Heights School Attendance and Class News Roundup
The Heights School notes six weeks of perfect attendance across grades one to five listing named students. It reports classroom activities including first graders starting numbers books, second graders reading The Poppy Seed Cakes, and Roosevelt’s oath broadcast heard by older students. The fourth grade studies Norway’s fishing industry and a basketball win over Wallace.
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the Heights
Keith Hotle
Carla Murphy
Robert Waggoner
Phillip Dusenberry
Pegsy Chilistner
Esta Custer
Patricia Stewart
Bobby Albright
Bobby Lee Boyd
Homer Cannon
Pete Hamilton
John Kelly
Tommy Murphy
Howard van Winkle
Billy Bob Grecian
Neda Faye Aston
Joanna Brock
Nadine Payne
Elmer Bruegge
Robert Kelley
Earl Harris
Howard Harris
Rose Ella Dewees
Charles McGill
Dickie Young
Shirley Albright
Marquita Boyd
Mary Lou Alexander
Phyyllig Guenther
Lillie Mae Sowash
Peggy Wasgoner
Otis Kelley
Calvin Little
Carl Little
Jackie Murphy
Dale Palmer
Kenneth Palmer
Joana Brown
Jean Gault
Dorie Knott
Elaine Shaw
Marjorie Winn
Laura Jane Murphy
William Freeman
Henry Hamilton
Charles Kelly
Billy Waggoner
Geraldine Bartow
Ina Bell Gault
Martha Lambert
Mary van Dyke
Robert Bontreger
Dick Dewis
Delbert Earl
Junior Hen
Margery Clark
Miss Rice
Centennial School
Darline Youne
Esther Lenninger
Tech Dental
Esther
Darline
Mise Stewart
Erades
Roosevelt
Erade
Norway
Miss Forgey
Heights
Wallace Boys
Hi Life staff presents assembly program and Hi Life
Hi Life announces an assembly skit and campaign for subscriptions. The yearbook will be funded entirely by students with activity tickets covering the book for those students. outsiders pay 1.25. Subscriptions are to be arranged by calling the high school or paying at school before week end. Staff list includes Betty Hamil as Editor in Chief and Sammy Wittmer as Business Manager with several editors and contributors.
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Hi-Life
Betty Hamil
Sammy Wittmer
Donald Marek
Ie 5
Tenis
John Killian
Lois Sartor
Iam
Ruth DuPuis
Katherine Vacha
Robert Eckelsee Soso
Marguerite Hardy
Dale Carstensen
Doris Klepfer
Merle Simpson
Bill Rawn
Duane Griggs
Temcapenees
Beverly Baker
Gingerich
Postpone Play Sir David Wears a Crown
The play intended for last night was delayed. No new date has been announced and the company asks audiences to watch for further notices.
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Sir David
Ruth Negus Chosen to Represent Town in DAR Pilgrimage
Ruth Negus was selected by the BD AL and the high school faculty as the town’s representative for the Daughters of the American Revolution pilgrimage to Washington D C in April each year. Nominees must be seniors in an Iowa high school and approved by the school faculty. Criteria include dependability service leadership and patriotism with emphasis on school and community unity.
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Ruth Negus
Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington, D. C
Avdy
Iowa
Cole
Curious Riddles and rumored romances at the college
A string of gossipy questions and hints fills the page as spectators speculate on well known figures. Names like Lawrence Stalks Fisher John Marshall Watson Martha Mace and Lyle Godfrey appear amid rumors of relationships locker rumors and a bear trap incident near the Midway Cafe.
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Lawrence
John
Fisher
Rex
Spook
Marshall
Lyle Godfrey
Jack Watson
Iowa
Jean
Martha Mace
Cloud
Brunett
Midway Cafe
Don
Louie
Fred
Pat
Mary
Lawrence Whistler
Washington
Walter Winchell
Daryl
Junior College Wins at Tipton
The Washington J. C. defeated Tipton J. C. 51 to 15 in a one sided game. Coach Freshwaters praised the effort of all players and noted a strong first half 30 to 11. The team next traveled to Burlington to face a skilled opponent featuring Ralph White and Tom Suesens from Burlington High.
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Washington J. C
Tipton J. C
Freshwaters
Burlington
Ralph White
Tom Suesens
Burlington High
Blackhawks
Play Postponed Amid Cast Illness
The production is postponed due to illness of a cast member and the new presentation date will be announced later.
Our Teams Debate Against Oskaloosa
Debates took place last Saturday with the Oskaloosa and Washington teams meeting on Public Utilities. Washington participants included Sammy Wittmer Donald Marek Rex Hazen M Hardy and M Simp son with Doris Klepfer serving as chairman and timekeeper.
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Oskaloosa
Washington
Sammy Wittmer
Donald Marek
Rex Hazen
M. Hardy
M. Simpson
Doris Klepfer
German Club Sled Party After Hours
The German club held an informal aft noons gathering at the Country Club last Thursday. Members spent the time coasting and ice skating with the next regular meeting planned for Thursday February 11.
Lincoln kindergarten starts rhythm band and home crafts
Lincoln school kindergarten begins a rhythm band with instrument learning and rotation. Third and fourth grade lists show punctual students and class duties. A general assembly noted the presidential inauguration and flood relief efforts with room fund totals and classroom tasks.
A Trip in Winter Poem by Lloyd Miller
The verse describes a winter journey braving wind and flying snow as clouds lower. The speaker and companion rush ahead beneath a pale moon and fading stars, finishing as dusk and twilight descend and they return home, bidding good night.
Wallace Starts History Courses in Third Grade
The Wallace School third grade reorganizes into two groups the Willing Work er and Busy Bees to ease handling and motivate written state work. Pupils read Story Land Books. end unit tests in Study Arithmetics test speed and mastery. Merit lists include Martha Downing, Ellen Gray, Evan Lovelett, Wayne Pratt.
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Wallace School
Sifhteen
Martha Downing
Ellen Gray
Evan Lovelett
Wayne Pratt
Junior Batterson
Marjorie, Euwer
Roger McKune
Helen Falk
Bobby Fisher
Marie Blattner
Margaret Ralston
Joy Wright
Paul Yeartan
Miss Kammeuller
Duntee Tietjens
Gwendolyn Rames
Dickie Lee Peterson
West
Teachersprofiles and student Marjorie Strong in Washington schools
Mr. Gingerich teaches social science and American History and holds degrees from Coshen College and the State University of Iowa. He joined Washington schools in 1927 and oversees Hi-Life. Marjorie Strong, a Chicago born student from Grand Island and Lincoln, Nebraska, is active in music and plays violin while pursuing Junior College graduation and taking multiple courses.
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Gingerich
Coshen College
Govden
Indiana
State University of
Iowa
Washington
Clinton
Goshen
Hi-Life
Marjorie Strong
Hilleborough
Chicago
Grand Island
Lincoln
Nebraska
Hampton
Jaws
Marjorie
Ralston Attends Southeast Teachers Meeting in Burlington
Superintendent Ralston attended a Friday meeting of the Executive Commission of the State Teachers Association of Southeast Town in Burlington. The commission planned an April 1 and 2 program featuring an all Southeast Iowa band as the highlight.
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Ralston
Burlington
The
State Teachers Association of
Southeast Town
Lincoln Players to Present Emancipation Drama Thursday
An assembly Thursday afternoon January 28 will stage a three act drama by the Abraham Lincoln Players. Five actors headed by Millard Dowland as Mr Lincoln will portray Lincoln from youth through politics to the presidency and its tragic finale.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Millard Dowland
Junior High Groups Plan Weekly In Classroom Program
Daily 8:50 to 9:15 pupils meet in home rooms to discuss topics and run programs. Officers lead activities, with weekly themes: first aid, safety, reading aloud, library time, and singing. Seventh and eighth graders elect new officers for the second semester and report on projects and posters.
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Penrod and
Sam
Booth Tarkington
Howard Pyle
Bennett
Home Room
Home Room 101
Valian
Bureau of Dental Hygiene
Iowa City
Ashram Lewis Wins Third in Ottumwa Declamatory Contest
Ashram Lewis of the library wins third place with his oratorical reading Skeleton of the Press at Ottumwa February 15. He participates in Forensic Civic and the debate team and takes Normal Training. He leads Lincoln grade school boys club sponsored by Hi-Y and favors basketball as his sport. He collects pictures of current events as a hobby.
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Ashram Lewis
Ottumwa
Shrum
Lincoln
Hi-Y
Nvenal
Normal Train‘Ing Club
Centennial School Reports Bright First Semester Progress
The report covers attendance praise for multiple grades with lists of students not absent or tardy this six weeks and semester. It notes arithmetic shifts to multiplication, spelling records, hygiene and history study, and student notebooks. Visitors Mrs McCleery and Mrs Skipton attended second and third grades. The basketball team leads the tournament and a board meeting is planned for Wednesday evening February 3.
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Lincoln School
Lucile Franzen
Jack Pauls
Janet Martin
Jane Pauls
Earth
Icharles Crull
Etta Johnston
Kenneth Keene
John Logan
George McPurney
Tom Tanner
Mary Baldridge
Miss Craig
Dorothy Tanner
Bobby Ferguson
Howard Patton
David Wright
Centennial School
Bobby Kleese
Mary Simmering
Mary Kay Morrison
Don Siegle
Jimmy Crossett
Jean Bower
Raymond Hiller
Mary Cupp
Jerry Fisher
Mary Bruty
Helen Haitfley
Edna Watson
Sara Hiller
Phyllis Cupp
Ralph Sehillne
Rade
Erade
Richard McCleery
Frank Skipton
Marcia Masson
Mary Dankwardt
Lawrence Glaacev
Betty Custer
Girls Declamatory Contest Held Today
This afternoon a preliminary declamatory contest ran at 4 o clock with all participating girls presenting readings. The top performers in each group advance to the Girls Iowa Nine in Iowa City. The dramatic class readings will occur on a later date. This local contest aims to eliminate entrants early.
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Iowa
Towa City
Soloists Hold Local Elimination Contest
Home elimination contest for vocal solos held in the auditorium last Wednesday January 20 at 4 00 PM. Judge was Miss Helen Coffey. Winners include Lois Humble soprano Dixie Carter contralto Marion Timmins tenor and David Pearson bass.
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Helen Coffey
Lois Humble
Dixie Carter
Marion’ Timmins
David Pearson
Twenty Washington Students Selected for Iowa Clinic Chorus
Washington high school will send nine students to the Iowa High School Clinic Chorus at the University of Iowa February 11 to 13. Max Krone, Northwestern University A Capella Choir director, will conduct. The group rehearses once on February 13 before a 2 PM concert. Washington participants include Tola Dittmer, Maurice Trotman, Neta Fetters, Dixie Carter, Lucille Mangold, Marion Timmins, Stewart Bell, Bose, Richard Hotle, Merle Simpson, plus seven band members and four orchestra members. The Iowa Clinic Orchestra is directed by Dasch. the Massed band by Harold Bachman.
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Washington High School
Iowa High School Clinic
University of Iowa
Helen Coffey
Max Krone
A Capella Choir
Northwestern University
Washington
Tola Dittmer
Maurice Trotman
Neta Fetters
Dixie Carter
Lucille Mangold
Marion Timmins
Stewart Bell
Bose
Richard Hotle
Merle Simpson
Maurice Brayton
Dasch
Chicago Littl Symphony
Harold Bachman
University of Chicago
Our School
Maxine Allen
Ruth DuPuis
Margaret Snider
Richard Pirney
David Pearson
Dorothea Snyder
Lois Humble
Bertha Mae Reinhart
Mary Westphal
Kath
Look column hints at editor identity and school notes
The column recounts rumors about editor Virginia Stutsman and mentions classmates Vroncis Allbaugh and Claire Darbyshire. It notes Kimberlin excused basketball players, questions the nickname Grandfather, and urges Red Cross aid with a call to students to help. It also comments on a midyear class change and adjustment challenges.
Mississippi and Ohio Rivers Floods Prompt Relief Appeals
Reader voices concern over disastrous river flooding along the Mississippi and Ohio, urging widespread support for Red Cross relief. The message calls for a community collection to aid affected families and flood response efforts.
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Las
Mississippi
Ohio
Red Cross
Rumor of Hospitalized Student Stirs Local Concern
Respondents caution against unverified claims about a high school boy in hospital with Sleeping Sickness. Community offers sympathy for students unable to attend school due to illness and calls for factual reporting.
Village notes mix in hurt and romance gossip
Cecille Replogle breaks arm after a tree collision and will be unable to write soon. George Green finds a new love interest near the Village. Duane Griggy stays home due to floods, leaving Margaret less worried. The writer signs off with a cinema plan and farewell.
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Cecille Replogle
Soloists Contest Set For February First Evening
The home soloists contest is scheduled for Monday February 1 at 7:00 PM with about twenty nine contestants. Performers include Bertha Reinert on violin playing First Movement of Symphony in G minor and Betty Michels on Fairy Sailing and Souvenir, Ruth Turner on Chanson Triste, Margaret Snider on Adagio from Clarinet Concerto, and many others across viola cello oboe and piano. The program features works by Rubenstein, Burleigh, Chopin, Handel, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Weber, Clark, Llewellyn, and Beethoven among the selections.
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Bertha Reinert
Lala
Betty Michels Wil
Burleigh
Drolla
Carole Grey
Rubenstein
Ruth Turner
Wil
Tschaikowski
Kathryn Vacha
Chopin
Mother Masson
Battessini
Nute
Maxine Allen
Mendelsshwin
Ruth Dupuis
Betty Kolesick
Schubert
Tom Grey
Weber
Iona Dittmer
Margaret Snider
Mozart
Iranc
Hughes
Phillestra
Richard Birney
Clark
Everette Burham
Lilewellyn
Mac Lee
David Pearson
Smith
Clinton Stewart
Llewellyn
Gnarles Sutton
Imogene
Milo Steele
Barbarasya
Barnhouse
Ruth Wead
Wittman
Charles Simmering
Little
Geigst
Esther Masson
Sibelaus
Beethoven
Betty Michels
Lack
Shar Wenka
Dorothea Snyder
Paris
Ludwig
Vacha and Musson Highlight Local Orchestra Ensemble
Ryn Vacha will play viola and Esther Musson will perform on string bass as part of the orchestra lineup. The two musicians join other conductors and players for the upcoming concert.
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Ryn Vacha
Esther Musson
Spook column shares schoolroom gossip and dances
A playful Tipton high crowd recalls names and antics from the week. Bets, crushes, study bravado, and dances at Ottumwa surface in this light gossip column with remarks on Esther Smith Geneva Turner Perry Reinier and Milburn Krabill. The piece closes with a cheerful sign off.
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Tipton
Bud
Korer
Esther Smith
Junior
Louise
Kay Kyser
Ottumwa
Geneva Turner
Milburn Krabill
Mr. Mead
Perry Reinier
Sons and Daughters of
Hastings Court Hustings and its political role
Hastings a Court Hustings was a London court of limited jurisdiction once used for MP nominations by platform speech. The term hustings stemmed from this practice and came to denote stump speeches and organized canvassing in campaigns.
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Hastings
London
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