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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1937

Page

5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hastings London

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P. L. Etter Iowa Ave HIGH D AL R Lloyd Miller Wallace JR. High Library Virginia Stutsman Virginia Vroncis Allbaugh Claire Darbyshire Claire George Green Villace George Duane Griggy Florida Nyway Margaret Thin Man
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