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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1934
Page
3
The Washington Junior College emphasizes thorough, carefully chosen faculty and rigorous standards. It aligns with high school work, allowing average students to succeed with effort, while promoting active student life and personal responsibility. failures arise from poor preparation and misplaced focus.
Friday afternoon in assembly football letters were awarded to the junior college and Sieh echool men. Captain Lester Jone dack Lytle and JWdsel Brown received sweaters for two years. Other nods went to Junglinth Glider loath Crone Pranklin Hoetle Witting Kolosiek Fuhr Darker Jackson Trask Davis Goodlanders and Turner.
In a Tuesday matchup the Muscatine Indians were overwhelmed by the Cardinals led by Freshwaters and Turner. Buttercup Jones and Little Chief Wells starred for Washington as they dismantled Muscatine 45 to 15.
A collection of brief questions and answers with Richard Leet covering his name birth location West Chester Iowa high school graduation in 1338 reasons for enrolling in Washington DC and interest in basketball The piece also notes views on Big Ten champion Iowa and mentions USC dehydration of vegetables for Byrd’s Antarctic expedition and Union College president Edward Klery in the NY Times.
The piece reviews Washington area teams punishing seasons with Junior College football and high school records poor, notes possible scholastic ineligibilities this week, mentions Keota and Kalona in the Ke-Wash Conference, and flags growing eastern county talent while recalling local stars and a roller skating basketball novelty.
A scrambled student prompt mix mentions Kathryn Hensler answering questions about state and high school from Indiana. It references Roan High, a funding reason to enroll, swimming, and a predicted winner in a Bik Ten Basketball Conference. The text also notes Latin verb parts and humorous misprints from exams at Mississippi and Maine courses on cream dairy farming.
Superintendent J H Peet reviews his nationwide study of five states focusing on Iowa and Kansas junior colleges. He notes Kansas funds colleges by taxes with no tuition for residents, Iowa colleges generally charge tuition, while both favor curricula oriented to further education, with Kansas offering more terminal courses. Iowa schools provide quality instruction and student life comparable to Kansas.
Registration for the second semester at Washington Junior College is set for Friday January 19 in Room 212. Enrollment is expected to stay near the first semester level with a few students not re registering and several new students anticipated. The schedule should be similar to the first term though offerings are smaller.
Just before Christmas holidays a group of junior college males formed the oop Club. Charles Hotle was elected president with Don Hoskins as secretary treasurer and Joe Maxwell as custodian. Charter members include Orlin Witting Vaughn Smith Richard Leet and Doyle Jarrard. The club meets Fridays at 12:30 PM to discuss lessons and problems. The constitution bans women from membership as a unifying influence.
In the January 1984 issue of the Iowa Journal of History and Politics three Junior College alumni are noted for recent items in town newspapers. Bernice Derby Marjorie Robertson and Charles A Owen earned recognition for articles in the Washington Journal and the Washington Democrat Independent.
Yale alumni discuss possible coaching replacements as the Eli team eyes next year. Harry Kipke, Michigan mentor, or T A D Jones, Howard's brother, may be named coach.
Nevada university policy grants only senior students the privilege to wear sombreros and mustaches on campus. The rule signals senior status recognition and adds a cultural costume allowance.
A new open for um discussions system at Georgia Tech boosts debate interest and increases attendance at debates.
Martha Reister recounts researching the Scofield house built after the Civil War and now thought haunted. She details interviews with Miss Shields and Miss Denny, a Boston postmark letter from Colonel Scofield’s era, family moves, and her father’s lifelong book collecting from Muhl in New Orleans and later auction houses in New York.
Junior College history instructor M Gingerich attended the forty eighth annual American Historical Association gathering in Urbana Illinois December 27 to 29 1933. The event drew about 700 listeners as Charles A Beard retired president spoke on Written History an Act of Faith.
Eddie Barker of Iowa and Washington High School aims to join J C in pursuing a first college football and basketball path. Joan Crawford referenced in sports discourse as a contrasting figure.
East Jackson notes Bethel Sunday services with strong Sunday school turnout. Beloved by residents, the Grand Prairie pupils, Ruth Gideon, and Ed Heck with his bride hosted a party at the Gideon home featuring cards, dancing, music, refreshments, candy making, and popcorn. Names present include Walter Sojka Archie Horak Nellie Horak Mary Cherwinker Gretta Ramsey Wesley Ramsey Vince Dale Marie Betty.
A cordial note from Cora L Scofield invites reaction to a letter she sent. She asks the recipient what they think and confirms she enjoyed the exchange. The brief sentiment reflects personal correspondence tone typical of neighborhood communication.
Freshmen in English class complete term papers and brief oral summaries on diverse topics. Subjects range from Repeal of Prohibition and Gandhi to aviation, cathedrals, antiques, and Iowa writers with several personal interest notes, including music, wildlife, and public figures.
Latent illness and community health notes mention Nellie Juzeler returning to church after two weeks of cold as part of a local society roundup featuring Sojka and Bobby Gray.
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