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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1934
Page
3
The Cornellian outlines how a grind in college is viewed with mixed feelings. Grinds study intensely and pull top grades while others mock them, yet acknowledge their usefulness before tests and their clear purpose. In graduate schools grinders are honored for perseverance and achievement.
A Ple asant Hill corn hog meeting drew a large crowd at the local school. Mrs Helen Benn hosted Grace Allison of Swans Creek Illinois. Locals Ed Chalupa family and Maurice Putman visited. Ollie Looney and others attended dinners and a conference in Crawfordsville.
Burlington Junior College improved early this season as the Cardinals surprised their Blackhawk rivals in a Whale of a game. Shaffer and Swede Jungbluth fueled the effort with steady scoring, Glider returned to boost the lineup, and Turner Lytle and Wells provided veteran leadership as Burlington showed growth in fighting spirit and teamwork.
In a playful Q A Ossie Jungbluth shares opinions on life goals and preferences She enjoys basketball brunettes Hal Kemp is named as her preferred dance orchestra She questions whether girls should smoke and gives a candid view on subject matters as a lighthearted feature.
Sunday visitors gathered at the Ezra Wittmer home including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wittmer and Pauline, Alie, and Robert Witter of Woolson. Paulie stayed to be with grandmother Mrs. Jacob Schlatter as other families including the Miller and Letehts attended.
A diary style questionnaire captures student opinions on language study applied chemistry and favorite arts. The text notes social events at Mrs Willis Troyer Allen Miller and community activities including quilting and church attendance alongside obituaries and local moves.
Despite conditions the junior college appears to hold its own as all first semester students re-enroll except two. Four new students join for the second term: Paul Snyder, Margaret Applegate, Sam McCleery, and Willa Briley. Some may still enroll, offering potential additional gains.
The Spanish Club will hold biweekly pot lucks this semester with a meeting on Wednesday January 31 at Mildred Browns home. The Junior College sponsors a dance at K C Hall February 2 with the Rythm Rascals as entertainers. Lord is enrolled at the University of Iowa this semester, having attended J C previously, as did Edwin Griffith who enrolled at Cornell. Dean and Mrs Mead attended Muscatine Washington night. Mrs George Freshwaters Mrs Frank Wells and Henrietta Hull witnessed the game at Muscatine. Miss Montgomery spent the weekend in Davenport and Dorothy Ruebsam visited Junior College Monday. Mae West has been chosen to meet the girls who make up the beauty section of Louisiana Techs yearbook. Huron College in London Ontario is probably the smallest college today with a total enrollment of twenty students.
Fragmentary verse by Marjorie Smith describes a rural scene with dreams and life on a hillside. A truck passes a secluded spot by a bubbling stream and a lonely bridge.
The Junior College women describe a “perfect man” by linking a list of named male peers to ideal traits. They praise appearance and character, naming Edsall Brown Milo Glider Dan Moriarity Donald Hoskin Walt Jungbluth Tom Duncan and others as part of his ideal profile. The piece hints at a future feature in the Cardinal.
Five faculty members oversee ninety students under the CWA at the University of Kentucky while eleven campus projects receive government support. Projects focus on road repair and building painting as freshmen at Princeton discuss Phi Beta Kappa keys over Varsity blotters.
A reader asks how to handle friends teasing about love and a sexton of letters suggests the core issue is real love affecting sleep and appetite. Advice covers taking care of oneself, focusing on work, and time proving outcomes. Separate readers ask about first dates and asking a mother for permission before taking a girl out for a Coke with guidance to chaperone and send reply booklets.
Dick McCleery spoke at the first Junior College assembly of the new semester. He charmed J C students with his humorous address on The College Student and the NRA, offering practical advice for school and business success. Memorializing his line Never Remember Anything the students enjoyed an entertaining talk.
A mock wedding was solemnized last Monday evening as the basketball squad awaited the late coach. Miss Swede Junebluth wed Mr Dogtuece M. Glider with Justice tente-peace L. Jones officiating and Miss Juchkie Lytle as bridesmaid. The Hasketeers Orchestra provided vocal music while Mr Jones and Miss Lytle performed a recital beforehand.
A humorous student portrait describes a Duke as a clever sophomore athlete with wavy hair and a joking personality. It notes his wit and diplomacy, many friends, moderate ambitions, and the teachers’ belief in his seriousness despite his playful nature.
Miss Mildred Jobison returns home to Moline after a month with aunt Mrs Mabel Robison. Doyle Paul taken to Washington hospital for Xeray examination with no new infection. Mrs Iva Behuler comes back from visit with Rhoda Mearlind near Drakes Ville. Virginia Adams of Codi Mapid visits at daughter Mrs. Johninton’s home. Several locals attend funeral of Mrs. Russell Monar of Libertyville. Bonar family details noted.
Scattered briefs report Fairfield road use rising with Jacksons living there and Fleaners in Washington. Cupid hints at Milo Glider and Gracie romance. J. C. Girls club enlists members via Supreme Counsellor Gingerich. History class book shortage causes dash for door. Walter and Rachel pair sparks. Pop Warner proposes single point per first down. Northwestern intramural punting contest underway. Long Island University shifts to horseshoe pitching. Purdue offers bridge course. Dr. Herbert A. Miller joins Bryn Mawr as professor of political and social economy.
Mrs Esther France of Martinsburg and her family are listed among local mourners. Heter Ingham from Selma California attended the funeral of Mrs Beauchamp held in Fairfield. Community members attending include Max Waterhouse Willis Horton Clarence Wolcott Art Meneham and others. A Kerang Krew bridge gathering hosted by Miss Marie Mathre occurred at the Ad McCarty home with Edith Weldin and Jeanette Horton high scorers. The Harmony club met at Winnie Obison’s home for a covered dish supper with night members present.
The Washington Junior College reports honors based on grade point averages. Helen Foster leads with 3.98, Lois Meacham has 3.80, and several students tie at 3.00. Mentions of other universities and Mount Holyoke College transplant are included in the broader note.
The University of Kentucky inaugurates an adult education program served by radio through listening centers located in the Kentucky mountains to broaden access to learning.
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