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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1934
Page
3
The article debates exemptions from semester tests in college. It notes students with high averages may seek immunity while others argue tests prepare them for future challenges. Teachers fear loss of evaluation and urge careful consideration, but many say the issue is complex and better left to professors.
A Washington High campaign seeks a lively permanent fight song to boost pep and team spirit. The note invites students to submit tune names and simple words to Miss Wilson’s room, aiming to replace or supplement the traditional Orange and Black and boost school morale.
A quirky assemblage of names and odd actions appears in a stream of playful captions and phrases. The collection mixes students, professionals, and locals in humorous, surreal vignettes without a single cohesive story or clear event.
School nurse Miss Laura Einspaler addressed the Girl Reserves group, delivering an engaging talk on health and safety topics. The session covered nutrition, hygiene, and personal wellbeing with practical tips.
Fairfield Trojans edged Washington Demons 26 24 in a tense finish on Friday. Norton top scored for Washington with solid defense from Woodford as Manary Heston and team mates led Fairfield in a hard fought district game. Lester Leeper played his last game for the Orange and Black amid season notes.
At a Tuesday assembly Coach Guy Carlton awarded 19 football letters to players from last fall. Despite Washington’s tough season the group showed spirit and consistent practice. Recipients include Lester Leeper Maurice Libe Willis Jones Roger Kiecher Woodrow Wagner Robert Turnipseed Hilton Dure Harold McFarland Antone Hotle Harry Barker Peter Jungbluth Charles Cannon Ray Palmer Merril Johnson Richard Khields Homer Darnell Roy Knowell Earl McCutcheon and Noy Grecian.
Virginia Shannon and others list song titles in a social program. The January 16 meeting at the auditorium featured devotionals by Miss Mercer and a Tri-State conference report by Julia McElhinney. The Girl Reserve Creed was presented before adjournment.
A baritone saxophone was added to the school’s instrument collection funded from the music fund. The silver plated sax with a gold burnished bell and pearl keys is expected to improve intonation and balance in the band, addressing prior district contest shortcomings against larger schools. Washington plans to acquire instruments yearly, ensuring steady growth toward a full high school band ready for future contests.
Richard Halliburton travels through South America in a romantic tour of exploration and daring. He reads about Pizarro, then imitates bold feats with a friend, discovers a deserted isle, bathes in luminous waters, and joins a convent picnic before swimming the Panama Canal and reenacting Robinson Crusoe on the original isle.
Gertrude Atherton’s The Conqueror vividly portrays Alexander Hamilton as a brilliant mind. The biography traces his Caribbean birth, key Revolutionary role, and influence on shaping a functioning democracy before his tragic death ended a career in its prime.
Interest runs high as juniors are eyed for the annual staff four seniors chosen Evelyn Watson editor in chief Antone Hotle business manager George Means advertising manager Ernest Wagner moves from business manager to forensic editor due to conflicting duties The group class pictures were taken Tuesday afternoon by Mr Guther The appeal will be smaller this year and will sell for 75 cents
Noting the life of Milburn McKay born in Packwood then educated at Fairfield and Paris College, he pursued history and economics with science minor, shifted from chemistry to pre law, and became a prominent student leader. He excelled in football baseball band glee club debate drama and held offices in Math and Science club college paper and Zeta Phi Gamma. He won the Lincoln Seeley scholarship and started music early playing piano trombone and cornet with Unknick's Boys Band.
A chaotic school page note recounts odd scenes in the council chamber and hallways. Ernest Wagner recalls a male student’s claim about safety after a Fairfield trip. Vera Stutsman and Miss Patton are mentioned in brief antics. Homer Juvenheimer and Dick offer lighthearted remarks. A student’s poem appears in a published literary volume. Jimmy Arrowsmith was arrested for disturbing the peace.
The January high school girls volleyball tournament ended with seniors, juniors, and sophomores tied for first after a round robin. Freshmen were defeated by seniors and sophomores, while juniors beat freshmen and later seniors. The event concluded as teams prepared for basketball.
The article highlights Mr. McKay’s role as a physics teacher and director of the Washington Municipal Band. It notes his influence on early U.S. orchestras, his work with the North Central Orchestra at Des Moines, and his involvement with fraternity peers and multiple universities for harmony credits. It also traces his teaching career and leadership in school music programs.
Snippets sketch quirky exchanges about stamps tagging cars and choosing someone to tag. The prose slips into playful asides about appetite cures from orange notices and a Mezzanine Garden arc. A girl’s box of candy and a speculative boast about luck on a slot machine close the vignette.
Supt Peet urged better local conduct after recent basketball games at Washington High. He noted fans booing and razzing distracted from sportsmanship but praised the last game showing students can be fair minded.
Director M A Mc Kay announces a new points based system for earning letters in band and orchestra. Students must complete twelve weeks technique work and achieve at least 90 percent on contrast chambers, with 400 points total and 50 points for technique work plus 90 points per contest piece. Special points reward new members, solos, student teaching, extra technique, external musical participation, and district contest selection. Points apply only to the school year earned.
Billy Cox was the sole Washington entrant to place in the Iowa Nine Boy's Declamatory contest held January 18. Dick Usenbark exited in preliminaries while Hayden Hughes finished second in prelims but did not reach finals. Iowa City led with placements across divisions, Davenport Burlington and Muscatine also earned honors. Fairfield and Ottumwa failed to place. Cox, a sophomore, is viewed as strong for future contests.
Mr. Taylor and a squad of debaters staged return debates in Fairfield on January 15. No decisions were made, but participants gained practice for future contests as Taylor plans to select the debate squad by February 1.
Four boys earned the required thirty two credits to finish high school work at the end of the first semester. Those completing credits are Richard Busenbark Willis Michards Roy Nowell and Trive Jones. Sam McCleery has thirty one credits and is enrolled in Junior College French.
Radio station W. H. S. aired its debut on Wednesday at 8 45 hosting the Witerbrush program. Sam McCleery introduced a gallery of stars including Virginia Lemley Vera Stutsman and Clara Witting as the Soda Fountain Girl. The Mo liflasses and January performed with Harry Barker and Spud Means in private life. Harmony singers Vanda Herron Ruth Sartor and Mary Lytle offered a farewell dedication to Capt. Leeper as Winchell Ern est Wagner shared latest gossip.
A set of architectural drawings from Iowa State College at Ames has been displayed at the high school during the past two weeks. Supervisor Foster Bickel guided the exhibit in the normal training room on the first floor.
The Burlington Greyhounds seek to extend a top mark in the Little Six as visiting Washington’s Demons loom as a danger. Ray Kupka returns to bolster a squad that has shown form, while Red Norton and Cecil Woodford anchor defense and scoring. The Demons must capitalize on faster pace and steady shooting to upset the favored Burlington quintet.
A small audience viewed a Washington art exhibit featuring some of the finest drawings shown to date. The display, noted for careful hand work, was removed Monday evening due to insufficient publicity.
Ad shows a small compact MARVELOUS lone model available at Peoll Furniture Company for 24 dollars. Graduation or birthday gift idea highlights this modern radio as a suitable present.
Promotion for a new Zaep hir weight model hat with side perforations from Klein Clothing Company. Available in pearl or light brown priced at 2.95 dollars. Promises lasting popularity.
A compact description highlights a modern shoe design featuring grey luuleskin and grey leather with nickel hooks replacing eyelets. The note suggests the model stands out as a winner in a fashion or sportswear context.
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