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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1933
Page
3
The Cardinal appears in the Evening Journal published by Washington Junior College on every second Wednesday of the school year.
A fragmented newspaper staff listing shows William Shannon as editor in chief and Duane Peters on the Australian desk, with Edsall Brown and Richard McCutchen in sports, Helen Schoonsayer and Daryl Crawford on activities, and Mary Mickey with Jean Smith on literary duties.
The Little Theatre of junior college presents Chinese mystery drama “Green Dragon Emerald” on April 4 and 5 with sliding panels disappearances and returns. Mrs Williams has not announced the cast but several newcomers may receive leads as Stanley Simpson oversees scenery and Mary Pauls directs costumes with freshmen helpers. Rehearsals will be held to mount an attractive production.
The State Basketball Tournament is set for March 10 and 11 at the University of Iowa Field House. Eight colleges compete after four regional tournaments with preliminary rounds including Albia Fort Dodge Estherville Burlington Washington Waldorf Ellsworth Osceola and others advancing to Saturday finals.
Burlington and Washington earned spots in the State tournament at Iowa City after decisive divisional games. Burlington defeated Lenox 52 51 in a tight finish while Washington routed Muscatine JC 65 15, with Wells brothers leading the visitors in scoring.
In an interview Wayne Brown recalls key moments from his football career. He cites Armistice Day 1929 at Fairfield when W J C beat Fairfield 7 6 before thousands. He also highlights the final game against Creston last fall, where multiple goal line plays ended in fumbles and a Creston recovery.
Debate squad from College University attended a multi team event in Iowa City on March 2 and 3. Teams from South Dakota Texas Oklahoma Kansas Northwestern Georgia Washington Iowa State Teachers College Iowa State College and University of Iowa competed twelve debates with Iowa emerging as winner. A Minnesota vs Iowa decision favored Iowa in a nine o'clock national banks topic. Washington Junior College conducted a practice debate in Muscatine on March 7.
A reader reflects on a final football game with a safety and a lifelong hobby of landscaping. The letter shares favorite actors, a longing for plantings, and thoughts on education and changing work topics.
Community notices a WSUI radio broadcast on March 14 from 9 10 p m featuring the Junior College Male Quartette Women s Trio tenor soprano and piano soloists under Miss Helen Coffey with a varied program including Handel Bohm Mozart Dvorak and more an annual event anticipated by many audience members.
A non partisan column notes bank closings surged nationwide after Democrats gained control last Saturday, sparking political reaction and speculation about policy shifts.
The piece humorously references college life with names like Dick Edgington and Pete McCutcheon, recounting a cavalry ride to visit a girl and rumors about basketball squad selections. It includes light gossip about dating and training questions among students in Washington.
High school seniors attended a junior college assembly last Wednesday where State Representative John H. Speidel explained the General Assembly and the House. Iowa Wesleyan College President James F. Coons addressed the crowd on managing student life and the need to feed the mind along with education.
A briefing of campus and town events notes the municipal band brass quartet with J C students M Mayo M Stewart and J Owen performing at a George Washington program two weeks ago. Debates include Iowa City and Muscatine engagements with Wells Owen Masson Thompson and Miss Montgomery. Dean Mead reports a good week. jigsaw contest win at Rotary and Molay bridge prize cited. The pingpong final approaches as Walter Welle faces Jack Lytle. Cast for the Little Theatre mystery play is chosen as practice begins. The Green Dragon Funeral will be staged in early April. Tournament action centers on the late junior college section at Iowa City. Washington hopes to retain the traveling trophy if victorious Friday. No classes Friday or Saturday to enable attendance at the tournament.
A student photographer captures Freshwaters hanging tiny clothes on a line with George appearing embarrassed. The moment hints at a secret coming to light and hints at social humor.
Leon Cortissoz spoke at the Spanish club meeting on Thursday March 2 about banana growing and exporting in Central America and sugar cane cultivation. The talk was given in Spanish and prompted questions about life in Central and South America. The next club meeting will be a social on March 15.
Vernette Johnson acted as hostess to the C I club on Thursday evening February 28. Jig Saw puzzles entertained guests before refreshments were served. The Cardinals dominated Muscatine 32 to 0 with full quarters shutout and Weir held scoreless.
The column notes Wayne Brown’s success with women is due to eyebrow plucking. It claims many men envy his charm and attributes it to this grooming habit.
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