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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1938

Page

6

Spring Fever at Brookfield College farce planned

Glenn Hughes comedy Spring Fever will be staged February 17 by the Forensic Society under Miss Opal Keeney. The three act farce centers on commencement week at a small eastern college with a large cast including Howard Brani Richard Birney and Virginia Stutman among many others. Donald Marek will stage manage and Evelyn Nebergal promotes.

Glenn Hughes Forensic Society Opal Keeney Howard Pbrani Brookfield College Richard Birney Ed Burns John Killian Vic Lewis Dale Voorhees Stewart Bell Pixon David Weargon Donald Marek Helen Louise Hobbs Evelyn Nebergal

Student Tickets Offered For Sale This Semester

The new semester introduces activity tickets available for two dollars in one payment or via installment. Installments start with a quarter for four weeks and ten cents weekly thereafter until two dollars and twenty five cents is paid. The one dollar plan proves more popular. Students buying both last semester and this semester tickets receive a Hi Life free. The annual staff has handled advertising costs for Washington merchants. The semester’s activity ticket outline shows five or six musical programs, three or four plays, and several assemblies including a Shakespeare production likely in April. Report cards for six weeks, semester, and exam grades were distributed last Wednesday.

Seemester Washington Iserf

Good Attendance List At Wallace School

Mrs Ruth Lemley principal Wallace school announces pupils with no absences or tardies for the last six weeks A star after a name marks perfect attendance for the semester

Ruth Lemley Wallace School

Horse Play in Vienna at Spanish Riding Academy

Vienna hosts a weekly equestrian showcase at the Spanish Riding Academy every Sunday. The event has a long tradition spanning two centuries and runs for eight months each year.

Vienna Europe Spanish Riding Academy

Heights Children Study Home Life at Heights School

Kindergarten pupils study family roles with charts and pictures while discussing parental duties and children’s obligations. Perfect attendance recognized across grades with star annotations. list includes Keith Dawson, James Davidson, Charlotte Little, Betty Jo Prebyl, Jimmie Breitenbach, and others through fifth grade names.

Heights Keith Dawson James Davidson Mary Jane Neill Gertrude Payne Shirley Ann Stewart Charlotte Little Betty Joan Prebyl Patricia Stewart Jimmie Breitenbach Paul Goodwin John Kelly Teddy Woods Bobby Munn Richard Roth Neda Faye Aston Joanna Brock Betty Lou Gallagher Dean Garrett Dickie Young Marquita Boyd Ardella Goodwin Norma Mae Payne Lillie Mae Sowash Pegey Wageroner Wayne Hoehle Calvin Little Carl Little Kenneth Palmer Otis Kelle Jean Gault Laurine Kiesey Elaine Shaw Doris Knott Marjorie Winn Billy + Gallagher Joe Goodlander Charles Kelly Billy Waggoner Geraldine Bartow Naida Breitenbach Ina Bell Gault Marilyn Stewart

Sideline banter and locker-room talk from practice

A fragment shows players commenting on blocking and speed during football drills. Quotes include Ellis Finke and Charles Snyder debating tactics while Boomy Jungblush and Don Bealer praise or critique efforts as others like Pud McCutchen and Rob Lewis vow to improve.

Ellis Finke Charles Snyder Gosh Charley Myron White Gang Dale Voorhees Dale Adrain

Whispers From a Dormitory Hall of J C

Fragments recount student life at J C with notes on German songs, exams, tests, and campus humor. Mentions Latta washing dishes in the library, Naomi Wilson's worry over exams, and a freshman dance. Ends with farewell lines and campus chatter.

Miss Latta Naomi Wilson

Lincoln reports perfect attendance for third six weeks

The Lincoln school lists students with perfect attendance for the third six weeks across kindergarten to fifth grade. Names include Bobby Libe and Ronald Baker in Kindergarten and Robert Fish in Fifth grade, among others, with a partial note of first semester honorees.

Jack Tanner Dick Wright Jo Ann Wilson Jane Tanner Carol Martin Margaret Ann Plumly Billy Askea Ruth Jane Askea Minetta Wilson Robert Dodder Richard Dodder John Lihoud Jack Martin Richard Paul Robert Thompson Joan Boileau Shirley Fry Harold Lee Gilmore Mary Ellen Asken Beverly Brown Janet Martin Charles Franzen Louis Spenser Wileen Franzen Joan Ross Shirley Dowell Joan Fields Emma Messenger Marjorie Wright Robert Nodder Juanita Murphy Margaret Smith Carolyn Rond Lincoln Bobby Libe Ann Wilson Ronald Baker Kenneth Finn Richard George Indiana Farrier Lucille Franzen Carla Guther Gordon McBurney Patricia Longwell Lloyd James Pease Marguerite Bartz Joan Rolleau Wanda Brock Hilda Farrier Eva Stevens Eleanor Noad Marvin Morrison Mary Elien Askea Robert Fish Eileen Franzen Jean Mangold Maranda Martin

Local high school gossip and shy romances in town

A brisk column reveals campus romance chatter about teachers, students, and dates. It catalogs couples, likely crushes, and social circles amid a winter scene with a touching squirrel death and a Cardinal sighting at the window box.

Legion Leader Dolliver speaks to Washington students

Notes James I. Dolliver, Iowa state commander of the American Legion, spoke last Friday afternoon before the high school and junior college assembly in Washington. The next regular School Board meeting is set for February 2. The Bulletin front cover features Marion Timmins in a striking pose from the Musical Festival last spring.

James I. Dolliver Iowa American Legion Washington Marion Timmins Bulletin of the State University of Iowa Mr. Timmins Bulletin

Peasant style headscarves draw mixed views among students

A roundup of opinions from Bernard Swift to William Marie on whether girls should wear scarves, hats, or go bare headed. Some praise warmth and style, others call scarves silly or peasant-like, with suggestions of alternatives like hats or ear muffs.

Bernard Swift Carolyn Carbee Robert Masson Wendell Baker Frances Robert Anderson Esther Masson Richard Hotle Helen June Knotek John Knott Mary Humston Mary Atchison William Marie Jean

Demons Improve with New Defense and Height Depth

The Demons show progress on defense switching to a semi sane scheme and rely on three players six feet or taller. Bob Lewis shines in rebounds and offense while Jack Trotman limits Daniels to five points. Myron White’s return boosts recent form as the Lite Demons second team wins seven straight.

Demons Jack Trotman Daniels

School Band and Orchestra Schedule Details

Infor shows two private instrument classes with Miss Ruth Stewart after school. Fifty four students study band privately. Band meets at the YMCA on Monday Wednesday Friday at 6 o clock. orchestra meets at the Junior high on Tuesday Thursday from 3 30 to 4 15. Classes avoid conflicting with regular lessons.

Ruth Stewart

Grade Schools Get Help in Geography

F FE Fuller of Cedar Falls spent last week in the elementary schools. He was sent by the Extension Department of the State Teachers College Cedar Falls at no cost to local public schools. He is working with the teachers.

F. FE. Fuller Cedar Falls

Weekly Farm Auction Schedule From Washington Area

Negus Livestock auction in Washington operates every Tuesday with nearby Mil waukee yards. Midway Sale serves Columbus Junction each Wednesday. Community Sale at City Feed Yard on Feb 1 closes out sales. Glenn McCall leads at 1 mile north of West Chester. Feb 2 closing out sale 7 miles NE of Washington on Riverside gravel road. Walter Reed conducts closing out sale. Feb 3 Thursday. Joe McGraw at 414 miles west. Feb 7 closing out sale 12 miles NE of Washington and 6 miles south of Riverside on Havel Homestead. Mrs. Fred Havel hosts Feb 10 horse sale Negus Brothers and Feb 10 closing out sale miles south of Washington Maurice Willson. Feb 10 closing out sale a half mile north of public school at Ainsworth A W Motley. Feb 21 McCormick Dearine store farm show State Theatr. Feb 23 Farmers Implement Stores John Deere Day in Washington.

Negus Livestock Washington Milwaukee Yards Columbus Junction Glenn McCall West Chester N. E Washington Riverside Walter Reed Riverside Havel Fred

Private Lessons Started for Band Pupils at Jim eyior High

Instrumental music classes began for the second semester taught by Mr. Maurice Brayton at Jim eyior High. Brayton conducts the private lessons for band pupils, focusing on individual skill development.

Maurice Brayton Jime Yior High Brayton

Literary Corner Snow Blankets Spruces and Earth

All night the snow fell covering the little dark spruces with patches of cold white. It also blanketed the black hard earth, turning the landscape white and hushed.

Heaven Earth

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