a razor before the audience.
The article notes that English is the leading language taught in Japanese schools, reflecting strong emphasis on foreign language study across the education system. It highlights curriculum focus and potential implications for international communication and cultural exchange.
The Cardinals were outplayed by Burlington last Thursday night with a 68 to 10 defeat. Washington struggled with passing and shooting as Burlington's center and forwards led fast breaks. P Jungbluth led the Cardinals in scoring despite the loss.
The Washington basketball squad left for Burlington at 5 p m on Thursday with players Dodder W Jungbluth Cope land H Hughes and H Jackson joining Mr Steele. Freshwaters crew carried Gillespie Crawford Kientz P Jungbluth and Augustine. The Burlington gym noted for its rough remodel and tilted floor hosted a large crowd amid sparse amenities. Washington led by P Jungbluth and W Jungbluth with long shots though no victory. The Jungbluth brothers’ uncle from Ft Madison attended as Red Steele showed off pens and trinkets on the bench. The team returned home at 11 pm after the game with no win.
A playful collection of whimsical song titles and lines from various personas. The piece pairs humor with romance through lines attributed to figures like a confections maker and a traveling salesman, all hinting at love in a lighthearted, rhythmic format.
Quotation appears claiming the only place success comes without effort is the dictionary. It emphasizes that real achievement requires work and persistence. The source frames the idea as a sharp, quotation style note suitable for a reader’s daily inspiration.
Campus notes report speakers at the Peace Conference in Goshen Indiana over Feb 16 weekend. Absences due to illness extend to Helen Melinski and Helen Green with measles. Faculty absences include Miss Latta and Dean Mead. Tom Duncan returns with an infected foot. Martha Reister back in classes after absence. Harold McFarland leaves college this semester due to flu and measles.
A garbled description presents WU as a mythical woman like element with volatile, magical traits. It claims omnipresence among humans, color and size variety, disguise, surface protection, extreme reactivity, and dangerous potential when mishandled. The piece reads as satire or coded metaphor rather than factual chemistry.
A playful description matches distinctive facial and body features from various individuals. The passage pairs hairlines foreheads eyes noses mouths chins hands and feet with specific clothing items like a purple tie and lavender socks along with a checked hat.
Kenney Lemoine arrived for a liquid air demonstration with blonde hair on his shoulder. John Applegate was the goat when the glass blower asked him to smell perfume he made. a cork hole let water run out and everyone laughed. Engel and Bond share hair color. Peter Jungbluth’s load was first home, Mead first in Iowa City, Tate followed. two carloads stayed for supper, riding in Miss Stahl’s and Bill Jones’ ears.
A proverb quoted suggests it is wiser to stay silent than risk making a foolish impression by speaking. The line emphasizes prudence in words over haste.
About twenty eight members of the Junior College Chemistry Club with Miss Lucy Stahl and Dean H W Weak visited the University of Iowa for a liquid air and glass blowing demonstration by Professor Bond. The event featured experiments with liquid air, gas liquefaction, and an ice crucible lighting a red heated carbon rod, demonstrating combustion support.
Washington junior college and faculty wish to express their deepest sympathy with Miss Edith Shields in her late bereavement.
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